NationStates Jolt Archive

Arturian Kraven Territory, 0600 Hours

The Cities of Kraven were always a dark place to be, the night sky was often light by a low hung moon or in some cases a starlit sky, however tonight it was neither, the sky was lit by the super powerful high intense lights that flooded the street with an incandescant white light that made it almost seem like night was Day...

People bleary eyed looked through curtains, pushing them to one side to see what was happening, as always a gentle breeze blew the banners of Kraven around, giving the impression of someone unfurling the flag...

It was deafening at first, the sound of a thousand Jackboots all crushing down on the concrete in unison, each foot fall was perfect and each of the footfalls timing was impeccable..

The armour shone bright against the super intense lighting that flooded the streets, glinting and causing some watchers to shield their eyes..

The First Division past the window, it was a Sturmpanzer Division, the Capitol Police inhuman monsters, designed to with no other purpose but to serve the Corporation in any means it sees fit, they were bred, not trained to be this way and each one was, in the eyes of the Corporation perfect...

People stood in awe, there had not been a sudden appearance of Capitol Police since Automagfreek stood on the shores of Kravonika and defied the rule of Father, but now forces were once again spilling into the streets, in the distance the gentle hum of engines grew into great bestial roars that lifted high into the air before being gently lowered into the city streets..

Leman Russ Battletanks rolled across pavements, while Kreigsmarines hurriedly moved tank traps and road blocks, the normal defences that lined any Kraven street, more and more Capitol Police followed, some were riding on top of Leman Russ's in a scene that reminded people of World War Two German tank riders, while others sat atop armoured APC's...

Others marched behind the column, as perfect as when the first division had past just moments ago, Kraven VTOLS could be heard taking off, roaring into the air in which just moments after the craft went super sonic, giving off several distinctive blasts...

Reichmarshals stood chatting to each other, directing large cargo trucks into different districts, while others, Field Reichmarshals marched along side the Capitol Police, their timing was not perfect, but still the efficiency at which they tried could suggest that these too were bred as well?


People in the houses wondered as to why, Corporate forces were being moved, word spread between housing blocks and it soon became apparent that this was not a localised thing, all across Kraven territory, Forces were being mobilised, and yes this indeed was the biggest mobilisation of The Kraven Military since Automagfreek had stepped onto Kraven soil...

Someone was about to receive one bloody nose....

But the Mobilisation was not over yet, Vast Naval fleets had begun to amass in International Waters, each of them numbering in over a thousand ships, and a total of at least three main battlefleets, and several smaller patrolfleets with around two hundred and thirty vessels in each...

this was the biggest Naval operation to be undertaken by Kraven ever...

In all of Arterus, in every Kraven city, in Every Kraven garrison the deafening sound of Jackboots marching could be heard, it would play in everyone’s mind and everyone would feel it in their souls...

(OOC: This is me doing some Serious Mobilisation for some Immense Invasion the likes of which have never before been seen on this scale by Kraven, Anyone wishing to be this 'Victim' please TG me, but please only people with some good Roleplaying experience, This is also me Getting my serious Groove back on... Kraven is Back... and this time... With More Jackboots and Stahlhelms!)

Bunker 23: Capital City of Norska, Arterus

The Corridor was a hive of activity, the walls that were the usual grey interior of all Kraven bunkers echoed the thunder of Jackboots effortlessly down passage, until the Kreigsmarines outside could hear the thunder, they all turned as the Capitol Police stormed past the weapons locker, pulling out GPMG’s hand grenades, and a various assortment of weaponry…

Outside in the court yard hundreds of black army trucks rolled up, some pulled up near the entrance, while the Kreigsmarines pulled down the tail gate, the engines of these trucks now drowned out the thunder of the Capitol Police, but the Marines knew they were coming as within a few seconds, the Capitol Police poured out of the bunker blast doors, and began to load up into the various waiting trucks…

A black staff car pulled up next to one of the large trucks, and a Reichmarshal stepped out, two Kreigsmarine soldiers came running up, with a smart snap to attention they awaited their orders, quickly the Reichmarshal distributed some orders and sent the two marines on their way, performing the tasks, which were to bring him the Bunker Dossier and the Capitol Police Battalion Dossier…

Soon many of the trucks began to pull away, leaving the compound and allowing other trucks to move into position to accept their cargo of Capitol Police…

The War Machine was continuing to grow in size with minimal fuss or delay…


The Supreme Overlord State of The Kraven Corporation

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v399/HorusGodEmperor/KravenInsignia2.jpg


As Many of you will know, due to the satellite surveillance that seems to crowd the space above Kraven Territory, you Voyeurs will have noticed the sudden and rapid deployment of a substantial portion of the Kraven Military, this is for good reason, it has been decided that the Campaign of Absolute Unification has slowed down with the loss of many of our Slave States, with some being absorbed completely into the Kraven Infrastructure, The High Command has decided to continue with this Campaign, The High Commands Logic is undeniable and will be carried out…

We however offer the Nation of South East Asia an opportunity to surrender its Government to our Military forces and prevent any un-necessary bloodshed, this would be a wise move on Prime Minister Neo’s part and should be well thought through before an answer is given…

You have forty-eight hours Mr Neo…

The High Command

An aide walked quietly into President John Holtz's office. "Mr. President, we have yet another report of the Kraven Corporation throwing its weight around." the aide said, handing John the report. John sighed. "Do they ever do anything else?" he thought. He then replied to the aide, "Thank you. You may go now."

"Yes, Mr. President," the aide responded. He left promptly, leaving John to sit at his desk and read the report.

HPIA Intelligence Report, non-classified:

RL October 8, 2006
1800 hours
Nation(s)/Group(s)/Person(s) in question: The Kraven Corporation

At approximately 1758 hours on Oct. 8, 2006, we received reports of a large parade of Kraven forces marching through the streets in the city of Norska. At the front were these behemoths of soldiers, what the Kravens call "Sturmpanzers". Apparently, this is their form of the capitol police, except they are probably the toughest soldiers in their entire armed forces. Other forces, such as battletanks and Kreigsmarines, which you probably already know of, marched behind them. Both common sense and actual evidence supports the fact that they are preparing for an invasion of someone, most likely the nation of South East Asia. Our recommendation is that we wait and see what happens.

-end-

"AGAIN!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!"
"Yeah."
Field Marshalls and Generals crowded maps and computers as Tenarius grumbled.
"I swear, we need to stop getting bored in mid-invasion and kill this stupid sonuvabitch once and for all."
"You know, sir, I don't think it's a good idea to intervene this time. We still need to recover from the Hatarian war. We did gain some land, but it'll be a while before we should fight again, especially Kraven."
"Hmm, you're right. Let's just watch."

Somewhere in a high school in Allanea

“Good morning. This is Allanean News Network, broadcasting from the Ninth Grade Jefferson High School Practical Rifle team training session. Even as the rifle shots can be heard in the distance, we note Secretary of State Victoria Sheshet enter the room. She is wearing, for some reason, a light BDU-64 suit, and for some reason, it is decorated with skulls. Victoria, what is the purpose of this apparel?”

“Well, what you see here are four skulls of Capitol Policemen, killed in combat with the Furry Airborne Brigade in the Battle for Kahanistan. As you know, sixty thousand Kravenites were then killed, and five thousand more were vaporized in a glorious combat action by our brave pilots.”

“I see. Why are you at this school event?”

“For several reasons. First, my third cousin’s sister’s boyfriend is on one of the teams. See him? That kid over there. Couldn’t miss it for my life. Second, I would like to state my pride in the Allanean nation. The fact that we have fourteen-year-olds competing in a practical defensive sport with rifles that could put a CP trooper to shame is in itself a matter of pride for every Freeman in Allanea. Hey kids! Do you know who I am?”

One of the children answers: “You’re the Secretary of State, right?”

“Right. And do you know who the Kraven Corporation are?”

“Given their government is a corporation that also owns their entire major property, doesn’t it make them some subset of communist?”

“That’s right. The Kravenites are oppressive fascist slavering communists. Tell me, if Kraven invaded Allanea, what would Allaneans do to their troops?”

“Fight them until we kill them or they run away?”

‘Brilliant. And this is reason number three I am here. Kraven is invading South East Asia. Why? Because they’re a bunch of fucking wussies, because Father daren’t invade a nation like Allanea, where we have a powerful army, where every home is a bunker, where every civilian is a marksman. They know that if they attack, our long-range guns, our planes, our battleships, will pulverize them before they even get to see an Allanean soldier. Our Marines and Airborne will stomp on the faces of Capitol Police, our supertanks will squash them like the worthless bugs they are, our helicopters will rain death on their patethic parodies of officers. And if somehow one of their soldiers will slither through to Allanea, he’d surely be killed by the first kindergarten teacher he comes across, and that’ll finish it.”

“They are only attacking South East Asia because they are a bunch of useless wussies with no genitals. “

“I would like to remind South East Asia they can get help from Allanea if they want any.”

“I would also to remind Kraven that their army is patethic, their soldiers have the intelligence of a nail, and their Father program probably runs on Windows ME, coded by a communist who was living in his retarded mom’s dank basement since age three and until he started getting senile.”

“Oh, and if Kraven wants an ass-whooping, we’re ready.”

Mafia Darkroom 34

"This is an unparalleled oppurtunity for chaos and destruction and profit."

"Elaborate..."

"We can insert Capitol Police troopers, our CP troopers, into SEA, start the war early..."

"I hate it, I say we let the war start and try to sell them our CP troopers as mercs, train them to infiltrate and confuse the enemy."

"Look, we can get Rocket APCs, from an ally, powerful ones, 16 men at a time, into SEA territory."

"How about other people, easier targets..."

"Demon 666."

"Right, we start a war, then we sell them materiel."

"If anything our allies in GR, make a killing."

"I like it."

Encrypted Transmission to anti-Kraven Countries

We are General Resources, the new managers of the Leafanistani Integrated Storefront, hearby offer a 25% discount to those of you in danger of being attacked by Kraven.

Act now and recieve a free Homeland-class Battleship.

[END]

OOC: Demon 666, anybody else besides USSEA, I can drop via Rocket APCs into your nation and start some warfare and get you to join for GR's profit.

It had been some time since the last conflict that had involved both the Amazonians and Kravenites, likewise against each other, on the shores and waves of Pythogria, a nation that had faded from public eye as fast as it had arrived. The Amazonian Dominion still strode high, however, its docks glistening with the gunmetal grey of naval cruisers, its airbases stocked full of fighter aircraft and long-range bombers. Advances had come and gone, with the Pursuer II tanks the latest trend in Amazonian ground armor, behemoths loaded with devestating capability able to traverse all sorts of terrain, capable of blowing giant chunks out of a battlefield, to complement the new D-9 Assault rifle for the general infantry.
At the head of the military was Helton Neyo and Vyraat Karath, two brilliant minds capable of spearheading any advance and strategy. And the sudden reports via active sattelite feed were not at all pleasing for the Amazonian military commanders. Another fight against the massive Kraven sphere was not a desirable outcome, yet it always seemed to turn that way. The emperor would not be pleased, the two military heads thought, as they stood outside the emperor's personal quarters.

"Come in," came the voice from inside, "I have a feeling you carry bad tidings."
"Indeed we do," said Karath, kneeling alongside Neyo as two shock troopers let them inside, "satellite feed reports bad news from a familiar front."
"And?" the emperor's response demanded.
"The familiar front is our traditional rival, the Kraven Corporation. Reports come in that they are mobilizing in naval numbers, along with a few shots of armed ground forces moving in and about."
"And have any reports come in from any other nations interested yet?"
"Negative, my Lord."
"So be it. We shall wait for another to make the first move of response publically. Meanwhile, I request a full alert of our military forces."
"I can have all naval forces on Alert-2 in a day," commented Karath.
"All army groups will be there at once," countered Neyo.
"So be it," smiled the Emperor, "I'd like to see you put this in action. Dismissed."
"Yes, my lord."

Both military commanders departed the room as the doors were shut by the Shock Troop guards behind them, the two looking at each other eye to eye before Neyo spoke first.

"My ground and air forces will be ready quickly. How long will it be before I can begin loading aerial forces aboard your carriers?"
"Give me twenty hours, to activate to full status," responded Karath, "And you may begin."
"So be it."

tag

Secret IC:

The H.I.V.E. Command Center….

The Patron Joseph Stromberg received an interesting report from the E.I.A. about Kraven's mass mobilization against the nation of South East Asia. The Hive's intelligence spy satellite network had been looking for constant threats and Kraven's territory in Arterus had always been considered one of the major threats to both national and international security.

The various Commanders of the Central Military Command looked at each other. They had each served as members of the Kreigsmarines back in the day before Patron Choi Song took back the country after Kraven's disappearance from international affairs. This experience had hardened the party's leadership and had made the State very centralized under the direct and brutal authority the Central Military Command and the Grand National Unity Party. They now had a difficult decision to make, It seemed Father has once again awaken his mighty yet soulless war machine and was preparing to launch the world into another era of strife and violence.

The leaders of Xharn had to debate if they would make an agreement with father or engage him in battle. The Fatherland had made alliances with several nations that despised the Kraven Corporation like the Dominion and Yallak. They had to be considered before any agreement could be made. The other side of the coin however was the fact that Father and his minions had fueled the rebirth of the Fatherland. The invasion from Novacom was devastating and Kraven's funds and rebuilding efforts had helped make Xharn a power on the Irathrian continent. The Fatherland and most importantly the leaders of the Fatherland had a hard choice to make….


In about three hours time all of it had been hard and tactical calculation a decision was finally reached and the Kraven High Command was given a highly coded message directly from the Xharnian Central Military Command itself…


Establishing Code Connection….

Receiving Encoded Message…..

Decoding Message………

Unofficial State Directive......

The Totalitarian Military State of Xharn
The Central Military Command

The Totalitarian Military State remembers the Supreme State as a friend that tried to help us in our hour of need. We may have established our independence, but the people of the Fatherland remember those that have assisted us in the past. We will now repay our debts to you by providing funds, ammunition, and food supplies. We shall even send several Death Korps regiments to support your war.

We would like to however hide these regiments under guise of the Supreme State's banner. The Fatherland would not like to face enemy retaliation and all our personal being sent to you should be considered part of the Supreme State's military. We hope you understand our meaning and reasoning behind this request. The Fatherland and his Exalted Excellency, The Patron Joseph Stormberg wish you all well in this upcoming campaign.







Signed,

The Central Military Command


End Coded Message……….

The latest intel reports came in to the massive complex at The Peoples Freedom's Nuclear and Air Defense Command, buried deep underground in a undisclosed location. There, various people were working hard and quick to ID enemy troop postions and blocks. Kraven had resurfaced indeed, and the full might of their grand armies was preparing to rear it's ugly head again. While TPF had never been directly involved in a war they knew that they very well could be this time. The Military minds of TPF were still coming up with a Formal Doctrine, as a large portion of TPF's Navy Airforce and Army were Currently fighting Griffincrest. In order to muster some forces, they would have to pass a bill allowing large numbers of Reserves to be called up to Active Duty.

The Generals soon reserved a time to talk with President Booch regarding the new World War.

"I say we help SEA!" The Infrastracture Minister shouted.

"I say we help Kraven!" The Commerce Minister yelled.

"Well we should do something." The Defence Minister said, "We have got to have some sort of war."

The entire meeting room was a roar of debate. Only three people sat quiet, Supreme Commander Gregori McKenna, sitting at the head of the conference table, simply listened. Nicolai Nivitovych, head of the Intellegince-Consortium, sat in his wheel chair, looking around. And Koriasv Tinaviko, Minister of Research & Development, was writing something down.

The former, of course, was the leader of Red Tide, the latter two were the only ministers who had been with Gregori throughout his entire rule. The other cabinet positions were purged constantly, therefore, Nicolai and Koriasv represented the most respected of the ministers. Finally, it happened.

"I still think we should help Kraven, what say you, comrade Research Minister?" The Minister of the Interior finally asked.

Gregori reflected that they would eventually have to do away with the whole 'Comrade' thing. Even though it was a leftover habit from the Soviet Union, it still sounded far to communist.

Koriasv gave a long uninterested look in Interiors direction, then climbed to her feet.

"I say," She began, "That we do not intervene at all. That we sit back and observe."

There was an air of silence, then more arguing for about two more minutes. Then Gregori finally yelled, "ENOUGH!"

THAT shut the room up. It got deathly silent, only the sound of metal hitting marble echoed from patrolling Current Gaurd Shocktroopers could be heard.

"I will go along with the Minister of Researches idea. We will not intervene." Gregori said.

"You cant do that!" The Foreign Affairs Minister said, "We would be abandoning a half-friend, it would be like-!" He had uttered the last words of his life as Gregori drew the revolver that he always had with him and personally executed Foreign Affairs on the spot.

"Any other objections?" Gregori asked, "No? Good... now if you dont mind, I need to promote a deputy."

The Tactical Command Center in Imperial Palace of New Prussia Island, Wanderjar, was filled to capacity with Generals and other Staff Officers. The silence was such that you could almost hear individual heart beats, pounding in each of their chests.

Emperor Baker held his head in his hands. He sat at the head of the long holo-table, looking at the news. The news of the Capitol Police moving....again....sent shivers down his spine, and left a severe feeling of nausea over him.

"What do we do?" Admiral Reinhardt asked?

"We wait." Replied the Emperor. "We hope this is just sabre rattling, and if worst comes to worse, we fight."

"Can we win this war, if it comes to this?" Asked one of the many Generals.

Baker looked at him, his face pale, eyes dilated. After the breif pause, he said, "I don't know."

"It has been a while since we engaged Kraven forces, my Lord. It would be in our best interests to assist South East Asia against the Kraven forces. Besides, since the War, our military has increased tenfold for such a purpose." The Defense Minister reported. "Our Naval and Air forces have been upgraded to current standards and our Army and Marines are ready to go. We have only your word and we will strike."

"And technically, we've never even had a cease-fire. We're still officially at war." The Foreign Minister replied.

President-Governor Sarinon of the Republic of Coredia stroked his chin. "Minerva, what intelligence do we have on Kraven so far?"

The Minister for Intelligence stood up. "Kraven, according to its enemies, is becoming a shadow of its former self, though still formidable. It uses the same technology that we've fought before. It is the same ideology that we know before: totalitarian to the hilt. We know their strategies, perhaps better than they know themselves. We can beat them this time around. I only recommend that we talk with the anti-Kraven alliance before we move forward."

"Trying to tell me to do my job?" Minister Toguka asked wryly.

"Just a suggestion, Sato."

"I'll shift air and sea patrols to the region. There's no reason why we should be surprised. I recommend two waves: spinning up the 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleets, along with the 1st Marine Expeditionary as the first wave. The second wave will be the 2nd and 4th Fleet and the 1st and 2nd Infantry Division, the 2nd Mechanized Infantry Division and the 3rd Armored Division. The 8th Fleet will remain in home waters. And for the Air Force: 30-40th Fighter and 45-50th Bomber Wings will do for now, plus the 25th and 27th Supply and Logistic Wings. As you know, that's ten fighter wings and five bomber wings plus two support craft." Haruko said.

"Are you sure that will be enough?" Kim, the Interior Minister, asked.

"We can spin up more if we need to. As it is, I recommend calling up the Reserves for when things get hairy." The Defense Minister replied.

"I'll deal with that bridge when we cross it. You have your assignments, people." The President said, getting up. "Godspeed."

To: Allanea and other Anti-Kraven forces.
From: Republic of Coredia.
RE: War.

It has come to our attention that Kraven is up for another conflict. Let us meet to plan what to do to counter them.

~President-Governor Sarinon

OOC: For Warmaster and anyone confused by this post, I'm tieing this in with my involvement in the Kregaian civil war.

IC:"Well, that certainly fucks everything up."

"I love the way you always speak your mind, Elke," groaned Generalfeldmarschall Leitz, melodramatically rolly his eyes.

"It gets things done. And I stand by my statement. This changes everything."

"Well, in that case we just have to adapt. Technically we still have ties to the Corporation, but not strong ones. We can severe them whenever we like, but that could be dangerous." That was Joachim Kramer, the Fallschirmjager.

"So could keeping them. Our strategic situation is precarious whatever we do," retorted Leitz.

"Point, Wolfram. But we still have assets available back in the homeland, and intel..."

A signaller stuck his head into the ops tent.

"Herr Leitz! It's General-Leutnant Eberstark!"

"Sorry people, duty calls."

The other two glanced at eachother.

"I say we wait for the Schnapsemarschall to arrive and have another beer."


Army Group Kregaia HQ was not far from the front. Wolfram Leitz, Elke Steuben and Joachim Kramer were all firm believers in the Wellingtonian diktum of being on the spot. But "Javie" (Warmastrien troops loyal to Jahvan's insurrection) missiles could turn up anytime, so Detlev Hallget's plane touched down on the aircraft carrier Schmaldt, part of the recovering fleet moored off the Slivan peninsula, and he travelled in style to the frontlines. Style, in the Boozian C-in-C fashin, that is. On a Tiger tank.

The "Blind Faith" had been readily available, being in line for reloads, so he had hitched a ride, although the crew were more than a little dangerous to be around. The commander, Ober-Leutnant Anna Kriechbaum, was a downright psychopath. Still, they got places quickly.

He burst into the command tent and threw himself into a conveniant chair with his characteristic nonchalance, fishing an obviously chewed and unbelievably short pencil from one of his greatcoat's many pockets.

"Okay, here's the situation, summarised so you don't have to listen to the intel lecture. I really am far too kind to you kids. Anyway, Kraven, our old... co-belligerant, shall we say, is building up for something big. As in even bigger than this charming war I seem to be sitting on. Probably involving South East Asia. Now, Elke's all tied up with one thing or another, a massive amphibious operation here, an unfortunate incident at a new year booze-up there, oops, that was tasteless of me!"

General-Oberst Elke Steuben had faced down every coastal wall the harsh world of the marine had thrown at her, but five minutes in the company of her CO had her blushing head to toe.

"And Joachim can't take command of thing personally, even if a couple of his commands are free, but we've got lots of big three stuff ready, so here's the plan right now: assemble packaged task force, destination: Johnyforeignerstan, recce the situation, decide later, have beer."

Jochim looked between his Commander-in-Chief and the marine.

"Were you to seperated at birth or something?"

"AGAIN!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!"
"Yeah."
Field Marshalls and Generals crowded maps and computers as Tenarius grumbled.
"I swear, we need to stop getting bored in mid-invasion and kill this stupid sonuvabitch once and for all."
"You know, sir, I don't think it's a good idea to intervene this time. We still need to recover from the Hatarian war. We did gain some land, but it'll be a while before we should fight again, especially Kraven."
"Hmm, you're right. Let's just watch."

A cargo ship sat off the coastline of Demon 666, well technically it was near the coastline of at least 2 dozen nations along a well traveled shipping route. The ship was a decaying Brick-class Oil Tanker, a massive kilometre long monstrosity that once served Leafanistan as an oil hauler between Saharistan and Leafanistani refineries. Now it was in Mafia hands, and what dangerous hands they were.

One of the tanks was devoid of oil, but filled with something even darker than crude. Kraven troopers, 48 of them, in a nice little line, but not real ones, Mafia bred, and trained, meant to be used as private security. They were just as deadly though.

Rocket APCs painted in Kraven colours with logos splattered all over them sat inside. They had a range of 500 kilometres, though they wouldn't be going that far. The troopers were told that the 'Corporation' needed them to infiltrate and destroy any people they saw. Mindless slaves obeyed, and marched in, 40 of them with GPMGs and Carbines, and 8 of them with Jackhammer's the Kraven Corporation's Javelin missiles.

The Rocket APCs launch, and the oil tanker turns toward Rovonia, to deliver whatever oil was left in its tanks.

They approached the Demon 666 coastline, their rocket engines cut out and twin pulsejets provide the rest of the power, they descended and prepared for a soft landing on beach sand.

It was never that easy, the first one impacted the sand hard, 4 troopers were instantly killed, and 2 more were shot by their comrades for critical wounds. The others had more peaceful landings and they disembarked. 42 Kraven Troopers, indistinguishable from real ones, walking on Demon 666 soil, guns raised and ready to slaughter whatever came near.

The guard blew out his cigarette as he looked onto the beach.
Just a typical night. Looks like it was going to get boring.
He pasued to look at his watch.
"Only 4 more minutes until my shift is up...."
The guard didn't notice the Kravens that had just landed.

OOC: Notice how the only person who hasn't replied so far is the one being attacked.

The guard blew out his cigarette as he looked onto the beach.
Just a typical night. Looks like it was going to get boring.
He pasued to look at his watch.
"Only 4 more minutes until my shift is up...."
The guard didn't notice the Kravens that had just landed.

The lead trooper crawled up to the guard tower, the suits were surprisingly quiet, and the lead trooper thrusted his GPMG forward, and the entire 18" bayonet through the poor man, and the barrel too. Organs splattered to the ground and an intestine put out the cigarette.

The new shift guard spotted them, and were quickly put down by a burst from the GPMG. The noise must have alerts guards from all over.

OOC: Notice how the only person who hasn't replied so far is the one being attacked.

OOC: I'll star the war if I have to, it is very profitable.

Pudite Prefecture One, Administration Compound One, Officer's Tower
The Emperor sat behind his desk, reclining as his foreign affairs officer, Mr. White, brought yet another dossier into his office. He paid little attention as the folder was dropped, "What does this concern, White?"

Mr. White stepped back from the desk, folding his hands in front of him before he spoke, "This, sir, is a dossier containing information regarding recent maneuverings of... The Kraven Corporation."

The Emperor sat forward quickly, picking up the folder and tossing it open, quickly skimming its contents as he replied, "Bastards, what are they doing?"

Mr. White responded, "Sir, they're invading Sou-"

"I know that, White!"

Mr. White stopped, waiting. The Emperor continued, "Well, I suppose we'll have to do something..."

The door to the office swung further open and in stepped a third man, dressed in a long black coat and a similarly colored suit, he spoke, his deep voice surprising the two assembled, "Not... necessarily, sir. We don't really have to do anything at all."

The Emperor turned to his current Council Chancellor, a man modeled on the late Otto von Bismarck, and responded. Here a slight aggravation was evident in his tone, "NC-0000001334, what purpose have you letting yourself into my office?"

The German politician responded, "Sir, I knew of the Kraven operation and believed it would be beneficial to allow my opinions into the discussion."

The Emperor leaned back again, taking the folder with him, "It will be permitted, this time." He paused for another few seconds, flipping a page in the document and skimming it further, "White, what do you think?"

Mr. White stepped forward again as Bismarck took up a place beside him, "It is my belief sir, that we should involve ourselves, we should counter these actions of Kraven. We'll have to butt heads with them eventually, why not immediately."

The Emperor tossed the folder back onto his desk, "White, you want to fight Kraven?"

Mr. White responded, "Yes sir, their philosophies put them at odds with us, and we cannot avoid that forever."

Bismarck spoke again, "Sir, we are now occupying and converting two separate territories, as well as fighting in a third, quite major, war! We cannot divert soldiers to a fourth conflict right now."

The Emperor spoke quickly, "Our armies are innumerable and indomitable. Your belief is false. It is my opinion as the Emperor and controller of this state that we involve ourselves, fighting alongside the Kraven forces. Our intelligence personnel can gain some valuable front-line intel on their forces and we can establish positive relations with their 'Father'."

White spoke again, "Aiding Kraven now will only add to their power, this is not what will help us win the coming war!"

Bismarck responded, "White, are you so certain that a war must be coming? Surely we can avoid this fight until our forces are at their full strength," Bismarck turned quickly to his Emperor, "As insurmountable as that strength is..."

The Emperor responded, "Positive relations with Kraven will surely avoid the coming war," he said, looking at White. He then turned to Bismarck, "Until our forces are at their maximum readiness."

Mr. White and Bismarck stood, silently, waiting for their leader to continue, and he did. "So then, it is agreed?" The pair nodded, "We will wait this fight out, we will observe. Waiting for the right time."

