NationStates Jolt Archive

OOC: CP are you actually invading Vetaka or just blockading me for now I am thinking of the worst possible situation. Ill edit if I am wrong I want to make it clear that OOC I still have respect for you.

Vetakan Defence Force Central Command, Theeb, Vetaka:

"Red Alert. Go to DEFCON 1. Launch Emergancy Protocal Alpha." ordered Scarlet

"Yes Ma'am" replied an Officer as the room was now bathed in a Redish Tint

"Muster every Ship, Plane, Tank and Man you can. Call up every reserve and as many new recruits as possible. I want to show these dishonourable dogs to back off. Tell the Clandonian Ambassador to Leave Theeb now he has 24 hours or he can consider himself under House Arrest. Tell those fucking Clandonian Ships to back off or ill sink them. Advise all Clandonians to leave Vetaka as we can no longer guarantee their Safety. Bring everything out of storage. Now I must go and speak to the god foresaken press"

Vetakan Defence Force Central Command, Press Room:

President Scarlet Rogers was only 5ft5 in Height yet what she lacked in height she made up for in beauty. With a figure to die for she was the first Vetakan President to be featched in a Model Shoot. As she entered the room flanked by her Dominion Commonwealth Bodyguards she saluted to the various Vetakan Guardsman dotted around the room taking her place behind the podium and before the Vetakan Flag on the wall she was about to make the most important speech of her career and possibily the most important speech in Vetakan History. By now every camera in the room was focused upon her and she was being broadcast live across Vetaka and across the world:

"Thank You. Ladies and Gentleman I stand before you today before the great flag behind me to show my people and the world that I am not scared. I speak of course regarding the aggression shown by The United Kingdom of Clandonia Prime. Recently Clandonia has on many occasions showed us their true feelings regarding Vetaka now the sail to invade us and rob us of everything that we have achieved. I like many Vetakans and many people around the world wonder Why? Why is Clandonia doing this? and I answer with one word Jealousy. Jealous of everything The Free Dominion has done and achieved. Vetaka is a Democracy a Free Nation a Nation that guards and honours its Freedoms and Civil Rights more than anything else a nation that has fought for such Freedoms around the world and now we are threatened by a Nation whom suppoesedly protects such freedoms now they come to remove them.

I put it to the Clandonian King himself to please justify this unprovoked response you are not bringing freedom as its already here and you are not protecting your Allies as from what I can see its already been solved the only conclusion I can draw is Jealously.

Now a Vetakan rarely threatens another however I will make an exception in your case. To the People of Clandonia I tell you should your Military Forces even manage to get off their ships your soilders will die. I will kid you not Billions of Vetakans will die but that will not be without Billions of Clandonians as well I urge you to withdraw and stop this blood bath from occuring I make it clear now it would be more honourable for a Vetakan Man or Women to die in Combat than to die under a Clandonian Occupation where our women are raped. I as a former Leader of a Sovereign League state am shocked that the League will stand by and allow a member to destroy Freedoms of another nation a nation might I add that fought to bring an end to Slavery via the Theeb Accords a nation that fought hard to find a peaceful solution to the Virgin Islands Criss. I put it to the Sovereign League that the League is a shadow of its former self it seems to me that it only suits the League to act when money is involved, The Sovereign League is at this time nothing more than a Hypocratical Organization. I now speak directly to the Clandonian Prime Minister the Vetakan Defence Force will battle to the death to defend this nation they maybe smaller than your forces but we are well armed, well trained and surrender is not a word in our dictionary call it off or get on the phone and order a Billion Body Bags you are going to need it. Vetaka will not go down without a fight we will not vanish without a fight we will never surrender. We will live on We will survive and in the words of Daniel Pearce For Vetaka!!! For the Dominion!!! For Freedom. "

With that she left again flanked by her Bodyguards although it was a dark day for Vetaka but across the nation Vetakans where holding on to faith and to hope they all new what was needed they all knew what they would do if they came. If the Clandonians Came they would walk into the lowest circle of Hell. Across the Nation the Vetakan Defence Force was mobilizing. Vetaka was a natural Fortress. It would be a long and bloody battle but surrender was not an option.

OOC Military Stats:

Vetakan Defence Force Summary:

Supreme Leader: Supreme Commading Admiral in Chief Scarlet Rogers

Operational Commander: Supreme Operational Commander Jonathon Stone

Vetakan Naval Defence Force
Vetakan Air Defence Force
Vetakan Army Defence Force
Vetakan Security and Intelligence Service
Vetakan Coastguard Defence Force
Vetakan Domestic Emergancy Service Force

Official Total Army Manpower: 8 Million (Including Reserves) (Does not include Locally Organized Forces)

6 Vetakan Naval Battlegroups

1st Battlegroup to 4th Battlegroup: Consist of 250 Ships

5th Battlegroup and 6tth Battlegroup: Consist of 150 Ships

Everything except the 6th Battlegroup has been recalled and will be deployed before your arrival.

- Having trouble with my official map I may have to revert to my backup paint style map. Vetaka is an island nation and has been steadily fortified since the end of the Civil War our troops are armed with the latest in weaponary and equipment we operate Space Based Weaponary, WMD (with DC Authorization) as well as the OBSAT System.

- I am also operating Clandonian designed X-35 Fighters from the Dominion Commonwealth as well as a large variety of others.

- Coastal Defences are vast the mainland is littered with Defences and Fortifications.

Official Free Dominion of Vetaka Diplomatic Message:

To: Clandonian Foreign Office
From: Vetakan Foreign Affairs

I have nothing more to say to you people I have said my peice via my speech. You are sending your people to hell you can stop this just remember it is you whom is doing this and it will be you whom is judged for it. Pull back and we will forget this. However seen as you continue I order you to:

-Remove your Ambassador and Diplomatic Staff from Theeb within 24 Hours or he will be placed under House Arrest within the Embassy. Vetakan International Airport will give you clearance as soon as you request it.

-Remove your Ships within 12 Hours currently approaching the Vetakan Port of Theeb and Princess City. If you have not withdrawn them to International Waters within 12 hours then we will seize them if resistance is met they will be sunk.

-Because of your actions Vetakan Security Forces can no longer guarantee the safety of Clandonian Citizens within the Free Dominion as such we advise that all Clandonian Citizens leave Vetaka Immediatly the Vetakan Government has already purchased all outgoing seats to Clandonia on all Passenger Planes and will distribute the tickets to your Embassy within the hour. Just because you don't care about your citizens does not mean I don't

You can stop this Prime Minister my predocessor the late great Daniel Pearce forged you a sword which to my knowledge hangs in your Parliment why he did that I don't know he respected you personally I don't know why because in my books you are all frecking crazy.

I urge you as one Leader to Another Stop This.

Yours Free Dominion of Vetaka President and Lord-Govenor Scarlet Rogers

The Following was sent to all Embassies within Vetaka.........

