NationStates Jolt Archive

OCC: This thread will cover, if your all ok with posting in here, what our various nations will seize by force, intrigue or other means of the formal lands that were controlled by DP. If, you want to create your own thread for what you going to take (claim), your welcome to do so. However, right off the bat to let you all know. My claims will be very small. I will be claiming No major countries and that I will be deciding on a country by country basis if I should so to say, come to the rescue of that country. Even though DP is gone, I still consider his lands as protected by the EATO alliance. It would take some time for the ties that had developed during our alliance to fade away. So, let the free for all begin or a imposed order of claims. However, you guys (Sharina and Neuvo Rica) want to play this it should be interesting. Let it begin.

IC: Not long after the collapse of the Empire, with the borders sealed and the Republican forces in South America mobilized. A plan, a simple plan was put into operation. Given the title of “Operation: Resort”. The main effort would be conducted in the Caribbean Sea, close to the shore of Venezuela.

From its bases in Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago, Republican forces were being readied to be sent into Guyana and towards the Windward Islands (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windward_Islands). A group of Islands that were part of the Lesser Antilles. The Islands that made up the Windward’s were Martinique, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados and Grenada. With it’s official claimed placed on the Windward Islands and Guyana, the forces were dispatched. Though, the Leeward Islands were also a tempting target as of right now, only the Windward and Guyana were being targeted. Guyana to help ease congestion on the border with Venezuela and the Windwards for their location north of Venezuela and Trinidad. Their control by Republican forces would give advance word of an incoming attack from the north.

Also, unknown to anyone at the time. The various governments of the Republic were out for some new vacation home locations. The Windward Islands offered such great opportunities.

With it’s claims announced to the world, the Republic could sit back and watch the world tear it self apart over the greed of land. The Republic would be able to have it’s cake and eat it too. It’s claims were small and its ambitions even smaller.

[ooc: is this ooc or ic or both? so I can put it in the reference thread...]

[ooc: is this ooc or ic or both? so I can put it in the reference thread...]

Both, well actually just IC. I just had a few things to say. Ok, a lot. BTW, it's not ready for the reference thread. I was going to place the link there after I created my new fact book. :D

Ok, it's time to get off. I've been on far to long.

Both, well actually just IC. I just had a few things to say. Ok, a lot. BTW, it's not ready for the reference thread. I was going to place the link there after I created my new fact book. :D

Ok, it's time to get off. I've been on far to long.

It's just going in there so people know that there is a thread discussing the IC division of DP's Empire... I actually don't care if it's done or not - in fact, it shouldn't be done, because people will use the reference thread to get here [or the ooc thread - whichever is convenient] and make this done and successful.

my last ooc comment for the moment - I will post something IC here but it's not going to be anything major...

ooc: Sharina wont like this one bit.

ooc: Sharina wont like this one bit.

Perhaps - perhaps not. Of course, I'd also like to have an OOC thread, and if things keep turning that way, I'll make an ooc thread for that purpose.

IC:


The Emirate, having finished home reforms to account for the integration of numerous new territories and new governments, wishes to offer its consolation and hope that the recent events in America will not lead to any strenuous consequences. We feel that all parties participating in these discussions and offering their own opinions will lead to an agreeable consensus on the fate of these territories, and furthermore, we note that no opinion ought to be neglected - lest the valued judgments of an equally viable alternative be ignored or rejected, we should suffer the consequences of such ignorance or rejection - and in fact, we should embrace all positions with the aim to consolidate these and organize a good and sound conclusion.

Herein, the Emirate expresses no direct wish to intervene in the affairs of the Americas, as we are not too concerned with the events here. Nonetheless, we pray that the solutions reached will ameliorate the condition of the people existing there - under the former reign of two states and of many unfortunate circumstances. Furthermore, we state our interest therein to resolve this in as peaceful and stable a manner as possibly conceived - if your people do request moderation, we would be glad to comply.

ooc: This post is lame, but it's only here to set the scene...
Paramaribo, Suriname...

Crowds had taken to the streets, in the anarchy that seemed to be engulfing Paramaribo and Cayenne a clear line was being drawn. Many groups were waving the Confederate flag, and in the up and coming interim government elections, politicians in both countries were airing support for the Confederate States of America. The voice of the crowds seemed to be fully in favour of the Confederacy, in the cities at least...

The Emirate, having finished home reforms to account for the integration of numerous new territories and new governments, wishes to offer its consolation and hope that the recent events in America will not lead to any strenuous consequences. We feel that all parties participating in these discussions and offering their own opinions will lead to an agreeable consensus on the fate of these territories, and furthermore, we note that no opinion ought to be neglected - lest the valued judgments of an equally viable alternative be ignored or rejected, we should suffer the consequences of such ignorance or rejection - and in fact, we should embrace all positions with the aim to consolidate these and organize a good and sound conclusion.

Herein, the Emirate expresses no direct wish to intervene in the affairs of the Americas, as we are not too concerned with the events here. Nonetheless, we pray that the solutions reached will ameliorate the condition of the people existing there - under the former reign of two states and of many unfortunate circumstances. Furthermore, we state our interest therein to resolve this in as peaceful and stable a manner as possibly conceived - if your people do request moderation, we would be glad to comply.

OCC: Just a simple follow up post, Sharina- I hope you see this. We can't have this RP without your input. And ALM, sorry to drag you into this- but I'm so requesting moderation.

IC: The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the Argentine Republic officially request moderation from the Emirate. The Emirate has shown to be a wise and friendly nation to all nations, including the formal Kingdom. The Emirate display in handing of the Sistan affair is proof enough of their capability to resolve differences and potential conflicts quickly and peacefully.

Only with a third party not in the America's can any hope of a conflict be avoided. For this moderation (meeting), we suggest the following topics be discussed. 1. Sphere's of Influence or Zones of control; 2. the opening up of trade and trade routes; 3. what is to be done about the mainland South American lands that were once part of the Brazilian Empire and 4. what is to be the fate of the overseas possessions of the Brazilian Empire.

We therefore, submit in writing the request that the Sphere of Influence for Venezuela cover the Windward Islands, Dominica and Guyana. The claim of the C.S.A. over Suriname we have no problem with at this time. However, the claim to French Guiana in our opinion should be handle over to the rightful owners, that of the French Government. Though we have sent troops into Guyana, we have so far held off in sending troops to the Windward Island or to Dominica. Our reason for sending troops into Guyana on such short notice was to ensure the safety of the border between the two countries. If, others wish us to wait to discuss the matter, we can have the soldiers hold in position to things are worked out. However, they can't be left waiting forever.

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OCC-what forces I'm sending into Guyana.

IC: The Delta Amacuro Jagers Infantry Regiment would move into Northern Guyana, the Bolivar Jagers Infantry Division and the Juan Crisóstomo Falcón Special Forces Battalion would move into Southern Guyana. Departing from Cumana Naval Base, the Tovar Marine Battalion would land in the Capital of Guyana, Georgetown.

The exact units assigned to the Windward Island phase were still being worked out.

To: CSA and members of the peacekeeping forces in the former Brazilian Empire
Fr: French Empire (United Citizen Federation)

We would like to put our word in about the French Guiana. We would like to send troops to the French Guiana to reclaim it for the French Empire.

OCC: Just a simple follow up post, Sharina- I hope you see this. We can't have this RP without your input. And ALM, sorry to drag you into this- but I'm so requesting moderation.

IC: The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the Argentine Republic officially request moderation from the Emirate. The Emirate has shown to be a wise and friendly nation to all nations, including the formal Kingdom. The Emirate display in handing of the Sistan affair is proof enough of their capability to resolve differences and potential conflicts quickly and peacefully.

Only with a third party not in the America's can any hope of a conflict be avoided. For this moderation (meeting), we suggest the following topics be discussed. 1. Sphere's of Influence or Zones of control; 2. the opening up of trade and trade routes; 3. what is to be done about the mainland South American lands that were once part of the Brazilian Empire and 4. what is to be the fate of the overseas possessions of the Brazilian Empire.

We therefore, submit in writing the request that the Sphere of Influence for Venezuela cover the Windward Islands, Dominica and Guyana. The claim of the C.S.A. over Suriname we have no problem with at this time. However, the claim to French Guiana in our opinion should be handle over to the rightful owners, that of the French Government. Though we have sent troops into Guyana, we have so far held off in sending troops to the Windward Island or to Dominica. Our reason for sending troops into Guyana on such short notice was to ensure the safety of the border between the two countries. If, others wish us to wait to discuss the matter, we can have the soldiers hold in position to things are worked out. However, they can't be left waiting forever.

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OCC-what forces I'm sending into Guyana.

IC: The Delta Amacuro Jagers Infantry Regiment would move into Northern Guyana, the Bolivar Jagers Infantry Division and the Juan Crisóstomo Falcón Special Forces Battalion would move into Southern Guyana. Departing from Cumana Naval Base, the Tovar Marine Battalion would land in the Capital of Guyana, Georgetown.

The exact units assigned to the Windward Island phase were still being worked out.

The Emirate will ascent to moderating any discussions over the fate of the American states. However, we must our interest in achieving the most balanced peaceful solution, and we must therefore acknowledge that our perspective is not the most sufficient or the most acknowledged available. Nonetheless, we will offer our help to resolving this discussion in the most peaceful manner possible.

At the present moment, in order to maintain the security of any discussion, we must strongly request that all unnecessary military actions cease and all preparations for future operations likewise desist. We cannot effectively engage in diplomacy if all the sides are preparing their forces for the "worst possible scenario" - making preparations according to the old Latin proverb will surely lead to a confrontation that neither the Emirate nor hopefully any of the involved parties wish to witness. Additionally, we must trust each other to accomplish the actions that are therein declared and hence confirmed to be the collective will of all states involved.

By unnecessary, we mean to say that any military action that seeks expand or to suppress additional territory not necessary to the maintenance of those current territories is unnecessary - and thus we hope that there is no confusion over this matter. And we say any current actions, to say that any actions that have already begun ought not to stop for the safety of those troops currently in harm's way, as it would be tactically unsound to cease military operations in hostile terrain, and hence we have an understanding of these things. If we can bring all parties to the table, the Emirate will accept these terms to bringing a peaceful resolution.

The nation of British Londinium hereby claims the Falkland Islands as its own. A Royal Navy attack group has been dispatched to the Islands.

The nation of British Londinium hereby claims the Falkland Islands as its own. A Royal Navy attack group has been dispatched to the Islands.

OCC: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=501457. The Falkland Islands are already claimed.

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SIC:

To the Emirate:
We regret to report that the beginning of military actions has commenced. Both The Sharina Technocracy and the Confederate States of America have started their military operations. To ignore their actions and wait would leave our position exposed. We have waited as long as we can, hopefully all sides will limit their territory ambitions as we have. My government will keep in touch and if Allah permits this division of territory won't turn into a major world war.

Sincerely, President Simón Bolívar of The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

IC: (In response to post #93 (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11945191&postcount=93) and post #94 (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11946138&postcount=94).

Though the units assembled for the operation into the Windward Islands had been ready 24 hours ago, it was hoped that all sides would seek out diplomacy first before, starting a war of conquest and territory ambition. This hope of the Republic was not to be. Through it's various intelligence networks, word had come that both the Sharina Navy and the Confederate Navy were on the move. This action could only mean one thing.

With the decision made, the orders were issued and the remaining units sent on their way.

1. The Antonio Guzmán Blanco Parachute Regiment would be airlifted to the Island Dominica and Martinique. Half the force would secure the island of Dominica with the other half securing Martinique.
2. Additional forces for securing these Island were not expected, but should they be needed the Aragua Infantry Regiment would be made available for combat operations.
3. The Alcántara Special Forces Battalion would be providing support to the operation in the Windward Islands.
4. The Marines of the Juan Pablo Rojas Paúl Battalion were assigned to seize and hold the Islands of St. Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The Angarita Marine Battalion would assigned the Islands of Grenada and Barbados.
5. If the Marines ran into trouble the Limbo Infantry Battalion based on the Island of Tobago was made available to support the Marines.

6. From the Sea, supporting the operation was the 1st and 2nd Caribbean Fleet along with the Sea-lift command.

7. From the Air, supporting the operation was the Trinidad & Tobago Defence Force, 13th Grupo Aéreo de Caza, 6th Grupo Aéreo de Transporte, 10th Grupo Aéreo de Operaciones Especiales and 9th Grupo Aéreo de Transporte and elements of the 11th Grupo Aéreo de Caza. In all around 150 aircraft of various types were assigned to "Operation Resort".

Bump- for reply to be seen.

SIC:

To the Emirate:
We regret to report that the beginning of military actions has commenced. Both The Sharina Technocracy and the Confederate States of America have started their military operations. To ignore their actions and wait would leave our position exposed. We have waited as long as we can, hopefully all sides will limit their territory ambitions as we have. My government will keep in touch and if Allah permits this division of territory won't turn into a major world war.

Sincerely, President Simón Bolívar of The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

IC:

We remind all involved parties that as long as military actions continue, there is no real possibility that we can mutually agree on the proper course of action, and if it is thus the wish of all involved parties to ignore the volitions of the other parties in the interest to pursue their own interests, then there is nothing that the Emirate can effectively do - we cannot threaten force, or otherwise foil the point of ceasing military actions. As such, the very actions of all involved parties are jeopardizing the potential to resolve this issue by diplomatic means - and the consequences of such ignorance are not likely to be seen as anything favorable to the lot either of men or of Allah.

All actions aimed at the expansion of current territorial controls must desist or otherwise completely void our full intention in avoiding a calamitous war in the first place. As far as we can perceive, these very actions that you continue are inevitably leading to the very object you hopefully desire to avoid. In any case, we pray Allah's wisdom to grant amnesty to these actions and pray that they may yet avoid the war that is looming more so than before.

To: Republic of United Nations
Fr: United Citizen Federation

We are going to be sending troops to the French Guiana so we bring them back into our fair Empire. We are going to send troops with a week to bring them under control of the French Empire and the United Citizen Federation. We are also looking to other nations to be come allies with the UCF.

To: CSA and members of the peacekeeping forces in the former Brazilian Empire
Fr: French Empire (United Citizen Federation)

We would like to put our word in about the French Guiana. We would like to send troops to the French Guiana to reclaim it for the French Empire.

To: Military Command
From: The Confederate States of America

We regret to inform you that we have a land claim on French Guiana, and that forces based in Suriname are preparing to enter the country however we are willing to negotiate the situation, in order to see to it that our non aggression pact remains unbroken.

IC #1:

Captain Alexis Nimitz, the great-grandson of Chester Nimitz stood proudly in the bustling bridge of an enormous Montana class battleship, the SNV California. Suddenly a radio message piped out from the communications area of the bridge, and was promptly routed to Alexis's earpiece.

"This is Landing Force D. We request fire coverage in Diego Beach on the western shores of Haiti, several kilometers east of your current position. The enemy is dug in considerably behind a lot of sandbags, foxholes, and barbed wire.

Heavy equipment will not arrive for two more hours, and we are pinned down. I repeat, we request fire coverage at the coordinates Grid-12-4N-2E!"

The message quickly died out, as the soldier on the other end apparently had his hands full.

Alexis Nimitz smiled as he thought to himself.

"These ex-Dweladelfinians will learn to fear the battleship. The age of battleships has not passed."

He shook his head softly to clear his mind before issuing his next batch of orders to his officers in the bridge. Shortly thereafter, the Montana's twelve 16-inch barrels swiveled slowly yet steady towards the distant coastline. The world seemed to grow still and paralyzed as time drew into an eternity as the barrels locked into position. Abruptly, the world seemed to explode from the inside out as a apocalyptic sound tore through the otherwise tranquil Caribbean landscape. Huge percussion waves spread out from the large metallic battleship as the vessel rocked from the sheer firepower it unleased upon the unsuspecting enemy on the shore.

Several seconds later, the coastline erupted into huge plumes of earth, rock, debris, and dozens of body parts. Then all seemed silent once again, until another volley broke loose several minutes later. A hour would pass before the enormous guns of the SNV California would fall silent for the remainder of the day.

Once the barrages cleared up, it seemed like a giant scooped up piles of earth and flung it willy-nilly across the landscape. Huge craters pockmarked the otherwise tropical paradise landscape seen in cruise liner vacation getaway booklets, with fires raging through what brush remains within the area. Not a insect, bird, or enemy soldier moved as they were shattered by the brutal onslaught of multi-ton shells. Luckily the Sharinan soldiers were at a safe distance away from ground zero.

Sharinan marines and infantry begin moving into Haiti, after passing through the now shattered fortifications.

The Age of Battleships has not passed, contrary to what many non-Sharinans may think.


(Reposted from the other thread)

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IC #2:

Sharina flatly rejects Military Command's claim on French Guyana. Sharina refuses to let any more Europeans claim land in the Americas, citing European neo-colonialism.

A similiar refusal is issued concerning the Republic of United Nations expansionism in the Caribbean.

In regards for Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Chile, and Peru, Sharina issues a statement that as long as these nations remain free of European neo-colonialism and the people are allowed to govern themselves for Americans only instead of bowing to non-Americans, then Sharina shall have no issues with these nations in question.

Sharina affirms its recongizance of the Braska faction within Brazil and shall sustain that recongizance for as long as Braska remains independent of Europeans and non-American powers and influence. It is hoped that the other nations of South America will choose the correct path, which is full independence and non-interference from non-American powers, reflecting the reasons for their independence over a century ago in the 1800's.

(OOC: A 21st century Monroe Doctrine, if you will)

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OOC: Will add more as stuff happens and I catch up on a few things.

The large support for the Philippines coming out of South America was misinterpreted, but not by much. There was a growing divide between the people and this was no more apparent then in the many cases involving local militias rounding up soldiers and detaining them until Iberian forces could arrive. This cause an outcry among not only a great majority of locals but from citizens in the Protectorate which caught wind of what was happening almost instantaneously. This put pressure on the President who couldn’t look weak during this small conflict yet she didn’t want a war…especially when public opinion was, although slowly, starting to dwindle. She imagined that if a war was started it would be fought in South America, something neither she nor the people wanted. With this in mind secret meetings were held between the two countries where an agreement was agreed upon. Both Nations would begin a withdrawal of forces; both maintaining about the same level of troops to ensure nobody had the strength to launch a surprise attack. From this, those countries would be self governed.

It was unsure how the people back home would take this news once it went public. To ensure they did not look weak, the North Pacific Fleet continued to the coast of South America. Along with the fact that it would aid in extracting forces, it would also become a vital base from which to start peacekeeping missions in Brazil if the Braska government needed it or to support the CSA. Hopefully this small conflict had avoided turning into a large war. It would depend now upon the Iberian Netherlands reaction as well as the events unfolding in Northern South America.

IC:

We remind all involved parties that as long as military actions continue, there is no real possibility that we can mutually agree on the proper course of action, and if it is thus the wish of all involved parties to ignore the volitions of the other parties in the interest to pursue their own interests, then there is nothing that the Emirate can effectively do - we cannot threaten force, or otherwise foil the point of ceasing military actions. As such, the very actions of all involved parties are jeopardizing the potential to resolve this issue by diplomatic means - and the consequences of such ignorance are not likely to be seen as anything favorable to the lot either of men or of Allah.

All actions aimed at the expansion of current territorial controls must desist or otherwise completely void our full intention in avoiding a calamitous war in the first place. As far as we can perceive, these very actions that you continue are inevitably leading to the very object you hopefully desire to avoid. In any case, we pray Allah's wisdom to grant amnesty to these actions and pray that they may yet avoid the war that is looming more so than before.

Super SIC:
As always the Emirate is wise in it's wisdom. Though The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela had hopes that all sides would seek out peaceful means, but it has been our experience that the possibility of all sides working together for the greater good of the Western Hemisphere is not going to happen. If, it wasn't for our alliances we know that long ago that the Empire of Sharina would have annexed our country and turn my people into slaves. The only diplomacy that sadly works here is the threat of force. The Emirate has shown to be a good friend of both Venezuela and of the Republic in general. If, you wish to threaten force- which in our experience is the only thing that works. My government would allow you to use bases in Venezuela. We are thankfully for any help the Emirate can offer in maintaining peace. Till then, I look forward to finally meeting you in personnel during the meeting we have planned whenever that may be. Allah willing, Peace will still be with us when the time comes to have the meeting.

Sincerely, President Simón Bolívar

To: Military Command
From: The Confederate States of America

We regret to inform you that we have a land claim on French Guiana, and that forces based in Suriname are preparing to enter the country however we are willing to negotiate the situation, in order to see to it that our non aggression pact remains unbroken.

SIC: Inside the Executive Bunker
As President Bolívar looked over the reports, he was thankful. Things could be a lot worse, so far all sides had not gone on a massive crusade for land. Bolívar, turning to the man in charge of the Operation Resort, "General, what's the latest news?" "Mr. President, well it seems the French Empire and The Confederate States of America are heading towards a stand off. The Confederate States of America has laid their claim to French Guiana along of course with their early claim of Suriname. Sharina has invaded Haiti and at the moment seems to be holding off on sending forces into more lands. My guess would be is that they lack enough troops and ships to seize all of the Caribbean at once, having focused so much of their defense funds on big gun ships."

"Speaking of ships, how goes the incorporation of the Windward Islands into the Republic?" (OCC: The republic in this case being the nation of Venezuela). "Mr. President, both the drop on the Island of Dominica and the Island of Martinique achieved complete tactical surprise. So, far no resistance has been encountered on either Island. If, current rates of advance continue control of both islands will be done within a day. As to the fleet of Marines, their ETA will be within 2-5 hours depending on their target."

"The advance into Guyana has been slow going due to the need to get around the Amazon Rainforest. Some key cities have been capture though including the Capital of Georgetown by the Tovar Marine Battalion. With the support of the Delta Amacuro Infantry Regiment it shouldn't be to long before the entire country is under our control.

