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South Africa appreciates the Continous support by the emirate and also reminds the government of Alif laam imiim about the construction of the Trans african railway.

we have therefore proposed some sort of mediation between interested African nations in this project once more. Albeit with no other african agenda but for the construction of the railway.

Ideal other participants in the project would be:

The empire of Vineyard. (Due to the proximity of our nations and the stability of the democratic republic of the congo for the development of a railway.)

The new republics of Kenya and Uganda.

The CWAA.

South Africa will gladly hand over all the scrap and old military hardware on Acension Island to the Empire of Vineyard.

we cordially invite a Vineyardian delegate to inspect the process.

South Africa appreciates the Continous support by the emirate and also reminds the government of Alif laam imiim about the construction of the Trans african railway.

we have therefore proposed some sort of mediation between interested African nations in this project once more. Albeit with no other african agenda but for the construction of the railway.

Ideal other participants in the project would be:

The empire of Vineyard. (Due to the proximity of our nations and the stability of the democratic republic of the congo for the development of a railway.)

The new republics of Kenya and Uganda.

The CWAA.

[ooc: replied in the PAC thread... http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=502035]

"On this day, we meet as fellow brethren of the True Faith! We have come from far and wide to witness these things, as Allah has blessed us all! The Emirate has grown stronger since the fall of Sistan, and its memories compels us to do the righteous actions, to guard the lands of Allah's promises from infidels, and in the past, this was the infidels of Christianity, of Judaism, of the faiths from lands who knew not Allah but other gods. And those gods could not save them.

"But our time is different! We have the infidels of a new religion - the religion of intolerance, the religion of hostility, the religion of extremism. We are now in bonds with our Christians, our Jews, our other brethren - we share the fight against these infidels who threaten to turn our religion into a massive campaign to end the world in manners as they see fit. But say unto you: assuredly, as long as Allah has will, they will not succeed, for Allah has given us Providence and our allies in faith, in nation, and in deeds carry the will of Allah to purge this world of those enemies to tolerance, to brotherhood, and to harmony. For as Allah preaches to the Prophet, 'Do Thou also incline towards Peace, For Allah has heard and has known of these things.'

"Let us now consider of our dear brethren in Arabicia, those who embrace our arrival, and those who remonstrate against it. We have come at a critical moment, when the government of the old - a tolerant, a fraternal, a harmonious state - falls to those forces that first seek to propel into anarchy and then extend this to other states. How do we judge these, the meekly guided kin who stray to these ideologies? We embrace them and welcome them into our house, invite them to stay, and bid them a warm welcome from the thrashing cries of extremism. Those who refuse to stay outside shall remain outside and suffer the throes of Allah, who has governed it to be unrighteous. Let Allah deal ever so slightly against His followers in true harmony and faith, but those who seek to wage war against the Holy places and of the Holy people, may they perish in the war they seek to avail, for Allah comforts them in agony and pain.

"Thus, I speak with a solemn and righteous heart. As Emir of Egypt, of Libya, of Nubia, of Bahrain, and of the Emirates, Sovereign of the Iranian Mandates, Protector of Abyssinia, and of Chad, Skeikh of Qattara, and Commander of the Alif Laam Miim Coalition, I hereby pronounce the lands of Arabicia to be the sovereign responsibility and and the righteous lands of the Emirate of Alif Laam Miim. With a pious and charitable hand, I extend the rule of the Emirate over these territories, to endow them the righteous character of Alif Laam Miim, and thus I take full responsibility to purge the infidels currently fighting our forces in Yemen. It is here that those who blaspheme the name of Allah in a banner that preaches war, those who started this war, those who continue the legacy of Sistan in the world, it is here that they shall understand the meanings of Allah's grace and wrath. Let them that seek amnesty come with a clean heart and be forgiven. Let them that seek war continue their ways and perish by the very elements that seek to endow upon us, as they will not succeed against our might, and the might of the Righteous Coalition. Our allies in the Red Sea Alliance have already acknowledged that the Arms of Allah is neither Islamic nor righteous - the world condemns them for their militancy, their pure hatred of the tolerant mind who seeks to reveal the grace of Allah through righteousness than by the force of will. As neither Allah nor I have any will of war, we seek no justice but the righteous one - and Allah has decided that they shall receive what is theirs due. Alif Laam Miim shall prevail, and our allies shall be strengthened by it. May Allah bless us all, and may Allah guard us with watchful eyes and ever-ready vigilance to strike the enemies of righteousness!"

[ooc: this brings to a close the Royal Hajj, and the majority of my claims to Arabicia, with the fighting continuing in Sanaa...]

The UCR Government is proud to announce that Project "Due Course" has made it to Tiblisi. The Construction of the Tiblisi harbor will take atleast a year most analysts say. From there it's only another year or so till the Canal is completed. Most within the UCR Government are happy with the progress.

He was like the hand of god himself, inevitable in all its aspects, unstoppable in all its forms.

He lept out of the back of the osprey, flying into the dark night.


One...

The skies over cyprus were lit up as what appeared to be a Typhoon took out a AA emplacement. However, that did not stop the barrage of missles flying into the air, and the subsequent flares being launched to counter them.

He took out his flare gun. May as well. He closed his eyes and thought of a short prayer to God, and shot his flare. An incomming missile swearved towards his flare, detonating but 50 yards from him.


Two...

He closed his eyes, and felt the air rush into his helmet and through his sweat-matted hair. Blessed be to god, for he created the very wind that graced him.


Three...

His hand found a small metallic ring on his jacket, and he yanked it. His parachute opened, and he felt yanked back as the metal pin fell towards the blessed earth. He looked up to confirm that his parachute had indeed opened, then went for his gun. He clicked on a small light attached to his helmet to inspect his gun. A short burst of gunfire, directed towards him, swiftly replied. He turned off the light and cursed himself for such idiocity.

A few seconds later, he hit the ground. hard. he fell over, and his parachute covered him. Quickly scrambling out of his parachute, he wipped out his gun just in time to squeeze two shots to fell two enemies ruching through the trees towards him. He turned around, scanning the trees. Nothing. He quickly dropped to his knees and scrambled to get his harnass off. Success!

He got back up, and clicked on his helmet radio.

::All units, converge on scetor B3! All units, converge on scetor B3!::

::Gentlemen, these AA are killing us up here! Take them out!::

He clicked it off. He knew his priorities. He slid his night-vision goggled down over his visor and crept through the trees. Distant gunfire would erupt every second or so, and an artificial lightning storm (ooc: Just Ospreys and Typhoons firing, Flares, and missles being fired...) illuminated the sky above him. A bright streak flew out of the forest a hundred yards from him and into the night sky. He crept further for a closer look. 3 enemy soldiers, one on the radio, another stacking missles, and the other firing, were manning an AA missile launcher.

He kneeled down, and removed his night-vision goggles. He took careful aim with his gun while switching it to single shots.

"God is my guiding hand..."

He squeezed the trigger, and the man on the radio crumpled wordlessly. His companions noticed, and started to scramble for their weapons.

"And I am just his deliverer."
The Guardsman stood up and switched his gun back to automatic. HE opened up on the two hapless soldiers, killing both before they could get a hold of their weapons. He ran into the clearing and towards the AA gun. Another Guardsman ran out from his 2 o'clock and pulled out a C-4 and wordlessly began to rig it to the pile of missles on the ground, while he riged the gun with his c-4. He nodded to the toher man and they both ran out of the clearing.

Boom.

-In the Abyss of Dubrovnik-

The Imperial Guards commander coughed another order through the radio as an osprey blinked off the tracker. His forces were, with the assistance of a fighter wing based out of Greece, finally attacking Cyprus, but the initial invasion was going roughly. It appeared that the enemy somehoe knew where he would try to jump his troops into, and had as a result placed the majority of his forces in the area. Reports were also comming in that some sort of militia was also in the area backed up by what appeared to be local police forces. They were, of course, easily dispatched, but this style of fighting was desperate. They were scared of the Imperial Guards- and they had every right to be!

OOC:

Wow, pretty amazing RP from Vineyard. By the way, which thread did we RP the peace talks between our two nations? I forgot where.

Revolution Pacifica (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=11984767#post11984767)

My thread intro over Htown and British Lond.
Alot is going to happen so if you have any dealing with the Philippines you might want to keep an eye open.

-In the Abyss of Dubrovnik-
OOC: Dubrovnik is an "Abyss"... a city is a deep, immeasurable space? That doesn't make sense. Please clarify.

The fleet currently stationed off of Siberia has returned to each ships respective naval bases in Russia. Activity has been buzzing at naval bases all throughout our nation, suggesting a new joint training operation with all naval vessels will occur soon.

OOC: Dubrovnik is an "Abyss"... a city is a deep, immeasurable space? That doesn't make sense. Please clarify.

I think he used "Abyss" as an adjective, like "In the cesspool known as Dubrovnik" or "The run down city of Dubrovnik" or some such analog.

OOC: Dubrovnik is an "Abyss"... a city is a deep, immeasurable space? That doesn't make sense. Please clarify.

ooc:

Interesting. Very interesting. I think I know why you made the question there, and it is not out of concern for my vocabulary or its usage. That is for sure.

Put it into context. I really don't need to describe it, but since you are so uncomfortable with the word, allow me to explain this element of the english language to you.

It is a descriptive word, merely ment to exagerate the Intel/ Nerve Center and Military base I built under Dubrovnik. It is hardly immesurable, but it does extend deep down, hence why I used 'abyss'. It's main definition is: "A very deep chasm", not an immesurable/indefinate space. It extends from the greek word 'abussos' which means, bottomless. That is but one dimension, instead of the infanate dimensions occupied by 'space'. The word was used figuratively. But, in order to avoid pointless confusion and even more futile 'corrections' on your part, I will avoid such elements of literature.

I think he used "Abyss" as an adjective, like "In the cesspool known as Dubrovnik" or "The run down city of Dubrovnik" or some such analog.
ooc:

Run down!?

http://www.dubrovnik-4seasons.com/slike/glavna.jpg

I can tell you, its hardly run down. White stone walls, white stone roads (Worn smooth from nearly a thousand years of use) and even the buildings are built of the same white stone. Its foundation and the mountains around it are made of this very stone, ant it is a massive slab of the stone that extends down well beneath the waves. I know. I've been there. And it is, in my honest opinion, the most beautiful city in the world.

Its just an indredible city. Simply awe-inspiring.

ooc:

Run down!?

http://www.dubrovnik-4seasons.com/slike/glavna.jpg

I can tell you, its hardly run down. White stone walls, white stone roads (Worn smooth from nearly a thousand years of use) and even the buildings are built of the same white stone. Its foundation and the mountains around it are made of this very stone, ant it is a massive slab of the stone that extends down well beneath the waves. I know. I've been there. And it is, in my honest opinion, the most beautiful city in the world.

Its just an indredible city. Simply awe-inspiring.

Then why did you use "Abyss" in your description? It would lead one to believe that the city is rotten, dead, darkness, etc. as the word "Abyss" describes. You should have used a positive word instead of a negative one.

ooc:

Interesting. Very interesting. I think I know why you made the question there, and it is not out of concern for my vocabulary or its usage. That is for sure.

Put it into context. I really don't need to describe it, but since you are so uncomfortable with the word, allow me to explain this element of the english language to you.

It is a descriptive word, merely ment to exagerate the Intel/ Nerve Center and Military base I built under Dubrovnik. It is hardly immesurable, but it does extend deep down, hence why I used 'abyss'. It's main definition is: "A very deep chasm", not an immesurable/indefinate space. It extends from the greek word 'abussos' which means, bottomless. That is but one dimension, instead of the infanate dimensions occupied by 'space'. The word was used figuratively. But, in order to avoid pointless confusion and even more futile 'corrections' on your part, I will avoid such elements of literature.
OOC: In the future, please keep lengthy OOC discussions in the main thread where they belong, not the IC thread in which only quick OOC clarifications are allowed for convenience.

As for your lengthy explanation, it should be obvious that you should clarify your lexicon to the community when it's that specialized. It's more challenging than it needs to be to understand your posts, particularly when an obfuscatory usage of a word describes the always important setting part of a post such as in this case. We could'nt care less about imperfect writting here on Earth V; humans are bound to make errors, but just make sure your words, particularly in important shorter descriptions like this one, are clear.

As Sharina helpfully pointed out:
Then why did you use "Abyss" in your description? It would lead one to believe that the city is rotten, dead, darkness, etc. as the word "Abyss" describes. You should have used a positive word instead of a negative one.

In addition, please keep comments objective. Emotionally-charged OOC posts cause more harm than good, just look at Sistan for an example.

Thanks. :)

OOC: In the future, please keep lengthy OOC discussions in the main thread where they belong, not the IC thread in which only quick OOC clarifications are allowed for convenience.

As for your lengthy explanation, it should be obvious that you should clarify your lexicon to the community when it's that specialized. It's more challenging than it needs to be to understand your posts, particularly when an obfuscatory usage of a word describes the always important setting part of a post such as in this case. We could'nt care less about imperfect writting here on Earth V; humans are bound to make errors, but just make sure your words, particularly in important shorter descriptions like this one, are clear.

As Sharina helpfully pointed out:


In addition, please keep comments objective. Emotionally-charged OOC posts cause more harm than good, just look at Sistan for an example.

Thanks. :)

[ooc: i second this :D]

IC: The Emirate has announced the following ambitious industrial programs, intended to help sustain the larger economy of the Emirate:

The expansion of the Dubai docks:
*In addition to the existing 3 drydocks, the Emirate plans to build 6 new docks.
*The Emirate also plans to subsidize the construction of 6 military drydocks, built specifically for the construction of new military vessels.
*The total number of drydocks would be 15; 9 for civilian purposes, and 6 for military purposes.

The foundation of a private heavy industry company with substantial government support:
*Proposed to support an national industry effort built around Qattara.
*Proposed to improve the investor value for private companies to found construction and manufacture plants in Qattara and increase the economic value of the project.
*Proposed to expand the industrial base in other territories of the Emirate.

The foundation of a private oil trading company with substantial government support:
*Proposed to manage the national oil economy.
*Proposed to help extract and utilize oil reserves currently left untapped around the world.
*Proposed to maximize energy utilization techniques, including alternative energy solutions.
*Proposed to manage the petroleum surveys of the Emirate.

More to come, as the Emirate sees fit...

Sharina contacts the Emirate with the following offer.

"We would be happy to contribute some aid towards your ambitious project, as we believe this would be a great beginning to build trust, camadrie, and rapport between our two peoples after signing the recent treaty.

We would be happy to send resources like metals, some engineering expertise, and foodstuffs at below discount prices to feed your workforce."

ooc: Ok, ok fine. So long as you follow suit as well.

(S)IC:

-Military Positions-
-1st battlegroup on Stand-by/Passive in Italy
-2nd battlegroup in Peru
-3ed Barrlegroup in Iraq
-4th battlegroup preparing for Gabon Invasion
-Imperial Guard in Cyprus.

ooc: Ok, ok fine. So long as you follow suit as well.

(S)IC:

-Military Positions-
-1st battlegroup on Stand-by/Passive in Italy
-2nd battlegroup in Peru
-3ed Barrlegroup in Iraq
-4th battlegroup preparing for Gabon Invasion
-Imperial Guard in Cyprus.

OOC:

Vineyard, we really need to get back to our IC conference. I forgot which thread it was in- do you remember which thread?

The UCR Goverment is proud to announce the completion of the Trans-Caucasus Canal, also known as Project "Due Course". Over the course of the next two weeks, the canal will be watched carefully for any leaks or any dips in water in either the Caspian or the Black Sea. Should all be good to go a ceremony will be held and ships will be allowed to use the Canal. We thank all of those who helped us in building this monumental project, especially the Governments of the UARCA and the Emirate of ALM.

The UCR Goverment is proud to announce the completion of the Trans-Caucasus Canal, also known as Project "Due Course". Over the course of the next two weeks, the canal will be watched carefully for any leaks or any dips in water in either the Caspian or the Black Sea. Should all be good to go a ceremony will be held and ships will be allowed to use the Canal. We thank all of those who helped us in building this monumental project, especially the Governments of the UARCA and the Emirate of ALM.

Sharina would like to congratulate the UCR government on the completion of such a massive and ambitious project. Sharina hopes that the other nations in the world shall follow the UCR's example of building such projects for the betterment of living standards worldwide.

Sharina contacts the Emirate with the following offer.

"We would be happy to contribute some aid towards your ambitious project, as we believe this would be a great beginning to build trust, camaraderie, and rapport between our two peoples after signing the recent treaty.

We would be happy to send resources like metals, some engineering expertise, and foodstuffs at below discount prices to feed your workforce."

This would be a most generous offer by Sharina, and the Emirate cannot refuse such generosity. It will certainly improve the work quality in these projects, and such ventures can only help to build trans-Atlantic relations.

[ooc: is this a good time to proclaim the new treaty?]

The UCR Goverment is proud to announce the completion of the Trans-Caucasus Canal, also known as Project "Due Course". Over the course of the next two weeks, the canal will be watched carefully for any leaks or any dips in water in either the Caspian or the Black Sea. Should all be good to go a ceremony will be held and ships will be allowed to use the Canal. We thank all of those who helped us in building this monumental project, especially the Governments of the UARCA and the Emirate of ALM.

The Emirate is only too glad to have helped in any manner, and with the completion of the new canal system, we further hope that the economic benefits of such a project will be fully realized.

The UCR Goverment is proud to announce the completion of the Trans-Caucasus Canal, also known as Project "Due Course". Over the course of the next two weeks, the canal will be watched carefully for any leaks or any dips in water in either the Caspian or the Black Sea. Should all be good to go a ceremony will be held and ships will be allowed to use the Canal. We thank all of those who helped us in building this monumental project, especially the Governments of the UARCA and the Emirate of ALM.

OCC: I hate to say this, but the Canal as the way you designed it will take much longer then 2 years to build. What you are proposing building during the 21st century is equivalent to what was proposed during the 20th century with the Panama Canal. Time frame wise it would take you about the same. The Panama Canal was built at great cost both in men and material, from 1904-1914. Ten years it took and the Panama Canal is not even 1/3rd of the length the Canal your proposing would be. Yes, I know that was over a hundred years ago, but still the task required is about the same, if not greater.

Here are just some of the challenges you would have to overcome to get this thing built.

1. The most important point I think is this, the extreme cost of the project. You talking easily hundreds of billions of dollars and the cost would only go up. I know for sure your country couldn't afford that and I highly doubt even with the help of those other two nations that would cover all the costs.
2. The second most important thing is the terrain. It is not exactly ideal for building a Canal through, very mountainous.
3. Logically it would of been better to start near the city of Banka in Azerbaijan instead of Neftcala as Banka sits right off the Kura River.
4. The Kura River (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kur_river) though the best bet is not ideal, here's why-Previously navigable up to Tbilisi in Georgia, it is now much slower and shallower, as its power has been harnessed by hydroelectricity stations. The river is moderately polluted by major industrial centers like Tbilisi and Rustavi in Georgia. So, you would have to dredge that River and that along would I know for sure take more then 2 years. Then you also have to deal with the environmental impact.
5. Ok, you've taken care of problems 1-4. Good, now here's your first major hurtle that will make the rest look easy. The Mingachevir reservoir was created about by damming the Kura River which your are using for a Canal now. Do you either A. Destroy the Dam and it's hydroelectric plant that produces power for your nation or B. Go around it by building a divergence channel. B would seem to be your best bet, but also more time consuming.
6. Yeah, you made it past the Mingachevir reservoir and on your way again down the Kura River. Don't forget about point 4. More dredging is always good for the soul.
7. Ok, you made it to where you want to connect the Kura River to the Roini River (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rioni_River). From looking at a map their seems to be two short routes, but will go with the route you've choosing. Entering the Roini River somewhere south of the city of Kutaisi. This would be the most difficult task, but not impossible. You also have to remember that the geography is this area is very mountainous. As your name states- Caucasus ie the Caucasus Mountains and all their glory. Would take years upon years to dig a deep enough Canal connecting the two rivers through all the mountains and valleys.
8. Once you complete task 7, it's on to dredging again and boom for the most part the project will be completed.
9. The last things to be done why other tasks are being started is the building of locks and flood gates. Compare to the dredging this will seem easy by comparison to the men and women who will build you the longest Canal in the world.
10. One final note, most of the Rivers in the Republics you control are also some of the most polluted. It would be required for you to clean up those rivers first, before I think anyone would agree to give you the funds necessary to build your Canal. Remember, hundreds of billions of dollars. Not exactly chump change.
11. One last thing I forget to add, depending on how deep and wide you want this Canal would also effect the length of time and cost to build the Canal. The wider and deeper, the bigger the ships able to use the Canal and the longer and more costly it will take.

Some final notes about the Geography of Georgia (http://worldfacts.us/Georgia-geography.htm) and the Panama Canal (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panama_Canal#History).

This would be a most generous offer by Sharina, and the Emirate cannot refuse such generosity. It will certainly improve the work quality in these projects, and such ventures can only help to build trans-Atlantic relations.

[ooc: is this a good time to proclaim the new treaty?]

OOC: As good a time as any, if not better.

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IC:

Sharina is grateful to witness the Emirate's acceptance of Sharina's offer. This bodes quite well for our future relations, as Sharina does seek to improve ties with the Emirate and eventually the RSA over the long term. We should focus on the improvement of life for all of our peoples.

ooc: Sharina, telegrams

(S!)IC:

"Say it."

"Noo! I will NEVER BETRAY MY..."

An Imperial Guardsman smacked the aging President with the butt of his gun. The man broke down in tears.

"Noo! Please, no!" The President screamed as a guardsman knocked on a door next to the room they were in. It was a beautiful room, with wide decorative windows to one side, a magnificent chandolier above them, and marble floors and walls. The ceiling had painted mosaics on it, and the walls were beautifully carved, with awe-inspiring detail and attention paid to its pillars. A fitting room for the President's residence indeed.

The door flung open, and 3 children along with a middle-aged woman were led in.

The President started to wail louder than before. His nose had begun to bleed from the blow, and tears tan from his eyes.

"I wont! I WONT!" The President's despair turned to rage, and he tried to get up. A Soldier shot him in the foot. He screamed, and fell to his side, still tied to his chair. A soldier stepped forward and kicked one of the children to the ground next to the president. The child started to cry.

"You want your son to die!? DO YOU!?"

"No... Please no..." The President sobed.

"Its your decision! You just have to say a few damn words! Or your sin will be killed before your eyes! Then your other kids! Then your wife! Do you want to be respinsible for all their death's!?"

"Nooo! Please..."

"Noo! Shoot me first! Dont hurt my...!" The Woman said, straining forawrd. A soldier wipped his gun around and accross her face, knocking her out cold.

"Mommy!" The President's daughter cried. The soldier restraining her cuffed his hand around her mouth as she began toc cry.

"Dont make this diffiult!!" A soldier screamed to the President.

"N...ho...ooo...ooh!" The president sobed, squirming. The Soldier sighed, and unstealthed his sword. He lifted it up above the small boy laying next to him, and...

"NO! NO! Ill do it! DONT HURT HIM!"

A soldier clicked a button on a tape and flung it to the floor next to the president.

"SAY IT!"

The President closed his eyes and tried to stop wimpering. He tried to regain his composture, but couldn't.

"SAY IT! JUST FUCKING SAY IT!"

"Th..This is President Pavlou... I.. *sob*... am ordering all units of the Greek Cyriot National Guard to cease resistance and surrender...*sob* ... I order the republic to abdicate... *sob* and I order the republic to dissolve, and toreform under the Empire of Vineyard..."

A soldier bent over to pick up the tape. He turned it off and began to walk away.

"No, no wait! Where is he going!? Free me! I... I did as I was told!"

"That you did. But as long as you live, hope lives." The soldier who was previously yelling at him said calmly. He drew his pistol, and drew a bead on the President's head.

The President looked at him. "Please... my family.. spare my family..." he wimpered.

The Soldier made a sad half-smile. "No can do, sir."

A flock of birds outside quickly took flight, as a series of gunshots were heard inside the building.

Transmission Origin: Pyongyang, North Korea

We the new government of North Korea are proud to announce our entry into the space race. We have began building both a shuttle like craft & a enlarged spacecraft similar to the American Spaceship One. We also have plans for a space hotel which would open space tourism.

Signed

Juno Gwon, President



http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=Space+hotel&fr=yie7c

http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=Spaceship+One&fr=yie7c

http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=Spaceshuttle&fr=yie7c

Transmission Origin: Pyongyang, North Korea

We have reopened our temporarily closed coal, lead, tungsten, zinc, graphite, magnesite, iron ore, copper, gold, pyrites, salt, & fluorspar mines
and will start selling it through our Foam connections.

Signed

Juno Gwon, President



Signed

Juno Gwon, President

Word has leaked through the grapevine through soldiers present during the time. Investigators soon followed and one brave journalist confirmed the stories. Forces under the command of Vineyard have murdered the first family while forcing them to surrender. When this story was leaked, rebel forces ambushed and where able to capture the bodies of the family. Unfortunately for Vineyard this had a terrible affect and increased resistance tenfold.

Meanwhile this information was then heard across the globe, and during this turbulent time it just added fuel to the fire. The Philippines was the first to question Vineyard accusing them of barbarism. The nation of Vineyard was asked, rather impolitely, to try and explain this story to the free world.

Word has leaked through the grapevine through soldiers present during the time. Investigators soon followed and one brave journalist confirmed the stories. Forces under the command of Vineyard have murdered the first family while forcing them to surrender. When this story was leaked, rebel forces ambushed and where able to capture the bodies of the family. Unfortunately for Vineyard this had a terrible affect and increased resistance tenfold.

Meanwhile this information was then heard across the globe, and during this turbulent time it just added fuel to the fire. The Philippines was the first to question Vineyard accusing them of barbarism. The nation of Vineyard was asked, rather impolitely, to try and explain this story to the free world.

ooc: Mmmm, Godmod.

Ill take it to the OOC thread.

Having received positive feedback from the Emir on his return trip to Crete, Abd Al Qadir returned to the table after a refreshing intermission and dinner. Ready to pronounce the the work of this conference done, he came to Guiliani and spoke a few words: "If all is well, we can sign this document and formalize the institution of these discussions and policies between our two states."

Guiliani looked back at Abd Al Qadir and gave a quaint reply: "Go for it."

With that done, a document was presented to them, and the document was therein reviewed for the last time by Abd Al Qadir, who rendered his signature:

On this day, the 23rd November 2006, the Sharina Technocracy - hereafter 'Sharina' - and the Emirate of Alif Laam Miiim et al.* - hereafter "the Emirate" - have met in conference and thence resolved the following:

1 - Sharina and the Emirate vow never to wage war by futile means, up to and including the following:
a) implementation of hostile policies aimed to destroy or destabilize the other,
b) expressing illegitimate claims and authority in regions that are beyond the realm of influence for the respective countries [the respective realm of each being the following: Sharina in America, and the Emirate in the Middle East/Africa],
c) implementation of hostile policies aimed to specifically destabilize the ally of the other, without just cause and beyond legitimate claims;

2 - Sharina and the Emirate vow to resolve any and all bilateral conflicts in a peaceful and diplomatic manner to prevent needless conflict between the other;

3 - Sharina and the Emirate vow to make efforts to improve relations among themselves and among those states that are considered allies of the other, to reduce the tendencies of war between each party;

4 - Sharina and the Emirate vow to review the dispute in the Americas - to be determined at an adequate moment when the conflict has re-stabilized - to see if the situation has improved and whether any diplomatic efforts can be made to resolve it further.

5 - Sharina and the Emirate shall work together on improving trade and civilian matters between the Americas and Africa/Middle East, allowing both states to pursue lucrative trade, open up the two nations to exchange students and tourism from each other, and form the basis of continued improvement of how the two peoples may view and understand each other. This should be a good beginning to build up our relationship in the coming years.

6 - Sharina and the Emirate shall aid each other in times of suffering, such as natural disasters and catastrophes, such to aid the other in recovery and further expand the mutually friendly relationship with each other.

7 - Sharina and the Emirate hereby confirm the mutual recognition of both states, their spheres of influence, and a commitment to ensure that both governments continue to honor the treaty. The treaty may be reviewed and amended every five years, as conditions may change, particularly if each party grows closer, which the hopeful intention of such declarations.

Affirmed in company of the Sharina Techocracy and the Emirate of Alif Laam Miim, in New York City:

Muhammad Ibn-Abd al-Qadir, on behalf of His Majesty the Emir Jalal ibn Abbas ibn Mahmud Abd Allah Al Misri of the Emirate of Alif Laam Miim

This treaty of friendship has been confirmed in the Emirate of Alif Laam Miim.

Hey Earth V! I was looking into becoming a more active participant. After considering how I would expand Hong Kong, I came to the conclusion that it would be veryhard to expand Hong Kong's power.

So, I looked through countries that were avaliable, and decided, that those halfbaked Afrikan countries and islands were not going to cut it.

I then switched my attention to England, Gaelic guy, he is on the red list. He has a good plot, and controls some of England and Ireland. A good deal all around. So would you be able to speed up his departure to usher in a new age of Moorington?

I was recently contacted by the ever venerable Alf, and he asked if I would be interested in being Turkey, so I may be switching my bid for power for to that benevolent state.

The Great Sixth Reich's input is appreciated, as is Sharina's.

I was recently contacted by the ever venerable Alf, and he asked if I would be interested in being Turkey, so I may be switching my bid for power for to that benevolent state.

The Great Sixth Reich's input is appreciated, as is Sharina's.

Don't forget about the nations in South America, always glad to have another (headache) in that region. :D

Though Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay are marked in my color. I would allow you to RP their take over if you so wished. As I said earlier, with the help of Brinkman new governments have been created in these nations and you could RP as these new governments. That way you would avoid all the chaos that is Turkey. However, whatever you choose. Good to have you action again. A few more players and were Gold, speaking of which. TGSR- where are you? I would love to see Germany become active again really active, sense you control most of Central Europe.

Would be interesting to say the least.

[End Rant]

TGSR- where are you? I would love to see Germany become active again really active, sense you control most of Central Europe.

Would be interesting to say the least.

[End Rant]
OOC:

Right here.

TG6R is a peaceful nation devoted to world peace and understanding. We don't do much. ;)

Now back to the RP...

[ooc: to save the tone for the least, this is the IC thread - please keep extended ooc comments in the ooc thread :D]

IC:

The Emirate Ministry of Domestic Affairs has finished compiling its report on the Asherton Genocide in Ethiopia, with extensive cooperation with the Abyssinian authorities and ALM Armed Forces:

Under orders of the Grand Imam of Mogadishu [the self-declared "Rightfully-Guided Caliph"], Ethiopian Christians were ordered to have their property forcefully removed and confiscated by the state, for use by the Islamic population. In the process, 750,000 people were displaced, and 65,000 homes were destroyed, along with 500 churchs, temples, and other non-Muslim holy structures. Addis Ababa was particularly hit hardest, with the Christian population suffering massive public acts of discrimination and inhumanity. After riots broke out in the ghettos of the city, Asherton soldiers, accompanied but not officially in line with Sistani troops, opened fire and killed about 1500 people. Those who remained were forced to bury the dead. In further acts of inhumanity, soldiers pressure the Christian community to confess that "their God is Satan" - with the males being threatened with castration, and females likewise with scalding water. In many instances, despite the unfaithful confessions, the soldiers fulfilled their threats nonetheless and when the people were deemed to be "unrighteous" in their cries, the people were beheaded. Authorities have placed the estimate of those confronted by this brutality to be around 61,000 - those who have died are numbered at 15,000. Upon hearing the riots and actions of his soldiers, the Grand Imam ordered that all Christians be submitted to concentration camps [for lack of a better word that describes it aptly], where the men would be castrated, their limbs removed, and their hair excised. Women suffered similar brutality, notably the gauging of the eyes and removal of their noses, if any soldier saw them without cover. The number of people submitted to these crimes is likely underestimated, but well placed at 430,000. Those who died from these circumstances are placed at 100,000. In addition to these actions, 250,000 Christians, animists, Buddhists, Hindi, and people of other faiths were indiscriminately killed on random searches. While these have suffered the greatest of crimes, the report also concludes that a significant Muslim minority was likewise discriminated - this group includes Sufi sects, political dissenters, and morally upright characters, who refused to accept the continuing genocide campaign. Among these people, similar offenses were reported, often in the same scale of magnitude. The number of Muslims subjected to this treatment is estimated at 24,000 - 3,700 died in the process.