Official Free Dominion of Vetaka Diplomatic Message:

To: Ambassador of All Embassies in Vetaka
From: Vetakan Foreign Affairs

Subject: Current Situation

By now I am sure you are aware of the current situation regarding the impeding Conflict between The Free Dominion of Vetaka and The United Kingdom of Clandonia Prime. Vetaka would like to make it clear that we are doing everything we can to avoid conflict however we can only do so much. As such to ensure Security of all Diplomatic Staff of all Nations Vetaka under Vetakan Diplomatic Law has Authorized Emergancy Measures as such all nations are authorized to carry Offensive Weapons for Defensive Purposes on and off the Embassy, Should you wish to Evacuate Theeb International Airport will give Clearance to all Diplomatic Planes as soon as it is requested.

We thank you for your time and support during this dark hour.

Yours

Vetakan Foreign Secretary Thomas Lewis

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Vetaka our military have served together during the Northern Ireland crisis and I respect you country highly.During war in any country and a UK2 Embassy is in the country we need to evacuate our ambassador from Vetaka.After the war I hope our ambassador can re-enter the UK2 Embassy in your country.

Rt.Hon.Tom Howard,Prime Minister of the United Kingdom2

From: The Lord FEnris Administration
To: Vetaka

We send this message in relation to the possibility of hostilites between Vetaka and Clandonia.

Due to the severity of the aggression which is aimed at you and the potency of the arsenal at each sides disposal [Of which Nuclear Strikes are an ever present danger] we would like to offer Lifesblood as a host for preemptive evacuees of the potential confict.

All Vetakan citizens will be granted full rights in our Nation, and we're presently freeing up airport facilities to allow any influx of Vetakan nationals which might occur.

We suggest that in areas where violence would occur if the Clandonian situation spiralled out of control be moved to our Nation immediately, whereupon shelter and resources will be provided.

We would aid you militarily, save that our Navy and Airforce are presently too weak to engage with any effect. If ground-combat erupts you shall have our full support however.

We await your reply.

-Transmission End-

To: Vetaka
From: Aurum Domus High Command

We promise to aid you in this struggle. At the moment we need help evacuating our embassy personnel and the High General himself out of Vetaka. The High General's personal jet made from a converted C-130 has enough space for all our personnel, however we need to borrow 10 APC's to ensure safety on the way to the airport. The High General should be arriving at the embassy in an hour, he was present at the formal declaration of oath with Hataria. If needed we will gladly help the yougn Emperor out of the country.

Official Free Dominion of Vetaka Diplomatic Message:

To: The Lord Fenris Administration
From: Vetakan Foreign Affairs

Subject: Your Offer of Aid

Greetings,

First of all The Free Dominion of Vetaka would like to Thank You for your offer of aid and this grand gesture will not go unoticed and it will be remembered for as long as Vetaka Breathes. However at this time I must decline your offer at this time.

Thank You we will never forget this.

Vetakan President and Lord-Govenor Scarlet Rogers

OOC: Its nothing personal its just IC I am stubborn twat when it comes to accepting help.

Aurum Domus Embassy in Vetaka:

The Armed Convoy of 14 APC's, 3 Tanks, 2 Humvees and 2 Apache Gunships arrived outside of the Aurum Domus Embassy the Vetakan Commander of the Convoy ran up the Gates saluted the Aurum Domus Soilder and began:

"Captain Wolf Vetakan Escort Convoy VDF 1st Armoured Division is here for immediate Evacuation of Aurum Domus Diplomatic Staff. Time to go your plane has been prepared and is waiting to move. You will recieve F-22 Escort from their to the border"

Aurum Domus Embassy

The Aurum Domans hurriedly made their way outside and climbed inside the APC's. Last to come out was the High General and his guards who had landed only moments before. They all were tense and wanted to get otu as soon as possible. The sooner they were outta here, the better.

As per the Jolt Ordinances of 20XX, a fax was sent to the whole world, once again straining the poor aging machines in this modern age of e-mail and video conferencing.

The quill penmanship. The parchment looking paper. The double signature. The fact that it was a fax for cryin out loud! It could only be one, questionably sane man.

Salutations to all involved!
It has recently come to my attention that there is to be a small spat between the Haven Nations of Clandonia and Vetaka. This in and of itself is a nonissue, Havenites have always been rather forceful in their handling of internal affairs. Such actions ensure that only the strong and smart survive in Haven, an extremely positive force in social development. However, the amount of foreign support for one of the parties is rather disturbing. Foreign intervention threatens to tip the scales and interfere with the progression that has both elevated and consumed so many Haven nations.

In nature, there is the concept of the invasive species, the species that is foreign to its current location. This species will multiply in an area, explosively growing until all is mindlessly destroyed in the pristine ecosystem they have invaded. These creatures are like cancers, and like cancers must be removed using extreme measures. They must be completely eradicated so the surrounding pure tissues may remain and continue to thrive.

Therefore, I would like to put forth a message from an organization of several Haven states. Any and all non-Haven military forces that attempt to interfere in such internal matters will be destroyed without mercy. If necessary, the fight may be continued to the origin of such forces to ensure the continued purity of Haven and the perpetuation of the meritocratic equilibrium. Be advised, we are willing to take measures to ensure the preservation of Haven.


Atal Amner
Atal Amner

TO: Lord Governor Scarlet Rogers
FROM: Caesar Jason Scotus Lupus

If they use nukes or other WMDs, I’ll level them and you have permission to use your WMDs. They are only mad because your part of the Dominion Commonwealth and they were kicked out. Give them hell.

Signed,
Caesar Jason Scotus Lupus
The Emperor of the United Dominion
The Lord Marshall of the Dominion Commonwealth

OOC:
Vetaka, you've got a TG, but I suspect much of it is obsolete. CP, the same plus my forces are going to jump to at least ten naval groups now that the other thread is done; same composition, plus the same others already present and the same reinforcements inbound. Unless, of course, all three of us decide not to tempt the higher powers with another face-off so soon and can agree on something else of whatever nature. I have some ideas in that regard in both of your TGs, and in light of recent events I say they merit consideration. Thanks.

SIC
For those USSW forces already in Vetaka, much to the chagrin of a certain Atal Amner who'd spoken without all the facts so typically, it was 'game time'. Weapons were prepared and loaded, ordnance rendered live, defenses being dug or raised (mostly at the existing air and naval ports to permit reinforcement later), and prayers said by those so inclined to whatever Divinity they chose.
The same was also being done in Wagdog, newly-emplaced Wolfe Coastal Guns being loaded and manned while interceptors of every class took to the skies. OBSAT was on high alert scanning Clandonian movements and dispositions as it had since the brouhaha in the Virgin Islands, and the DEFCON was ready to go up from it's current Three as high as needed; already the three Excaliburs were primed and strategic forces moving to dispersal points with utmost stealth possible. As with those in Vetaka, many Wagdoggie servicemembers of every race and creed prayed as they would. And likewise, they would need those prayers soon, barring a true miracle...

