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" Hello, this is Terry McSherry coming to you LIVE with a special report from the XNN studios here in downtown Tarascus, Xeraph.

The Office of the Prince has announced the aquisition of a group of islands off of the southeast coast of The Grey Legions via annexation.

The islands, formerly known as the Arakani Islands, are comprised of six medium-to-large islands totaling 1,533 square miles. There are approximately 1,300 inhabitants on the islands, who will now become citizens of the Empire.

From the reports I've heard, these islands are a Paradise of palm trees, beautiful gardens, and balmy weather capped off by the clearest blue waters in the Empire.

The native people of the islands, known as Arakani, welcomed with open arms the new ruler of the islands, now known as The Protectorate of The Isles of Xeraph.

General Lord John Strickland, High Commander of the Xeraphian Armed Forces, will rule as direct representative of the Emperor. This is the first time in the 435 year history of the Empire that a member of the House of Tanith will not rule a Xeraphian Imperial nation. The Emperor has placed his full confidence in his long-time commander and friend, General Strickland.

General Strickland has pledged that The Isles of Xeraph will remain as idyllic as possible. Minimal military presence will be emphasized, and will be restricted to a small section of just one of the six islands.

The annexation of the islands brings the total number of Imperial nations witin the Empire to nine.

This is Terry McSherry for XNN News in Tarascus. Good night."

Official Statement from the Office of the President of Aequatio

In response to the recent annexation of the Arakani Islands by the Empire of Xeraph, the Aequatian Republic is alarmed by the nation's use of "soft imperialism" in the massing of their lands. Irregardless as to the atitude of the native populations and the intentions of the Xeraphian Empire, the Empire's deployment of military forces, no matter how nominal, is nothing more than imperialist actions.

The Aequatian Republic condemns these actions and encourages continued monitoring of Xeraphian movements around the world.

To: The Emperor of Xeraph
From: The Emperor Reginald of Scandinvan and Lord of the Valgardains

We congratulate upon your recent success in bringing these fair new lands into your Empire and we hope that they will fair well under your rule.

To the rulers of Aequatio:

The Emperor thanks you for your concern in a situation that is of no concern to Aequatio. The islands were aquired in a peaceful, legal manner with the full knowledge and cooperation of the Arakani people.

And if the leaders of Aequatio had paid attention to their teacher in the sixth grade, they would have known that there is no such word as "irregardless".

regards,

Lord Strickland, Prince of the Isles of Xeraph.

To: The Emperor of Xeraph
From: The Emperor Reginald of Scandinvan and Lord of the Valgardains

We congratulate upon your recent success in bringing these fair new lands into your Empire and we hope that they will fair well under your rule.

Emperor Reginald,

I thank you for your words of congratulations,and I can assure you that The Protectorate of The Isles of Xeraph will be governed in accordance with the laws and traditions of the Xeraphian Empire, which have turned the once-savage lands of Xeraph into one of the most stable, rich and powerful Empires in existence today.

Again, many thanks.

Regards,

Lord Strickland, Prince of The Isles of Xeraph

And if the leaders of Aequatio had paid attention to their teacher in the sixth grade, they would have known that there is no such word as "irregardless".

ooc: Actually... it is a word. Though not formally proper, it is used in casual speech and is in all of the dictionaries.

*2 Cents*

ooc: Actually... it is a word. Though not formally proper, it is used in casual speech and is in all of the dictionaries.

*2 Cents*

ooc: so is the word 'fuck', but it is not used in formally proper communications between governments regardless of it's being in a dictionary.

To: The Emperor of Xeraph
From Grand Duke Ozgood
The Grand Duchy of Tarlag

I congratulate you on the acquisition of this new territory.

The Great Dictator watched the news, jealosy in his eyes.

"If the islanders enjoy the company of this empires presence, they'd probably enjoy ours too, wouldn't they, Jack." he said.

"Probably,sir!" said the dictator's personal advisor. "Too bad we weren't there first!"

"c'mon, Jack. You know what i'm thinking!"

"Yessir! You want some lunch!"

"If you continue like this, Jack, i'll have you executed!"

"I'm sorry, O, great Dictator, I'll summon the war council!"

"That's my, boy, Jack!"

To: The Emperor of Xeraph
From Grand Duke Ozgood
The Grand Duchy of Tarlag

I congratulate you on the acquisition of this new territory.


Duke Ozgood,

Thank you, old friend. You are, of course, always welcome anywhere within the Empire.

Alaric

The Great Dictator watched the news, jealosy in his eyes.

"If the islanders enjoy the company of this empires presence, they'd probably enjoy ours too, wouldn't they, Jack." he said.

"Probably,sir!" said the dictator's personal advisor. "Too bad we weren't there first!"

"c'mon, Jack. You know what i'm thinking!"

"Yessir! You want some lunch!"

"If you continue like this, Jack, i'll have you executed!"

"I'm sorry, O, great Dictator, I'll summon the war council!"

"That's my, boy, Jack!"


ooc: don't waste your time. I'm not interested in fighting pissant little nations anymore.

Secretary of State Heidi Ghoddard sat at her desk examining the recent influx of messages that had arrived for her to view, the response from Xeraph sat atop the pile and she proceeded to open it and read the message. After finishing the letter she merely crumpled it into a ball and tossed it into the waste basket at her feet, Resorting to personal insults in correspondence, what poor taste, She thought as she turned her attentions to other messages, They're not worth bothering with anyway.

OOC: Christ, I'm sorry for using such a controversial word, I wasn't aware that it carried such a negative stigma about it with the upitty types.

Secretary of State Heidi Ghoddard sat at her desk examining the recent influx of messages that had arrived for her to view, the response from Xeraph sat atop the pile and she proceeded to open it and read the message. After finishing the letter she merely crumpled it into a ball and tossed it into the waste basket at her feet, Resorting to personal insults in correspondence, what poor taste, She thought as she turned her attentions to other messages, They're not worth bothering with anyway.

OOC: Christ, I'm sorry for using such a controversial word, I wasn't aware that it carried such a negative stigma about it with the upitty types.


ooc: touche'

OOC: Now, now ladies.

Emperor Reginald,

I thank you for your words of congratulations,and I can assure you that The Protectorate of The Isles of Xeraph will be governed in accordance with the laws and traditions of the Xeraphian Empire, which have turned the once-savage lands of Xeraph into one of the most stable, rich and powerful Empires in existence today.