As the two turned to leave, the Emperor spoke again, "Although, I retain the right to involve myself if I so choose..."

The pair of statesmen sighed a little inside, they knew their situation had changed not at all...

"Mit Sabeln heraus und fahne hoch, wir..."

"Feldwebel?"

"Yes, Pieter?"

"Why are there flags in every regimental march? And how come they're never low unless they belong to other people?"

"That, Pieter, is a question for centuries-dead propaganda artist composers. Not the people driving your tank."

"Yessir."

The Tiger rolled on, its secondary turrets bristling like the spines of a porcupin e, its massive primary held proudly to the front, missile rack open, ammo belts oiled, cannons and the single mortar all loaded. Surrounded by Panthers, the conventional Boozian MBT, she was truly formidable.

The only problem was the issue of moving her.

Tigers were too heavy for any airlift not involving divine intervention, and they needed a damned big ship. The bulk transports anchored in and around Brundeburg harbour fit that description nicely, but they were as vulnerable as unarmed, unarmoured men running around wearing "shoot me, I'm rich!" signs. So that meant you needed a bigger fleet and, well...

It was quite a big task force.

Office of the Minister of External Affairs, Houses of Parliament, Arn-Maciska

"...and this is the latest cable from Santa Barbara..."

Lady Justina Valdir took a moment to curse the "atmospheric disturbance" disrupting electronics in the air over the Covenant, then read the report. As she did so one elegant eyebrow rose.

"Minister, this is... interesting," her permanent secretary murmured.

"Quite," the personal secretary agreed.

"And this was sent out shortly afterwards... and this too..." one by one the aide handed out the other dispatches; Valdir's other eyebrow joined the first, while the Permanent Secretary chuckled dryly.

"Well, I suppose that this calls for a reaction of some kind... but, last I checked neither Fifteen nor Twenty-five had relations with us..." he said.

"Despite my best efforts," Junior Minister Alexandr L'tan commented in sour tones.

"So, what do we do people?" Valdir's tone was lifted from the classroom.

"Seven options," L'tan responded promptly. "Do nothing, issue a statement deploring the speech, lodge an official protest, impose sanctions, break off diplomatic relations, help a side covertly, or declare war on someone."

"Problems?" the Minister purred.

"Doing nothing isn't really an option because of past engagements. If we issue a statement, well, results vary. But, if we lodge a protest, it will be ignored. We can't impose sanctions because we don't trade with any of them. We can't break off diplomatic relations that don't exist," he paused to consider. "And you'll never get covert assistance or a declaration of war past the Iron Maiden, let alone the Daíl."

"So therefore we...?" Valdir spun her finger in a slowly in a circle; one revolution per syllable.

"We Four-Stage it." L'tan replied.

"Good," the Minister nodded, while L'tan's Rechtaire beamed.

"Diane," the Minister beckoned to her personal secretary. "Write this down..."

------------------------------

Official Statement

The attention of His Most Serene Majesty's Government has been drawn on an informal basis to a recent development involving Kraven Corporation and Southeast Asia; while this incident is indeed rather unfortunate, we are confident that all parties will see the matter resolved in short order, and respectfully urge all parties to work towards a diplomatic resolution to the current situation.

-MEA

OOC: Notice how the only person who hasn't replied so far is the one being attacked.
[OOC: That would be a result of GCSE work and also a result of a busted keyboard and Internet connection at home. Note to self: try not to fill up a plate with too many chores (i.e. role-plays). Anyway, here's a transcript from my PM nation-wide and to the global community, hope you guys have Channel NewsAsia (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Channel_NewsAsia) in your nation IC!]

Official Statement by His Right Honorable Prime-Executive Leadership of the United Sovereign Nations of Southeast Asia, Yao Yang Nelson Neo
http://www.geonames.de/flag-asean.gif

'I give out my most warm regards and greetings to my fellow Southeast Asians and the members of the international community.'

'I am most aware the majority of you, the Southeast Asian people, naturally and definitely, want to see a leader here at this podium, delivering this speech, raising your spirits in this alarming event of turbulence and of grave dilemma. I commend and note that many of you wish to see an enticing message, one that is upbeat and of optimism, to allay your concerns as a fire extinguisher to the menacing flame. And I am the person at this podium. I am one of the key figures that founded the Union of Southeast Asian Nations, and have brought pride, meaning, hope, honor and delight over the avarice and the maliciousness of those that had wished to see the Union of Southeast Asian Nations not occuring and ending violently thanks to supremacist belief and wished to shatter the spirit and the meaning of the ideal of the Union, the very national motto which contains the power of our value of tolerance: "In varietate concordia".'

'And such similar thoughts are occuring again, this time in the form of a different foe. A foreign foe, an external struggle, during a time when the Union had only got its feet up. I have addressed this foe in a time past. And I shall be addressing it again. The people of Southeast Asia desire that certain individual at the podium to bring even the tiniest sliver of light. And they have got that small sliver of light - "asketh and ye shalt receive".'

'Today the global community at large has seen the revival of a large threat that is a prime example of the irrational, absolutist ideology of neo-corporatism. That threat would be that of the Kraven Corporation. And it seems that if neo-corporatism had a moderate wing, the High Command of the Corporation would be the representatives of those that seek to push their ideals to beyond the limit to what would be unspeakable. Neo-corporatism is a dangerous ideology that pushes sheer oppression at the expense of the community, that often has its disciples as relentless in violence and force as they are in the area of mercantile profit and commerce. Pride and arrogance often befalls them as a result of their ruthlessness, and here so as they try to pick on what they deem to be weak and the spineless and fail to analyze their own egoes and actions both past and present.'

'I shall make this clear and to the point: there is no popular and democratic desire within the Southeast Asian Federal-Parliamentarian Government, the voices and the representatives of the people, to surrender the de-jure national sovereignty to warmongering imperialists, or those who are the delegations of tyrants - as demonstrated in the former lands of Slovania, where the High Command was in its youth and aspiring for the dissolving of the democratic institution by intricate movements designed to take advantage of the Achilles' heels in the Slovanian Government and that of the human feeling known as "fear", the gaps of difference between that of the draconian Regent Bernard Allenby regime in the then Grand Duchy of Hamptonshire, consigned to the history books on May the 14th of 2006* thanks to the Constitutional Act, replaced by the Grand Archduchy of the United Realms of the Hamptonian Empire, the gaps between the Bernard Allenby regime and the young High Command are non-existant. The Regent crisis is proof that even the paragons of democracy have fallen to despotism and his actions are the delegates of what extremes humankind can go to. Fortunately for Hamptonshire, the Regent was defeated and his consorts were caught by the Hamptonian people who valiantly defended democracy and are awaiting trial as the clock ticks for the moment.'

'Alas, it is too late for Slovania as the Corporation had stained its international reputation for too long and too bad, resulting in its entire annhilation of its lands by intercontinental ballistic missiles containing nuclear warheads. They were too deceived to see the devious ruse of the High Command and their spirit not strong enough to defeat them, and they are gone from this earth, the High Command already having turned the Corporation from both a commercial empire and arguably a sovereign nation-state in its own right into a borderless country that operates like a human virus; leeching off and corrupting the body's cells to spread pestilence.'

'I suggest that the High Command to turn whatever forces they have, for they are not welcome, and Southeast Asia is certainly not in the mood for armed conflict. But alas, ideology and duty rarely mix, and I am prepared to do what one has to do.'

'If the High Command is insistent on its intentions and positions, its desire to incorporate the Union of Southeast Asian Nations into the Corporation, they are going to have to dissolve the institution that is the Southeast Asian Federal-Parliamentarian Government by force. If the Union is destroyed without a fight, this will be met with negative reaction from the international community. This will be a victory for cronies of the High Command like Chairman William Stryker.'

'So resist, my fellow citizens, resist in whatever form that you can! Do not let death worry you. Worry about our values and what we stand for. If we do not put up even the slightest bit of a fight, we are lost. Do not let your spirits break, for the Union of Southeast Asian Nations, as long as we do not forget our values and what they mean, and what they stand for, and for as long there are honorable and noble leaders of integrity, and are most suited for the job, the chances of destruction are nigh to the statistic of zero.'

'That is what I have to say, my message to my people and the world regarding this threat. Thank you. If one does believe in a Divine Being, may He or She protect you and be with you. If you are not, and a fellow believer of free thought like myself, then just simply believe in one-self and take a stand for what the Union believes in. Good luck to all, and farewell.'

[OOC: * = RL time.]

Encrypted Transmission to SEA

We here at Leafanistan stand by you, but due to a growing international incident, we cannot interfere directly for on your behalf.

We offer a 10% discount at our storefront though.

[END]

OOC: The Leafanistani Government isn't aware of the Mafia activities, they are under the guidance of corporations manufacturing Leafanistani weapons.

Encryption Level: 3

Encryption process in progress, please wait...
.
.
.
.
OK!

Sending...

TO: Yao Yang Nelson Neo, Southeast Asia
FROM: President Hermann Jakob, Wingarde

SUBJECT: Wingarde's stance on the crisis

I am most appalled by the movements made and actions taken by the Kraven Corporation and its allies. The Democratic States of Wingarde certainly and severely condemn this act of sheer imperialism but, unfortunately, cannot directly intervene in this situation. In order to avoid any possible misunderstandings, our military elements en route to Van Luxemburg for the MILEX 2006 military excercises will take a different path, as to prevent being considered either aiding or attacking forces by any side.

We are aware you hold our nation in great esteem, but this incident is entirely foreign in nature and unrelated to Wingarde. Any direct involvment in the conflict would not only earn us many enemies, but also severely endanger the security of our territory and its citizens. We are also not bound by any treaties nor alliances to provide military and/or logistical assistance, and our diplomatic relations have not been particularly stellar.

Nevertheless, as an act of generosity towards a like-minded nation, I will order our defense industries to offer you a 5% discount in your purchases for the remainder of the crisis. Besides that, I am afraid Wingarde cannot provide further backing. We would try to mediate with diplomacy in order to peacefully resolve this conflict, but it is unlikely that the Kravenites are willing to accept that option.

The United Sovereign Nations of Southeast Asia has Wingarde's full moral support. I will pray for the well-being of your citizens, and for your country to take the least possible damage in this unfortunate turn of events.

Yours sincerely,

Hermann Jakob,
President,
Democratic States of Wingarde

Jack Riddel read the reports and laughed out loud. Audacity of the highest standard. Kraven was preparing for war, and didn't give a damn who knew it. Of course, a nation like Kraven could get away with it. Or at least, they clearly thought they could. Time would tell there.

"What an absolutely marvelous opportunity to test out Project Bonechiller," he murmurred. "With the mounting hostilities, the results would almost certainly be blamed on The Kraven Corporation, leaving us scot free. And a nation as large as Southeastasia would be the perfect test case... Contact Project Bonechiller. Tell them to move to stage two alertness."

"Um, sir... It's Southeast Asia. Two words."

"What? But the reports say..."

"The reports are wrong, sir. Those responsible have been dealt with."

"Well... now I feel silly. Anyways, contact Project Bonechiller!"

OOC: Okay, I'm at school now, so I can't do so at the moment, but first opportunity, SEA I'll TG you the details of Project Bonechiller and you can decide whether it's something you want to RP.

"AGAIN!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!"
"Yeah."
Field Marshalls and Generals crowded maps and computers as Tenarius grumbled.
"I swear, we need to stop getting bored in mid-invasion and kill this stupid sonuvabitch once and for all."
"You know, sir, I don't think it's a good idea to intervene this time. We still need to recover from the Hatarian war. We did gain some land, but it'll be a while before we should fight again, especially Kraven."
"Hmm, you're right. Let's just watch."

OOC: I was busy with helping my mom, and didn't finnsh The war with you. I think we should redo it, but any way.....TAG

The Port City of Cova...


The Death Korps Legionaries (http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c309/Xharnia/shadowkorps.gif) had already received mobilization orders directly from the Central Military Command. This lead to a quick reaction as hundreds of Legionaries could be seen being transported by train, troop transport trucks and even Armored Personal Carriers. They all arrived around 0400 hours to their port to begin boarding onto the Naval vessels assigned to transport them to Kraven held Arterus. The Death Korps Legionaries had received orders to switch banners to hide their true nationality.


The regimental banners that made up the Cohort were replaced with the Kraven twin hammers banners. The Cohort immediately was ordered by their superiors to adopt the name Death Brigade the military branch name Kraven's High Command had referred to the Xharnian elite forces back in the days of being a slave state. The wolf's head insignia's were removed from the Death Korps uniforms and replaced with old patches of Kraven design.

The Predator Heavy Battle Tanks (http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c309/Xharnia/ThePredatorHeavyBattleTank.gif)were also being loading onto the ships. They had to have all signs of Xharnian involvement removed. The Wolf's head insignia's (http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c309/Xharnia/lodosia.gif)on the tanks had to be painted over by the Kraven Twin hammers. They could almost be taken for Kraven vehicle considering their heavy armaments and even heavier armor plating. The loading took several days to get both the manpower and the war vehicles loaded.

The supply ships were being loaded by hundreds dockworkers and forklifts. The orders were to move several large crates of ammunition and other war and non-war material into the various supply vessels. The goal was to both supply Kraven and give them enough firepower to successfully fight against the growing enemy opposition.

The troop transport vessels and the supply vessels broke from port on the fourth day. The small task force was soon encased around the 1st Xharnian Naval Fleet. Their orders were to head for Kraven held Arterus. It would probably look like some counter invasion to foreign observers. The flags of the Fatherland were raised and it looked like a national fleet had taken to open seas. The debt that Xharn owed the Kraven Corporation would soon be paid…

To anyone who looks at a map, the Empire is isolated. The continent of Kregaia is separated by wide oceans even from its neighbors in the CAD, and it is significantly farther to any other nations. However, geography in this case tells a lie. In Korronis, sprawling capital city of a sprawling empire, the Intelligence Division gazes out over the world. There is little that is done, even in the deepest shadow, that in the end escapes Imperial notice.

However, it takes no real brains or observation to see what is going on here. The Kraven Corporation is going to war, against Southeast Asia, and they have all but announced it. The question is removed of the nature of the Kraven Corp's activities; the most important one that remains is what, exactly, the Imperium will do about it.

***

"I say we fight." The words, predictably enough, come from the mouth of Imperator Jakran Vuell, commander-in-chief of the Kregaian Imperial Armed Forces, and he looks around the table for support. "We have yet to test our strength against either Southeast Asia or Kraven; one or the other must be fought!"

Lord Regent Seth Jamaane, also holding the position of Supreme General of the Immortals, leaned back in his chair and sighed in a show of tested patience. "Imperator, a great portion of the Armed Forces are currently in Aralonia, heavily engaged and in the process of acheiving a major victory, if things continue the way they have gone thus far. You cannot expect us to fulfill our full potential against a major power such as Kraven or Southeast Asia with such a force deployed elsewhere."

Vuell retorted, claiming that the Legions would do as they were ordered and fight well regardless of their deployment, leading the Regent to reply that logistically it would be a trying task. The argument expanded, the Inquisition arguing for intervention against BOTH sides, to cleanse them of their idolatrous habits, while Darian Aurelius, Minister of Foreign affairs, insisted that it was best to use the conflict politically, by using negotiations to increase the Imperium's world standing.

Finally their master interrupted.

His Divine Majesty, Sacred Emperor Lucifer of Domain Halcyon; dreaded for his unpredictability and for the immense power he wielded as divine ruler of the Empire and all that was in it. A man to be heeded and feared, certainly, and one whose mastery of all facets of power had brought him control of the Iron Throne.

"I agree with the Lord Regent that our forces will find it difficult to fight on two fronts," the god-king declared. "However, it would be a poor bearing of Imperial honor indeed if we were to pass up a brewing war of such potential scale. There are opportunities here." They listened, waiting for him to continue. "All of your arguments contain some merit. However, to follow any one of them as stated wastes much effort that we could bring to bear. Therefore, I command that an observational force be launched, to report to us concerning this conflict. If I decide that a larger, more aggressive deployment is necessary, I will command it when that time comes."

***

OFFICIAL IMPERIAL STATEMENT

The Imperium has launched an observational force that will observe any conflict between Kraven and Southeast Asia (or any of their respective allies). This force has NO hostile intentions, and aggressive action toward it will be treated as an act of war. Of course, the force itself will not engage in aggressive action either, save with prior warning in the form of a declaration of war.

Imperator Jakran Vuell

OOC: No time to post the contents of the task force right now, sorry.

The Supreme Overlord State of The Kraven Corporation

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v399/HorusGodEmperor/KravenInsignia2.jpg

Contrary to popular belief, Kraven and its military is quite capable of engaging other nations in diplomatic talks, we are quite willing to hold a peace conference with Mr Neo to finalise the hand over of Power to The Kraven Military forces, the conflict and un-wanted bloodshed can be avoided, if Mr Neo so desires it…

We await your Response…

The High Command


International Waters, North of Norska

The First battle fleet had broken into the open waters, already its cargo of the fearsome Kraven Stormtroopers was making its way towards the nation of South East Asia and its peoples, Mr Neo had produced a speech to his people that was all most Churchill like, and no doubt his people would be rallied to the call until the black armoured death Korpz strode onto the beaches of South East Asia and began to slaughter the defenders in their thousands, The Kraven Military Commanders had no doubt in that at all…

The Kraven first Battlefleet was a thousand strong in vessels, headed by no less than six of the gigantic Subjugator Class Super Dreadnaughts.. Tore through the waters with a purpose that could not be matched by any other fleet in the world, the Kraven vessels were silent apart from the thump of engines, no lights shone or anything, it was like a ghost fleet, once again another of Kraven’s psychological weapons, because everyone knows…. You can’t kill something that’s not truly alive…

The Subjugators sailed side by side, their vast powerful reactors pushed them through the water that with the gentle rise of the waves, caused the bows of these gracefully silent beasts to rise out of the water before ploughing back into it moments later…

All Kraven Held Territory

Anti Aircraft guns were being towed into place on the beaches of Kraven territory, others were positioned in hidden areas, patches of forests, or hidden in buildings, ZSU 633’s were also positioned near by, while at the same time Kreigsmarines set up mobile Artillery pieces and others hidden in similar fashions to the AA guns…

Tanks traps were laid down in the waters, so that during high tide any vessels that came onto the shore had their hulls damaged by the large protruding spikes, mines were laid in the waters, preventing any vessels from coming into firing range of the shore defences, while Kreigsmarines now began to man that immense walls that ran the full extent of the Kraven Territory, Gatlin cannons stuck out of gun slits while larger naval guns watched the horizon…

Kraven was readying its defences for a possible counter attack, and already Soldiers lined the fortifications, while in the Streets, tanks patrolled along with the much Feared Sardaukar Terror Troopers, these shock weapons were going to be used to quickly and effectively counter any enemy breakthroughs, each squad of Sardaukar had its own personal APC, so these squads could be deployed within a moments notice…

OOC:

Kraven, are my reinforcements going to be welcomed or exterminated?

OOC:

Kraven, are my reinforcements going to be welcomed or exterminated?

OOC: Welcomed, Your forces will be sent to support the Kraven forces once the landings begin

"These are the orders from the Minister ma'am, you and your task force are to form up immediately," stated the digital figure of the young vision, the monitor positively sang, it's digital cord of energy pulsating drifting through the air of the office, and that woman, Srihacul Eleanor Fityzen she quailed at the thought of the assignment, yet with the typical steadfast determination she steeled herself to perhaps her most challenging task yet, yet these seemed little sanity to these orders, Novacom had little to do with Southeast Asia, politically or economically, why throw in a fleet group and an army group, it surely wasn't for laughs and giggles, especially as of late there were rumors of the past coming back to life as it were, it would do no good to throw a spanner in the works, many people had longed for this for a great deal of time.

Rising up from her desk she wandered over to the dual portraits of a long forgotten pair, placing her hands on the table in front hanging her head, her eyes wide open at the floor, "My Father spoke of you well, I will carry out his last will, as well as yours, I will safeguard the final piece, already have I talked with your heirs, your great mother, she has appeared to them also, they need only to realize your sacrifice, a pity none can visibly show it, many mourn you still to this day, and all curse that phantom of the past, for his legacy still haunts us, my friend Izalian lost her father to him," she threw her head back up holding back tears, staring into the eyes of the two men, their regal features, their kindly smile, they seemed to take the viewer in a fatherly embrace of comfort, yet mere paintings, she raised her fingers to them, gently touching the surface of the canvas, the illusion broke, and the pictures were inanimate seemingly once more.

Spinning round to loom over the monitor, her chill blue eyes burned with a fire that none had dared challenge before, "Very well IXION, if I am to carry out this deadly directive I at least want someway of ensuring that this cargo they want will remain docile, In essence IXION, I want a unit of Black Skull Enforcers, and their attendant head game equipment, make sure my condition is relayed to Izalien, I'm sure she'll understand that if she wants Professor Diveljan's research materials to be secured intact that it'll require the expertise of those headshrinkers," she finished promptly sucking on her lower lip, yes those headshrinkers, she thought, I Haven't seen Dalsulse in a long while, I wonder how he's doing she mused, it had indeed been some time since she'd last met the young black skull, or as they'd been nicknamed by some as headshrinkers, despite the term their mental prowess was unrivaled and undeniable, they were an asset, but one that needed to be used carefully, with great respect they were unpredictable, the infinite mysteries of the mind eluded her, yet she understood that a mind was a terrible thing to waste...

"They never seem to learn do they Valtorius," purred Izalian, running her long fingers with their painted nails over the cover of a report, a report which curiously enough was highly relevant to the current fracas abroad, the Militaristic Ministeress mused steepling her fingers as she gazed over at the Senhacul standing to the side of her desk, "Inform Yuri of Eleanor's Request, I'll leave the numbers to him," she intoned delicately as she clasped a slender porcelain cup of fine Kikaraelas blend tea, "who would have thought that Kraven would actually help us," she chuckled to herself before sipping at the piping brew before idly reflecting to herself, what a fitting time of year, for a potentially bountiful harvest

"Lieutenant, report!"

"Mhmm?"

"Mobilization in Kraven."

"So?"

"Erm-well...yes then thats all sir."

"See ya."

[OOC: If it's too late, sorry. I just got notified of this RP a few minutes ago.]

Military Council
North Point, East Point, Vuhifellian Federation

Possibly the four most powerful people on the continent were sitting at a round table in a silent, yet beautiful room. It was on the top floor of One Military Plaza, the Supreme Headquarters of the Military. A room which had a splendid view of the Northern Bay, overlooking the Northern Defense Naval Shipyards. As well as a fair portion of naval defense cannons and missile defense systems.

North Point was possibly the most heavily defended city on the continent, though it was not the economic or political heart of the nation, the continent's entire military command was centered here. It was a military city, through and through. Just to live on the same island as North Point, you needed to be directly involved in military affairs. Many citizens found it hard to believe that there were places in the continent more heavily defended than North Point.

The Supreme Admiral of the Navy, Raychel Garcia, spoke first. "This is a dire conflict. And we are at odds with ourselves. Our UPEO Peacekeeping Doctrine and our developing relations are forcing us into a war that I will not permit this Navy to participate in!"

"Sister! Calm down!" screamed Timothy Garcia, Commanding General of the Army. "It is true that our military doctrines are slowing forcing the hands of the New Hivez bureaucrats into assisting the Southeast Asians. However, we do not have to remain entirely nuetral in this conflict. Especially since there is some economic possibility in helping the Corporation."

"That's exactly what got us into the last war! Appeasing the corporations of the continent! Do you expect them to stay loyal to us forever!"

Of the four generals on the Military Council. Three were related directly by blood. Commanding General Timothy Garcia of the Army. Supreme Admiral Raychel Garcia of the Navy. And General of the Skies Isabel Garcia of the Air Force.

There was another general, new, yet he held more power than all other three combined, after all, his branch of the military was not physical, and could not even be seen. Bullets did not affect its soldiers, and it would wage war 24/7...

The Vuhifellian Information Corps.

DataNet General Mason Harley was simply an onlooker to the siblings' quarrels until now. He had had enough of this. This was not a Council. This was a farce, and he was quick to speak his mind about it...

"Enough of this! You blumbering idiots! You don't have to risk the lives of thousands of our citizens! Let the VIC handle this!"

"And what proof do we have that your branch can do better at helping our allies than ours!?"

"I can't prove it. But I do know that waging information warfare against enemy infrastructure is a helluva lot better than bombing the hell out of it using SB-73's!"

"Why you---" Raychel Garcia was cut off from her arguement by her older brother, Timothy, who looked more intrigued than insulted...

"Tell me, Mason. What is it you are planning?"

Presidential Palace
New Hivez, South Belka, Vuhifellian Federation

President Vincent Harling was speaking to the world now. A chorus of camera flashes kept singing its song of light, before he began his speach.

"It is within our best interest...to preserve the peace, and assist our Southeast Asian friends...Therefor. The Federation will be deploying the VFS Clarence E. Walsh, as well as the VFS Toki Makimoto; our two most sophisticated IW and EW vessels, as an assistance force to Southeast Asia.

Colonel Bradley picked up he ringing telephone.
"What is it?"
"We're being fired upon!"
"By who?"
"We don't know. It looks like they landed on the beaches. They managed to kill some sentries and we're now in a firefight. We're requesting reinforcements ASAP!"
"Roger!"
Guards and sentries stomred out of the barracks and began a short firefight. They couldn't hold very long, but the Seargant had told them that a platoon of Imperial Guards would be on their way.
One of them, a sniper, crawled, and put a figure in his scope.
What he saw caused his jaw to drop.
He barked into his radio,
"These are Kraven troopers!"

The Hatarian Empire was now looking at the New War with Caudion and Watching, Kraven was invadeing Demon 666 (Which is was at War with Still.) and was too Close to Hatarian China.

the Hatarians soon started waiting, to see what would Happen

OOC: Demon 666, The War between us hasn't ended yet, But NO WAY IN HELL WILL I ALLY WITH KRAVEN NO BAKA!

DEMOCRATIC SOVIET REPUBLIC OF KAHANISTAN
Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Government of Kahanistan has long enjoyed good relations with the United Sovereign Nations of Southeast Asia. We will not stand idly by while Kraven mobilizes and threatens our friends and allies. We will fight against Kraven incursions wherever they occur. Kraven is a cancer on this earth and must be excised no matter what the cost.

Signed,
Margaret Delray,
Minister of Foreign Affairs

---

The Republic Navy had gone to DEFCON-YELLOW as soon as the Kraven threat was detected by satellite intelligence. They had a fleet prepared to leave as soon as Intel determined where the Kraven forces were going to strike. As luck would have it, the Navy had also recently completed production of a new class of battleship.

Accordingly, a large fleet under the overall command of Fleet Admiral Hassan Abdul-Rauf Mohammed, Vice-Commander of Naval Operations, disembarked from the shores of the Soviet Republic, heading for Southeast Asia.

2 x Royal Sovereign-class (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10447047&postcount=3) SDN
12 x Emmanuel Goldstein-class (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=502211) BBN
40 x Kirov-class CGN - refitted to use Praetonian IAD-12 Lance ASM's
2 x CVN-21 class CVN - loaded with 60 x F-35 Lightning II, 20 MiG-35
4 x Nimitz-class CVN - loaded with 20 x F-35 Lightning II, 20 F-14 Tomcat, 10 F-1 Masada (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/F-1_Masada), 5 E-3 Sentries, 25 C-130 Hercules
25 x Virginia-class SSN
5 x Ohio-class BBGN
50 x Wasp-class amphibious assault ship - refitted with nuclear engines, loaded with 15 F-35 Lightning II's, 2,000 Marines
12 x Supply-class fast combat support ship, refitted with nuclear engines

Total strength: 60 warships, 30 submarines, 50 troop transports, 12 dedicated supply vessels, 1,030 fighters, 80 interceptors, 100 supply / transport planes, 20 AWACS, 1,000 Merkava IV MBT's, 800 Tosan LBT's, 200 Merkava V (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Merkava_VK_MBT) HBT's, 200 Al-Fao 210mm artillery pieces, 200 Machbet AA systems, 100,000 Marines, 250,000 naval personnel

In addition, 50 B-96 Nemesis (http://z13.invisionfree.com/The_NS_Draftroom/index.php?showtopic=2749) heavy tactical bombers are preparing to take off in the next few days, their arrival timed to coincide with that of the Kahanistanian fleet.