IC
USSW Announcement Re: Clandonian Aggression
I. Am. Not. Impressed. At. All. The United Kingdom of Clandonia Prime has shown its true colors to Vetaka and us time and again, and we recoil at the sight of a supposed 'constitutional monarchy' that makes compact with slavers and engages in wanton aggression every which way it turns. Your mobilization does not scare us, nor do your forces; and your reckoning approaches unless you show sense and back off immediately.
And to those in Haven who think that they can bar us from aiding an ally by mere telefaxes and threats, we have this to say to you. Your eyes deceive you, so don't trust them in assuming we're not already here; nor that we lack allies among your own neighbors inclined to give us yet more space to aid one of our own. Stay out of this, for the sake your own safety and our benign ignorance. Please. Our quarrel is with Clandonia alone, unless any make it otherwise; and we again appeal to the principle of enlightened self-interest that they may not take such a perilous step.
Regarding conditions of peace, whatever occurs they are Vetaka's decision and theirs alone. If it comes to blows, we shall give and take as well as they, and match their commitment with our own; flesh-for-flesh, blood-for-blood, and spirit-for-spirit. Per a Vetakan Loyalty Oath that I personally and gladly swore many moons ago before the hallowed Chieftain Quicksilver of the White Phoenix Tribe, my allegiance to Vetaka ends only upon my death; and I am not so easily found, nor so easily fought if so found, nor so easily defeated if so fought. Hence, Clandonia Prime would be best to simply sail its forces home and forget about ever annexing Vetaka; either whole or in part.
I kid not, for I have killed men myself in bitter Revolutionary War decades ago during Wagdog's emergence, and then again when some idiot fascists tried to overthrow what my nation had achieved some two decades later just after our reemergence from occlusion; just a decade prior to now, in a feeble coup attempt except in how it brought about my true being as things stand. So do not toy with me, officials of Clandonia or your allies; for I have suffered and repaid in full unto those who have given it to me more pain than most of you can probably even conceive of in my life. So has my wife and deputy, who is my equal in all things indeed, who also swore the same oath as me when she took up the mantle of UFAN Secretary-General. In short, where Vetaka fights, we fight. In the words of a great philosopher we both claim to honor, "We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately." That is all, and so say we all here in Wagdog.

Most Sincerely,
Carolinus Horridus
Commander-in-Chief, USSW War Office
Party Secretary, Wagdoggie Revolutionary Party
General Secretary, USSW Revolutionary Command Council
Lord Governor, United Socialist States of Wagdog

From the Office of the Animarnian Ambassador
To: Vetekan President Scarlet Rogers

Animarnia thanks Veteka for its aid in our current nuclear crisis and for its aid in treating our Vice President currently undergoing surgery aboard one of your vessels even as this is written; though a large contingent of our naval forces are currently on a classified deployment. We expect this deployment to not last too long and should the need arise forces can be diverted from this deployment to aid Veteka Defence Forces any way possible.

Vetekan forces have put their own lives at risk for us in our time of need and continue to do so; Animarnians always pay their debts but more so Animarnians also stand by there friends, and will indeed die for them if it comes to it. Our armies stand ready to assist you at your request brothers and sisters.

This Ambassador would like to make it clear that she will not be leaving; we will not bow to glorified terrorists; tyrants or dictators and this ambassador does not expect Vetekan protection during the conflict we know your forces are needed elsewhere we can take care of ourselves. Our Embassy staff will be armed with DAC-99's and CR-20 Assault Rifles for the duration of the conflict

This Ambassador knows the Vetekans are prideful and rightfully so for you have much to be proud of as a bastion of light in the world and my government; what is currently left of it expresses support for our Veteken Brethren in the strongest possible terms. May the gods and peace be with you. And if not peace may the gods guide your swords true.

Alison Carter
Animarnian Ambassador to Veteka

Our alliance with UFAN and our honor makes this answer easy for me. Green Hawk shall stand by it's allies, any attack on any UFAN member will be met with what force we can muster. I still have hopes in me though that peace can still be achieved, but that does not make me or Green Hawk a fool. Reserves are being put on standby for deployment (with Vetaka permission of course) don't make me order them to go into active service. This is your first and last warning.

Thomas Glower
President of Green Hawk

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Community for Common Economic and Strategic Development

We have heard of the situation in Vetaka, and as a COMECON member the collective membership of our organization is required to support them in the face of external aggression. The combined might of our nations, if necessary, will be tapped to support Vetaka and its allies in the UFAN. At present, we do not feel the situation has deteriorated enough to call a meeting of the security council, but if it is clear that Vetaka is under attack, Vetalian forces will respond immediately and the COMECON will host an emergency meeting to discuss the security situation and decide on a plan of action.

We are warning Clandonia to reconsider its choice and avoid any military action that might jeopardize it. The COMECON will not tolerate aggression against its members.

Interim Chairman Sergei Antropov

Bumpage (1) for Clandonia

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It is surprising that such a blatant warning by Amner would go unheeded, Haven will not allow large groups of foreign nations naval forces to waltz into her territory regardless of the cause. Vetaka is a nation in Haven and as such is met with its crucible. We support neither nation and care little of the outcome between them, however the nations of the Haven Defense Initiative will protect the seas of Haven from foreign intervention irregardless.

Should an attempt to breach the waters of Haven occur, it will be met with a force never before seen as the combined strength of several commonwealths, and independent nations sweep the seas of any belligerents. We (or 'I' more specifically) have no intention of continuing the fight outside of the boundaries of Haven, and will only strike if foreign navies enter our territory. This is the 'beware of dog' sign we suggest you heed it.

This is an attempt to prevent bloodshed, it will not be our last attempt, but when the 'line is crossed' as they say, we will give no mercy.

In the sovereign name of the Mekugian Commonwealth and the Haven Defense Initiative,
Praetor Jonathan William Keiso

From: The Lord Fenris Administration
To: No Endorse


We request that in the interests of peace, you and your fellow Haven members force Clandonia to cancel any hostilities it may be mounting against the Nation of Vetaka.

This will not only prevent civilian casualties but will leave Haven as a whole economically more stable and militarily stronger.

OoC: If they're using WMDs then surely Haven would be severely affected by all possible Nuclear Fallout, etc.?

From: The Lord Fenris Administration
To: No Endorse


We request that in the interests of peace, you and your fellow Haven members force Clandonia to cancel any hostilities it may be mounting against the Nation of Vetaka.

This will not only prevent civilian casualties but will leave Haven as a whole economically more stable and militarily stronger.

OoC: If they're using WMDs then surely Haven would be severely affected by all possible Nuclear Fallout, etc.?[OOC: I very seriously doubt any WMDs will be used, unless Vetaka uses them (which would see the very quick end of him), or Clandonia who has a fairly good leash on him]

The interests of Haven are Havens' we have no intention of inviting the Dominion or any other group of dirty foreigners into Haven, and will not tolerate their presence or saber rattling.

Vetaka is not a child, and does not need to be cuddled. We also do not see Clandonia as any major threat to Vetaka, or Vetaka any major threat to Clandonia, they balance each other and are fairly matched... they have created their own ring and they will fight it, alone.

We strongly suggest all nations leave it at that.