Again, many thanks.

Regards,

Lord Strickland, Prince of The Isles of XeraphLord Stirkland,

In honor of your recent achievement the Emperor Reginald has decided to grant you the title as Lord of the Valley of Eotri and an estate of 25.000 acres where there already is a mansion present for your own purposes.

May the gods in Asgard grant your new land and yourself the strength necessary to thrive. As well, may your lands remain green and fair as long as your line continues.

Signed,
Emperor Reginald

Remarkably seen. Amazing...

Dear Xeraphian Empire,

We've seen your actions in the past and you are remarkable. Quick and swift, you have brought death and destruction. Amazing. Leocardia's time has come. We want to strengthen relations with Xeraph and you will be amazed of what Leocardians can do at the side of the Xeraphians. Can we join you?


- Julius Stevens
Foreign Minister

OOC: My apologies, it's around 2:30AM and I'm at work (Security) and my fuse is a little short.

Lord Stirkland,

In honor of your recent achievement the Emperor Reginald has decided to grant you the title as Lord of the Valley of Eotri and an estate of 25.000 acres where there already is a mansion present for your own purposes.

May the gods in Asgard grant your new land and yourself the strength necessary to thrive. As well, may your lands remain green and fair as long as your line continues.

Signed,
Emperor Reginald

Your Imperial Majesty,

Your generosity is overwhelming. I thank you in the name of the citizens of Xeraph, and reciprocate by naming you a Peer of the Realm. You are hereby granted the status of High Lord of the Empire with all the respect due such elevated office.

regards,

Alaric Tan'it, Xeraphus Rex

Remarkably seen. Amazing...

Dear Xeraphian Empire,

We've seen your actions in the past and you are remarkable. Quick and swift, you have brought death and destruction. Amazing. Leocardia's time has come. We want to strengthen relations with Xeraph and you will be amazed of what Leocardians can do at the side of the Xeraphians. Can we join you?


- Julius Stevens
Foreign Minister

If you wish to become allied to Xeraph, we would be honored to exchange embassies with Leocardia.

If you recall, we once fought beside one another in the war against the sorceror Xaltotun, who attacked several nations of the Empire as well as the
nation of Elyria-Lorain over fifty years ago. Though we both suffered great losses, we were victorious.

regards,

Alaric Tan'it, Emperor of Xeraph

OOC: My apologies, it's around 2:30AM and I'm at work (Security) and my fuse is a little short.


Check your TGs.......

ooc: don't waste your time. I'm not interested in fighting pissant little nations anymore.

I will dispose of them and give them to you...quickly...

Your Imperial Majesty,

Your generosity is overwhelming. I thank you in the name of the citizens of Xeraph, and reciprocate by naming you a Peer of the Realm. You are hereby granted the status of High Lord of the Empire with all the respect due such elevated office.

regards,

Alaric Tan'it, Xeraphus RexAlaric Tan'it, Xeraphus Rex,

The Emperor is humbled by the thanks and your own generous gifts that shame his own small one of which nothing was expected or desired in return. Emperor Reginald has decided to grant unto the House of the Emperors of Xeraph, of the House of Tanith, yourself, and all high nobles of the court of the Emperor of Xeraph the status of friends of the Emperor and Imperial Scandinvan Noble Status. As well, the Emperor of Xeraph shall be given a position within the court of the Scandinvan Emperor, a seat in the House of Lords, and a place within the Close Counselors of the Emperor.

Signed,
Emperor Reginald

Alaric Tan'it, Xeraphus Rex,

The Emperor is humbled by the thanks and your own generous gifts that shame his own small one of which nothing was expected or desired in return. Emperor Reginald has decided to grant unto the House of the Emperors of Xeraph, of the House of Tanith, yourself, and all high nobles of the court of the Emperor of Xeraph the status of friends of the Emperor and Imperial Scandinvan Noble Status. As well, the Emperor of Xeraph shall be given a position within the court of the Scandinvan Emperor, a seat in the House of Lords, and a place within the Close Counselors of the Emperor.

Signed,
Emperor Reginald

Imperial Majesty, Reginald,

Again, I am overwhelmed at your graciousness. I would like to propose that you and I meet and discuss our mutual interests and perhaps forge ever closer and stronger ties.

Within the Empire, there is an island that I have designated as the Duchy of Scandinvan. There is an ancient castle on the island that was once part of the Empire of Koth, which we defeated in a monumenal war over 150 years ago. Only one other nation has been awarded a Duchy within the Empire, that nation being Verboten Lufftewaffe, then ruled by my oldest and dearest friend Eric Valtane. Though dead for over 100 years, Eric's descendants occupy the Duchy of Valtane in the same island-chain as the Duchy of Scandinvan.

The castle in the Duchy of Scandinvan is currently undergoing extensive reconstruction, and will be finished shortly. If it pleases Your Imperial Majesty, we can meet there amidst the heroics of the old and the technology of the new.

respectfully,

Alaric Tan'it

I will dispose of them and give them to you...quickly...


Master Tzu: " Always fight for yourself, never for others."

Imperial Majesty, Reginald,

Again, I am overwhelmed at your graciousness. I would like to propose that you and I meet and discuss our mutual interests and perhaps forge ever closer and stronger ties.

Within the Empire, there is an island that I have designated as the Duchy of Scandinvan. There is an ancient castle on the island that was once part of the Empire of Koth, which we defeated in a monumenal war over 150 years ago. Only one other nation has been awarded a Duchy within the Empire, that nation being Verboten Lufftewaffe, then ruled by my oldest and dearest friend Eric Valtane. Though dead for over 100 years, Eric's descendants occupy the Duchy of Valtane in the same island-chain as the Duchy of Scandinvan.

The castle in the Duchy of Scandinvan is currently undergoing extensive reconstruction, and will be finished shortly. If it pleases Your Imperial Majesty, we can meet there amidst the heroics of the old and the technology of the new.

respectfully,

Alaric Tan'itAlaric Tan'it,

I myself will meet with you and I again humbly accept your very kind and generous gift. As well, the meeting will surely serve both of our nations quite well in the end.

Shortly then shall I come hither to the Duchy of Scandinvan when you desire to meet me of which I shall come in the manner of the Emperors of old who have now long since faded away from this world.