In total, the Asherton Genocide affected over one million people, killed over375,000 people, and cost approximately $153bil worth damages. The cost to repair these damages are still continuing and will likely exceed this number by several factors - including the cost to rehabilitate those affected grossly by this inhumanity. It is with a calm and serene heart that the Emirate is glad to see the end of the Asherton regime, although it is still reputed that the Grand Imam of Mogadishu is still at large, hiding somewhere in Somalia.

Word has leaked through the grapevine through soldiers present during the time. Investigators soon followed and one brave journalist confirmed the stories. Forces under the command of Vineyard have murdered the first family while forcing them to surrender. When this story was leaked, rebel forces ambushed and where able to capture the bodies of the family. Unfortunately for Vineyard this had a terrible affect and increased resistance tenfold.

Meanwhile this information was then heard across the globe, and during this turbulent time it just added fuel to the fire. The Philippines was the first to question Vineyard accusing them of barbarism. The nation of Vineyard was asked, rather impolitely, to try and explain this story to the free world.


This is pure unadulterated speculation on Brinkman isles part. their is no irrefutable proof that Vineyard have done these actions and we like to see where they obtained their "source" of information from.

That is all.

-Union of South Africa-

Hey Earth V! I was looking into becoming a more active participant. After considering how I would expand Hong Kong, I came to the conclusion that it would be veryhard to expand Hong Kong's power.

So, I looked through countries that were avaliable, and decided, that those halfbaked Afrikan countries and islands were not going to cut it.

I then switched my attention to England, Gaelic guy, he is on the red list. He has a good plot, and controls some of England and Ireland. A good deal all around. So would you be able to speed up his departure to usher in a new age of Moorington?

HALF BAKED AFRICAN COUNTRIES?????

whoops sorry children Cameroon is not ready for annexation yet please give it another 20 years to cool off. lol :D

I should smite you down with the spear of Shaka Zulu for that comment moorington. :p

You are right there is no physical proof, yet. This story was leaked [as there were no SIC tags posted to it meaning it’s assumed that it can be general knowledge] and filtered down to our intelligence officers. Various sources including underground networks caught wind of the supposed incident. Reports vary from captured bodies, to photographs. We asked, as should the world, for Vineyard to explain the situation and if necessary provide proof that the family lives.

[ooc: partially in response to Vineyard's statements, and partially because I've been planning it for a long time, I'm formally establishing a space program for the Emirate. Whereas the Emirate only used civilian technology [in fact, civilian geographical survey satellites] in former instances when the Emirate did use satellites, this is my first honest attempt as the Emirate to develop a rather useful space program to insure the security of the Emirate better.]

The Emirate, in response to the growing pains of space travel among global partners, has announced an additional plan to develop a new space program, to be based in Djibouti, in the Abyssinian Protectorate. A site suitable for space launches will soon be decided by the General Staff and members of the scientific community, and a program will be thence decided. The objective of the program is not to bring competition with its neighbors, but moreorless to help keep the Emirate in line with the modern technology curve.

Projected costs and budget allotments for this project will soon be made available.


Projects:

The expansion of the Dubai docks - 3 years
Total cost estimate: $14.5bil [supported by a generous $10bil grant by the MoD]

Heavy Industry Manufacture/Industry Commission - 3 years
Total cost estimate: $16.7bil [supported by a generous $10bil grant by the MoD]

Private Oil Trading/Refining/Extracting Company Commission - 2 years
Total cost estimate: $1.35bil

Space Program Development - 10 years
Total cost estimate: $355bil [supported by a generous $100bil grant by the MoD]

You are right there is no physical proof, yet. This story was leaked [as there were no SIC tags posted to it meaning it’s assumed that it can be general knowledge] and filtered down to our intelligence officers. Various sources including underground networks caught wind of the supposed incident. Reports vary from captured bodies, to photographs. We asked, as should the world, for Vineyard to explain the situation and if necessary provide proof that the family lives.
ooc: The bodies never left our posession. Thats a huge god-mod. Nor were there pictures.

Like I said before, that is, until future notice, ignored, as you have no personnel on the island, forigners are either dead or long since evacuated, and the Guard dosen't talk to the likes of their 'inferiors" such as misguided forigners.

ooc: The bodies never left our posession. Thats a huge god-mod. Nor were there pictures.

Like I said before, that is, until future notice, ignored, as you have no personnel on the island, forigners are either dead or long since evacuated, and the Guard dosen't talk to the likes of their 'inferiors" such as misguided forigners.

[ooc: like all extended ooc comments - this really and clearly deserves to remain in the ooc thread, where it nonchalantly continues to eek back into this thread...]

Telegram to New Greensland

The Kingdom of Kopparbergs is recognizing the nation of New Greensland. We would like to establish diplomatic connections with you, and we think that an embassy exchange would be beneficial for our two nations.

We also would like to talk about some business regarding the Visby-class corvette and the Gotland-class submarine built in Sweden.

Regards
Åke Stålhandske, Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Kopparbergs

OOC: I think this is the fourth Swedish nation I'm trying to buy military stuff from (Wolfensland, Carloginias, and one more that I don't remember). All others disappeared before I got any answer. Do you think it will work this time?

OOC: I think this is the fourth Swedish nation I'm trying to buy military stuff from (Wolfensland, Carloginias, and one more that I don't remember). All others disappeared before I got any answer. Do you think it will work this time?

OCC: No, the 3rd times a charm not the fourth. And I haven't seen New Greensland be active once. Not even a fact book. So, no I don't think it will work this time.

Also, so as not to make this post all OCC.

IC:
To: The Kingdom of Kopparbergs
From: The EATO Alliance
We have been informed that your nation has shown interest in some small Diesel-Electric subs. The various members of the EATO alliance produce subs similar to that produced by Sweden and just as well. If you were to acquire subs from us we would be willing to maybe give you a discount as thanks for using us. [O.C.: Basically, my way of saying your more then likely not going to get that equipment so you might as well try us. I think the nations of EATO produce four different types of Diesel subs. Some very good ones that are even better then what you ordered.

The Republic is proud to announce the joining of two new members at this time. The Republic of Equatorial Guinea and The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. It has been a long road for these nations and with their joining the Republic they bring new hope and new life into the Republic. A hope for a better world.

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The Kingdom of Iberia as of today, have completed the final withdraw of it's troops from both South America and the nations of Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. Though the troops are home, the Kingdom will continue to work with the nations of South America and the Philippines to bring a better world to South America. The Kingdom has also signed a defensive alliance with the nation of Gabon to repay for the damage done by the Kingdom for it's unprovoked attack. Something, the Kingdom is deeply sorry for and has apologized to the nation of Gabon and the international world for. We hope the nations of the world can forgive the Kingdom for it's mistake and allow the healing to began to allow a better world to come about.

The Terms of the alliance with Gabon are as follows:
1. Should any nation or group attack the free nation of Gabon, The Kingdom of Iberia would send aid by whatever means possible and would dispatch whatever aid is available. Any and All types of aid such as money, food, weapons and personnel are cover.
2. The nation of Gabon is not required and will not come to the aid of the Kingdom in any form if it is attacked by any nation, group or alliance. The nation of Gabon will declare it's neutrality in such an event.
3. Both Gabon and the Kingdom may use each others base(s) for a stop over but, may not establish a permanent force at said base(s), unless otherwise agreed upon by both parties.
4. The Kingdom shall pay 50 million Euros a year for 5 years to the Gabonese Republic, starting the year this alliance is signed.
5. This agreement may be canceled at any time by Gabon or modified by either party if in agreement.

The Emirate of Alif Laam Miim is glad to see progress being made in the African country. WE are still aggrieved at the recent invasions, but Allah has seen a solution that works for us. May it last long.

The Republic is proud to announce the joining of two new members at this time. The Republic of Equatorial Guinea and The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. It has been a long road for these nations and with their joining the Republic they bring new hope and new life into the Republic. A hope for a better world.

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The Kingdom of Iberia as of today, have completed the final withdraw of it's troops from both South America and the nations of Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. Though the troops are home, the Kingdom will continue to work with the nations of South America and the Philippines to bring a better world to South America. The Kingdom has also signed a defensive alliance with the nation of Gabon to repay for the damage done by the Kingdom for it's unprovoked attack. Something, the Kingdom is deeply sorry for and has apologized to the nation of Gabon and the international world for. We hope the nations of the world can forgive the Kingdom for it's mistake and allow the healing to began to allow a better world to come about.

The Terms of the alliance with Gabon are as follows:

what the fracks your R.P. mate.:)

You contradict yourself buddy making long elaborate posts whilst forgetting a long elaborate R.P.

I will be more than happy to R.P some resistance. but i think Alif should not include that on the map untill you make a thread "BUB" :D

(THIS IS ALL SIC, WHICH MEANS that this is a Secter In Character RP)

-Imperial Palace-

"SPEED THINGS UP IN AMERICA, DAMN IT!"

"Aye sir!" A page ran off, rather wuickly, as Regent Windsor was in a rage/

"You there! Here is a letter stamped and ready. I want it sent to General Orel. Tell him to get his men on the ground, RUNNING. I want Gabon AND Guniea secured within..." Regent Windsor glanced at his watch. "48 hours. NO EXCEPTIONS!"

"Aye sir!" That page ran off with the letter.

Regent Windsor threw open his counsol and typed a hurried message to the king accross the Medeteranian.

-Telegram to Kopparsberg-

Allies,

The RUN coerced the nation they recently invaded into joining their 'republic'. This cries foul of our previous agreement. Although not known to the world, we have a Forign legion, a Battlegroup of a little over 50,000 fighting men. They will be in Gabon within the hour. They are composed of the forign elements of the Empire, and of holdings long since lost.

We will have the 4th and the 6th back them up if they meet RUN forces, making the force the largest mobilized by this Empire in any single operation. As allies, and bretheren in the recent conflict to free Equitorial Guniea, we expect your support.

-Regent Windsor


-In Peru-
The 2nd batallion (Having been in Peru for a dozen months or so) prepared for a major offencive, gearing up to cross into Argentina.

-In Italy-
Wistles blew all accross the line. The First Battlegroup rushed from their underground barracks and manned their positions all accross the fortified alps. Reserve Regiments from the Individual Italian provences began to arrive in random segments, depending on how far away their, and assembling on the line.

-Cyprus-
Sirend blared, and the Imperial guard, on random patrols around the subdued country, immediately ran for the local check points. Military Poliece Units rushed into the streets to keep civil order while the Guards withdrew via Osprey. Ospreys took off in random segmentsm into the sky, bound for Sardinia.

-Africa-
Infantry Regiments, wearing uniforms not seen before, and carrying an odd myriad of weapons from different nations on the globe, were mobilizing. The Green 6th battlegroup and the hardened 4th hid behind the Gabon-Congo border, prepared to strike at a moment's notice.


Diplomacy was tried but had failed. The RUN ignored prior agreements and annexed an african nation. They not only violated the International communitie's trust, but had thumbed their noses to the Empire. Now the Empire greeted an old friend once again. And that friend was Total War.



-Telegram to the RUN-

We, the collective of the Empire formed under the Lords Vineyard, have met with forign atrocities, and encountered them in every way possible except for war, committed by the RUN, and now having been forced into a corner, and in order to subdue the facade that is the RUN, we demand that your forces in Africa surrender WITHIN THE HOUR, or be annhiliated.

Despite our efforts to persuade you to cease offencive actions in the Americas and Africa, despite our attempts to dissuade you from your agressive tendicies through deterrance, The Empire of Vineyard here by declares that no more will it stand by and watch the RUN force enemy combatents into your own army and we will not stand by and watch as nations that the RUN has/is occupied/ing suddenly 'ask' to be accepted into your Republic of the 'United Nations', we do pledge our sacred honor to stand up to these crimes against the local populaces of these 'willing participants' of your nation. Despite your professed isolationism, we find only a wall of lies as you continually annex lands, continually engage in 'peace keeping' actions, and continually thumb your nose to the International Community.

Prepare to have that wall crumble around you, to the wrecking ball of the Empire.

No quarter will be given.

-Regent Windsor

SIC to Regent Windsor.

you have South Africas unilateral military support. we will announce the proper details later on.

OCC: No, the 3rd times a charm not the fourth. And I haven't seen New Greensland be active once. Not even a fact book. So, no I don't think it will work this time.

Also, so as not to make this post all OCC.

IC:
To: The Kingdom of Kopparbergs
From: The EATO Alliance
We have been informed that your nation has shown interest in some small Diesel-Electric subs. The various members of the EATO alliance produce subs similar to that produced by Sweden and just as well. If you were to acquire subs from us we would be willing to maybe give you a discount as thanks for using us. [O.C.: Basically, my way of saying your more then likely not going to get that equipment so you might as well try us. I think the nations of EATO produce four different types of Diesel subs. Some very good ones that are even better then what you ordered.

[ooc: methinks you fail to see his obvious reasons - he's Swedish IRL... in fact, given the ungracious disposition, I'm considering militarily surrendering Sweden and Finland to Kopparbergs, because they keep disappearing [of course, that's a bad idea, because then he might disappear... let's rethink that one...]...]


Otherwise IC:

The Emirate has sent warnings to the Republican Protectorate of Chad, ordering their forces to stand ready for action [basically raise the military awareness level]. All other units are ordered to maintain heightened awareness.

To: The Kingdom of Kopparbergs
From: The EATO Alliance
We have been informed that your nation has shown interest in some small Diesel-Electric subs. The various members of the EATO alliance produce subs similar to that produced by Sweden and just as well. If you were to acquire subs from us we would be willing to maybe give you a discount as thanks for using us. [O.C.: Basically, my way of saying your more then likely not going to get that equipment so you might as well try us. I think the nations of EATO produce four different types of Diesel subs. Some very good ones that are even better then what you ordered.
To: The EATO Alliance
From: The Kingdom of Kopparbergs, Ministry of Defense

The Gotland class submarine are the first submarines in the world to feature a Stirling engine air-independent propulsion (AIP) system, which extends their underwater endurance from a few days to two weeks (OOC: quoted from Wikipedia).

If you're having something similar to this within the EATO Alliance, we might be interested. And if you also have a stealth naval ship (like the Visby class), we're really interested!

General Ludvig Sidner
Secretary of Defense
Kingdom of Kopparbergs

[ooc: methinks you fail to see his obvious reasons - he's Swedish IRL... in fact, given the ungracious disposition, I'm considering militarily surrendering Sweden and Finland to Kopparbergs, because they keep disappearing [of course, that's a bad idea, because then he might disappear... let's rethink that one...]...]

OOC: I have to admit that the fact that I'm Swedish has to do something with this... In addition to the facts mentioned above of course.
And I'm NOT going to disappear! Despite the fact that I'm Swedish. *smile*
[not so serious]I may be forced to invade Sweden to get these two ships...[/not so serious]

Regent Windsor threw open his counsol and typed a hurried message to the king accross the Medeteranian.

-Telegram to Kopparsberg-

Allies,

The RUN coerced the nation they recently invaded into joining their 'republic'. This cries foul of our previous agreement. Although not known to the world, we have a Forign legion, a Battlegroup of a little over 50,000 fighting men. They will be in Gabon within the hour. They are composed of the forign elements of the Empire, and of holdings long since lost.

We will have the 4th and the 6th back them up if they meet RUN forces, making the force the largest mobilized by this Empire in any single operation. As allies, and bretheren in the recent conflict to free Equitorial Guniea, we expect your support.

-Regent Windsor


Dear Regent Windsor,

I may have to disappoint you this time.
We have been in a conference with the Republic of United Nations, and we've come to a solution that the both of us are satisfied with. We're not going to contest the RUN's claim of Equatorial Guinea. In my opinion we're getting fairly paid by the RUN to let them claim EG. I've also heard that they are withdrawing their troops from Gabon.

I hope that our agreement with the RUN doesn't ruin our cooperation with you on other fronts!

And besides, my new Secretary of Defense, Ludvig Sidner, have told me that he strongly advises against an operation in mainland Equatorial Guinea. There will be logistical problems with only a seaway connection to the troops. I don't know if he's right about that.

King Carl Gustaf XXI
The Kingdom of Kopparbergs

(THIS IS ALL SIC, WHICH MEANS that this is a Secter In Character RP)

-Telegram to the RUN-

We, the collective of the Empire formed under the Lords Vineyard, have met with forign atrocities, and encountered them in every way possible except for war, committed by the RUN, and now having been forced into a corner, and in order to subdue the facade that is the RUN, we demand that your forces in Africa surrender WITHIN THE HOUR, or be annhiliated.

Despite our efforts to persuade you to cease offencive actions in the Americas and Africa, despite our attempts to dissuade you from your agressive tendicies through deterrance, The Empire of Vineyard here by declares that no more will it stand by and watch the RUN force enemy combatents into your own army and we will not stand by and watch as nations that the RUN has/is occupied/ing suddenly 'ask' to be accepted into your Republic of the 'United Nations', we do pledge our sacred honor to stand up to these crimes against the local populaces of these 'willing participants' of your nation. Despite your professed isolationism, we find only a wall of lies as you continually annex lands, continually engage in 'peace keeping' actions, and continually thumb your nose to the International Community.

Prepare to have that wall crumble around you, to the wrecking ball of the Empire.

No quarter will be given.

-Regent Windsor

OCC: A few things. 50,000 soldiers gearing up along the borders with Gabon is not going to go unnoticed. Also, it would take longer then an hour to get 50,000 soldiers ready. Giving me enough time to responded. Having 50,000 soldiers come out of nowhere is a God Mod and you know it. BTW, you need to look at a map. Peru does not share a border with Argentina. Chile, yes. Argentina, no.

IC: To Regent Windsor and the International world,

The Kingdom of Iberia has honored it's word as it said it would. All troops have returned home, the Kingdom has repaid or is currently paying it's debt to those nations it invaded and has apologized for it's mistake. The Kingdom has annexed no nations in Africa so we find your statement stating so to be a lie. The Kingdom has taken no offensive action in either the Americas or Africa. In, fact the kingdom has done the opposite and has sought to prevent future wars. It is you who has committed the atrocities and the Kingdom who has had to clean up your mess. Do you deny that you have killed thousands upon thousands of innocent civilians in Congo? You seem to now wish, to slaughter even more and bring on a world war. How dare you threaten the Kingdom for your own petty gains. The Kingdom has shown you nothing, but respect and courtesy and this is how you repay us.

Message from the Republic to the International World and to Regent Windsor: The Republic has no standing army in Africa, each member trains and equips it's own army. The Republic was no around during the time of troubles in America and Africa. The Republic has done nothing, but work with the International world including on the issue in West Africa. We sought the consul of the nations of Africa on the issue of Equatorial Guinea joining the Republic. The people of Equatorial Guinea joined of their own free will. If, the Republic was indeed on a mission of conquest as you seem to think so, don't you think the Republic would of continued with Camerron and Gabon, do you really think it would have stopped there. Your small mindlessness is blinding you to the truth, the truth that you will gain nothing by a war with the Republic. Threaten war against the Republic at your own peril. As it will be your Empire that will crumble into nothing. The Ruins of the Old Roman Empire speak for themselves. You would be wise to heed the warnings of the past. A nation bent on conquest can not survive.

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To: The EATO Alliance
From: The Kingdom of Kopparbergs, Ministry of Defense

The Gotland class submarine are the first submarines in the world to feature a Stirling engine air-independent propulsion (AIP) system, which extends their underwater endurance from a few days to two weeks (OOC: quoted from Wikipedia).

If you're having something similar to this within the EATO Alliance, we might be interested. And if you also have a stealth naval ship (like the Visby class), we're really interested!

General Ludvig Sidner
Secretary of Defense
Kingdom of Kopparbergs

IC: The European-American Defense Consortium, builds two subs that use the AIP system. One is the Type 214 produced under license from the TGSR and the other is the Scorpene Class. The closest thing the EADS builds to a stealth Corvette is the Flyvefisken Class (SF 300) which is also produced under license from TGSR. [OCC: Links about them are in the storefront]

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what the fracks your R.P. mate.

You contradict yourself buddy making long elaborate posts whilst forgetting a long elaborate R.P.

I will be more than happy to R.P some resistance. but i think Alif should not include that on the map untill you make a thread "BUB"

OCC: I don't see that I do, for one it was 3 pages. Would you like me to write a book? :rolleyes:. Second, would you prefer short posts and a long elaborate RP or Long elaborate posts and a short RP. In this case I did neither, their was not much more to say.

Thread was already made, it was the West African one. Would you like a link as you seem to have forgotten about it.

OCC: A few things. 50,000 soldiers gearing up along the borders with Gabon is not going to go unnoticed. Also, it would take longer then an hour to get 50,000 soldiers ready. Giving me enough time to responded. Having 50,000 soldiers come out of nowhere is a God Mod and you know it. BTW, you need to look at a map. Peru does not share a border with Argentina. Chile, yes. Argentina, no.

OOC:

I believe Vineyard was already prepping to invade Gabon before you moved into there. Also, Vineyard may be planning to cross Chile or Bolivia to reach Argentina.

I may be wrong though, but I'm just stating what I understand so far.

OOC:

I believe Vineyard was already prepping to invade Gabon before you moved into there. Also, Vineyard may be planning to cross Chile or Bolivia to reach Argentina.

I may be wrong though, but I'm just stating what I understand so far.

OCC: Well, that was over a year ago. If, so he keep that combat army ready for over a year. A task that is not possible. Also, I don't remember him posting that he was preparing to invaded Gabon before I moved in. Only after, at which time I told him to hold as I hadn't finish my RP and he might not want to invaded Gabon. Besides, I never got around to posting what I would have done had he placed that massive army on the border. Something I can still do, also he's still tied down in the Congo to my knowledge. It would take longer then a few months to bring that country under his complete control. Even, with the support of the people in South America and Spain (something I did RP) it took longer then a few months for things to settle down.

About him invading Argentina, I assumed as much of him crossing Chile or Bolivia to get to Argentina. I just wanted to let him know that as he didn't seem to realize Argentina didn't share a border with Peru. As, I said- he needed to check a map. :D

If he's going to invaded a member of the Republic, he needs to know the layout of the land.

OCC: A few things. 50,000 soldiers gearing up along the borders with Gabon is not going to go unnoticed. Also, it would take longer then an hour to get 50,000 soldiers ready. Giving me enough time to responded. Having 50,000 soldiers come out of nowhere is a God Mod and you know it. BTW, you need to look at a map. Peru does not share a border with Argentina. Chile, yes. Argentina, no.

I expect you to throw something in my way, but I don't really expect you to have any sort of orginized defence up, as my troops have been geared and ready since I started to hint at an invasion of Gabon weeks ago. Meaning that, more or less, my troops could be combat ready in 1-3 hours.

And yes, I am planning on crossing Bolivia in a quick 'thrust' if you will into Argentina.

Oh, and I forgot to include the 5th Battlegroup in my movements...

-IC-
The 5th Greek Battlegroup was moving towards Italy, after the TO system had been finally completely installed in Greece and Macedonia. The 5th Batlegroup is expected to be on the alpine line in one week.


-Telegram to Kopparsbergs-

Of course any such lack of involvement will not spoil relations, as you have proved to be an invaluable ally in the past, and will be as well in the future. However, we strongly advise that your citizens avoid RUN territory, MC territory, and Vineyardian terrority for the time being. This is only out of concern for them, but your citizens are still welcome in our nation. Also, if you will, we invite your news agencies to cover this conflict. Never before have we extended such an offer, or allowed any forign news agency to cover any of our previous wars before.

-Regent Windsor

ooc: I just had an idea. Mauiwowee used to cover his wars with news reports. Anyone want to cover the war? Would make for an interesting RP.

I expect you to throw something in my way, but I don't really expect you to have any sort of orginized defence up, as my troops have been geared and ready since I started to hint at an invasion of Gabon weeks ago. Meaning that, more or less, my troops could be combat ready in 1-3 hours.

And yes, I am planning on crossing Bolivia in a quick 'thrust' if you will into Argentina.

Oh, and I forgot to include the 5th Battlegroup in my movements...

-IC-
The 5th Greek Battlegroup was moving towards Italy, after the TO system had been finally completely installed in Greece and Macedonia. The 5th Batlegroup is expected to be on the alpine line in one week.

OCC: Few things, Gabon is not a member of the Republic, but merely in a defensive alliance with the Kingdom of Iberia. So, if you do indeed invaded Gabon. One, someone will have to RP Gabon as Samtonia did with Senegal. I'll put up a Military Declaration for Gabon as I helped them retool and retrain their army.

Second, I did a RP post. Gabon and the Kingdom have been aware of your military build up and watching it closely. Over 50,000 troops along their borders would not go unnoticed as I said no matter how you argue it.

Good luck on that quick thrust, but it's not going to be as easy as you think it is. You have to know that the insist you sent a army that big until Bolivia, the other nations would notice and take action to protect themselves. Your also, invading another nation that was once my ally. So, I would know the moment you invaded as I did with Peru. As I have stated, I rely on human intelligence more then any other type. And I had extensive personnel in those nations that DP once controlled, personnel that are still there, but laying low to avoid detection. You know blending in with the civilian population.

So, if your sure about going to war with me (The Republic). I'm all for the RP occ, but IC I do things the peaceful way now. Also, you'll have to wait as I have to update my fact book to included those nations I just acquired. EG will have an army as soon I put it in my military fact book. As stated in the rules, you can’t invaded nations or have an army if you don’t state it. So, EG would have an army and it will for sure as soon as I get the chance to enter it.

[ooc: just a reminder :rolleyes: :rolleyes: ooc stuff in ooc threads - and I haven't seen an ooc thread for this topic yet, unless it was never submitted to the reference thread :rolleyes: :rolleyes: And some logistical notes about the current situation.

1 - Gabon is not a member of the RUN, although they are "protected" by foreign attacks; in addition, the RUN is paying something close to an indemnity for their attack on Gabon in order to placate their fears about a RUN attack again. So attacking Gabon to attack RUN is not the most diplomatic thing to do at the moment.

2 - Attacking Gabon from Congo is also not very strategic, since Gabon is on higher terrain, through lush vegetation and diverse hostile wildlife, and finally to their own armed forces [not saying it would be much a contest, but that's a long way to go...]. You'd waste time trying to pass through their terrain in order to attack them. A naval option isn't viable either, since Gabon is largely protected on its coasts by escarpments [that plague much of Africa anyway - one of the reasons why Africa maintains such a high elevation for much of its interior].

3 - Peru is not a very good position to start a military campaign against Argentina or even Bolivia; one way in, one way out. As with Gabon, you'd a lot of elite paramilitary forces to control the surrounding terrain, and the roads would be your only main access to Argentina [or any other country]. Don't forget that the Andes kinda put you on the "other side" of the continent.

4 - The RUN is diplomatically on the sour side of things. You might have a lot of home support, but in the areas where you need it most, your side is clearly lacking a lot of prerogative, so even if Vineyard does commit to some awkward attacks that are diplomatically frowned upon, there is little that other states can do to support you, save your own allies [which is a small pool].]


IC: The Emirate strongly urges restraint upon the forces of Vineyard, to practice more patience with these matters, since there are more interests at stake than simply those that are most apparent. We furthermore extend this to all involved parties, considering that all parties are rashly ignoring other sides for the sake of putting confidence in their military capabilities. Any conflict that does occur will have no support of the Emirate in any capacity, because it neither serves the interests of humanity, nor of our people, nor of our interests globally and in the Middle East and Africa.

PM Yusuf Hassan

Message to Vineyard

We, the Philippines, ask you to state your claim and reasons for your unprovoked attacks in the regions of South America. Your very existence in these regions is troubling enough not to mention that before your interference peace, although shaky, had been established.

At this point we find ourselves at odds with your mission and, in a twist of fate, on the side of RUN. You would find it within your best interests to remove your forces from the continent or halt your movements until a more formal peace can be arranged. The reasons for war are no longer prevalent.

To the Great Empire of Vineyard.

we suggest we set up a military perimeter around equatorial guinea and gabon as to deprive those nations of inter continental trade via road or train.
we suggest your forces annex Sao tome and principe so as to create a South west african defense base network between sao tome and Acension Island and we can routinely patrol the area effectively blockading Gabonese (im not to sure abour plural) trading vessels.If the RUN wants war they can make the first move.

Attn all Gabonian and equatorail guneian citizens:

Pertaining to your subsequent asssociation with the RUN you will have no access to any member state of Southern Africa and any work permit will be refused outright. anybody who defies this legislation will incur very harsh penalties.

We have imposed an embargo on your nations goods and services and any Gabonian or equatorial shipping coming within 21 nautical miles of any part of our sea territory will be confiscated and forfeited to the state.

We regret our actions but your treachery and deceit to the pact after our liberation of your nations has forced our hand.

that is all

-Union of South Africa-

OCC: Few things, Gabon is not a member of the Republic, but merely in a defensive alliance with the Kingdom of Iberia. So, if you do indeed invaded Gabon. One, someone will have to RP Gabon as Samtonia did with Senegal. I'll put up a Military Declaration for Gabon as I helped them retool and retrain their army.

Second, I did a RP post. Gabon and the Kingdom have been aware of your military build up and watching it closely. Over 50,000 troops along their borders would not go unnoticed as I said no matter how you argue it.

Good luck on that quick thrust, but it's not going to be as easy as you think it is. You have to know that the insist you sent a army that big until Bolivia, the other nations would notice and take action to protect themselves. Your also, invading another nation that was once my ally. So, I would know the moment you invaded as I did with Peru. As I have stated, I rely on human intelligence more then any other type. And I had extensive personnel in those nations that DP once controlled, personnel that are still there, but laying low to avoid detection. You know blending in with the civilian population.

So, if your sure about going to war with me (The Republic). I'm all for the RP occ, but IC I do things the peaceful way now. Also, you'll have to wait as I have to update my fact book to included those nations I just acquired. EG will have an army as soon I put it in my military fact book. As stated in the rules, you can’t invaded nations or have an army if you don’t state it. So, EG would have an army and it will for sure as soon as I get the chance to enter it.



ooc Im actually more up for a cold war type scenario (despite the fact were not the most powerful nations in the world. almost everyone has a pop over 50 million now) as I said IC to Vineyard to do a military blockade of Gabon and equatorial guinea.. and see were we go from there. proxy war in benin perhaps?

The Government of United Citizens Federation will withdraw its claims to any country in North or South America. The UCF will be just helping our friends in the North or South America. As of right now we are going to be making consoladtions in European and Asian Contenants. We are not at this moment going to involved in anyconflict unless we are attacked first. Our countries are open to any nations that would like to come for non military operations. We are going to start peaceful measures to help out our neighbors.