OOC:

Just to clear up Vetakan Policy on the Deployment of its Conventional Nuclear Weapon Deterrant

The Free Dominion of Vetaka is physically unable to fire Nuclear Weapons without the Authorization of the President and The Lord Marshal of the Dominion Commonwealth

The Free Dominion of Vetaka would never fire its Nuclear Weapons without being fired upon by in this case by Clandonia even then Nuclear Weapons are destructive to all sides Vetaka only operates a Deterrant in the evntuality we are attacked by Nuclear Means

Secondly.........

Clandonia Threatened Vetaka first I am mearly defending myself from an inbound Clandonian Battlefleet I will not surrrender at all and it will be a mutual bloodbath if Clandonia invades the attack will be repelled and it will end their I will NOT be invading Clandonia once I repelled it.

Edit:

I am willing to repel and fight Clandonia alone as such I have instructed all Alliances I am part of not to enter Haven Waters to aid Vetaka I agree with the Haven Defense Initiative. Clandonia started this and his arguement is with Vetaka and Vetaka Alone.

OOC:
Clandonia Threatened Vetaka first I am mearly defending myself from an inbound Clandonian Battlefleet I will not surrrender at all and it will be a mutual bloodbath if Clandonia invades the attack will be repelled and it will end their I will NOT be invading Clandonia once I repelled it.[OOC: We aren't asking you stand down, please do defend yourself and god be with you (heck sink one for me :P)... we care little for either side, but we will defend Haven territorial waters.]

TO: Praetor Jonathan William Keiso
FROM: Caesar Jason Scotus Lupus

Greetings, I think you know why I have messaged you. Those Clandonian are off their rocker again form the looks of it. I don’t even know why they were allowed in Haven. That was the weird thing to allow them in Haven.

Anyways, on to the point, you telling allies not to aid Vetaka during this uncalled for attack by the Clandonian dogs. I think those righteous and honorable Havenites need to step up and force those Clandonian dogs back into their cage because the Vetakans are what Haven is all about. Their people fit in what image that was created about Haven and the people within it.

I’m going to move some thing in Vetaka, but not by sea. My navy isn’t that big up navies. I’m going to come in by air using United Dominion Air Force transports. To show the Vetakans that the United Dominion stands back her allies. Are you or any of the other Havenites going to shot my planes down?

And one more thing, whom holds the leash of the Clandonians?

Signed,
Caesar Jason Scotus Lupus
The Emperor of the United Dominion
The Lord Marshall of the Dominion Commonwealth

Theeb International Airport, Vetaka

With the impending war many Clandonians upon embassy advice were hurrying to evacuate on the last few flights out. The ambassador and other embassy officials were lighting huge fires in the garden, the pristine lawn singed from the bonfires of equipment and paper work. Elsewhere the safe room, containing thousands in Clandonian Crown notes was being burnt, a marine chucked in a white phosphorus grenade while two others quickly rushed to shut the door. The last helicopter went from the burning embassy at five to two in the afternoon ending the Clandonian diplomatic presence as the war loomed. The rumours of the ships leaving and the impending arrival of a battle fleet with more on the way was in the air for the civilians leaving on the last Imperial Airlines flights back to the homeland.

The Imperial Clandonian Airlines gateway with the ten airways to the aircraft was crammed full of refugees and various diplomatic or military officials. People were crowded round a television set showing the departure of the battle fleets from New Danskeran and the reports of a Fast Battleship Squadron from the Fortitude Islands on the way.

"The navy will bloody annihilate these bastards!" Spoke one man.

"Bunch of communist sympathisers, there's the ambassador there if he gets hurt they will have hell to pay."

The embassy marines were guarding the terminal, worried of a Vetakan attack on such a large group killing a senior diplomat would degenerate relations even worse. As the last civilians crammed onto the packed 747-400 the terminal was left in devastation, masses of suitcases and equipment discarded in favour of getting everyone on-board to the short hop to the Virgin Islands where the Royal Clandonian Air Force was deploying its bomber squadrons ready for the heavy bombing campaign on the Vetakan homeland.

Victory Island, Royal Clandonian Navy Yards

Four Battle Fleets of the First Expeditionary Fleet totalling one hundred and eighty six vessels of the standard Clandonian Battle Fleet configuration. The large ships were loading up for the voyage to Vetaka, it was a long trip and the bombing campaign was due to begin within the day. Reported leaks were being silenced by the government in order to protect the operational security of the campaign, the naval preparations were impossible to silence with the vast amount of public interest focussed on the large naval deployment. Families around the county were saying farewell to their loved ones, the Kings order was to go to war for the defence of realm.

Government and media were showing mixed reasons for the war, on Question Time the Foreign Office Minister Sir Philips blamed the multitude of reasons for the impending war, the Vetakans were guilty of allowing communist invaders into the region posing a danger to Clandonian and allied merchant shipping as well as the general peace of the region. The pro-war demonstrators burnt effigies of the Vetakan leader and demanded death upon the Vetakans with flags being burnt with chants of 'traitor to the Sovereign League' and 'Bomb Vetaka, destroy communism'.

Elsewhere the 4th Expeditionary Air Wing was preparing to leave base at the Kirkland with its twelve Praetonian made ITA-200 Sabre-B/IA Space Plane Bombers as well as the forty conventional B-73 with the ten thousand support personnel for the huge logistical operation. The Air Force was careful about the Sabre's, one had gone down on the runway with its Falling Hammer Munitions after the hydrogen fuelling went wrong, radioactive material despite the safety features was spread across a base with the explosion killing the crew and the twenty ground workers. The 4th Expeditionary Air Wing was heading for the front lines, the Virgin Islands was a likely target for retaliation with military forces heading to set up defences and to set up the huge base of operations ready for the war.


Clandonian Virgin Islands, Eastern Haven

The small island chain was a hive of activity as military reinforcements arrived, with the 1st and 2nd Expeditionary Bomber Wings already in place taking over the small airbases on the island with the huge Type 1000 nuclear powered bombers made by ZMI with their Falling Hammer Munitions. The twenty thousand new personal was a huge addition to the normally sub four thousand of the entire Tri-Service complex. Civilians concerned over their safety were trying to leave with the airport totally out of the question due to the number of air force flights bringing equipment in. Air Force Long Range Transport aircraft such as the large C-5 Galaxy aircraft were bringing in defence equipment, Khan Missiles and Lance ASM's to repel any Jonny Foreigners who decided to try their luck and attack the islands.

For now they awaited, the lines of troops and aircraft parked up grew by the hour with shipping containers stacked full of weapons. The Khan Defence Sites numbered one hundred and twenty silos ready to fire with the last of the huge ICBM sized projectiles being lowered in by crane. These had never been fired in anger before, it would be interesting to see how the new ZMI products worked...


House of Commons, Clandonian Parliament, New Clanon City

The Prime Minister stood at the dispatch box, waiting for the silence and call to order to make its way around, MP's shushed in the tightly packed seats. The very sword that the Vetakans had given was in its glass box on the table along with the Royal Crown Sword, oh how times had changed.