Signed,
Emperor Reginald

OOC: I have work tomorrow and have to go to sleep now.

Alaric Tan'it,

I myself will meet with you and I again humbly accept your very kind and generous gift. As well, the meeting will surely serve both of our nations quite well in the end.

Shortly then shall I come hither to the Duchy of Scandinvan when you desire to meet me of which I shall come in the manner of the Emperors of old who have now long since faded away from this world.

Signed,
Emperor Reginald

OOC: I have work tomorrow and have to go to sleep now.


ooc: OK... talk to you in the next couple of days.

To:Emperor Alaric Tan'it
From: Grand Duke Ozgood the Third

My Good friend I would be most happy to visit your great empire and help you celebrate the annexing of these new lands.
The Grand Duchess Ellen and Myself will begin planning the trip as soon as we get a confirmation from you.

Master Tzu: " Always fight for yourself, never for others."


Very well...but dont ask me for any concessions when I have defeated the nation

Declaration of war on MArtenpolis

The Recanic Republic of Gyrobot is now in a state of war against Martenpolis, the reason specified in this is a matter of flexing one's military capability against an annoyance such as yours, your land is about to become nothing but ashes. Be warned of that.

" Hello, this is Terry McSherry coming to you LIVE with a special report from the XNN studios here in downtown Tarascus, Xeraph.

The Office of the Prince has announced the aquisition of a group of islands off of the southeast coast of The Grey Legions via annexation.

The islands, formerly known as the Arakani Islands, are comprised of six medium-to-large islands totaling 1,533 square miles. There are approximately 1,300 inhabitants on the islands, who will now become citizens of the Empire.

From the reports I've heard, these islands are a Paradise of palm trees, beautiful gardens, and balmy weather capped off by the clearest blue waters in the Empire.

The native people of the islands, known as Arakani, welcomed with open arms the new ruler of the islands, now known as The Protectorate of The Isles of Xeraph.

General Lord John Strickland, High Commander of the Xeraphian Armed Forces, will rule as direct representative of the Emperor. This is the first time in the 435 year history of the Empire that a member of the House of Tanith will not rule a Xeraphian Imperial nation. The Emperor has placed his full confidence in his long-time commander and friend, General Strickland.

General Strickland has pledged that The Isles of Xeraph will remain as idyllic as possible. Minimal military presence will be emphasized, and will be restricted to a small section of just one of the six islands.

The annexation of the islands brings the total number of Imperial nations witin the Empire to nine.

This is Terry McSherry for XNN News in Tarascus. Good night."

Having been an ally of the Xeraph for many years and seen their policies first hand. The nation of United Earthlings was not the bit concerned when news of the Islands seizure was announced.

The annexation of the Islands had in no way threaten the national security of United Earthling's government or its people. No message was sent to the government Of Xeraph concerning the annexation of said Islands.

To:Emperor Alaric Tan'it
From: Grand Duke Ozgood the Third

My Good friend I would be most happy to visit your great empire and help you celebrate the annexing of these new lands.
The Grand Duchess Ellen and Myself will begin planning the trip as soon as we get a confirmation from you.

M'lord Duke,

It will be good to see you again. Might I suggest we meet here in Xeraph, and then proceed down to The Isles. Lord Strickland will be both happy and honored to host the two of us.

Alaric

Alaric Tan'it,

I myself will meet with you and I again humbly accept your very kind and generous gift. As well, the meeting will surely serve both of our nations quite well in the end.

Shortly then shall I come hither to the Duchy of Scandinvan when you desire to meet me of which I shall come in the manner of the Emperors of old who have now long since faded away from this world.

Signed,
Emperor Reginald

OOC: I have work tomorrow and have to go to sleep now.OOC: Alright, I am back online.

OOC: Alright, I am back online.


ooc: LOL...and I'm getting ready to go to work in a half-hour. will respond tomorrow morning.

OOC: Alright, then.

To: Emperor Alaric of Xeraph
From: Grand Duke Ozgood

It is agreed then Tarlag One will leave Stormwind Air force base with the Grand Duchess and myself shortly. We will meet with you then as you have said take the grand tour of your new territory.
We will be arriving with an air escort of 12 SU-33N Fighters and a DEST team as personal escort. Duchess Ellen and I look forward to seeing you again.

To: Emperor Alaric of Xeraph
From: Grand Duke Ozgood

It is agreed then Tarlag One will leave Stormwind Air force base with the Grand Duchess and myself shortly. We will meet with you then as you have said take the grand tour of your new territory.
We will be arriving with an air escort of 12 SU-33N Fighters and a DEST team as personal escort. Duchess Ellen and I look forward to seeing you again.


Gen. Strickland....now Prince John I........looked over the message from Alaric and grinned. 'My first state function as the boss in these here parts, and I'm glad it's Tarlag,' he thought.

" Commander Jenkis.....pardon me, Baron Jenkis.....which of the runways out on Stronghold Island is ready?"

The newly appointed Baron of the West Marches of The Isles of Xeraph glanced at the blueprints. " Runway 6, your lordship," he said with a barely suppressed smile.

" Alright, let's drop the formalities Tony. It's just you and me here. No need for titles."

" You got it, sir."

Strickland and Jenkis had been together for so long that the informal atmosphere had bled over into their new functions. Their wives were playing it up bigtime, though. The Princess and Baroness were thrilled with the nobility gig. Both men were trying to keep it in check, with little success.

" OK, the Duke and Duchess of Tarlag are going to be here in a couple of days. Alaric and Vlad, possibly Sethanis, will be here also. Alaric is leaving the particulars up to me. He said I'd better get used to it because I'm the one in charge."

" Yeah, it's a bitch, 'aint it?"

" Well, Tony, like the man said......it's good to be the king." They both laughed at the old adage.

" OK...plans. I want five squads of our new Palace Guards lined up on the tarmac when they arrive. The airport itself won't be completed for another six weeks, so we'll have to make due."

" Well, sir, the Tarlagians are easy to get along with. Not at all the stuffy type. They'll understand. Which of the guards do you want out there? The ShadowGuard, the Phoenixians, or the Warriors?"

" Tony...don't forget. All of our boys are now known as The IOX. There are no national designations amongst them."

Tony hung his head. " Y'know, sir. This is going to take quite a bit of getting used to. You 'an me 'aint no friggin' bluebloods."