So far, Sir the total amount of our boys killed stands at 166 with 249 personnel wounded though mostly with minor broken bones, scraps and other minor injuries due to the Geography. The number of enemy combatants killed is at 1,600."

"Very well General, report back to me when the other forces have landed. And give my best to the men and tell them to keep up the good work."

IC #2:

Sharina flatly rejects Military Command's claim on French Guyana. Sharina refuses to let any more Europeans claim land in the Americas, citing European neo-colonialism.

A similiar refusal is issued concerning the Republic of United Nations expansionism in the Caribbean.

In regards for Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Chile, and Peru, Sharina issues a statement that as long as these nations remain free of European neo-colonialism and the people are allowed to govern themselves for Americans only instead of bowing to non-Americans, then Sharina shall have no issues with these nations in question.

Sharina affirms its recongizance of the Braska faction within Brazil and shall sustain that recongizance for as long as Braska remains independent of Europeans and non-American powers and influence. It is hoped that the other nations of South America will choose the correct path, which is full independence and non-interference from non-American powers, reflecting the reasons for their independence over a century ago in the 1800's.

(OOC: A 21st century Monroe Doctrine, if you will)

SIC: Inside the Executive Bunker
"Sir, you wanted me to report back when the addtional forces started their invasion." "Indeed, I did what have you to report, General?" "Reports are just starting to come in, but after a hour land bombermant the Marines moved in and so far have encoutred no resistance. It would seem our ally never placed troops on these Islands to defend them. Something we are now just learning, sadly Sir. Our quick reaction though, Sir hadn't given the locals much time to form their own government or army. Some Locals were even encountered who were just now learning of the Collopse of the Brazilian Empire. Things remain about the same in Guyana though Sir."

"Once final thing Sir, The Sharina Empire issued a statement that it will not tolerate the Republic expanding into the Caribbean. Whether they mean us or the other members of the Republic or certain members are the Republic I can't be sure of, Sir." "Very well, General for now will ignore them for they pose no threat to us and if proven in the past their threats are weak. All Bark and no Bite as my Predesscar use to say." "I, Mr. President even though I think we should be more on guard." "Do what you must General to protect our new found holdings and those of our people, you have my full support"

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Announcement to the World
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela has successful sent forces into Dominica and the Windward Islands. So far no losses have been suffered by either side. The rightful incorporation of Guyana into the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela has gone for the most part peacefully. Soon Combat operations will be coming to an end and Peace would have been restored to South America. Except for the claims we have stated, our nation will seek to acquire no more land by any means. We support the freedom of choice for all nations of South America. We can not speak for the other members of the Republic, but the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela has no desire for war in South America and will do whatever it takes to maintain the Peace and avoid war.

As such, we have noticed a conflict of interest between the French Empire and The Confederate States of America over the territory of French Guiana. Might we suggest the Emirate be allowed to moderate the discussion on said territory.

Statement Issued by President Simón Bolívar

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OCC: Don't worry, I will devote an entire post to my forces invading, what they did and where they went and so on. I just decided to keep this one all political.

To: Military Command
From: The Confederate States of America

We regret to inform you that we have a land claim on French Guiana, and that forces based in Suriname are preparing to enter the country however we are willing to negotiate the situation, in order to see to it that our non aggression pact remains unbroken.

We are willing to sit down with your nation and talk this out. We will be willing to host the talks in Paris or where you would like to have the talks at. We are going to try to keep the peace between our two nations.

Haiti:

Several Marines quickly ran between an run-down alley in the city of Port-Au-Prince, wielding the latest rifles out of the Sharinan foundries. The OICW assault rifle combines advanced technology with deadly force and accuracy, and its awesome power was demostrated shortly after the squad of Marines exited the alley. The Marines ecountered a small group of Dweladelfinian soldiers and opened fire without hesistation, as they knew the Dweladelfinians would have no compunctions about killing the Sharinans.

The Marines quickly opened fire with the OICW rifles, which made short work of the haphazard fortifications the Dweladelfinians had put up, including sandbags, overturned cars, wooden tables, and piles of rubble. One Marine opened fire with a OICW rifle equipped with a grenade launcher, and several grenades arched over the shabby fortifications, and shattered the area with powerful explosions. Screams of dying and burning Dweladelfinians pierced the atmosphere, along with the scent of charred flesh, smoke, and burnt rubber. Secondary explosions tore through the area as the gas tanks of the overturned cars caught fire, effectively cleansing the area of Dweladelfinians.

The Marine squad returned to the alley for cover as the explosions continued for several more minutes, throwing a storm of shrapnel and debris everywhere amid continued screams of the dying. Shortly after the last explosion died down, the Marines darted out of the alley once again, and began moving down the street, keeping an eye out for any more Dweladelfinians.

One Marine spat at a dead Dweladelfinian soldier and uttered a short phrase.

"Fucking savages."

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Anguilla Islands, British Virgin Islands, Montserrat, Saint Kitts, and US Virgin Islands:

Sharinan heliocopter gunships quickly approached the undefended islands, and began depositing several regiments of Marines and engineers. The landings went unopposed, as the islands were of no strategic importance to Dweladelfinia or any other nation, save Sharina.

Sharina begins constructing several stuctures, including docks, heliocopter landing spots, several barracks, anti-aircraft batteries, RADAR installations, and other defensive structures over the next few weeks.

The locals were given generous amounts of food, money, and luxuries, along with promises of construction of civic improvements such as a school, hospital, sewer system, among others. The locals are also promised they will have full employment in comfortable jobs such as vacation resorts that are slated for construction, farming, fishing, wildlife conservation, and so forth.

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Puerto Rico:

A large mass of troop transports were headed towards a coastline off Puerto Rico, twenty kilometers west of San Juan. Heliocopter gunships escorted the troop transports, ensuring that the landing zone was safe from any heavy enemy activity. There was minimial activity in the area, however, and the landings went almost unopposed. Several thousand troops began unloading from the transports, and quickly set up fortifications, zones of control, and establishing a base of operations.

Engineers are called in to build more specialized structures to aid the defense of the landing zone as well as setting up broadcast systems to reach the Puerto Rican civilian populace. The goal was to seduce the Puerto Ricans with honest promises of improved living standards, excellent protection from any foreign powers, employment for all, sizable investments in Puerto Rica, civic improvements, and so forth.

However, small regiments of troops are formed up and begin moving out, equipped with OICW rifles to seek out any possible gurriellas and mercenary forces. Within a week of setting up camp, the first "Food, Luxury, and Love" wagons begin rolling out of the landing zone towards Puerto Rican cities to give the Puerto Ricans the food, luxuries, and support that is being promised in the broadcasts.

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Antigua and Barbuda (Leeward Islands):

Two Nimitz class carriers of the Sharinan Navy set up anchor off the Leeward Islands, along with its considerable escort of 2 Iowa battleships, 2 Montana battleships, several cruisers, and at least two dozen destroyers. Several submarines prowl the tropical Caribbean waters, seeking any enemy submarines and underwater threats.

Several landing craft make their way towards the Leeward Islands with several thousand troops, escorted by dozens of Apache heliocopter gunships. Resistance was quickly put down due to the overwhelming amount of firepower, manpower, and speed of the assault. Within two days of conquering the Leeward Islands, significant amounts of engineers are called upon to construct bases, barracks, airfields, docks, RADAR sites, and other military assets. The locals are also given similiar promises of improved living standards within Sharina as the locals of the Anguilla Islands are given.

The large scale operation of the Leeward Islands are directly in response to the Republic of United Nation's attacks upon the Lower Antilles Islands, and the Sharinan operation is to expand very shortly, with one mission.

Liberate the Lower Antilles and other Carribean islands from the Republic of United Nation's invasions and annexations.

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OOC:

Sharina is capable of pulling rapid advances in the Caribbean such as this, considering that it has significant bases in Cuba and Jamaica (two of the biggest Caribbean islands), and two full naval Task Forces stationed in the Carribean from the recent stand-off aganist Dweladelfina and Great Romeo. One Task Force has 6 Nimitz carriers, several battleships, and dozens of cruisers, destroyers, and support vessels (should be in military declarations thread).

Sharinan troops, naval assets, heliocopters, and so forth were already mobilized for the possible war with Dweladelfina and Great Romeo, and were ready to launch invasions at a moment's notice. In addition, I don't recall Dweladelfina manning these islands with heavy weapons and massive fortifications. The local populations are pretty small, within the ten-thousand range so that should pose no problem for the propganda and "Join Sharina!" efforts. Besides, with such small populations, it should be relatively easy for the troops to manage any possible terrorism, insurgency, etc. Its not like Iraq, with cities of 100,000+ people.

The only islands worthy of multiple RP posts in my opinion would be Haiti, Dominician Republic, Puerto Rico, and finally the Leeward Islands + Windward Islands (of course, its the confrontation after all).

OCC: Just a few clear ups (Sharina this response is directed towards you).

1. I'm not saying it wouldn't be impossible, but DP had a lot of troops and equipment based in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. From his fact book, which in my opinion is still valid until other players take over his nations, whoever that may be.

For his Air Force: 9th Fighter Wing- Haiti AFB

50 MiG-29K Fulcrum- [2 Magic R.550, 4 Mica, 4 Skyflash, 2 Brimstone]

Ok for his Navy, in Haiti he had placed 1 Kirov Class Battle cruiser, 2 Saar 5 Class corvettes, 1 Project 1143.7 Orel Ul'yanovsk class Aircraft Carrier, 2 Project 1155.1 Fregat Udaloy II Guided Missile Destroyers, 2 De Zeven Provincien Class (LCF) Air Defence and Command Frigates, 2 Cavour Aircraft Carrier and 2 LPD Rotterdam Class Landing Platform Dock

No Army, but he did have a lot of Marines. 3rd Marine Infantry Division- Haiti Marine Station

500,000 Infantry:

100,000 Squads

Squad: 2x Assault, 1x Support, 1x Scout, 1x Medic

200 LKW gl leicht Wolf Interim Fast Attack Vehicles (IFAV)
50 Flugabwehrkanonenpanzer Gepard
50 Flugabwehrkanonenpanzer Gepard
25 155 TRacté model F1
10 Lance-Roquettes Multiple (LRM)
10 ROLAND 2
100 Vextra APC

4th Marine Infantry Division- Haiti Marine Station (same layout as the 3rd)
1st Marine Armored Cavalry Division- Haiti Marine Station=300 Leclerc MBT
2nd Marine Armored Cavalry Division- Haiti Marine Station=300 Leclerc MBT

3rd Marine Expeditionary Unit

6 Super Puma Helicopters
170 Vextra APC
6 LCVP Mark 3
613 Marines

And finally this-EATO Troops

Total: 50,000
1st Brazilian EATO Infantry Division- Haiti Marine Station

500,000 Infantry:
100,000 Squads
Squad: 2x Assault, 1x Support, 1x Scout, 1x Medic
100 Véhicule Blindé Léger (VBL)
100 Vextra APC
100 M113A1 Armored Personnel Carrier
140 105 mm inch M-101/—102 Model 56 pack
77 120 mm
200 LKW gl leicht Wolf Interim Fast Attack Vehicles (IFAV)
25 L-60
145 ERYX
50 Flugabwehrkanonenpanzer Gepard
25 155 TRacté model F1
10 Lance-Roquettes Multiple (LRM)
10 ROLAND 2

1st Brazilian EATO Fighter Wing- Haiti AFB=25 Embraer AMX A-1A- [2 R.550 Magic, 2 ARMAT, 2 Mica]
2nd Brazilian EATO Fighter Wing- Haiti AFB=25 Embraer AMX A-1A- [2 R.550 Magic, 2 ARMAT, 2 Mica]
3rd Brazilian EATO Fighter Wing- Haiti AFB=25 Embraer AMX A-1A- [2 R.550 Magic, 2 ARMAT, 2 Mica]
4th Brazilian EATO Fighter Wing- Haiti AFB=25 Embraer AMX A-1A- [2 R.550 Magic, 2 ARMAT, 2 Mica]

Now, I would like to add that I never got around to telling him that 500,000 soldiers is way overkill for a division. So, looking at the EATO declaration I'm assuming he meant 50,000 maybe or one or the other is a slipup. Either way, you got your work cut out for you Sharina. All this is stated in his fact book if you don't believe me. So, while DP is gone his forces and equipment remain and so far I'd say their organization is pretty good considering much time hasn't passed. Also, their's the added fact your invading them. So, if you wouldn't mind RP being attack by some of that equipment and personnel it would really go a long way with explaining things.

2. Anguilla Islands, British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Montserrat, Netherlands Antilles, Saint Kitts, and US Virgin Islands:"Sharinan helicopter gun ships quickly approached the undefended islands, and began depositing several regiments of Marines and engineers. The landings went unopposed, as the islands were of no strategic importance to Dweladelfinia or any other nation, save Sharina."

Two problems with that statement, first I sent troops to Dominica and they arrived long before you'll get even got near them. Your using a Fleet to get them there, I went with an Airdrop. Much faster, don't worry though I'm also sending a Fleet. Second-you might want to check my fact book as it says in nice detail I have claim over the Netherlands Antilles and I have had so for quite a long time. Long enough to prepare defensive plans and works to delay your conquest of them. So, neither Dominica or the Netherlands Antilles will have you landing unopposed. BTW, by invading those two Islands you just declared war on the EATO alliance. That would be bad for you.

3. So, I make this general statement- are you going to war with the Republic or just Venezuela, in which case either way you'll be going to war with the entire Republic and from their to the whole EATO alliance.

4. As to your rapid advances in the Caribbean, your not the only one capable of doing that. I got significant bases in Venezuela, Aruba, Netherlands Antilles, Trinidad and Tobago. Add to that I'm much closer to the Islands I'm acquiring. I know being already mobilized is fun, I was already mobilized to. You missed a lot why you were gone, I haven't had the chance to demobilized my forces. I did for a few months, but then what do you know I get declared war on. If, you are officially declare war on me that makes it the 3rd time I believe. I guess if you haven't declared war on me your not an official nation because that seems to be the thing everyone's doing.

I also don't recall Dweladelfina manning those little islands with heavy weapons and massive fortifications. Haiti and by extension the Dominican Republic he did, but the others are not talked about in his Fact book which is what I have been going on. Also, don't worry I plan to do more then one post for my conquests. As to the confrontation, well I got sick of those. I'll still do it if you come into my zones of control. A warning, it will be the last thing you do. Other then that, have you seen me oppose any of your landings so far either with Diplomacy or force. Me being quiet is scary huh. :D

OOC:

Hmm. I'll remove the Netherland Antilles and Domincia from my list of unopposed landings. I was under the impression that the whole Caribbean save Aruba and the Windward Islands were unclaimed (or abandoned in case of DP leaving).

I do plan on making multi-post RP's regarding Haiti, Dominician Republic, and Puerto Rico. I just got things off to a start though. I choose to ignore 500,000 troops in Haiti, Dominician Republic, and Puerto Rico as its essentially unrealistic to the extreme. If there are that many troops, they'll just all starve to death as it'd take extreme logistics to house and feed all those troops via island-hopping. I'm going to use a much more realistic number of 30,000-50,000 troops. Besides, I did RP my Marines destroying some Dweladelfinians in Port-Au-Prince, so thats a start anyway.

I essentially have air superiority, considering ex-DP forces only has 50 fighter aircraft in the Carribean while I can bring hundreds of superior American fighters to bear. Add in stealth bombers, Apache heliocopter gunships, conventional bombers, A-10 anti-tank bombers, etc. and the few heavy equipment and bases ex-DP forces have are as good as dead. Not to mention the battleships capable of bombing the hell out of any coastline fortification on the Caribbean islands and then some.

It would be a different story if I was invading, say, Brazil or other huge land area nation of what DP controlled, as there'd be far more enemy aircraft, troops, equipment, etc. In addition, my Navy and bombardment and such wouldn't be able to support an invasion into the Amazon Rainforest or the Andes Mountains or what have you.

Besides, war is inevitable in the Americas as Sharina is IC'ly drawing the line. Basically "If we allow you to expand into the Windward Islands, then it will set a precedent. By allowing the RUN to annex the Windward Islands, it is essentially announcing to the world that its open season on the Americas."

I have no plans on annexing any South American nations, especially that players like Braska joined and want some South American lands, but I will annex lands in South America if it's war. What I mean by that is if I end up going to war with Venzeula, then I will annex Venzeula (but not touch Suriname, Guyana, Brazil, Peru, etc.)

Finally, I can handle the EATO. They will have to cross two pretty huge oceans to get to me (Atlantic and Pacific), not to mention significant FOAM presence in the Pacific. I have no plans on invading EATO in Europe or anything of the sort- mainly to kick EATO out of the Americas and open up the rest of South America to more new players like Braska.

SIC reply to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela:

We cannot in term support the Republic if it means a war with another of our traditional friends in America. We only wish to say that if a diplomatic solution can be achieved, nearly all powers are avoiding it. Besides, it seems to us now that the tensions here are beyond diplomatic resolution - simply offering a solution will only delay a conflict that grows worse and worse as its inevitability remains high. As such, we can no longer intrude on these affairs or otherwise involve ourselves in a war that is neither beneficial to us nor sensibly righteous. We only wish that our friends in the Republic will stand the impending tempest and that if war does emerge, its justice is complete. As your government has often said, sometimes only armed force will make things right.

As such, we look forward to our meeting once again, as the Royal Hajj is nearing its end. The Emir has commenced the final stretch from Madinah to Makkah. After a period of waiting and atonement, he invites you to come to Crete, where he plans to host this conference between our two governments, if it should so please the RUN.

PM Yusuf Hassan


IC: As of this moment, the Emirate declares its unconditional neutrality in this conflict, stating that the only way we shall involve ourself is if involves an unwarranted attack upon our allies or ourselves. If the Boer Republik chooses to oblige itself to its commitments to FOAM, we shall honor their choice, but obsolve our own commitment to their actions. Otherwise, an attack upon their sovereignty shall be dismissed as an attack upon the Emirate. The same applies for any of our other allies.

As such, we maintain our hope that whatever conflict does emerge is not senseless and in fact bleeds the tension out of the region. If we find that war is not solving the issue, we shall be utterly disappointed in its resolution.

May Allah be Merciful in Judgment and Deed!

PM Yusuf Hassan

OOC:

1. I choose to ignore 500,000 troops in Haiti, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico as its essentially unrealistic to the extreme. If there are that many troops, they'll just all starve to death as it'd take extreme logistics to house and feed all those troops via island-hopping. I'm going to use a much more realistic number of 30,000-50,000 troops.

2. I essentially have air superiority, considering ex-DP forces only has 50 fighter aircraft in the Carribean while I can bring hundreds of superior American fighters to bear.

3. Besides, war is inevitable in the Americas as Sharina is IC'ly drawing the line. Basically "If we allow you to expand into the Windward Islands, then it will set a precedent. By allowing the RUN to annex the Windward Islands, it is essentially announcing to the world that its open season on the Americas."

4. Finally, I can handle the EATO. They will have to cross two pretty huge oceans to get to me (Atlantic and Pacific), not to mention significant FOAM presence in the Pacific. I have no plans on invading EATO in Europe or anything of the sort- mainly to kick EATO out of the Americas and open up the rest of South America to more new players like Braska.

Not going to quote the whole thing, but I will address the points I think are important. Also, all this is OCC

1. I agree, 500,000 troops is beyond extreme and totally unrealistic. However, I would like to add that he stated he placed three Divisions on the Island of Haiti and as 50,000 thousand troops would seem to be his magic number. I would venture to say you would be dealing with an army of around 150,000 personnel, both combat and logistics.

2. Indeed you do, still an post about an Air Battle would be nice. You kicking the ass out of their Air Force both in the air and on the ground would be a great read. A good old fashion dogfight.

3. It's only inevitable if you want it to be. Wait to you see the line I draw. Your going to love it.

4. Least you forget history, the Axis thought the same thing during World War 2 about the United States. Never underestimate your enemies ability. Also, least you forget the EATO alliance also has a significant presence in the Pacific, among many other places. I would like to add that, even though Warta Endor*(spelling?) is part of FOAM, his military is in default meaning it will only come into play if his countries are attack directly, the same applies for India. So, you only have your Pacific Fleet. With all that said, IC wise I'm working towards peace and balance. Also, to let you know. I've made my decision on what I'm going to do with Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay.

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The large support for the Philippines coming out of South America was misinterpreted, but not by much. There was a growing divide between the people and this was no more apparent then in the many cases involving local militias rounding up soldiers and detaining them until Iberian forces could arrive. This cause an outcry among not only a great majority of locals but from citizens in the Protectorate which caught wind of what was happening almost instantaneously. This put pressure on the President who couldn’t look weak during this small conflict yet she didn’t want a war…especially when public opinion was, although slowly, starting to dwindle. She imagined that if a war was started it would be fought in South America, something neither she nor the people wanted. With this in mind secret meetings were held between the two countries where an agreement was agreed upon. Both Nations would begin a withdrawal of forces; both maintaining about the same level of troops to ensure nobody had the strength to launch a surprise attack. From this, those countries would be self governed.

It was unsure how the people back home would take this news once it went public. To ensure they did not look weak, the North Pacific Fleet continued to the coast of South America. Along with the fact that it would aid in extracting forces, it would also become a vital base from which to start peacekeeping missions in Brazil if the Braska government needed it or to support the CSA. Hopefully this small conflict had avoided turning into a large war. It would depend now upon the Iberian Netherlands reaction as well as the events unfolding in Northern South America.

OCC: Sorry Brinkman for the delay in getting to this post.

IC: Both the Republic and the Coalition of Nations applauds the Philippines for recognizing their mistake and owning up to it. All soldiers and citizens being held by the Kingdom of Iberia and the Coalition of Nations will be returned as quickly as possible. All our governments look forward to reestablishing normal diplomatic contact with you. All Kingdom forces are planned to be withdrawn in a month, is that enough time for your government to withdraw it's forces? Any support the Kingdom can lend to getting your citizens home sooner is offered.