"Mr Speaker, I come before you on this emergency session to make the following announcement. Six hours ago the Vetakans ordered our ambassador to leave their country along with any Clandonian nationals to leave their country for their own safety. I am pleased to say the ambassador is now self with most Clandonian civilians accounted for. The actions of Vetakans and their allies have been more than a provocation for war, the support for the warmongering and defeated nation of Hataria is frankly sickening. The Hatarians have been well known for their imperialistic campaigns onto the free world and thanks to a few brave nations they have been defeated, Hataria must never be allowed to rebuild. Hatarian civilians must pay the price for the support of their nations tyrannical emperor whom they could of swiftly taken down."

Taking a stop to take some water, his throat killing him from the shouting last night with certain members of the party...

"It should be known that the Dominion Commonwealths supposed leader The Transylvania took an officer of the Imperial Questerian Navy hostage while the Hood that was sold on the pretence of good relations was driven towards the Questerian blockade on Hataria in a war like manor. The Dominion Commonwealths aggresion in this conflict is a disgrace, their desire to build Hataria up into a war like state again is noted around the world."

There was a cheer from across the House, the speaker again called for order, the Prime Minister continued on with his speech.

"Vetaka is nothing more than a disgrace to the region we all live in, inviting foreign powers including governments viewed by this House as fascists and communists. The very worst kinds of nations that exist, these nations have come within easy range of two hundred thousand Clandonian nationals on the Virgin Islands. The support shown by regimes such as The World Soviet Party in the civil unrest shows interference from outsiders, intelligence has show the Vetakans were harbouring Wagdogian forces an ally of the Soviets and a member of the notorious Global Union of Socialist Nations."

"And so I make it here today to officially declare war on The Free Dominion of Vetaka for its actions of harbouring Clandonian enemies and its support of the Dominion Commonwealth in their aggressive actions against Questers and allies. Under the emergency Defence of Realm War Act I ask this house to support the government in the war against Vetaka. Addressing to my fellow Clandonian's, this war will not be swift and bloodless. Many thousands may die in the defence of freedom and democracy, but it will be a just cause to defend this great nation."

The house cheered as the PM stepped down, the scenes were broadcast around the country, many millions of Clandonians stopped what they were doing to gather round the television sets, computers and to listen to radios. Clandonian forces around the country and outside watched on the satellite link as their leader gave the go ahead, cheers and shouts as the nation went to war.

---

An hour layer the Foreign Office delivered a letter to the Vetakan Embassy in the capital.

Official Clandonian Response

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It is by the order of His Majesty and the Crown government for the declaration against The Free Dominion of Vetaka by the United Kingdom of Clandonia Prime for their actions in support of rogue Bolshevik states which support violence against the UKCP. On the order for His Majesty the King William VII for all Vetakan citizens to be given twenty four hours to make their leave along with all Vetakan diplomatic personal or they will be interned and arrested under the 2005 Espionage Act which is an offence punishable by death.

Vetakas civilians will not be targeted in the coming military operation, we advise they move away from all major targets of strategical interest. It will be the fault of the tyrannical socialist government that they elected for the deaths of their countrymen. Allies like Green Hawk should really value their lives of their people, nations of such small size have been wiped of the face of the earth. If Green Hawk sends forces the commanders and officers of the Clandonian armed forces will ensure your men will have a quick death to the bottom of the oceans of the Haven. This applies to all other foreign nations, you will be destroyed for interference in what is considered an internal regional affair.

As for the Wagdogian government, a spat of Marxist lies and propaganda is to be expected from such a totalitarian state. I can guarantee Wagdogian forces will be brutally killed because of their illegal actions and crimes of terrorism against the free and capitalist people of Clandonia. More battle fleets can be sent out easily to deal with the Bolshevik fleets which mercilessly spread their evil ideology and attack the free peoples of the world. Until the Vetakans realise the errors of their way the war will go on until it is deemed a Clandonian victory.


God Save the King



Prime Minister David Sistilin

Official Statement of King Alexander I

Although the Grand Monarchy is a part of the Haven Defence Initiative, and we take a dim view of any intrusion into Havenic waters of foreign naval fleets, this country will not become involved in this affair. This government perceives this conflict to be nothing other than the result of naked Clandonian aggression, and the fault of none save the Clandonian government themselves. If the Clandonian government wishes to create yet another instability in Haven through it's own imperialistic and aggressive actions, then it can do so without the support, be it military, political or economical, of the Grand Monarchy.

OOC: CP, you have a telegram; urgent regarding the Haven Defense Initiative and all this. I have some IC so this won't be spam, like the TG says a sub-agenda I'll incorporate here if Vetaka's OK with it. Vetaka, that agenda's mentioned in one of your TGs, and I highly suggest you think it over if you want this fought alone. You also have one more I just sent. Thanks all.

SIC
Lady Uthiria Tóriel Lathíriel nós Farlond, the Wagdoggie Ambassador to Vetaka was all action now as word of the official Clandonian delcaration arrived. The embassy had already taken up its emergency provisions, Dominion Commonwealth Armor being issued now alongside assault rifles, submachine guns and marksmen's rifles. Originally intended to deter terrorists, they might well have to deter commandos instead.

But that wasn't foremost on her mind reading the Clandonian statement, marveling at their talent for the stereotype. Their ignorance might just be their doom. But if not, it is irrelevant. There are more important things to attend... Picking up the secure, land-line phone to the Vetakan leadership, she curtly asked, "Madam President and Lord Governor Scarlet Rogers please; It's Lady Tóriel, with a matter of the utmost importance to discuss. VDF escort for a consular limousine to the Lord Governor's location is requested at once." Now there was only the waiting. Time. Will there ever be enough time in the world for dreams? Much depended on the answer...

OOC: Wagdog, can you please add a space line between paragraphs, your posts are hard to read when they're long.

OOC: Wagdog, can you please add a space line between paragraphs, your posts are hard to read when they're long.
OOC: So done, and thanks for another step up that I shall do from now on.:D Yeah, that can be a problem I admit...

Official Message form the United Dominion

People of the free world and people whom live in the righteous nation in Haven, I call out to you all to force the Clandonians to back off from what I see as uncalled aggression form their government. They hate it that their former rulers, which when you look back at them, were like the older rulers of Hataria.

The old rulers of Clandonia used the Dominion Commonwealth as a shield for their anti-communist actinos against nations in Nova Europa. And their current leadership is doing the same thing. The current leadership is only a racist hateful regime.

I thought they learned their lesson after they were kicked out of the Dominion Commonwealth. I thought they changed their ways. But no, none of that has happened.

So, I call for the honorable leaders within Haven to step up and control the racist hateful regime of Clandonia. Their current actions are disgrace to all of Haven. It is uncalled for a nation to act that way.

The Clandonians are the traitors to the causes of the Sovereign League. With a nation like that within the Sovereign League, the whole group isn’t doing what it was formed for unless it was formed to use for imperialistic and aggressive actions.

Signed,
Caesar Jason Scotus Lupus
The Emperor of the United Dominion
The Lord Marshall of the Dominion Commonwealth

OOC: Have you not read the Communication my foreign office sent you the Vetakan Government has purchased all outgoing flights to Clandonia directly but fair enough.