" Patience, my friend, patience. Over time it'll come. Alaric gave us Paradise. Let's make him proud of his choice. Now, when the Tarlagians get here, have the armored limo bring them straight here, and the IOX will show them to the rose garden. After a bite to eat, we'll put them in the Royal Chopper and fly them up to Mt. Halle where we'll all spend the night. After that, it's up to them what they want to do and where they want to go. We got six islands to choose from."

" Yessir. Might I suggest the women go off by themselves for a while, and the men also?"

" Good idea, but not on the first day. Day two, and even three, would be better. We can go fishing and they can go shopping."

" Sounds like a plan, sir. I'll get the ball rolling."

" Why thank you, my dear Baron."

" Don't mention it, your Princeliness." Both men roared with laughter.....

The Emperor Reginald looking in the harbor of Valdra unto the white sand shores then feeling the time was right embarked upon the replica of the great Imperial Valgardian battle ship of old which is 435 feet long and 120 feet long at the widest point. At the sides of it were the regular four Valgardian Battle Ships which were all 350 feet long and 82 feet wide at most. With the warship squadron fleet gathered they departed unto Xeraph in the traditional ways of Valgard and the Emperor.

A message was sent that now that Emperor Reginald now was on his way to the duchy and the castle and they would soon arrive at the agreed location of their meeting.

Duke Ozgood looked out the window of the wide bodied airbus jet. "These Islands we are going to seem like a lovely place." "Sounds like a restful vacation my love" responded Lady Ellen.
" I find it surprising that no other nation said much when Alaric made the announcement. There was not even a statement form any opposition on the Island."
"Alaric treats his people better then most and besides they seem to be welcoming the new government with open arms." The Duchess said as she sipped form her glass.
"Maybe I am looking for trouble where there is none. I seem to be getting jaded in my old age."
An officer dressed in the uniform of the Tarlag air force entered the Dukes cabin. "My Lord we will be landing in Five minutes."

The (3) Three Experimental Top Secret Fighters screamed thru the Air…. Each responded as if one when it came to movement….

The Fighters formed up into a tight diamond formation… And continued performing intricate drills beyond what any “normal” atmospheric craft was ever capable of doing…

After several hours of maneuvers… The lead pilot signaled for his (2) Two wingman to follow him…. Flipping over he hurtled to the surface at better then Mach 4… Dropping to the deck… The 3 planes screamed along the surface of the ocean barely above the wave crests…. Their wakes causing disruptions in the path…. After several moments the lead pilot after scanning his maps realized that his errant flight path had brought them to with in range of Xeraph’s new found paradise… Quickly checking his radar…He realized that he had a unique opportunity to scare the shit outta Xeraph’s Radar boys & see if they were up to snuff… With quick & precise hand movements he quickly passed the commands to the other (2) planes… Forming up they engaged their new stealth generators & pushed their throttles to maximum…. Scanning the known Xeraphian Freq.’s… The lead pilot realized that the local military command was holding demonstrations today… With a feral grin… He began flipping switches on his console…

Bringing up the Warbook… He saw a flight of Xeraphian Rattlesnakes begin a strafing run on Xeraph’s newest armored behemoth… With a quick twist of his Flightstick… His flight screamed down at the “Tank”… His weapons systems engaging & “Painting” the ground vehicles with target warnings… Within seconds he roared in & triggered off a quick staccato of 25mm cannon fire @ the Tanks & dropped a few AGMS for good measure … Pulling back on his stick he glanced back at his wingman & saw them also firing on the Tanks…
Quickly he ordered them to engage their Stealth generators again & go all out for home base….

As the 3 planes separated…He swung back around & reengaged his active radar to draw off attention from his wingman… As a flight of the deadly Rattlesnake Interceptors began taxing for takeoff… His path allowed him to do a short strafing run of the runway… before he engaged his afterburners & began the a round about way home….

As he boosted away…He thought GOD was Alaric gonna be Pissed… Well at least the destroyed vehicles were all AI….

From: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Despite the warm welcome, we are worried, due to it being an implication of imperialism, nonetheless. We would have perfered a vote, by the native people, to accept the soverreignty of the Xeraphian Empire.

El Bumpo

OOC: Just wanted to let everyone know that I have not been able to log Xeraph onto the forums for many days. Mods say it's something to do w/Jolt. At any rate, I'll be using Auralinia to post to this and other threads until the glitch is straightened out. Thanks.

The excited voice of the sensor operator aboard Tarlag One came over Wolf leaders headphones. "Wolf leader I have 3 Bandits attacking the military airfield 5 klicks from our destetion. They are at high super sonic and I am regeristing explosions on the field."
Major James Newdeck responded " Roger T1, Wolves eight through twelve stay with T1 and get them safely down. rest of the pack plot intercept and prepare to engage targets."
The eight fighters accelerated to mach 2.2 and dived towards the retreating attackers.
"Wolf leader to pack, these guys are faster then us so we will not catch them so lets encourage them to leave."
With that being said Wolf one launched one Swift Star hyper sonic air to air missile at the one attacker giving off radar emissions. the single missile streaked towards the aircraft at mach 5.5.

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The excited voice of the sensor operator aboard Tarlag One came over Wolf leaders headphones. "Wolf leader I have 3 Bandits attacking the military airfield 5 klicks from our destetion. They are at high super sonic and I am regeristing explosions on the field."
Major James Newdeck responded " Roger T1, Wolves eight through twelve stay with T1 and get them safely down. rest of the pack plot intercept and prepare to engage targets."
The eight fighters accelerated to mach 2.2 and dived towards the retreating attackers.
"Wolf leader to pack, these guys are faster then us so we will not catch them so lets encourage them to leave."
With that being said Wolf one launched one Swift Star hyper sonic air to air missile at the one attacker giving off radar emissions. the single missile streaked towards the aircraft at mach 5.5.