You have my word, Sir. That the Kingdom of Iberia will not annex/invade or send forces into any more nations. Our nation only wishes to return to the Peaceful relations that existed before this operation was started.

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SIC reply to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela:

We cannot in term support the Republic if it means a war with another of our traditional friends in America. We only wish to say that if a diplomatic solution can be achieved, nearly all powers are avoiding it. Besides, it seems to us now that the tensions here are beyond diplomatic resolution - simply offering a solution will only delay a conflict that grows worse and worse as its inevitability remains high. As such, we can no longer intrude on these affairs or otherwise involve ourselves in a war that is neither beneficial to us nor sensibly righteous. We only wish that our friends in the Republic will stand the impending tempest and that if war does emerge, its justice is complete. As your government has often said, sometimes only armed force will make things right.

As such, we look forward to our meeting once again, as the Royal Hajj is nearing its end. The Emir has commenced the final stretch from Madinah to Makkah. After a period of waiting and atonement, he invites you to come to Crete, where he plans to host this conference between our two governments, if it should so please the RUN.

PM Yusuf Hassan


IC: As of this moment, the Emirate declares its unconditional neutrality in this conflict, stating that the only way we shall involve our self is if involves an unwarranted attack upon our allies or ourselves. If the Boer Republik chooses to oblige itself to its commitments to FOAM, we shall honor their choice, but absolve our own commitment to their actions. Otherwise, an attack upon their sovereignty shall be dismissed as an attack upon the Emirate. The same applies for any of our other allies.

As such, we maintain our hope that whatever conflict does emerge is not senseless and in fact bleeds the tension out of the region. If we find that war is not solving the issue, we shall be utterly disappointed in its resolution.

May Allah be Merciful in Judgment and Deed!

PM Yusuf Hassan

SIC: [Speaking- President of the Republic, Willem Drees]

I have been informed by my ally and fellow member of the Republic, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela that a time and place for our meeting between members of the Republic and the Emirate has been decided. I for one are looking forward to it, however I would like to inform you in advance that my tenure as President of the Republic is coming to an end. Though I still will be attending the meeting, I will not be the main speaker. The new President of the Republic who ever that may be, will be the main speaker. I’m for one glad to be leaving the office and resuming my normal duties as just Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Benelux.

It saddens me that diplomacy has failed and that war seems to be the only recourse. War, should never be the only recourse and should always be used as only the last recourse. It’s even sadden that war seems so likely now that even the Emirate has accepted it as happening. No war is ever not senseless, but you can be rest assured that while the war against the Republic and the Sharina Empire will be long, drawn out and completely senseless. The right of the free world to decided it’s own fate will prevail and the Sharina Empire will never again threaten any nation.

We, the members of the Republic will make one last offer for peace and we shall see once and for all if the Sharina Empire does indeed want peace or if it wants nothing, but war.

OCC: Note- Post is past tense, meaning the events described have already happened.

Guyana:

Though most of Guyana was covered by the Amazon Rainforest, the use of air power specifically helicopters greatly aided the movement of personnel over the wide uninhabited areas that were part of Guyana. With the use of said helicopters, Venezuela armies though small as they were. Were quickly able to capture key cities, towns and vital areas. The use of helicopters came at a risk though, the rough terrain was not well suited for military operations as shown by the loss of an helicopter and it’s entire crew with it. Though found just hours after the crash, their were no survivors. Though horrible as this accident was, it was not the only one with many more occurring on a daily basis. The weather, terrain and just the general area of operations were causing more causalities then combat. Still, the army pressed on and with the arrival of the Tovar Marine Battalion and the capture of Georgetown (the capital of Guyana) after a brief but intense firefight that had seen the loss of around a few dozen army personnel and hundreds of enemy combatants. It’s capture, everyone hoped from Politician all the way down to the grunts would soon bring this part of Operation: Resort to it’s quick and for the most part bloodless end.

The Airdrop on the Islands of Dominica and Martinique:

Though fixed wing aircraft had seen the most use during the airdrop, by use of C-130 tankers, a small supply of helicopters were able to make the long trip and with the securing of the key airfields on both Islands their use would greatly aid in the operation to secure the Islands for the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Having achieved complete tactical surprise the capture of the Islands was without any loss of life achieved within a few short period of time.

The Islands of St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados and Grenada:

With the fleet providing support, the Rotary aircraft ready on deck and the Marines and Infantry in the boats, the go ahead was given. Though this part of Operation: Resort would take the longest by far to complete. Within a few days, all Islands were deemed secure enough to call an end to combat operations and put an end to Operation: Resort. All that was left, was to bring the Islands if not under total control at least partial into the Venezuela sphere of influence which for the first time in it’s history had a sphere of influence that differed from that of it’s neighbors.

Saint-Martin: [OCC: Map of Saint Martin and zones of control. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Saint_martin_map.PNG)

As the Kingdom of Benelux, watch on as war erupted in the Caribbean. Reports of a large Sharina fleet in proximity to the Netherlands Antilles brought great worry to the Kingdom. They had no wish to go to war and to their understanding neither did the Sharina Empire, but through it’s undeclared invasion of the islands that made up of the Leeward Islands the Sharina Empire seem to be growing daily more and more aggressive. Was the Kingdom the Empire’s next victim or could it be prevented?

Finally after months of hard work, the once French Side of the Saint Martin had agreed to join the Netherlands Antilles and by extension the Kingdom of Benelux. A official ceremony was scheduled within a few days, but it would seem that said ceremony would need to be put on hold. Should this be a move against the Kingdom, though the Royal fleet was already on high alert it was told to set sail as soon as possible for the Leeward Island part of the Netherlands Antilles. To see that war was prevented, the following message was transmitted to the Sharina Empire.

To Madam President of the Sharina Empire, forgive me for being blunt. We don’t know what possible reasons you have for invading the Leeward Islands, however even if your reasons are valid. We beseech you in the name of Peace to call off your invasion of the Leeward Islands. Your actions are bringing the world every day closer to war. Even you must admit that your Empire has enough land and what possible use could you have for the Islands that you risk war to the entire globe. Please, in the name of all that is good and holy call off your invasion of the Leeward Islands and let diplomacy do it’s job. Surely, even you can agree talking is better then fighting. I await your reply.

Sincerely, Willem Drees [President of the Republic of United Nations and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Benelux].

To Madam President of the Sharina Empire, forgive me for being blunt. We don’t know what possible reasons you have for invading the Leeward Islands, however even if your reasons are valid. We beseech you in the name of Peace to call off your invasion of the Leeward Islands. Your actions are bringing the world every day closer to war. Even you must admit that your Empire has enough land and what possible use could you have for the Islands that you risk war to the entire globe. Please, in the name of all that is good and holy call off your invasion of the Leeward Islands and let diplomacy do it’s job. Surely, even you can agree talking is better then fighting. I await your reply.

Sincerely, Willem Drees [President of the Republic of United Nations and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Benelux].

Sharina promptly retorts, clearly broadcast to the global community.

"The Republic of United Nations is the one who is aggressively expanding in the Americas. Prior to the fall of Dweladelfina, the Republic of United Nations only occupied Venzeula. Once Dweladelfina fell, it was the Republic of United Nations that essentially annexed Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Chile. That was apparently not enough for the Republic of United Nations, as it is now invading and attempting to annex Carribbean islands.

What is next? Annexation of Brazil? Peru? Bolivia?

While the Republic of United Nations has undertook these aggressive expansion campaigns, Sharina has not moved towards annexing any new territory or lands. We were not expanding, even though we were headed towards war with Dweladelfina Prime to preserve the freedom and sancutary of the non-Dweladelfinian nations in South America. Our recent actions in the Carribbean is a direct response to the Republic of United Nations actions in the area. The unrestrained expansion of the Republic in the Americas must and will be contained and then reversed.

The aggressive expansionism of the Republic reeks of neo-colonialism, and the Republic will fail, just like Europeans failed two to four centuries ago. The Republic destroyed peace the moment they decided to attempt to subvert South America for themselves through war, annexation, bribery, and such. They were the ones who went to war first, and they were the ones who are aggressively and blithely expanding while Sharina did not do any of these things.

It is time for Sharina to put a stop to the naked imperialism and neo-colonialism of the Republic, and restore true freedom to the nations of South America. Sharina will help the people of South America remain free of the European yoke.

The only hope for peace is for the Republic to give up all of its recent annexations and expansionism in the Americas. This means relinquish control over Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, Uruguay, the Caribbean, and so forth. The Republic belongs in Europe, not the Americas.

Should war truly erupt, Sharina will only focus upon the Republic within the Americas, and no further as we have absouletely no interest in European affairs, nor annexing or expanding influence within Europe."

ooc: Sharina, we should really continue our talks now that im back.

IC:
"Yes sir, back in the good ol' Americas!" The Cuban turned to his comrade standing behind him. His friend was peering through a set of binoculars at the ships in the harbor unloading logistical supplies. He gently brought them down to lay against his chest.

"Aye. Damn unfortunate though. We aren’t in Cuba." He turned around. Behind him were the intimidating Andes Mountains, ever looming. A Column of white-clad troops stretched along a road, led by a motley force of local guides, with pack llamas in tow. Their jungle-warfare uniforms had not arrived yet, as they were stationed in Siberia previously. However, the Vineyardian command didn’t see any need to send them yet, as the troops were going to be participating mostly in mountain warfare in the coming months- that is, if there was an enemy to fight. A few naval-based helicopters flew over them and into the distant pass to scout ahead. The Cuban sighed.

"They have the whole of the Cuban battalion out here to serve as translators. We are spread so thin, we are no longer an effective combat unit. We are just soldiers tacked onto other units to communicate with the locals. What is the Empire coming to..." He picked up his binoculars and peered through them once again. A few Fennek's struggled up the mountain road, trying to beat the infantry to the pass. He put down the binoculars and rubbed his eyes.

BOOM

He spun around and pointed his binoculars to the pass. The column was already fanning out, swinging their guns from their shoulder slings. They ran up the last stretch of road, a few officers waving them on with swords that glinted in the sun. A column of smoke billowed from a distance, and a helicopter shot out of the pass. He gasped. It was on fire, and in rouble. It lost altitude quickly, and smacked into the base of the mountain below, a huge fireball ensuing. He looked back up at the pass. The infantry were retreating, but he did not see any bodies on the ground. Then, just over the horizon, a tank nearly went over the edge. It then quickly turned and sped towards the enemy infantry. He grinned. A few squads had clamored up the mountain side and now had a bird's eye view of it. They opened up. The tank commander fell over, and an attempt was made to pull his body inside the tank. But it was too late. A few infantrymen jumped from the cliff face and onto the tank. One spiked a grenade into it, and they all ducked. The tank kept moving however. It was soon apparent that the tank was no longer being controlled, as it veered towards an edge. The infantrymen jumped off, and watched the tank go off the edge, only to impact the mountain's base as well. The infantry men then wasted no time clamoring back up the cliff face as their comrades advanced once again.

A few more helicopters shot out of the pass, tracer rounds going all around them. A few more helicopters- kinds that The Cuban peering through the binoculars didn't recognize - closely followed, guns blazing. A missel slammed into one, and another slammed into its companion. He turned his binoculars towards the port. An anti-air frigate had fired the missiles.
The Cuban put down his binoculars, and looked towards where his friend had been. But he had long since hit the dirt, and was fixing his sniper rifle towards the horizon line. A few rough-looking green-clad troops appeared, and he fired a shot. One of them keeled over. The Vineyardian infantry saw their enemy rushing towards them, and opened fire. It was a quick, one-sided gun fight, the enemy being quickly riddled with small-arms fire. His comrade looked up.

"Holy shit man, I think these guys aren’t Peruvians!"

"Who cares, just keep an eye on that ridge." He walked over to a small tent next to them, grabbing a radio inside.

"This is TWO Delta, TWO Delta, what is going on?"

"Un-identified enemy has occupied the ridge here. looks like they were planning a counter-attack. We suspect that they are former Imperial DP units, but we have yet to ID one."

"Roger that." He put down the radio and stroked his chin.

"Alpha Blue, this is TWO Delta, requesting air support."

"Roger that. Assume pass is destination?"

"Confirmed. Big White, prepare to attack."

'Affirmative. Infantry ready for combat."

"Get your Peruvian guides down here. We don't want to kill off our guides too soon."

"Roger."

He stroked his chin again. This entire situation was so puzzling. Why would DP infantry try to attack? With Brinkman, UE, Sharina, and that arising power in Brazil.. wouldn't they be otherwise occupied? No matter. Any and all opposition was to be wiped off the map. And that was final..

OOC:

Which thread, Vineyard? I forgot which thread we were holding our talks in.

We are willing to sit down with your nation and talk this out. We will be willing to host the talks in Paris or where you would like to have the talks at. We are going to try to keep the peace between our two nations.

We are willing to engage in talks, a delegation will be sent to Paris immediately. We will stand down our claim to French Guyana if you can offer us something in return.

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Suriname...

The naval task force approached. With little or no resistance experienced by the airborne force, the navy was now bringing in the heavy equipment. LSTs began unloading M1 Abrams tanks on the beaches, whilst overhead UH-1 Hueys ferried marines to the beacheads. Already Paramaribo and Onverwacht were in Confederate hands, as well as an airstrip - where work was underway to make it capable of handling C-5A transports.

The next objective was to secure the borders...

We are willing to engage in talks, a delegation will be sent to Paris immediately. We will stand down our claim to French Guyana if you can offer us something in return.

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Suriname...

The naval task force approached. With little or no resistance experienced by the airborne force, the navy was now bringing in the heavy equipment. LSTs began unloading M1 Abrams tanks on the beaches, whilst overhead UH-1 Hueys ferried marines to the beacheads. Already Paramaribo and Onverwacht were in Confederate hands, as well as an airstrip - where work was underway to make it capable of handling C-5A transports.

The next objective was to secure the borders...

Sharina quietly leaks intelligence to the CSA about the Republic of United Nations activities within Guyana, as there is a secret unspoken agreement between the CSA and Sharina that Sharina will turn a blind eye to CSA activities within Guyana, Suriname, and French Guyana.

The withdrawal was going smoothly but there was always a catch. There were still tensions between the Philippines and the United Nations and with the growing and ever looming threat of war between Sharina and the United Nations it put the Philippines in a tough position. Would they support Sharina and their quest to leave the America’s free despite their suspicions over Sharina’s true intentions or would they support the icy Netherlands and end the continued fighting on the volatile continent? There was no decision in sight, only time would tell. However, this didn’t stop the Philippines for preparing for the worst case scenarios.

The North Pacific Fleet was no off the coast of Chile with a direct line of supply that ran through Pitcairn Island all the way back to New Zealand. They were handling the extraction of the forces now on the continent, many of which would simply find themselves in New Zealand getting debriefed and waiting for new orders. New Zealand was no the base of operations for the mission and military organization was making the most of the land. The airfields in Pitcairn were being re-buffed for B2’s and larger aircraft for long range missions. Although a very tiny island it would provide an essential stepping stone, airbase, and early warning should anything go terrible wrong. Meanwhile black op missions were still taking place in-conjunction with the local governments to route out rebels and guerillas as well as extract any forces or civilians in grave danger.

Talks with the Braska government were going well but dreadfully slow. An answer was going to be needed soon before more money was wasted on an endeavor that could prove fruitless. Nevertheless the people of the Philippines were still quite resolute on their mission and if support was needed, it would be provided. Meanwhile the CSA was taking full advantage of their support in the northern regions and looked like little if any supply would be needed. Regardless the continent was still a powder keg waiting to explode.

Sharina contacts Brinkman's Isle with the following information to ponder.

"We note your withdrawal of troops from South America. This may invite the Republic of United Nations to invade these areas you are vacating, considering the Republic of United Nations has been attempting to aggressively expand in South America.

First it was Venzeula, which was not a major problem. However, they have annexed Argentina and are now attempting to annex the Carribbean. They are also apparently trying to annex Guyana, Uruguay, Paraguay, and possibly Chile and Bolivia.

Sharina has not made any move towards annexing new lands or acquiring more territory. However, the actions of the Republic of United Nations in the Carribbean has forced Sharina's hand, namely Sharinan efforts to annex as much of the Carribbean as possible before the Republic of United Nations can further strangle the Americas in their rampant expansionism.

If the Republic of United Nations keeps this up, the people of South America will lose all freedom. Even the new nation of Braska may lose its freedom to the Republic of United Nations at the rate the Republic is continuing. It is the Republic that is creating trouble in the Americas, not Sharina. It is the Republic that is warmongering, not Sharina. It is the Republic that is using military force in their endeavours, not Sharina.

In short, there would be no trouble in the Americas if the Repblic of United Nations did not go on their annexation and territory grab rampage."

Sharina promptly retorts, clearly broadcast to the global community.

"The Republic of United Nations is the one who is aggressively expanding in the Americas. Prior to the fall of Dweladelfina, the Republic of United Nations only occupied Venezuela. Once Dweladelfina fell, it was the Republic of United Nations that essentially annexed Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Chile. That was apparently not enough for the Republic of United Nations, as it is now invading and attempting to annex Caribbean islands.

What is next? Annexation of Brazil? Peru? Bolivia?

While the Republic of United Nations has undertook these aggressive expansion campaigns, Sharina has not moved towards annexing any new territory or lands. We were not expanding, even though we were headed towards war with Dweladelfina Prime to preserve the freedom and sanctuary of the non-Dweladelfinian nations in South America. Our recent actions in the Caribbean is a direct response to the Republic of United Nations actions in the area. The unrestrained expansion of the Republic in the Americas must and will be contained and then reversed.

The aggressive expansionism of the Republic reeks of neo-colonialism, and the Republic will fail, just like Europeans failed two to four centuries ago. The Republic destroyed peace the moment they decided to attempt to subvert South America for themselves through war, annexation, bribery, and such. They were the ones who went to war first, and they were the ones who are aggressively and blithely expanding while Sharina did not do any of these things.

It is time for Sharina to put a stop to the naked imperialism and neo-colonialism of the Republic, and restore true freedom to the nations of South America. Sharina will help the people of South America remain free of the European yoke.

The only hope for peace is for the Republic to give up all of its recent annexations and expansionism in the Americas. This means relinquish control over Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, Uruguay, the Caribbean, and so forth. The Republic belongs in Europe, not the Americas.

Should war truly erupt, Sharina will only focus upon the Republic within the Americas, and no further as we have absolutely no interest in European affairs, nor annexing or expanding influence within Europe."

The President of the Republic of United Nations promptly retorts, also clearly broadcast to the global community.

“The Sharina Empire is the one who has in the past and is currently doing so again, aggressively expanding in the Americas. Prior to the fall of Dweladelfina, the Republic of United Nations did not exist. Once Dweladelfina fell, it was the Republic of United Nations on it’s first act of being born, called for tranquillity and for a diplomatic solution to be achieved. This was apparently not enough for the Sharina Empire, as it is now invading and attempting to annex even more of the Caribbean. The Republic has neither invaded nor annexed a single island in the Caribbean, the same can’t be said about the Sharina Empire.

What is next? Annexation of Venezuela? All of South America? The Confederate States of America? When will the Sharina Empire cease on it’s own, the needless annexation of territory?

While the Sharina Empire has undertaken these aggressive and expansion campaigns, the Republic has not moved towards annexing any new territory. While the Sharina Empire was heading towards war, the Republic was trying to preserve the freedom and sovereignty of not only the non-Dweladelfinian nations in South America, but alas all nations in South America. From my understanding of the actions, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela undertook these actions in a direct response to the Sharina Empire's activity in the Caribbean. Though the Kingdom of Benelux, did not at first support the goals of Venezuela; they are a free nation within the Republic as are the other members of the Republic and are allowed to run their own affairs. We can clearly see now that the Sharina Empire wishes only one thing, war and the conquest of more land. As such, we now fully support the actions taken by Venezuela and the unrestrained expansion of the Sharina Empire in the Americas will be contained and then reversed.

The aggressive expansionism of the Sharina Empire not only reeks of neo-colonialism, but of Imperialism and the Sharina Empire will fail, just like all other Empires have failed. The Republic has done nothing but try to keep the peace, we can clearly see now that the Sharina Empire doesn’t want peace, but to destroy peace by subverting, subjugating and controlling all of the Western Hemisphere for themselves. The Sharina Empire were the ones who went to war first by invading Haiti and they are the ones who are still aggressively and without provocation expanding, while the Republic has done none of these things.

The time indeed has come for the Sharina Empire to stop their intrusive, invasive and destructive imperialism and neo-colonialism of not only the Western Hemisphere, but of the world and restore true freedom to all the nations in the Western Hemisphere. The Republic is willing to help all people not just South America remain free of anyone’s yoke.

If the Sharina Empire does indeed want peace, it must give up all of its past and recent annexations and expansionism in the Caribbean. It must also relinquish control of it’s puppets in South America. The Republic belongs to all those who support peace, the free exchange of trade and the freedom to decided one’s own fate, whether they be North American, South American, European, African, Asian or Oceania. The line has been drawn and it will be drawn no further. For all that is good and holy, a stand must be made and let it be shown that the Republic stood for what it thought was right. That no person nor nation should have their God given rights abridged, rights the Sharina Empire once held true and dear for all mankind not just themselves. As of this day and moment, the Republic officially does not recognize the Sharina Empire’s claim on the Western Hemisphere. This is not the 18th and 19th century as the Sharina Empire thinks it is. Not long ago a new century had dawned, one that was supposed to be filled with hope and peace. Instead the Sharina Empire is leading this century towards war and hopelessness. The Republic since it’s birth has only wished to peacefully coexisted with all it’s neighbors in this global world, the Sharina Empire among a few other select nations by their very actions make that peaceful coexistent harder every day.