Message to Vineyard

We, the Philippines, ask you to state your claim and reasons for your unprovoked attacks in the regions of South America. Your very existence in these regions is troubling enough not to mention that before your interference peace, although shaky, had been established.

At this point we find ourselves at odds with your mission and, in a twist of fate, on the side of RUN. You would find it within your best interests to remove your forces from the continent or halt your movements until a more formal peace can be arranged. The reasons for war are no longer prevalent.


-SIC telegram to Brinkman isle-

We will not be threatened by any nation out of our current position, including your own. We are in Peru for a simple reason: To repel the RUN from the Americas, which they took under false pretenses. Any attempt to grab power by the RUN is a dire threat to the Empire. The Technocracy of Sharina, being the protector of the region, welcomes out support, and has our assurances that our mission is singular: to expel the RUN, not to occupy/ annex Peru and other nations in the area. Since losing the Battle of Cuba to Sharina, and losing the Battle for the Jungle with Mauiwowee, we have resolved to never again attempt to take American land. But our recent efforts in Peru are different. Much different. We intend to Free Peru once the war is over, and to install an orginized and efficent government, one that will protect its independance from other forign powers.

As to the feble demands and requests by your nation, we do not care if you support the RUN's conquests in the Americas. If you side with them, we will grind your forces in America into the dust. But do note: War with the Empire means war with Great Romeo, possibly South Africa, and... other significant powers in America.

Be warned. Do not become ensnarled in this conflict, least you make the wrong choices.



ooc: ALM:

I am perfectly aware of this, and I will post battleplans soon. However, Gabon's 'lush vegetation and diverse hostile wildlife' are the same as those found in the vast jungles of the Congo. Remember: The 4th, 6th and 7th Battlegroups were trained in these conditions. They are only too used to it. Not only this, but the elevation gain into Gabon is VERY gradual. The COngolese basin lies th the south, and the terrain around the border is gently sloping terrain that is covered in jungle/forests. There are some rock beds here and there, but not much.

In regards to Peru, I plan to cross the Andes and onto the 'other side' in Bolivia, then run south along the mountain ridge while keeping motorized infantry in the peeks.

Oh, and I can say with relitive certainty that you will moderate this war.


UE:

While true, DP was your former ally, that does not mean that the local populace would be welcoming to your agents, or even tolerate them. Attitudes change, leaders change.

Remember Russia was allies with Canada in WW2?

Im sure you heard that the canadians have recently arrested and detained a russian spy.

Things change, time progresses, politics evolve, and moods swing.

I guess you can aparaphrase it by saying

"Shit happens."

Also, if you wish to delve into human intelegence networks, they are unreliable. False information can be fed to a spy unknowingly, spies can be bought/used as double agents, and spies need to somminucate such information somehow.

Today the French Army Special Forces Brigade was moved into the English Capital of London. There are other forces that are going to be in England at most a week from today. The main forces will be made up of the 1st French Foreign Legion Army and 3rd French Marine Corps. The French Forces will be commanded by General Bruno Dury. The Imperial Japanese Military will be sending forces that are already in France to help with the control of the English Nation. We welcome any foreign news companies to show that we are not going to be doing anything to harm the people of England. We however say that military operations are not over in the country and we will provide you with some protection but anyone that goes out on their own agaist our recommadtions will do so at their own risk. We are also going to say that any military operations that are leaked from anyone that is either UCF or Foreign citizens are subjected to military justice of our military we will not put any Foreign citizens to death thought for we are going to judge them and then allow their nations to imprison them. Any nation that we have good open relationships with we will allow a limited military force in England.

-Telegram to Military Command-

We wish to know if you will participate in the war with United Earthlings, seeing how you are one of their allies. We do not think you would want to engage in any military actions with ours, seeing how you are currently attempting to capture England.

-Regent Windsor

-Telegram to Military Command-

We wish to know if you will participate in the war with United Earthlings, seeing how you are one of their allies. We do not think you would want to engage in any military actions with ours, seeing how you are currently attempting to capture England.

-Regent Windsor

Dear Regent Windsor

We will not be actively sending combat troops but we will send Medical Personnel to help RUN forces as well as anyone that needs medical help, but they will be under orders not to engage in anytype of fighting unless it is in self defence.

1 - Gabon is not a member of the RUN, although they are "protected" by foreign attacks; in addition, the RUN is paying something close to an indemnity for their attack on Gabon in order to placate their fears about a RUN attack again. So attacking Gabon to attack RUN is not the most diplomatic thing to do at the moment.

4 - The RUN is diplomatically on the sour side of things. You might have a lot of home support, but in the areas where you need it most, your side is clearly lacking a lot of prerogative, so even if Vineyard does commit to some awkward attacks that are diplomatically frowned upon, there is little that other states can do to support you, save your own allies [which is a small pool].]


IC: The Emirate strongly urges restraint upon the forces of Vineyard, to practice more patience with these matters, since there are more interests at stake than simply those that are most apparent. We furthermore extend this to all involved parties, considering that all parties are rashly ignoring other sides for the sake of putting confidence in their military capabilities. Any conflict that does occur will have no support of the Emirate in any capacity, because it neither serves the interests of humanity, nor of our people, nor of our interests globally and in the Middle East and Africa.

PM Yusuf Hassan

OCC: In reply to number 1 and 4. Only the Kingdom of Iberia (Spain, Portugal, Andorra and Gibraltar) is paying the indemnity and is also the only nation in a defensive alliance with Gabon. The Kingdom of Iberia was nation that invaded Gabon and EG. True, my relations with the rest of the world were not the best after the Republic came into being. The result from the previous nations invading countries left and right. So, yes I agree their not great, but I have been improving them. Even if I had the best relations, I don't see other states that aren't my allies coming to my aid anyways. It's not like their being attacked or their interests threaten. Remember, it's first come first serve. :D Only if Vineyard proved he was a threat to your nations would you get involved, as that's how it works in real life. Not, to worry though. I honor my agreements I've signed or will sign and won't attack anyone even if they supply weapons to Vineyard. I'll be unhappy about it, but oh well that's life.

IC Reply: You have our word, both the Republic and it's various members will indeed show restraint as it has done since the nation of Sharian went on a conquest for the rest of the Caribbean and the Vineyard Empire invaded Peru. Even if indeed the Vineyardians are set against us in a war, we will fight with honor and even if it sees the end of the Republic. The Republic would have fought with honor and held true to it's morals.

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ooc Im actually more up for a cold war type scenario (despite the fact were not the most powerful nations in the world. almost everyone has a pop over 50 million now) as I said IC to Vineyard to do a military blockade of Gabon and equatorial guinea.. and see were we go from there. proxy war in benin perhaps?

I thought the Cold War type Scenario was already in use? You would need a reason for the military blockade, for Gabon not really but, for EG yes. A nation joining a alliance or other type a membership thing is not grounds for a military blockade. Also, without due cause your military blockade would be seen as an act of war if not by all, most nations. Example-I declare a blockade on your nation because I don't like your association with the Vineyard Empire. The same example you are using above.. Would you sit back and take that? or more then likely take it as an act of war. Also, cutting off a nations trade with your countries because you don't like who they associate with is not the way to bring them over to your side. In, fact by doing that you just drove them more to my side as I allow free trade.

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UE:

While true, DP was your former ally, that does not mean that the local populace would be welcoming to your agents, or even tolerate them. Attitudes change, leaders change.

Remember Russia was allies with Canada in WW2?

Im sure you heard that the canadians have recently arrested and detained a russian spy.

Things change, time progresses, politics evolve, and moods swing.

I guess you can aparaphrase it by saying

"Shit happens."

Also, if you wish to delve into human intelegence networks, they are unreliable. False information can be fed to a spy unknowingly, spies can be bought/used as double agents, and spies need to somminucate such information somehow.

Well said expect for a few things that make a difference. One, "the population welcoming my agents". Here's an interesting thought. What good is that agent if the enter population of said country he's working in knows he's a agent? Kind of defeats the purpose of having a spy in said country doesn't it? That did get a laugh out of me though. :D

Sorry, I haven't heard about the Canadian one, I did hear about the former KGB one that was found dead in London though.

Two, HUMINT (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HUMINT) or Human Intelligence is equally just as reliable or unreliable as any other source of Intelligence. While, I mainly use HUMINT. I'm not limited to it as I use other means too.

And I agree, SHIT DOES HAPPEN. :D Like my formal ally collapsing into nothing and all those contacts I built over the years needing a new purpose. :p

OCC: In reply to number 1 and 4. Only the Kingdom of Iberia (Spain, Portugal, Andorra and Gibraltar) is paying the indemnity and is also the only nation in a defensive alliance with Gabon. The Kingdom of Iberia was nation that invaded Gabon and EG. True, my relations with the rest of the world were not the best after the Republic came into being. The result from the previous nations invading countries left and right. So, yes I agree their not great, but I have been improving them. Even if I had the best relations, I don't see other states that aren't my allies coming to my aid anyways. It's not like their being attacked or their interests threaten. Remember, it's first come first serve. :D Only if Vineyard proved he was a threat to your nations would you get involved, as that's how it works in real life. Not, to worry though. I honor my agreements I've signed or will sign and won't attack anyone even if they supply weapons to Vineyard. I'll be unhappy about it, but oh well that's life.

IC Reply: You have our word, both the Republic and it's various members will indeed show restraint as it has done since the nation of Sharian went on a conquest for the rest of the Caribbean and the Vineyard Empire invaded Peru. Even if indeed the Vineyardians are set against us in a war, we will fight with honor and even if it sees the end of the Republic. The Republic would have fought with honor and held true to it's morals.

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I thought the Cold War type Scenario was already in use? You would need a reason for the military blockade, for Gabon not really but, for EG yes. A nation joining a alliance or other type a membership thing is not grounds for a military blockade. Also, without due cause your military blockade would be seen as an act of war if not by all, most nations. Example-I declare a blockade on your nation because I don't like your association with the Vineyard Empire. The same example you are using above.. Would you sit back and take that? or more then likely take it as an act of war. Also, cutting off a nations trade with your countries because you don't like who they associate with is not the way to bring them over to your side. In, fact by doing that you just drove them more to my side as I allow free trade.

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Well said expect for a few things that make a difference. One, "the population welcoming my agents". Here's an interesting thought. What good is that agent if the enter population of said country he's working in knows he's a agent? Kind of defeats the purpose of having a spy in said country doesn't it? That did get a laugh out of me though. :D

Sorry, I haven't heard about the Canadian one, I did hear about the former KGB one that was found dead in London though.

Two, HUMINT (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HUMINT) or Human Intelligence is equally just as reliable or unreliable as any other source of Intelligence. While, I mainly use HUMINT. I'm not limited to it as I use other means too.

And I agree, SHIT DOES HAPPEN. :D Like my formal ally collapsing into nothing and all those contacts I built over the years needing a new purpose. :p

true. but what good is international law when your (meaning me) international pariah and rogue state. Remeber i dont exist to your nation so how can you report a single entity thats declaring a military blockade without compromising your pride.

I can just claim a larger sea territory if i annex Sao tome and principe and Cameroon and claim this is a "South African" exclusive economic zone and makewarships patrol the area to stop Illegal fishing and Immigration. And i would "ban Gabon from entering the economic zone" under cthe pretext that they have a chronic political situation and we cannot accomodate any refugee.


Same thing can apply to my or vineyards continental border territories. just simply close the borders due to RUNs military ambitions in the area. This may be a pack of lies but its not openly declaring a military blockade just subtley denying Gabon to any of our outside help.

Of course International air transport could still reach those territories. :cool:

ooc proxy war in benin perhaps?
I just want to remember everyone that The Kingdom of Kopparbergs has signed a defense alliance with Benin (during our invasion of Nigeria in August).

Post here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11526955&postcount=11).

The Emirate of Alif Laam Miim, in an effort to improve the stability of the African continent, has entered discussions with the following countries to establish mutual protection pacts - to prevent the precipices of war from spilling into their lands:

Senegal, Cameroon, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi.

These discussions are not to discuss potential future envelopment by the Emirate, as all parties have agreed that it is best that the Emirate remain out of the domestic policies of these states - so long as their own policies do not conflict with Emirate interests. While these discussions are proceeding, we strongly encourage all observing states to respect the sovereignty of all neutral parties, especially of those to be established in mutual protection with the Emirate - pending results of subsequent bilateral and multilateral discourses.

[ooc: this is me trying to step up the role of "African protector" - I'm basically confining the existing war boundaries, although I've icly already given up on Gabon due to the recent declaration of some countries... oocly, this is my belated reaction to keep the conflict confined within the given space, since this is likely to grow into something that is beyond the scope of what I would oocly or icly want... and somewhat stealing Kopparberg's idea, since we're likely to both be neutral parties...]

The Emirate of Alif Laam Miim, in an effort to improve the stability of the African continent, has entered discussions with the following countries to establish mutual protection pacts - to prevent the precipices of war from spilling into their lands:

Senegal, Cameroon, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi.

These discussions are not to discuss potential future envelopment by the Emirate, as all parties have agreed that it is best that the Emirate remain out of the domestic policies of these states - so long as their own policies do not conflict with Emirate interests. While these discussions are proceeding, we strongly encourage all observing states to respect the sovereignty of all neutral parties, especially of those to be established in mutual protection with the Emirate - pending results of subsequent bilateral and multilateral discourses.

[ooc: this is me trying to step up the role of "African protector" - I'm basically confining the existing war boundaries, although I've icly already given up on Gabon due to the recent declaration of some countries... oocly, this is my belated reaction to keep the conflict confined within the given space, since this is likely to grow into something that is beyond the scope of what I would oocly or icly want... and somewhat stealing Kopparberg's idea, since we're likely to both be neutral parties...]

ooc: Cameroon is a Vineyardian Break-away state. Just to let you know. Be prepared to deal with a Leader/General of forign nationality.


On a completely unrelated note, I just remember that the 3ed Battlegroup has been in Iraq for years. Ill finish up that RP soon.

ooc: Cameroon is a Vineyardian Break-away state. Just to let you know. Be prepared to deal with a Leader/General of forign nationality.


On a completely unrelated note, I just remember that the 3ed Battlegroup has been in Iraq for years. Ill finish up that RP soon.

[ooc: all the better :D - I'm not trying to annex or control them; I'm protecting them from foreign attack. I'm going to have a conference, and I'd personally like to gather a poll of people actually, so I won't godmod this whole thing completely [if I'm not doing it already...] - I'd appreciate a little "insight" as to which if any of these countries would accept a conference to discuss a mutual protection pact between their states and mine. If people agree that they should or shouldn't, I will react accordingly in a conference for this [to be done once a general consensus is reached...]. So please tell me your opinions about this move and who should or shouldn't come. I'd greatly appreciate so I too am held accountable to whims that are beyond my control [instead of imposing mandates as a neutral state, something like what Japan did to China during WWI...]. On another note, I'd like to see some more development in other RPs than those directly involved in the Americas dispute - it allows us neutral states to have something to do besides watch in the shadows...]



The Emir, following closing of today's diplomatic talks in Crete with the RUN, continues to urge restraint on hostility by all involved powers in the Americas dispute, iterating his statements, recognizing the destructive force of war as a mode of diplomacy and policy implementation. He expresses his hope that peace will not be ignored in light of these declarations and build-ups.

The Emirate of Alif Laam Miim, in an effort to improve the stability of the African continent, has entered discussions with the following countries to establish mutual protection pacts - to prevent the precipices of war from spilling into their lands:

Senegal, Cameroon, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi.

These discussions are not to discuss potential future envelopment by the Emirate, as all parties have agreed that it is best that the Emirate remain out of the domestic policies of these states - so long as their own policies do not conflict with Emirate interests. While these discussions are proceeding, we strongly encourage all observing states to respect the sovereignty of all neutral parties, especially of those to be established in mutual protection with the Emirate - pending results of subsequent bilateral and multilateral discourses.

[ooc: this is me trying to step up the role of "African protector" - I'm basically confining the existing war boundaries, although I've icly already given up on Gabon due to the recent declaration of some countries... oocly, this is my belated reaction to keep the conflict confined within the given space, since this is likely to grow into something that is beyond the scope of what I would oocly or icly want... and somewhat stealing Kopparberg's idea, since we're likely to both be neutral parties...]

(P and H sulks as Emirate gets to the cookie jar first)

IC

We are not pleased by your nations "Incursions in our Sphere of influence" and will reciprocate in kind by announcing the Government of South Africa will support any opposition to an amalgamation of Southern Tanzania (excluding Zanzibar) into a hypothetical free association/ defense pact with the emirate. we will also contest your negotiations in Burundi.

We are most preturbed by the unforseen circumstances that have culminated in the Emirate expanding beyond our agreed territorial capacities. Only on the Demarcation line at Tanzania this applies however. Cameroon, Zanzibar and Rwanda your government is righteous but when going further south a direct secure consultation with the Union of South Africa and the Empire of Vineyard would have been much appreciated. rest assured nothing truly malicious will emerge out of your governments apparent innocent Faux pais and we will over look this matter. But our delegation to Dodoma still stands.



Apart from this we have no qualms with your other national policies and we will continue to support the emirate with frienship.


A delegation of South African dignataries will arrive in Dodoma upon a favourable response form the Tanzanian oppposition

That is all.

(ooc You should of mentioned in IC about a conferance, i am just translating what South Africa Knows IC,ly dont worry my shotguns half empty anyway, where cdid i leave that blasted thing again. Jk. The conferance should be good. as a friendly African neighbour i will bring over some Castle lager and Budervois... (Its nice stuff actually) )

I just want to remember everyone that The Kingdom of Kopparbergs has signed a defense alliance with Benin (during our invasion of Nigeria in August).

Post here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11526955&postcount=11).

Hypothetical mate. Just an example.

Transmission Origin: Pyongyang, North Korea

Last month in Ch'ongjin the Solarius Corporation using an old ballistic missile launched our first solar sail vehicle ( SSV-1) into orbit. Like a sailboat traveling with the wind, this vehicle doesn't need an engine. Pressure from the sun's photons, striking the sail's surface at various angles, boost its orbital velocity. Although still in its infancy this new technology has been tested and proven worthwhile. Now because of there success with SSV-1 Solarius has stepped up it's timetable for their first inner solar system cruiser. One day soon cruises among the inner planets of the solar system will be possible without ever needing to refuel.

Signed

Juno Gwon, President

Transmission Origin: Pyongyang, North Korea

Yesterday Solarius announced plans for the SSR a solar sail robot that could diagnose and repair ailing satellites. These low cost self directing robots could be used to make repairs to instruments in orbit or even haul cargo to the moon. This new technology will one day become a new industry that North Korea can use to further boost our growing economy and provide other nations with orbiting satellites needing repair a more cost effective method to fix their equipment.

Signed

Juno Gwon, President

Secret IC:

70,000 infantrymen, 1,000 T-90S main battle tanks, 2,500 BTR-90 APCs, 1,300 BM-30 Smerch MRLSs, and 100 Mi-28N/MMW Havo attack helicopters are deploying in Serbia for transport through Vineyardian territory, espected to be complete in a few days.

600 Su-47 Berkut fighters and 900 SU-25KM “Scorpion” attack aircraft, 100 Tu-160 NK-74 bombers, 3 Beriev A-50U Mainstay AWACS aircraft, 30 Ilyushin Il-78 Midas tankers, and 10 Tu-160PP electronic warfare aircraft will be based within range of that equipment at all times.

HALF BAKED AFRICAN COUNTRIES?????

whoops sorry children Cameroon is not ready for annexation yet please give it another 20 years to cool off. lol :D

I should smite you down with the spear of Shaka Zulu for that comment moorington. :p

Zulus were badass, I read a touch of them and the Moors, those guys sure had a good run against the Europeans (before of course, being subjugated).

Anyhow: IC:

"Regent," Underhill, the Regent's bodyguard/butler/servant came running in. Slightly plump, his jowls wobbled a little as he ran, his outfit indicated a man of rules and restrictions. If you got a measure out his tie would not be one inch to low or high, and his shoes would be shined to perfection. Yet he always was a little flustered, and more so as the day went on. The regent, Blackwood IV helped matters not at all.

"Underhill, how many times do I have to tell you? I am Sire Regent, Guardian of the Bosporus, Protector of the Balkans, Defender of the Eastern Orthodox Church, First Defense of Civilization, the Moon's envy, and the sun's wish."

"Uh- Well, I will try to-" Underhill stammered before being cut off.

"I think I need a new rifle, one of those old western ones, have you seen The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly? One of those Italian westerns."

"Italian? I am not into Italians movies sir-"

"No!" Blackwood cast an evil eye at Underhill. "It is a American movie! One of those American Italian westerns!"

"Oh- okay..."

*snips*

SIC TO Boer Republik:

Dear ally, you completely misjudge our actions, and we must explain ourselves thoroughly to you, as your government does deserve such a thing. The Emirate seeks to extend the mandate of the PAC to preserve the sovereignty of those states that are not internationally active from foreign attack. As we have witnessed in numerous instances - involving Senegal, Gabon, Guinea, and other regions of otherwise autonomous states - the Emirate feels that international prying into the African heartland is effectively going to hurt the stability already present by our venerable states. As such, the Emirate is hoping to contact these states and prevent any hostile attack upon them by outside forces, especially involving the developments around the Americas - by offering them a mutual protection pact.

The terms are plainly obvious - that is, we vow to intercede on their behalf if a hostile country invades them without due course. We hope that as an officially neutral party to this growing conflict, the Emirate can serve as a suitable stable partner in ensuring their peace and security beyond their own domestic services. We hope that the Boer Republik will reconsider their statements - we have not abandoned our own plans for the security and sovereignty of a strong Africa. We still recognize the spheres of influence established in our bilateral discussion - in fact, we strongly encourage the Boer Republik to cooperate with us, as two very strong and stable powers in the continent could perform twice as well as one state could. And it would ensure that your respective share of influence is not clouted completely with Emirate influence.

But again, our intentions in these conferences are first not to expand our influence, but ensure that these states mentioned are therein protected by the Emirate from foreign attack - secondly not to acquire territories or concessions from these states in return for services from the Emirate - thirdly, not to establish a quasi-formal protectorate status, as it exists in the RPC [Republican Protectorate of Chad] and Abyssinia.



[ooc: If I get no ooc objections to my conference with the five mentioned countries to establish a protection pact with them, I will continue with the conference at the start of the next week [hopefully on time...] in the "Will of Allah" thread or potentially a new thread if I'm really in the mood to write it out like that.]

OCC: I think a player should be assigned to each of those countries in the Conference.

Example, Senegal could be RP by Samtonia as he already did it once. Cameroon could be RP by Kopparbergs, Gabon by me (United Earthlings),. As for Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi I'm not sure who to specify recommend. Vineyard and P&H could each do one of those countries, but then they seem to be IC against the conference. If, a conference was really happening it would happen only because those countries were supporting it. Anyone, I sure more players could be dig up.

Anyway, that's my idea as I think it would add a unique identity to these countries as they have in real life if one person RP each country.

What do you think?

OCC: I think a player should be assigned to each of those countries in the Conference.

Example, Senegal could be RP by Samtonia as he already did it once. Cameroon could be RP by Kopparbergs, Gabon by me (United Earthlings),. As for Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi I'm not sure who to specify recommend. Vineyard and P&H could each do one of those countries, but then they seem to be IC against the conference. If, a conference was really happening it would happen only because those countries were supporting it. Anyone, I sure more players could be dig up.

Anyway, that's my idea as I think it would add a unique identity to these countries as they have in real life if one person RP each country.

What do you think?


I wouldn't mind RPing the diplomats from Tanzania, Rwanda, or Burundi. If I had to make a pick I would pick Tanzania.

[ooc: I'm trying to ooc opinions first. Of course, I'm not going to RP those countries, but now that I'm seeing people generously offering to RP as countries, I'd think that people wouldn't oocly mind it much. I'm making a list of volunteers at the moment:

Tanzania - Moorington
Gabon - United Earthlings {tentative, seeing as Gabon is likely to be at the center of a dispute...}
Cameroon -
Senegal -
Burundi -
Rwanda -

any others?

Noting, that those states that want something in this but have an NPC commitment must either abandon the NPC or not want anything for their own country. The idea behind this conference again is to make a lasting guarantee for mutual protection by the Emirate to establish pacts with these countries and protect their sovereignty from adulterated attacks from other powers. Noting further that these states will fall under the Emirate's protection - and thus an attack upon these states will be considered an attack upon the Emirate [saving them for future RPers to join in here...] - so I'd encourage as many people from areas abroad to come here and choose a country to RP as, preferably as far as possible from Africa.]


And thanks to all who have shared their opinions - it's making it a lot easier for me to plan this out and see how we can make it run. And sorry for the long OOC comment, as I don't have an IC comment to follow this - because I'm late for some other errand, but I wanted to make this known.]

[ooc:
Tanzania - Moorington
Gabon - United Earthlings {tentative, seeing as Gabon is likely to be at the center of a dispute...}
Cameroon -
Senegal -
Burundi -
Rwanda -
]
OOC: I want to play the delegates from Burundi!

ooc This is good. i will wrap up my terrorism thread sometime this week and will participate in this conferance with keen interest.

SIC:
The Asian Chinese Communist Party, ACCP, is looking for other countries in the world ruled by a communist party, or at least a very left social party. We're also looking for countries with an established communist party, but not ruling the country.

OOC: You may reply to this message if you're having some kind of communist party or communist movements within your country. If you don't have this, then you don't know about this (hence the SIC).

-The Caribban Sea (THIS BE SIC!)-

High Admiral Dragomir rubed his eyes.

"It has to be the lack of sleep..."

He dragged himself out of bed and put the piece of paper onto a table. A naval officer waited in the doorway patiently, watching the admiral. Sitting down, the admiral rubbed his yes and looked at the telegram once again.

-Dispatch 3031-
Recieve orders from SHarinian High Command. VIneyardian navy shall be TEMPORARILY merged with the Sharinian FLeet(s) for the duration of the war. Overriding orders shall come from the Empire, but until they come, this fleet serves the Technocracy.

He choked. Was Regent Windsor off his meds?

He turned on his computer and dismissed the naval officer.

-To Sharina-
The Imperial navy, with all its men, arms and munitions, is at your command for the duration of the war. With the exception of orders from Zagreb automatically overrule Sharinian orders, Regent Windsor has promised to make such orders scarse.

Requesting orders.

-High Admiral Dragomir

[ooc: I'm trying to ooc opinions first. Of course, I'm not going to RP those countries, but now that I'm seeing people generously offering to RP as countries, I'd think that people wouldn't oocly mind it much. I'm making a list of volunteers at the moment:

Tanzania - Moorington
Gabon - United Earthlings {tentative, seeing as Gabon is likely to be at the center of a dispute...}
Cameroon -
Senegal -
Burundi -
Rwanda -

any others?

Noting, that those states that want something in this but have an NPC commitment must either abandon the NPC or not want anything for their own country. The idea behind this conference again is to make a lasting guarantee for mutual protection by the Emirate to establish pacts with these countries and protect their sovereignty from adulterated attacks from other powers. Noting further that these states will fall under the Emirate's protection - and thus an attack upon these states will be considered an attack upon the Emirate [saving them for future RPers to join in here...] - so I'd encourage as many people from areas abroad to come here and choose a country to RP as, preferably as far as possible from Africa.]


And thanks to all who have shared their opinions - it's making it a lot easier for me to plan this out and see how we can make it run. And sorry for the long OOC comment, as I don't have an IC comment to follow this - because I'm late for some other errand, but I wanted to make this known.]

ALM I would be glad to volunteer if I am an exceptable canidate. If so you may chose who I will RP.

OOC: This is made up with Moorington by telegram.

IC:
Negotiations between Hong Kong and Asian China

The lease of Hong Kong to Moorington is running out, and negotiations between the two governments have taken place, regarding the question of the sovereignity of Hong Kong.

The people of Hong Kong will not have to change their way of living. Asian China has promised that Hong Kong can maintain their own laws and economical systems. Asian China will be responsible for foreign affairs and defense, while Hong Kong maintains autonomity in all other questions. The border between Hong Kong and Asian China will be open, and no border crossings should be needed, as people will be allowed to travel as they want to in both directions. The people of Asian China will however not be allowed to move to Hong Kong within ten years.

The socialist system of Asian China would not be practiced in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as they're maintaining their capitalist system as of today.

Asian China is guaranteeing that Hong Kong will keep its autonomy for at least twenty years.

The transfer will take place in one month.

OOC: TG6R, is this an acceptable way of taking over Hong Kong, or am I forced to take it by a military invasion? I would prefer a peaceful takeover.

The Venerable Monarchy wishes to request the extension of the indomitable presence of autonomy for 50 years, instead of just 20. Even though we suspect your guarantee is just an absolute minimum, a shift of ideals could make the 20 years the maximum.

0oc: Forget something, UE? Like Posting Gabon's military stats?

-IC Border of Gabon-

"Go go go!" A man with a thick Arabian accent waved his arm wildly towards a large tree. Peering through his gun sights, he scanned the horizion as a dozen men of his patrol scurried forward.

They were an... odd group, with backgrounds from everywhere in the world. They had 3 Arabs, 2 Africans, a Beduwin, a Spainard, 2 Cubans, 3 Germans, a Polock, and a Swede. But they all had one thing in common. They were all citizens of the Empire.

The Arab ducked down, and rolled over a fallen tree, running to his men's positions.

"Check!"

The German Peered around the tree, and quickly pulled his head back.

"Machine gun nest."

"Wow. Get command on the line, tell them we found their front."



-Army Group HQ, Kinsasha-

"Sir, the International legion reports that they found an enemy position."

"Very good. Get them in touch with Air Marshal Ante. Give them full air support."

"Yes sir."

Lord General Orso stroked his beard. Decked out with innumerable medals, his many scars and silver hair was a testament to all that he had seen over the years. He placed a hand on his Silver-plated pistol, looking up at a big screen in front of the entire room.

http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/1342/gabonprepqt3.th.jpg

http://img224.imageshack.us/my.php?image=gabonprepqt3.jpg

He sighed. All units were in position.

Time to make some widows.


ooc: This is how it works (IMO): The attacker gets into position, the defender posts his positions, and the attackor reacts accordingly. (You can ramble about hidden defencive positions, but after Skirmishers uncover defencive locations, Attackers react accordingly.) Then, the War mod judges the outcome of the battle I think... or can just observe and rule as to weather or not losses/gains are fair/acceptable.

Open IC:

The Right-conservative Monocracy of the Great Sixth Reich stresses the importance of universal peace and cooperation for the benefit of mankind. However, we sympathize especially with Sharina in this arising conflict.

ooc: This is how it works (IMO): The attacker gets into position, the defender posts his positions, and the attackor reacts accordingly. (You can ramble about hidden defencive positions, but after Skirmishers uncover defencive locations, Attackers react accordingly.) Then, the War mod judges the outcome of the battle I think... or can just observe and rule as to weather or not losses/gains are fair/acceptable.
OOC: Sounds like you need to get that cleared up with everyone else. If the later will work in this case efficiently without constant bickering then that's the best because it offers the maximum amount of creativity and freedom, if not the former is the best.

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=12032754#post12032754 is the new thread, read and review please!

The Venerable Monarchy wishes to request the extension of the indomitable presence of autonomy for 50 years, instead of just 20. Even though we suspect your guarantee is just an absolute minimum, a shift of ideals could make the 20 years the maximum.
We can agree to extend the absolute minimum guaranteed time of autonomy to 40 years. We're not planning to remove the autonomy after the agreed number of years has passed, but we don’t want to lock things up for too long either.