As Vampyre One boosted away at damn near maximum speed…. He verified that Vampyre’s 2 & 3 were safe when his radar began to scream radar lock…. Within a heartracing second he began to track the hostile missile which had locked itself onto him… Incredulously he watched it’s track his pattern… Somehow maintaining a solid lock on his fighter even though his Stealth Generator was fully operational… Vampyre One to Vampyre Actual… Have been painted will attempt to disengage & RTB… Flipping a switch… A cover encased his cockpit in pitch-black… as he dropped the Visor of his flight helmet down… Within seconds his internal Helmet HUD began feeding him raw data from thousands of sensors placed all over the skin of his fighter… relaying to him minute changes in just about all facets of telemetry… Flipping a switch his wings elongated forward & attached themselves to the sides of his fighters fuselage… With his Flight Helmet fully engaged his Alpha Patterns from his brain could control the fighter as if it was an extension of his own body… Capable of reacting instantly… With a thought… He began dropping Chaff in an attempt to distract the enemy missile… Even engaging his rearward firing cannon in a attempt to get the missile to break it’s lock on him… Darting back & forth the missile doggedly tracked him at almost 5 & ½ X’s the speed of sound… His flight suit adjusting itself automatically to compensate for the changes in the massive G Forces it was generating…. His fingers raced & darted over keypads as fast as his brain was relaying information to the central computer…

His fighter began performing maneuvers at speeds not designed for human pilots… Immelman’s, Split-S’s & feints were keeping the threat at bay…but barely… Thinking the Pilot thought well at least the black box was transmitting this data to Command… The ultimate test of endurance… It was also sending reams of data on this Tarlagian Missile… with data being streamed directly to his brain… the Pilot began formatting a plan…
The computer transmitting 3rd person views of his environment directly to his brain…
Tracking all aircraft & ships within a 50 mile radius… He suddenly saw his keyhole… Within seconds he punched up it’s data… An old Xeraphian AI Freight Drone was lumbering for a small landing pad… With a feral grin… He juked over & screamed at it on what appeared to be a collision course… Bringing his weapons systems online… he targeted the Drone with a Multwarhead missile… One which carried a variety of different ordinances…
This one loaded with an EMP, Chaff & Pyro Warheads… As they screamed at the Drone… He hit his trigger…”Fox Three Away”… Suddenly he skimmed by & engaged his “Ghostskin”… Designed to bend light around his Fighter… essentially making it invisible… Looking at his screens… He saw his Missile Obliterate the drone a full microsecond ahead of the hostile….. Changing course he boosted back towards the fucker who launched that bitch… As he approached… He pushed his Powerplant to 120% of normal… His computer screaming warnings before he disabled them…

His fighter began shaking violently as his blasted by at Mach 6.75… His sonic boom would return his sentiments… Checking his screens as he blasted by…He saw that his Ghostskin Stealth System was fully functional… & No active Radars had “Painted” him…
Dropping down to sea level he cruised home…

Commander Pliskin watched as the El-Aurians and Tarlagians manuvered over the islands. He wasn't so much impressed as amused. If it had been any two nations other than these, Prince John would probably order them blasted out of the skies.

He keyed the mic. " This is Commander Pliskin of the Royal Island Air Force. I'm addressing the two groups of aircraft above the miltary airport. Now that youv'e had your fun, would you kindly either land or depart. There are still several representatives of other nations who want to land here. And might I add a personal message from the Emperor: 'Don't make me come up there.' Pliskin out."

The Commander grinned at the Imperial message. Typical Alaric. Those two nations must be old buddies..................

"This is Commander Pliskin of the Royal Island Air Force. I'm addressing the two groups of aircraft above the miltary airport. Now that youv'e had your fun, would you kindly either land or depart. There are still several representatives of other nations who want to land here. And might I add a personal message from the Emperor: 'Don't make me come up there.' Pliskin out."

The Pilot grinned from ear to ear upon that last statement... Flipping up his Visor, He disengaged his Stealth system & reconfigured his fighter back to normal cruise operations...

As sunlight flooded the cockpit... Alejandro squinted briefly as his "Wingman" rejoined him... Glancing to both sides he congratulated both his sons on their successful flight certifications...

Flipping a switch for open frequencies… He contacted General Strickland & apologized for his showboating…
Promising to replace the lost equipment…

Ordering Jaden & Jacen back to base he flipped over & boosted for General Stric…err Prince John’s Private airbase for a shot of scotch…

Base Command this is Robin Hood… Alert the Sheriff of Nottingham of my arrival…Over!... Chuckling at the private joke… He settled back & began landing procedures…

The 2nd Imperial Navy, 1st Battlegroup was making slow speed across the ocean.
The conflict in the area had promted the Imperial Council to send 1st Battlegroup to observe the conflict from international waters.
The emperor is a man of peace, and he never wants people to kill each other.
It was why he sent the Herald of the Empire with a message to the involved nations.


From: Herald of the Empire
To Involved nations of the crisis.

With the situation worsening in the area, Vestern States is hereby offering a neutral area of negotiation onboard the flagship of the 2nd Imperial Navy.
The VSN Logaretis

No one will profit on further bloodshed. It´s therefor our wish that the figthing stops and negotiations take place

Peace and Justice.
By the Emperors wish;
Adam Vintersson, Herald of the Empire



ooc: i hope i don´t ruin the entire rp with this post?
was it stupid of me to try to join without asking?

The Pilot grinned from ear to ear upon that last statement... Flipping up his Visor, He disengaged his Stealth system & reconfigured his fighter back to normal cruise operations...

As sunlight flooded the cockpit... Alejandro squinted briefly as his "Wingman" rejoined him... Glancing to both sides he congratulated both his sons on their successful flight certifications...

Flipping a switch for open frequencies… He contacted General Strickland & apologized for his showboating…
Promising to replace the lost equipment…

Ordering Jaden & Jacen back to base he flipped over & boosted for General Stric…err Prince John’s Private airbase for a shot of scotch…

Base Command this is Robin Hood… Alert the Sheriff of Nottingham of my arrival…Over!... Chuckling at the private joke… He settled back & began landing procedures…


'Robin Hood, huh?', thought Pliskin. 'That's gotta be one of Alaric's old buddies.' " Robin Hood, this is Commander Plisken. You and your people are cleared to land at PJAS-1a. The Prince will be waiting on your arrival. Pliskin out."

The 2nd Imperial Navy, 1st Battlegroup was making slow speed across the ocean.
The conflict in the area had promted the Imperial Council to send 1st Battlegroup to observe the conflict from international waters.
The emperor is a man of peace, and he never wants people to kill each other.
It was why he sent the Herald of the Empire with a message to the involved nations.



ooc: i hope i don´t ruin the entire rp with this post?
was it stupid of me to try to join without asking?

Mr. Vintersson,

There is no need for alarm. The "crisis" is none other than friendly Xeraphian allies on manuvers.