Should war truly erupt, the Republic and it’s allies will only focus upon the puppets that are the Sharina Empire within the Americas. The Republic will leave the heartland that is the nation of Sharina intact. If, this war should come let it be shown the Republic tried all to prevent it and had even tried numerous times to get all sides to a table. How this war will begin or end is anyone's guess, but to be sure neither side will come out of this on top and the world will again have known another senseless world war for the same reasons as the others, the drive for land and power.”

OCC: Vineyard a few questions, one- where the hell are those troops? Peru, Cuba, where? Second, if there in Peru- how the hell did they get their. I saw no post of them boarding a ship or plane to get there. Personnel don't just magically appear out of thin air. You have to RP them getting there. Also, a post more then a sentence saying I'm sending such and such would be recommended and nice.

Sharina quietly leaks intelligence to the CSA about the Republic of United Nations activities within Guyana, as there is a secret unspoken agreement between the CSA and Sharina that Sharina will turn a blind eye to CSA activities within Guyana, Suriname, and French Guyana.

OCC: Waste of a post, he already knows I'm there and beyond I've sent forces into Guyana you wouldn't know much either. It was a very small, very closed looped operation. I didn't involve the whole freaking army of Venezuela. The most publicize part of the operation would of been the landing of the Tovar Marine Battalion near and around Georgetown to secure the Capital. That part would of been hard to miss by anyone, as that would certainly have made the local news and then relayed to the rest of the world.

The withdrawal was going smoothly but there was always a catch. There were still tensions between the Philippines and the United Nations and with the growing and ever looming threat of war between Sharina and the United Nations it put the Philippines in a tough position. Would they support Sharina and their quest to leave the America’s free despite their suspicions over Sharina’s true intentions or would they support the icy Netherlands and end the continued fighting on the volatile continent? There was no decision in sight, only time would tell. However, this didn’t stop the Philippines for preparing for the worst case scenarios.

The North Pacific Fleet was no off the coast of Chile with a direct line of supply that ran through Pitcairn Island all the way back to New Zealand. They were handling the extraction of the forces now on the continent, many of which would simply find themselves in New Zealand getting debriefed and waiting for new orders. New Zealand was no the base of operations for the mission and military organization was making the most of the land. The airfields in Pitcairn were being re-buffed for B2’s and larger aircraft for long range missions. Although a very tiny island it would provide an essential stepping stone, airbase, and early warning should anything go terrible wrong. Meanwhile black op missions were still taking place in-conjunction with the local governments to route out rebels and guerillas as well as extract any forces or civilians in grave danger.

Talks with the Braska government were going well but dreadfully slow. An answer was going to be needed soon before more money was wasted on an endeavor that could prove fruitless. Nevertheless the people of the Philippines were still quite resolute on their mission and if support was needed, it would be provided. Meanwhile the CSA was taking full advantage of their support in the northern regions and looked like little if any supply would be needed. Regardless the continent was still a powder keg waiting to explode.

OCC: Good Post. Sadly, I don't have much to responsed to that. So, I'll do a post trying to improve relations between the Kingdom of Iberia and your nation.

SIC: We know the Kingdom(Iberia) and the Philippines in recent months have not had the best relations, however we would like to take this chance to try to amend our ways and to work again towards peace in South America. A goal both our nations seem to want. We to have been trying to have talks with the Braska government and so far have had little luck. Our first goal has been to establish diplomatic relations with the new government that was once our ally. Though we understand your intentions to support the Brazilian Federation (Braska country's name), we the Kingdom of Iberia and in general the Republic, don't support your operation for various reasons. The main one being we wish to avoid the headache that is those countries and all that comes with them. With the month almost over, our withdraw shall coming to an end soon. Your's too should be coming to an end and we wish you the best of luck should you continue your operation, but not from territory of the Argentina Republic (our ally) or from Chile and Paraguay (our friends). We hope by the Kingdom and by extension the Republic one day again become good friends of the Philippines.

One last thing, we know the tensions between the Republic and its members and the Sharina Empire has placed the Philippines in a tight spot, but you also have to understand we are also in a tight spot. The Kingdom along with it's allies in the Republic have tried all to maintain the Peace in South America and at the same time allow South America to be free of anyone's control including that of the Sharina Empire.

Were planning on setting up a final conference between the Coalition of Nations (Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay), the Argentine Republic and the Kingdom of Iberia. We invite you to attend this meeting, as the course of what those nations shall take will be high on the agenda. The meeting of course will be in secret and only the results of the meeting announced after it is over.

Sincerely, Prime Minister José María Aznar

Sharina releases another statement, but far more brief and concise.

"We did not move onto the islands in the Carribbean until after the Republic of United Nations invaded the Windward Islands.

We did not establish puppet governments in South America, like the Republic claims. It is the Republic who is establishing puppet governments in Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina, and now even Guyana with the goal of possibly annexing them in the future. We cannot stress this enough, Sharina has not taken similiar actions within South America.

Finally, nice plagiarism of our original message, alas, it only shows your people are incapable of actual thought. We will not bother to respond any further to the other points in the plagiarized message as these points are evidently moot as the actions of both nations involved speak for themselves."

In Reply to the United Nations

We understand your response and greatly respect your nation. The tensions in the past were in fact troubling but nevertheless a stepping stone in the progression of relations between our nations. It speaks highly that war was avoided and that the problems could be worked out without the effusion of blood. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your help in solidifying democracy in South America before things got… ‘Heated’. Our forces are indeed nearing the final extraction date and soon South America will be self-governed.

Our forces, however, will remain off the coast of Chile in the event that support is needed by the newly formed Braska government. Brazil is the key to South America and with democracy in place there it would surely lead to a better, safer tomorrow. Furthermore Civil Affairs units will remain in South America to continue our humanitarian operations such as building schools, and helping elections. We remind you that these units are not armed save a small contingent for security reasons. If they too begin to cause a problem we shall begin their extraction.

We would be thrilled to attend such a meeting. Just provide us the necessary information so we can better prepare.

In Reply to Sharina

We must allow you the information of our withdrawal. It is part of a joint withdrawal of both nations’ forces at an equal rate. Tensions between our nations are slowly dwindling and trust is being restored and this joint effort is the first step. We understand your concerns and would like to remind you of this fact: We helped create peace and democracy in South America, if something were to damage that we would react without hesitation. With that in mind we ask of you, and every party involved, to cease hostilities within the Caribbean. Any conflict there will almost definitely lead to conflict in South America and the needless shedding of blood. The Philippines would be more than willing to hold a conference to discuss the situation.

Sharina responds to Brinkman's Isle.

"We appreciate your candid response.

However, we do not think the Republic will give up its annexations in the Carribbean, Argentina, Guyana, and possibly even those nations you are withdrawing troops from- Chile, Uruguay, and Paraguay. Sharina only took action in 'snapping up' the rest of the Carribbean in a preventative action aganist further Republican expansionism and imperialism.

Besides, Sharina would not have such a major issue with the Republic if it only stayed within Venzeula, and if it did not attempt to expand. But the Republic had to go around causing trouble and expand in South America through force and coercion. The Republic is not doing what is best for South America, as it is only further destabilizing the situation with its wanton warmongering.

If it comes to war, Sharina will liberate Venzeula, Argentina, Guyana, and ensure that all Republican military and influence is eliminated from South America. Thus, true freedom and equality will be guanatreed in South America, as Sharina has no interest in aggressively expanding like the Republic is. Sharina also is not interested in invading the Republic in Europe or attacking nations in Europe, Africa, or Asia. We only want to be left alone in the Americas and ensure American freedom and sovereignty aganist European imperialists like the Republic, and any other nation that may want to invade, annex, or interfere within the Americas."

Sharina begins preparations for war, mainly preparing defenses and solidifying control in the Carribbean.

East Coast / New England = Sharina begins fortifying the area, particularly the Washington D.C. - Baltimore - New York City - Boston megapolis area. The area is hoped to become the world's worst urban combat nightmare should any Republican or EATO force attempt to invade the area in the future.

Latin America = Defenses are put on high alert. Urban combat preparations are being undertaken in major urban areas, such as Mexico City. Cruise missile silos, airfields, and RADAR stations are put on highest alert.

West Coast = Similiar preparations as East Coast area for the Californian megapolis, but the presence of the Rocky Mountains and harsh eastern Californian terrain is used to full advantage as well. Cruise missiles silos, airfields, and RADAR stations are also put on highest alert. All Pacific naval assets are put out to sea.

Alaska = Similiar preparations, but not as much urban combat or military readiness, owing to the harsh terrain that EATO would be incapable of fighting effectively in.

Canada = In central Canada, only airfields and RADAR stations are put on high alert to defend aganist any attack coming through the Arctic circle. Sharina begins moving heavy equipment such as tanks and artillery to Eastern Canada, to force any potential EATO invasion into the sea, or force them down south into the enormous urban combat death-trap of the East Coast.

Greenland = Similiar to Canada, but cruise missile silos are prepared as well to attack any EATO navy that attempts to attack Greenland. Urban combat preparations are undertaken as well, as cities in Greenland are dramatically larger due to Sharinan population migration.

Carribbean = All military forces are put on highest alert, urban combat is prepared, cruise missiles are all activated, all naval assets are put out to sea, and defense building commences as rapidly as possible within the islands already captured by Sharina.

Colombia + Ecaudor = Sharina quietly shifts around troops, aircraft, missiles, and equipment for a possible blitzkrieg invasion of Venzeula should war break out.

In short, Sharina is prepared to bleed the Republic and EATO dry through urban combat in some of the world's most urbanized areas. EATO casaulties are projected to run into the hundreds of thousands, or even millions of soldiers, as they will be fighting an extremely well equipped military within literally tens of thousands of square kilometers worth of urbanized terrain. Not only that, but all the urban areas within the East Coast, West Coast, and Latin America surpasses the entire urban area of Europe put together, thus effective EATO control of urban America will be next to impossible on top of the horrendous casaulty figures.

Sharina is ready for both an offensive and defensive war. Defensive war within North America and Latin America, and an offensive war within the Carribbean and South America.

OCC: Good Post. Sadly, I don't have much to responsed to that. So, I'll do a post trying to improve relations between the Kingdom of Iberia and your nation.


ooc: That post was just to let everyone know I'm still alive. I'm just a little snowed under with coursework right now. Just to add the icing on the cake, would anyone object oocly if the CSA tried to fulfill the Suriname land claim on Guyana?

ooc: That post was just to let everyone know I'm still alive. I'm just a little snowed under with coursework right now. Just to add the icing on the cake, would anyone object oocly if the CSA tried to fulfill the Suriname land claim on Guyana?

Sharina will fully support the CSA claim on Guyana, considering that Sharina prefers CSA control of Guyana far more than an European controlled Guyana.

Thus, the CSA can have Guyana, Suriname, and even French Guyana- and will have the full support of the entire Sharina Technocracy behind the CSA should the CSA annex these three nations.

Essentially- "America for Americans only!"

-Lima, Presedintial palace-

General Slavomir bent over his orders. He grunted, then read it outloud.

"Strike South and occupy Bolivia. Don't bother with the rest of Peru, we need a solid line with RUN. Permission to fire at RUN troops on sight. Ignore the white flag, ignore the peace emissaries. Just keep them out of Bolivia and Peru!" He put the piece of paper down, then noded to his staff, whom were patiently watching him.

"You heard his words. Lets get to it!"

He stepped out of the Command HQ and into the room that no served as his office. He sat down behind a rather nice oaken desk, with the words 'presidente' Or something like that at the head of the desk. Soon after sitting down, a knock was heard.

"Sir! Permission to enter!"

The general sighed. His over Zealous Head of Personal Security was at it again.

"Yes, plese enter..."

"Sir! Yes, sir!" The door swng open, and an officer entered the room, followed closly by his security head, who had his hands on his gun. He glanced around then fixed his eyes on the back of the Officer's head onve more, his hands twitching.

"General, interrogations of the prisioners revealed that that was a DP Brigade break-a-way trying to found its own nation. When we ran into them, they were just about to attack."

"What do they know of the current situation?"

"Well, not much more than we do. They do, however, know that RUN is having problems in the south with another occupying nation. Apparently that nation protested to their annexations, but is now withdrawing. The RUN will be unoccupied within days, sir."

"Damn them...."

Another officer came into the room. The Security Head wipped around and pointed a gun at the officer. The other officer was a bit taken aback, and edged nervously towards the general.

"Sir, I have been sent here to report that the rest of the supplies are being unloaded off the ships. They are heading home."

'WHAT!?"

"Regent Windsor just ordered them all back to Europe. They say that a TG6R Shipping Company is being hired out to ship munitions and some supplies here every week or so, but beyond that, we are on out own."

"Damn them... Damn them all! Ok, here is what we are going to do... you can put your gun down now, chief..." he said, glaring at the Security Head that was getting red in the face, while keeping his gun pointed at the new arrival. He glanced at the general, and slowly brought his gun back down.

"...ok. What osprey's do we have?"

"Zero sir."

"Err.. ok. Helicopters?"

"Zero sir."

"Air support!?"

"Zer..."

"You mean to tell me that we don't have any craft capable of flying!?"

'Yes sir, that is correct."

" Damn! Ok, load the men onto as many APCs as you can find, send them south to form a line with RUN forces. Try to occupy as much land as possible. Damn lucky for us those RUN fools don't have enough troops to occupy land so quickly."

"Yes, sir. What about everyone else? We will have a sizable contigent of troops left without transport.."

"Have them secure the lands we skip. We must travel by Highways and conventional roads. We are not to bother stopping to 'cean out' territory. leave that to them."

'Yes sir."

ooc: More later...

Sharina releases another statement, but far more brief and concise.

"We did not move onto the islands in the Carribbean until after the Republic of United Nations invaded the Windward Islands.

We did not establish puppet governments in South America, like the Republic claims. It is the Republic who is establishing puppet governments in Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina, and now even Guyana with the goal of possibly annexing them in the future. We cannot stress this enough, Sharina has not taken similiar actions within South America.

Finally, nice plagiarism of our original message, alas, it only shows your people are incapable of actual thought. We will not bother to respond any further to the other points in the plagiarized message as these points are evidently moot as the actions of both nations involved speak for themselves."

The following brief message was sent to the international world and to the Sharina Empire-

Again, as always the Sharina Empire lies and it can no longer hide behind it's lies. When the Empire does indeed want peace, it may contact the Emirate. The Sharian Empire couldn't even manage to have the respect to send a proper message to the Republic.

The Sharian Empire can stress their lies all they want, let it be shown that it will be the Sharian Empire that brings a World War down upon us. The same war, the Sharian Empire has stated it opposes. Oh, how the mighty have fallen from their own hubris and hypocrisy. Two words the Sharian Empire, will learn to know the meaning of very well.

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In Reply to the United Nations

We understand your response and greatly respect your nation. The tensions in the past were in fact troubling but nevertheless a stepping stone in the progression of relations between our nations. It speaks highly that war was avoided and that the problems could be worked out without the effusion of blood. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your help in solidifying democracy in South America before things got… ‘Heated’. Our forces are indeed nearing the final extraction date and soon South America will be self-governed.

Our forces, however, will remain off the coast of Chile in the event that support is needed by the newly formed Braska government. Brazil is the key to South America and with democracy in place there it would surely lead to a better, safer tomorrow. Furthermore Civil Affairs units will remain in South America to continue our humanitarian operations such as building schools, and helping elections. We remind you that these units are not armed save a small contingent for security reasons. If they too begin to cause a problem we shall begin their extraction.

We would be thrilled to attend such a meeting. Just provide us the necessary information so we can better prepare.

The necessary information will be submitted soon. OCC: I'll send the information via TG as it's going to be very closed.

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Sharina begins preparations for war, mainly preparing defenses and solidifying control in the Carribbean.

East Coast / New England = Sharina begins fortifying the area, particularly the Washington D.C. - Baltimore - New York City - Boston megapolis area. The area is hoped to become the world's worst urban combat nightmare should any Republican or EATO force attempt to invade the area in the future.

Latin America = Defenses are put on high alert. Urban combat preparations are being undertaken in major urban areas, such as Mexico City. Cruise missile silos, airfields, and RADAR stations are put on highest alert.

West Coast = Similiar preparations as East Coast area for the Californian megapolis, but the presence of the Rocky Mountains and harsh eastern Californian terrain is used to full advantage as well. Cruise missiles silos, airfields, and RADAR stations are also put on highest alert. All Pacific naval assets are put out to sea.

Alaska = Similiar preparations, but not as much urban combat or military readiness, owing to the harsh terrain that EATO would be incapable of fighting effectively in.

Canada = In central Canada, only airfields and RADAR stations are put on high alert to defend aganist any attack coming through the Arctic circle. Sharina begins moving heavy equipment such as tanks and artillery to Eastern Canada, to force any potential EATO invasion into the sea, or force them down south into the enormous urban combat death-trap of the East Coast.

Greenland = Similiar to Canada, but cruise missile silos are prepared as well to attack any EATO navy that attempts to attack Greenland. Urban combat preparations are undertaken as well, as cities in Greenland are dramatically larger due to Sharinan population migration.

Carribbean = All military forces are put on highest alert, urban combat is prepared, cruise missiles are all activated, all naval assets are put out to sea, and defense building commences as rapidly as possible within the islands already captured by Sharina.

Colombia + Ecaudor = Sharina quietly shifts around troops, aircraft, missiles, and equipment for a possible blitzkrieg invasion of Venzeula should war break out.

In short, Sharina is prepared to bleed the Republic and EATO dry through urban combat in some of the world's most urbanized areas. EATO casaulties are projected to run into the hundreds of thousands, or even millions of soldiers, as they will be fighting an extremely well equipped military within literally tens of thousands of square kilometers worth of urbanized terrain. Not only that, but all the urban areas within the East Coast, West Coast, and Latin America surpasses the entire urban area of Europe put together, thus effective EATO control of urban America will be next to impossible on top of the horrendous casaulty figures.

Sharina is ready for both an offensive and defensive war. Defensive war within North America and Latin America, and an offensive war within the Carribbean and South America.

Quoted for Reference.....................

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ooc: That post was just to let everyone know I'm still alive. I'm just a little snowed under with coursework right now. Just to add the icing on the cake, would anyone object oocly if the CSA tried to fulfill the Suriname land claim on Guyana?

Yeah, as posted by me. You can try, hell maybe we could work out a deal where I turn it over to you. I'm all for a good Role-Play. But, as of right now Venezuela is mostly in control of Guyana. It was after all, part of the territory our formal allied controlled. Made it easier to take control of sense I had already establish contacts their, among a few other places.

Guyana:

Though most of Guyana was covered by the Amazon Rainforest, the use of air power specifically helicopters greatly aided the movement of personnel over the wide uninhabited areas that were part of Guyana. With the use of said helicopters, Venezuela armies though small as they were. Were quickly able to capture key cities, towns and vital areas. The use of helicopters came at a risk though, the rough terrain was not well suited for military operations as shown by the loss of an helicopter and it’s entire crew with it. Though found just hours after the crash, their were no survivors. Though horrible as this accident was, it was not the only one with many more occurring on a daily basis. The weather, terrain and just the general area of operations were causing more causalities then combat. Still, the army pressed on and with the arrival of the Tovar Marine Battalion and the capture of Georgetown (the capital of Guyana) after a brief but intense firefight that had seen the loss of around a few dozen army personnel and hundreds of enemy combatants. It’s capture, everyone hoped from Politician all the way down to the grunts would soon bring this part of Operation: Resort to it’s quick and for the most part bloodless end.

SECOND TIME IN REPLY TO VINEYARD. THIS ONE'S IN BOLD SO YOU CAN'T MISS IT.

OCC: First, how the hell did your forces get there. I saw no post of them boarding a ship or plane to get there. Personnel don't just magically appear out of thin air. You have to RP them getting there. Also, a post more then a sentence saying I'm sending such and such would be recommended and nice.

Second, Brinkman is in the area with a Fleet as well as Sharina. I come right out and say it. I got no problem with you invading Peru, you may use whatever excuse you want to invade any lands you please. Just, remember I'm not the only one there. New nations have popped up, including a new Brazilian Federation. They might not be to happy with you.

Third and I can back this up with posts, no member of the Republic has troops in Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay or Paraguay. They are in Argentina, but that is because Argentina is a member of the Republic and has it's own armed forces. I finally got it entered in my military declaration.

The following brief message was sent to the international world and to the Sharina Empire-

Again, as always the Sharina Empire lies and it can no longer hide behind it's lies. When the Empire does indeed want peace, it may contact the Emirate. The Sharian Empire couldn't even manage to have the respect to send a proper message to the Republic.

The Sharian Empire can stress their lies all they want, let it be shown that it will be the Sharian Empire that brings a World War down upon us. The same war, the Sharian Empire has stated it opposes. Oh, how the mighty have fallen from their own hubris and hypocrisy. Two words the Sharian Empire, will learn to know the meaning of very well.

"Respect? The RUN speaks of respect whilst it has no respect whatsoever for the sovereignty of the nations within South America. It expands aggressively within South America while Sharina has not made any expansionist moves, the recent Carribbean operation notwithstanding. We only undertook action in the Carribbean *after* the RUN invaded the Windward Islands. Thus, it is the RUN who is blatantly disrespecting South America by attempting to impose its own will through invasion, annexation, and puppet regimes. Alas, the RUN has no right to demand to be treated with respect, for through its actions, it is shown that the RUN is incapable of giving respect.

We are not the hypocritical ones. The RUN speaks of peace and the desire for global unity and harmony, while invading nations and using military force within the Windward Islands and Guyana. The RUN is the one who is spewing hypocriscy and trying to shift it onto Sharina to cover its [RUN's] own ass.

Oh, by the way, the RUN and its allies need not bother to plagarize again as it will only add to their embarassment."

SECOND TIME IN REPLY TO VINEYARD. THIS ONE'S IN BOLD SO YOU CAN'T MISS IT.