Hu Jintao - President of the People's Republic of Asian China

0oc: Forget something, UE? Like Posting Gabon's military stats?

OCC: Nope, patience is a virtue. Things take time and you must have patience. I will get to it. I will at the same time also post Chile's, Paraguay's, and Uruguay's. I give a little breakdown for each country. You know basic equipment so on. Nothing fancy, but enough information to give a good idea on what each nation has to work with. I will post all the military declarations for those countries in here the International Thread. If need be I will also post it in the Military declaration.

I agree with The Great Sixth Reich, that we all should agree on the rules on how we want to conduct the war before, we start the war. Also, I'm not ready yet sorry. I post when I'm ready, hopefully it won't be long.

However, for starting your analog about how the war will be conducted is a little off. War's take on a life of their own and follow no strict rules.

So, your example of attacker-defender-attacker simply put is wrong. Both sides will be reacting at the same time so a better simple analog would be attacker/defender.

An example what I mean by this- a outpost line has been set up along the border with the main defensive line a few thousand yards back. You send skirmishers out and depending on the amount of force you use in your skirmish line the outpost would either be overrun outright, hold and repulse your limited attack, full retreat, fighting withdraw, launch an attack of my own or surrender. Now, each one of those would lead to different outcome and how both our militaries react.

So, for this example I use the worse one for you. The line held and repulsed your attack. Now, that leaves you with the following thoughts. You either A- ran into the main line of resistance (depending on how strong your force, mine was and how hard and long the fight was). B-ran into a pocket, C- hit a strong part of the line if it indeed is the line (A and C are kind of related) or D-you did indeed run into just an outpost and merely the factors were against you so you launch another attack. One or the other is not always going to be. Remember, it's called the Fog of War for a reason.

I can go on, but I hope that's enough to explain my point. Was that clear enough?

OCC: Nope, patience is a virtue. Things take time and you must have patience. I will get to it. I will at the same time also post Chile's, Paraguay's, and Uruguay's. I give a little breakdown for each country. You know basic equipment so on. Nothing fancy, but enough information to give a good idea on what each nation has to work with. I will post all the military declarations for those countries in here the International Thread. If need be I will also post it in the Military declaration.

I agree with The Great Sixth Reich, that we all should agree on the rules on how we want to conduct the war before, we start the war. Also, I'm not ready yet sorry. I post when I'm ready, hopefully it won't be long.

However, for starting your analog about how the war will be conducted is a little off. War's take on a life of their own and follow no strict rules.

So, your example of attacker-defender-attacker simply put is wrong. Both sides will be reacting at the same time so a better simple analog would be attacker/defender.

An example what I mean by this- a outpost line has been set up along the border with the main defensive line a few thousand yards back. You send skirmishers out and depending on the amount of force you use in your skirmish line the outpost would either be overrun outright, hold and repulse your limited attack, full retreat, fighting withdraw, launch an attack of my own or surrender. Now, each one of those would lead to different outcome and how both our militaries react.

So, for this example I use the worse one for you. The line held and repulsed your attack. Now, that leaves you with the following thoughts. You either A- ran into the main line of resistance (depending on how strong your force, mine was and how hard and long the fight was). B-ran into a pocket, C- hit a strong part of the line if it indeed is the line (A and C are kind of related) or D-you did indeed run into just an outpost and merely the factors were against you so you launch another attack. One or the other is not always going to be. Remember, it's called the Fog of War for a reason.

I can go on, but I hope that's enough to explain my point. Was that clear enough?

Ooc: Its plenty clear.

But seriously flawed.

You constantly cite WWII, so lets use that as an example.

During the battle of Batan, there was a unit called 'The Philipine Scouts', the elite core of the Philiine army under US command.

Anyhow, they were once holding a position in the Batan peninsula, but their position had a flaw. It was next to a sugar cane feild.

No problem, you just cut it down, right?

Well, yes. And no.

If they removed it, it would give away their position but allow them to fight with greater effect, while if they didnt remove it, it would hamper their capibilities but would give them the chance to suprise their enemy.

Which leads me to my next point. You cannot set up a Machine-gun nest, and expect it to be prefectly hidden while preforming its normal capibilities. This is the proverbial 'scale' of battle. You have to weigh the pros and cons.

-On the Defence, clearing land: reveals your position, but allows you a feild of fire, where you can easily fend off assults.

-On the Defence, uncleared land: In this example, in the jungles of Africa, an uncleared land instance may be a machine gun behind a fallen tree, behind some bushes, etc. It severely limits its capibilities to fend off an assult, as their line of shght is obscured, the enemy's is as well. A enemy pops out from behind a tree 100 yards away. Game over. Even if the defending force manages to gun him down, there are obsticles, a ton of men, and some nice cover up to your position. You may have suprised them, but your position has been comprimised under tight circumstances.

At any rate, the Philipinos ended up leaving it (The Sugar Cane feild) intact, because they did not want to reveal their position to ariel recon. But somehow the Japanese still knew where they were. Why?

Recon Planes were still able to pick them out. Binoculars and ground recon out of the question, the best form of recon by anyone in a jungle enviornment is through either a sky-eye (Plane or Satilite) or through Infantry on the ground.

Anyhow, it ended disasterously for the Philipine Scouts, despite the fact that they successfully repelled the attack from the sugar canes.

So it brings me back to your previous point, regarding fog of war. True, Fog of war exists, that is a given. But only to a limited extent. There is indefinate fog of war, and limited fog of war. Indefinate whereas one cannot predict another's movements, limited being physical positions at the present. Those can be found easily.

You used the example of an outpost as opposed to a full-line. Probing motions with Platoons or Armor can easily determine the constituents of the emey force. If it is a mere nest, it MAY catch a few of my guys off guard, depending on weather or not it is hidden, as I mentioned above.

But this is what interests me, and leads me to question if you know anything about war strategy.

"So, your example of attacker-defender-attacker simply put is wrong. Both sides will be reacting at the same time so a better simple analog would be attacker/defender."

Reacting at the same time, sure. If they were feild armies, moving around in the feild. But that also means that they will not only be easily spotable (Large movements through a forest=detectable), but as vulnerable as the attackors. The defender, in this case, skewers their defencive 'advantage' in favor of liquidity.

But you cannot have an entrenched/prepared defencive position and expect to move it around. That just doesn't work. Sure, you can move your reserve divisions around to reinforce critical points/points under attack, but the front line's manewverability is limited at best. I made the mistake of assuming that you prepared defences. I was obviously wrong. Now, it is simply a matter of finding the enemy, moving in, and engaging.


From your viewpoint, you could argue the act of finding your troops, and claim it hard, if not impossible.

Tell me, do your troops eat? Supply lines have to go either by road or by air. Both are detectable to a satilite or an ariel recon plane.

Tell me, Have your troops prepared positions? You can claim that is SIC, but it effects as to weather or not I see their positions. Eyes in the Sky. Its what the Empire uses.

If your troops have prepared positions, we can find them. Swtahs of Cleared land, Machine gun nests, etc. If they have not prepared defences, and are being still, we can still find them through supply lines. This is not Age of Empires, or Rise of Nations, where you take a force, and move around indefinately without worrying about as to weather or not they cover their tracks, dont burn fires, eat, sleep, drink, effect the wildlife (Flocks of birds scatter when people approach), etc. This is realism.


So you use outposts, a series of small positions scattered along your front?

OOC: First, Vineyard and UE, move your ramblings to the OOC-thread. Thanks!

IC:

This is KNN – Kopparbergs News Network

- Hi, I'm Sara Lidner. I'm reporting live from Tel-Aviv where the King Carl Gustaf XXI just decided to abdicate in one month. The reason is unknown, but the King's health has been unstable lately, with at least two visits at hospitals. The King will not make any statements tonight. Now back to the studio.

- Thank you Sara. We will certainly come back to the events in Tel-Aviv later. Now onto other news.
Earlier today mines in a desert in Jordan killed three soldiers. Sistani soldiers placed the minefield during the Red Sea War, a couple of years ago. The IDF soldiers in Jordan are now searching the area for more mines.

- The state owned oilfields outside the Nigerian coastline has increased their capacity with around 10% since the last year's fiscal reports. The oilfields will continue to grow for about five years, when they will be as large as they can be if no more oil wells will be found.

- Some reports from eastern Asia say that a couple of ballistic nuclear missiles were launched from PRC towards UARCA yesterday. We have failed to confirm this with both the governments in PRC and UARCA.

- It is very likely that Hong Kong will be transferred to Asian China from Moorington, negotiations are going well.

- That was all for now. Welcome back to KNN tonight at twenty two hundred. We hope to have a statement from the abdicating King in the next broadcast.

The very foundations of the 2nd Boer republic has been shaken to the core today as we now have a Terrorism incident at the Sun City Resort in Johannesburg.

Initial reports are sketchy at best but a Governmental spokesmen has given his official statement.

"preliminary reports indicate that a rogue extremist cell of the BLA has stormed the Sun City resort and somehow located the conferance room where a small group of prominent white M.Ps where deliberatingupon the future of our great nation"

"This comes just 3 months prior to the national elections there must be some correlation between the two events.. not a coincidence surely?"

The female reporter mentioned to the spokesman

"madam I am afraid i am not at liberties to discuss anymore about the incident at the moment"

The spokesman replied.

Incensed the news reporter then mentioned, "Shouldnt the powers that be have had a meeting somewwhere a tad less conspicous as the ostentatious Sun city Resort?"

At that moment the news cameraman suffered a sharp blow to the head by a security official and the Camera dropped to the ground.

In the dying moments of the camera on the ground you could see a scuffle between the Female reporter and what was presumed to be a police officer. then the camera shut off.......

A replacement news reporter then gave a more "accurate" report of the situation unfolding.....

The Chang Jiang (or Yangtze River) is frozen, and due to the lack of icebreakers, important flood transports with coal, oil and food cannot sail on the river.

The Chinese Alligators, which is critically endangered, are having a really hard time now, with the lakes, rivers and ponds frozen.

The Three Gorges Dam (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Gorges_Dam) is much frozen, and the electric generated from the turbines in the Dam is at an absolute minimum level, while the need for electric power is at highest rate due to the cold. Power restrictions and planned power cuts can be reality for the cities in Hubei Sheng and Chongoing Sheng

The ocean outside the Yangshan deep water port (outside Shanghai) is frozen, and ships without icebreaking capabilities cannot leave the port.

The Chang Jiang (or Yangtze River) is frozen, and due to the lack of icebreakers, important flood transports with coal, oil and food cannot sail on the river.

The Chinese Alligators, which is critically endangered, are having a really hard time now, with the lakes, rivers and ponds frozen.

The Three Gorges Dam (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Gorges_Dam) is much frozen, and the electric generated from the turbines in the Dam is at an absolute minimum level, while the need for electric power is at highest rate due to the cold. Power restrictions and planned power cuts can be reality for the cities in Hubei Sheng and Chongoing Sheng

The ocean outside the Yangshan deep water port (outside Shanghai) is frozen, and ships without icebreaking capabilities cannot leave the port.

IC: Should the Asian China need any help, the Republic offers it's aid. Including the sale or lease of icebreakers at a reduced cost.

Secret IC:

70,000 infantrymen, 1,000 T-90S main battle tanks, 2,500 BTR-90 APCs, 1,300 BM-30 Smerch MRLSs, and 100 Mi-28N/MMW Havo attack helicopters are deploying in Serbia for transport through Vineyardian territory, espected to be complete in a few days.

600 Su-47 Berkut fighters and 900 SU-25KM “Scorpion” attack aircraft, 100 Tu-160 NK-74 bombers, 3 Beriev A-50U Mainstay AWACS aircraft, 30 Ilyushin Il-78 Midas tankers, and 10 Tu-160PP electronic warfare aircraft will be based within range of that equipment at all times.
To Vineyard [SIC]:

Our ground forces are deployed along our border with Bosnia, and request directions and permission to travel to their deployment locations.

Our air forces are also ready at air bases through western regions of the European part of our nation. Please advise them as to where they can be based closer to the action.

To Asian China:

We will do anything to help our ally in the East. Let us know what you need.

To Vineyard [SIC]:

Our ground forces are deployed along our border with Bosnia, and request directions and permission to travel to their deployment locations.

Our air forces are also ready at air bases through western regions of the European part of our nation. Please advise them as to where they can be based closer to the action.

To Asian China:

We will do anything to help our ally in the East. Let us know what you need.


SIC:

Telegram to GR:

Permission granted. Array infantry in fortifications along alpine border. We are amassing our bombers in Rome under the protection of 2,500 Eurofighters. Room has been made there for your planes, but do note that the bigger runways are cordened off for... other bombers.

Armor is to be arrayed behind the alps. Prepare them in position beind your own lines near the other armored divisions.

-General Vlaho, Commander 1st Battlegroup.

[ooc: an ooc comment to remind all that ooc comments clutter up the IC thread, so try to limit them or make a new ooc thread :D]

IC: The Emirate has announced its intentions to retire much of its foreign efforts to be limited, in the wake of massive domestic reforms to occur. In addition, as the Royal Children prepare for the final years in school, the Emir wishes to concentrate more of his time in preparing his heirs for their years ruling over the Emirate when Allah decides his time to be done.

We hope that this inconvenience will not hurt any of our friends, but we implore that any requests to the Emirate government may be taken at the Emirate Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where a special representative will try to reply with a proper message for the request.

Attn Brinkman- the conference has began.

Link-http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=509913

ooc: since GR didn't reply I am going to move on to someone I know is active.
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Diplomatic Telegram
TO: Albert Stropka, Secretary of Foreign Affairs, The United Caucasian Republics

Most esteemed sir,
On behalf of General Kalashnikova, Supreme Commander of The Republican Federation, I would like to invite you to the city of Kiev to discuss relations between our two nations. We would also like to offer a few agreements that will be revealed at this meeting. We look forward to your hasty reply.

Signed,
Major Jihnov Illivo
Deputy of State
The Republican Federation
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ooc: since GR didn't reply I am going to move on to someone I know is active.
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Diplomatic Telegram
TO: Albert Stropka, Secretary of Foreign Affairs, The United Caucasian Republics

Most esteemed sir,
On behalf of General Kalashnikova, Supreme Commander of The Republican Federation, I would like to invite you to the city of Kiev to discuss relations between our two nations. We would also like to offer a few agreements that will be revealed at this meeting. We look forward to your hasty reply.

Signed,
Major Jihnov Illivo
Deputy of State
The Republican Federation
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OOC: Hell Yes I am active, just not in Earth V.

To: Major Jihnov Illivo, Deputy of State, The Republican Federation
From: Albert Stropka, Secretary of Foreign Affairs, The United Caucasian Republics.

Greetings.

I would be glad to go to Kiev to meet you. Although in the coming months I may not even hold this office anymore, I still would beleive that my esteemed President would allow me to come. I am at a loss as to what besides our relations we would talk about, I am willing to listen to any suggestions you have.

Expect me there within the Week. I can't wait to see Kiev, I hear it's a beautiful city this time of year.

Sincerely
Albert Stropka
Secretary of Foreign Affairs
The UCR

=====End Message====

OOC: If this is to become like the ALM / X Conferences we should probably make a new thread.

OOC: That sounds like a good plan, you can make the thread for when you arrive to Kiev.

Ministry of Health and Sanitation officials have announced an outbreak of an unknown virus in CWAA Burkina Faso, particularily in the city of Banfora. Quarantine has been announced but we belive too many have escaped the city. This is a warning to other surrounding nations that some of these refugees may try to leave our borders into other nations. Our military is trying to track these "infected" and return them to quarantine. Symptoms of this disease include fever, juandice, and in late stages, respiratory difficulty and hemmhoraging. Belived to be a strain of an Ebola-like virus. It has been named Solitudo Vomica, or Desert Plague by our health officials.Again, to all surrounding nations, be aware of infected refugees and if you do spot a case of Vomica, quarantine those who are infected and those who have come in contact with them.

OOC: I plan to keep this in my own borders but if you want cases springing up in your nation, be my guest. Wouldnt a Pan-African disease be interesting to RP? It would be even more exciting if it spread to Europe or asia.

OOC: Good idea, Candistan!

IC:
Public announcement from the Secretary of Interior

A new, very contagious, disease called Solitudo Vomica, or Desert Plague has outbreaked in our neighboring country Burkina Faso. It's caused by a new, until now unknown virus. Some cases have also been spotted in the western parts of Niger. We urge the public in the western parts of Niger to stay at home as much as possible, and if you suspect that you have been infected by the virus – stay at home, do not go to the hospital. Make a call to the virus-hotline, and a special team will visit you at home.

All border crossings between Niger and Burkina Faso are closed until we know more about the disease. We also urge people to not visit the western parts of Niger unnecessarily.

Ester Jonasson
Secretary of Interior
Kingdom of Kopparbergs

Kiev Broadcasting Station

"We interrupt our regular programming for breaking news."

"General Kalashnikova has ordered all flights from Africa be refused entry into the Republican Federation due to an outbreak of what is being called Desert Plague. Symptoms of this disease include fever, jaundice, respiratory difficulty and hemmhoraging. Deputy of Health, Major Ivan Cyrril asks that if you suffer from a minimum of two of these symptoms to remain at home, and call authorities immediately."

"This is Dmitri Tritko reporting, we now return to your original programming."

WACN REPORT
It is confirmed that the Solitudo Vomica outbreak has spread throught CWAA Burkina Faso and has entered Mali as well as other neighboring nations.
(The female news anchor's voice is shaky)
We...we are told that the military {long pause} has things under control.
BNN(Burkina News Network) Report
Rioting near Bamfora has grown to a new high with people demanding vaccines and medical supplies. The Ministry of Health and Sanitation has located patient Zero, a young girl who supposedly caught the disease after drinking from a small pond.(She was in poverty) Further search of the pond has come up with a dead carrion bird, thought to be the cause of the virus. We are now going live to Bamako where Premier Bengazi is making an announcment.
"People of the CWAA! Due to current circumstances from the Plague, the House of Sovereigns has come to a unanimous vote on Order A203 which is in effect immediately. All civilians are to stay indoors at all times. Supplies will be delivered to you. If you are caught outside, you will be arrested without prejudice. If a family member is believed to be infected, place them in a room away from you and call the MHS Hotline. A medical team will arrive to help. If a family member or neighbor dies of the plague, cover your face with a wet rag and drag them to your front door for us to dispose of them. If you live in a rural area, you are to burn the body immediately. All cities will be quarantined immediately. Together, we shall survive this plague and emerge a stronger, more united CWAA."

The camera switches over to the gates of the House of Sovereigns where military units wearing gasmasks marched down the street towards Bamako's Red Zone. They headed towards their APC's that would bus them to the secret medical camps in the Sahara where they would keep all of the "infected" inside.

Burkina Faso has been flung into chaos with riots and looting. A massive military force has been sent down to stabilise the area but improvements have yet to be seen.

I think later tonight I will make a thread for all EV nations who want to be affected by Solitudo Vomica. Think of a catchy title for it.

ooc: I hope this is ok, if it isnt please tell me. Just trying to spice it up a little bit =D

Federal News Broadcasting Station
Kiev, Ukraine

Dmitri Tritko was reporting when a he stopped mid-sentence listening to the voice speaking to him in his ear piece.

"This just in, The Federal News Agency has been informed that a tourist from the nation of the Republic of United Nations has been arrested by Republican authorities.

The man was apparently arrested for attempting to break into Zhulyany Airport here in Kiev. Zhulyany is the military airbase here in the city of Kiev, and is a highly secure installation. At this time it is not known why the man wanted to enter the installation, but we do know that after being turned away by guards he attempted to bolt through the secure checkpoint. Although the guards by Republican law were allowed to open fire, they chose not to and instead arrested the man.

It is suspected that the man is against the government of the Republican Federation.

No statement has been issued by the man's government.

SIC:
Kiev, Ukraine

As Wang Xiyun walked cautiously down the suburb street in Kiev, she heard a car driving quickly in her direction. She quickly turned around, to see it was just a harmless kid trying to flaunt his muscle through his car. She continued to walk down the road, thinking no one knew her true reason for being in the Republican Federation.

Suddenly, she was caught off guard as three cars screeched to a halt beside her. Three men in brown Republican Military uniforms got out of one of the cars, and grabbed the woman by the hair yanking her into the car. She let out a high pitched scream as she was thrust into the car. Within seconds the event was done and the cars were speeding away.


Headquarters of the Republican Anti-Communist Activities Bureau
Odessa, Ukraine

"Sir, it is done, the spy has been taken into custody with minimal outside notice. All witnesses have been sworn to secrecy."

With that, Podpolkóvnik Omnik shook his head in acknowledgment and picked up the phone.

Interrogation Room, RACAB
Kiev, Ukraine

"We know you are a spy from Asian China! Don't give me this crap!" Práporshchik (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=12006431#post12006431) Rivat screamed at the woman sitting at the table looking straight ahead.

Rivat walked over and slapped the woman across the face,

"I swear, if you do not tell me what your looking for I will kill you."

The woman continued to just look at the wall.

He quickly walked out of the room, going into the observation room.

"She wont budge. Are they all like this?" Rivat asked angrily.

"She is the first one we believe to be a spy, the rest of the Asian Chinese seem to be harmless, our agents following them haven't found anything to suggest they are up to anything." said Mayór Vilitko the less than publicized head of the Republican Anti-Communist Activities Bureau.

The Republican Federation was secretly tracking every single Asian Chinese citizen in the borders of the their nation. This was not that hard due to the small numbers of people. And they government was more than willing to arrest them for the smallest hint of communist activities.

However, this was the first time that someone had been arrested and it was not known where this would go from now on. The first step was to get this woman to talk.

Mayór Vilitko went into the room, and began to speak to the woman,

"Miss, I apologize for my colleagues actions. We are just curious as to what your intentions in the Republican Federation are."

It appeared the woman was about to answer...........

SIC:
Kiev, Ukraine

As Wang Xiyun walked cautiously down the suburb street in Kiev
...
It appeared the woman was about to answer...........
Wang Xiyun did exactly as she has learned. She knew that the consequences would be catastrophic is she told the truth.

"Sir, I'm just here in your fabulous country to help the poor people. I'm devoted to that, as my parents in Asian China lived in poverty for over 40 years. I promised them that I would do everything to fight poverty all over the world. And then the opportunity to travel to the Republic was given, and I felt that there was much to do here."

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One of the other Asian Chinese people in Kiev was around 20 meters behind Wang Xiyun when she was arrested. He immediately stopped, and pretended to look in the shop-window. His video cell phone recorded the arrestment, and now the short video clip was sent to the Politburo in Shanghai.

OOC: Great idea, Recolitus!

Mayór Vilitko suddenly became angry.

"Are you aware, that if you don't tell the truth you could be put to death!" his eyes were filled with fiery passion as he screamed at the woman.

"If you think I am going to just stand here and think that you came to the Republican Federation to help "poor people" you are absolutely insane! Plus! I am sure your version of helping the poor people is to try and overthrow the Government! Do not underestimate our government, we have dealt with Communist's our entire lives! We know your dirty tricks and lies!"

Mayór Vilitko stood there glaring at the woman. She was on a very thin line, and at the moment she was desperately trying to cut that line.

Headquarters of the Republican Anti-Communist Activities Bureau
Odessa, Ukraine


"Yes, we are fully aware that the video was sent to the authorities in Shanghai."

"No sir, there is nothing we can do now. We will know who sent the video shortly and they will be taken care of."

"Yes sir, thank you."

Podpolkóvnik Omnik hung up the phone and sat in his chair silently. He had just gotten off the phone with Polkóvnik Yuri, the Manager of the Odessa Administrative District. They had learned all to late that their efforts to suppress anyone who had seen the capture of the spy had not been quite good enough. A citizen who's identity would be revealed shortly, had sent the video to Shanghai. A monitoring station in Kiev caught the video and informed him immediately.

It appeared that there would in fact be an international crisis at hand.

EDIT: OOC: Asian China, if you would be so kind as to make another post with your next reply, I think this will carry on much too long to keep it within this thread =).

I think later tonight I will make a thread for all EV nations who want to be affected by Solitudo Vomica. Think of a catchy title for it.

Yeah i would love to have a national epidemic on my hands that culminates in the deaths of thousands and the toppling of a government.

lol:D

Seriously though It could reach the shores of Angola from neighbouring Gabon and Equatorial guinea.

Im a bit too busy for a epidemic at the moment tho lets re schedule it to say next week. lol

(Imagine that)


I concur Its a good idea at the moment and is a refreshing change from: EQUATORIAL GUINEA JOINS RUN, or SOUTH AFRICA ANNEXS ANOTHER SMALL AFRICAN NATION.

Ministry of Health Public Message

Any citizen infected with Solitudo Vomica ("Desert Plague"), an ebola-type virus, is eligible for a free vacation. Please stay at home and call your local police station if you are infected. If you do not do this and are infected, you are subject to criminal penalties.

In addition, all immigration and travel from or to Africa is prohibited until further notice.

OOC: Yes, the "free vacation" is to Siberia. :)

SIC:

Telegram to GR:

Permission granted. Array infantry in fortifications along alpine border. We are amassing our bombers in Rome under the protection of 2,500 Eurofighters. Room has been made there for your planes, but do note that the bigger runways are cordened off for... other bombers.

Armor is to be arrayed behind the alps. Prepare them in position beind your own lines near the other armored divisions.

-General Vlaho, Commander 1st Battlegroup.
General Vlaho,

We are well on our way to the appropriate locations. Our ETA is a few hours.

General Mihai Antonescu
Commander of the Romanian Expeditionary Force to Vineyard

OOC: I think you need to explain how 100 of the heaviest combat aircraft ever built in real-life history will operate out of smaller airports...

Ministry of Health Public Message

Any citizen infected with Solitudo Vomica ("Desert Plague"), an ebola-type virus, is eligible for a free vacation. Please stay at home and call your local police station if you are infected. If you do not do this and are infected, you are subject to criminal penalties.

In addition, all immigration and travel from or to Africa is prohibited until further notice.

OOC: Yes, the "free vacation" is to Siberia. :)

OOC: lol

-Castel Gandolfo, Pope's Summer Residence-

::Agent 05013, commence run.::

He nodded to himself, then crept through the night. Somewhere a man coughed. He stoped, and listened.

20m to his right.

He got up and continued towards Castel Gandolfo. Silently and effortlessly, he scaled its outer wall.

He swung him self onto the parapets, and crouched down. He quickly spotted a Swiss Guardsman, striding along in an obviously bored fashion. 05013 Swung himself back over the wall, now hanging down its opposite side. Within moments the Swiss Guardsman came by, still blisfully unaware. 05013 pulled himself up, and snaped the nexk of the Guardsman before he had time to react, or even to cry out. He moved on.

Leaping down into the garden below, something caught his eye. An open window about 3 stories up had a light on in it. Getting a running start, he lept onto the wall, and began the long prosedd of hauling himself up.

Moments later, he had reached the window. He breifly peered through it, and pulled himself back. By god, it was the Pope! This HAD to be the easiest mission he had ever been on! The Pope was a fool, allowing his security to be so lax!

He hung on one arm, and reached down for his Agram 2000. He then swung himself into the window, and opened fire. He stopped firing and looked around. Nothing. Bed Feathers floated about, and a tapestry hung on a string. The room was riddled with bullet holes, but no one was there. DAMN! The pope had left!

Alarms sounded through the castle, as men scrambled out of the castle, securing the grounds. 05013 crept to the only door in the room, and put his ear to it.

"Your Majesty, come with me!"

He swung open the door, pointed his gun towards a small group of the pope and 3 bodyguards and squeezed thr trigger.

*Click*

He swore, throwing the jammed gun aside. No time now. He pulled out a knife, and threw it. Unfortunately, one of the body-guards threw himself in its path and had it lodged in his throat. One of the bodyguards urged the pope on, and they ran as fast as the old man could, while the other bodyguard pulled out a small pistol, and took aim. 05013 got low, and charged his advesary, throwing him down, The gun flew an extra 2 meters, and landed besides a wall. The bodyguard attempted to get to it, but 05013 went for his head. The Bodyguard pulled out a knife, and stabed 05013 in the arm, making 05013 pull back. The bodyguard finally reached the gun, and whipped around. The assasin wasn't there. Behind him, however, 05013 held up a small sword he had whipped from a hall decoration as he got behind his adversary. He thrust it through the man's spinal column, with the sword comming out of the man's ribcage. He kicked the man, letting him slump to the ground. Picking up the Guard's pistol, he cocked it and sprinted after the Pope.

The UARCA requests an immediate meeting with representatives of the Empire of Vineyard, though away from the UARCA if at all possible.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Press Release

Today, the government of the Right-conservative Monocracy of the Great Sixth Reich has persisted in its efforts to bring government closer to the peoples of the Great Sixth Reich. Monocrat Otto Rommel von Heinkel has announced the creation of three new limited-sovereignty states, to complement the previously-created two (TG6R Poland and TG6R Scandinavia).

The first is the "Dominion of Southern Sardinia (http://www.nationstates.net/southern_sardinia)," with the motto, "A chi dai il dito si prende anche il braccio." Its Generalgouverneur is local conservative Roman Catholic lawyer Severino Marcello Giannino Enrico Castiglione.

The second is the "Protectorate of TG6R Schenectady (http://www.nationstates.net/tg6r_schenectady)," with the motto, "Hoc frigidissimus alacerrimus liberrimus est." Its Generalgouverneur is local libertarian computer science professor Josef Baciewicz.

The third is the "Principality of TG6R Liechtenstein (http://www.nationstates.net/tg6r_liechstenstein)," with the motto, "Oben am jungen Rhein". Its Generalgouverneur is the same as the ruler before this initiative, Prince of Liechtenstein Johannes Adam Ferdinand Alois Josef Maria Marko d'Aviano Pius von und zu Liechtenstein.

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TO: United Autonomous Republic of Central Asia
FROM: The Republican Federation

We cordially invite you to attend a critical meeting in the city of Odessa, this meeting concerns certain threats facing our nations.

From,
Marshál Federátsii Kalashnikova

The UARCA requests an immediate meeting with representatives of the Empire of Vineyard, though away from the UARCA if at all possible.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Request accepted. We cordially invite your delegates to Tirana, where they may stay for the duration of the nuclear crisis if they please.

We will also be opening Cyprus to 5,000 refugees, if your nation would like. Unfortunately, we cannot provide for more, as we must concentrate on the upcomming war. The 5,000 refugees will be placed in an... abandoned... town (As Cyprus is a recent Conquest), where they will be protected by a batallion of Military Police and given provisions necessary to shelter, clean, and fed themselves. Any thing beyond the strict neceseties would come if and only if they agree to become a part of the workforce for the duration of their stay. There, they will be given Economic 2 status, where they will be granted house repairs, an economic car, gasoline allowances, a radio, a television, extra blankets, a bed, and of course a larger apartment in which they could live. This is opposed to Economic 1 status, the status of a non-working member of Vineyardian society. Typically citizens may only be on such a status until the age of 16 or until they complete schooling.

Not-so-secret IC:

With war expected soon between Vineyard/Sharina and the Republic of the United Nations, Ludo Heinkel, Chief Officer of Defense of the Right-conservative Monocracy of the Great Sixth Reich, has order security to be tightened in affected areas. This includes new forces in the Protectorate of Schenectady and the Dominion of Southern Sardinia, in addition to a heightened state of alert in Switzerland and the western parts of Germany, Denmark, and Norway.