OOC: Okay, I'm at school now, so I can't do so at the moment, but first opportunity, SEA I'll TG you the details of Project Bonechiller and you can decide whether it's something you want to RP.
[OOC: Same here as well. Also at school, so I can't do too much. But one thing you must not forget: It's "Southeast Asia" and "Southeast Asian", not "Southeastasia" and "Southeastasian"! Change it please, not in the mood to explain. Don't forget that it is the former words, not the latter pair of words.....]

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/Pacitalia/coatofarms_Pacitalia.jpg
Official Statement of the Consigliera degli Governmenti
Democratic Capitalist Republic of Pacitalia

To the international community: This is a general release regarding the verbal threats issued to the Union of Southeast Asian Nations (United Sovereign Nations of Southeast Asia) by the Kraven Corporation (7104 Y49 G391.43 10/2006)

Be it known that the Democratic Capitalist Republic of Pacitalia strongly condemns The Kraven Corporation and her accomplices for their blatant attempts to blackmail the Southeast Asian government and its people into submission through verbal threats;

Be it known that the Democratic Capitalist Republic will treat such threats as detrimental to the stability, peace and national security of not only the Southeast Asian state but liberal democracies in general and will act accordingly if the level of threat is subject to increase;

Also be it known that the Democratic Capitalist Republic of Pacitalia throws its full diplomatic, and be it necessary, military support, behind her friends and allies in the Union, should the Kraven government fail to heed the warnings presented herein;

And let it be known that the Democratic Capitalist Republic gives the Kraven Corporation not only the diplomatic means to resolve this crisis but, should said avenues fail, forty-eight hours to rescind their threats pending further action by the Pacitalian government.


Signed,

Albinanda Serodini
Consigliera degli Governmenti
Democratic Capitalist Republic of Pacitalia

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e221/Xirnium/arms1.jpg
Official Government Communiqué – The Minister for Foreign Affairs
The Eternal Republic of Xirnium

Tárië Aicassë Laë Nainányéna! – Until the End of Time!
To:

The Comity of Nations

From:

Lady Eléanor Sabëlinà
Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Xirniumite Government
The Eternal Republic of Xirnium


The sovereign Government of the Eternal Republic of Xirnium condemns in the strongest possible terms today’s criminal ultimatum released by the Kraven Corporation. In so doing, the Kraven Coproration has further entrenched her position as an international pariah state, without the slightest possible regard or respect for the inviolability of the international customary law. We call on the comity of nations to, as one, demand that the Kraven Corporation immediately abandon her naked aspirations of aggressive annexation and to withdraw unreservedly her illegal threats against the national sovereignty of the United Sovereign Nations of Southeast Asia.

Today’s ultimatum threatens to jeopardises international peace, stability and security. The Kraven Corporation lacks even the most disingenuous and flimsiest casus belli to justify her planned state of hostilities with the United Sovereign Nations of Southeast Asia; any consequent military action taken by her shall thus clearly lack the crucial criteria of jus ad bellum, classifying the belligerent action as illegal under the unassailable Doctrine of Bellum Iustum. The United Sovereign States of Southeast Asia, and her people, are the clearly wronged victims of unjustified extortion. It is therefore incumbent upon the community of sovereign nations, pursuant to its obligations under the international customary law (to which all civilised states are bound), to respond resolutely towards the warmongering Kraven Corporation’s unprovoked threat against liberal democracy.

The Supreme Parliament of the Eternal Republic of Xirnium and the international community expect and demand that the Kraven Corporation will immediately subject the validity of her illegitimate actions (under the Law of Nations) to the independent adjudication of an imparital international tribunal. Xirnium shall do everything she can to support all efforts towards a peaceful and lasting solution of this regretable situation - and to guarrantee the continuation of the world’s peace, stability and security.

[Signed]

Her Grace
The Rt Hon Eléanor Numêsalquó Sabëlinà MP
Foreign Minister of the Xirniumite Government and High Lady of Parliament
The Sovereign Parliament of the Eternal Republic of Xirnium

The Errikan Empire is watching the current situation with interest, being that Kraven's main activities are right next door to our Arterus territory.

The Errikan Empire is watching the current situation with interest, being that Kraven's main activities are right next door to our Arterus territory.

Rocket APCs were readied far from the coast from a commercial shipping vessel, foreign intelligence said they would be a good target. Again 48 troopers launched, and the Rocket APCs skimmed the ocean surface and neared a beach. However a rock would destroy one entirely, so only 32 were left this time. They dismounted and raised a Kraven Standard.

Colonel Bradley picked up he ringing telephone.
"What is it?"
"We're being fired upon!"
"By who?"
"We don't know. It looks like they landed on the beaches. They managed to kill some sentries and we're now in a firefight. We're requesting reinforcements ASAP!"
"Roger!"
Guards and sentries stomred out of the barracks and began a short firefight. They couldn't hold very long, but the Seargant had told them that a platoon of Imperial Guards would be on their way.
One of them, a sniper, crawled, and put a figure in his scope.
What he saw caused his jaw to drop.
He barked into his radio,
"These are Kraven troopers!"

The Kraven troopers put down a standard, showing the flag to all who could see it.

The first trooper upon seeing the reinforcements, casually tore the corpse off his gun, and tossed the body aside, and opened fire.

The troopers using their suits spotted the guards and opened fire, their GPMGs tore through the men while the small-calibre rounds to non-vital areas simply bounced off. However, the heavy volume injured one, though he continued to fight, but only with his left arm, wielding a Corporate Carbine, and switching to his .50 cal Pistol.

In short time the Kraven troopers would finish off the guards and sentires, they were no match for the power of Kraven.

Soon Attack RIBs came from a cargo ship, it was a neutral vessel, its occupants murdered and hung from the side to discourage others. It was of course kidnapped by the Mafia, and the crew killed because they wouldn't accept the bribe. But no one would find out, dead men tell no tales.

120 Kreigsmarine left via RIB to join the Kraven troopers, another 120 were waiting for the boats to return so they could land. They carried SMG KC44s and a few weilded PzF 3-IT-600 with a tandem warhead for dealing with ERA equipped vehicles. The Kreigsmarine were Mafia bought soldiers who were told they would be in and out as decoys. More lies, every single one would die, they were sure of it. And if they didn't, they wouldn't talk, these men were broken men, torn apart in a foreign country's prisons, they believed anything anyone would tell them; just to hear someone speak and know something that wouldn't result in a vicious beating.

From high above in the heavens, an emerging world power sat in the background, watching their money and their former citizens do its work.

In the meanwhile, the first Force Projection Fleet began to make it’s way towards Kraven. There were no announcements made, no loud speeches. Only a short message to certain allies of Allanea:

The best defense is a good offense.

OOC: Zero inspiration today.

Official Statement
Office of Foreign and Dominion Affairs

The Federal Government of the Grand Archduchy of the United Realms of the Hamptonian Empire denounces in the strongest possible terms the blatant aggression of the Kraven Corporation. That nation, without regard to international convention or tradition, has targeted the United Sovereign Nations of Southeast Asia without cause. Any threats against Southeast Asia can only be taken as aggressive actions which the United Sovereign Nations are within their full rights to defend against.

The Kraven Corporation has forty-eight hours to withdrawal all threats and cease all provocative military actions. If the Kraven Corporation insists upon continuing its illegal, immoral and unwarranted actions against Southeast Asia, the Grand Archduchy of the United Realms of the Hamptonian Empire will take all prudent and available action to defend the United Sovereign Nations. Accordingly, we reserve the right to interpret any attack upon the United Sovereign Nations of Southeast Asia as an attack upon the Grand Archduchy itself.


Signed,

Stephen Larsen, MRC
Secretary of State for Foreign and Dominion Affairs
Grand Archduchy of the United Realms of the Hamptonian Empire

The United Kingdom of Isselmere-Nieland hereby recommends that the Kraven Corporation cease and desist from continuing its aggressive behaviour toward the United Sovereign Nations of Southeast Asia. Should the aforementioned corporation fail to heed this warning, it shall undoubtedly receive the strongest possible riposte.

The Hon. Sir George Fredericks, KT, MP, CS, PC
Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Development
UKIN

Official Military Transmission:

General's of the Kraven Corporation, I trust you remeber our brief co-belligerance pact. If so, we, under the assumption that it remains in force, are sending significant forces towards Sout-East Asia. I fear that we ay soon become navally engaged, and so now is the time to issue us any orders you see fit.

The Ober-Kommando.

Kraven Controlled waters in Arterus…



The Xharnian 1st National Fleet was a large battle fleet. The fleet was exactly a thousand strong in vessels of various types and size. The fleet moved with a steady purpose towards their destination. The Fleet was commanded by the massive Xharnian designed Dominator class Super Dreadnought. The lead Dominator was code named Sea Lord. This mighty warship was the flagship of the Xharnian 1st National Fleet. The Sea Lord was in the center of the mass of ships along with its sister the Super Aircraft Carrier "Titan Crusher." The supply vessels and troop transport ships were located in the inner ring of the fleet forming a small flotilla amongst the mighty warships.


The Fleet Marshal Kirk Vlakimir sat inside his personal quarters waiting for word of the fleet's arrival into Kraven controlled waters. The fleet had been ordered to escort the supplies and the Death Korps Legionaries to their respective locations. The Fleet Marshal sighed as the sight of Kraven controlled landmass came into sight. The Fleet Marshal quickly marched to his control tower. He moved with purpose and his fellow Naval personal saluted and quickly moved out of his way. It was no secret he personally despised the Kraven Corporation. He only did this mission because it was the will of the Patron to support these godless heathens.

The Fleet Marshal dressed in his standard military uniform with the wolf's head insignia on his right armband ordered his radio operators to begin sending a message to the local Kraven Forces patrolling the Corporation's waters.

Secret IC:

The radio hail was sent out but was coded to prevent enemy forces from listening in. It was an older code used by Xharnians during the days of being a slave state. The Kraven forces would easily decipher it considering they would have had access to such codes during their reign over Xharn…

"This is Xharnian 1st National Fleet. We have brought the supplies and the reinforcements promised to you by the Central Military Command. The supply vessels shall be left in your care so that we may begin sending our forces towards South East Asia to help support your assault against the enemy."

End Secret IC:

The radio broadcast hail ended after the message was given. The supply vessels continued towards the Corporation's shores. They would proceed deeper into Kraven's controlled waters and listen for their orders from the Kraven Commanders to find their final destination to begin docking and the unloading process of their highly valuable cargo.

The 1st Xharnian National Fleet however began to move away from corporate waters. They had lowered their Wolf's head flags and rose up the twin hammer flags. It was now safe to assume the allegiance of this force was one allied to Kraven. The vessels moved at a much faster pace through the seas. They planned to reach their destination shortly after the first landings began. It would be a glorious sight indeed as this massive naval power moved towards the nation of South East Asia waters.

Office of the Junior Minister for External Affairs, Arn-Maciska

And here is the latest statement on the situation between nations fifteen and twenty-five.

"Mmm..." L'tan made no reaction beyond that soft hum as his face went blank for a moment; then his eyes back to a hardcopy of Kraven's most recent statement. A mental review of the statements issued by other nations drew an expression that was half amused, half annoyed.

"Apparently someone forgot to tell these people that the twenty-fivers aren't what you'd normally consider civilised..." he muttered as his expression shifted to reflect boredom. Valdir had more or less spelled out what he was to do, not that he needed telling; it was what the situation called for.

"Nat," he looked to his private secretary. Issue the advisory, and then put out this statement...

================

Official Statement
The Empire deplores the escalation of hostilities and finds the matter to be of ongoing concern. Nonetheless, commitments to other engagements and matters, in addition to the established precedent, strongly mitigate against any involvement. Therefore, the Empire formally appraises concerned parties of its continuing neutrality in this matter.
-MEA

================

Ministry of External Affairs
TRAVEL ADVICE
Nation of Southeast Asia

All Macisikani citizens are strongly advised to defer any and all travel to the nation of Southeast Asia until further notice; all Macisikani citizens currently in Southeast Asia are strongly urged to leave that nation at once. Those who consider their presence in Southeast Asia to be essential should suspend their activities and leave that nation as soon as possible.

All Macisikani citizens in Southeast Asia, whether departing or remaining, should register with the Ministry of External Affairs (contact details below).

All foreign citizens wishing to leave Southeast Asia and travel to Macisikan must register with the Ministry of External Affairs, Secretariat of State for Immigration and Tourism (contact details below); MinExAff (SSIT) reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone deemed a security risk.

================

Question? Nat asked L'tan's Permanent Secretary.
Answer, the man replied smiling.
Do we have any citizens in Southeast Asia?
There was a pause.

"Let me think; no." the Permanent Secretary answered in one breath.

OOC: Just letting people know that I go on holiday on the 12th until the 19th, so I'm putting this roleplay on pause, I'd like to thank everyone so far for their responses, it makes NS all the more worthwhile, and Pacitalia, I'd like to thankyou for responding as well, It would be an honour to finaly lock horns with you.

So Ladies and Gentlemen, until the 19th I wish you all the best..

OOC: Just letting people know that I go on holiday on the 12th until the 19th, so I'm putting this roleplay on pause, I'd like to thank everyone so far for their responses, it makes NS all the more worthwhile, and Pacitalia, I'd like to thankyou for responding as well, It would be an honour to finaly lock horns with you.

So Ladies and Gentlemen, until the 19th I wish you all the best..

OOC: And it is an honor to stand in your shadow, to serve my shadowy allies.

[OOC: Same here as well. Also at school, so I can't do too much. But one thing you must not forget: It's "Southeast Asia" and "Southeast Asian", not "Southeastasia" and "Southeastasian"! Change it please, not in the mood to explain. Don't forget that it is the former words, not the latter pair of words.....]

OOC: Eep! Sorry, I fixed it. Well, sorta...

Rocket APCs were readied far from the coast from a commercial shipping vessel, foreign intelligence said they would be a good target. Again 48 troopers launched, and the Rocket APCs skimmed the ocean surface and neared a beach. However a rock would destroy one entirely, so only 32 were left this time. They dismounted and raised a Kraven Standard.



The Kraven troopers put down a standard, showing the flag to all who could see it.

The first trooper upon seeing the reinforcements, casually tore the corpse off his gun, and tossed the body aside, and opened fire.

The troopers using their suits spotted the guards and opened fire, their GPMGs tore through the men while the small-calibre rounds to non-vital areas simply bounced off. However, the heavy volume injured one, though he continued to fight, but only with his left arm, wielding a Corporate Carbine, and switching to his .50 cal Pistol.

In short time the Kraven troopers would finish off the guards and sentires, they were no match for the power of Kraven.

Soon Attack RIBs came from a cargo ship, it was a neutral vessel, its occupants murdered and hung from the side to discourage others. It was of course kidnapped by the Mafia, and the crew killed because they wouldn't accept the bribe. But no one would find out, dead men tell no tales.

120 Kreigsmarine left via RIB to join the Kraven troopers, another 120 were waiting for the boats to return so they could land. They carried SMG KC44s and a few weilded PzF 3-IT-600 with a tandem warhead for dealing with ERA equipped vehicles. The Kreigsmarine were Mafia bought soldiers who were told they would be in and out as decoys. More lies, every single one would die, they were sure of it. And if they didn't, they wouldn't talk, these men were broken men, torn apart in a foreign country's prisons, they believed anything anyone would tell them; just to hear someone speak and know something that wouldn't result in a vicious beating.

From high above in the heavens, an emerging world power sat in the background, watching their money and their former citizens do its work.

OOC: Um, why did you quote me with that? Were you referring to me in some way?

Oi, so Hataria, shall we make another war thread and get the war concluded while we wait for Kraven to return?

OOC: Here is a somewhat outdated map of Arterus. The Kraven held teritory (which is up to date) is in dark purple: Map (http://www.maj.com/gallery/Errikland/NS/arterus_update_01.png)

The guards began to panic. They knew they couldn't hold much longer.
That's when they heard their Captain bark out the order,
"Get the hell outta here!"
The guards fled into their Jeeps and ran for it.
5 miles later, they were suddenly stopped by a convoy of trucks.
The bright light blinding one of them, one of them stammered out "What is the meaning of this?"
The back of the truck opened and men jumped out.
One of the guards gasped. These were no ordinry men. They were taller, infinitely more muscular, and their faces were covered with a breathmask.
These were the Praetorian Guards.

Oi, so Hataria, shall we make another war thread and get the war concluded while we wait for Kraven to return?

OOC: i think we should........The TWSP is getting cogged by OOC's

[OOC: I bring everyone a place to post OOC comments (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=503280).]

OOC: i think we should........The TWSP is getting cogged by OOC's
OOC: So is this, now go away!

[<< Rewind]
[> Play]

The image displayed on the screen was clear as day... A Kraven force being assembled in Arterus. Satellite recordings made up this tape, along with hundreds of others in storage.

"What are we going to do, sir?"
"We're going to watch... Wait... And never take our eyes from South East Asia. We'll offer our support in secret. But I don't want to be dragged into another Kraven conflict. There is just too much at stake.", the Emperor replied to his Head Director.
"Agreed.", Head Director Gallens replied as he pointed the remote at the DVD player, two bars appearing at the upper right as he paused it. An image of Leman Russ Battletanks cruising remained still on the screen, sending chills down the backs of both men. Vince hit two more buttons in quick succession.

[<< Rewind]
[> Play]

And the two men watched the images again for the sixteenth time. They watched as Kraven forces began their mobilisation, imagining the sound of jackboots marching in unison. It was terrifying, even for these men who controlled an empire.


http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c381/crave22/Cravan/crestcopysmall.png
Top secret communique to the government of South East Asia

The Democratic Empire has not yet responded with an open communique to the world in general, however know that we support you in your struggle against Kraven. We are currently involved in far too many affairs worldwide to support you fully militarily, but know that the Imperial Department of Intelligence is here to serve. Tell us where you need the support, and we will be more than happy to oblige.

The guards began to panic. They knew they couldn't hold much longer.
That's when they heard their Captain bark out the order,
"Get the hell outta here!"
The guards fled into their Jeeps and ran for it.
5 miles later, they were suddenly stopped by a convoy of trucks.
The bright light blinding one of them, one of them stammered out "What is the meaning of this?"
The back of the truck opened and men jumped out.
One of the guards gasped. These were no ordinry men. They were taller, infinitely more muscular, and their faces were covered with a breathmask.
These were the Praetorian Guards.

An advance Kraven guard unit a kilometre back sighted the lead truck, its bright lights were an easy target for the Jackhammer. A Jackhammer ATGM flew out of the weapon and soared to its target.

The Kraven guard radioed for assistance at the road. Battle Language was efficient in explaining the look of the enemy, the captain of the cargo ship determined it was an elite guard unit. By now the Kreigsmarine had landed and were unloading.

152 Kregismarine (1 KC44 AR, 1 .50 Cal Pistol, 1 18" Bayonet, 2 Frag Grenades)
34 Kreigsmarine Panzerraketentrooper (1 Panzerfaust 3, 1 Corporate Carbine, 1 .50 cal Pistol, 2 Frag Grenades)
10 Kreigsmarine Luftrakententrooper (1 Stinger, 1 Corporate Carbine, 1 .50 cal pistol, 2 Frag Grenades)
44 Kreigsmarine Drivers (1 Corporate Carbine, 1 .50 cal pistol, 2 Smoke Grenades)

16 Panzerspähwagen SdKfz 225s (1 20mm Assault Cannon, 1 Jackhammer Missile, 1 GPMG)
12 Sonderkraftfahrzeug 251 (1 GPMG)

Offical Statement of Condemnation by The National Militocracy.

Let it be known that The National Militocracy condemns The Kraven Corporation's outrageous demands of the sovereign nation of Southeast Asia. Therefore, the Militocracy will fully support Southeast Asia, diplomatically, economically, and militarily, against any incursion of its territory by the Kraven Corporation or by proxy forces. In addition, any hostile action against Izistani assets will result in an immediant declaration of open and completely unrestricted warfare.

From: Iram Bennett, Foreign Minister. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Izistan City, Izistan.

Official Statement from The Vrak Ministry of Rites

We support our friends in Macisikan in that we hope that all parties are able to come to a diplomatic solution. We fully support any and all efforts in this endeavour and, should the need arise, are willing to act as a neutral third party to host a diplomatic summit between the concerned parties.

Signed

[The Great Seal of the Ministry of Rites]

Official Groznian Communique
http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/7164/grozniansealzx0.gif
From the Office of The President


Seeing as how the recent actions of Kraven Corp pose a serious security threat to the Groznian territory of Yeltsmin, and seeing the unprovoked military agression of Kraven versus South East Asia, I have no choice but to enter the free land of Groznyj into this conflict in defense of South East Asia and Groznian interests. I hereby condemn Kraven Corp's barbaric show of force against the free peoples of South East Asia. I call on all sensible leaders with land or any capacity of interest in Arterius to join together to defend South East Asia and themselves from the inhuman juggernaught that pervades Arterius.

Furthermore, my nation will be sending sending aid in the form of dried foods (among other civilian commadities donated by Groznian citizens) for the to-be entrentched citizens of SEA and shipments of small arms and anti aircraft guns plus ammunition to be used by the SEA government as they see fit. Any obstruction by any other nation of this operation will be seen as an act of war and dealt with immedietly. Groznian supply vessels will be flying the Groznian flag and a gray flag underneath that to show they are non-combatants. Groznian shipping lines will be patrolled/defended by GRN (Groznian Republic Navy) vessels as we see fit. GRN vessels serving in this capacity will flank mechant vessels or sail alone. They will not fire at any Kraven or Kraven-sympathetic ships unless fired upon or if the captain justifies firing, or if I determine otherwise; at which time a bulliten will be posted.

In addition to the above GRN vessels will be dispatched to Yeltsim Territory immedietly as of this communique. Their strength and composition will not be released in this document. Also Groznian Marine Corps units will be dispatched to Yeltsim to further bolster the island from possible attack. Their strength and composition will also not be released in this document for obvious reasons. All Groznian military forces will have the nation's emblem on them (as is customary) for proper identification.

Let it be known that ANY act of aggression from Kraven/or other forces will be seen as an act of war and as a result my country will be impelled to declare war against Kraven Corporation or those who have attacked IF proper reparations are not made immedietly in addition to a formal apology. If it so happens that war is unavoidable, the native land will throw its full might into the conflict in the intent of securing a reasonable surrender by opposing forces.

Signed, Ramzan Urmev
President of The Republic of Groznyj

OOC: Finally got around to setting up the observation force.

Task Force 'Vigilant'

2 Prophet-class aircraft carriers
2 Imperator-class battleships
4 Stalker-class attack submarines
5 Silencer-class missile submarines
5 Assassin-class missile cruisers
6 Attila-class cruisers
8 Darius-class destroyers
Plus assorted support vessels and personnel, as well as necessary supplies.

Current Mission: observe brewing conflict between Kraven and Southeast Asia

Official Statement of the Supreme Commonwealth of Rosdivan

The Supreme Commonwealth of Rosdivan deplores and condemns this naked attempt at imperialism by the Kraven Corporation. We offer our full economic assistance to the United Sovereign Nations of Southeast Asia, opening up both our own military products to them as well as allowing the placements of orders with our factories, and the hiring of our freighters to transport those orders. We furthermore warn the Kraven Corporation that interfering with the free travel and trade of Rosdivani ships and sailors shall result in grave consequences.

-Council-

The Supreme Overlord State of The Kraven Corporation

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v399/HorusGodEmperor/KravenInsignia2.jpg


As Many of you will know, due to the satellite surveillance that seems to crowd the space above Kraven Territory, you Voyeurs will have noticed the sudden and rapid deployment of a substantial portion of the Kraven Military, this is for good reason, it has been decided that the Campaign of Absolute Unification has slowed down with the loss of many of our Slave States, with some being absorbed completely into the Kraven Infrastructure, The High Command has decided to continue with this Campaign, The High Commands Logic is undeniable and will be carried out…

We however offer the Nation of South East Asia an opportunity to surrender its Government to our Military forces and prevent any un-necessary bloodshed, this would be a wise move on Prime Minister Neo’s part and should be well thought through before an answer is given…

You have forty-eight hours Mr Neo…

The High Command

Frantic shouting came up from the different sections of the room all at once.
"An attack on our allies is an attack on us!"
"Kraven is too powerful we'll be creamed!"
"Allies are set up for a reason, to provide aid!"
"If we are to fall will will spill their blood like water for our honor!"
"You're nuts!"
"Kraven must be stopped anyway!"

"ORDER, ORDER!" Came the shout from the leader.
"This meeting will come to order!"

Everyone quieted down.
"We will pass on this information to the Prime Minister and president, we must go over any plans and contact the military in the meantime."

Karmanyaka State Television

Prime Minister Henry Pommer shuffled through the throng outside Dominion Hall. Halfway down the stairs he stopped and pointed to one of the journalists frantically waving microphones and cameras at him.

"Prime Minister sir Henry, what is your response to the recent actions of the Kraven Corporation?" the reporter yelled above the noise.

"I'm afraid these outrageous threats come as no surprise to us. The perverted, rogue capitalist body that calls itself the Kraven Corporation has in the past repeatedly proven what it is capable of. They are little more than a highly organized, successful band of criminals. The people of Karmanyaka forcefully condemns these dreadful acts of crime against all civilized beings.

The international community must take swift action to stop the planned war against the people of Southeast Asia. Karmanyaka will also be among those who push to bring the leaders of the Kraven Corporation to justice for the atrocities committed, today and in the past.

Karmanyaka will not sit idly by while the world is ravaged by murderous thieves. A war on the SEA is a war on all peoples of the world."

The Prime Minister hurried onwards down the stairs.

A studio somewhere in Blackwood:

''Welcome to another day of Blackwood Republican News; my name is Charlotte Nice! A few days ago, the Kraven Corporation, an oligarchal society known for its crimes against humanity and frequent invasions of sovereign nations, announced that they will once again laucnh what they call 'The Campaign for Absolute Unification', a world-wide military campaign against independent nations. President Stewern announced Blackwood's official policy in the question during a meeting in the Senate.''

The radio played a recorded message of the President's speech to the Senate. With the acoustics of the Senate Hall, it sounded almost as thunder when Stewern began, his voice enhanced by the walls and the roof of the building, gaining in strength until it was as if a tremendous giant spoke.
''During the last few hours, military satellites have monitored an enornmous troop concentration being carried out by the Kraven Corporation. Our Ministry of Intelligence concluded that this was in preparation of yet another unholy crusade against liberty and independence. Today The Kraven Corporation acknowledged that they were indeed going to initiate another Campaign for Unification, their name for the horrific violations of national sovereignity and human rights. They also announced that their target would be the nation of Southeast Asia. Our duty is clear: as members of the international community, as a democracy sworn to protect people's right to govern themselves, indeed as humans, we are obliged to aid them in all ways possible. We will put our full moral, diplomatic and, should the situation call for it and Southeast Asia require it, our military might behind the noble people of Southeast Asia. I want all the citizens of Blackwood, all the Senators and all or brave soldiers to swear an oath with me. We shall not cease from mental strife, nor will the swords sleep in our hands, 'til we have secured peace and harmony in the region!''
A thunderous roar of enthusiastic applauds commenced.