We are having an informal gathering here in The Isles. The Prince would be honored to have a representative of your nation attend.

regards,

Major General Chris Langley


ooc: you didn't ruin anything. join the fun.

Mr. Vintersson,

There is no need for alarm. The "crisis" is none other than friendly Xeraphian allies on manuvers.

We are having an informal gathering here in The Isles. The Prince would be honored to have a representative of your nation attend.

regards,

Major General Chris Langley


ooc: you didn't ruin anything. join the fun.


The Emperor is very glad thato have learned that there was no conflict in the area. He sends his personal regards and hope of a productive meeting.
I, Imperial Herald of the State, Adam Vintersson, am honoured of being invited to the meeting.

The VSN Logaretis currently steaming to within 1 NM of your territorial water. Once there, i will await forther instructions of where and when i can be allowed to enter your country.

Praise the Heavens
Adam Vintersson.
Imperial Herald of the State.

The Emperor is very glad thato have learned that there was no conflict in the area. He sends his personal regards and hope of a productive meeting.
I, Imperial Herald of the State, Adam Vintersson, am honoured of being invited to the meeting.

The VSN Logaretis currently steaming to within 1 NM of your territorial water. Once there, i will await forther instructions of where and when i can be allowed to enter your country.

Praise the Heavens
Adam Vintersson.
Imperial Herald of the State.





"Commander, the Vestern ship has been picked up on radar. ETA approximately 36 hours."

Jenkis glanced at the commscreen. " Very well, ensign. Inform the Admiral in port. I want an escort of two Vipers to follow them into berth. Have the Prince's Palace Guard bring the reps to the Palace. Most of the others will already be here for the festivities. What do we know about Vestern?"

" Fairly routine info, sir. About a billion and a half pop, no major allies, no major wars. Seems to be a quiet country,minds it's own business."

" Good, that's what Prince John is looking for. He will shortly be sending out inquiries as to embassies and alliances. Carry on, ensign."

"Aye sir."

"Commander, the Vestern ship has been picked up on radar. ETA approximately 36 hours."

Jenkis glanced at the commscreen. " Very well, ensign. Inform the Admiral in port. I want an escort of two Vipers to follow them into berth. Have the Prince's Palace Guard bring the reps to the Palace. Most of the others will already be here for the festivities. What do we know about Vestern?"

" Fairly routine info, sir. About a billion and a half pop, no major allies, no major wars. Seems to be a quiet country,minds it's own business."

" Good, that's what Prince John is looking for. He will shortly be sending out inquiries as to embassies and alliances. Carry on, ensign."

"Aye sir."


Admiral Jonathan Ehrensköld, commanding officer of the VSN Logaretis,
wathced his battlegroup make it´s way through the waters.
They would soon reach the territorial waters of Auralinia.

The message he´d recieved stated that two Viper vessels would meet up to escort the Logaretis into berth.

Jonathan felt proud of having been given the responsibility of transporting the Imperial Herald of the State. The Herald was a memder of the Imperial Council. And he sat next to the emperor himself!

Jonathan had only seen the emperor a few times, and had even shook he´s hand! It had happened when he was appointed Commander of the 2nd fleet.

"Admiral, we are some 5 NM of tehir territorial waters.Radar has picked up two Vipers, sent to escort us. They should be here in some 20 minuits."

"very well. Order full stop. Have the rest of the battlegroup assume parade order. The crwes are to change to parade uniform as well. And make sure that every ship has the imperial and navy banners on display."

"Yes sir"

He then passed the command to the Executive Officer. Jonathan was going to inform the Herald that they soon were to meet up with the escort.

The Grand Duke's Airbus and its escorts landed at the airport. The Airbus proceeded to the assigned space on the tarmac and stopped. within a few minutes all 12 of the SU-33N fighters joined the Airbus.
Major Newdeck waited for the Grand Duke at the base of the departure ladder.
Duke Ozgood looking slightly miffed shook his head and walked down to the Major. "Major did I say you could fire a hypersonic missile at passing aircraft."
"No my Lord, but it appeared the base was under attack and Xeraph is one of our closest allies. Besides I thought your plane might be the next target."
"Right and Talking ponies fly, you have been itching to fire one of those new AI missiles for weeks. I am surprised you did not fire it at a passing seagull. I just hope you have not pissed off the locals.
"Yes my Lord, the missiles AI did preform well, it tracked a fully stealth ed target at over mach 3 and managed a soft water landing about 50 miles out."
"Enough, lets meet with the locals."

Admiral Jonathan Ehrensköld, commanding officer of the VSN Logaretis,
wathced his battlegroup make it´s way through the waters.
They would soon reach the territorial waters of Auralinia.

The message he´d recieved stated that two Viper vessels would meet up to escort the Logaretis into berth.

Jonathan felt proud of having been given the responsibility of transporting the Imperial Herald of the State. The Herald was a memder of the Imperial Council. And he sat next to the emperor himself!

Jonathan had only seen the emperor a few times, and had even shook he´s hand! It had happened when he was appointed Commander of the 2nd fleet.

"Admiral, we are some 5 NM of tehir territorial waters.Radar has picked up two Vipers, sent to escort us. They should be here in some 20 minuits."

"very well. Order full stop. Have the rest of the battlegroup assume parade order. The crwes are to change to parade uniform as well. And make sure that every ship has the imperial and navy banners on display."

"Yes sir"

He then passed the command to the Executive Officer. Jonathan was going to inform the Herald that they soon were to meet up with the escort.


ooc: Just to let you and everyone else know, I'm using Auralinia in place of Xeraph because I haven't been able to log Xeraph onto the forums. When you see Auralinia, think Xeraph.
Also, this little gathering is being held IN the Isles of Xeraph, not Auralinia. I know it's a pain in the ass, but until Jolt/the Mods get this crap straightened out...............

The Grand Duke's Airbus and its escorts landed at the airport. The Airbus proceeded to the assigned space on the tarmac and stopped. within a few minutes all 12 of the SU-33N fighters joined the Airbus.
Major Newdeck waited for the Grand Duke at the base of the departure ladder.
Duke Ozgood looking slightly miffed shook his head and walked down to the Major. "Major did I say you could fire a hypersonic missile at passing aircraft."
"No my Lord, but it appeared the base was under attack and Xeraph is one of our closest allies. Besides I thought your plane might be the next target."
"Right and Talking ponies fly, you have been itching to fire one of those new AI missiles for weeks. I am surprised you did not fire it at a passing seagull. I just hope you have not pissed off the locals.
"Yes my Lord, the missiles AI did preform well, it tracked a fully stealth ed target at over mach 3 and managed a soft water landing about 50 miles out."
"Enough, lets meet with the locals."