New force distribution in listed territories:

Southern Sardinia

10,000 soldiers
50 NASAMS II anti-aircraft system Puma vehicles
500 Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicles
600 Panzerhaubitze 2000 artillery pieces
300 Raketenwerfer MARSs
1,000 Leopard 2E main battle tanks
15 Panavia Tornado ECR
100 He-36 fighter aircraft
3 A330 AWACS

Schenectady

10,000 soldiers
50 NASAMS II anti-aircraft system Puma vehicles
500 Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicles
600 Panzerhaubitze 2000 artillery pieces
300 Raketenwerfer MARSs
1,000 Leopard 2E main battle tanks
100 He-36 fighter aircraft
1 A330 AWACS

Schenectady

10,000 soldiers
50 NASAMS II anti-aircraft system Puma vehicles
500 Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicles
600 Panzerhaubitze 2000 artillery pieces
300 Raketenwerfer MARSs
1,000 Leopard 2E main battle tanks
100 He-36 fighter aircraft
1 A330 AWACS

OOC:

I need to ask something about these numbers. How do you cram 1,000 tanks and 600 artillery pieces and 500 APC's in a single town? Plus have room for the citizens of Schenectady to drive around and go about their business?

Believe me, I know as I live in a town of comparable size just south of Boston in RL. 1,000 tanks, 500 APC's and 600 artillery pieces would essentially shut down all roads in a rural town, and people there wouldn't be able to do anything (commute, go to work, go to school, etc. with all these things blocking every road) and consquently, these people won't be too happy with your government.

If these numbers were deployed in an area the size of, say, Los Angeles, then it would make more sense as there'll be far more room to deploy these huge vehicles. A reasonable number to deploy in a rural town such as Schenectady would probably be 100 - 150 tanks at the most, maybe 50 artillery pieces, and 30 - 40 APC's. This would ensure that the roads of the town won't be inaccessible to the citizens, and won't cause total gridlock.

Other than that, I have no objections whatsoever.

Not-so-secret IC:

With war expected soon between Vineyard/Sharina and the Republic of the United Nations, Ludo Heinkel, Chief Officer of Defense of the Right-conservative Monocracy of the Great Sixth Reich, has order security to be tightened in affected areas. This includes new forces in the Protectorate of Schenectady and the Dominion of Southern Sardinia, in addition to a heightened state of alert in Switzerland and the western parts of Germany, Denmark, and Norway.

SIC: To the Right-conservative Monocracy of the Great Sixth Reich, we too have noticed the war may indeed erupt soon between the various members of the Republic and the Sharina Empire and possibly a few other nations. To make sure the world war does not come between the good relations our nations have built up over many years we request that a Non-Aggression Pact be signed. You have our word that the Republic and it's many members will not violate your territory sovereignty in anyway. The Right-conservative Monocracy of the Great Sixth Reich has only been but, a dear friend to the Republic and it's many nations that joined the Republic long before the Republic existed.

The Republic and it's various members have been trying to establish Diplomatic Contact with your nation for some time. We would like to officially do that as soon as possible.

We hope that after the dust settles if a world war does indeed break out, that the relations of the Republic of United Nations and the Right-conservative Monocracy of the Great Sixth Reich are still on such good terms.

ooc: That just reminded me. I needed to get TG6R to agree to a few things before the war, and I had intended to do this for a week or so.

-SIC-
TG6R-
WIth war swiftly approaching, we demand that you close your borders to MC and the Republic of the United Nations. Otherwise, we fear those nationa may exploit your friendship with the Empire to march their troops behind our lines.

-Regent Windsor

OOC:

I need to ask something about these numbers. How do you cram 1,000 tanks and 600 artillery pieces and 500 APC's in a single town? Plus have room for the citizens of Schenectady to drive around and go about their business?

Believe me, I know as I live in a town of comparable size just south of Boston in RL. 1,000 tanks, 500 APC's and 600 artillery pieces would essentially shut down all roads in a rural town, and people there wouldn't be able to do anything (commute, go to work, go to school, etc. with all these things blocking every road) and consquently, these people won't be too happy with your government.

If these numbers were deployed in an area the size of, say, Los Angeles, then it would make more sense as there'll be far more room to deploy these huge vehicles. A reasonable number to deploy in a rural town such as Schenectady would probably be 100 - 150 tanks at the most, maybe 50 artillery pieces, and 30 - 40 APC's. This would ensure that the roads of the town won't be inaccessible to the citizens, and won't cause total gridlock.

Other than that, I have no objections whatsoever.

ooc: LOL, trust me, if he seriously wanted to do that, he could.

I live in Schenectady believe it or not. With the entire county at his disposal, he can cram a lot of tanks in there.. provided he makes a few necessary adjustments... like chopping down swaths of nature preserves and other forested areas.

OOC: Keep the OOC to the Main Thread. See my reply there.

OOC: Keep the OOC to the Main Thread. See my reply there.

OCC: My message at the top of the page is all IC, so please respond to it. I've been trying to establish Diplomatic relations with your country for God knows how long. If nothing else happens, please oh please let me have the Diplomatic relations.

ooc: That just reminded me. I needed to get TG6R to agree to a few things before the war, and I had intended to do this for a week or so.

-SIC-
TG6R-
WIth war swiftly approaching, we demand that you close your borders to MC and the Republic of the United Nations. Otherwise, we fear those nationa may exploit your friendship with the Empire to march their troops behind our lines.

-Regent Windsor
[SIC]

Regent Windsor,

We have received your "demand" that we shut down our borders with Military Command and the Republic of the United Nations to prevent armies marching behind Sharinian and Vineyardian lines. However, we already secured our borders in those affected areas (especially Switzerland and western Germany) as part of recent security measures. Any military movement by a nation through our territory without our consent is considered a declaration of war; we will destroy all units involved in such an action with ease due to the sheer number of forces in the area. They would have to "say hello" to thousands of infantry, armored vehicles, and artillery, in addition to hundreds of combat aircraft.

Warm regards to our long-time friendly southern neighbor,
Ludo Heinkel
Chief Officer of Defense
The Right-conservative Monocracy of the Great Sixth Reich

SIC: To the Right-conservative Monocracy of the Great Sixth Reich, we too have noticed the war may indeed erupt soon between the various members of the Republic and the Sharina Empire and possibly a few other nations. To make sure the world war does not come between the good relations our nations have built up over many years we request that a Non-Aggression Pact be signed. You have our word that the Republic and it's many members will not violate your territory sovereignty in anyway. The Right-conservative Monocracy of the Great Sixth Reich has only been but, a dear friend to the Republic and it's many nations that joined the Republic long before the Republic existed.

The Republic and it's various members have been trying to establish Diplomatic Contact with your nation for some time. We would like to officially do that as soon as possible.

We hope that after the dust settles if a world war does indeed break out, that the relations of the Republic of United Nations and the Right-conservative Monocracy of the Great Sixth Reich are still on such good terms.
The Right-conservative Monocracy of the Great Sixth Reich will agree to an embassy exchange and formal diplomatic relations with the Republic of the United Nations at this time. Although we will assure the Republic of the United Nations that we will not be involved in any wars in the foreseeable future, we will not sign a non-aggression pact at this time.

Adolf Göring
Chief Officer of Foreign Affairs

SIC:
Office of the Marshal Federatsii
Kiev, Ukraine

Alexi Kalashnikov was sitting in his chair silently, when his aide burst through the door.

"Marshal! Someone has made an attempt on the Pope's life!"

Alexi dropped the tea he was drinking and went dead white,

"Who? When?" he asked shakily

"It happened last night, we dont know who it was."

Alexi is a devout Catholic and quickly responded.

"This is what I want you to do. Have our spies in the Empire of Vineyard quickly escort the Pope to one of our private jets. I want you to call Republican Airways and have them cancel ALL tickets on that flight, and make it strictly for the Pope. Have the jet fueled and ready to go immediately.
When he arrives in Kiev, immediately escort him to my residence."

His aide, nodded and then sprinted off.

Alexi would do everything in his power to protect the Pope.

He quickly turned around and opened his laptop and began typing quickly.

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URGENT DIPLOMATIC EMAIL
TO: The Empire of Vineyard
FROM: Alexi Kalashnikov, The Republican Federation

To whom it may concern,
I have just recently learned that an attempt has been made on the Pope's life. I am asking for immediate diplomatic immunity for agents who are going to escort the Pope to the Republican Federation. Please comply forthwith, if only to assure the continued safety and vitality of the Pope. We hope you will accept this request, for the good of our countries and Catholics everywhere.

Signed,
Alexi Kalashnikov
Marshal Federatsii
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SIC:
Office of the Marshal Federatsii

Alexi quickly drafted a letter.

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URGENT EMAIL
ADDRESSED TO: The Sacred College of Cardinals
FROM: The Republican Federation

Most Holy Servants of the Cloth,
Due to the recent threats on the Pope's life, we implore you to convene to the Republican Federation in event of his death. It appears that the Vatican is no longer safe haven for those followers of the faith, and we are already making necessary preparations to accommodate his residency in the Republican Federation. We pray that you will accept our request. At such a time, it may decided if the College and the Vatican wish to address the issues concerning the safety and security of the Holy Catholic Church and its residency in Rome. If you should accept, we will provide the necessary modes of transportation to secure your travels to the Republican Federation.

May God bless and keep you,
Alexi Kalashnikov
Marshal Federatsii
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Adolf Göring in a statement to the press:

The Right-conservative Monocracy of the Great Sixth Reich vehemently condemns this horrific, cowardly attempt on the Pope's life. We sincerely hope for the Pope's future safety.

Department of State
Kiev, Ukraine

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TO: The Technocracy of Sharina
FROM: The Republican Federation

To whom it may concern,
The Republican Federation is very interested in buying some state of the art security systems from the Technocracy of Sharina. We are looking for heat sensors capable of indoor and outdoor locations, camera systems, motion detectors, alarm systems, computer systems, transmission monitoring systems, highly trained security guards, and Polymer Modified Gypsum for bomb-blast resistance building. We eagerly wait your response with prices and availability.

Signed,
Jihnov Illivo
Department of State
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ooc: A Ukranian Catholic!? :eek:


-IC-
-Telegram to The Republican Federation-

We are alarmed that an attempt had been made on the pope, and we agree that the Pope must be stowed away for safe keeping. We therefore are dispatching 250 Imperial Guardsmen to Escort the pope to saftey, with the help of your agents.

The Plane is chartered to leave Rome to Kiev. We believe that the Pope is currently being protected in the very castle enclave where the attempt was made. There, our convoy and your agents will meet up along with the pope, to escort him to saftey.

We do, however, question the sort of saftey the pope would be placed in, since your Republican Federation is predominately Orthodox. Never the less, we do feel that he must be spirited away.

-Regent Windsor




-SIC (SUPER SECRET IN-CHARACTER. MEANING THAT THERE IS NO WAY IN THE BOWLS OF HELL ANYONE COULD KNOW THIS PLAN, OR THAT IT EVER TOOK PLACE.), Imperial palace, Zagreb-

A wide circular conference room hopsted a myriad of Generals and a few Civilian Authorities. There was a large desk-like pedestal at the very center, also circular in nature, and there stood Regent Windsor.

"Let us be seated." he nodded towards a Palace Guard, who then closed two large wooden doors, his men all standing at attention ourside it.

Regent Windsor looked around. The low-hanging lights in the room only illuminated the hands and chest of the Generals and Beaucrats, keeping their faces in darkness, to protect their anomity to all but Regent Windsor, whom knew all in attendence.

"We have recently recieved an e-mail from The Republican Federation stating that they will have their agents escort the Pope out of the country."

"So he is alove then. 05013 failed?"

"Yes, he did. Agent 05013 has not been heard from since, but knowing Imperial Intelegence Agents, he is probably still hunting for the Pope if he is not already dead."

"Think we can still get that bastard? Cardinal Marrachi is getting impatient."

"Not yet. First we must deal with the immediate problem."

"What 'Immediate problem'?"

"Regent Windsor detailed that the e-mail mentioned 'Agents'."

"Well, what sort of agents?"

"Does it matter? No Government official from The Republican Federation has been authorized to enter this country. They are all, by law, dangerous fugitives."

"More Importantly, they are all probably secret agents, meaning that they somehow have infiltrated out nation."

"Infiltration is not an impossibility, I can tell you that."

"At any rate, gentlemen, they must be delt with."

"If we 'deal' with these agents, it could mean war."

"Well, by sending agents into our nation in the first place is an act of agression."

'So what do you propose?"

"I propose.."

'Of course, it will involve some brilliant scheme involving large explosions, airplanes, and a forign plot, am I right?

"...yes."

"I have an Idea. When our boys rendovuos with these Agents and the Pope, we can drive them along in good order, then kill them mid-route. The Imperial Guardsmen are experts at this sort of affair, and even if these agents have any semblence of skill, their short-lived Republic could not have given them sufficent training. I say our boys can take them on 3-to-1 if need be. Plus, we can kill the pope then and there. Two birds with but one stone."

"Agreed. But what if they fail?" Regent Windsor asked.

"My lord, what is it with you and 'What ifs'?"

"We must prepare for the unexpected General. Always."

"And how will we explain the death of the pope to the International community?"

"Simple. The Republican Federation sent agents against the pope, and after they assasinated them, our Guardsmen tragically arrived a moment too late, and slaughtered the Orthodox bastards on the spot. We call it a secretarian Killing. Cathloics would rise in arms against the Ukraine.. some of them at any rate.. Now, hows that? THREE birds with but one stone!" Regent Widnsor said, grinning. A few chuckles were heard around the room.

"It is agreed. My boys will set it up." A guff and scratching voice said, comming out of a dark back corner.

Regent Windsor nodded. "Very well. Unfortunately, our Air Marshall could not make it, but his Lt. did. Leutenient Jarko?"

"Aye mi lord?"

'I want you and at least 4 squadrens, 2 in Greece, 2 in Italy, to deal with this problem should they escape the grasp of our Imperial Guards..."

"It ain't going to happen..." The rough voice grunted in the back.

"Well then, it looks like Lt. Won't have anything to do this round, isn't that right? Get it done gentlemen. Council adjourned." Regent Windsor said, leaning forward to flick a switch on his pedestal, switching off the lights.

Department of State
Kiev, Ukraine

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TO: The Technocracy of Sharina
FROM: The Republican Federation

To whom it may concern,
The Republican Federation is very interested in buying some state of the art security systems from the Technocracy of Sharina. We are looking for heat sensors capable of indoor and outdoor locations, camera systems, motion detectors, alarm systems, computer systems, transmission monitoring systems, highly trained security guards, and Polymer Modified Gypsum for bomb-blast resistance building. We eagerly wait your response with prices and availability.

Signed,
Jihnov Illivo
Department of State
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A response is returned to Jihnov Illivo from Rudolph Guilani, the Director of International Affairs.

"We would be more than happy to provide the things that you seek. However, we do have one condition on this transaction though. All of the assets we are to provide to your people can not and will not be sold by your nation or people to the Republic of United Nations or its people. Should that condition be satisifcatory, we shall begin sending personnel and equipment to your nation at the earliest possible opporunity."

[OOC- One thing with all this pope killing frenzy- isn't there now a player who's RPing as the Vatican? So wouldn't killing off his leader without any input from him be a bit godmodish?]

[OOC- One thing with all this pope killing frenzy- isn't there now a player who's RPing as the Vatican? So wouldn't killing off his leader without any input from him be a bit godmodish?]

ooc: Good point. But the RP was started BEFORE he joined.

Lets let him decide.

OOC: Well crap! That totally ruins my plan then =(

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TO: The Empire of Vineyard
FROM: The Republican Federation

Thank you for your response sir,
However, we must say there are some things we must bring up. Due to the linguistic differences and the ineffectiveness of mixing our nations agents, we must ask you to let our agents transport the Pope, in their own vehicle at the head of the Convoy with the help of your country. This way the Pope's arrival to the Republican Federation will be quick and safe.

Thank you,
Alexi Kalashnikov
Marshal Federatsii
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The Holy Roman Pacific Theocracy is looking for arms.

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=12066967&posted=1#post12066967

SIC:
Office of the Marshal Federatsii

"SERGEI!" Alexi yelled loudly for his aide. Sergei came in quickly.

"Yes sir?"

"Contact General-Mayor Tivlo and tell him that I am putting him as commander of this operation. Also, get in contact with our agents, and tell them, that due to the importance and severity of this situation they are to have 24/7 Live feeds to an Operations Center here in Kiev during the entire operation."

"Yes sir." and Sergei left quickly to do what he was told.

Alexi was determined to get the Pope to Kiev no matter what.

ooc: Good point. But the RP was started BEFORE he joined.

Lets let him decide.
OOC: No. It was started hours after he joined. See his post here: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12064137&postcount=1993

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TO: Rudolph Guilani, Director of International Affairs
FROM: Jihnov Illivo, Deputy of State

Most esteemed sir,
We thank you very much for accepting our request and we most humbly agree to your wishes. We must ask how much this will cost, and would like a transcript of everything being sent. We thank you very much again.

Sincerely,
Jihnov Illivo
Department of State
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TO: The Empire of Vineyard
FROM: The Republican Federation

Thank you for your response sir,
However, we must say there are some things we must bring up. Due to the linguistic differences and the ineffectiveness of mixing our nations agents, we must ask you to let our agents transport the Pope, in their own vehicle at the head of the Convoy with the help of your country. This way the Pope's arrival to the Republican Federation will be quick and safe.

Thank you,
Alexi Kalashnikov
Marshal Federatsii
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-IC reply-

This proposal we must deny. To put the pope at the Head of the column would be essentially giving the yet-unknown assasin(s) a clear target. A simple mine in the road might do the trick, or a projectile fired from the front of the convoy. Placing the pope in the Center of the column, in the meantime, assures that if attacked from any direction, there is an equivelent number of men to protect the pope on either side, and it also encured that there are that many cars/apcs in between his holiness and a Road-side bomb, mine, or projectile. After all, that is our goal.

We find this suggestion most odd, and question the professionalism of your strategists and agents. We ahve decided that dividing your agents up amungst the column is the best choise, to equivlate both of our nation's participation, and to avoid any rash and bold actions by your agents, whom through this plan have exibited their inexperience in these matters.

We also call into question the obvious want of your agents to be the Pope's sole protectors; to have the Pope to themselves for the duration of the trip. A bi-lateral effort is best at this time, as to be put bluntly: We have no idea whom the assasin's affiliation was, and the assasin could have very well have been sent by your nation.

But not to worry. Each member of the Imperial Guard are trained to speak at least 1 forign language, with Russian being one of them. The Imperial Guard were instrumental in securing modern day Russia's place as a constituent of Great Romeo, and the linguistical skills practiced there were only compounded by the need to further Russian Language training, as we have 2 active bases in Russia. Provided that, of course, your agents understand Russia, which we believe to be the likly case.

If the pope is to be brought to your nation at all, it must be done on our terms, so long as he is on our soil. It would be a catrostephy for the Pope to be assasinated by forign agents, and we will do our best to assure that it does not occur.

-Regent Windsor.

-IC reply-

This proposal we must deny. To put the pope at the Head of the column would be essentially giving the yet-unknown assasin(s) a clear target. A simple mine in the road might do the trick, or a projectile fired from the front of the convoy. Placing the pope in the Center of the column, in the meantime, assures that if attacked from any direction, there is an equivelent number of men to protect the pope on either side, and it also encured that there are that many cars/apcs in between his holiness and a Road-side bomb, mine, or projectile. After all, that is our goal.

We find this suggestion most odd, and question the professionalism of your strategists and agents. We ahve decided that dividing your agents up amungst the column is the best choise, to equivlate both of our nation's participation, and to avoid any rash and bold actions by your agents, whom through this plan have exibited their inexperience in these matters.

We also call into question the obvious want of your agents to be the Pope's sole protectors; to have the Pope to themselves for the duration of the trip. A bi-lateral effort is best at this time, as to be put bluntly: We have no idea whom the assasin's affiliation was, and the assasin could have very well have been sent by your nation.

But not to worry. Each member of the Imperial Guard are trained to speak at least 1 forign language, with Russian being one of them. The Imperial Guard were instrumental in securing modern day Russia's place as a constituent of Great Romeo, and the linguistical skills practiced there were only compounded by the need to further Russian Language training, as we have 2 active bases in Russia. Provided that, of course, your agents understand Russia, which we believe to be the likly case.

If the pope is to be brought to your nation at all, it must be done on our terms, so long as he is on our soil. It would be a catrostephy for the Pope to be assasinated by forign agents, and we will do our best to assure that it does not occur.

-Regent Windsor.

We are worried by your hostility and the nature of your attitude to our efforts. Also, we are worried by your nations apparent lack of education. We in the Ukraine do not speak Russian, we speak Ukrainian. Also to divert all problems with the Convoy, we are not prepared to send a Republican Helicopter and pick up the Pope directly from his residence. However, by Republican law we cannot allow any of your agents on the Helicopter. Attacks on the helicopter need not worry either. We assure you the helicopter is fitted with countermeasures and flares. We will promptly send the helicopter.

-Alexi Kalashnikov

OOC: Huh? What are you people doing with my head of state?

We are worried by your hostility and the nature of your attitude to our efforts. Also, we are worried by your nations apparent lack of education. We in the Ukraine do not speak Russian, we speak Ukrainian. Also to divert all problems with the Convoy, we are not prepared to send a Republican Helicopter and pick up the Pope directly from his residence. However, by Republican law we cannot allow any of your agents on the Helicopter. Attacks on the helicopter need not worry either. We assure you the helicopter is fitted with countermeasures and flares. We will promptly send the helicopter.

-Alexi Kalashnikov

-Reply-

You really must understand, our hostility is not only warrented, it is necessary to protect the idol of Catholicism. An assasin tried to kill the pope, and we must do everything in our power to defend the pope from forign agents.

On that note, your helicopter is not authorized, as it is military-grade. Any attempt to fly an armed craft above Imperial Territory will result in its swift destruction.

At any rate, we will allow you to fly an unarmed helicopter, with countermeasures, into our territory under the escort of 2 of our own military helicopters, which will promptly fly them back to the Ukraine.

Also, we must mention that Castel Gandolfo is located on uneven terrain. The pope must be escorted to another even-leveled location where the chopper may land to fly him out. However, this is also risky, as the assasin is still in the area. Escorting the Pope to Rome, Milan, Florence, or any other secure city would be our best option.

On another note, quite a few Ukrainans speak Russian. If your agents do not speak Russian, or any of the Imperial languages, we call into question their own training.

Ever growing tired of such demands,
-Regent Windsor

OOC: I believe that TG6R has ruled this RP a god-mod, as someone was in the process of claiming the Vatican as I started the RP.

OOC: Yes, me.

What are you doing with my head of state?

-Reply-

You really must understand, our hostility is not only warrented, it is necessary to protect the idol of Catholicism. An assasin tried to kill the pope, and we must do everything in our power to defend the pope from forign agents.

On that note, your helicopter is not authorized, as it is military-grade. Any attempt to fly an armed craft above Imperial Territory will result in its swift destruction.

At any rate, we will allow you to fly an unarmed helicopter, with countermeasures, into our territory under the escort of 2 of our own military helicopters, which will promptly fly them back to the Ukraine.

Also, we must mention that Castel Gandolfo is located on uneven terrain. The pope must be escorted to another even-leveled location where the chopper may land to fly him out. However, this is also risky, as the assasin is still in the area. Escorting the Pope to Rome, Milan, Florence, or any other secure city would be our best option.

On another note, quite a few Ukrainans speak Russian. If your agents do not speak Russian, or any of the Imperial languages, we call into question their own training.

Ever growing tired of such demands,
-Regent Windsor

We in no way are able to comply with your demands. We hereby cancel our request. But we will let it be known that any harm to the Pope, will fall squarely on your shoulders because your nation appears to be guarding him so. And as you said, because he is on your soil, any harm to him will be your undeniable fault. We certainly hope you will protect the Pope.

-Alexi Kalashnikov

Office of the Marshal Federatsii

Due to the aggressive nature of the Empire of Vineyard, Alexi had decided to recall his attempt. If anything happened to the Pope, he was sure the Sacred College of Cardinals would convene in Kiev, and his plan would go without a hitch.

OOC: Just now saw Constantinalia's post. Sorry man

Guys...no RPing another nation's head of state.

OFFICIAL ADMINISTRATOR DECREE

You are not an official administrator, please don't sign your posts as if you are.

He means as Administrator of Earth V....

You are not an official administrator, please don't sign your posts as if you are.

He is an admin of the Earth V community, thus he is issuing an official administration decree for Earth V roleplaying.

You are not an official administrator, please don't sign your posts as if you are.

ooc: He is the official mod of Earth V. As its creator, he alone (Along with Sharina in some cases) is responsible for settling disputes, ruling RPs as God-mods, nullifying RP's (As seen in this case), and ensuring that the rules are abided by. The RP he mentioned was the 'Pope' RP, which was done under false pretenses, as we later learned that the Papacy is an auctual player, inducted a short time before the RP took place.

While you are a NS moderator, TG6R is an Earth-V Moderator.

Im going out on a limb here, but please don't jump to conclusions.

ooc: He is the official mod of Earth V. As its creator, he alone (Along with Sharina in some cases) is responsible for settling disputes, ruling RPs as God-mods, nullifying RP's (As seen in this case), and ensuring that the rules are abided by. The RP he mentioned was the 'Pope' RP, which was done under false pretenses, as we later learned that the Papacy is an auctual player, inducted a short time before the RP took place.

While you are a NS moderator, TG6R is an Earth-V Moderator.

Im going out on a limb here, but please don't jump to conclusions.

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don't argue with the NS mods! that's just inviting more trouble - it's one of those self-evident ordeals [I get the point, and that's done].






Just as a point, NS mods really hate it when they read OFFICIAL ADMIN DECREE or something to that effect, because it's confusing to them, because they do the same thing. The solution to this problem is simply to change the decree declaration that leaves more certainty as to who is making the declaration about what.

[something like EARTH V OFFICIAL DECREE - it gets the point out and it's not official Official...]

my last quids about this - I'm not even supposed to be online now, sheesh...

OCC: Looks like I missed a good party. :(

Vineyard trying to kill the pope. Vineyard, even I didn't think you would go that low. Does your nation have any respect for anyone? Man, I'm really starting to feel sorry for your people. You make the Nazis look like Peace loving hippies at times and that's saying something in of it self. Even the Nazis didn't try to kill the Pope.

Transmission Origin: Pyongyang, North Korea

Today Solarius announced plans for the SSF, a solar sail freighter that could haul larger amounts of supplies from one orbital facility to another & even to the moon one day. This new technology will one day become a new industry that North Korea can use to further boost our growing economy and provide a space going transport to the world.

Signed

Juno Gwon, President

Transmission Origin: Pyongyang, North Korea

Following the SSF announcement, Solarius announced the first twelve SSR's were launched into Earth orbit yesterday. Today a new industry has been born that North Korea can use to further boost our growing economy and provide other nations with orbiting satellites needing repair a more cost effective method to fix their equipment starting almost immediately.

Signed

Juno Gwon, President

OCC: Minus the delay, as I promised here is the Military Declaration of Chile, Gabon, Paraguay and Uruguay. The following military declaration is just a general idea of what those countries use. While, I will be specify as much as possible to give a complete and full picture would take too long. However, if you want to wait longer let me know and I'll create a full picture, while I won’t be happy doing that as that means more work. I will work one out if you insist.] :D

Chile: Has a total force of 262,500 personnel with 153,038 in the Army, 71,925 in the Navy and 37,537 in the Air Force.

The Army is composed of 18 Divisions and 3 Air Brigades. It operates mostly American equipment with European equipment from various nations supplying some of the new equipment like Leopard II Main Battle Tanks, Scorpene class submarines and the HK 36 Assault Rifle.

The Navy consist of 12 Scorpène class submarines, 2 L class frigates (Jacob van Heemskerck class), 13 M class frigates (Karel Doorman class), 6 F100 Alvaro de Bazan class frigates, 21 Flyvefisken Class (SF 300) Multi-Role Vessels, 2 Maipo class (Batral type) small landing ships, 2 Orompello class utility landing craft, 1 Araucano replenishment oiler, 1 Aquiles logistics and relief ship, 3 Galicia Class LPD and 1 Patino Class Auxiliary Oiler. The Navy also operates 15 AS532SC Cougars, 15 Eurocopter Dauphins/Panthers and 12 P-3s.

The Air Force consists of 48 F-16s, 147 JAS 39 Gripens, 114 ENAER A-36/T-36, 1 IAI Phalcon("Condor"), 2 EMB-145 Erieyes, 18 P-3s, 6 EMB-111s, 2 Boeing 707 transports, 4 Airbus A310 MRTT, 15 C-130H Helcules, 12 C-212-400s, 15 CASA CN-235s, 27 Beech 99s, 9 Cessna Citations, 36 DHC-6 Twin Otter, 3 Gulfstream Four, 42 PA-28, 60 T-35 Pillán, 30 Pilatus PC-7, 18 Extra 300 L, 60 Eurocopter Cougars, 135 UH-1 Hueys, 75 Bell 412, 60 EC 635s, 6 MBB/Kawasaki BK117, 15 UH-60 Blackhawks, 45 Eurocopter Panthers, 60 HAL Dhruvs, 24 AH-1 Cobra and 48 Eurocopter Tigers.

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Gabon: Gabon maintains a total force of 14,100 personnel with 9,602 in the Army; 1,495 in the Navy and 3,003 in the Air Force. Added to this 7,000 PMCs are deployed in Gabon. The 7,000 PMCs were helping to train the Gabon armed services but, can also be used in a combat role.

The Gabon army is composed of 3 Infantry Brigades and a Tank Battalion. All of it’s equipment comes from Europe.

The Navy consists of 2 General D'Armee Ba Oumar (Super PATRA) class large patrol boats, 5 Flyvefisken Class (SF 300) Patrol Boats, 2 Karel Doorman Class Frigates, 1 Type 214 submarine and 1 Champlain class small landing ship.

The Air Force has in operation 24 Eurofighters plus a few dozen helicopters of various types (Panthers, Cougars so on).

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Paraguay: The military of Paraguay has a total of 55,800 military personnel. With 44,696 in the Army; 5,078 in the Navy and 6,026 in the Air Force. It uses a mix of equipment from many nations.

The Army is organized into 18 Infantry Divisions and 6 Cavalry Divisions. The Main equipment being American made with some from other nations. Of the three services, the army has the majority of personnel, resources, and influence.

The Navy has in operation 1 Itaipu (Roraima class) river gunboat and 2 Flyvefisken Class (SF 300) Patrol Boats.

The Air Force is small, but is composed of 24 F-16s, 13 T-35 Pilláns and dozens of helicopters and other aircraft of various sizes.

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Uruguay: The armed forces of Uruguay has a total of 23,900 active duty personnel with 15,200 in the army; 5,688 in the Navy and 3,012 in the Air Force.

The Army is composed of 4 divisions and is equipped with 54 M1A2 Main Battle Tanks, 30 M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, 90 OT-64, 55 Thyssen-Henschel Condor, 15 EE-9 Cascavel and 16 EE-3 Jararaca armored cars.

The Navy consists of 3 Karel Doorman Class Frigates, 3 Flyvefisken Class (SF 300) Patrol Boats and 3 Segura Class Minehunters. The Navy also includes a Marine Corps (Cuerpo de Fusileros Navales) consisting of four brigades (company sized).