''The President later released a written statement where said he wished to make clear that he will support the people of Southeast Asia in all ways; and he warns the Kraven Corporation not to 'continue along the path of war, lest they will face the full wrath and determination of liberty loving people everywhere'. Doctor Blake, you were here before and commented the President's support of the declaration of war against the Doomani people by Questers and Czardas. What are your thoughts of this?''
''I think it is quite clear now that Stewern and the rest of the government are aiming at profiling themselves as hawks again, after their relatively uneventful years of pacifism and staunch neutrality in all international questions. The peacemaker has once again become the crusader so to speak.''
''How does this relate to your view of the upcoming election. You said previously that it, I mean this change of tactics, may lure some voters away form the King and Country party.''
''I said that the new stratagem is supposed to do that.''
''You do not agree with their prognosis?''
''No, I do not. Those who support King and Country do so for more reasons that just wanting a more hawkish foreign policy. It is most certainly true that a few of the Liberal Party's former voters will return, now with the 'old' Stewern back in charge, but it may also alienate many first time voters, who have grown up with Stewern the peacemaker. The president also said in his speech about the war against Doomingsland, that Blackwood does not have the military cpaacity to deploy overbroad in any significant scale. If this is true, then our promise of military support is worthless; and if it's wrong, which I truly hope that it is, it will probably cost Stewern his election. what's worse, if it is true we may not be able to fend off Kraven attacks against our nation.''
''So you think that-''
''I think that Stewern's playing a very dangerous game. I pray he knows what he's doing.''

"Prime Minister," a clerk said as he approached the Prime Minister's desk with a telegram in his hand. The PM took it and laid it down onto the desk.


From: Nor nuin Giliath Intelligence Department (NNGID)

At approximately 2330 hours of 07 October 2006 we receive the news of the mobilisation of the Kravenian Army. And according to the report it says that Kraven is preparing for the invasion of Southeast Asia. From the intelligence database we only know that it is an opressive regime.

The PM looked up, his expression was calm, "Keep me posted."

A small fleet of Merkari vessels snaked through the waters a few hundred miles off the coast of Kraven. Their zigzagging pattern and unusually cautious style gave them the appearance of a navy at war, which was what they may soon be, if the Corporate invasion turned out to be more than posturing.

The Eba was sited near the center of the formation, and as such had the best view of the maneuvers. The whole surface group could be seen from the bridge. In front, at a distance, was the lead destroyer squadron of four ships. Surrounding the carrier force were seven more of these destroyer teams, and underneath the waves, a even greater distance ahead of the battle group, sailed eight additional squadrons of submarines. A feeble force to guard five carriers, Admiral Tan thought, but it was the best that could be assembled quickly.

She had just been called to the bridge after her lunch was interrupted by the watchman. A Southeastasian military ship had hailed them, wanting to know what their purpose was. Apparently, the Merkar Republic's declaration of involvement had not reached them yet, but the ship had a transcript of it on hand. It was not hard to transmit, as both of the navies had worked together on projects earlier, one being a common communication system. The Admiral ordered a brief transmission to be directed toward the Southeastasian flotilla.

///

This is the 1st Battlegroup. In response to the Kraven Corporation's unprovoked and apparently reasonless attack on Southeastasia, the Republic has sent a carrier group to the waters near your nation. We will not harm your military or civillian shipping. We are here to monitor the situation and provide whatever assistance to your nation our superior allows us to.

Enclosed is our condemnation of the Corporation's military buildup, as approved by the people.

///

(OOC: It's Southeast Asia, Southeast Asian, I could go into a long-winded explanation, but...)

The warships closed to within 1,000 kilometers of the Southeast Asian shores, with the dreadnaughts at the head intended to break through Kraven lines. (They had expected the nation to be completely blockaded when they arrived.) The battleships came at the rear with a small cruiser and submarine escort, as most of the cruisers were either directly behind the dreadnaughts or mixed in with the troop transports.

Fleet Admiral Abdul-Rauf Mohammed, from his command dreadnaught RKS Gotterdammerung, ordered a radar sweep of the seas for Kraven warships in the vicinity that the smaller cruisers and AWACS might have failed to detect. A channel was opened to the Southeast Asians.

"This is the Kahanistan Republic Navy. We have arrived as a relief force to protect against Kraven aggression, imperialist genocide, and infringement of the sovereignty of Southeast Asian territory."

OOC: sorry, this isn't gonna be the greatest IC post... still trying to clean off all the rust on my RPing skills...

IC:
President Kelly Vickson wishes to express her concern over this mounting problem, and wishes to make it known that if we weren't in the current situation between occupation of our Italian claims and the civil war, we would be at Kravens door and busting it down by now.

Psst, guys, is this closed, or can I join the fun?

Unless an RP labels itself as closed, it's usually open. Just post and see whether people ignore you or not.

Ok. I'll do a good IC post later today.

OOC: I mentioned being headed for KRaven earlier in this thread.

IC:

Allanea Strike Kraven! With Khans! (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=11868774)

Please don't post any ooc sutff in here. That's what THIS (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=503280) is for.

Official Diplomatic Communique

It is about time someone took care of that war-mongering, hypocritical excuse for a democracy that Southeast Asia is. The twisted imperialist agenda is alive and well in Southeast Asia and it is only fair that they themselves are destroyed like the nations that have been crushed by their fists.

All Southeast Asian shipping near Leafanistani waters will be sunk, all Southeast Asian citizens will be deported, and all Southeast Asian connections will be severed.

Go Kraven.

[END]

Encrypted Transmission to Southeast Asia

03 23 24 14 52 26 23 56 46 48 64 86 63 15 16 91 01 24 52 16 51 65 78 45 86 40 14 61 23 40 14 86 48 96 46 09 41 89 78 90 46 79 17 94 09 80 19 01 56 80

[END]

[OOC: Apologies for my lateness, had RL issues to attend to. Assume that these responses were sent out earlier on thanks to the wonders of fluid time. Please do keep in mind that this is part one of my two parter tale, people.]

Prime Minister Neo had been anticipating the international community for a response and especially with regards to the Woodstock Pact member-states or those that were friends of the Incorporated States or members of the so-called "free world". The United Kingdom of Isselmere-Nieland's response was anticipated. The Grand Archduchy of Hamptonshire's was also anticipated, especially given the fact that the Consigliera degli Governmenti (Caretaker of Government) of La Repubblica Capitalista Democraticali di Pacitalia (the Democratic Capitalist Republic of Pacitalia) had remembered the fairly strong relations between the Union and the Republic. Wingardian response was anticipated thanks to the fact that the Archipelago was very much nearby. The Democratic Soviet Republic of Kahanistan sending their armed services was. The Federation of the Vuhifellian States shuffling pawns in Southeast Asian favor also was. And so was the Glorious Republic....at least diplomatically like Wingarde. After all, Leafanistan had crawled out of a civil war, and was most exhausted from it.

However, there were also a few surprises. The United States of Allanea making a public statement was. The Southeast Asian Federal-Parliamentarian Government did not have the highest opinion of Allanea thanks to its actions on the global community. Neo personally suspected an ulterior motive from its subconscious. The Eternal Republic of Xirnium making a statement also was a surprise of sorts. The Eternal Republic and Southeast Asia after all, were not exactly the best of friends thanks to the fact that the two had a long relationship of being at odds, in spite of the fact that the two were constitutional republics and both had a government form that was styled along Westminster parliamentary representative democracy. Perhaps the fact that Xirnium’s head-of-state at the time in which the two nations had made contact was a nutcase and somewhat of a theocratic nation was a result of as such…..however, the geopolitical matrix of the world had changed as usual. With nations like the Incorporated States of Sarzonia (which Southeast Asia itself was allied to) going into isolation, Southeast Asia had to work on expanding ties with foreign states like the Democratic Capitalist Republic of Pacitalia and the Grand Archduchy of the United Realms of the Hamptonian Empire. However, yet, things remained the same. Neo could never and would never accept corporatism in Southeast Asian lands. His dislike of ultra-globalization was firmly itched in.

Inevitably, the reactions from various delegations of the international community would also have to issue a reaction from the Prime Minister of the United Sovereign Nations. But some of them would be receiving an earlier notice or so via encryption. Alternately, in the case of those with diplomatic missions in the capital of the Union of Southeast Asian Nations, such as the Democratic Capitalist Republic of Pacitalia and the Grand Archduchy of the United Realms of the Hamptonian Empire, they would be receiving it via diplomatic courier.


Confidential Official Governmental Communiqué
TO: Albinanda Serodini, Caretaker of Government, Democratic Capitalist Republic of Pacitalia
FROM: Yao Yang Nelson Neo, Prime Minister, Union of Southeast Asian Nations
SUBJECT: Pacitalian support against Kraven intervention

Dear Madame Serodini,

First off, I thank you for being able to provide diplomatic support against the forces of the international menace of an umbrella organization that is the Kraven Corporation. It is good to know that our two respective nation-states’ homelands, and our relationship, has proved to be most beneficial to one another. Perhaps you may have seen a transcript regarding my speech to my peoples in Southeast Asia and to the international community and perhaps if you did catch me on the Pacitalian News Network or any other large media bloc in the Democratic Capitalist Republic, foreign or domestic or otherwise. I said then that the Southeast Asian Federal-Parliamentarian Government was not in the mood for war or for surrendering the Union’s sovereignty.

I politely asked them to turn back their warships from whence they came, but I seriously doubt that they shall listen. So Madame Serodini, please keep your nation’s armed forces at the ready, especially the navy. For something tells me that this shall not be a fight that will be short and it will be most devastating to my people’s lands…..it would be most great an honor to see the Pacitalian Defense Forces fight alongside the Southeast Asian Armed Forces against those of the warmongering imperialist institution that is the Corporation (in any general form the PDF can offer militarily, such as special forces operations.

But of course, as the Republic is in election time, I do understand that it has to take care of its own internal affairs first. But thankfully the elections in the Democratic Capitalist Republic are soon to be elected, and no matter who becomes elected as the Prime Minister of the Democratic Capitalist Republic, I am most confident that he or she shall be an excellent states-person and leader for your esteemed nation.

Sad is it not to see that our two countries have to expand relations under dark times, but ideology and duty do not always mix. Good luck during the elections, Madame Serodini. But what’s more important, may the future hold days of progress for us all than such times like this. For both the Union and the Democratic Capitalist Republic. And for all of humankind in general.

Yours Sincerely,
His Right Honorable Prime-Executive Leadership
Yao Yang Nelson Neo
Prime Minister
Union of Southeast Asian Nations


Confidential Official Governmental Communiqué
TO: Stephen Larsen, MRC, Secretary of State for Foreign and Dominion Affairs, Grand Archduchy of the United Realms of the Hamptonian Empire
FROM: Yao Yang Nelson Neo, Prime Minister, Union of Southeast Asian Nations
SUBJECT:: Hamptonian stance on the Kraven-Southeast Asia crisis

Dear Secretary of State Stephen Larsen,

It is good to know that the Grand Archduchy of the United Realms of the Hamptonian Empire has chosen to voice moral and diplomatic support against the blasphemous threats of the High Command of the Kraven Corporation. However, even in spite of the fact that the Union has the most of the support of the international community, in particularly those nations who are part of the so-called “free world”. Liberal democratic nations and constitutional republics in general do not particularly have a high opinion of the Kraven Corporation thanks to its warmongering rampages across the international community.

While the Grand Archduchy of the United Realms of the Hamptonian Empire and the Union of Southeast Asian Nations has only started out in diplomatic relations, it is a commending note to say that Hamptonshire and Southeast Asia have accomplished much delighting to see.

Suffice to say, we appreciate the Hamptonian Empire’s support in this crisis involving the Union and the Kraven Corporation. I strongly recommend that you have the Hamptonian Royal Armed Forces to deploy their most fine warships. For the terms presented, would be simply be untenable to any rational individual. It would be most unacceptable to any civilized human being with a fair amount of common sense, and I commend that the two of our nations are not foolish or sycophantic to such blasphemy from the High Command.

My nation and its people are vigilant and ready to fight the Kraven Armed Forces that dare enter sovereign Southeast Asian waters and soil. However, I am not entirely sure whether or not we can do it alone. The Southeast Asian military forces are certainly not incompetent, but against the Kraven forces, we have a fair chance of losing and the Corporation is most insidious a fighting force…..could you please inform those in the Hamptonian Naval Command that we are most grateful for their assistance, Secretary of State Larsen? Sad is it not, to see our two countries come closer under dark times like this, but alas, as I said before, I am prepared to do what has to be done.

Yours Sincerely,
His Right Honorable Prime-Executive Leadership
Yao Yang Nelson Neo
Prime Minister
Union of Southeast Asian Nations

P.S. And of course, that form of military aid may include satellite intelligence from the Hamptonian Royal Armed Forces. Please do feel free to forward my response to your public statement confidentially however to His Majesty’s Government in the United Kingdom of Oceania, as their country is nearby the scene of this grave crisis. The Kraven Corporation has a reputation of being warmongering and imperialistic conquerors, and the United Kingdom’s rich and lavish resources, especially in the Home Islands, may be targeted.


Encrypted Communiqué
TO: Margaret Delray, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Democratic Soviet Republic of Kahanistan
CC: Vincent Harling, President, Vuhifellian Federation
FROM: Yao Yang Nelson Neo, Prime Minister, Union of Southeast Asian Nations
SUBJECT: Military deployments

Dear Dr. Margaret Delray and Mr. Vincent Harling,

I sincerely thank you two for having your respective presidential administrations for having a rapid response to this crisis involving the Southeast Asian Federal-Parliamentarian Government and that of the High Command of the Kraven Corporation. This shall indeed strengthen relations between that of the Union of Southeast Asian Nations and the Democratic Soviet Republic of Kahanistan. And the same shall go to between the Union of Southeast Asian Nations and the Federation of Vuhifellian States.

Thus that I find it appropriate to have the Vuhifellian Information Corps vessels, the VFS Clarence E. Walsh and the VFS Toki Makimoto, rendezvous with the Republic Navy’s deployment under the jurisdiction of Fleet Admiral Hassan Abdul-Rauf Mohammed. The coordinates are in an attachment within this communiqué, and I have had my intimiate associates ensure that this communiqué cannot be intercepted thanks to the aid of the SAID.

This is a glorious day for all the three of our wondrous nations! Onward with Kahanistanian-Vuhifellian relations! Onward with Kahanistanian-Southeast Asian relations! Onward with Southeast Asian-Vuhifellian relations! And most of all, onward with Kahanistan’s relations with Vuhifellia and her allies!

Yours Sincerely,
His Right Honorable Prime-Executive Leadership
Yao Yang Nelson Neo
Prime Minister
Union of Southeast Asian Nations

P.S. Dear Dr. Delray, in speaking of expanding relations with friends of Vuhifellia, I have one source in which I can recall - the Wingarde Aerospace Corporation (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=438979)! It is a fine aviation corporation and can do well in replacing venerable items from the United States of America. And plus, it has items that may very well interest the Soviet Republic in its battles against the Corporation.....onward with Kahanistanian-Wingardian relations, and other friends of Wingarde, Southeast Asia and Van Luxemburg!


Confidential Official Governmental Communiqué
TO: Hermann Jakob, President, Democratic States of Wingarde
FROM: Yao Yang Nelson Neo, Prime Minister, Union of Southeast Asian Nations
SUBJECT:: Re: Wingarde’s stance on the crisis

Dear Mr. President Hermann Jakob,

I graciously am honored and delighted to hear from the President of the Democratic States of Wingarde himself. Yes, rest assured the Wingardian Aerospace Corporation will be making profit very much so. The WF-39 “Retaliator” Air Supremacy Fighter may very well find service in the Southeast Asian Air Force. Oh, and might I say, the reason why the Southeast Asian Federal-Parliamentarian Government financed your glorious state company’s little projects—the strategic bomber and the air dominance fighter—was because frankly, we saw potential in that company. We saw hope in that company of yours….just like I believe the Czardaian State did. Didn’t a Czardaian corporation contribute to those respective projects that were the WX-38 and the WX-41? But alas never mind.

The “Retaliator” shall be a most worthy competitor to the OMASC/NDI (Omzian Military Aerospace Corporation/National Defense Industries) Group’s F-120 “Darkhawk” Air Supremacy Fighter that which we currently have in testing.

Have you ever heard of the Omzian Democratic Republic, Mr. President? If not, let me give you a little piece of history: the Omzian Democratic Republic is a libertarian nation with socialist economics and has one of the world’s greatest air forces. The “Retaliator” is a prime example of this, especially should it emerge triumphant against the ONDI Group’s F-120.

As stated earlier in the past, we see potential in the Democratic States of Wingarde, Mr. President. It may be under your Presidency that the Democratic States of Wingarde becomes a major international power. I can see it. This conflict may very easily spread to other nation-states like the United Kingdom of Oceania who are most nearby to the Union, and the Wingardian Democratic States included.

I am also leery of the Kregaian Imperium’s intentions….I assume that you remember what is Kregaia, Mr. President? If you do not, the Kregaian Imperium is the same nation which was at once upon a time a democratic republic, but transformed into an ultraconservative theocracy with a draconian ruler. The Czardaian State’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kari Alhoun, fired a lambasting condemnation, live on national television in the halls of the Council of 400 (the Czardaian legislature) against the brutal and violent coup d'état that had quickly taken place in the Kregaian State. Unfortunately, the coup leader and (self) crowned Emperor wasn’t exactly pleased about it and summoned the allies of Kregaia, the Coalition Against Democracy (the most of being undemocratic governments anyway), to make Czardas pay for using the rights of their de-jure and de-facto national sovereignty.

I greatly doubt their frankness in their public communiqué declaring Kregaian neutrality. They will be siding with the High Command of the Kraven Corporation itself. Likely as part of a land-grab deal……CAD spreading its crony capitalism again. Then as one may predict, greed shall get the better of them. They will go on yet another warmongering imperialist rampage……as demonstrated with the Czardaian Concordance. It would be most wise to have the Federal Armed Forces at the ready to fend off, if not Kraven aggression, CAD aggression as well.

Thank you, Mr. President, and I do indeed wish for nothing but better days ahead for both Wingarde and the Union of Southeast Asian Nations.

Yours Sincerely,
His Right Honorable Prime-Executive Leadership
Yao Yang Nelson Neo
Prime Minister
Union of Southeast Asian Nations


Encrypted Communiqué
TO: Imperial Department of Intelligence, Democratic Empire of Cravan
FROM: Yao Yang Nelson Neo, Prime Minister, Union of Southeast Asian Nations
SUBJECT: Assistance by the Imperial Department of Intelligence of Cravan

To Whom It May Concern:

I am most delighted to hear that the Imperial Department of Intelligence has chosen to endeavor in helping out the Southeast Asian Intelligence Directorate against the corporatist High Command. I shall indeed be passing this onto the Chairman of the SAID, and the other senior echelons within the Southeast Asian intelligence community about this.

Feel free to have Imperial Cravanian Agents send attaches detailing information on the Corporation’s movements (e.g. satellite intelligence), amongst others, shall be greatly accepted. Sad to see that our two nation-states have to expand relations like this under dark times, but I hope that the two of our two respective homelands can come through in this dark hour.

Yours Truly,
His Right Honorable Prime-Executive Leadership
Yao Yang Nelson Neo
Prime Minister
Union of Southeast Asian Nations


Confidential Official Governmental Communiqué
TO: Sir George Fredericks, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Development, United Kingdom of Isselmere-Nieland
FROM: Yao Yang Nelson Neo, Prime Minister, Union of Southeast Asian Nations
SUBJECT:: UKIN stance on Kraven-Southeast Asia crisis

Dear Sir George Fredericks,

It is an honor and a delightful pleasure to have your grand country’s support in this bleak hour that my nation faces. I hope that the Union of Southeast Asian Nations can repay this debt someday.

The Kraven Corporation is likely not to turn its military forces back from whence it came, and many political analysts and think-tanks within the Union of Southeast Asian Nations and within the Southeast Asian Federal-Parliamentarian Government are agreeing with them. Knowing the Corporation’s history of announcing its imperial ambitions and incorporating foreign lands and turning them into what has been as dubbed as “slave states”.

Suffice to say, I would be upset to see blood spilt thanks to the devastation of war. The Royal Isselmere-Nieland Navy, along with the rest of the United Kingdom of Isselmere-Nieland Defense Forces (UKIN-DF), to be deployed just to fend off some warmongering thugs.

I hope that we can meet in better times of prosperity, and I wish nothing but good for the United Kingdom of Isselmere-Nieland. Tragic it is to see that we have to come closer in such a dark hour, but there will be better times ahead for both the United Kingdom of Isselmere-Nieland and the Union of Southeast Asian Nations ahead after we deal with this dark moment of turmoil.

Yours Sincerely,
His Right Honorable Prime-Executive Leadership
Yao Yang Nelson Neo
Prime Minister
Union of Southeast Asian Nations



Neo sighed after typing up all those series of communiqués to be sent via courier or via encryption. It would be virtually impossible for the secret messages to be decrypted, never mind having a spy sent from the High Command snag it away. However, he could not address all of them yet. He had to address a few of them publicly solely and not both unofficially and officially. This is going to be a long series of long events……the Southeast Asian Prime Minister privately thought to himself.

To: Yao Yang Nelson Neo, Prime MInister, Union of Southeast Asian Nations
From: Stephen Larsen, MRC, Secretary of State for Foreign and Dominion Affairs, Grand Archduchy of the United Realms of the Hamptonian Empire
Subject: Hamptonian involvement in USAN Homeland Defense

Your Right Honorable Prime-Executive Leadership,

The United Realms stand ready to assist your nation in its struggle against blatant and naked aggression. While the Federal Government hopes that a diplomatic solution can be found before hostilities commence, we do not forget whom you are threatened by. The Kraven Corporation does not value peace, liberty or freedom. It is a despotic force for tyranny and oppression in the world. It is our duty as your friends and allies to assist you in whatever way we can to defend yourself.

The Senior Cabinet assembled earlier today and decided to accept your request for the deployment of Hamptonian Royal Armed Forces assets to your nation. Sir Geoff Kirkssen, Secretary of State for Defense and Intelligence, has ordered the Royal Navy to detach an expeditionary force to your waters. Secretary Kirkseen assures me that the force, to number around five hundred ships, should arrive in the USAN before any hostile units. If you require additional warships or any land or air based units of the Royal Armed Forces, please contact the Secretary of State for Defense and Intelligence.

Before we can release to you any intelligence information or permanently detach any Royal Armed Forces units for the defense of your nation, the Royal Senate will need to approve the deployment and funding for the expedition. The Chancellor sends his personal guarantee that the Royal Senate shall consider the motions within twenty-four hours.

I also extend to you, in the name of the Lord Protector, the offer to evacuate any and all citizens of the USAN that wish to leave the combat area and give them safe harbor in the United Realms. It is our duty to ensure that the innocent suffer no more than they absolutely have to.

Yours Sincerely,
Stephen Larsen, MRC
Secretary of State for Foreign and Dominion Affairs
Grand Archduchy of the United Realms of the Hamptonian Empire

To: Yao Yang Nelson Neo, Prime MInister, Union of Southeast Asian Nations
From: Stephen Larsen, MRC, Secretary of State for Foreign and Dominion Affairs, Grand Archduchy of the United Realms of the Hamptonian Empire
Subject: Hamptonian involvement in USAN Homeland Defense

Your Right Honorable Prime-Executive Leadership,

The United Realms stand ready to assist your nation in its struggle against blatant and naked aggression. While the Federal Government hopes that a diplomatic solution can be found before hostilities commence, we do not forget whom you are threatened by. The Kraven Corporation does not value peace, liberty or freedom. It is a despotic force for tyranny and oppression in the world. It is our duty as your friends and allies to assist you in whatever way we can to defend yourself.

The Senior Cabinet assembled earlier today and decided to accept your request for the deployment of Hamptonian Royal Armed Forces assets to your nation. Sir Geoff Kirkssen, Secretary of State for Defense and Intelligence, has ordered the Royal Navy to detach an expeditionary force to your waters. Secretary Kirkseen assures me that the force, to number around five hundred ships, should arrive in the USAN before any hostile units. If you require additional warships or any land or air based units of the Royal Armed Forces, please contact the Secretary of State for Defense and Intelligence.

Before we can release to you any intelligence information or permanently detach any Royal Armed Forces units for the defense of your nation, the Royal Senate will need to approve the deployment and funding for the expedition. The Chancellor sends his personal guarantee that the Royal Senate shall consider the motions within twenty-four hours.

I also extend to you, in the name of the Lord Protector, the offer to evacuate any and all citizens of the USAN that wish to leave the combat area and give them safe harbor in the United Realms. It is our duty to ensure that the innocent suffer no more than they absolutely have to.

Yours Sincerely,
Stephen Larsen, MRC
Secretary of State for Foreign and Dominion Affairs
Grand Archduchy of the United Realms of the Hamptonian Empire
Encrypted Official Governmental Communiqué
To: Stephen Larsen, MRC, Secretary of State for Foreign and Dominion Affairs, Grand Archduchy of the United Realms of the Hamptonian Empire
From: Yao Yang Nelson Neo, Prime Minister, Union of Southeast Asian Nations
Subject: Re: Hamptonian involvement in USAN Homeland Defense

Dear Secretary of State Stephen Larsen,

It is most delighting a pleasure to know that a great and honorable statesman such Lord Phillip Rosecrans has given the offer to assist in vacating Southeast Asian civilians to the Hamptonian heartland. Rest assured, those in Southeast Asia who wish not to stay are free to leave and spend time in the Grand Archduchy of the United Realms of the Hamptonian Empire until this conflict subsides or even worse, until the Kraven Corporation is excised from using Southeast Asia as a facility for its imperial ambitions and innocent women are lobotomized to generate the heidious creatures called "Capitol Policemen."

Indeed I shall have Paul David Nettleton, the Minister of Defense, contact Sir Geoff Kirkssen, the Secretary of State for Defense and Intelligence of the Grand Archduchy of the United Realms of the Hamptonian Empire, for more Hamptonian Royal Navy ships, should he and the senior military commanders in the Southeast Asian Armed Forces deem so.

I look forward to the positive results which I sense shall come from the Royal Senate. The Grand Archduchy of the United Realms of the Hamptonian Empire and the Union of Southeast Asian Nations, I feel, can prevail through this dark crisis should our two respective military forces cooperate together, along with the various other parties that is helping the Union in this fight against the Corporation.

To use an old phrase, "United We Stand, Divided We Fall." Should we be united in this new armed conflict against the delegate of tyrannical avarice, the High Command, there is much benefit for us all should we emerge victorious against the High Command and its consorts.

Yours Sincerely,
His Right Honorable Prime-Executive Leadership
Yao Yang Nelson Neo
Prime Minister
Union of Southeast Asian Nations

Aalt Groussherzoglich Palast, Luxembourg

The Old Grand-Ducal Palace (in Vun Lëtzebuergesch: Aalt Groussherzoglich Palast) was located in the center of Luxembourg, and was the home of the Premier nowadays. The old Palace had been built roughly 400 years ago, but was succeeded by the Nei Groussherzoglich Palast as the prime housing of the Grand Duke a good century ago. Nicolas Hirtz was in his office, finishing the last mail of the day, but he was disturbed by a knock on the door. It was his secretary.

Sir, you still got to write a message to Southeast Asia.

Hirtz sighed, and put a few notes away before responding.

Yes, I know. But why do I have to do this? can't the Grand Duke finish this?

His secretary responded by taking a note from her pocket, and reading it to her boss.

Nicolas, I'm too busy right now, could you just send our message to Southeast Asia?

Busy, why does that ring a bell? Hirtz used his laptop, placed in the center of the table, to start writing the message.



OFFICIAL DECLARATION OF THE GRAND DUCHY OF VAN LUXEMBURG

We strongly condemn the actions of the Kraven Corporation, and it's allies.
Southeast Asia isn't a danger to The Kraven Corporations, and we kindly request all actions will be ceased, and we will stand in for the Southeast Asians not attacking Kraven Homelands. Van Luxemburg is primarily concerned with the safety of both Kravenites and Southeast Asians, and hopes that the two sides will be able to put their differences aside and cease all hostilities, now and to come.

