Pyschotika
30-11-2006, 20:09
Imperial Reign
The fifth element of the South Pacific Fleet was on the move again, parting from the 1st-4th Elements whom were on their way to prevent any ships to come with-in range of Japanese Waters near Tasmania. The 5th Element, carrying some 10,000 Marines and made up for two 'small' Carriers and three frigates and one cruiser, had been ordered to seize posessions off of the coast of the Americas. It was, out of spite, a maneuvre to trump Japan's ever-fasting opponent. It had been put on a course to take it there with-in days, starting it's journey only two days ago. It was with-in it's territorial waters, and Commander Jimmu was pondering when to initiate ground operations.
The idea of takeing the islands was risky, but it was needed in order to strike a balance. Japan controlled a 'corridor' where it had constant patrols, deemed as the third quickest path between the Americas and Australasia. This, from now on, would become even more important as future supplies would be needed. Resistance on the islands was estimated at a pretty casual number, yet it didn't bother the Commander. His orders were clear, and they were to take the islands at all costs. And his Marines knew this, as well.
The fifth element of the South Pacific Fleet was on the move again, parting from the 1st-4th Elements whom were on their way to prevent any ships to come with-in range of Japanese Waters near Tasmania. The 5th Element, carrying some 10,000 Marines and made up for two 'small' Carriers and three frigates and one cruiser, had been ordered to seize posessions off of the coast of the Americas. It was, out of spite, a maneuvre to trump Japan's ever-fasting opponent. It had been put on a course to take it there with-in days, starting it's journey only two days ago. It was with-in it's territorial waters, and Commander Jimmu was pondering when to initiate ground operations.
The idea of takeing the islands was risky, but it was needed in order to strike a balance. Japan controlled a 'corridor' where it had constant patrols, deemed as the third quickest path between the Americas and Australasia. This, from now on, would become even more important as future supplies would be needed. Resistance on the islands was estimated at a pretty casual number, yet it didn't bother the Commander. His orders were clear, and they were to take the islands at all costs. And his Marines knew this, as well.