OCC: First, how the hell did your forces get there. I saw no post of them boarding a ship or plane to get there. Personnel don't just magically appear out of thin air. You have to RP them getting there. Also, a post more then a sentence saying I'm sending such and such would be recommended and nice.

Second, Brinkman is in the area with a Fleet as well as Sharina. I come right out and say it. I got no problem with you invading Peru, you may use whatever excuse you want to invade any lands you please. Just, remember I'm not the only one there. New nations have popped up, including a new Brazilian Federation. They might not be to happy with you.

Third and I can back this up with posts, no member of the Republic has troops in Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay or Paraguay. They are in Argentina, but that is because Argentina is a member of the Republic and has it's own armed forces. I finally got it entered it my military declaration.

OOC: My Forces (The 2nd battlegroup) were based in Provideniya during the Sharina Crisis.

This is Provideniya: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Provideniya

Provideniya is in Russia, Next to Alaska. Right on the coast. On that peninsula.

The 2nd battegroup was based there for the sole purpose of launching an attack on Sharina should he declare war on Great Romeo. But he did not do so. So the 2nd Battlegroup remained in Provideniya.

THEN, I RPed sending my navy to Provideniya, as a series of excersizes, while trying to utilize my nutrality to my advantage.

NEXT, I RPed the naval commander getting a letter from Regent Windsor, ordering him to pick up the 2nd, head down along the Sharinian coast, and land in peru after jutting out towards the galapagos for a good attacking angle.

And yes, Sharina knows I have troops in Peru. And he is quite happy about it, if our telegrams say anything about his demeanor.

Also, how did you annex Argentina so quickly? People in power want to protect that power. Soldiers want to protect their nation's freedom. How and why such soldiers would fight for you instead of fighting for their homeland is quite stunning. This is a recurring trend, and I would like to know how you figure it to work. Otherwise, this convenient trend is too far-fetched.


EDIT: I just realized that I ALREADY explained this to you in another thread.

And no, you do NOT have satilites. There is no European Space Agency, and you never RPed this alleged ESA launching satilites for yourself. Historically speaking, the ESA was never formed. The only nations with satilite capabilities are: GR, Vineyard, TG6R, Sharina, and Samtonia.

OOC: My Forces (The 2nd battlegroup) were based in Provideniya during the Sharina Crisis.

This is Provideniya: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Provideniya

Provideniya is in Russia, Next to Alaska. Right on the coast. On that peninsula.

The 2nd battegroup was based there for the sole purpose of launching an attack on Sharina should he declare war on Great Romeo. But he did not do so. So the 2nd Battlegroup remained in Provideniya.

THEN, I RPed sending my navy to Provideniya, as a series of excersizes, while trying to utilize my nutrality to my advantage.

NEXT, I RPed the naval commander getting a letter from Regent Windsor, ordering him to pick up the 2nd, head down along the Sharinian coast, and land in peru after jutting out towards the galapagos for a good attacking angle.

And yes, Sharina knows I have troops in Peru. And he is quite happy about it, if our telegrams say anything about his demeanor.

Also, how did you annex Argentina so quickly? People in power want to protect that power. Soldiers want to protect their nation's freedom. How and why such soldiers would fight for you instead of fighting for their homeland is quite stunning. This is a recurring trend, and I would like to know how you figure it to work. Otherwise, this convenient trend is too far-fetched.


EDIT: I just realized that I ALREADY explained this to you in another thread.

And no, you do NOT have satilites. There is no European Space Agency, and you never RPed this alleged ESA launching satilites for yourself. Historically speaking, the ESA was never formed. The only nations with satilite capabilities are: GR, Vineyard, TG6R, Sharina, and Samtonia.

OCC: Forgive me, but sadly I don't remember seeing those posts. Could you possibly dig them up for me to see?

As long as Sharian knows that's good, as I said your free to invaded any nation you like for any reason you like. Just, don't expect to get away with it all the time. Aren’t we all happy? Not one of us has opposed your invasion in any way or haven't you noticed?

How? Well, how anyone claims anything in Earth V. I did a Role-play of them joining the Republic. A process that took a very long time, 2-3 years. Which is why their not fighting for me, but for their own countries. How I figured it out to work. Well that's easy, instead of terrorize people in submission to serve my will, I work with them and show them that I have their interests close to my heart. People are much more willing to work with you when you work with them and show them you can be trusted. Compromise is a beautiful thing my friend. Being a democracy instead of a suppressive Empire has it's advantages. So, as to your original question- how did I annex Argentina. I didn't, as annex implies one nation forcibly take over Argentina. That is not the case, as I have been role playing.

In response to your edit, no you only addressed a few issues. You left others quite unanswered. So, thank you for answering them as I'm satisfied now.

And, yes I do. There is a European Space Agency and I along with Military Command took over it's main functions from the other nations including your roles. European Space Agency (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Space_Agency). The ESA was formed back in 1975, so even given the chaos that has been Earth V, some form of it would still exist. And even if it didn't then I would of created one to work with my ally in the region France. So, sue me for not RP every little single thing of what my nations do. As, I was trying to cover the major things and left the little things on auto pilot. If your going to get picky, I can do a RP explaining the European Space Agency as it would look today, it’s not really required as real world links exist and I’m not making this up from nothing, if I was a RP would indeed be required.

Well, now you can add me and MC to the list of nations with satellite capabilities. EADS Space (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EADS#EADS_Space), EADS Astrium (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EADS_Astrium). The four nations that make up the EADS Space division are France, UK, Germany, and Spain. Since, Germany and UK were for the most part on the outside, most of their shares have been taken over by our nations European nations. Your shares in the EADS company has also been taken over, sense you Role-played going your own way. So, when I say you couldn't use any military or civilian equipment that EADS will use in the future I would be right sense in this RP, your are not a member of the EADS in anyway, shape or form. That includes the Neuron fighter, which is being developed for the most part by France. The Italian company Alenia Aeronautica was merely a sub-contract. That work it was doing, sense you don't seem to want to work together has been taken over by our nations. Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium and France.

From this website on the neuron program (http://www.dassault-aviation.com/defense/gb/neuron/n_programme.cfm), The French authorities have clearly stated that the UCAV technological demonstrator project is defined as a European program, fully open to cooperation. As such, half of the tasks, in value terms, will be done by non-French companies.
In terms of management, this organization will guarantee the best efficiency in a full partnership approach and cooperative relations between the various actors.
To achieve such a target, Dassault Aviation as the prime contractor has created a team of European companies. The French DGA, as the Executive Agency is in continuous contact with representatives of European Governments in order to implement their participation to the project.

However, sense this is not the real world and only based on realism. You and MC don't seem all that well to get along to allow that type of cooperative relationship. I don't think he hand over military technology to you or hire your companies to work on weapons that could be used against him in the future. And it seems most nations here on Earth V, do things their own way. Like you building tons of bunkers or whatever you want to call them inside of mountains, which in my opinion is not very realistic. But, that's my opinion and I'm allowed to have one.

Final note- here's the official website for the EADS Space Division. http://www.space.eads.net/

OCC: Forgive me, but sadly I don't remember seeing those posts. Could you possibly dig them up for me to see?

As long as Sharian knows that's good, as I said your free to invaded any nation you like for any reason you like. Just, don't expect to get away with it all the time. Aren’t we all happy? Not one of us has opposed your invasion in any way or haven't you noticed?

How? Well, how anyone claims anything in Earth V. I did a Role-play of them joining the Republic. A process that took a very long time, 2-3 years. Which is why their not fighting for me, but for their own countries. How I figured it out to work. Well that's easy, instead of terrorize people in submission to serve my will, I work with them and show them that I have their interests close to my heart. People are much more willing to work with you when you work with them and show them you can be trusted. Compromise is a beautiful thing my friend. Being a democracy instead of a suppressive Empire has it's advantages. So, as to your original question- how did I annex Argentina. I didn't, as annex implies one nation forcibly take over Argentina. That is not the case, as I have been role playing.

In response to your edit, no you only addressed a few issues. You left others quite unanswered. So, thank you for answering them as I'm satisfied now.

And, yes I do. There is a European Space Agency and I along with Military Command took over it's main functions from the other nations including your roles. European Space Agency (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Space_Agency). The ESA was formed back in 1975, so even given the chaos that has been Earth V, some form of it would still exist. And even if it didn't then I would of created one to work with my ally in the region France. So, sue me for not RP every little single thing of what my nations do. As, I was trying to cover the major things and left the little things on auto pilot. If your going to get picky, I can do a RP explaining the European Space Agency as it would look today, it’s not really required as real world links exist and I’m not making this up from nothing, if I was a RP would indeed be required.

Well, now you can add me and MC to the list of nations with satellite capabilities. EADS Space (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EADS#EADS_Space), EADS Astrium (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EADS_Astrium). The four nations that make up the EADS Space division are France, UK, Germany, and Spain. Since, Germany and UK were for the most part on the outside, most of their shares have been taken over by our nations European nations. Your shares in the EADS company has also been taken over, sense you Role-played going your own way. So, when I say you couldn't use any military or civilian equipment that EADS will use in the future I would be right sense in this RP, your are not a member of the EADS in anyway, shape or form. That includes the Neuron fighter, which is being developed for the most part by France. The Italian company Alenia Aeronautica was merely a sub-contract. That work it was doing, sense you don't seem to want to work together has been taken over by our nations. Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium and France.

From this website on the neuron program (http://www.dassault-aviation.com/defense/gb/neuron/n_programme.cfm),

However, sense this is not the real world and only based on realism. You and MC don't seem all that well to get along to allow that type of cooperative relationship. I don't think he hand over military technology to you or hire your companies to work on weapons that could be used against him in the future. And it seems most nations here on Earth V, do things their own way. Like you building tons of bunkers or whatever you want to call them inside of mountains, which in my opinion is not very realistic. But, that's my opinion and I'm allowed to have one.

Final note- here's the official website for the EADS Space Division. http://www.space.eads.net/

I most certainly can. May take awhile, but ill gradually put them up.

I auctually expected resistance to my Invasion of peru. Although I do note a hint of sarcasm. Perhaps you find verbal OOC assults more gratifying that IC assaults? Is that what you consider 'resistance' tieing me up with finding posts I previously made? About questioning the validity of every move I make? Im sorry, but in Earth V, that's not how we 'fight'. We fight with troops, bullets, planes, and tanks.

And yes. I do not expect to get away with it most of the time.
-Cuba lost
-Russia lost
-Pacific Fleet nuked
-200,000 men nuked
-200,000 man expedition in Brazil crushed. No survivors.
-Parts of nambia lost to V.I. after a long and bitter fight.

So, no. i hardly expect to win all the time. But trends that you have exibited include complaining (Albeit in a civilized nature) about it, questioning its validity, demanding proof, and finally pulling oput the "If"s and "Would have"s

And while true, your nation is something of a democracy, lets look at modern examples.

The USA is a democracy. They why did the people of Iraq resist our attemopts to free them? Odd.

Somaila was a Democracy. But back when it invaded Ethiopia (Which was communist at the time), the people resisted! Another oddity?

You love WW2 References. As do I. But after the facist powers fell, the peoples in those regions did not join the US army, the French army, or the UK army. They joined their nation's army, an army that would not be bossed around by anyone else besides their own nation.

For instance: The USA could not tell the Italian army in the 60's to Invade East Germany if it tried. The Italians would scoff at the suggestion.

Now, The RUN sends an order from belgium to the Argentine army, an army which they fought 2 or 3 years ago. Would that order be followed? Unlikly. Unless Argentina was seperate from the whims of other nations of the collective, I doubt they would put down their arms, only to pick them up again to fight for you.

Now, on to the ESA. Well, i didn't know that orginizations still existed the way they did before. Facinating. And isn't it even more so that I somehow gave up my shares when I re-started my own program?

Lets put this into Modern Context. The ESA's member nations include Italy. But Italy ALSO has its own agency, Agenzia Spaziale Italiana, or ASI. And that agency does the same things as the ESA, only on an independant level.

So, no, I did not give up my partial ownership of the ESA through the creation of a seperate program. As a matter of fact, I just recently became aware of my shares throuhg Italy AND Greece. Argue it how you may, but your satilites cannot budge without my approval.

Sorry.

"But, EADS...!"

EADS markets and develops rockets, missles, etc. But it does not launch them. The EAS launches them.

Launch(s) approved? Italy AND Greece votes no. Launch(s) are a no-go.

Now what you COULD do is develop your own space program, as you have a good portion of the technology at your disposal. But you, along with the rest of Earth V, has to RP such development. Look at Samtonia. Despite the Empire despising such a program, I think it was a great step for him OOC'ly.

OOC: Wait, wait hold up. Vineyard is invading Peru? I do have a rather large fleet ‘North Pacific Fleet’ off the coast of Chile. I probably wouldn’t have really minded the fleet because at the moment we have no beef but I would ask what its intentions were.

Nevertheless IC (I get a little insightful like a history book):

Troubling news, troubling news indeed. Of all the possible scenarios that could erupt the fragile peace in South America, this was the least suspected route it would take. Sharina and RUN were throwing words around with apparent reckless abandon but at this point that’s all it was…a yelling match. The CSA has slipped beneath the radar in South America getting on Sharina’s good side and nobodies bad side. Braska was making ground in Brazil which was pleasing to just about everyone. Before them Brazil and company was run by...ill-fated leaders to put it gently. The government wasn’t technically in place yet and it was still proving its leadership quality. Every nation in the area was eager to lend a hand. Sharina enjoyed the fact that another country would become unavailable to European colonization, and the Philippines and RUN were glad to see a strong democratic nation evolve from the ashes of its former regime. However one cannot put down the former government as so many are quite eager and willing to do. True, in its original form the government was a loose cannon bent on destructive imperialism but near the end of its rule the DP government was making broad leaps into democracy. One could even argue that they laid the groundwork in their dying days for Braska to take the helm.

Yet out of all of this came an unlikely player…Vineyard. Always a rather militaristic country they were coming out of numerous wars in the Middle East and the Mediterranean. Now, for one reason or another, they had turned their attention to the America’s or more specifically Peru. They came under the guise of a peacekeeping mission much like the Philippines or RUN. However it would become apparent that their true mission was much different. The situation would quickly get choppy as two fleets in relative proximity now looked as if they would be squaring off. The upper hand was clearly in favor of the Philippines as there main supply line and naval bases were much closer then Vineyard’s. Nevertheless a quick battle meant a hellish slugfest in which the odds were as even as they would get. Or would they? Sharina had made clear their intention to keep foreign aka Europeans out of the America’s. Any hostile movement in Peru or Bolivia would draw immediate fire on Vineyard from Sharina. Vineyards movements against RUN forces would surely draw them into the ensuing conflict causing Vineyard to seek help. With connections to Germany and elsewhere this simple contained conflict could, if enough things were to fall into place, cause a battle on biblical proportions across the globe. Powder Keg indeed.

That still left The Philippines facing off against Vineyard, not yet in battle though. This is where things became complicated, if everything else wasn’t already. Vineyard and RUN were squaring off because of Vineyard’s fears that their joint withdrawal with The Philippines was simply a hoax to allow them a free reign over South America. This made their actions in the region hostile leading Sharina to believe that Vineyard was hell bent on annexation something still very much in the air giving them every right to feel that way. The Philippines, however, wanted nothing but freedom and independence in South America. The Philippines now was behind the proverbial rock and hard place. Join Vineyard and ‘liberate’ South American nations under RUN control although Vineyards true intentions are very much in doubt, Join RUN and counter Vineyard risking a large scale war while perhaps betraying the good guy, fight not on any side but to keep those countries in question free no matter the cost, or try and diffuse the situation as quickly and peacefully as possible…something much much much easier said then done.

As that was being figured out the North Pacific Fleet was put on high alert, air patrols increased, and the likes. The Philippines was going to aim for peace but didn’t want to be caught with their pants down.

-Panama Canal, Panama-

High Admiral Dragomir looked through the thick layer of bullet-proof glass on the Tomeslav's command deck. A cavador Carrier, it was never the less one of the biggest ships in the fleet, and the fleet's flagship. His men ran to and fro, getting this and that in order. Time to lok pretty.

He stood up and adjusted his collar. Before him lay the Panama canal, with the only thing between his ship and Sharina's bristling defences a mere assault frigate. Streams of men came on deck, lining up in neat orderly rows in dress uniform.

"AT ATTENTION!"

The sailors clapsed their hands behind their back and threw up their chins.

High Admiral Dragomir then reached for a loudspeaker.

"Prepare to enter the canal."

He then deftly switched the radio on.

"Panama, this is High Admiral Dragomir of the Vineyardian Empire. Requesting passage!" he beamed. Despite feeling guilty about leaving the 2nd without any support in Peru, he knew that this moment, the passage through panama, was bigger than any battle he had been in before. Alas, it was not a battle, but a grand event. Never before had a velles of the Empire passed through the panama canal. And here he was, the first Admiral to do so. Not the first ship, true, but the first admiral. The assault frigate ahead of the Tomeslav was there merely to preceed the carrier in the event that they ran into trouble in the carribbean as they came out.

He wrung wrung his hands waiting for a reply from the Sharinians.


-Lima, Peru-

Military Police patroled the streets in pairs of two, with the local poliece assumed their normal duties as they would have under DP. Besides the small force of 500 patroling the streets, there was only 50 men of the Logistics Brigade protecting warehouses full of supplies intended for the 2nd battlegroup, which was somewhere in the Andes, heading south. A constant line of trucks and other conficated vehicules shipped what appeared to be endless supplies to the front. 5 Logistics officers were going through the country side purchasing agricultural products and other essential supplies. One oddity was the purchase of 500 hand-woven baskets to provide additional packing for dried foods being sent off to the front. Besides the boost to the local econemy, it warmed the people up to the peacekeepers, some even venturing to offer their services as guides for the army's expedition.

The Guide Corp, as it became to be known, was a loose group of 500 Peruvian men sent out ahead to guide the troops through the perilous slopes. Armed with only a HD 2000 Springfeild pistol each, they were ment to serve as skirmishers as a sort in the case the 2nd was attacked from the front.

OOC: The only nations with satilite capabilities are: GR, Vineyard, TG6R, Sharina, and Samtonia.
OOC:
Hmm... I would like to say that I'm having satellites in the space. Look at wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_March_3A). In 1970 the first chinese satellite was launched into space.

OOC:
Hmm... I would like to say that I'm having satellites in the space. Look at wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_March_3A). In 1970 the first chinese satellite was launched into space.

[ooc: I would second this; of course, Egypt only has civilian space tech. Nonetheless, the list in general is awfully exclusive...]

I most certainly can. May take awhile, but ill gradually put them up.

I auctually expected resistance to my Invasion of peru. Although I do note a hint of sarcasm. Perhaps you find verbal OOC assults more gratifying that IC assaults? Is that what you consider 'resistance' tieing me up with finding posts I previously made? About questioning the validity of every move I make? Im sorry, but in Earth V, that's not how we 'fight'. We fight with troops, bullets, planes, and tanks.

And yes. I do not expect to get away with it most of the time.
-Cuba lost
-Russia lost
-Pacific Fleet nuked
-200,000 men nuked
-200,000 man expedition in Brazil crushed. No survivors.
-Parts of nambia lost to V.I. after a long and bitter fight.

So, no. i hardly expect to win all the time. But trends that you have exibited include complaining (Albeit in a civilized nature) about it, questioning its validity, demanding proof, and finally pulling oput the "If"s and "Would have"s

And while true, your nation is something of a democracy, lets look at modern examples.

The USA is a democracy. They why did the people of Iraq resist our attemopts to free them? Odd.

Somaila was a Democracy. But back when it invaded Ethiopia (Which was communist at the time), the people resisted! Another oddity?

You love WW2 References. As do I. But after the facist powers fell, the peoples in those regions did not join the US army, the French army, or the UK army. They joined their nation's army, an army that would not be bossed around by anyone else besides their own nation.

For instance: The USA could not tell the Italian army in the 60's to Invade East Germany if it tried. The Italians would scoff at the suggestion.

Now, The RUN sends an order from belgium to the Argentine army, an army which they fought 2 or 3 years ago. Would that order be followed? Unlikly. Unless Argentina was seperate from the whims of other nations of the collective, I doubt they would put down their arms, only to pick them up again to fight for you.

Now, on to the ESA. Well, i didn't know that orginizations still existed the way they did before. Facinating. And isn't it even more so that I somehow gave up my shares when I re-started my own program?

Lets put this into Modern Context. The ESA's member nations include Italy. But Italy ALSO has its own agency, Agenzia Spaziale Italiana, or ASI. And that agency does the same things as the ESA, only on an independant level.

So, no, I did not give up my partial ownership of the ESA through the creation of a seperate program. As a matter of fact, I just recently became aware of my shares throuhg Italy AND Greece. Argue it how you may, but your satilites cannot budge without my approval.

Sorry.

"But, EADS...!"

EADS markets and develops rockets, missles, etc. But it does not launch them. The EAS launches them.

Launch(s) approved? Italy AND Greece votes no. Launch(s) are a no-go.

Now what you COULD do is develop your own space program, as you have a good portion of the technology at your disposal. But you, along with the rest of Earth V, has to RP such development. Look at Samtonia. Despite the Empire despising such a program, I think it was a great step for him OOC'ly.

Thanks, for taking the time for digging up the posts I missed. It's much appreciated. No Sarcasm, just bad typing on my part. Note: In the future, if I use sarcasm I will add tags stating so.

First question, no- I find neither type of assault gratifying and it was not my intention to assault you, either IC or OCC. Well, I could assault you IC- but right now I'm not doing that. If, you took my occ comments as an assault; I'm sorry.

Second question, no- I just wanted a reference post so I could figure out where and how you got their. As you can see now, I have no clue.