By Decree #1891, issued by Grand Duke Cees van Luxemburg in 1967, Van Luxemburg will not intervene in this question militarily, since it does not concern us directly. While this Decree is disputed due to UPEO membership, we wish to use it in this manner to ensure our Neutrality. Van Luxemburg will send no military support to Southeast Asia or the Kraven Corporation, or any otehr participants we do not have any alliance treaties with. The Vuhifellian Military Mission to Southeast Asia is not included in the alliance with The Vuhifellian States, as stated by Parliamentary Decision #26730. Only when Van Luxemburg's Allies, by the names of Wingarde, Triancia, Listeneisse and The Vuhifellian States, will be attacked, the Van Luxemburgian Military will intervene on the Allies' homelands. We hope this has firmly assured us of Neutrality in this conflict.

While Southeast Asia isn't a nation that is allied or particularly good friends to us, we wish to state that any Southeast Asian is welcome in Van Luxemburg for a refuge time of three (3) months. After that time, they will need to apply for Van Luxemburgian citizenship in case they would like to stay. we also offer refuge to personnel in the higher regions of the Southeast Asian government, for which special arrangements will be made. Kravenites are, in spite of the laws on this matter, not allowed in Van Luxemburg, because we are trying to keep the calmth in our nation, and two hostile parties aren't allowed to break this peace. The exception for Immigration Law #137 is firmly set in Parliamentary Decision #26378. Any illegal immigrants, from both the Southeast Asian and the Kravenite population, will be sent back to their nation of origin by Immigration Law #189.

Once again, Van Luxemburg condemns the actions of the Kraven Corporation and it's allies (which are set to obey the above laws aswell), and still hopes that this conflict can be stopped by diplomacy. We also wish to open ourselves for any diplomatic conferences on our soil, set to stop this coming bloodshed.

Signed,

Nicolas Hirtz,
Premier of the Grand Duchy of Van Luxemburg.

Signing for the Grand Duke,
Capitaine Martin Laval,
Ex-Commander Mariniers, Personal Friend of Grand Duke Koen van Luxemburg.


Nicolas Hirtz shut down his laptop, after having sent the message.

OOC: Only USSEA can respond to this. Militarily, diplomatically you can yell at me all you want.

Encrypted Transmission to Southeast Asia

31759 21972 19217 49321 74921 44574 59780 41532 52911 17490 45182 15901 74901 04121 41924 19119 09058 93010 28567 49608 74869 01856 41869 14127

[END]

212km from nearest Leafanistani Shore (International Waters)

A task force of 4 Destroyers approached a slow moving cargo ship flying the Southeast Asian flag. Suddenly the railguns burst to life, 85mm Gatling Railguns tore through the Cargo ship, shredding the bridge and starting a small fire. Then a BrahMos Supersonic Antishipping Cruise Missile erupted from a cold firing VLS tube and lit up the night sky.

It struck the center of the ship tearing it in half. The ship's 35mm Autocannons raked the water moving toward where the lifeboats were kept, disintergrating the lifeboats throwing sparks everywhere and lighting the oil slick.

The oil slick burned into the night and the destroyers left.

There were no survivors.

I am also leery of the Kregaian Imperium’s intentions….I assume that you remember what is Kregaia, Mr. President? If you do not, the Kregaian Imperium is the same nation which was at once upon a time a democratic republic, but transformed into an ultraconservative theocracy with a draconian ruler. The Czardaian State’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kari Alhoun, fired a lambasting condemnation, live on national television in the halls of the Council of 400 (the Czardaian legislature) against the brutal and violent coup d'état that had quickly taken place in the Kregaian State. Unfortunately, the coup leader and (self) crowned Emperor wasn’t exactly pleased about it and summoned the allies of Kregaia, the Coalition Against Democracy (the most of being undemocratic governments anyway), to make Czardas pay for using the rights of their de-jure and de-facto national sovereignty.

I greatly doubt their frankness in their public communiqué declaring Kregaian neutrality. They will be siding with the High Command of the Kraven Corporation itself. Likely as part of a land-grab deal……CAD spreading its crony capitalism again. Then as one may predict, greed shall get the better of them. They will go on yet another warmongering imperialist rampage……as demonstrated with the Czardaian Concordance. It would be most wise to have the Federal Armed Forces at the ready to fend off, if not Kraven aggression, CAD aggression as well.


OOC: Oh, Southeast Asia, you flatter me...:D

IC:

OFFICIAL MILITARY COMMUNIQUE

To observational task force, neutral waters:

Orders from High Command, taken from consultation with the Sacred Emperor, are to relocate immediately to no less than four nautical miles out of Southeast Asian territorial waters. DO NOT VIOLATE SOUTHEAST ASIAN TERRITORY; he who fails the Sacred Emperor in this matter is utterly disgraced, and his punishment shall continue in the Nine Hells after his execution. The Intelligence Division will be coordinating this operation with you closely, and we expect fresh reports on the status of the Southeast Asian military and citizenry every six hours at the latest. Blood and Honor.

Supreme Admiral Admohar Quoreal, Commander-in-Chief of the Kregaian Imperial Navy

[Done in telegram format for coolness. If hard to read, replace the stops with periods in wordpad or something]
DECRYPTING...DECRYPTING...Done! Message follows.
To: Admiral Hiram Kiare.
From: FLTCOM.
Subject: Deployments.

DEPLOYMENTS TO SOUTHEAST ASIA ARE TO COMMENCE BY THE END OF THE WEEK STOP HOSTILE ACTIONS EXPECTED WITHIN 336 HOURS STOP INV IZISTAN (HOOD CLASS) AND BELLERPHONS TO BE DEPLOYED OUTSIDE SOUTHEAST ASIAN WATERS ON DETTERENT PATROL STOP TYPE 900 AND ICARUS SORTIES AT YOUR CALL STOP SQUADRONS ARE BEING MOVED TO FORWARD POSITIONS STOP

GOOD HUNTING STOP

Official Communiqué
TO: The Nation of Demon666
FROM: Anastasia Schakowsky Emissary of the Circle of Cephiron
SUBJECT: Military Intervention

Ever since the incident at Socal8 the nations of the Circle have viewed you as a friendly nation despite our lack of communication with you. We have grown wary of some of the larger nations as they go about attacking whomever they please without reason and suffer no consequences. We believe it is time to show these unscrupulous nations that we will no longer tolerate their tyrannical behavior. It is clear to the Circle that Kraven and its allies are the scourge of the earth and must be defeated or they will continue to impose there will on all of us. We have amassed a substantial military force from the Circle nations to support you in the defense of your great nation. We will aid you in any capacity you choose. Be assured that we will not allow you to fall to Kraven.

Yours Sincerely,
Emissary
Anastasia Schakowsky
Circle of Cephiron

Encrypted Communiqué
TO: Margaret Delray, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Democratic Soviet Republic of Kahanistan
CC: Vincent Harling, President, Vuhifellian Federation
FROM: Yao Yang Nelson Neo, Prime Minister, Union of Southeast Asian Nations
SUBJECT: Military deployments

Dear Dr. Margaret Delray and Mr. Vincent Harling,

I sincerely thank you two for having your respective presidential administrations for having a rapid response to this crisis involving the Southeast Asian Federal-Parliamentarian Government and that of the High Command of the Kraven Corporation. This shall indeed strengthen relations between that of the Union of Southeast Asian Nations and the Democratic Soviet Republic of Kahanistan. And the same shall go to between the Union of Southeast Asian Nations and the Federation of Vuhifellian States.

Thus that I find it appropriate to have the Vuhifellian Information Corps vessels, the VFS Clarence E. Walsh and the VFS Toki Makimoto, rendezvous with the Republic Navy’s deployment under the jurisdiction of Fleet Admiral Hassan Abdul-Rauf Mohammed. The coordinates are in an attachment within this communiqué, and I have had my intimate associates ensure that this communiqué cannot be intercepted thanks to the aid of the SAID.

This is a glorious day for all the three of our wondrous nations! Onward with Kahanistanian-Vuhifellian relations! Onward with Kahanistanian-Southeast Asian relations! Onward with Southeast Asian-Vuhifellian relations! And most of all, onward with Kahanistan’s relations with Vuhifellia and her allies!

Yours Sincerely,
His Right Honorable Prime-Executive Leadership
Yao Yang Nelson Neo
Prime Minister
Union of Southeast Asian Nations

P.S. Dear Dr. Delray, in speaking of expanding relations with friends of Vuhifellia, I have one source in which I can recall - the Wingarde Aerospace Corporation (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=438979)! It is a fine aviation corporation and can do well in replacing venerable items from the United States of America. And plus, it has items that may very well interest the Soviet Republic in its battles against the Corporation.....onward with Kahanistanian-Wingardian relations, and other friends of Wingarde, Southeast Asia and Van Luxemburg!

DEMOCRATIC SOVIET REPUBLIC OF KAHANISTAN
Ministry of Foreign Affairs

I have forwarded the encrypted coordinates to the Fleet Admiral. He seems agreeable to meeting with the Vuhifellians.

We consider it our sacred duty to oppose Kraven totalitarian expansionism at every turn. Kraven is a cancer that we have struggled to contain for as long as we have been involved in the international scene. Anti-Kravenism is almost a religion for many of our people.

I will see to it that any and all information that our intelligence service discovers on Kraven will be immediately forwarded to your government. Further, any Southeast Asian citizen arriving in Kahanistan will be granted refugee status, no questions asked.

We thank you for the listing of arms available for import, we will consider them should our current military strength prove ineffective. However, our current military forces have historically proven effective against Kraven troops. We have no plans in the near future to obtain new types of weaponry.

Signed,
Margaret Delray,
Minister of Foreign Affairs

Royal Senate Chamber, Royal Senate Complex, Obsidia

At the request of the Leader of the Government in the Senate, Stephen Larsen, the Senate Consul had recalled the Royal Senate for an emergency session. Larsen, who also served as the Foreign Secretary, had drafted an emergency resolution that he hoped would pass in the Senate. While the public was generally sympathetic with the plight of Southeast Asia, the prospect of war threw many off from supporting the Southeast Asian government. Larsen hoped that with support from the Liberal Democrats the Senior Cabinet's plans could just squeak by the legislature.

Martin Stemme, the Consul, pounded his sliver gavel on the oak block in front of him to call the Senate into order. His deep, booming voice filled the entire chamber. "The Senate recognizes the Honorable Senator from the Province of Concorsa."

Larsen stood up and walked toward the central podium in the middle of the semi-circular chamber. He handed a flash memory card to a parliamentarian and then proceeded to speak. "Mister Consul, I submit for the consideration of this House RSR-195, the Authorization of the Use of Military Force, USAN. This bill will approve the deployment of the Royal Armed Forces to the Union of Southeast Asian Nations. It gives the Secretary of State for Defense and Intelligence and the Chancellor full plenary authority to defend the sovereignty of the USAN."

Once the senator finished speaking, the parliamentarians posted the text of the proposal on all the screens scattered about the chamber's walls. Stemme paused for a moment to consider his actions. He turned to the two Proconsuls. Each nodded to Martin in silent agreement. "The Chair accepts Royal Senate Resolution 195 and places it on the Immediate Action Calendar. The floor shall now be open for debate on this bill."

Immediately Alissa Dorcey, the Leader of the Opposition, stood up and took the floor. "I cannot except the rationale that the Chancellor and Senior Cabinet have given for Hamptonian involvement. The vital interests of this nation are not being threatened. The security and integrity of our state is not being challenged. In fact, our involvement is likely to place the United Realms under greater threat than our inaction." When she finished speaking a large cheer rose from the left side of the chamber, where most New Federalists senators were seated.

Cristiano Arikan, Larsen's deputy and LDA leader, jumped up and began to talk. At first his words were drowned out by the continuing cheers for Senator Dorcey but the Consul tapped his gavel a few times and the Senate quited down. "Honorable Senators," Arikan began, "we are faced with a horrible choice. Do we commit ourselves to sacrifice in defense of a friend or do we sit behind our walls and hope evil never finds us? It is the easier path to take the course of action recommended by my honorable friends in the New Federalist Union. We must not do what is easy but what is right. The Union of Southeast Asian Nations is a great friend an ally of the United Realms. We cannot desert them in their time of need."

Senator Dorcey quickly shot back, "The brave men and women in the Royal Armed Forces did not join to defend the USAN. They have pledged their lives to defend and protect the United Realms. We have no right whatsoever to send them on a fool's errand to God-knows-where because it is politically expedient to do so."

"For once," SNP leader Andrew Vandroogenbroeck said in his Dutch-accented voice, "I find myself agreeing with the Honorable Senator from the Province of the Lesser Margraves. We cannot in good faith send soldiers of the Empire to fight to protect a foreign nation. If the protection of the USAN is, as the Honorable Senators from the Province of Concorsa and the Dominion of McClellen have suggested, a priority of the Federal Government then there are other means to render assistance. We can provide financial aide to Prime Minister Neo's government, for example."

Senator Larsen began to speak but was cut off by Lana Namir, the young and pugnacious LDR spokesperson for Foreign Affairs. "With all do respect to the Liberal Democratic and Independent Progressive Senators in this chamber today I must protest the very notion of this bill. According to reports I received this morning from senior civil servants within the Foreign and Dominions Office, Chancellor Hayek and the Senior Cabinet have already agreed to send hundreds of warships to the Southeast Asian theater. They have also promised any additional aid that Prime Minister Neo requests. I directly ask, no, I demand that the Honorable Senator from the Province of Concorsa explain why the government has agreed to action before the Senate has reached any decision."

Senator Namir continued to attack proposal and the Senior Cabinet's decision for over twenty minutes. Once she finally stopped, a stunned silence filled the giant room. Senator Larsen tried to weigh his options. He felt that the Royal Senate was quickly slipping out of his hands. I certainly can't count on LDR or NFU support any longer, he thought to himself, and if this goes on too long, I'll start losing Progressives.

"Mister Consul," Larsen said, "I move that the motion be put to an immediate vote."

There was a pause of one or two seconds before the entire Senate erupted into loud screams. From different areas of the semi-circle came "Boo"s, "Huzzah"s, and cries of foul play. Stemme tried to calmly restore order but when that failed he started to loudly bang his gavel on the oak block in front of him. At first that failed too but one of the Proconsuls, Viscount Badensby, called for the Sergeant-at-Arms. "If the Honorable Senators voicing their support or descent do not quiet down," the angered Proconsul yelled, "The Sergeant-at-Arms will remove them from the chamber and expell them from this building for a period of seventy-two hours."

With the Senators returning to a more subdued state, the Consul spoke. "Does anyone second the motion?" Senator Arikan and half dozen other Liberal Democrats rose their hands. Their support was met with chorus of jeers from the New Federalist and Labor-Democratic Reformists sections of the room. "I will remind the Senate that the Sergeant is still in this chamber." Stemme warned, "The motion has been seconded. Pursuant to the Standing Orders of this House, this proposal shall be treated with a voice vote unless objected to."

Immediately three dozen Senators stood and raised their right hands. "The Chief Parliamentarian shall note," the Consul said looking at the floor, "that the Senate has objected to the use of a voice vote. A recorded vote shall be called. The Chief Parliamentarian shall prepare voting material. The five minute voting period shall commence immediately."


--Five minutes later--

With the voting time expired, the Chief Parliamentarian shut down the electronic voting system. The results immediately appeared on his screen. He compared the master results with the day's roll call and printed out the certified receipt. The Chief Parliamentarian then handed the results of the vote to the Consul.

"The Chief Parliamentarian has recorded and certified the results." Stemme said while still looking at the paper print out. The entire Senate waited anxiously to hear the result.

"Honorable Senators, Royal Senate Resolution 195, the Authorization of the Use of Military Force, USAN has received ninety-three votes against, forty-two absentions and ninety-four votes in the affirmative. RSR-195 shall be presented to the Lord Protector and Chancellor for assent or veto."

To: Yao Yang Nelson Neo, Prime Minister, Union of Southeast Asian Nations
From: Marcelo Paredes, Chief Cabinet Secretary, Grand Archduchy of the United Realms of the Hamptonian Empire
Subject: Hamptonian involvement in the USAN

Your Excellency,

The Royal Senate has approved the deployment of the Royal Armed Forces to the Union of Southeast Asian Nations. Secretary Kirkssen has immediately ordered the 17th and 20th Fleet Squadrons into Southeast Asian waters. Fleet Admiral Karen Vogel has been dispatched with the HNS Dominion and her escort group to lead the Royal Navy forces in the USAN Theater. Chancellor Hayek and Lord Rosecrans have directed the Federal Intelligence and Special Services Agency (FISSA) and Royal Armed Forces Intelligence Service (RAFIS) to provide your armed forces with all available relevent satellite and other intelligence resources.

Ambassador Vilhjalmsson has been ordered to work with your government to facilitate the evacuation of Southeast Asian citizens to Hamptonshire and the Dominions. According to the Ambassador's reports and your requests, military and commercial planes will begin the journeys to and from the USAN. If necessary, Secretary Kirkssen will order the deployment of Royal Marines to assist in the evacuation efforts.

As the current situation develops it is crucially important that the Federal Government be given access to all relevant information. We cannot allow faulty communication to impede the defense of the your nation. To ensure the lines of communication are opened now and to foster deeper trust at this crucial time, the Chancellor asks that I be allowed to come to Singapore to meet Your Excellence and your government. It is important for the Chancellor to be personally and directly (as much as security concerns dictate) connected to the current crisis and attitudes in your nation.


Yours Sincerely,
Mercelo Paredes
Chief Cabinet Secretary
Grand Archduchy of the United Realms of the Hamptonian Empire

DEMOCRATIC SOVIET REPUBLIC OF KAHANISTAN
Ministry of Foreign Affairs

I have forwarded the encrypted coordinates to the Fleet Admiral. He seems agreeable to meeting with the Vuhifellians.

We consider it our sacred duty to oppose Kraven totalitarian expansionism at every turn. Kraven is a cancer that we have struggled to contain for as long as we have been involved in the international scene. Anti-Kravenism is almost a religion for many of our people.

I will see to it that any and all information that our intelligence service discovers on Kraven will be immediately forwarded to your government. Further, any Southeast Asian citizen arriving in Kahanistan will be granted refugee status, no questions asked.

We thank you for the listing of arms available for import, we will consider them should our current military strength prove ineffective. However, our current military forces have historically proven effective against Kraven troops. We have no plans in the near future to obtain new types of weaponry.

Signed,
Margaret Delray,
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Encrypted Transmission
To: Dr. Margaret Delray, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Democratic Soviet Republic of Kahanistan
From: Yao Yang Nelson Neo, Prime Minister, Union of Southeast Asian Nations
Subject: Re: re: Military deployments

Dear Dr. Delray,

I commend and admire your country's valiant attitude against those that violate human rights, but because of Kahanistanian commitment to humanity, I doubt that most Southeast Asians would wish to head to the Democratic Soviet Republic of Kahanistan. I am not saying that the Southeast Asian people doubt Kahanistanian competence at sustaining their own national security, but rather, the public in Southeast Asia has noticed that constant Kahanistanian military intervention has spread the Soviet Republic's armed forces thin with military deployments far and wide across the planet.

However, as I am grateful for your nation's assistance, I only ask for a few things in return:

Please establish diplomatic relations with the Grand Duchy of Van Luxemburg (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=463824).
Please establish diplomatic relations with the Federation of Vuhifellian States (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=490404).
And finally, please establish diplomatic relations with the Democratic States of Wingarde (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=462097).

Why am I asking you for these favors to be done? Well, as these nations are potential champions of democracy in the making. We in Southeast Asia have noted that, for example, that the Democratic States of Wingarde has a fondness in aviation. For some strange reason, though our nation has not been on the global community as long as others, not to brag or anything, we do have a wealth in knowledge of past global actions on the planet....the Democratic States of Wingarde may be an insight to a younger version of what would be presently known as the Omzian Democratic Republic.

Wingarde certainly has the potential for joining the ranks of such an aerial power like the Omzian Democratic Republic. That is one of the reasons why I recommended the Wingarde Aerospace Corporation (WAC) to you in my previous message. Also, it is a fellow republic like Kahanistan, and their leader, President Jakob, is a fine statesman I might say. Also, the Democratic States of Wingarde has a policy of open asylum in spite of the fact it is a (geographically speaking in the size sense) small archipelago having difficulty itself trying to accomodate its rather large population.

And given the fact that it probably has not registered on the High Command's RADAR, it would be smart for Kahanistanian civilians who wish to flee armed conflict (in case the Corporation comes knocking at the Soviet Republic's door, but it would be wiser for them to leave earlier before it becomes difficult for airplanes to escape Kahanistan) to head for Stromburg (the capital of Wingarde) or any other major city of that place. If you were to start having procurement of products from the Wingarde Aerospace Corporation and exchange embassies with the Democratic States, you could possibly gain a future ally that could very well be a future competitor to the Omzian Democratic Republic, if not a good friend and excellent strategic asset.

Good alternate candidates also include the Federation of Vuhifellian States, as mentioned earlier. A fellow republic like Kahanistan, and sharing many of the same ideals as the Kahanistanian people do, there is also another advantage to finding asylum in Vuhifellia besides the fact that Vuhifellia (like Wingarde) hasn't appeared on the High Command's RADAR screen yet: distance. It is far away from the Democratic Soviet Republic and Southeast Asia, combined that with the Vuhifellians not popping up on the High Command's RADAR screen, it makes Vuhfellia a good haven for those Kahanistanians that wish to avoid armed conflict. And if I recall correctly, the Vuhifellian Federation was a high ranking member-state of the Universal Peace Enforcement Organization, which I believe that a Southeast Asian colleague of mine is in-attendance at a conference in Luxembourg, Van Luxemburg.....which brings us onto Van Luxemburg.

The Grand Duchy of Van Luxemburg is a democracy, not a fellow republic like the Federation and Wingarde, but liberal democratic nevertheless, and shares several similar ideologies as does the Democratic Soviet Republic. It is also open to asylum for peoples looking for it and that descend from their turmoiled homelands, and it has both the distance from our lands (and the Corporation for that matter) and keeps a low profile - the High Command going after Kahanistanian citizens fleeing to Van Luxemburg are almost nil.

So there you have it Dr. Delray. Those are the only things I ask for you in return: establish Wingardian-Kahanistanian relations, Van Luxemburger-Kahanistanian relations and Vuhifellian-Kahanistanian relations, please. It will be most beneficial for the Democratic Soviet Republic, both for the short-term (the well being of its refugees who wish to leave) and the long-term (the Federation, the Democratic States and the Grand Duchy as strategic assets and allies).

Onward with Wingardian-Kahanistanian relations!

Onward with Van Luxemburger-Kahanistanian relations!

Onward with Vuhifellian-Kahanistanian relations!

Yours Sincerely,
His Right Honorable Prime-Executive Leadership
Yao Yang Nelson Neo
Prime Minister
Union of Southeast Asian Nations

DEMOCRATIC SOVIET REPUBLIC OF KAHANISTAN
Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Government of Kahanistan has sent communiques to the three nations referred to in your previous letter. We await acceptance of the terms of establishing diplomatic relations.

I will forward your communique to the Ministry of the Interior, their office will be responsible for disseminating it to the public with regard to potential refugee destinations.

Signed,
Margaret Delray,
Minister of Foreign Affairs

OFFICIAL MILITARY COMMUNIQUE

To Supreme Admiral Admohar Quoreal,

By order of His Divine Majesty, the Navy is to be put on full alert. Elements of the fleet are to assemble in Korronis before departing to a location which the Sacred Emperor will reveal to you personally. Choose which vessels you wish to compose this fleet; however, it must consist of no fewer than two thousand capital warships, and the flagship shall be the Apophis; High Admiral Anor is to command. These orders are top secret; address your orders to each commander separately. They should not know that other fleets are being mobilized as well until they actually reach Korronis. In the meantime, be aware that His Divine Majesty has personally ordered an Intelligence team to begin surveying the region of Arterus, under the control of the Kraven Corporation; in this matter, the Sacred Emperor keeps his own counsel and has not yet revealed his design. Be patient; all will be made clear with the passing of time. Blood and Honor.

Imperator Jakran Vuell, Head of the Kregaian Imperial Armed Forces

Encrypted Official Diplomatic Communiqué
TO: Marcelo Paredes, Chief Cabinet Secretary, Grand Archduchy of the United Realms of the Hamptonian Empire
FROM: Graham Langdon Wang, Ambassador to the GAURHE, Union of Southeast Asian Nations
CC: Hjörtur Vilhjalmsson, Ambassador to Southeast Asia, Grand Archduchy of the United Realms of the Hamptonian Empire
SUBJECT: Hamptonian involvement in the USAN

Dear Ambassador Hjörtur Vilhjalmsson and Chief Cabinet Secretary Marcelo Paredes,

His Right Honorable Prime-Executive Leadership is unavailable at the moment to respond as he is in a meeting with several high ranking Southeast Asian military leaders and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has asked me to personally send you sirs a letter to the both of you. A close aide of the Executive Cabinet of the Southeast Asian Federal-Parliamentarian Government, currently of which is containing the Neo Administration, has personally assured me that the Executive Cabinet is most willing for the Chancellor of Hamptonshire to send his Chief Cabinet Secretary, Mr. Marcelo Paredes, to Singapore.

As it may be expected, the Southeast Asian Federal-Parliamentarian Government shall make sure that the visit of Mr. Paredes shall be kept as low-profile and confidential as possible. Nobody wants to let these communication lines to fall into the hands of the High Command of course, and rest assured, the Southeast Asian Federal-Parliamentarian Government will make sure that the High Command's minions shall not get ahold of it, nor will its sanity-questionable loyalists.

I hope that the Union and the Grand Archduchy shall emerge as stronger companions through this dark and grave crisis, and that there are better times ahead for us all.

Yours Sincerely,
Graham Langdon Wang
Ambassador to the Grand Archduchy of the United Realms of the Hamptonian Empire
Union of Southeast Asian Nations

To: Yao Yang Nelson Neo, Prime Minister, Union of Southeast Asian Nations.
From: General Fuchs Boden, 3rd Expeditionary Force, Izistan.
Subject: Reenforcement of Southeast Asian forces.

I hope my countries declaration of support has reached your ears by now. We have the means to back our statement up of course. With your permission Sir, I can have the 3rd in transit within 48 hours and on Southeast Asian territory at full battle readiness in about a week and a half; supporting naval forces off of Southeast Asian waters in around that time as well. Aerospace units (up to orbital support) may be deployed as well if you wish.

We will assist your forces in defending your nation from Kraven or Kraven directed proxy forces for as long as required. Resupply of Southeast Asian forces may also be facilitated with Izistani transports if required as well.

I await your response eagerly.

[Signature of Gen. Boden]

The crews of the two ships had taken a day off from deployment to celebrate. The heir to the Daniels Family was pronounced to be male, so the Military Council suspended all active troop deployments.

As soon as the festivites died down, the two ship assistance force, led by Captain Walter Timmons, began to move.

"Comberth Naval Authority, this is ESVV-19. Requesting permission to leave Comberth Harbor leading ESVV-20"

"Comberth Naval Authority. You have permission, VNAC-08 is entering harbor via Route 12."

"Roger. Will move out of harbor via canal-01."

"Canal-01 is clear. You have permission."

"Thank you Comberth. Have a nice day."

Joint Congressional Meeting Chamber

The circular room had several terraces of seats. In the center was a circular council table, designated for the Supreme Council, in the center of that, a four sided podium. On the cieling was a giant, four sided jumbotron TV set. Displaying the speaking President's face. All the Congress sitting in their seats, with the highest Congressional leaders sitting at two tables on both sides of the Supreme Council table.

"We have already admitted North Osea as a province in the Federation! There are 300 Million Asian refugees living in the SRR of Daijima! So I ask the Federational Congress today, why can we not help our allies! We have helped our enemies, strangers, but we can't even allocate a small portion of land as a new Special Refugee Region!"

The Supreme Senator arose from the Governing Senate table to the right of the Council table, to answer the President's question.