The Air Force is composed of three Air Brigades. Combat aircraft include the FMA IA-58 Pucará and Eurofighter. Training aircraft include the Aermacchi SF.260, Beechcraft B-58 Baron, and Pilatus PC-7. Transport aircraft include the Lockheed C-130B Hercules, EMBRAER EMB-110 Bandeirante, EMBRAER EMB-120 Brasilia, Casa C-212-200 Aviocar, Cessna 206H Stationair, and Cessna T-41D Mescalero. Helicopters include the Bell UH-1H Iroquois, Bell 212, Eurocopter AS-365 N2 Dauphin, and Westland HC-2 Wessex.

A minor nitpick, UE.

These nations do not have US-made equipment in this timeline, as Sharina has not sold any US-made equipment to anybody for decades (since 1980's at least). Thus, these nations would not have F-16's.

I don't think the CSA sold anything to these nations either unless I'm mistaken.

-SIC-

It had been nearly 6 years on the battlefeilds of Iraq, Syria, and Kuwait. 6 years, and not without significant loss. Almoast 20,000 Vineyardian Soldiers had lost their lives in Iraq. This made Iraq the bloodiest conflict the Empire had been in since its "Ressurection". Of the divisions in Iraq, the Italian 3rd Battlegroup had been hardest hit, not to exclude the losses of the reserve divisions in Iraq. The reserve divisions were gutted to fill the void in the 3rd Battlegroup created by the casuilties, and the remainder of the Reserve divisions were sent back to Italy to be decommissioned, despite the looming war with UE.

As such, the 3rd Division's fighting strength was restored, and order had been brought to Iraq, Syria, and Kuwait, finally.

-Military Movements-
-1st Battlegroup on 'the alpine line'
-2nd Battlegroup In Bolivia, somewhere near the Argentine border
-3rd Battlegroup 'keeping the peace' in Iraq, Syria, and Kuwait, awaiting civil order to take hold as countries reform under Empire
-4th Battlegroup on border with Gabon
-5th Battlegroup on 'Alpine Line'
-6th Battlegroup on border with Gabon
-7th Battlegroup on Border with Gabon

-Reserve Divisions throughout the Congo have been called to arms.
-Italian Reserve Divisions are returning to Italy to be decommissioned (Not dissolved, basically put on rest, the soldiers return to their families, and the administrative & command units help coordinate effort in the Alps.)
-Slovenian, Croatian, Albanian, Bosnian, and Montenegrian Reserve Divisions called to Arms.

-Imperial Navy under command of Sharinian Fleet, somewhere in Caribbean.

Notice to All:

I will be leaving for vacation on Thursday (the 21st). I will be on vacation till the first week of January. I will be coming back to Earth V, so if someone will watch over my nations for me to make sure all of it stays intact I would be most grateful.

Tonight more then likely will be the last time I will be able to get on for the next two weeks. So, with that in mind. I wish you all a Merry Christmas, Hanukkah and whatever else holidays you might celebrate.

Also, I wish all of you a Happy New Year.

See, you all in the new year.

He is an admin of the Earth V community, thus he is issuing an official administration decree for Earth V roleplaying.

Then he should be specific that he's acting as an unofficial player-nominated RP referee and not an official administrator. Otherwise it confuses people into thinking he's a site admin, however unintentionally.

Then he should be specific that he's acting as an unofficial player-nominated RP referee and not an official administrator. Otherwise it confuses people into thinking he's a site admin, however unintentionally.
OOC (to clarify in detail, and note corrective action): "Official" is defined (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/official) as "appointed or authorized to act in a designated capacity" and "administrator" is defined as "a person who manages or has a talent for managing." Since this thread is only open to Earth V members for posting, there was no change that it would obfuscate a player into thinking it meant I was officially affiliated with Jolt or NationStates. However, I now realize (due to your notice) that the NS administrators and/or moderators could be confused by this usage. To avoid this problem you brought up, I'll mark such posts from henceforth as ex cathedra instead of "official" and change the positions of "administrator" and "moderator" (in all uses) to "premier" and "adjudicator," respectively. NS moderators constantly have a great deal of work to do; I understand why the old word choice would be confusing.

The Emirate of Alif Laam Miim, after having undergone a brush of relative isolation from international intrigue, has announced its semi-formal return to the diplomatic table.

The Emir Jalal announced today that the Royal Children: Aziz Abd as Salah al Malik ibn Mahmud Al Khalifa-Misri and Ismail Abd as Salah an Nasir Al Khalifa-Misri [both aged 15], are prepared to act in the name of the Emirate. The two are expected to graduate from the Royal Academy next year, as such, Emir Jalal has decided to introduce the children to the world, to prepare them for the challenges of running the state.

In addition, a number of domestic changes have been noted, among the following which are listed below:

* The Ministry of Industry and Economy, in fulfilling its role as the treasury department of the Emirate, has finally prepared a public copy of the budget of the Emirate. The contents are now available at the following link: PUBLIC BUDGET DECLARATIONS (http://www.freewebs.com/ducdesaintlazare/Public%20Budget%20for%20the%20Emirate.xls) [ooc: this is an ".xls" file, so if it does not work, I'll try to make a generic version of the budget declaration]

* The Ministry of Defense, having surveyed the threats from internal and external threats, and has thence resolved to make a draft plan to pursue a policy that will make the Emirate better adapted to address threats posed to its integrity and security.

* The Emirate has begun construction of several trans-Emirate railways, to be constructed and maintained by the Al Arabbiya Transportation and Construction Corporation. The primary concern is to link Al Qahirah to Juba, although the plan incorporates the addition of several other lines, among these:

+ Al Qahirah - Tripoli
+ Al Qahirah [- Khartoum] - Juba
+ N'Djamena [- Khartoum] - Djibouti

A survey of these routes will be made available soon. If plans from the PAC are completed, Al Arabbiya has announced that these tracks would be compatible with the requests of the planned Pan-African Railway project.

Details to arrive later on other projects.

THE WAR OF THE AMERICAS (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=511856)

This is the official War thread, so any comments relevant to its commencement must be relayed there.

The General Staff of the Emirate has issued its report on the best manner to optimize the effectiveness of the Emirate's armed forces, instituting new measures and organization structures to increase the mobility of the armed forces, authorizing new industries and defense contracts to modernize the armed forces, and centralizing the command structure to ensure accurate and effective tactical replies to threats.

The Emirate has tentatively issued a public declaration of its reorganization, although naval and air force assets are still under question. Details can be found at the following links:

ALM (http://www.freewebs.com/ducdesaintlazare/Military%20Forces%20%2D%20ALM.xls)

Abyssinia (http://www.freewebs.com/ducdesaintlazare/Military%20Forces%20%2D%20Abyssinia.xls)

Republican Protectorate of Chad (http://www.freewebs.com/ducdesaintlazare/Military%20Forces%20%2D%20Chad.xls)

-Imperial Palace (SIC, as there is no way in hell... err... no way one can peacefully enter the Imperial palace)-

The Imperial Library, in all its splendor, was an impressive room with bookcases extending up to the very top of the ceiling, which seemed to dim due to the lack of lighting towrds the very top. Imperial Chroniclers slowly moved to and fro around the large room, some calmly going up slidable ladders that ringed to room, to either stock returning books, look them up, or take them down for rental or use. The 'Room', for lack of a better word, echoed of a dozen wispered conversations going on throuhgout the area, the sound blending with rigid footsteps also echoing in the room. The center of the room was cleared of any book cases, all the books being stacked dozens of meters high all along the walls. Instead, small work tables were widly spaced out accross the smooth marble floor, leaving ample oppertunity for busy officials, scholers, and other officials to get by easily.

But it was one scholar, one official that caught the attention of a small crowd of scholars at one wall. Regent Windsor, in the flesh, was guestering wildly towards a map, talking faster (In a harsh whisper) than his collegues could catch on.

"Come again sir?"

"Yes!?"

"You are talking very quickly..." A smallish scholar said, lifting his index finger. Regent Windsor frowned. Well, from the very beginning then...

"See here, here, here, and here!?" He said, pointing to Bolivia, Russia, Arabia, and America. "Ourselves and our allies control most, if not the entirety of the oil supply!"

'Venesuela sir."

"That country can be dismissed, and easily so., which I shall get to later! We, meaning the RSA, Sharina, TG6R, and our very own Empire, own it all! Its amazing really, it hadn't occured to me! But of course, the only difficulty is..." Regent windsor asked, looking around the growing crowd. A brave soul piped up.

"Getting TG6R and the RSA to comply..."

"Exactly so! That is where my plan falters... You see, we can cut the RUN off of their oil supply easily. The fall of Venesuela is essentially guarenteed with the overwhelming might of our new-found American allies, and even if it were not, they have no way to transport it the distance to Europe."

"THey could start convoys..."

"Such convoys would be dividing a numerically smaller force even further, guarenteeing defeat. That, and the entirety of our submarine fleet is still in Europe."

"While true sir, they do have reserves..."

"Which can be burned!"

"But..what if they use neutural shipping?"

"That is where, like I previously stated, my plan ends, and begins."

"Begins? How?"

"Begins... in roder to enforce such a policy, we must infringe opon neutural trade rights. RUN's recent trade conference with ALM has guarenteed ALM's continued trade relations in the event of war, which did occur. That means one of two things... ONE: ALM will supply the RUN with oil, effectivly making our job that much harder and causing our troops more losses than necessary in Europe and Africa. Or TWO: We forsake our friendly ties with ALM, and turn around their oil shipments. Just oil shipments. Anything else could be definatly be called trade infringment."

"Sir, ALM historically has not stood for this infringment."

Regent Windsor hung his head at this notion, thinking. He looked up. "What other shoice do we have..."



-Encrypted Transmission-

All units in ALM are to leave the nation of ALM, and make for Europe. If questioned, cite the reason for departure as the "Need to assist war effort".

-The Usual.

ooc: As far as I have noted, oil trade does not exist here because no one has asked me to go beyond the usual trades that my country normally employs, particularly since it seems that a lot of the countries are more than self-sufficient to supply their own oil needs. Of course, it doesn't go into meaning that I won't trade any excess oil, but just to let you know, my country has a very very very very very very very very very large reserve, so that bonfire you're planning if going to be huge :D --- just ooc notes, otherwise play on :D]

ooc: As far as I have noted, oil trade does not exist here because no one has asked me to go beyond the usual trades that my country normally employs, particularly since it seems that a lot of the countries are more than self-sufficient to supply their own oil needs. Of course, it doesn't go into meaning that I won't trade any excess oil, but just to let you know, my country has a very very very very very very very very very large reserve, so that bonfire you're planning if going to be huge :D --- just ooc notes, otherwise play on :D]

ooc:
My plan is just to stop the oil trade... intercept cargo ships, etc. Not burn your reserves, but to bomb/attack UE's reserves.

Of course, the Empire would be willing to buy what oil is intended for MC or RUN nations, if it means keeping it out of their hands...

ooc:
My plan is just to stop the oil trade... intercept cargo ships, etc. Not burn your reserves, but to bomb/attack UE's reserves.

Of course, the Empire would be willing to buy what oil is intended for MC or RUN nations, if it means keeping it out of their hands...

[ooc: do i smell profits? :cool: ]

Monokrat Otto Rommel von Heinkel reveled the Great Sixth Reich System of Measure today. This new system is designed to use more natural units, such as the piędź (approximately the distance from the thumb to the pinkie). Beginning tomorrow, education in schools will include basic instruction in these units, including 1 kamień = 32 Pfund = 64 grzywny = 1024 łutów = 12,967 kg. In general, use of these units is not mandatory; state-sponsored research, education, and buildings [including roadways and railways], however, must use these units. The following units are consider acceptable in this new system of measure:

Length:

Ångström (Å) = 1.0 x 10–10 m
Linie (lin) = 1/12 Zoll
Zoll (z) = 2,54 cm / 0,025 400 m
Ławka (ław) = 4,46 cm / 0,044 600 m
Dłoń (d) = 7,44 cm / 0,074 400 m
Ćwierć (ć) = 14,89 cm / 0,148 900 m
Piędź (p) = 22,3 cm / 0,223 000 m
Stopa (s) = 29,8 cm / 0,298 000 m
Fuß (fu) = 3,05 dm / 0,304 800 m
Alen (Al) = / Elle (ell) = / Łokieć (ło) = 59,6 cm / 0,596 000 m
Schritt (sch) = 9,14 dm / 0,914 400 m
Krok (k) = 1/1000 mei / 1,609 344 m
Meile (mei) = 1,61 km / 1 609,344 m
Wegstunde (weg) = 4,83 km / 4 828,032 m
Furchenlänge* (fur) / Stajanie = 2,01 hm / 201,168 m
Seemeile (sm*) = 1,852 km / 1 852 m (international standard)
Astronomische Einheit (AU) = 149 597 870 691 m

Area:

Scheune (s) = 100 fm²
Kreiszoll (krz) = 5,07 cm² / ~0,000 506 707 479 164 m²
Quadratzoll (qz) = 6,45 cm² / 0,000 645 160 m²
Quadratfuß (qfu) = 9,29 dm² / 0,092 903 040 m²
Quadratschritt (qsch) = 83,6 dm² / 0,836 127 360 m²
Morgen (m) = 3,407 m²
Joch*** (j) = 4 046,856 422 400 m²
Włóka (w) = 30 morgen / 76 597,63 m²
Łan (ła) = 50 he / 500 000 m²

Volume:

Kubikzoll (kuz) = 16,4 cm³ / 0,000 016 387 064 m³
Kubikfuß (kuf) = 28,3 dm³ / 0,028 316 846 592 m³

Flüßigunze (flg) = / uncja objętości 2,96 cl / 0,029 573 529 562 500 l
Pint (pt) = 0,473 176 473 l
Noesel (n) = 0,94 l
Garniec (g) = 2,75 l
Gallone (gal) = 4,404 884 121 915 l****
Korzec (kor) = 50 l
Erdölbarrel (bbl) = 158,987 294 928 l
Łaszt (łas) = 3 000 l

Salzlöffel (sö) = 0,001 232 230 399 l
Teelöffel (teö) = 0,004 928 921 595 l
Esslöffel (eö) = 0,014 786 764 782 5 l
Tasse (ta) = 0,236 588 236 5 l

Mass

Łut (łut) = 1,266 308 593 75 g
Grzywna (gr) = 202,609 375 g
Pfund***** (pf) = 0,405 504 kg
Kamień (ka) = 12,967 kg

Angle

Grad (°) = π⁄180 rad

Solid Angle

Weinburg (w) = (180/π)² = 1 sr

Time

Svedberg (Sv) = 100 fs
Sekunde (s) = 1 s
Uhr = 3600 s
Tag = 86 400 s
Woch = 604 800 s
Monat = 2 592 000 s
Julian Jahr = 31 557 600 s
Julian Jahrzehnt = 3.1536×10⁸ s
Julian Jahrtausend = 3.155 76×10¹⁰ s


Speed/Velocity

Meilen pro Stunde (MpS) = 0,44704 m/s
Knoten (kn) = 1,852 km/h
Romanowski (R) = 2,997 924 58×108 m/s

Acceleration

Meilen pro Stunde pro Sekunde (MpS/s) = 4,4704×10^−1 m/s²
Knoten pro Sekunde (Kn/s) = ≈ 5,144 444×10^−1 m/s²

Force

Pfund-Kraft (P/K) = 4,4482216152605 N

Pressure

Torr / Millimeter Quecksilbersäule (mmHg) = 101325/760 Pa
Pfund pro Quadratzoll (pqz) = 6 894,757 293 168 Pa
Bar (bar) = 100 000 Pa

Heat

Rydberg (Ry) = Rydberg constant · Planck's constant · speed of light in a vacuum ≈ 2,179 872×10^−18 J
Øgrim (Ø) = 1,355 817 948 331 400 4 J
Świętosławski (Św) = 4,184 GJ

Power

Ugail (U) = 1,355 817 948 331 400 4 W

Electric Current

Küpfmüller (Küp) = ,9648 534 15 A
Wüthrich (W) = F/s = 96 485,341 5 A

Electric Charge

Kompfner (Kompf) ≈ 9,648 534 15 C
Faraday (F) = charge of one mole ≈ 96 485,341 5 C

Electromotive Force

1 Galvani (Ga) = Ø/Kompf ≈ 0,140 520 61 V

Electrical Impedance

Ohm (O) = Ga/Küp = 0,145 639 4 Ω

Dynamic Viscosity

Volk = pqz·s = 6 894,757 293 168 Pa·s

Information Entropy

1 Hart = 3.1790653(53) × 10^−23 J/K

Averge Kinetic Energy

Rankine (°R) = 1.8 × T[K]
Fahrenheit (°F) = T[K] × 1.8 − 459.67

Other

Kaliber (interior diameter of a tube or the exterior diameter of a wire or rod) = 25.4 mm


*"Achtelmeile" is also acceptable, but not standard.
**The English "nm" is acceptable, but not standard.
***"Joch" is also known as "Acker," but this is not standard.
****Garniec is preferred.
*****The Polish "funt" is acceptable, but not standard.

*Reminds people of the Kigali Summit*

Military movement IC:

Red Navy Deployment Orders

BLOCKADE FORCE (Admiral Corneliu Calotescu)

6 Kirov class battlecruisers
15 Project 1155.1 Fregat II Class Large ASW Ships
25 Project 956EM Sovremenny class destroyers
15 Horizon Common New Generation Frigates (CNGF) with long range RADAR
10 Akula-II attack submarines
10 Lada class attack submarines

All forces will blockade their locations after arrival in position. Destroyers, battlecruisers, and 10 submarines (5 Akula-II, 5 Lada) from the Baltic Fleet will patrol the Azores to the coast. The remaining 10 submarines will launch from Romania and patrol the Bosporus.

Diplomatic communiqué to Great Romeo

We want to strengthen our ties with you, and we want to establish an Asian Chinese embassy in your capital (Moscow?). We also want to establish five consulates spread over Russia, one consulate in Romania and one consulate in Costa Rica. We would of course be happy if you accept this invitation of establishing an embassy in Asian China.

Hu Jintao
President of the People's Republic of Asian China,
Chairman of the party and state Military Affairs Committees

Diplomatic communiqué to Great Romeo

We want to strengthen our ties with you, and we want to establish an Asian Chinese embassy in your capital (Moscow?). We also want to establish five consulates spread over Russia, one consulate in Romania and one consulate in Costa Rica. We would of course be happy if you accept this invitation of establishing an embassy in Asian China.

Hu Jintao
President of the People's Republic of Asian China,
Chairman of the party and state Military Affairs Committees
Diplomatic communiqué back to Asian China

We will gladly agree to the establishment of your embassy in Beograd, our capital. As for your consulates, here are the locations we suggest:

Moscow
Saint Petersburg
Khabarovsk
Krasnoyarsk
Novosibirsk
Bucharest
San José

We would also like to establish an embassy in your nation's capital.

Milan Srecko
Republican Republic of Great Romeo

SIC orders (Hand-delivered by armed courier. Meaning that you have to RP killing one and somehow eluding the ensuing man hunt while fighting your way through a province-lockdown and finally making away with the encrypted letter to 'safe' territory alone with a decoder machine/or a team of secret decoder men of your nation in order to intercept this messege.):

All submarines are to launch. Marines are to be dispatched via Velebit to west coast of Spain to sabotague docks (ooc: PEIRS, OR THINGS-THAT-SHIPS-USE-TO-UNLOAD-...STUFF!). All other submarines are to activly hunt incomming and outgoing ships of RUN origin. Search & board ships of Neutural origin.

God-speed

-Regent Windsor


ooc: I also thing TG6R deserves a round of applause for single-handedly comming up with a new system of measurement.

First in NS im sure.

Bravo!

IC:

~Cameroon Radio News Broadcast~

"At 11:00 last night Prime Minister Abele Crocifissa was assassinated. Army Chief Albert Legrand will be replacing the Prime Minister until another suitable leader is found. The army chief accused the late Prime Minister of pursuing policies that would have benefited the rich minority at the expense of the majority of the community and sees this as what could be a fresh start for the people of Cameroon. The army commander - who himself is a member of Thyrian ideology - said he plans on setting up a loose election to let the people have a voice on the matter as soon as is possible.

The commander has insisted that his goal is to establish a government that stands for all citizens of Cameroon.

There are signs that the fragile economy of Cameroon which has been on the rise the past few years has already been affected as many countries look for more stable regions to purchase their oil and petroleum products from."

OOC: Here's a link to the thread.
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=512430

[ooc: I'm making a completely new measurement system with a different base number [27] that is mathematically derived from the celestial revolution of a hypothetical planet. So to speak, it's two years in progress and I'm far from done with it...]


IC:

The Emirate of Alif Laam Miim sympathizes with its neighbor inn Cameroon and wishes to offer assistance to the re-establishment of a stable government there. We must also offer a firm caution, as the recent events in Cameroon have given to us impressions of a society on the brink of civil conflict. If need be, we can send civil advisors to your government, to hasten the establishment of such a stable government that we seek. It will not benefit us if the conflict expands.

SIC:

The National Defense Forces [FDN] of the Republican Protectorate of Chad are ordered to be mobilized at the moment in anticipation of such a conflict. Auxiliary forces are likewise ordered at high alert.


IC GENERAL:


The Emirate has approved a private contract for an international trading commission to establish its headquarters in Al Iskandariyah. The purpose of the establishment of such a commission would be to determine the effects of trade, the routes currently employed, the amount traded, and the commodities in need for states around the world. The so-called Organization of International Trade and Tariffs is a non-affiliated, non-profit entity that seeks to increase the transparency of international and intranational trades [where applicable] and make the global economy much easier to read and interpret, whereas before trade was a completely private matter with little outside knowledge. In his address, Emir Jalal expressed the simple reasons for allowing the establishment of such an organization: "I want my people to know where their resources are going and from whence they come. If we can account the vast supplies of the Emirate and its allies in the world, we can better appreciate those states with whom our trade is most appreciably instilled."
[ooc: this idea was taken as part of Vineyard's suggestion in ooc comments in the RSA thread... and instead of talking about it any more, I'm just doing it.]

In another address, the Emirate's nationalized petroleum company - Al Arabiyya Oil Company - has been finally institutionalized, with its base of operations in Damman, Arabia. Al Arabiyya Oil has been tasked with the management of the Emirate's oil resources, including production, refining, shipping, and internal distribution. It has also been tasked to assist global venture projects to uncover many new oil deposits in under-developed regions and excavate those deposits. With the Emirate's current production sat at about 17,930,283 bbl/day, Al Arabiyya oil has been authorized to sell about 10,000,000 bbl/day to prospective buyers, with clearance from the Emirate in advance [after all, the Emir is the CEO of the Company :D].

In addition to all of these programs, the Arab Organization for Industrialization has been authorized for its existence - serving to manufacture industrial products in the Emirate and abroad. Its base of operations is set to be established in Qattara, with branches in Mogadishu [Abyssinia], Damman [Arabia], Shiraz [Persia], and Bangui [Chad]. In serving as a primary manufacturer for the Emirate, the AOI will also begin serving as the primary domestic producer for military arms, including small arms brought under DPR licenses from HK [reference (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11862125&postcount=47)].


In all, progress in the Emirate was making long strides forward, although the reorganization of the armed forces as detailed in Emirate declarations is expected to last for at least one more year.

[ooc: there will be threads for the aforementioned companies... patience in the meantime if you want to start buying stuff...]

The Sharina Technocracy quietly approaches the Emirate, inquiring into the possibility of securing an oil supply from the Emirate. Sharina also quietly informs the Emirate that it would be interested in purchasing anywhere between 5,000,000 to the full 10,000,000 barrels of oil per day at above standard oil prices.

The Sharina Technocracy quietly approaches the Emirate, inquiring into the possibility of securing an oil supply from the Emirate. Sharina also quietly informs the Emirate that it would be interested in purchasing anywhere between 5,000,000 to the full 10,000,000 barrels of oil per day at above standard oil prices.

The Emirate quietly replies stating it would be quite difficult to arrange such an order at this time, considering that the markets have yet to formalize and set a standard rate for the purchase of oil. However, once the markets materialize for oil [and other products], the Emirate will quietly entertain such a proposal. In the meantime, the Emirate will quietly stock up its reserves of oil and other tradeable products and materials until such a time permits the sale of these products and materials.

[ooc: ooc details on this market thing to follow, with much input requested from Vineyard...]

Reich News Network alert

The two largest Norwegian petroleum companies, Norsk Hydro and Statoil, have announced that they have agreed to merge. The resulting company will be Norsk Forend Petroleumselskap (Norwegian United Petroleum Company). The Protectorate of the Great Sixth Reich Scandinavia will have a 63% share in the company following the merger. Norsk Forend-Petroleumselskap will have a formidable production capacity of 1.9 million Erdölbarrel (bbl) per Tag (T).

OOC: The TG6R unit bbl/T is equal to bbl/d.

OOC: Alright here are the candidates in the Cameroon Election and while you guys aren't going to decide who makes it into office you will have input depending on if, how, and who your countries support. If you want nothing to do with the small fledgling country then just ignore this.


IC:
Cameroon Poster: Candidates Positions for Cameroon

War in the Americas

Ebede Angbwa: Supports the Republic of the United Nations in the war effort. However Ebede does not believe that becoming involved on a military level
would benefit the Cameroon people at this time. He does however believe other sorts of aid could be possible and with the help of great nations such as Alif Laam Miif perhaps Cameroon could put an end to this conflict through diplomatic means.

Pierre Douala: Pierre believes that the war in the America's is completely unnecessary and believes that remaining neutral as TG6R is would most benefit the countries people. Pierre would however like to offer aid to those civilians who are hurt by the war on both sides.

Achille Ze: Supports the Vineyardian Empire and believes that the only way to move forward in todays world is to become better affiliated with the countries previous rulers. Achille believes that if the Great Vineyardian Empire would ask for troops it is Cameroon's obligation to provide as much help as can be offered.


Same Sex Marriage Ban:
Ebede Angbwa: Opposes (opposes a ban but does not support same sex marriages)

Pierre Douala: Supports

Achille Ze: Opposes


Tax Cuts for the Wealthy:

Ebede Angbwa: Opposes

Pierre Douala: Opposes

Achille Ze: Supports


Country Budget Spending:

Ebede Angbwa: Ebede supports a pay as you go approach and supports spending more money as long as you can find explain a safe way to pay for it without cutting other programs. We need to use the pay as you go approach to create surpluses.

Pierre Douala: Supports a pay as you go approach.

Achille Ze: Does not support the pay as you go approach because he believes that it is alright to cut some programs in order to supply money for other more important programs.


Stand on Abortion:

Ebede Angbwa: It is an issue best left to the decision of a woman and her doctor. We need to look for common ground and reduce the number of abortions.

Pierre Douala: Reducing the number of unplanned pregnancies leads to fewer abortions. He supports adoption agencies, reproductive education, and availability to contraception.

Achille Ze: Achille is "pro-life" and believes that protecting the most vulnerable among us is a priority.


Education in Cameroon:

Ebede Angbwa: We ought to have a Cameroon standard that all students should graduate from high school and be ready to go to college. Eliminate financial barriers to college. More school funding to begin with and Ebede also supports the building of a University of Cameroon in Ndelele that is supported by the government because the current private institutions are not.

Pierre Douala: Reduce classroom size, fund special education, get the federal government out of our classrooms, increase funding for the people of Cameroon to finish High School. College is unnecessary and will take the youth out of our economy by making them go to school for another four years.

Achille Ze: Wants to reduce classroom size and require that all Cameroonians gain an education through the 8th grade. After this point it is legal to leave the schools to work.


Soccer Team for the World Cup:

Ebede Angbwa: Supports entering the Cameroon Soccer team into the world cup. This is a time when the people of Cameroon need something to cheer about and we should give them that.

Pierre Douala: Supports the Cameroon Soccer team however Pierre believes that their are more important things to worry about in the country at this time.

Achille Ze: Achille supports the Cameroon Soccer team and believes that entering them into the World Cup would show that Cameroon will emerge from the recent happenings stronger than ever.




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


IC:
To: The Emirate of Alif Laam Miim:
From: Cameroon Army Chief Albert Legrand

The nation of Cameroon would love to establish diplomatic relations with the people of Alif Laam Miim. However the sending of civil advisor's may is unclear to me I would insist that you explain to me more of what your offer entails. I am unclear of what your plan of action is however if you could provide some more solid ground work this could most assuredly be of assistance. I hope that the great nation of Alif Laam Miim will be their in the coming years while Cameroon is pushing through this troubled time and one day we will aid you however you need.



Edit: OOC: Just a few questions what's the difference between SIC and IC and is one week of posts equal to a year? Oh and Alif if I get a leader before New Years I will be submitting a soccer team if either Ebede or Achille win.

[ooc: not because I hate Cameroon football...]

SIC: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs looks around for a lump sum of $50bil and adds it to Douala's party's account, hoping that he will win.

SIC reply to IC communication:
Esteemed Interim Government of Cameroon,

The Emirate is duly interested in seeing the rise of a stable and assured neighbor in Cameroon. We only offer civil advisors because we know sending military advisors will cause alarm among our neighbors, and furthermore your government does not need to establish its military presence in Africa yet. Our civil advisors have had many years of experience in managing the Emirate, with recent pacification efforts in the former Arabician territories [Saudi Arabia et al.]. We realize a need to establish a stable and functioning government as soon as possible or otherwise waste years of valued time and resources to fixing the errors of our generation past. As such, we are willing to offer whatever your government needs to stabilize the country and function in the world as a preeminent African state.

In addition to our offers, we strongly your government to attend the Pan African Conference [link enclosed], as a venue to increase your government's share of influence in the workings of pan-Africanism in our day. Furthermore, our offer for a mutual protection pact [MDP] still stands, if your government should find an interest within it.

Prime Minister Yusuf Hassan



[ooc replies to ooc questions:

OOC = out-of-character
IC = in-character
SIC = secret in-character / special in-character ; to sum up a story, it's secret to those who are addressed in the label

Time
one RL year = one year

exception: technology cannot be researched at this rate, which means that while your government can continue to function at the one week=one year rate, for about 52 years, your government will remain at the 2007 tech level [since it is nearing that time anyway...]. If you need me to explain this further, just ask in the OOC thread

If it pains you so much, I'm certain that we can work out a subsidy to arrange for a Cameroon team to show up at the World Cup. Speaking up subsidy, have you gotten your economy stats in order? If you need help with that, we can supply [specifically, Kopparbergs...]. Enough ooc...]

SIC:

A mysterious contribution of 50 billion USD appears in Douala's campaign coffers from Luft Industries (an aviation consulting group), matching ALM's contribution.

SIC communique:

The Empire, while encouraging the party under Achilles Ze, strongly wishes for the said canidate to abandon his support for tax-cuts to the wealthy, and highly recommends that the said canidate support same-sex marriage. Then, the canidate shall have the Empire's full support - even monetary.

The Empire is also alarmed at the seemingly inexhaustable suply of money feilded by the canidate Pierre Douala's campaign, and strongly encourages Mr. Ze to investigate this matter, and if found to have recieved anymous contributions, flaunt forign involvement (Even if the opposing canidate denounces this as being a false-hood).


ooc: 100 Million is a LOT of money in a country such as Cameroon. Way too much money. Despite the obvious benefits from such funds, forign involvement is almoast blatent.

and highly recommends that the said canidate support same-sex marriage
OOC: Ze already supports same-sex "marriage." I think you never read the word "ban" in that post. :p

ooc: 100 Million is a LOT of money in a country such as Cameroon. Way too much money. Despite the obvious benefits from such funds, forign involvement is almoast blatent.