Vetakan Defence Force Central Command, Vetaka, Theeb:

The High Command had swapped their usual suits and uniforms for Combat Fatigues in this case they were Special Forces Black. The High Command usually had 12 Members but in this case they where joined by an extra 2 people these being former President Roxanne Wright and Bridget Smith a Strator Escapee. Current President Rogers looking up from the TV Screens monitoring the News Networks that where now running 24/7 Coverage of the situation she began:

"Its official the Clandonians are sticking by their original message. The Haven Defense Initiative has already confirmed that it won't allow any foreign nation to enter Haven and Clandonia is already banging the drum to pull in the Sovereign League Foreign Secretary will the league intervene?" asked President Rogers

Foreign Secretary Lewis shifted in his seat before going on:

"Its hard to predict Ma'am theorectically the League is bound to become involved whether they do is a different story. Their has been nothing public from any Sovereign League Member regarding the crisis but its only a matter of time however having said that Clandonia has pulled stunts like this before and its my prediction that most of Haven and the League is some what annoyed by The United Kingdoms persistant attempts to cause Conflict. I am also pleased to inform our Diplomatic Staff and Citizens have successfully left Clandonia" replied the Foreign Secretary

"Thank God. Continue Monitoring the Situation on the International Scene. Our Defences?" asked Scarlet.

The Vetakan Defence Force Supreme Operational Commander Jonathon Stone in front of a large flat HD Vetakan Map began while he talked he point at various places:

"The 1st Battlegroup has returned and has formed up all our Naval Battlegroups are ready for Conflict. As for our Land Forces we have a confirmed total of 6 Million Personnel deployed across the Nation this includes our reserves but does not include the local civil defence forces. All Fortifications have confirmed Operational Capacity and are ready. The Vetakan Police Force have confirmed their capacity and are now a Military Force in their own right. Coastal Defences are fully Operational and Mine Laying is proceeding as ordered. The Air Force has increased Air Patrols and has orders to shoot without Authorization from Command. Thor Weapon Platforms are Armed and Locked on preset targets. Excalibur System is armed and locked on preset targets. I have briefed the Atlantis Guard and they are clear on the Extreme Measures Contingency even if they dont like it. Vetakan Security and Intelligence Service has launched Operation: Occupation. Civil Defence Protocals are complete we are ready for these bastards"

President Rogers sighed it was really happening eventually she went on again:

"Speaker of the Senate what is the senates position?"

The Senate Speaker was an old man with hair greying he began:

"Ma'am the Freedom Party and the Nationalists have never got on but today Mr Parker declared his full support for yourself and personally put forward a vote of confidence in your Government it passed with the biggest Majority ever recorded in our history. He also raised the Special Powers Act and as a result you have been granted Emergancy Powers and the Senate Suspended for 8 Weeks. You trully have the people behind you."

President Rogers thrilled to hear this new now she trully had the nation behind her she replied:

"Excellent"

The Vetakan Nation:

Across the nation the people knew what they needed to do and they set about to do it. Vetakans hated Occupation they had suffered enough during the war and the people were not going to let some Clandonian Aggressive Imperialists destroy Vetakan Freedom men barricaded Houses and Women cleaned weapons. Every Vetakan knew what was needed and knew that the coming months would be hard but eachone of them many true to their Oath Swore they would rather die than see the Clandonian Flag Fly in Theeb.

If Clandonia thought this would be easy for every meter of Vetaka they took 100 Clandonian Soliders would die to repay the debt. The Clandonian Military better begin a recruitment drive they are going to need a few extra troops.

OOC: I apologies for Typo's ill proof read it later right now I was suppose to be on Call 10 minutes ago I will not be replying to anything until around 11

I am willing to repel and fight Clandonia alone as such I have instructed all Alliances I am part of not to enter Haven Waters to aid Vetaka I agree with the Haven Defense Initiative. Clandonia started this and his arguement is with Vetaka and Vetaka Alone.

OOC: Okay

IC: Vetaka, I understand that you want to do this yourself, but if you ever need help may it be food, money or a place to rest just ask. Good luck.

Thomas Glower
President of Green Hawk

Due to events The Grand Republic of Adamta has decided to add more military guards to the embassy in Theeb. If things continue to heat up then we will leave the embassy.

Signed,
Chief of International Affairs,
Jeff Goldblom

[Encrypted]
To the Leadership of Clandonia Prime

The New Greater Nicksyllvanian Empire wishes to support you're rightful war against the Vetekan scourge. We ourselves were just recently at war with such until a peace was forced due to internal issues. While we will not publically support your cause, we will be willing to provide monetary aid, ship military supplies and provide trained volunteers fit for military service. We ask for nothing more then an opportunity to properly strike back against the Vetekans.

Sincerily, Generalissmo Nicholas M. Sawatsky

[Encrypted]
To the Leadership of Clandonia Prime

The New Greater Nicksyllvanian Empire wishes to support you're rightful war against the Vetekan scourge. We ourselves were just recently at war with such until a peace was forced due to internal issues. While we will not publically support your cause, we will be willing to provide monetary aid, ship military supplies and provide trained volunteers fit for military service. We ask for nothing more then an opportunity to properly strike back against the Vetekans.

Sincerily, Generalissmo Nicholas M. Sawatsky

Official Clandonian Response

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Secure communication to The New Greater Nicksyllvanian Empire:

Sir, I must politely decline your aid on the grounds that if you were to be involved in this war then your forces might be targeted by the Havens regional forces. This conflict is regarded as an internal quarrel in the region and thus foreign forces from both sides would be targeted because of this. We thank you for the generous offer of support though, this offer will be remembered in later times.


God Save the King



Prime Minister David Sistilin

Official Statement

The intrusion of any foreign military forces into Havenic waters for the purpose of instigating or contributing to otherwise intra-Havenic conflict is to be considered a violation of Havenic sovereignty. Any further foreign military forces entering Haven will be destroyed, no questions asked; and foreign military forces currently in Haven are hereby given forty-eight hours to demobilise and depart before the matter of their expulsion is given over to the Commonwealth Navy.

We are merely echoing the sentiment of the Havenic Defence Initiative, and throwing our not insignificant support behind it; that said, Catalasia will not involve itself in the brewing conflict between Vetaka and Clandonia Prime. That is, once again, a matter for those two nations to resolve between themselves.

- The Defence Council. -

[OOC: Basically, what everyone else said. This is meant to provide the IC reasoning for other nations to stay out of the conflict, I guess.]

Aurum Domus would do anything for its ally, Vetaka. We will send a sizable military force to defend them.

Oron Military Base, Kataza Island, 10 miles off the Republic

The base was a buzz with activity. The C-130J's that would carry the 5,000 Imperial Marines to Vetaka were due to take off in less than 2 hours. They would be escorted by a squadron of fighters though they expected no trouble. The Marines were always the first ones into action and they were also the best trained regular infantry. They were eager to try out the new DR-83.IIs that had recently become Aurum Domus' standard service rifle.