"Mr. President, it is not a matter of us not caring. We all care for this situation, however, the two instances you listed were decisions made by a past Congress. North Osea, we were forced to create, under the terms of the Permanent Treaty of Non-Aggression and Friendship. Daijima was a mistake. The economic repurcussions from the mistake of Daijima were far reaching, and you know that that will happen again if we create another SRR!"

"This is absurd! The economic collapse was a mismanagement of the economy by the former President, your party has endorsed faulty economic measures before, and may I add, Mr. Senator, that you yourself represent former refugees!" The President found no justice in this, how hypocritical his Congress was.

"Mr..." The Supreme Senator saw the hand of the Supreme Delegate rise from his seat at the opposite side of the Council table, and sat down to allow his superior to speak.

"Mr. President, the real question is this, who are you serving? You serve the Vuhifellians, not the world. I serve the people of the Province of South Belka, not North Belka, not Erusea, not any other province in the Federation. My colleague over there serves the people of the Province of North Osea, not the people of South Belka. While we both mutually serve the Federation, our first duty to see for the well being of our provinces population, before we see for the well being of the Federation. That is your job Mr. President. To see for the care and well being of the Federation, before anything else." Supreme Delegate Kyle Amerson sat down. The man had been serving in Congress since Stevan Daniels was President, he had seen his share of Congressional firefights, and he had a knack at making people feel defeated.

Council of War
Ministry of Naval Affairs
Department of Deployments
Office of Pacific Affairs

To: Yao Yang Nelson Neo, Prime Minister, Union of Southeast Asian Nations
From: Secretary of the Presidency
Topic: Naval deployments

We find no reason why we should oppose the VIC and Kahanistan working together. The President is in a Joint Congressional Session, but will be back shortly. We are still working out the authorization of refugees coming into the Federation.

To: Yao Yang Nelson Neo, Prime Minister, Union of Southeast Asian Nations.
From: General Fuchs Boden, 3rd Expeditionary Force, Izistan.
Subject: Reenforcement of Southeast Asian forces.

I hope my countries declaration of support has reached your ears by now. We have the means to back our statement up of course. With your permission Sir, I can have the 3rd in transit within 48 hours and on Southeast Asian territory at full battle readiness in about a week and a half; supporting naval forces off of Southeast Asian waters in around that time as well. Aerospace units (up to orbital support) may be deployed as well if you wish.

We will assist your forces in defending your nation from Kraven or Kraven directed proxy forces for as long as required. Resupply of Southeast Asian forces may also be facilitated with Izistani transports if required as well.

I await your response eagerly.

[Signature of Gen. Boden]
Encrypted Communiqué
TO: General Fuchs Boden, 3rd Expeditionary Force, Izistan
FROM: Henley Leong, Senior Deputy Prime Minister, Union of Southeast Asian Nations
SUBJECT: Re: Reenforcement of Southeast Asian forces

Dear General Fuchs Boden,

Yes, indeed the Southeast Asian Federal-Parliamentarian Government knows of your country's response to this crisis. Prime Minister Yao Yang Nelson Neo himself is at the moment in a meeting with several high-ranking military officials at the moment and cannot personally respond himself, but he is grateful for the State of Izistan's declaration of support and so is the Southeast Asian public in general.

The Executive Cabinet of the Southeast Asian Federal-Parliamentarian Government, as stated by the Prime Minister himself on national television and international television media groups in a live public speech, knows of the blasphemy of the treaties the High Command imposes onto countries which succumb to the Kraven Corporation's military might. They are simply untenable to any rational human being. We have discussed it already before Mr. Neo made his televised speech to countless individuals watching their television screens, and have discussed it again, and

In this message, I have attached the coordinates to where the Izistani Navy can meet up, and that the Southeast Asian Federal Parliament also is open to the idea of foreign military support (be it indirect aid or direct aid) against the Kraven military and other belligerent forces.

Once again, General Boden, I would like to say on the behalf of my nation, that Southeast Asia is most grateful for Izistani support. This improves our opinion of the Izistani State, for we know that it is an ally of the Incorporated States of Sarzonia, which we are allied to as well. Hopefully much more oppurtunity can arise.....sadly enough through armed conflict. But I sense benefits are at the end of the tunnel.

Yours Sincerely,
The Right Honorable Henley Leong
Senior Deputy Prime Minister
Union of Southeast Asian Nations

Council of War
Ministry of Naval Affairs
Department of Deployments
Office of Pacific Affairs

To: Yao Yang Nelson Neo, Prime Minister, Union of Southeast Asian Nations
From: Secretary of the Presidency
Topic: Naval deployments

We find no reason why we should oppose the VIC and Kahanistan working together. The President is in a Joint Congressional Session, but will be back shortly. We are still working out the authorization of refugees coming into the Federation.
[OOC: Folks, just FYI, this post is on fluid time. Around the events of the first part of my post.]

Encrypted Communiqué
To: Secretary of the Presidency, Federation of Vuhifellian States
From: Yao Yang Nelson Neo, Prime Minister, United Sovereign Nations of Southeast Asia
Subject: Re: Re: Naval deployments

To Whom It May Concern:

It is good to know that the Vuhifellian Armed Forces seem to be at the ready and most eager with military cooperation with the Kahanistan Republic Navy and other friendly forces that are assisting the Union in its fight against the Kraven Corporation. Do feel free to tell Mr. Harling that this is a good day in the history of Vuhifellian-Southeast Asian relations and the history of Kahanistani-Southeast Asian relations and the history of Vuhifellian-Kahanistani relations.

As for the issue of refugees.....I await the Vuhifellian Congressional results for letting in people whose nations are being affected by the Kraven Corporation to be let in. After all, it never hurts to provide assistance, for one day people may return it.

Yours Truly,
His Right Honorable Prime-Executive Leadership
Yao Yang Nelson Neo
Prime Minister
Union of Southeast Asian Nations

Joint Congressional Meeting Chamber

"But I argue with you..." the President was about to start a nasty snarl with the Senior Senator from Greykan before he noticed a hand go up out of the corner of his eye, and a loud ringing coming from the TV sets above his head.

A man in a black robe with a red sash tied around his right shoulder stood up from the circular council table.

"Mr. President, as President of the Supreme Council, I hereby call a vote by the Supreme Council to recess this session."

"Before you do..." Kyle Amerson now stood up to address the Federational Congress. "I amend to your vote that we adjourn this meeting and we decide this issue in a vote. What do you say?"

"It sounds reasonable. All members of the Supreme Council in favor?!"

Several clicks were heard, before an electronic counter on everybody's seat told them the vote results. It was 10-4-0.

"It is decided then, Mr. Supreme Delagate, you may lead the Congressional Delegation to the Delegates' Chamber. Mr. Supreme Senator, you may lead the Senate to the Senate Chamber."

After this statement, many men and women in black suits and ties, the usual Vuhifellian bureaucrat, got up from their seats and began to file out of the chamber. The senior officials wore their black robes, with different colored sashes around their shoulders to denote rank. Red was executive, white was supreme, white and blue was senior.

Results from the Vote
Meeting 403 of Congress of the Year 2090

The official vote results were in, the President sat in his office, surrounded by members of the Supreme Council.

"You're nervous about this, aren't you?" asked the Supreme Councillor of Welfare.

"Well, of course. This is going to decide my foreign policy until the next election, and that's my entire campaign."

"May I recommend raising my Council's budget then?"

A clicking noise could be heard from the large LCD screen on the wall, two columns popped up, one labelled "Congressional Delegation", the other, "Senate"

Congressional Delegation
241-181-42

Supreme Delegate Vote: NAY
Unanimous Supreme Council Vote & Vice Presidential Approval Needed

Senate
25-27-0

Supreme Senator Vote: NAY
Unanimous Supreme Council Vote & Vice Presidential Approval Needed

"Well guys?" The President looked at all the men and women in robes, their first real Presidential Over-Rank Action in Mr. Harling's term.

To: Kahanistan & Southeast Asia
From: Vuhifellian Federation
Topic: Refugees

We are pleased to inform you that the vote necessary to obtain permission to set up a Special Refugee Region for your citizens has been obtained. Enclosed are the official vote results. The Supreme Council wishes your citizens good luck in making it through this terrible war. All refugees shall be taken care of by the Council of Welfare for the duration of the war.

To: Kahanistan & Southeast Asia
From: Vuhifellian Federation
Topic: Refugees

We are pleased to inform you that the vote necessary to obtain permission to set up a Special Refugee Region for your citizens has been obtained. Enclosed are the official vote results. The Supreme Council wishes your citizens good luck in making it through this terrible war. All refugees shall be taken care of by the Council of Welfare for the duration of the war.
Encrypted Communiqué
To: Government of the Federation of Vuhifellian States
From: Yao Yang Nelson Neo, Prime Minister, United Sovereign Nations of Southeast Asia
Subject: Re: Refugees

To Whom It May Concern:

Splendid. We in Southeast Asia shall not forget this most generous favor by the Federation of Vuhifellian States. We shall return this debt one day, I have a strong feeling that the Union will. This most gracious act by Vuhifell will contribute to an era where both the Union and the Federation and the Democratic Soviet Republic, can prosper for better days to come.


Yours Truly,
His Right Honorable Prime-Executive Leadership
Yao Yang Nelson Neo
Prime Minister
Union of Southeast Asian Nations

In Griffincrest Tower, high above Paradise City...

Twelve men sat around a long table. Behind them, the wall was made of glass giving a magnificent view of the rest of Paradise City. At one end of the table, closest to the door, sat Jack Phoenixclaw, the Chairman of the Griffincrest Oil board of directors. At the other end, near the window, sat Tiberius Griffincrest. He sat in his fathers ebony chair, adorned with gold on the arms and three blood red rubies on the top. On young man stood to the left of the table, holding a laser pointer, displaying a powerpoint presentation.

"Gentlemen, this is Arterus, and here is our territory on it, formerly Tocrowkian land. They left it, and Errikland graciously granted that territory to us" he said, showing a map of Arterus with an area colored red. The next slide soon appeared. On it were two columns. Benefits and Losses. The title for this one slide was Assist Kraven. "Now as you can see, the benefits far outway the losses here. We gain massive land, possibly even respect amongst other nations, and undoubtedly we will make up for lost money when we acquire these foreign territories. Grant it, we will lose money, but I assure you we can make up for it."

"And how can you assure we will win?" asked Phoenixclaw, seeming doubtful of the executives proposal. "Well, we are aiding Kraven" the young man replied.

"Moving on" he moved to the next slide, saying Ignore War, with another column of Benefits and Losses. "As you can see here, although we save money in the short run and save mercenary lives, lets look at the losses for a minute. We not only lose international credit because we did not support a Corporate Alliance ally when they directly called for help, but we will also have passed on an oppurtunity to potentially gains billions."

"Potentially is the key word there." an older executive sitting at the table announced. The group soon went into deliberations, and after nearly an hour of debate, a decision was finally achieved.

Elsewhere....

Over seven hundred thousand mercenaries clamoured along harbors all throughout the vast territories of the Griffincrest Corporation. The little, remote controlled RG-20 mobile gun platforms mingled in with the troops, driving around and occasionally getting a tweak or two by a nearby engineer. Along with them came the variety of Griffincrest armoured units. Hundreds of Mongoose and G7 artillery pieces sat along the docks, waiting for their transport vessels to come and pick them up. Even more Mercury APC's, Leopard II and old, outdated T-55 tanks, and massive Behemoth II's waited as well, lined up in a line in front of another line of jet black humvees, each emblazoning the golden Griffin of the Griffincrest Corporation.

Griffincrest's two air bases in Arterus instantly sprang to life as soon as word of war in the region got to them. Each base contained fifty Folland Gnats and twenty F-4 Phantom II's, along with a small force, giving the mercenaries a needed base in the area.

Back at Paradise City..

Tiberius stood before the massive window overlooking the rest of the city thinking to himself. He had never done something this big before, never had so many people killed. As he thought about his decision, Jack walked over, and shook his hand. "Excellent decision, your father would be proud"

"My father" Tiberius thought "How did he do this so frequently. He made these things look so....so easy"

Undershi City, The Undershi Empire

IIS Colonel Yursuf Schmidt watched the command center buzz with activity as officers in the grey of the Regular Military and the black of the IIS worked to ensure that as little chaos as possible occured while the Undershi military deployed its units to assisst their Kravenite allies.
The Leader, Aleksander Miller, had given an Unanswerable Order - the Undershi Empire would come to the aid of the Kravenites. After all, Militantly Expansionistic Transhuman Autocrats had to stick together...
Two divisions, one of IIS Storm Troopers and one of Regular Army Armour were to be sent initially, along with an entire Carrier Battle Group. Once those assets had been commited... who knew what they might send later on...

[OOC: Sorry folks for the delay, had RL to deal with, sorry for possibly pissing you off OOC. Please assume fluid time to some time after my preceding post. Oh, and check out my new coat of arms for my nation and its government! Feel free to send me comments about it via TG or via instant messenging. Oh, and TKC, let's talk about this post over MSN in order to help clear up some stuff here and there.]

The Southeast Asian Prime Minister, was preparing for a speech. It would yet again be addressing both the world and the High Command of the Kraven Corporation. Neo knew that it would have been more so appropriate for the Minister of Foreign Affairs to do the occupation, yet he was in absentia thanks to a diplomatic conference in Van Luxemburg, a country that Southeast Asia itself had long admired and respected and the Deputy Foreign Minister would have been not as impressive a speaker.

Plus, while the cabinet was held nation-wide with respect and admiration, Neo arguably held the most respect. Which was what the Southeast Asian Prime Minister held above a leader’s popularity in a democratic society. True power of leadership, arguably and partially, could be found on the laps of respect. While he did not agree with Mr. Lee Kuan Yew’s ways as he found them to be excessively tough and while even the late Asian statesman agreed wasn’t perfect, to have inherit flaws. But he managed to get the former Republic of Singapore to PPP standards rivaling that of its former rulers, the presently non-existent British Empire. And the determination of Mr. Lee, and his intelligence and the fact he knew how to be both an excellent politician just contributed to the factors which made Neo wish to arise to public service.

Many were grateful for Neo and his supporters, and the original founders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations would most likely have been proud. But all that was at stake thanks to a preemptive request. Of human rights. Southeast Asia actually had a long feud with the Kraven Corporation. Long before the High Command had ascended to the great heights that the world knew. When it still was based in Slovania. When it had noticed a great possible threat that could have hurt the Southeast Asian economy if not the national security of the Union of Southeast Asian Nations itself and national sovereignty: the Federation of Joint Conglomerates.

Several diplomats were killed when the satellite defense system of the Federation deliberately targeted and destroyed the human rights investigation team, the Union immediately snapped down. Southeast Asia had a great distrust of corporatist states, and the Kraven Corporation, which was paid by the Board of Directors of the Federation of Joint Conglomerates to help against the Southeast Asian military and its allies’ own armed services, had been observed by the Southeast Asian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to be a bloc not to be trusted.

While the war would prove that the Board of Directors for the Federation of Joint Conglomerates were indeed resourceful and insidious, the Southeast Asian military and its allies would defeat the Corporate Entente (as the Federation and its supporters had dubbed themselves), they would flee to parts unknown. But the tensions between the other nations of the Corporate Entente would remain.

Perhaps the only reason why the Union of Southeast Asian Nations and the Supreme Overlord State of the Kraven Corporation hadn’t gone after the Union only till this time was probably because of the fact that it had to deal with the Xirniumite State, which had received protection from countries like the Infinite Empire of Yallak along with a whole flotilla of allies. The defeat the Xirniumite nation gave the Kraven Corporation was one of the most humiliating defeats the Corporation had received in a long time. The feud between the Corporation and the Xirniumite State still lasted till this day, but that feud would have to be settled later.

Now, what was on Father’s mind was the old two words he ultimately despised: Southeast Asia. As the Kraven armadas advanced their way through the wide oceans of the world, the Southeast Asian Armed Forces were amassing. Coastal gun turrets and divisions were being assembled for the Kraven invasion. The Southeast Asian Navy was being assembled. Amongst others. The domineering figures of several capital warships could have been spotted from a mile away. Z-39 Close-In Combat Vehicles, created by the Incorporated Ordnance Company of Sarzonia before it was taken over by the Sarzonian people’s premier corporation, the Portland Iron Works, were on the move. Air raid shelter practice was being executed, even though according to the Southeast Asian Intelligence Directorate’s reports on the Kraven Corporation, the Corporation had no air force. Why? One could never be too careful.

But there were a few that did not wish to take those routines of air raid sheltering and preparing for a resistance and all what not. Approximately 2.5 million (residing in the Southeast Asian capital of Singapore) would be fleeing as part of a large first wave…..at least for the first few weeks. Let us turn to the story of one of those in the first few weeks after the threat was made, were fleeing the capital.

The tale of the Lim family.

Some time before, though in general most wouldn’t notice thanks to the hustle and bustle of the daily routine of a major airport in a large metropolitan area, a young, Hokkien-descented man in his thirties, dressed in a (mostly buttoned up) white polo shirt, was sighing, his feet stretched out and his face giving out an exasperated expression with closed eyes was in one of those airport waiting benches. Next to him, was his wife, who appeared to be of Vietnamese ethnicity but actually came from a Hainan background (however, she did have some trace of Vietnamese blood, hence the appearance). Frustration also could be read in his wife’s face. And as were the young daughter of the couple, who was growing incessantly and incessantly impatient, that it became a Herculean effort to even contemplate waiting any longer. The family had been indirectly reaping on a legacy of a late statesman of the Southeast Asian capital: Lee Kuan Yew himself. Singapore was originally part of the Federation of Malaya but thanks to anti-Sino sentiment from the Malay majority (which had been given thanks to preceding Chinese rich families in Malaysia that mal-treated them and gave them an inferiority complex), it was thrown out like a bullet out of a cannon, unceremoniously dumped you could say. However, the Prime Minister of the nascent island state proved the Permanent Secretary to the Prime Minister of Malaysia wrong that Singapore would come back crawling to the now historical Federation, the Chinese majority of the populace and government sniveling and repenting what preceding Chinese merchants had done to the Malay majority and accepting the terms: Singapore would be a paragon of multiculturalism and wielding a GDP per capita rating rivaling that of its former master, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland….and later on, so would the rest of Southeast Asia.

While Neo and his supporters founded the Union and arguably superceded Lee Kuan Yew and the other statesmen of Southeast Asia, people knew (and Neo and his cohorts did as well) that Mr. Lee was also to credit as well for the Union (albeit indirectly). Under Neo, the economy greatly rose, but it was still in the process of growing, never mind economic titans like the Grand Archduchy of Hamptonshire or the rest of the Big Three for that matter.

And in speaking of Hamptonshire, it was essentially a crucible for the Lim family. They had hoped to get to Obsidia, the executive capital of the Hamptonian Empire, but thanks to security regulations amongst other concerns, they would have to settle for Østklint (a "suburb" right on east of Hamptonshire City and bordering the named location). But it was also a matter of faith for the Lim family. They had never been to the Grand Archduchy of Hamptonshire before, but they had indirectly heard of it via a media article making reference to its predecessor (the Grand Duchy of Hamptonshire) and its membership in the Woodstock Pact. They only knew of its name and the fact that it had a most formidable economic clout, never mind military clout.

They didn’t have any old friends in the Grand Archduchy of Hamptonshire. All would have to be made anew. And add to that troubling factor for the leap of faith for the Lim family, was the masses of hundreds of thousands of others at Changi International Airport, united in the objective to get out of the Union for the sake of safety should the Union fall, but all were yet sovereign in methods. There were those that had planned to get an AeroPacitalia flight to Timiocato, as Southeast Asians generally tended in the business world had dealings with fellow entrepreneurs and all in Timiocato. The Lim family was one of those, but thanks to those who hadn’t planned ahead and themselves, the AeroPacitalia flight to TSRIA was fully booked and the government arranged evacuation schemes from the DCRP were to as well.

The staff at the airport had told the Lims to be patient and not to go ballistic as there was no guarantee. As if those words had any guarantee to the masses who desired to get out: who the hell didn’t want to end up face-to-face with the Grim Reaper in the form of the Corporation? But then, came a hope of light. Actually, two rewards at the end of the light of the tunnel. Let’s talk about the first shining ray.

One of the many who had wished to get out of the capital for safety….a quiet, single, Cambodian-descended computer technician who happened to work for a firm based in a Home Country of the United Kingdom of Oceania (and happened to be sitting on an airport bench next to the bench that had the Lim family), had been awaiting for a flight confirmation to the Indian Islands (the airline was Oceanian Airways), was entertaining himself on a maximum level of difficulty of a game of Minesweeper on his laptop.

But then a series of five notices came up from his computer. It was containing the latest round of events going on and about the global community and around the nation. Annoyed, he shut off four of them…..till he came to the last one. It was a notice containing a link to the official website of what could be argued as Southeast Asia’s number one television news channel, Channel NewsAsia. It was a URL to a news article which had a link to a transcript of the Southeast Asian Prime Minister’s speech at the Federal Parliament. The technician semi-gasped, and caught attention of the Lim family. The parents first got up and advanced toward the man, then followed by the daughter, the sound having dragged them in like metal to a powerful magnet.

At the same time the news was released, a few people had been gathering around some nearby televisions at the airport waiting lounge to see what had been reported. At the moment, the family was peering through the transcript, and this was what it read:

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a338/Singaporean_Liberal/cna_logo.jpg
From Channel NewsAsia Online

Channel NewsAsia Television Transcript: Televised Public Statement by Prime Minister Yao Yang Nelson Neo

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a338/Singaporean_Liberal/SoutheastAsianCoatofArms.gif

[Prime Minister Yao Yang Nelson Neo]: Greetings, my fellow members of humankind, both of Southeast Asian citizenship or ethnicity, or of non-Southeast Asian citizenship or ethnicity or otherwise, yet again I stand before you all as a representative of the Union and its people, not just as the Head of Government of Southeast Asia. It is never an easy occupation to be the one taking a stand and being there at the podium. One shall always receive a feeling of anxiety every time the global community at large makes a reaction. However, one does not become a leader by going for what is a more elementary and less risky of a path, or by following another individual that has chosen to take a stand. People become leaders by taking stands for causes and by setting examples. And those individuals who chose to take a stand and set an example often shall come to a metaphorical fork in the road—on one hand, you have the simpler, usually more pragmatic, option to go to and may get a better opportunity, but likely at a great price….and on the other hand, you get the alternative option of going down the other pathway, often the pathway which tends often to be more focused on a goal which may be focused more so on an ideal rather than a realistic goal. And typically, it is the harder path.

The Union of Southeast Asian Nations does not have a states-person that is truly worthy of the denotation “Talleyrand”, as the Union is but a growing power in the international community. But what is true however, is that Southeast Asia prides itself on diplomacy over force. What it cannot do however, and what no reasonable and sane individual can do for that matter, is unconditionally accept terms that are designed to oppress a group of peoples in order for another entity to ascend.

The High Command claims that the Corporation itself “and its military are quite capable of engaging other nations in diplomatic talks” and, to paraphrase, that it is “ hold a peace conference with (Mr. Neo) to finalize the hand over of power to the Kraven military forces, the conflict and un-wanted bloodshed can be avoided, if Mr. Neo so desires it.” The Southeast Asian Federal-Parliamentarian Government, in the executive branch and the legislative branch, are not convinced by this.

By referring to the word “military”, the High Command has essentially contributed more cement to the spot where the footing of the position of the Southeast Asian Federal-Parliamentarian Government: the institution which are the delegates and voices of the peoples of Southeast Asia remains firm in its stance. By using the word “military”, the High Command has all but admitted their armed forces have not turned around to the area from whence they came, it goes to show that it does not care whether or not the Union ceases to exist as a political institution via diplomatic maneuvering or via brute force…..never mind the concept of peace.

This is indeed not the first time that the Kraven Corporation has came out directly and to the point about the usage of force—verbal or actual physical force—in order to fulfill its own insatiable interests and warmongering, be it in a legitimate manner or in a completely unethical method as currently demonstrated. Southeast Asia itself however is not without a dirtied pair of white gloves, for it has had its fair share of wrongdoing itself like all, as ultimately it is but the creation of humankind and flawed. However, at least the Union has the integrity and decency for trying to make amends and doing so in an honorable and legitimate manner.

The Kraven Corporation in this scenario does not and for much of the Corporation’s time with the Union, has supported illegitimate and criminal institutions that are but hostile to the Union’s interest and that of the art of being human itself. The clear example here is that the past is essentially echoing to us at the present with the Federation of Joint Conglomerates, which killed a diplomatic mission and several Southeast Asians when a human rights investigation team was shot down by the Federation’s private weapons systems.

The criminals who were behind this are elusive and their whereabouts are unknown, but it is believed that the Kraven Corporation who militarily backed them has information on their whereabouts. However, at this moment in time, Southeast Asia is not interested in seeking out the cronies of the Kraven Corporation which are the Board of Directors of the Federation of Joint Conglomerates, as the Corporation’s threat has become an even greater priority to that of the Union’s national security. Rest assured, the search shall continue, but for now beating the Kraven Corporation is our primary objective. If the Union cannot find the Board of Directors, at least beating back the forces of the Kraven Corporation shall have to suffice.

But alas, the Union’s people, while not possessing incompetent armed forces, cannot do it alone.

It needs help.

Hence why I wish to say I am glad to say, that in spite of the fact that Southeast Asia’s states-persons may not be worthy of the word “Talleyrand”, we have one true advantage: true support of true friends from the international community. Southeast Asia’s name itself has spread far and wide about its diplomatic role in the world, and we have even received positive impressions from nations we have heard of before but never interacted with like the Dominion of Karmanyaka and vigilant statesmen like President Ramzan Urmev of the Republic of Groznyj, to name a few. The Kraven Corporation does have its own cards and backers, but they are not true supporters of honor and integrity—they only support the Corporation out of self-serving profit and thinking that their business relationship shall last….they are all but self-deluding. The former lands of Concremo were one such infamous a colleague of the High Command and they were incorporated into the Corporation’s infrastructure during the time when the Corporation was based in the now irradiated wasteland of Slovania. Others choose to support the Corporation out of sheer fear of their might and not out of agreement in ideology, which is not exactly any better than the preceding reason as to why there are entities that chose to toss their hats into the ring in favor of the High Command.

But alas, the people of Southeast Asia know better than that. And as do the peoples of the nations that are supporting the Union of Southeast Asian Nations in its armed conflict against the Kraven Corporation.

However, alas, as mentioned earlier, though we are united as a majority of a people against the Kraven Corporation’s blunt threats of aggressive and violent action, we cannot do it alone. We must cooperate with other in order to neutralize the armed forces of the Kraven Corporation and the armed forces of the supporting entities of the Kraven Corporation.

Contrary to what one may think I may be implying, this is not an admission that Southeast Asia is going to pull a “Poland”, if ladies and gentlemen, you could accept some slang. This is to say that Southeast Asia is most gracious for help and accepting, but in order to truly succeed, we must present a united front, a unified command, against the belligerent parties who seek to crush the Union’s ideology and values as to further its own absolutist beliefs and to oppress the majority at the expense of the vast community.

Should Southeast Asia do that, we shall definitely become stronger than before and further undermine the Kraven Corporation’s role in international affairs as an irritancy and a troublemaker in the geopolitical matrix of the world, if not its supporters.

And I am most confident that you all are open to this idea of a unified command, my fellow Southeast Asians and members of humankind in general. Should the people accept this idea of a unified command, we shall only get a more likely chance of thwarting the Corporation’s desire of dissolving the democratic institution that is the Southeast Asian Federal-Parliamentarian Government and the Union as a geopolitical entity.

Thank you all, my fellow Southeast Asians and members of humankind. And my thanks to the international community members who are supporting the Union as well. Those who see fit to offer assistance to the crisis involving that of the Corporation and the Union on the side of Southeast Asia, are indeed acting in humankind’s best interests.

Southeast Asia shall not forget their assistance and shall repay them.