[ooc: as far as I recalled, no such international conventions exist to determine how much monetary investment is "blatant" - besides that, with $100bil, I think Cameroon can somewhat rest easily for the next couple of years. Consider it's an investment into the future.]

TO HIS EMINENCE, OTTO VON HIENKEL ROMMEL

The Emir of Alif Laam Miim wishes to recognize you for your renowned efforts to promote a strong and stable harmony in the world. For this, he wishes to confer upon you the honor of being the first non-ALM national to receive a title from the Royal Order of the Crescent - for demonstrating a true desire to secure the blessings of peace and prosperity to our posterity; for rendering assistance to countries truly in need and with wisdom to the proper measure of assistance; for standing on the foundations of the righteous path of a dignified enlightened ruler of the Right-Conservative Monocracy of The Great Sixth Reich.

It is with a gracious heart that the Emir confers this title upon your name, and with humble hands, we offer this as a token of our appreciation to your efforts to remain a peaceful force that manages a stalwart foundation for the stability of many states around the world, yet recognizes the need for limited but warranted military force, and in doing so, saved the bloodshed of many more than what was given. It is our hope that your continued efforts shine as a bright star to our neighbors, and to our enemies, that they may see another way to live the righteous path, regardless of what they call unto Allah or of their gods. Mankind shares the struggle of his existence upon the same world, and it is with men of your character that we still have an existence to share.


May Allah bless you and your household!

Emir Jalal ibn Abbas ibn Mahmud Abd Allah Al Misri
جلالأمهر ابنمحموي عبد اللد العربية

TO HIS EMINENCE, GENERAL CARL HAMILTON

The Emir of Alif Laam Miim wishes to recognize you for your renowned efforts to promote a strong and stable harmony in the world. For this, he wishes to confer upon you the honor of receiving a title from the Honorable Order of the Crescent for Distinguished National Service - for demonstrating countless acts of welfare for the stability of the Middle East, as a safe haven for the Emirate and our dear allies in the Kingdom of Kopparbergs; for arranging and assisting the establishment of a more secure Red Sea Alliance, to attain the peace and security that you have long sought and thence struggled to maintain; for staying by the side of allies in conflicts and in peace; for guarding the integrity of the principles upon which your government operates and likewise influences its neighbors locally, regionally, and globally.

It is with a gracious heart that the Emir confers this title upon your name, and with humble hands, we offer this as a token of our appreciation to your efforts to remain a peaceful force that holds true the principles of a rightly-guided man. With such acknowledged influence from an ally that shares a long history with the Emirate, it is the effort of you and people with your disposition that manages to keep the world from tearing itself apart. Through the Sistani conflict, and into the present crisis, the suggestions, mandates, and otherwise well-conceived counsel that you provide your allies and your government is a priceless gem in this world tarnished with the corrigible forces of hostility, hatred, and prejudice; something that we hope is well emanated in the world. The small actions you make make great contributions to the stability of the Middle East and to the world at large.


May Allah bless you and your works!

Emir Jalal ibn Abbas ibn Mahmud Abd Allah Al Misri
جلالأمهر ابنمحموي عبد اللد العربية

OOC: To copy ALM :)

IC:

Decorations of the Monocracy, including 2006 award winners! (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=12146425#post12146425)

OOC: To copy ALM :)
IC: Decorations of the Monocracy, including 2006 award winners!
OOC: Ouch! That was a massive list of nice decorations! Good work TG6R!

[ooc: no one is accepting, everyone is giving... take and receive...]


Military reforms in the organization of the Armed Forces of the Emirate are nearing completion - for all points and purposes, the Armed Forces of Alif Laam Miim are as follows in the public declarations:

ALM declaration (http://www.freewebs.com/ducdesaintlazare/Military%20Forces%20%2D%20ALM.xls)

The military declaration will soon be updated as the official military declaration for the Emirate in all public documents and declarations establishing such.

[ooc: no one is accepting, everyone is giving... take and receive...]


Military reforms in the organization of the Armed Forces of the Emirate are nearing completion - for all points and purposes, the Armed Forces of Alif Laam Miim are as follows in the public declarations:

ALM declaration (http://www.freewebs.com/ducdesaintlazare/Military%20Forces%20%2D%20ALM.xls)

The military declaration will soon be updated as the official military declaration for the Emirate in all public documents and declarations establishing such.

OOC:

Military declarations in a spreadsheet? Nice!

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m98/kopparbergs/coat_of_arms_kpbg.jpg
The Kingdom of Kopparbergs

Press release from the desk of General Carl Hamilton

The other day General Carl Hamilton, the former Secretary of Defense and today the Red Sea Alliance Administrator of The Kingdom of Kopparbergs, received a most honored decoration from the Emirate of Alif Laam Miim: the Honorable Order of the Crescent for Distinguished National Service.

Mr. Hamilton received the Order with the following words:

I'm very flattered by getting this most honorable Order. I really didn't expect to get something like this, I've only done my work as the Secretary of Defense. I'm going to continue my work as the Official Red Sea Alliance Administrator of the Kingdom of Kopparbergs now, and it's my intention to continue to work for peace and a stable Northern Africa and Middle East. As I see the situation now, the future looks bright, the only dark clouds in the sky right now is the uprising war in the Americas. Unfortunate the RSA hasn't came up with a unified policy in this war, but I'm not that worried about the situation in the RSA, the differences is mostly a political stance.

SIC (Secret In-Character)

Orders to the Nigerian Army, Eastern Division:
AAF11 in Maiduguri and AAF13 in Yola. Orders to the Nigerian Marine Corps in NM8, Uyo.

Close the border to Cameroon. No one should be allowed to enter Kopparbergs Nigeria from Cameroon. Patrol the border 24/7, highest priority in the northern (towards Lake Chad) and southern (coastal) parts.

Signed,
King Mohammed VI

Orders given by
Rav Aluf Dan Halutz
IDF Chief of the General Staff



Orders to the Sayeret Matkal's (Special Elite Force troops) in AAF11, Maiduguri.

Prepare a unit for a mission within 48 hours.

Signed,
King Mohammed VI

Orders given by
Rav Aluf Dan Halutz
IDF Chief of the General Staff


Immediately when these orders were given, Nigeria was taken to Defcon level three. A couple of hours later, the activity amongst the eastern border (towards Cameroon) raised to a level not seen since the United Netherlands invaded Equatorial Guinea a couple of years ago.
Merkava MK4 tanks moved towards the northern part of the border, and stopped a few kilometers from the border.

Again: This is all SIC!

OOC: A map, just for reference (NM8, Uyo is the rightmost of the three blue squares):
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m98/kopparbergs/nigeria-bases.jpg

Diplomatic communiqué back to Asian China

We will gladly agree to the establishment of your embassy in Beograd, our capital. As for your consulates, here are the locations we suggest:

Moscow
Saint Petersburg
Khabarovsk
Krasnoyarsk
Novosibirsk
Bucharest
San José

We would also like to establish an embassy in your nation's capital.

Milan Srecko
Republican Republic of Great Romeo
We agree to your suggested locations of consulates, and confirm that we're establishing an Asian Chinese embassy in Beograd. Mr. Fan Zhiyi will be the official ambassador in Beograd.

We're making a very rare exception now, as foreign embassies are banned in our capital Shanghai. But we do want to have the embassy of Great Romeo in Shanghai, as you're our most important ally. All other foreign embassies in Asian China are located in the city Hangzhou, located 180 km southwest of Shanghai. The rules for foreign embassies in Asian China are attached to this message, but you can read them just as information as they don't apply to the embassy of Great Romeo.

We're looking forward to getting an even better relation between Asian China and Great Romeo.

If some of your ships or planes do need to refuel on their way to Costa Rica, you're given permission to use our base at the Johnston Atoll, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

Hu Jintao
President of the People's Republic of Asian China,
Chairman of the party and state Military Affairs Committees

Rules for Foreign Embassies within The People's Republic of Asian China
All foreign embassies in Asian China are located in the city Hangzhou (population: 3.9 million), the capital of Zhejiang Shěng, 180 km southwest of the Asian China capital Shanghai.
Foreign ambassadors are not allowed to visit Shanghai, they are required to have special permission to enter the capital.
No arms of any kind are allowed at the embassies, there is no need for such, as the crime rate in the diplomatic district of Hangzhou is zero (the Asian Chinese police are prioritizing that area).
A maximum of 100 persons are allowed in each embassy. No helicopters are allowed, only ordinary cars.

Asian China is resuming the commercial whale-hunting program in the Pacific

The authorities in Shanghai (ACCP, The Asian Chinese Communist Party) have announced that the commercial whale-hunting program will be resumed. No whale hunting has been made the last ten years, but that will change now.

The annual quota allowed by the ACCP will be:
50 Gray whales
10 Sperm whales
100 Sei whales
50 Bryde's whales
400 Minke whales
50 Humpback whales
100 Fin whales

With the outbreak of Solitudo Vomica finally under control, the military of the CWAA has set up a Quarantine zone in western Mali. The valley which they are placed in has been turned into an enescabable location with the edition of high walls and a well equipped security force.

IC:

Cameroon Newspaper Article

Today after a somewhat calm election in Cameroon it has been decided that Pierre Douala is to be the next President of Cameroon. This event came after the unprecedented drop out of candidate Ebede Angbwa a mere few hours after the election booths had opened, up to that point it seemed that Achille Ze was going to win the election. In an even more surprising move Pierre Douala named Achille Ze the Minister of State for the Interior. Cameroon Army General Albert Legrand hopes this will quell some of the tension caused recently but is worried it could cause more.







SIC:

To: The Emirate of Alif Laam Miim:
From: President Pierre Douala

The nation of Cameroon as well as myself would oblige any help you may be able to provide in ushering us through these troubled times. Your offering to send us civil advisors to guide us through these harsh and troubled times in our nation shows great compassion and we accept your offer with great gratitude. Also I intend to have Cameroon represented at the Pan African Conference if you merely tell me how this would be done. The idea of a Mutual Protection Pact also seems to be of value to our aspiring nation and I am willing to speak with you about this matter. Thank you.


President Pierre Douala

SIC reply:

The Emir is very well pleased to hear that your successful bid for the election has increased the stability in Cameroon. We are furthermore delighted to hear your acceptance for civil advisors; we shall secure a delegation to arrive in your capital as soon as possible. As far as the Pan African Conference is concerned, activity is somewhat slow at the moment, but you can visit them at Cape Town [link enclosed here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=502035)], with our best regards. Considering the prospects of an MDP proposal, a meeting in Al Qahirah could perhaps benefit us both, if it pleases your government. These talks could also usher in a formal exchange of diplomatic relations [i.e. embassy exchange, formal recognition of each other, et cetera...], which the Emirate strongly values and hopes that your government will be willing to reciprocate.

Until then, we wish your government the best of luck in continuing prosperous policies and improve the stability in Cameroon.

PM Yusuf Hassan

With the outbreak of Solitudo Vomica finally under control, the military of the CWAA has set up a Quarantine zone in western Mali. The valley which they are placed in has been turned into an enescabable location with the edition of high walls and a well equipped security force.

[ooc: is this sic or ic?]

^
Its IC. I was just puttin it out there that my neighboring nations dont need to worry about infected going into their countries anymore

-SIC Telegram to President Pierre Douala-

The Empire would formally like to congratulate you on a well deserved and clean victory in the Presidential Elections. The Empire would like to extend its hand to its brothers, the Cameroonians, and offer whatever services the Empire could provide. Cameroonian stability is a top priority on the Empire's Agenda, along with Stabilizing the rest of Africa, especially from aggressors such as the RUN, which had invaded Africa on multiple occasions.

For starters, the Empire would like to offer the brightest of the Cameroonian Youth the opportunity to attend the Imperial College in Zagreb, free of charge.

We also wish to extend to your nation several treaties and proposals. The first of which being the RSA. Recent Efforts have been made within the RSA to include members from outside the RSA geographical commonality (Namely, the Red Sea), and the Empire is certain that an application by Cameroon to join the defensive alliance would surely be accepted.

The second proposal we would like to offer to your nation is the opportunity to retrain and refit the Military of Cameroon. The enactment of such, would however, have to be delayed until the end of the War with the RUN, after which the Empire will have accumulated a weapons surplus. However, despite the dire need of personnel at the fronts, we can offer your troops (And Recruits) the opportunity to train alongside Imperial Recruits and Reservists, as the Empire gears up for war. As previously mentioned, we need as many men as we can get, and as such, drill sergeant, trainers, and instructors are in high demand; making us incapable of dispatching any to Cameroon. Therefore, the offer stands for now under the provision that Cameroonian troops are trained in Imperial Territory.

The Third proposal we would like to broach is the matter of Borders. The Empire needs trading partners, especially in such turbulent times as these. We would therefore like to extend to your nation a limited open borders agreement, and a trade rights agreement. We do however request that no foreign force be allowed to pass between our borders, as the RUN may, and probably will, attempt to use such an open borders agreement to their advantage, and slip agents and troops behind out lines (As a front is opening along the Gabon-Congo border). Hence why we term such an agreement 'limited' open borders.

We do hope that yourself, and your advisor Achilles Ze, take these offers under consideration.

Long Live the Empire and Cameroon! Peace and stability eternal!

-Regent Windsor

OOC: This is part #2 of post #1198 (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12153933&postcount=1198).

SIC (Secret In-Character)

The King of Kopparbergs Africa, King Mohammed VI, is in a conference with the IDF Chief of the General Staff, Rav Aluf Dan Halutz. This is taking place in Lagos, the capital of Kopparbergs Nigeria.

-With all respect sir, but I really need to know what's up if I should have a chance of giving the right orders to my men. You have just told me that we need to raise the Defcon level to three, and prepare for action in the eastern parts of Nigeria. I cannot work under these terms, I need to know everything! Dan Halutz was very upset, but he tried to not show it to the King.

-Okay Dan, the situation may be very serious. We're going to secure the fresh water supply in the northeastern part of Nigeria. 15% of Nigeria's fresh water comes from Lake Chad, and we need to make sure that the new regime in Cameroon doesn't dry up the sea.

-Hey, hey! Are you sitting here and telling me that we're going to invade the northern part of Cameroon? Are you aware of the fact that such an operation takes weeks to plan?

-I'm having all the plans ready, all you have to do is to follow my orders, Mr. IDF Chief of the General Staff! said King Mohammed VI with a sarcasm in his voice...

With the outbreak of Solitudo Vomica finally under control, the military of the CWAA has set up a Quarantine zone in western Mali. The valley which they are placed in has been turned into an enescabable location with the edition of high walls and a well equipped security force.
To CWAA authoroties

We're having around 150 Nigerien people in quarantine outside the capital Niamey. We would like to know if it's possible for us to buy "accommodation" for these people in your quarantine zone in western Mali? We will of course pay you for this!

Ester Jonasson
Secretary of Interior
Kingdom of Kopparbergs

[ooc: apparently not enough attention has been devoted to this...]

IC GENERAL [meaning not that people will know about it, but whatever is stated is known by all]:

Intelligence by numerous accounts and perspectives suggests a Kurdish revolt, likely due to policies pursued by those countries currently possessing Kurdish territories [i.e. Moorington and Granate]. Details on the breadth and depth of this revolt remains unknown but all sources suggest monitoring the situation to ensure that it does grow out of hand.

[link (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=512960)]

To CWAA authoroties

We're having around 150 Nigerien people in quarantine outside the capital Niamey. We would like to know if it's possible for us to buy "accommodation" for these people in your quarantine zone in western Mali? We will of course pay you for this!

Ester Jonasson
Secretary of Interior
Kingdom of Kopparbergs

Honorable Ester Jonasson,

The CWAA is willing to take these infected off of your hands for however much you see fit. We suggest shipping be madeby air.
Colonel Harut al-Quds

An update on the progress of the following projects:


The expansion of the Dubai docks - 1 year
Total cost estimate: $14.5bil [supported by a generous $10bil grant by the MoD]

Heavy Industry Manufacture/Industry Commission - completed
Total cost: $18bil [supported by a generous $10bil grant by the MoD]

Private Oil Trading/Refining/Extracting Company Commission - completed
Total cost: $1.54bil

Space Program Development - 7 years
Total cost estimate: $450bil [supported by a generous $100bil grant by the MoD]

All willing contributors to ongoing projects should submit applications to the Emirate Ministry of Industry and Economy.

IC:

Cameroon Newspaper Article

Today after a somewhat calm election in Cameroon it has been decided that Pierre Douala is to be the next President of Cameroon. This event came after the unprecedented drop out of candidate Ebede Angbwa a mere few hours after the election booths had opened, up to that point it seemed that Achille Ze was going to win the election. In an even more surprising move Pierre Douala named Achille Ze the Minister of State for the Interior. Cameroon Army General Albert Legrand hopes this will quell some of the tension caused recently but is worried it could cause more.

President Pierre Douala

Hearing news of your triumphant victory, the Monocracy sends our most profound ecstasy. We wish to further our relationship with Cameroon in order to alleviate the nation of Cameroon.

First of all, we would look favorably upon an embassy exchange.

Secondly, we are pleased to announced that Cameroon supporters in our nation have organized a scholarship program for all citizens of Cameroon accepted into any of our nation's world-renowned universities.

Thirdly, we ask for an increase in economic relations. In particular, our airlines wish to serve your nation's airports.

Fourthly, we would like to establish a Goethe-Institut in your nation to further international cultural education.

Best wishes,
Otto Rommel von Heinkel
Monocrat
The Right-conservative Monocracy of the Great Sixth Reich

OOC: ecstasy = "rapturous delight," not methylenedioxymethamphetamine.

::British frontier with Scotland::

Brigade General Louis Pichot de Champfleury looks onto the Scotish frontier with the 1st Foreign Cavalry Regiment, the 1st Foreign Regiment, and the 1st Foreign Engineer Regiment getting ready to move into Scotland to help them with their civil unrest after the fall of the Gaelic Federation. General de Champfleury hopes that there is going to be little to no fighting from the Gaelic Federation Military Forces.

::British Port of Portsmith::

6th Light Armored ("Dauget") Division [heavily reinforced]
Brig. Gen. Bernard Janvier, France, command the division

With the 6th Light Armored Division getting into Assault Craft to move over to the Ireland to help restore order to a civil unrested nation from the fall of the Gaelic Federation. With the help of some of the internal paramilitary forces the operation of restoring order should not take that long.

WACN REPORT: FASOAN REBELS ATTACK POINTS IN FADA-NGOURMA
Rebels, most likely from the former Burkina Fasoan government and its followers, attacked a Police Station, a Mosque, and a Hospital in the city of Fada-Ngourma. Military reports tell us that they slipped over the borders of Togo and Benin, possibly aided by those country's governments, and stole vehicles from a small town near the border. They then drove to Fada-Ngourma and placed bombs at the city's Mosque and Hospital. When these were detonated, they ambushed the police outside the station with small arms fire and RPG's. The perpetrators made it out of town and are currently being hunted down by the military. Reports coming in are sketchy, but an estimated 100-150 people were killed in the attacks.

WACN SPECIAL REPORT
After the deadly rebel attack today, Premier Bengazi is addressing the nation.
"My glorious citizens! We have come under attack by rebels of a corrupt and dead government. These heathens have been aided by our neighbors to the south, Togo and Benin. If they are watching this right now, I advise them to take cover as the reprisal for this attack will be swift and sure. I have asked the House of Sovereigns for permission to declare war on these Rogue nations to avenge the deaths of 150 men, women and children.

Reports come in from the House of Sovereigns that after a vote of 89-11, the CWAA is going to war with Togo and Benin. May God have mercy on the innocent there.


Gade-Mladou, Near the CWAA/Togo/Benin Triborder

The military mobilised with the 1st Mauritanian, Malian, and Burkina Fasoan Army Corps along with the Geurilla Army of the CWAA. Led by Commander in Chief Ungawa, they are preparing to assault Togo from the north, sweeping down to the coast then hitting Benin from the North and West. Airstrikes and artillery barrages have begun on the cities of Mango and Dapaong, hitting manufacturing and military targets.

OOC: I will make a thread for this later

TO HIS EMINENCE, OTTO ROMMEL VON HIENKEL

The Emir of Alif Laam Miim wishes to recognize you for your renowned efforts to promote a strong and stable harmony in the world. For this, he wishes to confer upon you the honor of being the first non-ALM national to receive a title from the Royal Order of the Crescent - for demonstrating a true desire to secure the blessings of peace and prosperity to our posterity; for rendering assistance to countries truly in need and with wisdom to the proper measure of assistance; for standing on the foundations of the righteous path of a dignified enlightened ruler of the Right-Conservative Monocracy of The Great Sixth Reich.

It is with a gracious heart that the Emir confers this title upon your name, and with humble hands, we offer this as a token of our appreciation to your efforts to remain a peaceful force that manages a stalwart foundation for the stability of many states around the world, yet recognizes the need for limited but warranted military force, and in doing so, saved the bloodshed of many more than what was given. It is our hope that your continued efforts shine as a bright star to our neighbors, and to our enemies, that they may see another way to live the righteous path, regardless of what they call unto Allah or of their gods. Mankind shares the struggle of his existence upon the same world, and it is with men of your character that we still have an existence to share.


May Allah bless you and your household!

Emir Jalal ibn Abbas ibn Mahmud Abd Allah Al Misri
جلالأمهر ابنمحموي عبد اللد العربية

Das Büro des Monokrats
Office of the Monocrat
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fb/Wappen_Deutsches_Reich_-_Reichswappen_%28Klein%29.png/100px-Wappen_Deutsches_Reich_-_Reichswappen_%28Klein%29.png

Press release

Monocrat Otto Rommel von Heinkel has recently been awarded by Emir Jalal ibn Abbas ibn Mahmud Abd Allah Al Misri, Emir of Alif Laam Miim, the Royal Order of the Crescent for promoting "a strong and stable harmony in the world." Monocrat von Heinkel is the only non-national of Alif Laam Miim to have ever received this honor.

Although Monocrat von Heinkel did not have time to comment on this honor, he did address the honor while giving a speech at the Akademia Obrony Narodowej (AON). During the speech, he explained that the role of the armed forces of the Great Sixth Reich is that of protecting humanity and maintaining stability in the world.

Monocrat von Heinkel finished the speech:
"The recent honor bestowed upon me by Alif Laam Miim is humbling, to say the least. However, it would not be possible without the constant regard for mankind demonstrated by our soldiers, our airmen, our sailors, our logistical personnel, our medical personnel, our citizens. I do not preponderate over the country; the country preponderate over me."

::British frontier with Scotland::

Brigade General Louis Pichot de Champfleury looks onto the Scotish frontier with the 1st Foreign Cavalry Regiment, the 1st Foreign Regiment, and the 1st Foreign Engineer Regiment getting ready to move into Scotland to help them with their civil unrest after the fall of the Gaelic Federation. General de Champfleury hopes that there is going to be little to no fighting from the Gaelic Federation Military Forces.

::British Port of Portsmith::

6th Light Armored ("Dauget") Division [heavily reinforced]
Brig. Gen. Bernard Janvier, France, command the division

With the 6th Light Armored Division getting into Assault Craft to move over to the Ireland to help restore order to a civil unrested nation from the fall of the Gaelic Federation. With the help of some of the internal paramilitary forces the operation of restoring order should not take that long.


ooc: Woah, woah. Hold your horses. How did that happen? Last I saw you were planning an invasion!

Also, you never responded to my inquiry. Are you joining the war? Currently its the RUN -against- Sharina, GR, and Myself.

ooc: Woah, woah. Hold your horses. How did that happen? Last I saw you were planning an invasion!

Also, you never responded to my inquiry. Are you joining the war? Currently its the RUN -against- Sharina, GR, and Myself.

I was going of the map and it says that England is mine. Second I never got your inquiry about that. So talk to ALM about it.

I was going of the map and it says that England is mine. Second I never got your inquiry about that. So talk to ALM about it.

Use "ooc:" Before you do a post.. erm... ooc!

At any rate, I take it ALM is deciding as to wether or not you are joining the war? Why am I talking to "ALM' about it? The Map? If he preemptivly colored the map your color, it does not mean you can skip the RP. Assuming your talking about the map of course, otherwise I have no idea why you are beinging in ALM to determine if you have joined/will join the war or not...

Use "ooc:" Before you do a post.. erm... ooc!

At any rate, I take it ALM is deciding as to wether or not you are joining the war? Why am I talking to "ALM' about it? The Map? If he preemptivly colored the map your color, it does not mean you can skip the RP. Assuming your talking about the map of course, otherwise I have no idea why you are beinging in ALM to determine if you have joined/will join the war or not...

[ooc: FOR THE RECORD, NEVER ASK ME ABOUT DETAILS CONCERNING YOUR TERRITORIES - THEY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. I'm the guy who colors the map - whether the map reflects what is now is debatable, assuming that I've heard little about the England dispute [not saying I haven't heard of it...] OF COURSE... if the RUN goes to war, there is a high possibility that the UCF is going to join their ally, in which means in any case, your invasion of Scotland does not pre-date the Conflict that is set once everyone is settled - unless you are not going to become involved at all, which is just as fine anyway... Speaking of which, I've looked at numerous "conquests" and there is very often little evidence that goes with it, despite my requests for such. If there isn't a link that goes with the claim, I'm not coloring it in at all [and I WILL follow the links, since there is ever more contention over the few territories that are left open.

Keep this to the OOC thread from now on. This post will also go in the Map Thread, as a foreword to any new developments.]

SIC:
To: Prime Minister Yusuf Hassan
From: President Pierre Douala

Hello again good friend Yusuf Hassan. I am sending you his letter to ask when and where you would like to meet with me to discuss the matters we mentioned in our previous talks. I also wished to inform you that I will be sending Representative Thomas Armand to the Pan African Conference as soon as can be managed. I am able to meet you as soon as two days from now if you wish.

Also I would like to inform you that the money you sent to aid in my campaign I have not used. If you would like the swift return of such a large sum I can arrange it for you, however if you would I determined that if you allow Cameroon to keep the money it would be used to rebuild and restaff the Université de Yaounde and set up a scholarship program for the youth of Cameroon. Your thoughts are much appreciated.

Signed,
Pierre Douala






SIC:
To: Regent Windsor
From: President Pierre Douala

Hello Regent Windsor from the country of Cameroon. Thank you very much for your generous offers. Your offer for our youth to attend your renowned college in Zagreb is very generous and we will open it as an option for the students of Cameroon in agreement that we ask them to return to our country after they attend to help bring our fledgling nation into the new world we will however not require it.

As for the training of military troops perhaps after your war we will take this offer however at this given time we wish to remain as neutral as possible towards the world conflicts and our troops training with yours could pull Cameroon into this conflict, I hope you understand.

I am sending a letter as we speak to Achilles Ze to visit a representative from the Empire somewhere of your choosing to discuss trade and border agreements. We are more than willing to become a trading partner and need only the terms of such an agreement to be established.

Thank you for your concern and I hope Cameroon and the Empire can coexist peacefully and be great partners in the shaping world.

Signed,
President Pierre Douala






SIC:
To: Otto Rommel von Heinkel
From: President Pierre Douala

Hello to Otto Rommel von Heinkel. I am writing you to acknowledge your offer to exchange embassies and I am willing to send ambassador Jean Djemba to your great nation to set up the terms of such an exchange and stay as our personal relationship with you.

I also am astounded by the generosity of your people to set up a scholarship program for our youth and I will definately make sure our youth know of this offer. I would however request a list of Universities that accept such a scholarship. Also I have not spent the 50 billion dollars you sent for my campaign and I can arrange its swift return if you would like however I proposed the idea to my education advisors to use it to remodel and restaff the Université de Dschang your thoughts are welcome and appreciated.

Your airlines are welcome to use our airports as well and Jean Djemba will talk about the terms of such an offer.

The idea of a Geothe-Institute is an idea that I am interested in however because I know so little about it I will have to hold off on accepting such an offer until you speak with Jean. I hope this is alright with you.

The Nation of Cameroon wishes you and your nation peace through this worlds troubled times.

Signed,
President Pierre Douala




OOC: Alright I think that covers everything as to my country is completely oblivious to the fact that Kopparbergs is going to invade the northern part of Cameroon. I don't really want to find out either as it should make for an interesting roleplay. Koppar please send a link if you do so though so I dont have to search for it. Also sorry I didn't post at all last night I couldn't get online the forums were messed up. Alright I may post again tonight but I doubt it. Also Alif I sent a Cameroon team on the 1st if it's still open if not I can wait for another time no worries. Just wondering if you got the email.

SIC reply to Thyrius:

The money was a donation to your political party during the elections - what you do with the funds is in your accordance. We'd prefer the donation be established in the vaults of the Cameroon treasury, to aid in reconstruction, development, and otherwise useful government programmes to stabilize the country and bring it quickly to the forefront in international accords. Scholarships are alright as well.

If possible, we can arrange a conference in Al Qahirah [Cairo], at the soonest possible moment. We can supply the transportation to Al Qahirah.

PM Hassan

[ooc: I'm not certain about Kopparbergs invading the north stretch of Cameroon...]


===== IC REPORTS =====


With the celebration of the Emir's #######th birthday, he has unilaterally announced his intentions to abdicate upon the 20th year of his son's birth - Aziz Al Khalifa-Misri- in order "to allow the younger generation to assume the reins of authority with the guidance of many years still behind them." Crown Prince Aziz is currently aged 17.

=====

The National Assembly in Al Qahirah has voted to approve the development initiatives by the Arab Organization of Industrialization, mostly to scuttle old ships in the Emirate and develop new vessels for the Emirate Royal Navy. The plan is to develop a stronger domestic submarine program, as well as formidable frigates and destroyers with the capacity to defend the Emirate against more modern threats - in addition to the requirements to patrol the Red Sea, Mediterranean coast, the Persian Gulf, and the Arabian Sea, which will require an extensive naval review.

The AOI is tasked to these reforms, with expected substantial help from foreign contractors, within the next 15 years.

=====

The ALM National Football is making final preparations to qualify for the World Cup. The next stretch of the season is coming soon, and while the ALM team boasts a good record, there is the mutual concern that it will not be good enough.

"There is a long road to travel, and many of the teams in the Association haven't been formally tested yet," the Head Coach reported. "But I'm confident that whatever happens, it'll be a great show for the lads."

SIC:
To: Regent Windsor
From: President Pierre Douala

Hello Regent Windsor from the country of Cameroon. Thank you very much for your generous offers. Your offer for our youth to attend your renowned college in Zagreb is very generous and we will open it as an option for the students of Cameroon in agreement that we ask them to return to our country after they attend to help bring our fledgling nation into the new world we will however not require it.

As for the training of military troops perhaps after your war we will take this offer however at this given time we wish to remain as neutral as possible towards the world conflicts and our troops training with yours could pull Cameroon into this conflict, I hope you understand.

I am sending a letter as we speak to Achilles Ze to visit a representative from the Empire somewhere of your choosing to discuss trade and border agreements. We are more than willing to become a trading partner and need only the terms of such an agreement to be established.

Thank you for your concern and I hope Cameroon and the Empire can coexist peaceful and be great partners in the shaping world.

Signed,
President Pierre Douala


SIC Telegram to: President Douala

In responce to your most recent letter, we wouldn't dare think to apprehend/detain your students, and it is a requirem that once their studies are completed, they shall return to Cameroon.

AT any rate, we understand such concern, and will respect your opinion. However, we must mention that our nation is one of the most secure in the world, and committing any of your peoples to study, train, or conduct buisness in the Empire is most welcome at any time, and their saftey is guarenteed.