Here's a good quote- "The pen is mightier then the sword". When you question why someone does something you can most of the time make them question it themselves why they are doing that action and maybe get them to stop that action.

So, no. I hardly expect to win all the time. But trends that you have exhibited include complaining (Albeit in a civilized nature) about it, questioning its validity, demanding proof, and finally pulling out the "If"s and "Would have"s

I don't see how that is a bad thing. If only more people took the time to demand answers to questions they don't know. Oh, well a person can dream. As to the If's and Would Have's, sorry old habits die hard and I love If's and Would Have's. :D Here's one for thought; What if I hadn't join Earth V?

Actually, the USA is a Federal republic. Their's a minor differences between a Republic and true Democracy, suffice to say most free nations say their democratic hence democracy when in fact most nations are Republics or Constitutional monarchs. As to the Iraqi thing, I'm not even going to go there. If you want to have a political debate, I know some good sites that have debated that issue to death. NS [II] and for that matter Earth V in my opinion are not the place for debating Political issues of the day.

Not, all my nations are democracies. As, I've said before I added a twist to how I'm going to RP them.

Somalia not Somaila and I couldn't find any proof of Somalia being a democracy. In, fact I found the opposite was true. [Enter Sarcasm]Must be another oddity, they just love to pop out of nowhere, huh?[End Sarcasm :rolleyes:] Correct, Ethiopia had just turned communist just a few years before Somalia attacked Ethiopia starting the Ogaden War (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ogaden_War). However, Somalia was not a democracy at the time the war started. Considering the guy who was the head of state of Somalia got his power through a military coup also.

Your statement about not being bossed around by other nations armies is actually incorrect, but only to a degree. West Germany was part of NATO and NATO was led by an American general. So, when that general said send such and such units here it was carried out. I'm speaking though of in country, as West Germany never sent an army overseas to my knowledge.

Considering, Italy does not border Germany. I'm not surprised they would scoff at the suggestion. [Enter Sarcasm]I bet a good excuse is coming for that Bad Example.[End Sarcasm :rolleyes:]

The RUN didn't exist two or three years ago. So, your whole point there is kind of invalid. 5th time I've said this, as I'm working on it I creating a sort of new United Nations. Except, with more of an attitude. However, my goals remain the same as the real UN. Avoid conflicts and try to settle things peacefully. You notice this as I RP with my new creation more.

Well, I was trying to keep it real. Those organizations exist in real life so some form of them should exist in Earth V. I agree maybe not exactly, but still Earth V is based on realism and those organizations exist in real life. BTW, you might want to read up more on the ESA, EADS and other European companies. Your not the only one who has it's own Space Agency. So, you may now argue all you want. If, our nations want to launch crap into Space. Were going to do so with or without your approval.

For the record, I also provided the link and you can check it yourself. EADS has it's own sub-company that handles Space Launches. So, t-minus 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 We have lift off of "Arianespace in French Guiana" Among many other places.

Space program is already developed as all the necessary technology is at our disposal.

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[ooc: I would second this; of course, Egypt only has civilian space tech. Nonetheless, the list in general is awfully exclusive...]

The list is always exclusive, if you haven't noticed. Still, there are a lot more nations with Space Capability then Vineyard stated and hopefully I have proven that.

Sharina's RADAR suites situated within Panama picked up the incoming Vineyardian carrier and assault frigate and sent the data towards PanHQ, Sharina's military headquarters for the state of Panama. Alerts were raised, but no military action was undertaken as it appeared the aircraft on the Vineyardian carrier were all on-deck instead of in the air.

Shortly thereafter, the message came in from the Vineyardian admiral, and the message was returned with a simple message.

"Please wait for authorization."

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Mina Veristek was taking a quiet stroll through a park in San Francisco, as her thoughts wandered. The Golden Gate Bridge stood in the distance, revealing the park to be Golden Gate Park. A young child ran across the field, chasing an errant frisbee. The frisbee flopped across a slope, and came to a rest several feet away from Mina Veristek. She gently picked up the frisbee as the child crested the small slope.

Mina looked up towards the child.

"Is this frisbee yours?"

The child nodded, and scrambled down the slope. Mina gave the child a smile as she handed over the blue frisbee. The child grinned, and gave Mina a bow as he thanked the woman. The child's mother crested the hill, and covered her mouth in surprise as she recongized Mina. The mother quickly ran down the hill and began addressing Mina, slightly out of breath.

"I apologize for my kid."

Mina shook her head.

"It was no problem at all. He's a good boy- he'll grow to be a strong and resilient Sharinan."

The mother smiled as she took the child away. Shortly afterwards, a man in a black suit approached Mina with a serious look on his face.

"We have a situation. I have just recieved a transmission from Panama. Apparently a Vineyardian frigate and carrier are approaching the Panama Canal, and you won't believe this."

Mina arched an eyebrow, "What?"

The man in black continued.

"The Vineyardians are actually requesting permission to sail through the Panama Canal. It appears their guns are not trained upon the Canal, and the carrier's aircraft are on-deck instead of in the air."

Mina nodded as she continued walking down the path through the park.

"Allow them to pass through."

The man blinked, revealing himself to be surprised as he had not anticipated such a response.

"Ma'am? The Vineyardians? Are you certain?"

Mina turned her head to face the man and locked eyes, even though the man's eyes were hidden behind sunglasses. The man began withering under Mina's icy stare.

"I repeat, allow them passage."

The man sighed as he began transmitting Mina's orders through his headpiece. Mina continued her pleasant walk through the park while meeting more common folk and children.

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Fifteen minutes passed after the first Sharinan reply, then suddenly another response came from Sharina.

"Your passage through the Panama Canal is authorized by the Grand Technocrat herself."

The locks of the Panama Canal began opening slowly before the Vineyardians, a seemingly impossible sight. The Sharinan media quickly got wind of this several minutes later as tourists at the Canal noticed the Vineyardian flags and logos on the carrier begin moving towards the Canal locks. The flurry of cameras, additional tourists, and reporters began converging upon the Panama Canal to witness the historic occassion where a former enemy of Sharina is allowed access through one of Sharina's strategic areas.

Despite this, Sharinan defenses were maintained at high alert so to be ready for any surprises, even though it was hoped by all that surprises would not occur.

A nondescript Sharinan soldier grunts as he attempts to manuever the last of the crates using a crane. The crate slowly makes its way into the loading door of a waiting Virginia class submarine, but takes a while as the entire area was nearly pitch black. The operation was being undertaken with the aid of night vision goggles, computer aided images, and laser range-finders. The crate eventually reaches its destination, and then disappears inside the submarine's loading door, and a disembodied voice speaks out of nowhere within the cabin of the crane.

"Cargo secured. We are ready to depart."

The crane soldier responds quickly.

"Affirmative. Good luck."

Five minutes later, the submarine begins submerging under the water, a dangerous action within its current enviroment, but utterly vital for its mission. The submarine vanishes from the surface of the water, and slowly begins making its way towards the exit of the large interior submarine dock complex. The camouflaged doors of the exit begins creaking open, as the massive hydraulics went to work. The outer face of the door was perfectly camouflaged with artifical boulders, crevasses, and shubbery. The rugged edges slid snugly into the interior door holding space, as the submerged submarine exits the cavern, followed by three other submarines.

A similiar event occurs within four other similiar submarine pens located at various points in the Bahamas island chain. As the final submarines exited, the camouflage doors closed, sealing off the pens from prying eyes of the world, and the islands return to their nondescript and plain appearance. The destination of the twenty submarines is currently unknown, save to their commanders.

A polar bear reared its mighty head and gazed upon a scene it could not comprehend, as his brain was not yet intelligent enough to understand what was unfolding before his eyes. He gazed upon a large mass that appears to be an iceberg, yet at the same time it wasn't. The polar bear snorted as it spotted a school of fish swimming near his position at the edge of the mass of ice he was prowling around. The bear quickly dove into the water, seeking its prey.

The bear would have been puzzled if his eyes could have discerned several large machines and dozens of workers milling around the iceberg. His limited brain would at least recongize that such things and creatures did not belong in the arctic landscape, but apparently the bear cares more for filling his great big hungry stomach. After all, the bear knows that the weather will be changing soon, and he instinctively knew he needs to survive the upcoming hibernation cycle.

Suddenly, the bear's head burst through the water's surface as he emerged from the water, holding a large fish in his mouth. He turned his head quickly as he heard an un-natural sound nearby. The bear quickly returned onto the ice floe, and began running off to enjoy his catch in peace.

The source of the un-natural sound came from a large barge with several hundred containers. The large barge slowly approached the strange iceberg, and eases into a large dock approximately 1 kilometer away from the iceberg. The words "SCV Castillanos" could be seen on the barge's side, revealing it to be a Sharinan cargo vessel, and several banners flying on the dock's loading cranes had "Hall Beach" stenciled across them. Two large nuclear powered icebreaker vessels sat in the water nearby, their duty done for the moment.

Despite the odd activity amid the strange iceberg and what seemed like a city of workers, buildings, machines, and docks, the activity seemed to disappear within the expansive landscape's bleak embrace. From horizon to horizon, all one could see were icy outcroppings, errant ice floes, slightly choppy seas, and a light fog blanketing the landscape. The water perked up every now and then as an breeze tore through the area occasionally.

Little did the bear, fish, or the uncaring landscape know that the activity at the strange iceberg would wane within the next couple of weeks.

Guyana, Dominica, Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados and Grenada:

In the territories in question, the final phase of the operation was coming to a close. That of integrating the territories in question peacefully into the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. In, time local forces would be raised to guard the Islands with Venezuela acting as a parent, protecting them from threats it could not handle on it's own. Still, that time seem so far away as the events in America were again spiring out of control.

Till local forces were raised, the defense of the nations in question were placed as the highest priority. On land, defensive positions and fields of fire were set up. The high terrain was ideal for placing Artillery Air Defense Systems to hit incoming targets. It also limited the number of spots available to land. The only sure way to gain control was by air and that would be no easy task, with new fighter groups be assigned to the Islands. Until new Airbases could be built, civilian ones were taken over.

On sea, ships and subs patrolled the area with long range maritime aircraft providing support. Should any attack come, the forces of Venezuela were ready and with the help of their allies drive them back.

Saint-Martin:

After nearly a week, the Fleet had arrived in the Netherlands Antilles to guard them against possible attack. With the fleet came the support of the Army, which landed additional troops on the key islands. Surrounded by hostile forces, the Kingdom of Benelux was taking no chances. With the arrival of the fleet, the ceremony was completed and Saint-Martin welcomed into the Netherlands Antilles and by extension the Kingdom of Benelux. To guard against any future attack, the Kingdom would permanently assign a fleet to guard it's Caribbean holdings and protect it's citizens from attack.

Chile and Argentina:

Along the Chilean-Peruvian border, the Chilean Army had been placed on high alert. Should Chile be attacked by the Vineyard Empire, the Argentina Republic and the Phillippines had promised to come to their aid. Surely, the Vineyard's wouldn't be that stupid as to start a world war in America and condemn to death an entire Fleet and battle group.

In the meantime, the meeting was finally set up. Delegates from Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina and the Philippines were invited. The meeting was to be held in a undisclosed location in Argentina.

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[B]Message to the nation of Sharina:

Why do you hold such hostility towards the Republic? You state it's because you wish to "limit European Influence within the Western Hemisphere". Yet, it was that very Influence that lead to the rise of a America. So, besides the fact that there are more members from other parts of the world then Europe, we know that the "so called European Influence" you speak of is not your problem with the Republic. In all sincerity, we have no idea why the nation of Sharina has such hatred towards nations that were once it's allies and friends. Indeed, the European Influence you despised so much need not be a detrimental thing. As there are many types of influence and not all of them harmful. Surely, the various members of the Republic and the Sharina Technocracy can find common ground that will allow them to work together for building a better world in the Americas. There is no reason for us to be cold war adversaries hell bent on a war that will benefit no one. Is there no place where we can meet on common ground?

We eagerly await your reply

The situation in South America which had been previously peaceful for the most part was now on track to what seems like its usual state of hostility. The showdown between RUN and the Philippines was well over and ironically they found themselves once again on equal ground. RUN had begun a campaign for a peaceful resolution with Sharina with high hopes. Regardless, however, Vineyard seemed hell-bent on ‘liberating’ nations integrated into RUN at the start of this mess. Once again the Philippines found themselves back into the thick of South American affairs.

As was the case with RUN soldiers, the Philippines had finished its withdrawal of ground troops save a limited number of Special Forces and civil affairs units which were working around the clock to aid in the construction and protection of said nation’s infrastructure. Nevertheless the North Pacific Fleet remained within the region falling back only slightly closer to Pitcairn Island in the event of an emergency. A few more naval vessels began to steam eastward including a carrier. Meanwhile the soldiers that had been removed from the Americas now found themselves, for the time being, in New Zealand for some R&R and debriefing. They would be held there for a few weeks and if need be rotated back into civilian life while other units took their place. It was understood that the Philippines had made it a personal motto to protect the sovereignty of those nations in South America. It looked as if they would be going to war if things continued the way they were.

In light of this air patrols were increased slightly and all naval units were put on alert.

Message to Sharina

We urge you to handle the situation with RUN diplomatically instead of with violence. We understand your differences but peace had been established and is now being threatened by a foreign force. We seek peace in South America and your presence and influence would be put too much better use if blood were not shed.

Aha your not so different you and I. says Africa to South America. :D

Message to Sharina

We urge you to handle the situation with RUN diplomatically instead of with violence. We understand your differences but peace had been established and is now being threatened by a foreign force. We seek peace in South America and your presence and influence would be put too much better use if blood were not shed.

Sharina responds to Brinkman Isle.

"The RUN has a silver tongue. While it professes peace, love, and cooperation, it snatches up nations left and right. For instance, while Sharina and RUN were at diplomatic loggerheads, the RUN expanded into Guyana. And now, even though Sharina's doctrine is not to get involved in Africa, the RUN has expanded yet again, annexing Gabon. This act alone may very well result in war between Vineyard and the RUN, as Vineyard was apparently preparing for an operation within Gabon, and is the next-door neighbor of Gabon.

The peace in South America will continue to be threatened as long as the RUN remains within South America. Look at it this way, the RUN was supporting Dweladelfinia while Dweladelfina attempted to annex more American land prior to its downfall. Then the RUN expands in South America, creating tension with yourself, and the Sharinan people over Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Then the tensions erupt for a third time when the RUN is in the process of annexing the Windward Islands, then Guyana, then now Gabon (even though Gabon isn't in the Americas).

What is next? RUN annexing Peru? Bolivia? Or even the Brazil Federation comprised of the people of Braska? The RUN is like a hydra, gobbling up lands left and right while sweet talking and multiplying. This has to stop, or there won't be any nations left in the Independent World*.

The only diplomatic solution Sharina can see to resolve the American crisis on a permanent basis is for the RUN to vacate all of its American colonies and claims. If we sit down at the diplomatic table, the RUN will most likely try to annex even more nations 'under the table' such as what happened with Guyana and Gabon. Then with the RUN gone from the Americas, then peace in South America will be stable as there will be no further foreign powers interfering or causing tensions within the Americas. Even Military Command has acknowledged this, by withdrawing their claim upon Michigan and Ohio, and now French Guyana.

When faced with a silver-tongued nation such as the RUN, diplomacy will ultimately fail- either through treachery or a complete impasse."

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OOC note:

* = Independent World encompasses all existing unclaimed nations or nations yet to be claimed by players.

In Reply to Sharina:

It seems, however unfortunate, that the tides of war have landed in South America despite our best attempts. We mourn in advance the loss of South America’s sons as we do for yours and RUN’s. It is with our most deep regret that this could not be avoided. We wish that the blood shed will be as minimal as possible and peace will soon find this war torn land again.

Nevertheless the Philippines along with the Emirate will always have our doors upon so that peace may be established. We will continue our efforts and ask that each party stand down in order to meet, even if for a last time, in a civilized manner. Good day sir.

Message to all Nations involved:

We seek no side in the coming fury. However, we will work with those nations that remain free to make sure they stay that way. Philippine forces, along with home-grown defense forces, will work together to make sure war does not spill into those lands it has no business being in.

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In a quick reverse troops were being sent back to South America this time with a lot more defense capabilities. Leaders from the Free Countries of South America had already called for aide and worked out a number of different contingencies. The Philippines couldn't cover every square mile of free land in South America but they would have to do their best. Chile agreed to host their arrival support the transport of troops via ground through South America. Aerial units began making their way through the Protectorate finally arriving at Pitcairn where they would make the long flight to Chile which would require in air refueling. It would be a long process but the Philippines cannot simply throw their convictions to the wind.

OCC: Brinkman- Chile wouldn't of agreed to your troops landing because you never asked. Remember, I'm RPing as Chile for the time being and you never asked me. I also, don't think they would be to happy with your troops coming back after that mess with you leaving them there for no reason. Chile is at the moment under no direct threat or being attacked. So, you sending troops back for no reason would be seen as an invasion. So, if you want troops back in Chile, you need to ask them (me) if it's ok.

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IC: With things beginning to calm down in the Americas their was hope that war indeed had been averted. Though their was rumblings in Peru about a possible invasion of the Republic by the Vineyard Empire and the fall of the Confederate States of America. So, far neither had been confirmed. The process started so many months ago by the president of Venezuela was finally nearing it’s ending. Would the world recognize his countries official claim over those nations? Would they just ignore it and move on? Or would a war need to be fought for his nation to finally be given the respect it deserved in the world? It was no longer a puppet of the Iberian Netherlands and yet day in and day out it was still refereed to as the “bitch” of the Iberian Netherlands. A nation that no longer existed.

Still, what to do with the nations of Guyana, Dominica, Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados and Grenada remain the question. Should they be completely absorbed into his nation as provinces, leave them semi-independent as protectorates or give them full autonomy.

Finally, after trying to listen to both sides, President Simón Bolívar, made the following plan. Guyana was to become a Province of Venezuela no matter what. The Islands of Dominica, Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados and Grenada in the Caribbean were to be issued status as members of The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. However, their status was to be as protectorates and would be allowed to maintain their own affairs expect when it came to the political relationships with other nations and the defense of the Islands in question.

Saint-Martin

With the treaty signed, Saint-Martin had been officially absorbed into the Netherlands Antilles. As such, they were given new papers and passports if need be showing them to be citizens of the Kingdom of Benelux. To make sure, they were protected from any form of attack. A permanent armed force was to be placed on the island along with the construction of a small Naval Base. To project air power, the Civilian Airport of Grand Case Airport would be converted into a Military Airbase to mainly allow search and rescue operations to be carried out.

You dont control them yet you can RP for them? I dont see how there is logic in this? I left nothing of a mess there...you claimed that i did but i didnt.
I am supporting our earlier operations making sure that war doesnt spill into Chile or any other free nation. I have no intentions of annexing them and have displayed no such movements.

-Somewhere south of Georgetown, Cayman Isle-

The small rubber boat glided across the water, with masked men crouched behind it, their weapons bristling. Three of the boats peeled off, while the remaining 4 kept going into the harbor.

Thunder rumbled in the distance, and dark clouds snuffed out the moon's rays from being seen.

The small rubber boats took no heed of the impending storm. Two boats pulled up against ladders onto a dock, while the other two pulled up to another dock. The men slung their weapons across their backs and clamored onto the docks.

Silence.

They crept off the docks and into the streets of Georgetown, ducking behind alleys and houses, until they reached a police station. Light beamed out of the station, and the occasional officer was seen milling about inside. A police car pulled up, prompting the men to sink back into the shadow, only to come back out once the two policemen in the car wrestled a hand-cuffed man inside. One of them men crept up beneath a window sill, and put his gun, a German HK-36E assault rifle, down onto the ground. Taking out a grenade, he nodded to another man. That man then ran up and opened fire, causing the window to shatter. His companion threw the grenade into the building, and the rest of their party then ran inside after the grenade went off.

Men were screaming in agony and shouting inside. One of masked men got a running start on the front door, and rammed it in. A few officers inside had their pistols drawn, and opened fire. The man swiftly ducked aside, and opened up on the few surviving officers, his bullets cutting through their body-armor. The officers fell back, and the rest of the masked men came in.

"Leave your casings.." One of the men said, looking at another man who was leaning down to pick up the spent rounds. The man shrugged and moved on.

"H...HELP! MAYDAY!" Frantic cries were heard from a neighboring room. A wounded officer had propped himself up against a desk and was desperately trying to call for help through the dispatch radio. One of them men wheeled around the doorway, and shot the man, killing him.

One of the masked men kneeled down and rigged the door with C-4. He gave a thumbs up to their leader.

"Alright boys, lets blow this pop-stand!"

And the masked men left. Within minutes after their departure, Police cars screamed to a halt in front of the station, with officers running inside. Seconds after the officer ran inside, an explosion rocked the building.

The masked men quickly ran towards the shore, sure to avoid roads. Residents began to wake up, going into the streets to see what all the fuss was about.

The Men were near the shore now, bu they still had a main and busy street to cross. Citizens milled around on it, wearing their PJ’s either staring in shock towards the flaming Police building a dozen blocks down, or conversing amongst one another, speculating as to what was going on. The men checked their ammunition, then ran into the streets firing. Citizens, shocked and frightened by their sudden appearance, fled back into their homes or in the opposite direction. But for many, it was too late. The men shot indiscriminately, killing man woman and child. Soon, the streets were no longer crowded. Screams echoed around the city as them men reloaded their weapons, making sure to leave casings and spent rounds. The clamored down ladders and into the water, hauling themselves aboard as their rubber-boats came by to pick them up. And just as quite as they had came in, they departed without detection.


-2ed Team, other side of the city-

They hit the sandy beaches, and leapt off their boats as the boat pilots got themselves into firing positions to protect their charges.

The men in the meantime scurried into the streets. Only a few citizens were awake, those whom had heard the blast. But the streets were mostly deserted, save the occasional police car zooming by to an unknown crisis. These men, like the first team, stayed in the back alleys, and slowly crept up to the governor’s house.