I wish us all well in this crisis, and for humankind in general. For one last time, I thank you individuals and peoples around the planet for supporting Southeast Asia. It is commendable and a sign of the good side of humankind. Thank you all, and goodbye.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Now, back to Changi International Airport. Scenes of excitement could have been heard and the light was indeed delivered. Those who were in their homes and watching television were definitely impressed by that of the speech delivered, as usual, the shaded powered sports glasses of Neo’s, his political trademark that virtually distinguished him. And add to that, was the fact that he was a fairly decent orator.

Admirable one could say.

The four individuals that were huddling around the laptop—the computer technician and Mr. Lim and Mrs. Lim and the couple’s daughter—were happy, their spirits raised in an upbeat message yet again by the Prime Minister of the Union of Southeast Asian Nations.

But then, the Lim family felt yet another anxiety rising in their own chests. Would they be able to get out of the Union and make it to Hamptonshire Proper? Along with their family automobile? While the family loved their nation, they did not have the desire of facing the Kraven Corporation’s minions through the barrel of a firearm. The export permit had been fully filled in for their own Mercedes saloon car, but there needed to be a confirmation.

Mr. Lim had decided to get up from watching the computer laptop to going to check the counter for confirmation on a flight seat bunch for his family.

“Excuse me dear,” he politely interrupted his wife, “but I shall have to go and see the counter to check our flight seat status.”

“No problem.” She warmly responded.

“Thanks for allowing us to view your computer screen about the news.” Mr. Lim turned to the computer technician for not minding them seeing what was it about.

“You’re too kind,” he smiled in return, “I take it that you’re awaiting a flight confirmation as many others are….with your family?”

“Yes indeed. You getting out of here as well?”

“Fortunately, I don’t have as much a problem as you do,” the computer technician responded, “I have company backup in the Indian Islands of the United Kingdom like private healthcare insurance, amongst others, so I’ll be fine. You don’t need to worry about me, in case you do.”

Lim found this slightly strange, but he shrugged it off mentally in his head. “Well, good luck anyway. See you later!”

“You too, farewell.”

It was a moment of anxiety yet again for the family man as he advanced up to the booth for a confirmation on a row of seats for his family and his car. That was essentially now their crown jewel, the Mercedes automobile. They couldn’t take too much valubles with them, and he was hoping that the car could go.

At last, he arrived at the booth. “Mr. Lim Hong Ang? Hello again.” was the greeting that came from the woman at the booth, an airline staff member of Southeast Asia Capital Airlines, she was doing what she could to help the people who wished out get out.

“I take it that you seek confirmation on a flight and a row of seats for evacuation to Hamptonshire for yourself and your wife (Mrs. Lim Ngoc Bich) and your daughter, Angelina Lim Ngoc Bich?”

“Yes.” Mr. Lim responded, indicating a tad hint of an increase in anxiety in his voice.

“Very well then.” She responded. “I’ve been able to find you a flight for evacuation out of here to Hamptonshire: Omni AirWays (OAW) Flight 1997, you’ll get a center role seat for your entire family. Is this acceptable to you?”

Yes. the entrepreneur thought to himself. He and his family would be able to get into Hamptonshire, and he indicated his delight by giving a fairly wide grin.

“However, Mr. Lim, the automobile export confirmation issue has to be dealt with later. But from what I know, there is a fair chance the Federal Government should authorize its delivery to the nation in spite of the fact that here in the capital, we drive on the right-hand side not the left-hand side like the former United States.”

He slightly grimaced. “Well, I guess I have to wish myself and my family luck!” he said in a pseudo-dryly humorous tone.

“On the behalf of my company, I have a question?”

“Yes?”

“Was I of fair service?”

“Indeed you were. Now, I must be off. Good day to you.”

“Farewell.” She smiled as the man walked off to deliver the good news to the family, who, as they made their way for the flight, carried nothing more than their clothing and their wallets and their portable large suitcases for flight. But before they did that, they found out that the computer technician would indeed make his way out to a safe haven: Oceanian Airways had room for him and he would be off for Port Blair in the lands of a liberal democratic empire.

But did all Southeast Asians receive perfectly wonderful endings? Well, not all of them did. But that is for another moment in time to tell. Let’s watch the events unfold themselves out, shall we? After all, there is so much to detail in one year, and so many characters and figures in a nation, it is practically impossible to detail it all.

The tale of the Southeast Asian Prime Minister and his cabinet is but of oh so many perspectives. Such with the case with the Lim family, albeit slightly more obvious as they were more so commoners than the PM and his cabinet himself. As with the computer technician they met at the airport. But human, and one of the many. One of the many indeed.

Wind ripples through the Sacred City; tiny waves lap at the great harbors lining the shore, the border between city and endless ocean. Cheering thousands wave and yell in celebration, while in the distance gleams the obsidian pyramid of the Imperial Palace, as well as the mighty skyscrapers of the Financial District. Korronis throbs with life today, joyous crowds lining its broad streets in defiance of the blasted sky above; decades of industrial progress had taken its toll on the Imperial capital long ago, and sunny days were rare. In the spacious harbors of the City of the Gods, the seas are crowded with floating fortresses of steel, bristling with guns and missiles, the dark banners of the Imperium waving from their uttermost heights, displaying the five-armed cross of glorious battle.

The Imperial fleets are going to war.

The god-king surveys his vast armament with a cold eye, insanity dancing (as always) in his gaze. Beside him stand the Imperator, the Head of the Kregaian Imperial Navy, and other members of the Inner Court. Men wielding incredible power, whose whim may mean death to any of billions. And yet this assembly of lords lives in fear and awe of the man at their center, the man whose divinity is as unquestioned in their minds as his madness, whose hands were already wet with blood when he first sat upon the Iron Throne. Sacred Emperor Lucifer of Domain Halcyon.

Two of his most able servants, High Lord Ishamael Sadow and High Admiral Ludo Anor stand upon the bridge of the mightiest vessel in Imperial history, a war machine that some boast is the world's most powerful ship: the Apophis, first of its class, dwarfing the previous Imperator class of super-dreadnaughts. Thousands of VLS cells, hundreds of missile launchers, not to mention the massive main guns...this was a machine worthy to serve the gods, worthy to be their broadsword on the seas.

As in Czardas, not so long ago, Anor commands the fleet; Ishamael is in overall charge of the operation, in consultation with the Sacred Emperor and the High Command, and in direct command of all ground and non-carrier-based air forces. These two are able men, famous men and powerful; blessed personally by Sacred Emperor Lucifer for the task ahead. Their armies are vast; well over two thousand warships, many more thousands of aircraft, millions of ground personnel, thousands of tanks...quite the task force, and best of all, not a soul among the Imperial citizenry knows where in the gods' earth it is going. Of course, they applaud its launch anyway, for wherever it is going, they believe victory is inevitable. Maybe they are right. It doesn't matter what they think; those without power are only tools for those who do have it.

There is a ceremony, of course. Heralds announce the glory of the gods, and the Sacred Emperor; the High Admiral and the High Lord. Priests invoke the Destroyer and the Dragon, the two gods of war. The Sacred Emperor makes a speech, without actually saying anything of import. Classic manipulation, and a traditional skill of Kregaian orators: make the mob think you've said a lot, when in reality you've dumped the equivalent of a truckload of bullshit into their heads.

But none of that matters.

The only thing that matters here is power, and it exists in two forms: one, in the Sacred Emperor and the most elite of his servants, clustered near him as if to absorb his divinity. The second is obvious: that power exists inside the missile launchers and guns and armor of the armada and army that sails from Korronis into the open sea, seeking a place that only the highest of Imperial officers are aware of.

What is done in secret has great power.

OOC: Kahanistan, this one's for you. Although saying that does ruin all that nice suspense...:)

Kahanistan Navy

Fleet Admiral Hassan Abdul-Rauf Mohammed stood proudly at the bridge of his flagship super dreadnaught, RKS Gotterdammerung. An ensign walked up to him with a printout from one of the huge Praetonian built warship's computers.

"Admiral. A reading from IntelSat 26. The Kregaian Navy seems to be mobilizing. A large fleet is building up near Kregaia."

"That's thousands of kilometers away. It would be days before they arrived," said the Admiral. "And we have no idea whose side they'll be on. They have as many reasons to attack Kraven as they do to attack us."

"Admiral, this Lucifer guy is insane. Bonkers. Fubar. He's not... rational. He might even deploy... nukes."

"If he does, we will be ready for him," said the Admiral calmly. The fleet was stocked with RIM-116 missiles as a dual-use AA and CIWS missile. They also had 30mm guns on most of the fleet as last-resort CIWS. Each ship had NBC suits aboard it in the weapons lockers, along with standard small arms and rocket launchers. They were not about to fall to a saturation strike so easily as they had before.

"Be on the alert, but do not engage the Kregaians unless they engage us," said the fleet commander to the Kahanistanian and Vuhifellian warships in the area of operations.

“How many is this, Reginald?” An older man whose refinement evinced itself through the crisply displayed ribbons hanging off his chest, his wisps of white hair atop his head around above his mouth perfectly arranged and displayed, turned to a younger man beside him whose brown hair had not yet faded to grey and whose legs had not yet failed to the point of requiring a cane.

“At least five I reckon,” the younger man responded pausing as his words disintegrated, subsumed and deafened by the massive roar of a massive engine, slung under the wing of a massive aeroplane. The two stood motionless and quiet as the fuselage of a massive aircraft, in the livery of Oceanian Airways, descended rapidly towards the runway of Liberation, a short piece of concrete that the airline always clamored to be extended. “And I reckon there shall be many more,” the younger man continued. And as the rubber screamed and the engines were thrown into reverse, the two gazed back out towards the sea, to the east, where the sun was still rising.

Far from the doldrums of the tropics, a stiff breeze blew across the island of New Britain, rustling the branches and leaves of the breadfruit trees of the Citadel, where their pale greens fluttered against the red bricks for the personal enjoyment of a solitary man sitting beside himself on a small steel bench, painted a dark verdant green. He let his hands slide from the steel of the bench until finding the titanium upon his face, pulling off the meticulously crafted lenses the world blurred and the only distinction he could make was that there were, at least he thought he could see, two colours.

Among the rustling and chirping of the birds, a distinct set of heels clapping against the cobblestones reverberated in the tranquility of the private gardens. The man upon the bench replaced the glasses upon his face before turning his head, smiling when his brown eyes fell upon a bald man rushing across the walking path, a half-frown hidden as he noted the pile of papers tucked unceremoniously under the man’s arm.

“We really need to pave this over,” the bald man exclaimed, “these stones are dangerous—I nearly tripped.”

“Well, for the sake of your finely tailored suit, perhaps we can look into the issue,” the sitting man responded evenly. “However that could require an exploratory committee to investigate the merits of your arguments, a legislative committee to write an official proposal to chance the cobblestones to smooth concrete, then a subcommittee to vote upon the proposal to send it to the Commons for a full vote—and that does not include the votes in my chamber, the Lords.” The man then allowed himself a wry smile while he motioned for his friend to join him on the bench.

“Have I ever mentioned how I detest politics?”

“Why do you think I am a Prime Minister—I hire staff to take care of such problems for me.”

The two men laughed quietly, but before they had finished the pile of papers had already been neatly compiled and handed to the first man, whose glasses now corrected the image of the text in order so his brain could properly identify the words, the sentences, the paragraphs, and the documents.

“As you can see, Liberation is now reporting at least ten flights a day; Avinapolis reports about six; and the Home Islands are reporting even more. The estimates from Singapore alone are 2.5 million individuals, approximately ten percent of the urban population. If one expands this to the broader population as a whole, that is nearly 200 million individuals, all refugees, all looking for either a temporary or a permanent new home.” The bald man placed another document before his friend.

“And as this document says, we still have a few million nationals living or working in country. They too are evacuating according to the emergency plans in place at the Foreign Office and the local embassy and consulates. Reportedly, the flights to Oceanian destinations are at or near capacity—as are flights to the United Realms and Pacitalia. And time is ticking. Something needs to be done before we start losing people.”

Once more, the spectacled man removed the wire frames from his face but this time to close his eyes and let the absence of light envelop his senses. His callused fingertips found his temples and he rubbed them lightly. “And let me guess that half the Government wants us diving in with guns blazing and the other half wants us to keep away at all costs?”

“In broad strokes, an appropriate summation,” the bald man responded. “I have spoken with Emily, who has been keeping an eye on foreign developments—apparently the United Realms will be involving themselves in this dreadful affair—“

“And that went over well in the Royal Senate?”

The bald man laughed, “No, sir, they are just as divided as we seem to be—but they narrowly voted for a resolution calling for the deployment of naval assets. Timiocato is an unknown factor as of yet: Serodini pledged support, but now with Chiovitti at the helm there still remains the possibility they would eschew conflict.”

The Prime Minister nodded, “except that push comes to shove, should Singapore fall a large market is effectively closed not just to us, but also the United Realms and Timiocato. To let them fall is unsound business. And so they may very well do so kicking and screaming and dragging their heels, but, in the end, Timiocato will rally to Singapore’s side.”

As the last words of his sentence rolled off his tongue, a heavy silence followed only to be punctuated by birds and branches and the bustle of a capital behind the bricks. The two men looked everywhere and nowhere, purposely avoiding those things staring straight at them. Seconds piled up into minutes and still no words had been spoken before finally, the Prime Minister cleared his throat.

“And where does that leave us, Number Three?”

“On the sidelines.”

With eyes once more closed, the Prime Minister shook his head. “Well I suppose we would not be allies if we let the United Realms sail in by themselves. More importantly, we still have nationals to evacuate, do we not?”

“Correct.”

“Contact the Admiralty, inform them I wish to arrange an amphibious transport and some escorts to sail at the earliest possible convenience to Singapore. They will be under strict orders to not engage unless engaged and to focus their duties upon the evacuation of Oceanian nationals.”

“Right away, anything else? Shall I speak to them about preparing an expeditionary force?”

“No, not yet, not yet. Speak to Maxwell in Timiocato, have him relay a message to the Hamptonian ambassador for Mr. Hayek. Given current domestic concerns and situations, the dispatch of an expeditionary force of His Majesty is patently out of the question. However, I am prepared to discuss the possibility of sending a small group of warships to escort the Hamptonians—but only if she should specifically request our assistance. And make sure His Excellency takes heed of that last part. If we are ever to sell the idea of sending warships to Singapore it can only be under the aegis of assisting the United Realms.”

“Very good.” The Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff picked himself up and gathered the papers he had brought once more under his arms.

“And one more thing, Howard,” the Prime Minister added, “inform Singapore of the evacuation ships—but not a word about assisting the Hamptonians. Should Neo prattle on about Oceania he will only do his cause harm.”

The Chief of Staff laughed, “I understand, Prime Minister. And just to remind you, you are to have your weekly meeting with His Majesty this evening, not tomorrow morning. Shall I have the office begin to draft some preliminary documents for His perusal?”

“Very well.”

His heels once more clapping upon stone, the bald Chief of Staff headed back towards the offices and residences of the Prime Minister, who turned to reflect once more on the bowing branches of the breadfruit. He let his hand find his chin and his eyes gazed out, beyond. He gazed beyond the brick walls, beyond to the fields of Heraclea.

"Roger that, shutting down all offensive EWS comps. Missile defenses will remain online." an ensign called over the radio.

Captain Walter Timmons of the VFS Clarence E. Walsh was the leader of the expedition. Highly experienced, a graduate of the Comberth Naval Academy. He had seen the worst of war, the best of war endings.

"All hands, maximum combat readiness. Offensive EWS locked. Defensive EWS hot. Offensive IWS locked. Defensive IWS locked."

From the bridge of the ship, he could see everything he needed to see using advanced plasma-touch screens. Bullet proof and blast resistant glass protected the bridge from the occasional small arms fire. Both ships could handle themselves against anything electronic: missiles, mines, torpedoes...It was the bullets and bombs that were its biggest threat.

"This is the Toki, here. I just recieved an activity spike on the electronics scanner."

"Dismiss it, we just punctured our number four starboard engine shutting down the systems."

"Status?"

"We're still the flagship of the VIC envoy. Lower speed by two knots to accodate the loss in engine power"

"Roger that."

That was the way professional Vuhifellian soldiers handled themselves; some of the most sensitive individuals would turn into soul-less machines when deployed. Only a handful of these exceptionally trained men and women were alive, one of them was Mr. Timmons of the Walsh.

"Gotterdammerung, if these guys are hostile, we need authorization to unlock our offensive weapons systems. If not, the Toki will de-activate until we return to Combat Status. Over."

"Vuhifellian flagship, this is Fleet Admiral Hassan Abdul-Rauf Mohammed, commander of the Kahanistanian fleet. We're entering a warzone, I strongly recommend unlocking offensive systems, I assure you ours are unlocked."

The Kahanistanian command vessel moved to the front of the fleet, with the other SD, RKS Leviathan, still in the middle of the fleet, awaiting the confrontation with the Kraven fleet.

The supply ships and landing ships surrounded the RKS Leviathan to be protected by it and the surrounding cruisers. The Emmanuel Goldstein-class heavy battleships were near the front, still mixed in with many of the cruisers. The fleet looked quite formidable and ready for war.

"Dear Tyth. Toki, this is the Walsh, upgrade status to Combat Alert Alpha! Unlock all systems!"

"Roger. Putting ship on combat alert alpha!" over the radio, Timmons heard 'get everyone to their battlestations!' and 'sonar jamming online'. Before getting on his own ships' intercom.

"This is Captain Timmons. The Walsh is now on combat alert alpha, all sailors to their battlestations. Weapons systems are to be unlocked immediately!"

"Yes sir!" was yelled through several channels in the intercom. The bridge's lights intensified to turn a bright, deep blue. The windows of the bridge were then tinted silver by an electric charge sent through a paste coasting the windows. The whir of supercomputers could be heard in the next room, and the touch screens' interface turned from white to red, replacing normal commands such as "Engine Charger" and "Contact" to commands such as "Communications Block" and "Countermeasures".

The starboard window displayed a giant holographic image of the Vuhifellian flag, the port window, the Navy flag, and in the center was the ship emblem. "VFS Clarence E. Walsh - Turpis Curator", a silver hand pushing waves away from wooden ships just below the words.

"Steady at 13 knots, all ships. Quiet engines. Ultrasonar activated at all times!"

The Kraven Corporation was now in a full state of war, the city was alive with citizens rushing to work, getting ready for that big push to assist the Corporations forces, working their hardest for the greater glory of the Corporation and its soldiers, making sure that every bullet was expertly constructed so that every enemy of The Corporation would die at the hands of a GPMG or a KC44...

Every person knew their part was a big part to play, the propaganda campaign of Kraven had made sure that every citizen knew exactly what was at stake here, new posters were put up everyday by Kreigsmarines stating that the Socialist enemies of Kraven and the Capitalist governments of the world would one day succeed if the weapons quota even fell below three quarters, that this paradise that the Corporation had given each and every citizen would be destroyed by free morals and poisonous liberty…

Each citizen worked hard day by day, never leaving their workstation as hundreds and thousands of bullets and shells passed on conveyers as large metal presses came thundering down shaping the steel into weapons of destruction, the noise was deafening as each and every factory within every city of Kraven thundered into production, the air was alive with the sounds of machinery…

While at the same time, loud speakers poured more propaganda into the air, screaming words of uplifting vigour towards the people, telling them what to think, what they should know, telling them that there would be no surrender..

“Citizens of Kraven, never let up your fight for survival, The Corporation depends on your skills to keep our Glorious soldiers fighting over see, Never Let Up! Never Give In!… The Corporation has given you this paradise, these homes, this food, everything you need to survive day by day… all we ask is that you give us your all in the fight for Absolute Unification!” The Voice cut out, only to start again a few moments later with another message of Propaganda…

Kreigsmarines hurried to set up fortifications, the beaches now resembled immense fortresses that stretched out far and wide, massive tank traps littered the beaches preventing tanks from getting ashore while ones further out to sea would cut open the hulls of transport vessels and sink them before they even reached the shore, Gun positions had been littered about the place, gun nests positioned in rocky out crops, while others were securely placed in the confines of a heavily fortified bunker, made of Kraven’s Titrete a concrete/titanium mix that was designed to withstand all but the most heinous of bombardments…

Massive naval cannons looked out to sea, with a careful concentration that gave them a majestic feeling to their all encompassing devestation, while lower down smaller guns lined the defensive wall that surrounded the perimeter of the Kraven mainland…

28” naval guns were mounted into great bunkers that had been built into the wall, while mobile and immobile Artillery pieces in the form of Basilisk Earthshaker cannons protruded from openings in bunkers and from behind concealed camouflage bunkers…

More and more machine gun nests, some were manned and some were automated gun turrets protected key points, but at the same time, trench systems covered the beaches, protected by barbed wire and sandbags, were Kreigsmarines and some Capitol Police stood watch, waiting for the inevitable counter attack that Kraven was sure to arrive, now that all the Main Capitol Police forces were on route to South East Asia…

The Main Kraven Battlefleet, designated Battlefleet Obscura Symphonia, was now making its way towards south East Asia, the powerful Subjugator class Super Dreadnaughts and their smaller cousins the Annihilator Class Super Dreadnaughts were leading the fleet, each vessel was a drab military grey and each vessel flew a massive flag bearing the Twin hammers of Kraven and its campaign of Absolute Unification…

The Ocean was churned into a thick white froth as each vessels purely powerful engines ploughed their way through the waves, leaving nothing in their wake but a distinct trail of white bubbles and a long streak within the water…

Father was watching with interest, watching as his Glorious Capitol Police surged towards the enemy, the campaign of Absolute Unification had been restarted and soon the whole world would know what it was to be like under the Iron Fist of Kraven and the black Jackboot of Capitol Police domination..

Father turned to Helghan… his computer generated face focusing in on the Head of the Secret Police…

“You will Command the invasion of South East Asia yourself, Reichmarshal Helghan, it will be your duty to see the invasion successful, and it will be your responsibility should you fail, bear in mind Helghan what debt you owe the Corporation…” Father smiled at the end of the sentence, as though he had Helghan by the balls so to speak.. Something that visibly made the cybernetic Helghan uncomfortable…

“Yes… Father… I am fully aware of the Debt I owe to you and your scientists, I will not fail in my endeavours…” His voice was cold and mechanical, his voice box long destroyed by the corrosive acids of the vat and his fall into them…

“Good… then I can assume Victory over South East Asia already…” Father lifted a pixilated eyebrow…

“Victory will be inevitable, but it is too early to assume Victory…” Helghan held his head low before Father…

“Then ensure that you are successful…” Father Spoke, before thinking outloud… “Mr Neo…” He spoke… “How brash and foolish of you to think that your people will rally to your cause, as soon as my Glorious Capitol Police enter your country, your soldiers and your people will flee into the hills with their tails between their legs, I expect South East Asian resistance to be futile and minimal… his people are nothing… if it were not for their genetic stocks, I would have them erased from this earth…..” His voice began to reach a fever pitch….

“They do NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO EXIST IN MY GLORIOUS UTOPIA!… THE END OF THE SOUTH EAST ASIAN PEOPLE IS INEVITABLE…. MY DESTINY CANNOT BE DENIED!!!” Fathers screen went blank as he proceeded to prepare a certain speech…

Father made a speech in return to Mr Neo and the rest of the world that had its eyes all focused on South East Asia and the Kraven Battlefleet that made its way towards said nation…

The Supreme Overlord State of The Kraven Corporation



It has been made apparent now, by the lack of care by Mr Neo, that he has no feelings for his people, he would rather sacrifice the citizens of South East Asia in un-necessary blood shed than to have his people brought into the cradle of Kraven Rule, brought into a new light, a new order and a new future, his people have been sacrificed for the selfish ideals of their so called… ‘Democratic Government’ but rather have been shoe horned into fighting an enemy far greater than their worst nightmares could conceive…

Did Mr Neo even bother to ask his Citizens if they wanted to fight, or did he just feed his own desire and his own selfish goals, he is a coward, hiding behind the meat screen that is his citizens, when I offered him an opportunity to save his peoples lives, to remove the bloodshed and the violence and make the transaction quick and painless, he chose the violent and bloody path…

Then So Be It Mr Neo, the blood of your people shall forever stain your hands, and forever shall your soul be tainted by the black stamp of the Kraven twin Hammers…

Our battle fleet moves into position, preparing to lay waste to your nation and bring your people under our rule of Absolute Unification via a blood and violent means, The sound of jackboots thundering throughout your cities shall remain in the minds of every citizen in South East Asia and every single soul, be it man, woman, the young or the old will feel the might of the Kraven Military and will forever blame you, Mr Neo as the sole reason for this blood and violent affair…

Batten down your hatches Mr Neo, as a storm is coming from the North Lands, like barbarians of old, we shall rampage throughout your lands turning the once lush and pleasant lands into nothing more than a desolate waste lands, your buildings will forever fly the Twin Hammer Flag… Mark my words Mr Neo… your sycophantic ways will be over and these will be your last days on this mortal realm…

They say the eyes are the window into the soul… Abandon all hope… The Capitol Police are coming Mr Neo…

The Kraven High Command….

Pudite Prefecture One Administration Compound One, Office of Emperor Pudu XLII
The Emperor relaxed, reclining in his large, stuffed leather office chair, his fingers playing with the edges of the thin manila folder resting upon his otherwise empty desk...

The room was small, barely fifteen feet across in both directions, and every inch was stark white. Bleached into the color of conformity, blending perfectly with the white carpet here, the pair of white chairs before the oaken desk, and the white telescreen resting on the wall opposite the Emperor. The only spot of color, save for the deep brown of the polished desk, was a single, tall green potted plant in the far left corner, next to the flattened television.

The Emperor was not alone in this room, accompanying him was his regular council, there sat his foreign affairs officer for this compound, one of the three-thousand Mr. Whites, dressed as his name and surroundings would suggest. Sitting next to him was the foreign personnel officer, another duplicate of a type, known as Mr. Grey. He too was dressed in the content of his name. The final member of this small gathering was off a quite unexpected appearance. Here stood, in full military regalia, the Iron Chancellor of nineteenth and early twentieth century Germany.

All were summoned here to discuss a matter that has been a rather important issue throughout the offices of the Senate and the Foreign Interaction Offices of the Whites and the Greys. Here they were to discuss the threat posed to the Dominion by this resurgence of the Kraven armies...

The Emperor began, "We've spoken of this before, and it is certain that this return of Kraven aggression poses to us a threat?"

There was a unanimous nodding of heads, and the Emperor continued, "So we agree, then, that something must be done to prevent their Unification interrupting our own?"

Here, there was less agreement. The first to react was Mr. White, who nodded again. Beside him, his compatriot, Mr. Grey, spoke up; "What can be done, surely you do not intend to fight them?"

At this, the Dominion's Otto von Bismarck spoke, "Entirely. We cannot now spare the materials required. War is not now an option."

At this Grey turned to the Senate Chancellor, "This is not what I am saying, I propose we fight alongside Kraven. Gather their trust, as well as valuable intelligence."

The Emperor nodded towards his foreign personnel officer, "This is, of course, a logical course of action,"

Now, however, Mr. White interrupted, "What purpose could it serve at all! The only thing we would accomplish there is to allow them the same opportunities to gather specifications of us, as well as moving to aid their continued campaign! A campaign you, sir, propose that we are to oppose!" Directing his last statement at his Emperor.

Turning sharply to his advisor, the Emperor replied, "White! Do you question our path? We must gather intelligence, as well as their trust, to divert or throw aside any attacks they may initiate."

At this Bismarck spoke, "Emperor," he nodded to his Emperor, "As well as valued officers," he nodded again, "It is my belief that to win any sort of war, a war we all agree must occur, we must not fight alone."

Mr. White, as well as the Emperor, began to speak. Realizing this, White silenced, and the Emperor began again, "NC-0000001334, I find much in recent cycles to suggest that you doubt our ability to fight the Kraven machine..."

Bismarck, standing stubbornly, replied, "Sir, you agree that we require intelligence gathering to fight a war, and also believe that it would be beneficial to initiate the war ourselves, to assure preparedness." He paused for a moment, then continued, "What if we could do all this, but still maintain our legality, and force them to initiate the war?"