As for Mr. Ze, we would be willing to meet with such a representitive in Damascus, at the provincial government HQ. This is partly to deter any potential efforts by the enemy to sabotague our efforts towards a safer Africa. It is also positioned so that in the case we could persuade you to look into the RSA alliance, transport to the RSA HQ in the Sinai Peninsula would not be difficult.

-Regent Windsor

Transmission Origin: Pyongyang, North Korea

Jaebatsu Oceanic Corp. is proud to announce plans for a new nuclear powered submarine which will start production of next month.

Signed

Kweon Chin-Hwa / CEO

SIC:
To: Prime Minister Hassan
From: President Pierre Douala

I agree to the meeting in Al Qahirah and will be waiting for you to send transportation. I hope it is alright that I will not be traveling alone after all Cameroon's last leader was assassinated.

Pierre Douala

OOC: Alif which thread do you want to hold our talks in? Oh and sorry for the crappiness of the posts I assure you the talk posts will be much better.

Transmission Origin: Pyongyang, North Korea

Jaebatsu Oceanic Corp. is proud to announce modernized plans for a new sub carrier based the I-401 of the Second World War, which will also start production of next month.

Signed

Kweon Chin-Hwa / CEO

Transmission Origin: Pyongyang, North Korea

Chaebatsu Defense announces plans to research a new main battle tank to replace our aging T-72’s.

Signed

Kweon Chin-Hwa / CEO

[ooc: the talks will be held in a different thread - I will post them at a later time...]

IC: An explosion ripped through the market in the West Bank of Al Qahirah during the evening rush hour. The National Security Forces in Al Qahirah have been mobilized to address this threat, as well as deliver necessary aid to those affected by the blast. The hospitals near the site are still packed with the injured, dead, and dying. Intelligence authorities have yet to pinpoint the culprit for these attacks, which the Emir has called "a black mark upon the people of the Emirate."

For reasons of national security, the capital area has been quarantined until further review can occur. All transportation is to be checked within a 20-mile radius of the city, including airplane flights. The Directors of Intelligence have established a hotline for those who may know details about the blast, those responsible, and otherwise important information that will bring closure to the barbaric attack. Suspects have not been named, but a long list has been drafted - ranging from extremist remnants of the Arms of Allah faction in Yemen to those perpetrators of the attacks in Moorington.

Press release—The Great Sixth Reich establishes a nationally-funded university system

Today, Monocrat Otto Rommel Heinkel announced his newest contribution to man: a public university system, each one offering both undergraduate and graduate studies to all individuals admitted (usually by passing the Abitur), supported by a combination of tuition, taxes, and alumni/alumnae funding. His office released the following list of universities planned to be incorporated into this system, although the official names are in the local native language.

University of the Reich—Heinkel City (Heinkel University). This university shall clearly be the crown jewel of the system, as it has long been the top private university in the Reich. Interdisciplinary, and includes all specialized graduate school (medicine, law, et cetera).
University of the Reich—Niskayuna. A large university expected to have strong nuclear engineering (with a student-run-under-supervision fission reactor) and environmental studies programs, in addition to the best sports teams (complete with a 160,000-capacity multi-purpose stadium) due to all the room for recruited athletes with such a large student body. A number of student athletes will likely play for the Schenectady National Association Football Team.
University of the Reich—Midway Islands. A small university which will be entirely devoted to marine science. A 30,000-capacity stadium will be the playing field of the university's association football team, which will also be most of the Midway Islands Provincial Association Football Team.
University of the Reich—Kraków. A large university designed to be the compete with the best Polish universities. With a faculty consisting of some of the best historians in the Great Sixth Reich, history looks to be the strongest program, but will be an interdisciplinary university.
University of the Reich—Weißwasser. A medium-sized university, which will be devoted entirely to military science and military history. Includes land for mock battles.
University of the Reich—Zürich. A medium-sized interdisciplinary university, expected to have a strong psychology program.
University of the Reich—Prague. A medium-sized interdisciplinary university, expected to have a strong government studies program. Includes a law school.
University of the Reich—Malé. A medium-sized interdisciplinary university, which will have a focus on space studies, due to the nearby Malé Space Center.
University of the Reich—Díli. A large interdisciplinary university, which will have particularly strong botany, biology, medicine, nursing, and pharmacy programs.
University of the Reich—Peenemünde. A large university which will be devoted entirely to aeronautical engineering.
University of the Reich—Copenhagen. A large interdisciplinary university, which is expected to have strong physics and chemistry programs.
University of the Reich—Southern Sardinia. A large university which will be devoted entirely to languages. Every language imaginable will be taught, although rarer languages will obviously be by request only.
University of the Reich—Munich. A medium-sized interdisciplinary university, which is expected to have a strong theology program.
University of the Reich—Cologne. A medium-sized interdisciplinary university, which is expected to have a strong theater program.
University of the Reich—Hamburg. A medium-sized interdisciplinary university, which is expected to have a strong computer science program.
University of the Reich—Todtenweis. A small university, which will be devoted entirely to agricultural studies.
University of the Reich—Oslo. A medium-sized interdisciplinary university, which is expected to have strong economics and petroleum studies programs.
University of the Reich—Warsaw. A medium-sized interdisciplinary university, which is expected to have a strong foreign studies program.
University of the Reich—Łódź. A medium-sized interdisciplinary university, which is expected to have a strong mathematics program.
University of the Reich—Reykjavík. A medium-sized interdisciplinary university, which is expected to have a strong geological sciences program.
University of the Reich—Tórshavn. A medium-sized interdisciplinary university, which is expected to have a strong philosophy program.
University of the Reich—Frankfurt am Main. A medium-sized interdisciplinary university, which is expected to have a strong business program.
University of the Reich—Wrocław. A medium-sized interdisciplinary university, which is expected to have a strong music program.
University of the Reich—Vaduz. A medium-sized interdisciplinary university, which is expected to have a strong Vineyardian studies program.
University of the Reich—Poznań. A medium-sized interdisciplinary university, which is expected to have a strong literature and writing program.

Press release—The Great Sixth Reich establishes a nationally-funded university system

Today, Monocrat Otto Rommel Heinkel announced his newest contribution to man: a public university system, each one offering both undergraduate and graduate studies to all individuals admitted (usually by passing the Abitur), supported by a combination of tuition, taxes, and alumni/alumnae funding. His office released the following list of universities planned to be incorporated into this system, although the official names are in the local native language.

University of the Reich—Niskayuna. A large university expected to have strong nuclear engineering (with a student-run-under-supervision fission reactor) and environmental studies programs, in addition to the best sports teams (complete with a 160,000-capacity multi-purpose stadium) due to all the room for recruited athletes with such a large student body. A number of student athletes will likely play for the Schenectady National Association Football Team.


The Sharina Technocracy contacts the Monocracy of the Great Sixth Reich with the following concern.

"Greetings, esteemed ally. It has come to our attention that an university plans to maintain a fission reactor within Niskayuna. Normally we would not be concerned about nuclear reactors, but two circumstances contribute to our concerns.

The first concern is that there is a foreign nuclear reactor right next to Sharina's doorstep, as Niskayuna is practically next to Sharinan territory. In itself, the nuclear reactor would not warrant such concern from Sharina, but this brings us to concern number two.

Concern number two is the fact that the aforementioned nuclear reactor would be maintained by university students. We are wary of such a situation, as it is known that university students are not exactly the most attentive or experienced in dangerous duties. In addition, they are not qualified to operate such a delicate and extremely dangerous piece of equipment. One mistake made by a student would mean a situation akin to Three Mile Island or worse, and it is generally known that university students make quite a few mistakes.

Should a nuclear disaster befall the Niskayuna university, Sharinan citizens will experience the radioactive fallout and contimation, as the fallout from an nuclear accident would go downwind into Sharinan territory.

Therefore, we would be much less concerned if the nuclear reactor were to be maintained and operated by full certified nuclear engineers, and the students may observe instead of operating the nuclear reactor. Again, we would not be so concerned if it were a normal nuclear power plant operated by normal nuclear engineers."

SIC

The field tests with high-power lasers fired at satellites flying over People's Republic of Asian China seems to be successful (we cannot really now as we don't see the images taken, but we have tried to blind our own satellites with good result). The reason is not to harm the satellites, the laser is to weak for that, but rather to blind the satellites while looking at Asian China.
The last stage of this test-project is now ended, and the high-power laser stations are now taken into fully functional mode. Today we're having three laser stations (all stationary, rather large, test-stations), but the production of the laser-stations will now begin, and within one year we will have five more stations (a smaller, mobile version, but with the same power).

As this is SIC, you don't know about this. But if your satellites have been blinded, then you obviously know that we're up to something.

OOC: Yes, I was inspired by this article in defense news (http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?F=2121111&C=america).

The Sharina Technocracy contacts the Monocracy of the Great Sixth Reich with the following concern.

"Greetings, esteemed ally. It has come to our attention that an university plans to maintain a fission reactor within Niskayuna. Normally we would not be concerned about nuclear reactors, but two circumstances contribute to our concerns.

The first concern is that there is a foreign nuclear reactor right next to Sharina's doorstep, as Niskayuna is practically next to Sharinan territory. In itself, the nuclear reactor would not warrant such concern from Sharina, but this brings us to concern number two.

Concern number two is the fact that the aforementioned nuclear reactor would be maintained by university students. We are wary of such a situation, as it is known that university students are not exactly the most attentive or experienced in dangerous duties. In addition, they are not qualified to operate such a delicate and extremely dangerous piece of equipment. One mistake made by a student would mean a situation akin to Three Mile Island or worse, and it is generally known that university students make quite a few mistakes.

Should a nuclear disaster befall the Niskayuna university, Sharinan citizens will experience the radioactive fallout and contimation, as the fallout from an nuclear accident would go downwind into Sharinan territory.

Therefore, we would be much less concerned if the nuclear reactor were to be maintained and operated by full certified nuclear engineers, and the students may observe instead of operating the nuclear reactor. Again, we would not be so concerned if it were a normal nuclear power plant operated by normal nuclear engineers."
SIC:
Office of Otto Rommel von Heinkel's reply:

Most esteemed ally,

The plan which you are concerned about was only an overview of the university system. As you saw, details about reactor were not included in the plan.

Our planned reactor at URN is a small 737,562 Ugail* pool-type thermal research reactor (it is cooled in a pool and is not designed for power production). It will have 4%-enriched fuel (uranium dioxide pellets in zircaloy cladding). The purpose of the reactor is to provide a facility for the study of nuclear engineering, such as Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA), and provide training for water reactor operators. The reactor is not entirely run by students. The Manager of Operations, Chief Operator, Chief Maintenance Officer, Certified Health Physicist, and all of the service and emergency/safety staff are certified professionals. Nuclear engineers students make use of the facility only after taking a semester-long reactor safety course, while the select few student operators (usually graduate students) must complete an application process and are subordinate to the Chief Operator.

The plan for the university also includes a 1/10 operating scaled model of a European Pressurized Reactor.

*The Great Sixth Reich System of Measure unit of power. 737 562. U ≈ 1 MW.

We agree to your suggested locations of consulates, and confirm that we're establishing an Asian Chinese embassy in Beograd. Mr. Fan Zhiyi will be the official ambassador in Beograd.

We're making a very rare exception now, as foreign embassies are banned in our capital Shanghai. But we do want to have the embassy of Great Romeo in Shanghai, as you're our most important ally. All other foreign embassies in Asian China are located in the city Hangzhou, located 180 km southwest of Shanghai. The rules for foreign embassies in Asian China are attached to this message, but you can read them just as information as they don't apply to the embassy of Great Romeo.

We're looking forward to getting an even better relation between Asian China and Great Romeo.

If some of your ships or planes do need to refuel on their way to Costa Rica, you're given permission to use our base at the Johnston Atoll, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

Hu Jintao
President of the People's Republic of Asian China,
Chairman of the party and state Military Affairs Committees

Rules for Foreign Embassies within The People's Republic of Asian China
All foreign embassies in Asian China are located in the city Hangzhou (population: 3.9 million), the capital of Zhejiang Shěng, 180 km southwest of the Asian China capital Shanghai.
Foreign ambassadors are not allowed to visit Shanghai, they are required to have special permission to enter the capital.
No arms of any kind are allowed at the embassies, there is no need for such, as the crime rate in the diplomatic district of Hangzhou is zero (the Asian Chinese police are prioritizing that area).
A maximum of 100 persons are allowed in each embassy. No helicopters are allowed, only ordinary cars.
SIC:
We cheerfully accept your nation's offers. The Ambassador to Asian China, Yaroslav Kuznetsova, and the embassy staff will arrive shortly in Beijing via Yak-42A transport aircraft.

In return for the generous offers, we encourage your ships or aircraft to make use of our facilities in Costa Rica if it is helpful, including the Costa Rican canal.

Milan Srecko

SIC:
Office of Otto Rommel von Heinkel's reply:

Most esteemed ally,

The plan which you are concerned about was only an overview of the university system. As you saw, details about reactor were not included in the plan.

Our planned reactor at URN is a small 737,562 Ugail* pool-type thermal research reactor (it is cooled in a pool and is not designed for power production). It will have 4%-enriched fuel (uranium dioxide pellets in zircaloy cladding). The purpose of the reactor is to provide a facility for the study of nuclear engineering, such as Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA), and provide training for water reactor operators. The reactor is not entirely run by students. The Manager of Operations, Chief Operator, Chief Maintenance Officer, Certified Health Physicist, and all of the service and emergency/safety staff are certified professionals. Nuclear engineers students make use of the facility only after taking a semester-long reactor safety course, while the select few student operators (usually graduate students) must complete an application process and are subordinate to the Chief Operator.

The plan for the university also includes a 1/10 operating scaled model of a European Pressurized Reactor.

*The Great Sixth Reich System of Measure unit of power. 737 562. U ≈ 1 MW.

Sharina promptly returns a response to Great Sixth Reich.

"Thank you for addressing our concerns. We value safety and security, for without safety and security, civilization would not exist. We appreciate your prompt response regarding the issue regarding the Niskayuna nuclear reactor. We just do not want any nuclear disasters to befall any of us, as fission is a quite dangerous source of energy if not handled properly.

Thank you for understanding our concerns."

Public announcement from the ACCP, Asian China Communist Party

The ACCP has voted to make an addition to the One-Child Policy (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11960693&postcount=986) valid in all of Asian China.

The former rules says that you can only have one child per family, but you are allowed to have a second child if the first child is a girl or physically disabled. This rule will still be valid.

The new addition to this rule is that abortion will be illegal if the fetus is a boy. Abortion will only be legal if the fetus is a girl, or is thought to be physically disabled. If the fetus is a boy, you must give birth to it, and then you will be fined for multiple children if you're breaking the One-Child Policy.

If fact, there are no changes from the rules of today. The change is that you cannot abort a boy fetus. It's up to you to make sure you don't get pregnant against the One-Child Policy.

The new One-Child Policy will go into effect January 10.

Wu Guanzheng - Secretary of the ACCP Discipline Inspection Commission

[ooc: I swear, I made a post detailing the bomb attack in Al Qahirah... oh well, here's to a repeat...]

IC REPORT


It has been confirmed that a series of explosions ripped through AL Qahirah's market square earlier today, creating a scene of mass panic during the evening prayers and rush hour. The Emir made a public appearance minutes after the bombings, in part to show solidarity with the people. Members of the Royal Family also made efforts to ease the pain and clean up the mess caused by the explosions, while the hospitals in the area were quickly filling up with the injured, dead, and dying victims.

At about 1654 local time, a bomb exploded near the Al Aqsa mosque at the center of a marketplace. The initial damages suggest 5 people died in the bombing, with dozens of injured lying around. Two minutes later, near a subway exit, a vending machine exploded, but no serious injuries were reported. At the same time, a man revealed a trigger on the market square. Local authorities were quick to react, but not before the trigger supposedly detonated a bomb at the center of the square, killing many victims and injured hundreds more. Another bomb blew near Al Gizah Boulevard, which started massive traffic jam, running back to the Nile. The last explosion fell at 1701, which tore through crowds trying to flee from the scene - at the entrance from the St. Catherine's Coptic Cathedral. Numbers are still coming in from these incidents, a great travesty and tragedy for the entire country.

As of the current moment, authorities have yet to conclude those responsible for the actions. Suspects range from remnants of the Arms of Allah faction in Yemen to those who committed the grave atrocities in Moorington [see this thread for details on that]. Given the relative peace in the Emirate, and furthermore the tranquility instilled for the past years of isolation, this abrupt crisis presents an unusual case.

Emir Jalal gave a few words at the scene of the bombings: "Those who expected to commit these crimes and pass smoothly in that darkness from which they came, they shall find no peace. As vile terrorists who seek to kill, their peace shall be wrested with the Allah's blessed judgment. They shown themselves to be heartless murderers, as they have attacked the people - not the Emirate itself, but its people - and shown no mercy to those innocents who perished this very day. If they can harbor no mercy for these people, then likewise we can reciprocate the very hostility that these people seek against us. May Allah's blessed wisdom heal the wounds of this day, and may it be with Allah the dead of all the faithful children of the Emirate. To those who died - Muslim, Christian, and alike - we offer our sincere apologies for not having prevented this, and we offer our sincere vows that the Emirate shall not rest until those responsible - dead or alive - are held to the judgment of the Emirate and of Allah's will. They who seek destruction will be destroyed themselves! They who seek to inflict pain and oppression shall feel the blades of our wrath before being committed to judgment! In all of these things, we pray Allah's mercy for these criminals, because Allah knows that we shall harbor none for them. And may Allah's peace return to us, the faithful children of the rightly guide way."

The intelligence community in the Emirate has stepped up efforts to apprehend those responsible and to bring justice to the criminals, wherever, whenever, or however they may be found.

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=513626

@ Thyrius regarding our talks

Official communique to the world.

We are alarmed by bangladeshs apparent submission to the RUN. Bangladesh has a considerable population relative to the size of the country and despite her poor national infrastrucure and lack of petroleum and other "important" resources could give her enemies the RUn a considerable Resource pool and therefore a sphere of unwanted influence on the Asian continent.

we urge the pre eminent powers in Asia to recify this situation. (specifically Azaha and Asian china) before the poisoned talons of the RUN claw away at asia.

Official communiques to Asian china and Vineyard. (single broadcast to both nations)

to take the initiative however we therefore Request Asian china to help train and acclimatise a South African task force to be sent to nepal (due to your nations experience with mountainous snow swept terrain). we believe this will be mutually beneficial as we will establish a pseudo Maoist regime in the nation aswell as having a military presence in the Area to monitor the activities of the RUN.(we doe realize your nation could overun Nepal relatively easily and it would make more sense for you to do so, but your co operation will be greatly rewarded. Monetarily speaking.)

we also humbly request assitance from our esteemed allies the Empire of Vineyard to help with the Immense logistical implications for this venture. such as transport e.t.c. we only hope your nations fervor against the RUN has not faded.

we anticipate a response.

-South African foreign ministry-

-Telegram to Asian China and Persecution and Hatred-

Friends, Allies

We are of course speeding ahead with our war plans. With oil production in the Middle east resuming, our reserves have begun to fill up once again. In addition, all Regular units have prepared for battle, and the Imperial Guard is preparing an assault of Epic proportions- details of which we shall reveal at a later time. The Imperial Air Complex outside of Rome is preparing to meet the demands of allied aircraft in addition to the Empire's entire Bomber fleet and a large portion of of the Empire's fighter fleet. In the Alps, the 1st and 5th are preparing for battle, along with Detachments from our Slavc allies from the East. In America, our Fleet is sailing to destiny in combined arms with our new-found ally, Sharina. The 2nd Battlegroup is prepared and ready for battle, and is currently moving through the dense foliage of Bolivia, and into battle. In Africa, the 4th 6th and 7th battlegroups prepare to liberate gabon and Equitorial Guniea from the Grasp of the alleged coalition known as the RUN. And finally, the 3rd battlegroup is hurridly preparing a defence along the coast of Iraq, and although badly outnumbered by any RUN force that may attack, the Italian Battlegroup is confident that it will throw any invaders back into the sea.

Despite all this, the Empire is still raising fresh reserve divisions. Although over-extended, we have assets in Russia that could aid an attack against Bangladesh, but nothing in the way of long-term logistics. Our efforts are currently bent on provisioning the reserve divisions being raised with weapons, non-perishable rations, ammunition, and ample ammunition. When prepared and Ready, they will be ready to deploy o any front where they are needed.

As such, the only thing we can offer in the way of support for such an attack would be 3 Reserve Divisions being raised. 1 in Crete, and 2 in Greece. So far, these 3 divisions have yet to be assigned to any front, and as such, we believe that they can be preped and ready to assist you in Bangladesh, should Asian China consent to our having troops there. The divisions will be given immediate orders to move out to Eastern Russia, and their arrival there should be completed within a week.

We thank you for your relization of the evils of the RUN. Onto victory comerades!

-Regent Windsor

Official communique to the world, in response to the communique from South Africa:

We doesn't care if the RUN has 180 million or 330 million inhabitants, it's still a tiny country in our eyes. But Bangladesh is within our neighborhood, and as such we're having some kind of interest about the country's stability.


SIC message to South Africa

I think we can agree to some kind of deal regarding the military exercises in the Himalayas. One demand is to sign a mutual defense pact agreement between South Africa and Asian China.

One other demand is that South Africa leaves the capitalistic organization of FOAM. We don't want to have members of FOAM as neighbors to Asian China, and we don't want to defend a member of FOAM. If you agree to these two demands, we invite the president of South Africa to Shanghai to take these talks to another level.

Zhao Ziyang
General Secretary of the Asian Chinese Communist Party (ACCP)
People's Republic of Asian China

The Emirate has yet to conclude what group/groups is/are responsible for the atrocious attacks in Al Qahirah recently, but the cost in human life has been excessive.

A reported number of 627 dead and 1204 injured people filled the hospitals in the city. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has offered no comment to the lack of international consolation - from friends and allies alike - but the Prime Minister has declared that "the international apathy to a crisis of grave proportions to the attacks in Al Qahirah and Moorington - in the midst of passing notes from allies and enemies to dictate the course of a war is disgusting and utterly distasteful even to consider. Yet as the Emirate continues its recovery from such dastardly attacks, we watch the world boil into a global war - Allah only knows what justice these men seek from a war that profits nearly no one, and threatens further to cause the death of thousands, if not millions. The Emirate is utterly discouraged to see what apathy exists to the death of our citizens. I see to the world - the evil is neither Sharina nor the RUN; it is our lust, to ignore the plight of millions of people while conspiring to seek the disadvantage of a dear neighbor."


Undaunted by the Prime Minister's words, the Ministry of Charity and Hajj announced a grant of $50bil to tackle the problem - offering additional finances to those directly affected by the bombings in Al Qahirah, money and material for the reconstruction of these public areas, and other needed support in the wake of these attacks.

To: The Emir of ALM
From: Sevan Naveed

We feel for your loss. Although we currently are involved in a series of problems in Kurdistan, we are willing to help you find the ones who did this. Just say the word and UCR Special Forces will be deployed to areas you designate to help in the search.

Sincerely
Sevan Naveed
President of the UCR.

The Philippines Protectorate is announcing the creation of the largest public works program in the nation’s history. The government has allotted a set amount of money for a number of projects aimed at improving the country’s infrastructure and ability to trade and produce capital. Foreign investors are welcomed and encouraged to aid in the financial process.

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Port Improvement: The largest portion of the project includes a full-scale improvement and/or creation of ports along the ‘Philippines Lane’. (The lane is a shipping route create a few years ago that connects all of the Protectorate’s main ports) [Estimated cost: 250 billion| Estimated time: 6 years]

Reorganization and improvement on industry including textiles and handicrafts. (Eliminating sweatshops and creating safer more productive workplace with increased wages {although still low to attract foreign business}) [Estimated cost: 15 billion| Estimated time: 2.5 years]

Tourism Commission (government to oversee the construction and improvement of tourism industry) [Estimated cost: 10 billion| Estimated time: 3 years]

National Road Program (to stem growth in all sectors) [Estimated cost: 17 billion| Estimated time: 2 years]

WACN SPECIAL REPORT: REBEL LEADER CAUGHT, EXECUTION AT PUBLIC VENUE

Bamako, Mali
The CWAA has finally caught the perpetrators of the Fada-Ngourma attacks after a sweep and clear mission sent to Togo. Three men, the leaders of the now crippled Burkina Faso Liberation Front, are soon to be executed publicly in National Stadium in Bamako.

15 minutes later

The camera pans over to National Stadium where three men are each tied to a pole in the center of the football field. A group of men wielding AK-74 and AK-74SU assault rifles are standing about 30ft in front of them.

"People of the CWAA!" announced Premier Bengazi. "The men who killed our brothers have been caught and shall pay the highest price for their treachery. Today, in the name of our fallen, we spill the blood of the enemy..." There was a silecnce then a cheer as the 12 executioners cocked and readied their weapons.
"Ready!" shouted the Captain, his voice amplified throughout the stadium. "Aim!" the crowd cheered more wildly than ever. A close up view of the criminals on the megatron showed their faces of fright and terror, their deaths only moments away. "FIRE!" the captain shouted. The cracks of the assault rifles were deafening over the speakers in the stadium. The criminals were loaded with approximately 360 rounds of lead, and were then savagely beaten by the executioners. After teh five minutes of cheering, the bodies, now totally unrecognizable, were dragged out into the street and hung on gallows in front of the House of Sovereigns. A sign above the bodies read 'This is how We Deal with Terrorists'

The Philippines Protectorate is announcing the creation of the largest public works program in the nation’s history. The government has allotted a set amount of money for a number of projects aimed at improving the country’s infrastructure and ability to trade and produce capital. Foreign investors are welcomed and encouraged to aid in the financial process.

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Port Improvement: The largest portion of the project includes a full-scale improvement and/or creation of ports along the ‘Philippines Lane’. (The lane is a shipping route create a few years ago that connects all of the Protectorate’s main ports) [Estimated cost: 250 billion| Estimated time: 6 years]

Reorganization and improvement on industry including textiles and handicrafts. (Eliminating sweatshops and creating safer more productive workplace with increased wages {although still low to attract foreign business}) [Estimated cost: 15 billion| Estimated time: 2.5 years]

Tourism Commission (government to oversee the construction and improvement of tourism industry) [Estimated cost: 10 billion| Estimated time: 3 years]

National Road Program (to stem growth in all sectors) [Estimated cost: 17 billion| Estimated time: 2 years]

The Emirate Ministry of Charity and Hajj - in an act of sincere charity - wishes to offer the following monies for the following projects:

$5bil for the Tourism Commission

$5bil for the National Road Program, specifically allotted to Mindanao


To: The Emir of ALM
From: Sevan Naveed

We feel for your loss. Although we currently are involved in a series of problems in Kurdistan, we are willing to help you find the ones who did this. Just say the word and UCR Special Forces will be deployed to areas you designate to help in the search.

Sincerely
Sevan Naveed
President of the UCR.

A reply to the President of the UCR

I graciously accept your sincerity. I must apologize foremost for the rash actions of the Prime Minister. He was most infuriated when he saw reports coming from Asian China concerning cooperation in the conflict in America that has drastically expanded its scope to a global scale. And whilst I cannot say that I don't share the same feelings, I hope that my restraint in showing frustration in the pursuit of humanity eases the international community.

We were aware of events unfolding in Moorington, and we remain cautious to condemn the attacks in Moorington - but seeing the barbaric activity having been thrust upon our people, I see every reason to issue a condemnation of the attacks - Kurdish or otherwise - in Moorington, and likewise demand for the retribution of the attacks against Moorington. However, this is the first time that I have heard of events in the UCR, specifically from Kurdistan. We have no connection with them, but I do sympathize with their struggles against numerous oppressors. If the situation in Kurdistan has grown out of proposition, I wish to mirror your offers for support - military and otherwise. I can send a member of the Royal Family to bring light to the problem and perhaps diffuse the situation in Kurdistan - if it is as I perceive it to be.

But otherwise, we have yet to uncover the violent swine who defecated the pristine calm of the Emirate. Our intelligence community has noted suspects heading back to Sanaa, where likely elements of the Arms of Allah faction have conspired against the Emirate's brand of moderated Islam. Once we have uncovered details, we will share them with you. If your sources likewise have any details, we would appreciate them greatly, if only to rectify the wrongs committed that horrible day.

Emir Jalal ibn Abbas ibn Mahmud Abd Allah Al Misri
Emir of Egypt, of Libya, of Arabia, of Nubia, of Bahrain, and of the Emirates, Sovereign of the Iranian Mandates, Protector of Abyssinia, and of the Republic of Chad, Skeikh of Qattara, and Commander of the Alif Laam Miim Coalition


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SIC to CWAA:

We caution against using such openly violent acts - it is through these mechanisms that illegitimate martyrs are born, especially if their cause of fundamentalist. More covert actions are a better method, as the Liberation Front may find new leadership from such violence and desperation.

sic to Asian China.

Today true communism is an anarchronism in a modern day world and your government must begrudge certain capitalist tendancies on her own part. (we subtley refer the confluence of western and eastarn ideals that is hong kong and to some extent shanghai.)

perhaps your nation is open for compromise. Need our government remind yours that the Socialist republic of wartar Endor is a prominent member of the pact.


Message to Foam. (specifically Sharina)

due to the immense logistical task involved in acclimitasing an army to a terrain totally different from our own we would appreciate a delegation of military tactical experts to help train our forces for battle on the rough slopes of Nepal. We hope this doesnt contradict your America for American nations policy as We want to establish a foothold for the Foam in Asia to counteract the RUN menace.

SIC to South Africa

The Asian Chinese Communis Party may be open for a compromise, but one thing we cannot compromise about is that we're not going to allow FOAM to get a foothold in the Himalayas. If you want to incorporate Nepal in your sphere of influense, you must leave FOAM.

Zhao Ziyang
General Secretary of the Asian Chinese Communist Party (ACCP)
People's Republic of Asian China

SIC to The governing body of India (whos controlling that nation in Azahas absence? I believe that person wanted to be part of FOAM at some point)

Dear sir.

we have humbly come with a proposition in the name of the FOAM alliance to send a task force into the territories of Nepal and perhaps Bhutan and establish a mandate over these territories led by South African forces to create a buffer zone to RUns activities and to facilitate FOAM military and political activities in Asia outside of India of course.

we inquire if we can base our forces inside your borders to Invade these two nations.

This is for the greater good of the alliance.
(ooc I doubt if this would be acceptable, But hey its worth a try:p)

-South African foreign ministry-

OOC to P&H

I think India is a member of EATO, so you may have to contact United Earthlings to get permission to invade Bangladesh from India... Good luck! *smile*

ooc: Azaha, who 'owns' India, told UE to run his nation until he got back from Bootcamp. Now, Azaha claimed that he would be back for a good 2 weeks for winter break (Which has come and passed), leaving the nation still in the hands of UE.

To sum it up: Azaha has basically been gone longer than I was,yet his nation is still being preserved. I have already asked for his claim to be disbanded, but I met considerable resistance.Seems as if our fellow members want to keep Azaha in EV until he returns--which looks like it will be sometime in the summer. Fair? Nuh-uh.

IC: The EMpire, in potential resolution to the barring of allied troops from the Himalayas, offers to administer, secure,and run any and all land that would be potentiallytaken in such an offencive, keeping FOAM out of Asia, and placing Great Romeo's two greatest allies in adjacent territory.

-Regent Windsor