Lord Sethanis of the Tribe of Black Shadows came out personally to greet the Grand Duke with a squad of his ShadowGuard, the toughest, most ruthless Xeraphian troops in the Empire.

" M'lord Duke. Good to see you again. I trust all went well with your trip over here? And may I commend you on the handling of the pseudo-attack on the airbase. I wonder if Caesar Alejandro and his boys realize just how close they came to dying this morning. At any rate, no harm done, though I think Alaric is going to have a word with the El-Aurian ruler. Alejandro is just like his father, old Eric Valtane. A bit of a loose cannon, but a tried and true ally and friend. So, would you care to follow me? There's a HumVee waiting for us right over there."

OOC:
I'll try & post before leaving... Do me a favor & keep & eye on the storefront... I'm giving you authority to confirm orders til I return...

Dying my ass... Just Toasty...*walks away licking 2 of his fingers to put out a small flame on his ass hairs...

OOC:
I'll try & post before leaving... Do me a favor & keep & eye on the storefront... I'm giving you authority to confirm orders til I return...

Dying my ass... Just Toasty...*walks away licking 2 of his fingers to put out a small flame on his ass hairs...


ooc: the odd thing about this post is that I understand entirely what it is yur'e talking about..................:rolleyes:

:headbang:

Parade Order...
Jonathan loved when a VSN Battlegroup assumed that formation.
all 40 ships lined up.

I the first line where the Logaretis flanked by the battleships Psilander and the Claes Horn
The next line where made up of 4 the 21,22,23 and 24th criuser squadrons.
The Frigates where behind the cruisers in three columms.

All crwes where standing on the decks in white parade uniforms, and the guns where elevated skywards, ready to salute the escort that would lead the Logaretis and the Herald into berth.

It was indeed a massive naval force. And Vestern States had always maintained a large navy.

"Imoprtant to make a good firstimpression on these occations" Jonathan thougth for himself.

" Sir, the Vestren fleet has arrived."

Strickland glanced at the commscreen. " OK, good. Get a half-dozen FABS out there and have Commander Cogburn jump on a BlackHawk. I'm sure they have room for an HCGS to land on one of their ships. Cogburn has full authority to represent The Isles while escorting the Vestren bigwigs into Port Alanis. Please make sure to give my apologies to the Vestrens as to the as yet uncompleted docks. If more than one BlackHawk is required, have one on standby. Have Cogburn bring them directly to the Palace. Have him assure the Vestrens as to the safety of their fleet while anchored out in the deep water."


The Prince looked around. " Where is that asshole with my iced tea? I asked him for it over twenty minutes ago! Shitfire, I got better service in the military....And where's the other asshole with my dress-whites? Things had better tightening up around here or there's gonna be hell to pay!"

______________________________________________________________


Two hours later, a navy BlackHawk hovered 100' over the deck of the lead Vestren ship. " This is IOX BH-1101a requesting permission to land. We are here to escort your people to the Palace. Cogburn out."

From the Desk of the Queen of Darknovae
I am very glad to hear of your annexation, and hope that it was legal as well as peaceful. I agree that it is not Aquaetio's business as long as the Arakani Islands were annexed in a decent way. I wish the best of luck to your country as well as the inhabitants of the Arakan Islands.

-Queen Emily Siobhan Parthenope Jove, Queen of the Modern Queendom of Darknovae

" Sir, the Vestren fleet has arrived."

Strickland glanced at the commscreen. " OK, good. Get a half-dozen FABS out there and have Commander Cogburn jump on a BlackHawk. I'm sure they have room for an HCGS to land on one of their ships. Cogburn has full authority to represent The Isles while escorting the Vestren bigwigs into Port Alanis. Please make sure to give my apologies to the Vestrens as to the as yet uncompleted docks. If more than one BlackHawk is required, have one on standby. Have Cogburn bring them directly to the Palace. Have him assure the Vestrens as to the safety of their fleet while anchored out in the deep water."


Two hours later, a navy BlackHawk hovered 100' over the deck of the lead Vestren ship. " This is IOX BH-1101a requesting permission to land. We are here to escort your people to the Palace. Cogburn out."

"IOX BH-1101a, this is Logaretis Air Control, you are cleared to land on landingsite B, over"

As the BlackHawk descended, every ship in the battlegroup fired salutes with their guns.
6 companies of Imperial Marines presented arms, and the drummers beated on their drums.

Armiral Jonathan, dressed in he´s white Imperial Navy parade uniform, stood beside the Herald, dressed in he´s black Imperial Army parade uniform.
Behind them were several of the Heralds bodyguards, dressed in army parade uniforms aswell, and armed with their ceremonial swords.
Along the deck where hundreds of sailors in their white uniforms.

In the sunligth, one would almost have to wear sunglasses.

The helo touched down on the flogthdeck.
Jonathan looked at the Herald, who noticed him
"Well, i guess you are as eager as i´m to get going with this"
"You are indeed correct, Sir" Jonathan answered
"Then, we shall not have our host waiting."

As the two started to walk towards the Blackhawk, the marines once aganin presented arms
"It seems that the Marine Chapter Commander has done a good job" Jonathan thougth for himself. He guessed that the Heral thougth the same, after all, the Herald was a very experienced soldier.

They reached the helo
"May we come aboard?" the Herald asked the pilot after saluting him?
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Meanwhile, the Executive Officer recived a message, stating that it would be safest for the Battlegroup to remain on the current position.
"Order the ships Stand-By" he commanded.
"Oh, one more thing...i want the frigates on patrol-duty and the cruisers at
3 Alert Level. I don´t expect any suprises here, but the sailors always needs training"

"IOX BH-1101a, this is Logaretis Air Control, you are cleared to land on landingsite B, over"

As the BlackHawk descended, every ship in the battlegroup fired salutes with their guns.
6 companies of Imperial Marines presented arms, and the drummers beated on their drums.