After about 20 minutes of weaving in and out of dark alleys, the men had reached their target, the governor’s mansion. It was, however heavily guarded, with police rushing around the perimeter. No matter. Their mission was not to assassinate the governor.

One of the men dropped a backpack and pulled out a dozen grenades. The men passed the bundle around, each man selecting two grenades. The men then split into 2-man teams, surrounding the governor’s mansion through the dark alley-ways. One of the men scaled a building and perched himself on the rooftop, and pulled out a German-made sniper rifle.

Once they were all in position, a flare went up, and grenades flew towards the building, only a few landing inside. The rest either detonated against the walls, or bounced off and detonated near a perimeter guard. The a series of gunfire erupted from the dark alley-ways, shattering windows, hitting the governor’s guards, or riddling the building with bullet-holes.

The governor inside initially pressed his face up against the window, his curiosity getting the best of him. As he did that, the sniper on the rooftop directly opposite him fired, and the round hit the governor in his left shoulder. The governor fell back, and glimpses of aids were seen through the lone window.

The Sniper smiled. Although such a hit would be considered a failure where he was from, the shoulder was his target. He swiftly got off the roof-top, bringing everything except for the long bullet-casing, laying on the roof-top. The sniper then shot up a blue flare, and the firing ceased around the mansion.

30 minutes later, 3 dark rubber boats slipped off into the night.


-The HRV Lord Vineyard I-

Admiral Kibala twirled a pen in his hand as he solemnly stood on deck, looking out into the night. A storm was swiftly approaching, and he still had a job to do. He nodded to an aid.

And with that, the carrier’s deck came to life, as Harriers streaked off of the deck and into the night. A portion of the deck then disappeared, only to re-appear with more Harriers. Within minutes there were 24 Harriers were in the night’s sky.


-Above Georgetown-

::FIRE FIRE FIRE!:: The radio crackled.

The Harriers dove out of the sky, plummeting towards Georgetown. The hastily-applied paint that covered up the Vineyardian Coat-of-arms on the side of the plane smeared as the plane went into its high-speed dive. A steady stream of missiles and bombs flew from each of the Eurofighters as they dove towards the city. After releasing their deadly payload onto the residential districts, the Harriers came out of their dive, releasing what munitions remained on the hapless citizens of the city. It was all over in the space of 3 minutes. The Harriers came back to the lone carrier, with their ammunition completely emptied (With the exception of the cannons, which still had quite a few rounds left in them). Moments later, 6 rubber boats appeared out of the night, and were swiftly brought on board.

Admiral Kibala grinned. Mission accomplished. He flicked a few switches, and the carrier’s lights went out. His small group of 2 anti-air frigates, his carrier, and a lone assault frigate then made its way back to the rest of the fleet. The irony of it all, was the fact that within days the fleet would join up with the Sharinian fleet to fight WITH them for the duration of the war.

Going back to his private quarters, Admiral Kibala took a document labled "CLASSIFIED" off his desk. He took one last glance at the orders, and smiled. The RUN was effictivly framed. He laughed and threw them into his fire-place. No one would ever know.


ooc: hey, I spell checked it this time!

YAYYY!

You dont control them yet you can RP for them? I dont see how there is logic in this? I left nothing of a mess there...you claimed that i did but i didnt.
I am supporting our earlier operations making sure that war doesnt spill into Chile or any other free nation. I have no intentions of annexing them and have displayed no such movements.

I do control them, I just haven't claim them or finished my RP in relation to them. All I was saying is that the government wouldn't just sit back and watch you start landing troops in their country again without you asking them. And since I have been RPing the Chileian Government you would need to ask me if it was ok to base troops in Chile. Something, you didn't do. God, I feel like were going in circles. :headbang:

-Somewhere south of Georgetown, Cayman Isle-

The small rubber boat glided across the water, with masked men crouched behind it, their weapons bristling. Three of the boats peeled off, while the remaining 4 kept going into the harbor.

Thunder rumbled in the distance, and dark clouds snuffed out the moon's rays from being seen.

The small rubber boats took no heed of the impending storm. Two boats pulled up against ladders onto a dock, while the other two pulled up to another dock. The men slung their weapons across their backs and clamored onto the docks.

Silence.

They crept off the docks and into the streets of Georgetown, ducking behind alleys and houses, until they reached a police station. Light beamed out of the station, and the occasional officer was seen milling about inside. A police car pulled up, prompting the men to sink back into the shadow, only to come back out once the two policemen in the car wrestled a hand-cuffed man inside. One of them men crept up beneath a window sill, and put his gun, a German HK assault rifle. Taking out a grenade, he nodded to another man. That man then ran up and opened fire, causing the window to shatter. His companion threw the grenade into the building, and the rest of their party then ran inside after the grenade went off.

Men were screaming in agony and shouting inside. One of masked men got a running start on the front door, and rammed it in. A few officers inside had their pistols drawn, and opened fire. The man swiftly ducked aside, and opened up on the few surviving officers, his bullets cutting through their body-armor. The officers fell back, and the rest of the masked men came in.

"Leave your casings.." One of the men said, looking at another man leaning down to pick up the spent rounds. He shrugged and moved on.

"H...HELP! MAYDAY!" Frantic cries were heard from a neighboring room. A wounded officer had propped himself up against a desk and was desperately trying to call for help through the dispatch radio. One of them men wheeled around the doorway, and shot the man, killing him.

One of the masked men kneeled down and rigged the door with C-4. He gave a thumbs up to their leader.

"Alright boys, lets blow this pop-stand!"

And the masked men left. Within minutes after their departure, Police cars screamed to a halt in front of the station, with officers running inside. Seconds after the officer ran inside, an explosion rocked the building.

The masked men quickly ran towards the shore, sure to avoid roads. Residents began to wake up, going into the streets to see what all the fuss was about.

The Men were near the shore now, bu they still had a main and busy street to cross. Citizens milled around on it, wearing their PJ’s either staring in shock towards the flaming Police building a dozen blocks down, or conversing amongst one another, speculating as to what was going on. The men checked their ammunition, then ran into the streets firing. Citizens, shocked and frightened by their sudden appearance, fled back into their homes or in the opposite direction. But for many, it was too late. The men shot indiscriminately, killing man woman and child. Soon, the streets were no longer crowded. Screams echoed around the city as them men reloaded their weapons, making sure to leave casings and spent rounds. The clamored down ladders and into the water, hauling themselves aboard as their rubber-boats came by to pick them up. And just as quite as they had came in, they departed without detection.


-2ed Team, other side of the city-

They hit the sandy beaches, and leapt off their boats as the boat pilots got themselves into firing positions to protect their charges.

The men in the meantime scurried into the streets. Only a few citizens were awake, those whom had heard the blast. But the streets were mostly deserted, save the occasional police car zooming by to an unknown crisis. These men, like the first team, stayed in the back alleys, and slowly crept up to the governor’s house.

After about 20 minutes of weaving in and out of dark alleys, the men had reached their target, the governor’s mansion. It was, however heavily guarded, with police rushing around the perimeter. No matter. Their mission was not to assassinate the governor.

One of the men dropped a backpack and pulled out a dozen grenades. The men passed the bundle around, each man selecting two grenades. The men then split into 2-man teams, surrounding the governor’s mansion through the dark alley-ways. One of the men scaled a building and perched himself on the rooftop, and pulled out a German-made sniper rifle.

Once they were all in position, a flare went up, and grenades flew towards the building, only a few landing inside. The rest either detonated against the walls, or bounced off and detonated near a perimeter guard. The a series of gunfire erupted from the dark alley-ways, shattering windows, hitting the governor’s guards, or riddling the building with bullet-holes.

The governor inside initially pressed his face up against the window, his curiosity getting the best of him. As he did that, the sniper on the rooftop directly opposite him fired, and the round hit the governor in his left shoulder. The governor fell back, and glimpses of aids were seen through the lone window.

The Sniper smiled. Although such a hit would be considered a failure where he was from, the shoulder was his target. He swiftly got off the roof-top, bringing everything except for the long bullet-casing, laying on the roof-top. The sniper then shot up a blue flare, and the firing ceased around the mansion.

30 minutes later, 3 dark rubber boats slipped off into the night.


-The HRV Lord Vineyard I-

Admiral Kibala twirled a pen in his hand as solemnly stood on deck, looking out into the night. A storm was swiftly approaching, and he still had a job to do. He nodded to an aid.

And with that, the carrier’s deck came to life, as Eurofighters streaked off of the deck and into the night. A portion of the deck then disappeared, only to re-appear with more Eurofighters. Within minutes there were 24 Typhoon Eurofighters in the night’s sky.


-Above Georgetown-

::FIRE FIRE FIRE!:: The radio crackled.

The Eurofighters dove out of the sky, plummeting towards Georgetown. A steady stream of missiles and bombs flew from each of the Eurofighters as they dove towards the city. After releasing their deadly payload onto the residential districts, the Eurofighters came out of their dive, with their Mauser BK-27 cannons blazing. It was all over in the space of 3 minutes. The Eurofighters came back to the lone carrier, with their ammunition completely emptied (With the exception of the cannons, which still had quite a few rounds left in them). Moments later, 6 rubber boats appeared out of the night, and were swiftly brought on board.

Admiral Kibala grinned. Mission accomplished. He flicked a few switched, and the carrier’s lights went out, and his small group of 2 anti-air frigates, his carrier, and a lone assault frigate made its way back to the rest of the fleet. The irony of it all, was the fact that within days the fleet would join up with the Sharinian fleet to fight with them for the duration of the war.


ooc: hey, I spell checked it this time!

YAYYY!

As the day wore on, after the chaos in Georgetown began to subside, a great anger began to rise throughout the town, and the rest of the Technocracy. Multiple news channels began to cover the incident within Georgetown, and the news is broadcast through every news media available, including radio, internet, newspapers, and television.

At approximately 6:15 PM, Pacific Standard Time one week after the attacks in Georgetown, the radio and television broadcasts were interrupted by an emergency broadcast. The newscasters were quickly prompted to announce that Grand Technocrat Mina Veristek was to make an address to the nation. Almost immediately afterwards, the television broadcast switched over to the Conference Chamber, where vital press conferences are usually held.

Mina Veristek walked briskly towards the podium in the center of the stage, in front of a large sapphire background with the Sharinan flag within it. The room was quite silent, as the news reporters and journalists dared not to interrupt Mina as she had an angry look on her face. She stared straight at the camera as she began to speak.

"People of Sharina and the world, I come before you today with grim news. Earlier this week, special forces troops attacked and massacred the people of Georgetown in the Cayman Islands. The special force death squad made a grave mistake, as they left evidence. The evidence at the Georgetown Massacre points the finger at the Republic of United Nations. The spent bullet casings, aircraft profiles, and several other pieces of evidence reveal the weapons, ammunition, and such are European in origin.

This horrific atrocity committed by the Republic of United Nations must not be allowed to stand. They killed at least seven hundred civilians and a hundred police officers. They even attacked Governor John Ibis of the Cayman Islands inside his own home. The Republic proclaims peace, yet commits in such atrocious actions. This attack upon the Cayman Islands clearly means only one thing- the Republic is planning to invade the Cayman Islands despite proclaiming peace.

The Republic must answer for their crimes today in Georgetown, and the slain civilians shall be avenged. Sharina will not rest until justice is brought upon those responible. The Republic has made a grave mistake by attacking Sharina in such an underhanded and atrocious manner, and now will pay the consquences for doing so.

A state of war now exists between Sharina and the Republic of United Nations.

May fortune be with us, and may it punish the Republic of United nations."

Mina Veristek walked off the stage, and the reporters did not even attempt to shout questions as they knew it was the most inopportune time to do so.

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One word is broadcast through the military bases and assets within Sharina.

"Engage."

Almost immediately, hundreds of warplanes, including B-2's, B-52's, B-70's, F-22's, F-18's, and F-16's began taking off from airbases, while the ones in flight are diverted towards their destinations. Aircraft carriers began launching their F-22 Raptors and bringing their anti-aircraft defenses to maximum readiness. Sharinan warships began bringing their defenses to maximum, while Sharinan submarines began probing the waters for Republic submarines.

The Sharinan fleets began converging upon the Windward Islands and the northern coastlines of Venezula. A taskforce of twenty Sharinan submarines began blockading the Straits of Gilbratar, having departed their Bahamas submarine pens a couple of weeks earlier. Hundreds of Sharinan cruise missile silos began activating throughout the Caribbean.

The cruise missiles roared out of their silos, on a straight course for all Republic naval assets, airfields both military and civilian, and various anti-aircraft defenses such as RADAR stations and SAM batteries.

The aircraft began their bombing runs on similiar targets throughout Venzeula, while a hundred B-2's set out on bombing missions aganist the Republic's military assets within Argentina. A similiar number of B-2's set on a course to attack naval yards and airbases within Republican holdings within Europe.

War has begun.

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EDIT: Tweaked the time interval to make it more realistic / plausible.

EDIT 2: Upped the casaulty figures to make them more realistic.

[ooc: really quick!!! post what sort of military units, equipment, etc that your forces will be using. Unless you've completely mobilized your entire country for war... in which case, provide a link to your military declaration - otherwise, good hunting --- but one more thing; will this be the new war thread or will a new thread be formed to manage it? Tell me quickly so I can make it set.]

[ooc: really quick!!! post what sort of military units, equipment, etc that your forces will be using. Unless you've completely mobilized your entire country for war... in which case, provide a link to your military declaration - otherwise, good hunting --- but one more thing; will this be the new war thread or will a new thread be formed to manage it? Tell me quickly so I can make it set.]

This is all SIC/OOC.

The 2nd Battlegroup, which I will soon me RPing as in La Pez (Or whatever the capital of Bolivia is), is currently in their typical combat garb, as they will be fighting in both the mountains and in the jungles.

CUrrently, they are armed with the standard weapons of the Regulars (See military Declaration post), and are currently plundering supplies form the Bolivians, no matter the civilian cost. The supplies (Droped off by the navy in 1 run+ Continous 'stream' of ships from Russia) are being offloaded in Lima, and are being shipped by truck to the front. SUpply lines are extended at best, and only preserved foods reach the front.

The 2nd Battlegroup has NO air support, but plenty of anti-air. Their armored divisions preceed a company-size force in the forward of both columns to serve as a 'probing' force consisting of Peruvian Volenteers/ Mercinaries/ soldiers of fortune. Armed with the occasional AK-47, they are all armed with a Springfeild 2000 , + whatever else they brought.

THe units are well rested, moving at a leisurly pace, as they take turns being put into 'foraging' units. Subsequently, the main column travels slowly to allow the foraging units ample time.

WHile the battlegroup IS in Bolivia, logically they would have been sent to Argentina or Chile to counter the forign threat during the of DP. And obviously they were wiped out, unless they still fight UE's troops somewhere on the continent.

[ooc: really quick!!! post what sort of military units, equipment, etc that your forces will be using. Unless you've completely mobilized your entire country for war... in which case, provide a link to your military declaration - otherwise, good hunting --- but one more thing; will this be the new war thread or will a new thread be formed to manage it? Tell me quickly so I can make it set.]

Ok, will do. I post my stats when I'm ready and when everyone else is ready. ALM, are you still going to be able to moderate sense you stated the finals will be taking up most of your time. If, that's true I think the best course of action would be to put the war on hold until everyone that wants to or needs to be involved has a chance to get involved, including you. I said this before, but I say it again. Good Luck with the finals. I know how hard they can be.

Also, I created this thread "Division of America" to address what would happen to DP territories. Sense, Sharina and others are going to be attacking Republican territory. I'm going to create a new thread to deal with just the war, if no one else creates one first. I will also create an OCC thread for sure if no one else does either.

OOC:

My military is in the military declarations thread and my factbook thread.

However, to go into a bit more detail...

My army is comprised of 100 divisions (20,000 troops per division, and 100 divisions makes up 2,000,000 frontline troops). A Sharinan Corps is comprised of 2 divisions, and each Military Group is comprised of 5 Corps. In other words:

100 Divisions / 50 Corps / 10 Military Groups

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There is a Military Group massed in Colombia, ready for action aganist Venzeula (I've RP'ed massing of troops there).

There are three Military Groups along the West Coast (including Alaska and British Colombia) and another two in the East Coast.

There is one Military Group spread out in the Caribbean- Cuba, Jamaica, and the ongoing battles in Haiti / Dominican Republic / Puerto Rico, as well as the troops in Leeward Islands and handfuls elsewhere on the other tiny islands.

There is one Military Group spread out in northeastern Canada and Greenland.

There is one Military Group based in the Mid-West, as the CSA has collapsed and there is no threat of invasion there.

There is one Military Group spread out in Latin America.

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Sharina may call upon reserves should the Sharinan mainland get invaded, and I can raise a few more divisions / corps this way.

Each Military Group is usually comprised of the following:

2 Infantry Divisions (includes Mechanized forces and AAA / SAM batteries)
1 Armor Division (All the heavy tanks like M1A2, M1A3, U1, etc.)
1 Artillery Division (for offensive operations and has Paladin + Crusader artillery)
1 AAA Division (exclusively AAA / SAM / Anti-air equipment)

Sometimes the Military Group switches out Artillery or AAA Division for extra Armor or Infantry Division, depending on terrain and current "mission" (conquest, defense, offensive operation, Blitzkrieg, etc.)

Hope that helps some.

The Venerable Monarch is refusing to get out in the sun until his hangover abates, until then, Turkey is making no formal position on this conflict.

OOC:

My military is in the military declarations thread and my factbook thread.

However, to go into a bit more detail...

My army is comprised of 100 divisions (20,000 troops per division, and 100 divisions makes up 2,000,000 frontline troops). A Sharinan Corps is comprised of 2 divisions, and each Military Group is comprised of 5 Corps. In other words:

100 Divisions / 50 Corps / 10 Military Groups

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There is a Military Group massed in Colombia, ready for action aganist Venzeula (I've RP'ed massing of troops there).

There are three Military Groups along the West Coast (including Alaska and British Colombia) and another two in the East Coast.

There is one Military Group spread out in the Caribbean- Cuba, Jamaica, and the ongoing battles in Haiti / Dominican Republic / Puerto Rico, as well as the troops in Leeward Islands and handfuls elsewhere on the other tiny islands.

There is one Military Group spread out in northeastern Canada and Greenland.

There is one Military Group based in the Mid-West, as the CSA has collapsed and there is no threat of invasion there.

There is one Military Group spread out in Latin America.

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Sharina may call upon reserves should the Sharinan mainland get invaded, and I can raise a few more divisions / corps this way.

Each Military Group is usually comprised of the following:

2 Infantry Divisions (includes Mechanized forces and AAA / SAM batteries)
1 Armor Division (All the heavy tanks like M1A2, M1A3, U1, etc.)
1 Artillery Division (for offensive operations and has Paladin + Crusader artillery)
1 AAA Division (exclusively AAA / SAM / Anti-air equipment)

Sometimes the Military Group switches out Artillery or AAA Division for extra Armor or Infantry Division, depending on terrain and current "mission" (conquest, defense, offensive operation, Blitzkrieg, etc.)

Hope that helps some.

Quoted for Reference, that helps alot. So let me see if I my math right.

Your closest troops to any member of the Republic are near Venezuela. You have 1 Military Group in Colombia. Each Corps contains 40,000 troops X 5 Corps as each Military Group is composed of 5 Corps. That equals 200,000 troops.

So you have 200,000 active troops minus reserves opposing me. Is that correct?

Quoted for Reference, that helps alot. So let me see if I my math right.

Your closest troops to any member of the Republic are near Venezuela. You have 1 Military Group in Colombia. Each Corps contains 40,000 troops X 5 Corps as each Military Group is composed of 5 Corps. That equals 200,000 troops.

So you have 200,000 active troops minus reserves opposing me. Is that correct?

Approximately that many, yes.

The majority of these troops are drawn from bases, garrisons, and guard duty throughout the south 1/2 of Latin America (Honduras through Panama and Colombia). These troops have some training in jungle and mountainous terrain as they trained on Latin American terrain, obviously.

In addition, there are troops stationed in the Caribbean Islands and the Leeward Islands (but somewhat spread out though for the Caribbean Military Group) so I actually have two Military Groups "close" to your Venzeula / Guyana holdings.

OCC: Note to Sharina- the following action takes place before the start of the war and is in agreement with no claiming any land owned by the C.S.A.

IC: With the Collapse of another American Nation this time the Confederate States of America, President Simón began to wonder what the hell was going on. That made three in rapid succession. Was the Sharina Nation behind it or was the world being driven by some evil force to madness. All he could do was shake his head. Still, this had presented his country a golden opportunity. However, the rewards might not be worth the risks.

With the Collapse of the C.S.A., a political nightmare had started up in Suriname and French Guinea. Simon knew he couldn't let that instability continue next to his country and military force was out of the question. Though tensions had begun to cool as no word of any kind had come from the nation of Sharina in the past few months. Their reason for their sudden quietness was as confusing to President Simón as it was to the rest of his staff. (OCC: This is where I got the tensions are calming down from. You were quiet for days and then all of a sudden bam you declare war on me. Correct me if I'm wrong, but you were awfully quiet for a few days about the Republic.)

Simón had no quarrel with the nation of Sharina, all he wished for was his nation to be taken seriously as a nation of the Americas. Simón, had a feeling that the only way for him to get his wish was with a war against the nation of Sharina. A war neither side would benefit from, something the people and leaders of Sharian didn't seem to comprehend. What to do? Force the issue, guide the issue or ignore the issue. The last opinion while the nicest one was totally out of the question. He knew if he forced the issue, that only worst would come to his nation and his people. His country had no legitimate claim like it did with Guyana. After a few days of carefully weighing his options, he choose what he hoped was the right course.