Trucks carried boxs of ammo, food, and other supplies to the waiting planes. When the supplies were all loaded, Marines filed onto the plane. They were excited, all Aurum Domans love war just as the tribes of their ancestors did.

Finally there was a roar and the fleet departed.

The Imperial Commonwealth's words were never empty; and in fact, Catalasia had been mobilising since the first hints of intra-Havenic conflict brewing. The Blue Water Navy -- the Archipelago's pride and joy -- was still being prepared, propped up by a heroically staffed logistics machine and millions of men. The Air Force, while less highly regarded, was almost entirely mobilised already; across the islands, individual airfields and small bases carrying as few as a score or as many as five thousand aircraft were being prepped for potential action.

Glasgow Joint Military Base was a typical example of Catalasian activity. Built within a formerly volcanic island that had blown itself out, what was left of the island resembled a three-sided crater, one of its sides missing and affording a view of the open sea beyond. On huge floating platforms, in the wall of the mountain, on the winding roads leading down from the helipads and hangars at the top of the crater, masses of people and vehicles roiled; jeeps bearing sailors and marines streamed down to the docked ships, while the sky grew dark with transport and combat aircraft alike arriving.

This was the final stage of the mobilisation; the supplies were aboard, the carrier air wings were in place, and now all that was required was for the people to arrive. The aim was to present an obstacle to any foreign militaries that might choose to deploy themselves, in the form of the seven thousand plus strong Blue Water Navy.

In the actual HQ, buried deep within the remains of the mountainous island, a young Satellite Officer was monitoring Haven's airspace. He was one of several dozen, each one tasked to a different region; but he was the one who would first notice the anomaly. It presented itself as a small fleet of aircraft apparently approaching Haven's airspace; that, or he was simply paranoid. Well, it was worth investigating.

"Magnify image." Computer recognises his voice command, magnifies. "Magnify image." Again it magnifies, now showing them more clearly. Calling over another random officer who happens to be in the area, he asks, "What are they?"

"They appear to be cargo planes...." a few buttons are pressed. "Apparently they originate in the nation of... Aurum Domus. Never heard of them."

"Wire the CO."

"Right."

Tap, click, tap. Twelve asterisks (a password). A viewscreen lowers; a face appears.

"General, sir, we have detected an inbound flight of cargo aircraft accompanied by a squadron of fighters, originating in Aurum Domus. Their target appears to be Vetaka, although they could be using a more unusual air traffic pattern. They're set to enter Haven airspace in T-minus one hour."

The face of the General (actually Brigadier General, not as though anyone notices) was lined with age, and now with worry as well. Frowning, he said, "Thank you, Major. You've been quite helpful."

The Brigadier General keyed out the Major and keyed in another line, bringing him face-to-face with an Air Commander. He knew well that Aurum Domus was friendly to Vetaka, although he was not sure whether they had simply sent supplies or whether the planes contained soldiers. But as someone once said, "Better safe than sorry"; Haven would not be invaded with these bloody xenos whether they did it with food and money or with soldiers.

"Commander, how soon can you get four squadrons of fighters in the air?"

"Probably not for at least an hour, sir. The last pilots are still arriving, and it'll be a quarter of an hour for them to just take off."

"I want you to prepare for an intercept at the following co-ordinates." Co-ordinates follow. "I'll send you the intruders' flightpath as well, projected; keep an eye on them, and once you're within range warn them to retreat beyond Havenic airspace. If they refuse, neutralise them. Clear?"

"Yes, sir. I'll try to get four squadrons up as soon as possible, sir."

"Good."

Key out.

Shortly thereafter, forty-eight Catalasian fighters lifted off from airfields across Glasgow Joint Military Base; the air resounded with a boom as they accelerated to hit Mach 3.5 within two minutes. Designed for speed, the interceptors -- designated "Swallow", CF-7 -- set out a flightpath to cross nothing but open international ocean and the standard air corridor over Aralonia. Their destination: War.

Official Statement

The intrusion of any foreign military forces into Havenic waters for the purpose of instigating or contributing to otherwise intra-Havenic conflict is to be considered a violation of Havenic sovereignty. Any further foreign military forces entering Haven will be destroyed, no questions asked; and foreign military forces currently in Haven are hereby given forty-eight hours to demobilise and depart before the matter of their expulsion is given over to the Commonwealth Navy.

We are merely echoing the sentiment of the Havenic Defence Initiative, and throwing our not insignificant support behind it; that said, Catalasia will not involve itself in the brewing conflict between Vetaka and Clandonia Prime. That is, once again, a matter for those two nations to resolve between themselves.

- The Defence Council. -

[OOC: Basically, what everyone else said. This is meant to provide the IC reasoning for other nations to stay out of the conflict, I guess.]
OOC: Thanks tons Catalasia. This is worth being late for at least, and you're the best one to hear it from right now OOC as well as IC. Oh, Vetaka, check your TG's after this; this post changes things somewhat for me.
IC
USSW Official Statement
Very well, we shall withdraw our forces in place. Our interest is that Vetaka be given a fair opportunity to defend itself, one-on-one, against Clandonia Prime; in this regards, our withdrawal defends them yet we believe. It is because you asked this especially that we comply, for we remember your aid against New Nicksyllvania and consider it to be a marker called in fairly.

However, we expect Clandonia Prime to fight honorably; for we will defend ourselves against any treachery or attacks upon our sovereignty proper. As is, another enemy of Vetaka's known as The Fighting Stars shall know these forces' wrath just as soon as they have rested in our homeland.

-USSW Revolutionary Command Council-

IC
Openly and hastily, so that they could make the 48 hour deadline and also assuage any potential paranoia on Haven's part, the USSW forces began to leave. From her seat in the passenger's compartment of her Il-76MF transport, Lt.Col. Rose McGuffin thought over her time with the Vetakan Scouts a bit. Fabulous warriors; versatile, honorable, deadly. One way or another, my Rangers will be that good someday. We shall remember what little we could learn before this damned withdrawal...

Behind the personnel, massive An-124 Condor and An-225 Cossack transports began ferrying out the equipment of Eight Army by its own associated Eigth Air Force. More of both had been on the way, but were now turning back as ordered. They would barely make the deadline as things stood, but it would be made even if some air refuellings by Il-78 Midas tankers had to be rushed, or some fighter escorts by MiG-39 Flatpacks or such thinner than ideally. Bottom line, the USSW wasn't going to see its ally destroyed uselessly just for the sake of pride...

Official Message from the United Dominion

I have but one question to ask all of haven. Have the sanity lost itself within that region? I ask that because of the Havenites addressing this intra-Havenic conflict. Maybe they don’t know what allies do during wartime. Maybe they don’t know the saying within the Dominion Commonwealth, which goes ‘You attack one of us, you attack us all.’

I call for the sane rulers of the Haven nations to step them because the Clandonians are going back to their old warmonger ways. They aren’t the best people to have in Haven. You could have found a better people then them, you know. They will use the shield of the Havenic Defense Initiative to do whatever they want and keep their homeland save. Havenites, you are being used like they used the Dominion Commonwealth. Their past has repeated itself.