Armiral Jonathan, dressed in he´s white Imperial Navy parade uniform, stood beside the Herald, dressed in he´s black Imperial Army parade uniform.
Behind them were several of the Heralds bodyguards, dressed in army parade uniforms aswell, and armed with their ceremonial swords.
Along the deck where hundreds of sailors in their white uniforms.

In the sunligth, one would almost have to wear sunglasses.

The helo touched down on the flogthdeck.
Jonathan looked at the Herald, who noticed him
"Well, i guess you are as eager as i´m to get going with this"
"You are indeed correct, Sir" Jonathan answered
"Then, we shall not have our host waiting."

As the two started to walk towards the Blackhawk, the marines once aganin presented arms
"It seems that the Marine Chapter Commander has done a good job" Jonathan thougth for himself. He guessed that the Heral thougth the same, after all, the Herald was a very experienced soldier.

They reached the helo
"May we come aboard?" the Herald asked the pilot after saluting him?
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Meanwhile, the Executive Officer recived a message, stating that it would be safest for the Battlegroup to remain on the current position.
"Order the ships Stand-By" he commanded.
"Oh, one more thing...i want the frigates on patrol-duty and the cruisers at
3 Alert Level. I don´t expect any suprises here, but the sailors always needs training"


Cogburn jumped down off the HCGS and snapped to attention. "Sirs, on the behalf of Prince John and the Emperor, welcome to The Isles of Xeraph. The Prince is awaiting your arrival at the Palace....the finished part of it anyway," he said with a bit of a sheepish grin. " Please board the BlackHawk, and make yourselves as comfortable as possible."

From the Desk of the Queen of Darknovae
I am very glad to hear of your annexation, and hope that it was legal as well as peaceful. I agree that it is not Aquaetio's business as long as the Arakani Islands were annexed in a decent way. I wish the best of luck to your country as well as the inhabitants of the Arakan Islands.

-Queen Emily Siobhan Parthenope Jove, Queen of the Modern Queendom of Darknovae

Your Majesty,

Thank you for your message. Rest assured, all legal channels were followed as concerns the lands and the people of the Arakani Islands. May I extend an invitation to you and your staff to visit us here in The Isles of Xeraph sometime in the near future.

regards,

Prince John

Cogburn jumped down off the HCGS and snapped to attention. "Sirs, on the behalf of Prince John and the Emperor, welcome to The Isles of Xeraph. The Prince is awaiting your arrival at the Palace....the finished part of it anyway," he said with a bit of a sheepish grin. " Please board the BlackHawk, and make yourselves as comfortable as possible."

"Thank you" The Herald answeder.
They borderd the helo. Once aganin, the guns fired salutes.

"Thank you" The Herald answeder.
They borderd the helo. Once aganin, the guns fired salutes.


As the BlackHawk raced towards the Palace, it was evident to all that the Prince was involved in a major building program. All architecture was based on either the old American south-western look, or the subdued French provincial. And, as elsewhere in the Empire, all buildings were no more than one story high above ground. There were, however, as many as four stories below ground.

The original inhabitants of the islands, The Arakanis, were simple folk and had not built anything more elaborate than thatched huts. When Alaric and John first stepped foot on the main island, the natives greeted them with an intelligence that was both surprising and refreshing. They were very receptive towards becoming part of the Xeraphian Empire, but they had only one request: keep it natural.

Alaric had agreed, and now had engineered a win-win situation.

From the speaker in the rear of the HCGS, the Commander heard " Sir, ETA is three minutes. We'll be landing on the roof-top LZ."

" Very good, Captain." Turning to the guests, he said, " We'll be at the Palace shortly."

As the BlackHawk raced towards the Palace, it was evident to all that the Prince was involved in a major building program. All architecture was based on either the old American south-western look, or the subdued French provincial. And, as elsewhere in the Empire, all buildings were no more than one story high above ground. There were, however, as many as four stories below ground.

The original inhabitants of the islands, The Arakanis, were simple folk and had not built anything more elaborate than thatched huts. When Alaric and John first stepped foot on the main island, the natives greeted them with an intelligence that was both surprising and refreshing. They were very receptive towards becoming part of the Xeraphian Empire, but they had only one request: keep it natural.

Alaric had agreed, and now had engineered a win-win situation.

From the speaker in the rear of the HCGS, the Commander heard " Sir, ETA is three minutes. We'll be landing on the roof-top LZ."

" Very good, Captain." Turning to the guests, he said, " We'll be at the Palace shortly."


"Exellent" the Herald said.
"I´m looking forward to visit the palace"

With the slightest of thumps, The El-Aurian fighter landed with grace unbecoming it’s design… As the canopy cycled open, Alejandro leapt from the plane & landed with grace unbefitting a common fighter pilot…

Alejandro dressed in his flight suit… Commandeered the nearest transport a Hummvee & barked it’s tires as he flew towards the control tower… His COM link relayed info that General Strickland & Company were inbound in a Helo at that moment…

With the Hummvee floored he sped along at breakneck speeds barely dodging taxiing aircraft…Before slamming his brakes & skidding 90 degrees to a stop next to the Main Control Tower… He entered the tower grabbing his flight bag as he went…

As he entered he made a beeline for the nearest “Head”… Figured with the incoming Dignitaries he might as well freshen up a bit…

Strickland, unbeknownst to but a few, was in the vicinity when the El-Aurainian jet landed and the pilot commandeered the Hummer. ' That son-of-a-bitch' he thought. " Captain, get that jet-jockey up here right quick. I don't give a shit who he is, just get him up here."

" That won't be necessary, m'lord Prince." Alejandro bowed low to Strickland with the slightest tone of mockery in his voice. He had run up the tower stairs two at a time and made his presence known unnanounced.

Strickland glared at him, his mouth a thin line of disapproval. But....he couldn't keep up the act. He grinned and laughed out loud as the two leaders clasped hands.

"How are you, m'lord Caesar? I see your'e still up to no good."

" I'm just fine, m'lord Prince. Just fine. Youv'e got one hell of a territory here. How'd you get Alaric to let go of it?"

" I didn't do a friggin' thing. He told me that he was going to annex a bunch of islands, re-name them, and hand 'em over to me to rule as I saw fit. I didn't want them, but you know you can't say no to Alaric."


"Hmmmm...so true, so true." Alejandro looked around. "So what do you guys do for fun around here. I don't see any booze, and very few women."

The Prince smiled. " You just need to know where to look. Come with me...."