Public Announcement to the Nations of the World from the Nation of Venezuela:

With the Fall of the Confederate States of America, a nation that brought added stability and order to the New World, our country has come under pressure from unstable elements due to the Collapse of the military operations of the Confederate States of America in Suriname and French Guinea. We ask, beg you for any help your nation can provided to return those two countries back into a political stable and independent nation. We request the Red Cross, a Peacekeeping force, anything to be sent to those countries. Any and all civilian aid to those countries would be the most welcomed. As a sign of good faith, my country has prepared a Civilian Group that will distribute aid from our country. However, this force will not move to said countries without the direct support of other nations. Neither will military force of any kind be used by my nation in said countries.

The reestablishment of peaceful order in those two countries by any country will have the thanks of my nation and it's people. By working together we all can surely create a better world. It need not end in death and destruction of a world war. Whatever mistakes I have made, my people need not suffer for them. Surely, we can all put our differences behind us and find someway to work together.

Sincerely, Simón Bolívar [President of Venezuela]

(OCC: This is where I got the tensions are calming down from. You were quiet for days and then all of a sudden bam you declare war on me. Correct me if I'm wrong, but you were awfully quiet for a few days about the Republic.)

OOC:

I've been RP'ing in fluid time- meaning the diplomatic messages and stuff didn't happen once every few game years (as that's a bit unrealistic). I've been trying to RP the timespan between the collapse of Dweladelfina Prime and this current situation as having happened within a span of 2 game years (to give a more realistic feel instead of seperated by 50 - 100 game years).

Sometimes I end up having quite a bit of RL stuff to do, so I may end up not posting much in way of RP for a few days at a time, but that doesn't mean Sharina is "silent" for years. I'm just picking off where the last RP post or diplomatic stuff or whatever every time I write up the next RP post to maintain a sense of continuity, instead of huge decades-long gaps between RP posts.

Hope that makes sense.

[OOC: Because of the meeting and so forth just assume that my troops are still in New Zealand and so forth and have not been moved back onto the continent.]

IC:

The nation itself was torn between what to do and only because of financial reasons. Deep down everyone knew what was at stake and to simply walk away from the operation to provide freedom for said South American countries would be an ill fated change of heart. Still, money was stretched thin and the previous operation wasn’t exactly cheap. Inner reforms during this time proved just that more difficult and the proposed space program that had been talking about for so long kept getting postponed. Nevertheless it was generally accepted that to pour so much time and money into the operation and then to have it fail without a fight would be equally pointless. Therefore, if this meeting proved in favor of the Protectorate, the mission would be continued.

Philippine officials wanted desperately to be able to go back in, which the red tape wouldn’t allow, but they might have gotten a step closer with the fall of the former CSA. There adventure into South America proved to be more then they could handle and in what can be considered the greatest surprise, they had to disband all ties to their government. With this in mind they sent in their request to Venezuela to aid with a peacekeeping force. Hopefully, if they got this then they could have a jump off point if the meeting allowed them to reinforce the said countries to prevent war from spilling over.

OCC: To figure out if and when I could intercept your aircraft and missiles, I would like to have a general idea where each is coming from. Example, are all the B'2s taking off coming from their home base in Missouri, which is where their based in real life. Same goes for the other aircraft and missiles. At least a general statement by you from a state or specify country is all that is needed. That, I would know in real life if you launched all those assets at me. Also, do note. Declaring war on me is in effect declaring war on the EATO alliance. And as of late, my allies have been a little inactive. I have contact my allies, but have only heard from the one RPing Turkey. I haven't heard back from MC. So you and Vineyard might have to wait to the beginning of January for the war to get into full swing, I'm sure Kopps and ALM would have a lot to say and with them being absent does effect the course the war would take. One last thing, just a Minor Nitpick, The F-22 can not in it's real life current form operate from a Carrier. People, not all Aircraft can operate from Aircraft Carriers! If, you need help on digging information up about military equipment I know of many great sites where you can learn all about the aircraft or tank or what piece of military equipment in question.

OCC: Your response to the following IC message will determine my course of action. Next, to figure out if and when I could intercept your aircraft and missiles, I would like to have a general idea where each is coming from. Example, are all the B'2s taking off coming from their home base in Missouri, which is where their based in real life. Same goes for the other aircraft and missiles. At least a general statement by you from a state or specify country is all that is needed. That, I would know in real life if you launched all those assets at me. Also, do note. Declaring war on me is in effect declaring war on the EATO alliance. And as of late, my allies have been a little inactive. I have contact my allies, but have only heard from the one RPing Turkey. I haven't heard back from MC. So you and Vineyard might have to wait to the beginning of January for the war to get into full swing, I'm sure Kopps and ALM would have a lot to say and with them being absent does effect the course the war would take. One last thing, just a Minor Nitpick, The F-22 can not in it's real life current form operate from a Carrier. People, not all Aircraft can operate from Aircraft Carriers! If, you need help on digging information up about military equipment I know of many great sites where you can learn all about the aircraft or tank or what piece of military equipment in question.

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IC: [OCC: I'm assuming you still allow a free press. :D, time frame wise you decide when this message would have the most impact.] Breaking News: CNN has just received new information about the attacks in the Cayman Islands. What your about to see my shock you. From one of it's reporters in the area, CNN manage to acquire the following images and voice recording during the night of the attack.

http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/num/num1.html What you are looking at is a Cavour class Aircraft Carrier. If, you look closely at the picture you can see an Italian/Vineyardian Flag at the mast of the ship. In the background is the Cayman Islands. [OCC: Image in the background it’s night, the ship is lit up and you can see the flag mast and the Islands]. Why a Italian Vessel was near the Cayman Islands has yet to be answered. Also, if it is the same Italian Vessel that went through the Panama Canal just days before also remains unanswered as does the question of why the Sharina Government is working with our enemies.

The following radio transmission was recorded, according to our experts during the time of the attack. "::FIRE FIRE FIRE!::" The voices you hear are speaking Italian/Vineyardian. No word about the attacks have been issued by the Sharina Government and no official in the Sharina Government, the Republic or in the Vineyard Empire could be reached for comment on this new information.

CNN will continue to give you the latest news about the attacks in the Cayman Islands.

OCC: From there assume the other News agencies start to pick up on the story and run it.

Secret OCC: To Vineyard, before you accuse me of God Molding. I assigned a Submarine to follow you fleet and it's Carrier once it left the Panama Canal. If you didn't know, subs make great spy platforms.

OOC:

Thanks for the heads up.

I'll try to figure out my military bases. However some things are a bit different in Earth V- like the locations of some bombers. I don't own Missouri, so that means my bombers are located in Mexico, New England, and other areas. I don't exactly need carriers for the F-22's as I have airbases in Latin America and Caribbean to provide fighter cover all over the area. I'm using F-18's on the carriers.

I base my cruise missiles in silos, for protection and camouflage (as the cruise silos aren't as large or significant as ICBM silos). There's also mobile cruise missile launchers like the SCUD cruise missile trucks, and some cruise missiles can be launched by the B-52's in-flight. Yet others can be launched from carriers and cruisers. I'm launching the missiles from the various Caribbean islands and Latin America (the majority of these missiles are coming from these places). For the occasional cruise missile attack elsewhere, I'm going to be using B-52's and B-70's for the extended range as the bombers can carry the missiles, then release them when in range (then fly back to home bases).

Its gonna take a while to work out all the locations of everything I have, as I control probably the largest land area of any Earth V nation, and I control 63 "states". I hope this preliminary info helps you somewhat (where my planes and missiles are generally located).

I do have a question though. You've RP'ed CNN. I'd like to know how the RUN managed to get CNN company up, considering CNN is an US broadcasting company, and with the CSA in collapse, there would be too much chaos in Atlanta for CNN to function effectively. Just wondering, thats all.

OOC:

Thanks for the heads up.

I'll try to figure out my military bases. However some things are a bit different in Earth V- like the locations of some bombers. I don't own Missouri, so that means my bombers are located in Mexico, New England, and other areas. I don't exactly need carriers for the F-22's as I have airbases in Latin America and Caribbean to provide fighter cover all over the area. I'm using F-18's on the carriers.

I base my cruise missiles in silos, for protection and camouflage (as the cruise silos aren't as large or significant as ICBM silos). There's also mobile cruise missile launchers like the SCUD cruise missile trucks, and some cruise missiles can be launched by the B-52's in-flight. Yet others can be launched from carriers and cruisers. I'm launching the missiles from the various Caribbean islands and Latin America (the majority of these missiles are coming from these places). For the occasional cruise missile attack elsewhere, I'm going to be using B-52's and B-70's for the extended range as the bombers can carry the missiles, then release them when in range (then fly back to home bases).

Its gonna take a while to work out all the locations of everything I have, as I control probably the largest land area of any Earth V nation, and I control 63 "states". I hope this preliminary info helps you somewhat (where my planes and missiles are generally located).

I do have a question though. You've RP'ed CNN. I'd like to know how the RUN managed to get CNN company up, considering CNN is an US broadcasting company, and with the CSA in collapse, there would be too much chaos in Atlanta for CNN to function effectively. Just wondering, thats all.

OCC: No problem about the heads up. Take your time, I know it will take a while which is why I gave you heads up. I can't responded militarily until a have at least a general idea from where all your stuff is coming from. The more specify the better.

As to CNN, I just used it as a general news agency. I was going to make one up called SNN or Sharina news network. However, CNN exist in real life and has one of the most global networks for any US News Company. So, two quick things their. Since, C.S.A. collapse, we can either assume A. that Atlanta is no longer the headquarters and/or B. Which is more likely, it would still be able to function just not at 100% efficiency. Today, in a global world the news knows no borders. I was trying to convey that. If, you really have a problem with me using CNN as a general example I can change it to something else.

OCC: No problem about the heads up. Take your time, I know it will take a while which is why I gave you heads up. I can't responded militarily until a have at least a general idea from where all your stuff is coming from. The more specify the better.

As to CNN, I just used it as a general news agency. I was going to make one up called SNN or Sharina news network. However, CNN exist in real life and has one of the most global networks for any US News Company. So, two quick things their. Since, C.S.A. collapse, we can either assume A. that Atlanta is no longer the headquarters and/or B. Which is more likely, it would still be able to function just not at 100% efficiency. Today, in a global world the news knows no borders. I was trying to convey that. If, you really have a problem with me using CNN as a general example I can change it to something else.

Ah, no problems at all. I was just wondering where or what you were going with the whole CNN thing, thats all. Feel free to use it if you'd like.

I'm not sure if the news cameras can actually see the Vineyardian carrier as it was quite a distance away, and he RP'ed the weather as being quite dark and stormy, with lightining and all. And the attack was totally unexpected so there exactly won't be tourists or anything videotaping the beach or ocean at night in a storm.

Ah, no problems at all. I was just wondering where or what you were going with the whole CNN thing, thats all. Feel free to use it if you'd like.

I'm not sure if the news cameras can actually see the Vineyardian carrier as it was quite a distance away, and he RP'ed the weather as being quite dark and stormy, with lightining and all. And the attack was totally unexpected so there exactly won't be tourists or anything videotaping the beach or ocean at night in a storm.

OCC: [Sarcasm, sort of]Do we need to create an OCC thread for this?[Sarcasm]

Actually, the camera was from me. I supplied the image and the radio transmission to the news, through discreet means. As I said, above- I had a sub watching and listening for the Carrier. From what I gather, he said a storm was approaching and that though it was cloudy the moon was still out in some type of phase, either full or in a quarter.

His posts referring to the weather. A storm was swiftly approaching- Thunder rumbled in the distance, and dark clouds snuffed out the moon's rays from being seen. Also, he had his Carrier lit up for the Aircraft to take off. That would also make it easier to see. Well, it's night so I would expect it to be dark. Still, even in darkness there is some light. If, it was indeed that pitch black where their was no light. Him lighting up his Carrier for his Aircraft would make the Carrier stand out like you wouldn't believe. You would be able to see the light from it for miles.

Whatever the conditions, I would have gotten the picture one way or another. As for tourists, it's possible it's also not possible. Right place, right time can make all the difference. Someone could of been on the beach video taping the approaching storm. Some people do that as a hobby. Or no one could of been. But, that's besides the point as I never state specify IC how the image was obtained just that it was. Which, is really all that matters in the end.

I look forward to your reply to it, because then I get to decide what course I want to go.

OCC: [Sarcasm, sort of]Do we need to create an OCC thread for this?[Sarcasm]

Actually, the camera was from me. I supplied the image and the radio transmission to the news, through discreet means. As I said, above- I had a sub watching and listening for the Carrier. From what I gather, he said a storm was approaching and that though it was cloudy the moon was still out in some type of phase, either full or in a quarter.

His posts referring to the weather. Also, he had his Carrier lit up for the Aircraft to take off. That would also make it easier to see. Well, it's night so I would expect it to be dark. Still, even in darkness there is some light. If, it was indeed that pitch black where their was no light. Him lighting up his Carrier for his Aircraft would make the Carrier stand out like you wouldn't believe. You would be able to see the light from it for miles.

Whatever the conditions, I would have gotten the picture one way or another. As for tourists, it's possible it's also not possible. Right place, right time can make all the difference. Someone could of been on the beach video taping the approaching storm. Some people do that as a hobby. Or no one could of been. But, that's besides the point as I never state specify IC how the image was obtained just that it was. Which, is really all that matters in the end.

I look forward to your reply to it, because then I get to decide what course I want to go.

OOC:

Makes sense.

I was under the impression that there was going to be a new thread for the war or something?

OOC:

Makes sense.

I was under the impression that there was going to be a new thread for the war or something?

OCC: Your impression was correct. If you or no one else creates one I will. Not just a IC thread but, also an OCC thread. Their are a few reasons why I haven't done it yet. The main two being, for one I really haven't thought of a good name yet for said thread. The second reason, being I haven't really thought of how I'm going to react and also I've been waiting for that information I asked for. Where and when makes a big difference.

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[OOC: Because of the meeting and so forth just assume that my troops are still in New Zealand and so forth and have not been moved back onto the continent.]

IC:

The nation itself was torn between what to do and only because of financial reasons. Deep down everyone knew what was at stake and to simply walk away from the operation to provide freedom for said South American countries would be an ill fated change of heart. Still, money was stretched thin and the previous operation wasn’t exactly cheap. Inner reforms during this time proved just that more difficult and the proposed space program that had been talking about for so long kept getting postponed. Nevertheless it was generally accepted that to pour so much time and money into the operation and then to have it fail without a fight would be equally pointless. Therefore, if this meeting proved in favor of the Protectorate, the mission would be continued.

Philippine officials wanted desperately to be able to go back in, which the red tape wouldn’t allow, but they might have gotten a step closer with the fall of the former CSA. There adventure into South America proved to be more then they could handle and in what can be considered the greatest surprise, they had to disband all ties to their government. With this in mind they sent in their request to Venezuela to aid with a peacekeeping force. Hopefully, if they got this then they could have a jump off point if the meeting allowed them to reinforce the said countries to prevent war from spilling over.

OCC: Ok, will do.

IC: Venezuela agrees to aid the Peacekeeping force, however my country cannot at this time commit troops for various reasons. However, Civilian Aid Workers are ready to assit any country in the operation. If, the Philippines does indeed decided to send troops into Suriname and French Guinea. My government will make available the needed facilities to support any undertaking. Thank you for your help, the chaos grows daily over the border. We do not know how long before it spills over into the other countries.

OCC: Your response to the following IC message will determine my course of action. Next, to figure out if and when I could intercept your aircraft and missiles, I would like to have a general idea where each is coming from. Example, are all the B'2s taking off coming from their home base in Missouri, which is where their based in real life. Same goes for the other aircraft and missiles. At least a general statement by you from a state or specify country is all that is needed. That, I would know in real life if you launched all those assets at me. Also, do note. Declaring war on me is in effect declaring war on the EATO alliance. And as of late, my allies have been a little inactive. I have contact my allies, but have only heard from the one RPing Turkey. I haven't heard back from MC. So you and Vineyard might have to wait to the beginning of January for the war to get into full swing, I'm sure Kopps and ALM would have a lot to say and with them being absent does effect the course the war would take. One last thing, just a Minor Nitpick, The F-22 can not in it's real life current form operate from a Carrier. People, not all Aircraft can operate from Aircraft Carriers! If, you need help on digging information up about military equipment I know of many great sites where you can learn all about the aircraft or tank or what piece of military equipment in question.

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IC: [OCC: I'm assuming you still allow a free press. :D, time frame wise you decide when this message would have the most impact.] Breaking News: CNN has just received new information about the attacks in the Cayman Islands. What your about to see my shock you. From one of it's reporters in the area, CNN manage to acquire the following images and voice recording during the night of the attack.

http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/num/num1.html What you are looking at is a Cavour class Aircraft Carrier. If, you look closely at the picture you can see an Italian/Vineyardian Flag at the mast of the ship. In the background is the Cayman Islands. [OCC: Image in the background it’s night, the ship is lit up and you can see the flag mast and the Islands]. Why a Italian Vessel was near the Cayman Islands has yet to be answered. Also, if it is the same Italian Vessel that went through the Panama Canal just days before also remains unanswered as does the question of why the Sharina Government is working with our enemies.

The following radio transmission was recorded, according to our experts during the time of the attack. "::FIRE FIRE FIRE!::" The voices you hear are speaking Italian/Vineyardian. No word about the attacks have been issued by the Sharina Government and no official in the Sharina Government, the Republic or in the Vineyard Empire could be reached for comment on this new information.

CNN will continue to give you the latest news about the attacks in the Cayman Islands.

OCC: From there assume the other News agencies start to pick up on the story and run it.

Secret OCC: To Vineyard, before you accuse me of God Molding. I assigned a Submarine to follow you fleet and it's Carrier once it left the Panama Canal. If you didn't know, subs make great spy platforms.

ooc: And I know it. Submarines are incredible for that sort of work.

Too bad you didn't assign one to follow my fleet.

I just looked back at all of your posts since I crossed into the Panama canal, up until I attacked the Cayman Isles. There is not one mention, sic, ooc, or IC, of any submarine following my fleet.

This is what your only IC posts detailed:

Guyana, Dominica, Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados and Grenada:

In the territories in question, the final phase of the operation was coming to a close. That of integrating the territories in question peacefully into the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. In, time local forces would be raised to guard the Islands with Venezuela acting as a parent, protecting them from threats it could not handle on it's own. Still, that time seem so far away as the events in America were again spiring out of control.

Till local forces were raised, the defense of the nations in question were placed as the highest priority. On land, defensive positions and fields of fire were set up. The high terrain was ideal for placing Artillery Air Defense Systems to hit incoming targets. It also limited the number of spots available to land. The only sure way to gain control was by air and that would be no easy task, with new fighter groups be assigned to the Islands. Until new Airbases could be built, civilian ones were taken over.

On sea, ships and subs patrolled the area with long range maritime aircraft providing support. Should any attack come, the forces of Venezuela were ready and with the help of their allies drive them back.

Saint-Martin:

After nearly a week, the Fleet had arrived in the Netherlands Antilles to guard them against possible attack. With the fleet came the support of the Army, which landed additional troops on the key islands. Surrounded by hostile forces, the Kingdom of Benelux was taking no chances. With the arrival of the fleet, the ceremony was completed and Saint-Martin welcomed into the Netherlands Antilles and by extension the Kingdom of Benelux. To guard against any future attack, the Kingdom would permanently assign a fleet to guard it's Caribbean holdings and protect it's citizens from attack.

Chile and Argentina:

Along the Chilean-Peruvian border, the Chilean Army had been placed on high alert. Should Chile be attacked by the Vineyard Empire, the Argentina Republic and the Phillippines had promised to come to their aid. Surely, the Vineyard's wouldn't be that stupid as to start a world war in America and condemn to death an entire Fleet and battle group.

In the meantime, the meeting was finally set up. Delegates from Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina and the Philippines were invited. The meeting was to be held in a undisclosed location in Argentina. [Brinkman- I'll start the thread tomorrow, but do please come as this will decide the fate of those four South American Countries.]

IC: With things beginning to calm down in the Americas their was hope that war indeed had been averted. Though their was rumblings in Peru about a possible invasion of the Republic by the Vineyard Empire and the fall of the Confederate States of America. So, far neither had been confirmed. The process started so many months ago by the president of Venezuela was finally nearing it’s ending. Would the world recognize his countries official claim over those nations? Would they just ignore it and move on? Or would a war need to be fought for his nation to finally be given the respect it deserved in the world? It was no longer a puppet of the Iberian Netherlands and yet day in and day out it was still refereed to as the “bitch” of the Iberian Netherlands. A nation that no longer existed.

Still, what to do with the nations of Guyana, Dominica, Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados and Grenada remain the question. Should they be completely absorbed into his nation as provinces, leave them semi-independent as protectorates or give them full autonomy.

Finally, after trying to listen to both sides, President Simón Bolívar, made the following plan. Guyana was to become a Province of Venezuela no matter what. The Islands of Dominica, Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados and Grenada in the Caribbean were to be issued status as members of The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. However, their status was to be as protectorates and would be allowed to maintain their own affairs expect when it came to the political relationships with other nations and the defense of the Islands in question.

Saint-Martin

With the treaty signed, Saint-Martin had been officially absorbed into the Netherlands Antilles. As such, they were given new papers and passports if need be showing them to be citizens of the Kingdom of Benelux. To make sure, they were protected from any form of attack. A permanent armed force was to be placed on the island along with the construction of a small Naval Base. To project air power, the Civilian Airport of Grand Case Airport would be converted into a Military Airbase to mainly allow search and rescue operations to be carried out.


So excuse me if I call that a god-mod.

And dont bother editing the posts. It spcifically states when a post was edited after the deed is done.

EDIT: And below is my proof.

Whatever else is going on here, the official War thread for the Americas dispute is here:

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=511856

The Official thread for OOC discussions about the Americas dispute is here:

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=511493