Mr. White spoke now, his tone remaining even, "I am inclined to agree with my comrade here, at least. Intelligence could be gathered by deploying only the Illata Gravo, while keeping our own Sanctus Schola away from the fighting. Beyond the war, when we've prepared ourselves, we allow their own aggression, carefully cultivated, to initiate the conflict..."

Mr. Grey, as well as Bismarck, nodded to this proposal, and so the Emperor spoke, "So it is agreed then, White, I will rely on you. I require the Illata Gravo Third Army Group mobilized, as well as our Home Fleet. Inform Grand Admiral Kadova, a guard for them exceeding anything seen before on our waters...

"The first step is of the utmost importance..."


Throughout the Dominion the orders of this newest war were relayed, the soldiers raised, and the ships manned. In dozens of the Dominion's port compounds the garrisoned ships set out, bound for their designated fleet's gathering points. Ships moved by the hundreds up and down the Pudite coastline, all moving towards one point, in the end.

Standing in his portside officer's tower in the naval compound PC-1143, Grand Admiral Kadova of the Imperial Pudite Navy stood silently, watching as his fleet amassed before him. Gathered already was his own prestigious Home Fleet, resting motionless off shore, their bleached white hulls shining like tiny stars upon the calm ocean. And greatest among these monoliths, the greatest among them was Kadova's own flagship, a grand battleship of the Imperial Navy, and the only of its kind. It was known as the Emperor Pudu XLII, and it was one of the Hood-class battleships. It dwarfed even the largest ships beside it, ships easily a thousand meters long seemed as children...

On the wall behind Kadova, in an office identical to that of the Emperor himself was a telescreen hanging midway on the ivory wall. On it was a depiction of his Emperor, who spoke, "Kadova, the greatest task this Dominion has is entrusted to you. You will not fail, you will destroy these foreigners you will..."

The message had been on a loop for the last fifteen minutes, at least. Kadova only tolerated it because it was long enough not to bore him...

Below Kadova, standing in his tower fifty feet above them, there were hundreds of thousands of workers. These were citizens of the Farmer caste, all a behemoth in his own right, standing easily eight feet tall, wearing only a simple working uniform of the color of their caste, that is, brown. Moving as ants, silently and efficiently, each man bearing great loads to ships bound for larger ships, bound for some far-off shores. These people knew not, all they knew was that their glorious paradise was spreading, and that they were doing their part.

Millions of tons of supplies; nutrient supplements, ammunition, armor plates, vehicle tires, and parachutes. Every one was loaded by the thousand, the million, or the billion. For six twelve hours they had worked, moving constantly, never resting and never complaining. Soon they would be replaced by another formation, another hundred thousand, and the work would continue. Six-hour shifts and constant work, the Dominion would be ready.

And they were. In under a day the supplies for the two-million soldiers of the third army group of Illata Gravo, a formation now placed beneath the command of the Grand Admiral for his upcoming campaign...

Before the next twenty-four hours were up the fleet would depart, four-hundred transport craft escorted by the contents of the Grand Admiral's old Home fleet, as well as those of more than a dozen separate formations of the Pudite navy. There were five general purpose battle groups, half a dozen carrier formations, twice as many light battle groups, as well as four further amphibious fleets and as many submarine battle fleets...

This was, definitively and assuredly, the single largest concentration of Pudite force ever assembled outside the borders of their own country...

This war would be the turning point in the Pudite expansion doctrine, their objectives clouded in politics and their enemies uncertain to those in command. All that was required on the ground, however, was to win a war. Simple, efficient.

The war had begun...

Trying to keep pace with the Kraven Fleet was a Mafia fleet, sailing much smaller ships, with a similar flag to show alliance with the Kraven Fleet, were prepared to land with the Kraven Armada.

http://imagesocket.com/images/allied_kraven_corporation6d0.PNG

Within the holds lay the 2nd Slave Army, and a sudden surge of medics.

Several of the commanders were shocked, medics were usually a rarity, and the new 1:25 soldier - medic ratio was new to the commanders. Those were new slaves from another nation, who had agreed to sell their lives to fight. Many were from a hospital for slaves when they were sold to the Mafia, so with the addition of gauze, bandages, and rubbing alcohol to their bags, and a nice neat red cross, they were medics.

Nearly 80,000 slaves were to land, on rickety World War II holdovers, with new aluminum armor. Each one wore a Kreigsmarine Uniform, but had the 'Allied' Flag on them instead of the normal Kraven double hammers.

As they got close, Brown-Brown, or a 1:1 mixture of Cocaine and Gunpowder were handed out along with propaganda declaring their cause just, and for those who lived, they were to be free from servitude.

They were nearly insane, and completely ready to fight. They had begun chanting 'Victory for Kraven', which the commanders found terribly amusing.

They rattled their AR-550s, and a few were waving them, as they collectively felt the rush of cocaine in their bodies. The screaming was audible and made the Allied Fleet and the Kraven fleet seem more ominous as the sound came over the horizon.

Secure Transmission to Kraven Fleet

We've found a way to ferry a nearly infinite supply of Slave Soldiers and equipment. Just find us some level dirt, and we can have Clandonian Corporation ship us soldiers. We can perpetually reinforce our forces.

[END]

OOC: I will probably loot dead SEA soldiers, along with dead Capitol Police.

I plan to loot heavily. Everything that isn't strapped down. Including people that Kraven doesn't grab him first.

Battle group Jutland Four.

The INV Izistan (Hood class) and accompanying battle group smashed their way through the waves with contemptuous ease. Bellerophon class battleships fanned out in her wake, fourteen of them with four of the Argus carrier conversions among them. Forty shiny new Polaris FAVN's and some older Spraylash class cruisers brought up the rear, with the mired logistical ships required of a deployment following them. That, and INA Terror, a UCAV carrier Zeppelin.

This was the largest Izistani deployment overseas in years, and Admiral Thomas Ritter was proud to be leading it. Why, he even got to use the Izistan, and that gave him more hope then he'd usually have in this situation. The combined intelligence of the Aerospace Force was also present on his bridge, from the latest radar data on the movement of hostile vessels from the networked clusters of “golf ball”satellites to the new suborbital reconnaissance drones that he could launch on a whim. Heck, he even had “pop up” communication satellites resting in some of the strategic tubes of the Polaris's, them and those Khan's that Command was so excited about. Ritter grinned to himself among the bustle of the command bridge, as he was sure it would be quite the encounter.

1st Izistani Expeditionary Force.

The massive ZMI built Skyliner's did their job perfectly, ferrying thousands of vital personnel and tonnes of equipment by air. But the massive bulk of equipment and personnel went by sea. Hundreds of heavy cargo carriers, fast troop transports, and their escorts steamed towards Southeast Asia under the watchful eye of Izistani Aerospace cover, and a heavy ASW screen composed of submarines, frigates, and destroyers. Even some Zeppelin's had been detailed to provide cover.

These ships carried the latest in Izistani hardware, from the T2A1 Goliath HBT to the Ox IFV. Additionally, not one, but two Crimson King class Juggernaut's were being hauled by the heavy LST Titan. Regardless, it would be a baptism of fire for the new equipment and the Army, the first real shooting war they'd been in since the days of the Gerfaanlichian war.

Urmev looked down over a multitude of papers and photos with his head in his hand. Infront of him stood two of the most powerful military figures in the country. Army Cheif General Halle Farley and Cheif Admiral Mogammed Uslanbeck. Urmev picked up another intelligence report and read a few lines of it; ...fall of Yeltsmin Territory to Kraven inevitable without reinforcements... he dropped it and picked up another one; ...Yeltsmin is by no means ready to absorb an attack by land sea or air... Urmev hated it. He was a man who beleived in peace and diplomacy, talking your way out of problems instead of making other young men die for them. But now there was no choice. The thought of 7.5 million citizens of Groznyj sold into slavery make him sick. He finally put down the papers and looked up at the two men standing before him.

"I guess there isn't any peaceful way out of this. I hereby approve your plan to reinforce Yeltsmin."

"Yessir" came the reply from the two men and they walked out of the room. Urmev waited until they shut the door and he put his head in his hands. "Fuck" he whispered.

The very next day in Yeltsmin people were waking up to a whole new world. The Mayor/Governor had declared marshal law and a curfew had been imposed. Everywhere you went along the polished and clean city streets there was a military patrol, and the city had begun advertising joining the military.

The city of Issiliml, the industrial heart of Grzonyj, was a bustle of activity. The sky over the city was painted with stripes of black smoke as the city got itself into gear.

In the port city of Kanti the first shipments of supplies and food that had been packed just before dawn were already on their way. Transports were readied for the influx of army and marine troops to be transported. 18 miles to the north the first transport jets had taken off from Kanti AFB, carrying supplies and equipement.

The jist of the plan was to turn Yeltsmin into a fortress. The island lay directly between SouthEast Asia and Kraven controlled land and thus would be a very significant peice of geography. Groznyj would put everything she had into the island and isles of Yeltsmin. The most prominent settlemnt, a preplanned and constructed city of 7.5 million would be the center of the war effort. The city was built to accommodate 9 million inhabitants so the military would have no housing problems.

The entire (fighting) navy of Groznyj totalled just 376 surface combatants and 95 submarines. Although the force paled in comparison to the other more naval oriented nations in Arterus, Groznyj at least had the industry to make up for this initial lack.
----------------------

From Ramzan Urmev
To President Neo

Dear President,

I am aware of your current situation and I would like to extend my full alliance to you and those in support of you. As of this moment my nation has a territory between you and Kraven. The dual island is several hundred square miles size and home to seven and a half million of my people. I have only moments ago ordered the full reinforcement of the city of Yeltsmin which is situated (ironically) on the south eastern portion of the islands. In short time my navy will arrive on the island as well as a large portion of my nation's airforce and ground forces. If you accept our two nations' alliance with eachother I will open this island up as a base of operations for the coalition at the time when we will hopefully launch a counterattack against Kraven.

Also if you could I'd like to know which other nations are allied with you so that I may communicate with their leaders. Know that the full might of Groznyj is with you. This a deeply personal affair for us.

Signed, Ramzan Urmev

Declaration of Dzamiin
http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/the_macabees.jpg

The Empire offers its unconditional support for the defense of the sovereign nation of Southeast Asia. It condones any attempts to disrupt peace within this country and lends its unlimited industrial services to any nation that has the honor of defending Southeast Asia. The Golden Throne is now finalizing (OOC: I'm assuming that this war takes place during the later years of the War of Golden Succession, or after) its war of sovereignty against the Havenic hordes and her allies. Our armies have conquered vast swaths of territory to guarantee the integrity of the Empire and the safety of our people. Our fleets stand unmatched and our armies unperturbed. We are the sole superpower of the region of Greater Dienstad, and we will not stand for injustices committed towards our allies. Our industry has already been geared towards the production of material for vast exports to foreign powers and for the needs of our own armed forces. Our annual production rates far eclipse those of any country that is now a dedicated player in this war.

Knowing this, Kriegzimmer, although free to make its own decisions, has decided that it will no longer export to nations belligerent to Southeast Asia. This includes, above all, the Griffencrest Corporation which has had its armor design supplied by this armaments conglomerate. We would like to know how far you will march when you don't have the equipment to march with! Allied states will receive the equipment they need at the rate they require. Kriegzimmer and her daughter companies will do what they need to do to supply allied states with enough equipment to replace entire army groups, if necessary! Let us remind you the sheer size of our factories (OOC: At least one is the size of France, alone).

Although our vast armies are still arrayed against the Havenic people and her allies, what we can spare is ready to deploy on a whim should Southeast Asia allow. Our fleets, matured with years of total war, are ready to strike at the hearts of the enemy and transport the necessary men to bring this new war to an end. We will not hesitate to back the existing government in Southeast Asia, and we will not hesitate to bring the war to the Kraven mainland - a nation we once respected and even armed. We warn 'Father' that should Southeast Asia allow we will dethrone him and do what no other invader has been able to do insofar - tame Kraven. Unlike your previous foes, we have the ability to do so and we have no fear in respect to redeploying our armies to your borders. Our martial might have brought down massive armies in the past four years, and they will do so again if necessary.

For those allied to Kraven, we warn you to disengage while you can.

Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum

[signed]Fedor I, Fuermak General Staff

[Reserved for great justice/post tomorrow]

OOC: This'll probably be my last post here, cause I'm sure the "main" war thread will be up soon. But just to make the final movements of the pieces...

IC:

The fleet lumbered through the waters of the open sea, hundreds of nautical miles off the Southeast Asian coast. Way, way out of their coastal territory; Lucifer had made it clear that Southeast Asian sovereignty was to be respected if at all possible. The fleet, from swarming picket ships and clouds of aircraft to the massive, armored leviathans that were the Apophis-class superdreadnaughts, slowed and ground to a halt, though never ceasing (rather, intensifying) their communications traffic and alert status, waiting for any allies of Southeast Asia to display the stupidity so common among infidels and provoke the Kregaian armada.

Aboard the bridge of Apophis, High Admiral Anor stood beside the captain of the mighty ship, Captain Valens, with High Lord Ishamael present by video-conference. The vast tactical display blazed in the background, zoomed out to show the Kahanistani and Vuhifellian fleets.

Anor nodded, and Captain Valens flipped a switch, opening another channel, set up hours earlier and secure. This would transmit his words to the Kahanistani and Vuhifellian ships; not only did the Kregaians have no idea which specific ship was the flagship, but when every captain and bridge crew, at least, could hear the message, it put a lot more pressure on the enemy admiral to say something inspiring, and threats were a lot more effective that way.

"Attention. This is Captain Valens, shipmaster of the Kregaian Imperial Navy vessel Apophis. As you may have noticed, we are some distance away from you, having only recently arrived in this theater. We have no quarrel with Southeast Asia or her other allies; neither have we with Kraven and theirs. You lucky gentlemen have been targeted, and as a consequence, here we are with a fleet rather larger than anything close by, not to mention better equipped and motivated.

"Infidels never surrender when they should, but by order of the Sacred Emperor, we are prepared to offer you terms of conduct before war breaks out between the Imperium and your nations. Should you refuse...if I may quote Metallica, "Fuck 'em all and fuckin' no regrets." Crude, granted, but accurate and to the point. Respond within sixty seconds, ready to hear our terms, or we open fire and a state of war will exist. If you need any more encouragement, take forty seconds or so and count our ships. Of course, your fleets belong to two separate nations; you must, therefore, contact us separately. This is non-negotiable; the coin has been thrown, so to speak, and all you have to do is call it in the air. War or peace. Confer with your governments, even, but don't take too long. Surrender, or annihilation in sixty-one seconds."

Valens muted the volume; if the infidels replied, a red light by the console would tell him. He didn't mean to let the enemy hear the conversation on the bridge of the Kregaian flagship. Valens turned to High Admiral Anor and inquired, "Further orders, sir?"

The hero of Czardas pondered the question, then nodded slightly. "Put the fleet on full alert. I want all air defenses up, yesterday. Scramble the rest of the aircraft, and make final checks on all weaponry and communications. Intensify the anti-submarine searches. I want us to finish whatever preparations are left before they reply."

The fleet, in accordance with the High Admiral's orders, reoriented itself to present its weapons to the enemy fleets, ready for the fighting to begin.

OOC: Sorry, end was pretty rushed...

[Tag/Reservation for Post]

ooc: throwing this in here so I'll be set for the Kraven battles (basic map of Yeltsmin will be psoted in ooc thread tomorrow

It was a clear day 78 degrees and low humidity. If one hadn't known better they'd think they were in paradise. It was paradise. The government had sent engineers and skilled laborors to Yeltsmin to built the perfect city. Wide avenues lined with palm trees and fountains, a mass transit system who's efficiency was the envy of every city in Groznyj, and room to compensate for at least 15 years of normal growth. It was the oppinion of many that the beauty of Yeltsmin and the desireability of living their was greater than that of Farbanti, the capital and jewel of Groznyj. All that was soon to change...

The sun shown brightly forcing onlookers to sheild their eyes as they watched the last evac-designated jetliner take off from the airport. In a few short days 110,000 citizens left the city for the safety of the mainland. It wasn't that the people had no means to leave, military transports were making round trips bringing troops and supplies in and civilians out, but most were too stuborn to. (The majority of those that left were children) They wanted to stay and defend the first expansion of Groznian territory. For the people who stayed they were staying to defend what was once a dream then a reality. Everyone was sure that in a decades time Yeltsmin would become a full-fledged province. In effect almost every able bodied man and woman had enlisted in the city guard.

But however resolute the people were; ideals have no use against bullets and rockets. In reality the island was horribly outgunned and ill-defended. Due to mismanagement and lack of priority the planned coastal defenses that should have been in place years ago weren't in existence. The airport had to be converted into an airbase to help ease the strain on the existing airbase, but the two together still werent enough to accomodate the large amount of supply planes flying in and out. The city's militia had been tasked with defending against assaults from the natives on the island, they had no experience whatesoever with surviving a bombardment and staving off an amphibious assault. In fact the military wasn't sure what it would do against the onslaught of Kraven forces. With an navy of little over 400 ships a head on defense or attack was suicide and there weren't enough ships to maintain an effective perimeter. Ironically the GRN (Groznian Republic Navy) would have to rely on the allies it had come to aid to help it defend Yeltsmin. Indeed a storm was coming and everybody on the island knew it.

Now wave after wave of fighter and bomber aircraft were landing every day at Yeltsmin International and Faetta AFB. In a few days time the entire Groznian Navy would arrive to refuel and arm at the naval yards after wards dissapearing back into sea to fulfill whatever plan the command had for them. Meanwhile plans had been made for the mass evacuation of the civilian and if necessary military populous if the city were to be overrun. One thing was certain to every Groznian soul on the island: The whole of the dual-island territory would soon be a warzone

[Official Government Declaration]
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y10/68157Silver/flagv1-2.png
The Armed Capitalist Republic of The Silver Sky

The Armed Capitalist Republic has voted unaimously today to throw it's unconditional support for the defence of The United Sovereign Nations of Southeast Asia, and use our own resources to see the end of Kraven's and and her allies' 'infestation' of the world, and to lend our support to any nation standing up for the honor and sovereignty of Southeast Asia. Our nation's military is at it's highest point in years, after holding of the hordes of Generia in Aralonia and throwing them back into the sea our army, air force and navy are at their peak, with four 'Kraken'-Class Seige Dreadnoughts comissioned and many excellent weapon systems have been developed and purchased. While not as powerful as The Golden Throne we are still a force to be reckoned with by Kraven and her allies.

Our armies are all experienced from heavy fighting in Aralonia, and after being home for two years are all refreshed and ready to be deployed at a moment's notice should Southeast Asia require it. We are already mobilizing the 1st and 2nd Expeditionary Armadas, over 2,368 combat ships along with over 2,847,000 men and 534,000 vehicles to Southeast Asia. We will work with Southeast Asia and their allies to help dethrone 'Father' and bring him and his allies to justice.

Pro Imperium! Pro Licentia! Pro Vir!

[Signed]
President Kara Maddox
The Republican Senate

SIC Message


Encryption: High
To: Kraven Corporation
Re: Military Operations

Our glorious leader, Emperor Nero, believes our current war with Icovir and Wanderjar is near its successful conclusion. Once that matter is resolved, our Emperor desires to join you in your battles of conquest.

Due to our recent war, our military enjoyed a massive influx of both money and weaponry. Our soldiers are battle tested, and their will is strong. They hunger for victory and the spoils of war.

Should you find our assistance desirable, we will provide all the troops we can spare. All we require is logistical support in moving our troops overseas and the right to plunder whatever we conquer.

With respect,
Chie Lo
Servant of the Emperor

The Undershi fleet sailed in close to the Kravenite fleet, before their commander, Admiral Jakk Vladmiro, hailed the Kravenite fleet. His statement was simple:
"The Undershi Empire recognizes that, in this world that is becoming increasingly infested with democracies and Liberalism, autocratic states such as the Undershi Empire must stick close to their allies and potential allies... amoung them the Kravenites. Your Capitol Police show your dedication to the Post Human ideal - for that reason, our legions will fight alongside you. To show our good faith, we make this offer: our 122nd IIS Storm Trooper division as the first men onto the beach. Sure, they will take cassualties... but we accept that, and consider it a fair exchange for the trust such an act might engender. We await your reply."

OOC: Since my presence was requested.



IC:

Briefing Room, adjoining Office of Khan Jeramiah Kabrinsky

The new Khan looked up at his advisors, trying to gauge their opinions on the matter. Unfortunately, all were more than capable of hiding their true feelings behind carefully crafted facial expressions. It was this game more than any other that Jeramiah despised. Why, even in the privacy and security of this room, did they still have to try and hide everything? Only one individual was different, his face discreetly encouraging Jeramiah to accept the proposal. But even then, it was clear that he was trying to influence the young Khan, and was certainly hiding something.
Of course, being the nephew of the great Khan Erica Kabrinsky, and raised in her household with the death of his own parents in a previous conflict, he was fully expected to follow his aunt's footsteps and once again bring the nation out of isolation and back to the world stage. Indeed, that was what he himself desired, but there were still doubts. The situation in Southeast Asia was certainly a golden opportunity to rejoin the international community. So, why was he hesitating?
His mind still wandering, something (though he could not say what), brought his attention back to the man who was trying to prod him. He remembered that this was one of the few people his aunt trusted without reservation, and she had probably confided in him frequently. If this person was held in such regard by Khan Kabrinsky during her term, surely he could trust him as well. His mind made up, Jeramiah finally outlined Clan Smoke Jaguar's course of action.


SIC:
Attn: All southeast Asian commands, all Rapid Deployment Forces
Order Of: Khan Jeramiah Kabrinsky
Re: Imminent Invasion of Southeast Asia

You are hereby instructed to prepare for potential hostilities against The Kraven
Corporation and its allies. All available naval and air forces are to deploy the
area at the earliest possibile juncture, while rapid deployment units are to
prepare for departure and remain on standby until called. All forces are reminded
that this is merely a preparation for hostilities, and neither the Kraven Corporation
nor its allies are to be fired upon without specific release, unless in immediate
self defense.

SIC to SEA:
To: Yao Yang Nelson Neo, Southeast Asia
From: Khan Jeramiah Kabrinsky, Clan Smoke Jaguar
Subject: Hostile actions of The Kraven Corporation and its allies

While I must regrettably say that Clan Smoke Jaguar shall not participate directly at this juncture, you and your nation have our support in all matters short of direct intervention. This will include aid shipments as necessary, and the possible acceptance of refugees fleeing from the conflict. Moreover, in the area of military goods, the stance that Clan Smoke Jaguar shall take will be one of “business as usual.” We will not divert or withhold any shipments, and will welcome additional purchases, with the only differences being the possibility of greater credit extensions.
However, in regards to this policy, we will, as per our standards, consider any attack by The Kraven Corporation or its allies upon any Smoke Jaguar vessels, military or civilian, as a direct act of war against The Free Land of Clan Smoke Jaguar itself, and any such attack shall result in an immediate response up to and including direct intervention in this conflict, and even strikes upon the home territory of the offending nation. But only should such an eventuality occur.
On the other hand, it has come to my attention that a large shipment carrying samples of several advanced units, including F-44A interceptors, F-42 stealth fighters, B-11, B-16, & B-8 bombers, Dire Wolf II heavy tanks, Thundercat series main battle tanks, Viper medium tanks, and MH-108 helicopters, along with an assortment of missile systems, is already en-route to your nation. This shipment, having recently left our waters, should arrive shortly, and I would like to take this opportunity to remind you that the advisors and demonstration staff associated with those units, while military-trained, are civilian representatives of Clan Smoke Jaguar Military Industries, and not active members of the military. Therefore, any actions they take cannot reflect the position of the Smoke Jaguar government, and as private citizens, it is possible that they may be enticed to offer additional services to your nation. They are also, naturally, free to defend themselves if threatened.
We in Clan Smoke Jaguar are fully confident that your nation can withstand the forces arrayed against it, and it is my sincerest hope that this situation can be resolved with a minimum loss of life among the Southeast Asian people, civilian and military alike.


Sincerely
[signature]
Khan Jeramiah Kabrinsky

A heavy rain fell on the Undershi soldiers as they loaded themselves onto the transports. Rain struck the Chobham armour of Viper IFVs, and made a dull noise, like static in the background. Soldier in IIS black waited for their turn to board, their rain coats pulled tightly around their bodies. They shivered, sad excuses for super-men, as the rain soaked through their high collared starched uniforms.
A few of them wore full power armour, rather than the uncomfortable dress uniforms that most of them shivered in - those were the sergeants and the officers, the survivors from the original 122nd IIS Storm Trooper division and its heroic doomed charge against the Soviet lines...
The new men were veterans, one and all. They had faced the guns before, in one or another of the little wars that marked Undershi expansion... but they were still all but in awe of the survivors, those brave heroes who had bought time for the Blackhelm army to rally and attack...
Drake MBTs began to roll onto the transports, as norm workers, sweating and shirtless, loaded crates of weapons, supplies and power armour onto the transports, True Undershi overseers watching with ready whips in case they dared to slack off in their service to the state that owned them.
Soon the fleet would be prepared, soon they would set off for Southeastasia... soon they would prove themselves the equals of those martyrs of the Undershi cause who had died when the last 122nd IIS Storm Trooper division had made its stand amidst the wreckage of their tanks and those of their enemy, using the dead for cover... soon another overly proud nation of norms would be taught its proper place. The Kravenites were almost Undershi in their distain for normal, unaltered, unimproved, humans. That made them worthwhile allies - such people the Undershis could understand, could deal with.
A norm worker, sweating and panting, barely human as he labored under the lash, was to these waiting True Undershis a sign that all was right in the world - they would have found any other state of affairs odd to say the least

The Karmanyakan ambassador to Southeast Asia was sitting in an anteroom in the government headquarters in Singapore, waiting to see whoever the Southeast Asian government had allocated for this meeting.

Ambassador Jasper da Costa had a rather unique mission - he was presenting a friendly nation with military aid. Karmanyaka hadn't done that before. Except when there was some hidden agenda to take over the weaker nation. And that was over a hundred years ago.

Ambassador da Costa had a list with things that Karmanyaka was sending to Southeast Asia. There were manned field hospitals, building materials and eqiupment, fuel, weapons and ammunition, two aircraft carriers, six destroyers, fourteen frigates, seven submarines, a large amount of maintenance and support ships and lots of smaller boats and launches. There were also tanks and attack helicopters and mobile missile launch pads and lots and lots of other dangerous things painted in shades of green and khaki. There were also a lot of soldiers, hundreds of thousands of them and a lot of non-fighting personnel.

Karmanyaka was temporarily handing it all over to the people of Southeast Asia. For their protection. No nation should have to stand alone against the forces of destruction. Now that the world was teeming with the cold faceless soldiers of heartless dictators, myriads of them. Crazy neo-fascists. The lists of enemy battlegroups and weapons sounded like the lyrics of a Rammstein album.

Jasper da Costa yawned, he had been up all night preparing to go back home to Karmanyaka. The entire delegation had to leave because of the Kraven invasion. Already Karmanyakan war ships were gathering off the coast to take over where diplomacy had done what it could.

[OOC: Urgh, late, but better late than never!

The main war thread (the Southeast Asian theater) is right over here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=504373) folks. Please do not post in it until the player behind The Kraven Corporation gets the first post up, and also until I am the next person that posts in that thread. Not anyone else.

Karmanyaka, let's move our little diplomatic chats to somewhere else.

Guys, if you want to watch a little bit of action prior to my invasion but slightly after the mobilization events, check out The First To Fall To The Jackboot [Prelude to the SEA Invasion, ATTN Groznyj] (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=508868). It's a closed battle between Kraven Corporate forces and Groznyjian forces.

Consider this thread closed and over. If you wish to join but have not had the chance to post in this thread, ask on the OOC thread. Later, folks....got my mock GCSEs to work on as such. Till then, folks! Hopefully I'll try and get a post up for my other IC threads and as such.]