I’ll leave this one last statement. If you don’t want to pick a side, then don’t stop people from aiding their allies and brothers.

Signed,
Caesar Jason Scotus Lupus
The Emperor of the United Dominion
The Lord Marshall of the Dominion Commonwealth

Urgent Message From Aurum Domus To Vetaka

COME SAVE US BEFORE WE ARE BLOWN THE FUCK AWAY!!!!

OOC: This is ridiculous, you have no bone to pick with me. Attack ym fleet and they'll be hell to pay from the UFAN and others. As far as I'm concerned, fi you don't call off the attack, you've just signed your own death warrant.

Kirkland Royal Clandonian Air Force Base, North Eastern Clandonia

The forty Type 1000 (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11984684&postcount=1673) nuclear powered bombers had been brought up to the surface hangers from the sub terrain bunkers four hundred metres beneath the base. Armed each with one of the large Falling Hammer (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/44045924/?qo=1&q=by%3Adoc-evilonavich&qh=sort%3Atime+-in%3Ascraps) bombs designed for maximum destruction. The bombers were to target the Vetakan primary military targets of airfields and satellite communication ground stations to try and limit the effectiveness of the rest of their forces. Elsewhere on the base, ITA-200 Sabre-B/IA (http://z13.invisionfree.com/The_NS_Draftroom/index.php?showtopic=3005&hl=) Bomber designed to reach into the heights of space to probe deep into Vetaka hoping to strike the command bunkers in the capital and around the country according to a set of plans from when Vetaka was in the Sovereign League. No one knew if they were still there but a waste of a Falling Hammer was small price to pay if a bomb did make a direct killing senior Vetakan commanders it could shorten the war and save countless Clandonian lives. The Praetonian leased planes were on a trial and after the unfortunate incident when a mover fractured the planes fuel tank on the tarmac the ground crew were being extremely careful. The intra-atmospheric model could carry three of the large bombs, armourers were carefully testing the weapons ready for use using the handheld terminals changing the arming heights.

"Poor sods, I would hate to get a load of these." Said one of the NCO's to the crew as the last bomb was fitted onto the Sabre with the twelve aircraft in their massive surface hangers.

"Yeah mate, these things are massive I've only seen one on the test range it was devastating left a a bloody massive hole."

The low buzz of a Merlin helicopter came in, the aircraft was coming in low to land on the tarmac by the hanger complex. The helicopter was in the Royal colours...
Some of the pilots and air crew hearing the noise had finished their briefing and come out to see the commotion.

"Its the King!" Cried one of the ground crew. As the helicopter touched down the door flung open, there he was His Majesty King William VII the crew hurriedly lined up in rank order with the Supreme Air Commodore and the King here it was rather of a surprise. Men still in oily jump suits, pilots and crew in a rather ragged state and very unbecoming of a Clandonian officer.

The King stepped out accompanied by the body guards the senior base commander rushed up in a Range Rover to meet the surprise guest who he had only been told about the arrival five minutes ago.

"Your Majesty, its truly an honour if we had known you were coming we would of made more of an effort."

"Nonsense! Your fighting a war, I don't bloody expect you to get your number two's on." Laughed the King, remembering his service days where he served in all three branches of the services. The King then went to meet the various pilots and ground teams of the Sabres, meeting and patting on the back and proceeding to be shown round the bomber inside and out.

"That's a nice bomb, ZMI?"

"Yes your Majesty, its called the Falling Hammer its guaranteed to ruin a bunch of Vetakans day."

The visit was no more than ten minutes but the men the King had met were glowing, proud of who they had met and deeply honoured with the photos and autographs. At twenty one hundred hours Clandonian Eastern Time the aircraft thundered into the sky supported by their hydrogen booster engines, joined soon after by the forty Type 1000's on route to the Virgin Islands where sixty percent of the Type 1000 bomber force would be based to begin the long run bombing campaign along with the conventional bombers.

And thus the air war had begun...


Fortitude Islands, North Eastern Haven

The Fourth Fast Battleship Squadron had just returned in two days before the hostilities after patrolling Clandonian uranium shipments from Clandonia to the Praetonian colony. They had been scheduled for several days of shore live, a treat after two hard weeks of hard grasp and convoy protection. The telefax order from the Admiralty was torn and rushed by motorcycle to the Captain of the Victorious-class BCN, HMS Sandwich. Rubbing the sleep from his eyes he rallied his officers round and jumped in a taxi and was in the docks running up the gangplank of the ship in fifteen minutes flat.

"What the blazes?" He asked appering on the bridge still getting dressed along with the rest of the bridge officers.

"It seems wars been declared and our orders are to meet up with two ships that were in Vetaka at the time. HMS Shrewhire a carrier and HMS The Avenge, one of those Avenge Class battleships."

"Golly, so we're going up North then?"

"Yes order all hands to return and get any extra stores we can, missiles and ammo priorities."

"Yes sir."

The squadron was off by the afternoon steaming at full speed to meet up with the two ships while the Third Battle Fleet under the command of Admiral Dintronich came from the Virgin Islands. The Fast Battle Ship Squadron had some serious fire power along with the larger battleship and a carrier.

The naval war was yet to begin...

4th Fast Battleship Squadron - 'Merchant Protectors'
1x Victorious-class BCN
Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
HMS Sandwich

2x Lion Class Missile Cruiser
Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW Transport EH101 Helicopter
HMS Deathstroke, HMS Lionheart,

2x Praefele Class DDN
Aircraft Compliment: 1x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
HMS Misty, HMS Mystery

4x Minister Class FFN
Aircraft Compliment: 1x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter
HMS Poole, HMS Macclesfield, HMS Heston, HMS Sutton


Total Number of Vessels: 7

USSW Official Statement
Very well, we shall withdraw our forces in place. Our interest is that Vetaka be given a fair opportunity to defend itself, one-on-one, against Clandonia Prime; in this regards, our withdrawal defends them yet we believe. It is because you asked this especially that we comply, for we remember your aid against New Nicksyllvania and consider it to be a marker called in fairly.

However, we expect Clandonia Prime to fight honorably; for we will defend ourselves against any treachery or attacks upon our sovereignty proper. As is, another enemy of Vetaka's known as The Fighting Stars shall know these forces' wrath just as soon as they have rested in our homeland.

-USSW Revolutionary Command Council-

Encrypted Message to Wagdog

We apologise in advance for any consternation our belligerent tone may have produced. In reality, Catalasia wishes to deter violence rather than fuel it, and while privately many members of the Governing Council would rather support foreign aid to Vetaka against the slightly "overenthusiastic" Clandonians, aid -- especially from a "dirty pinko commie" nation such as your own, as the nations of Haven are fond of referring to you -- would simply aggravate the conflict.

Rest assured that if Clandonia Prime attempts to fight dishonourably or treacherously, we shall not hesitate to alert our fellow Haven powers to its actions. Clandonia's leadership has seen the destruction and occupation of their homeland enough times that it should know when not to push its luck by now.

- The Defence Council. -

OOC: Wait, if Wagdog is withdrawing then I'll do the same.

IC:

The message spread through the fleet quickyl, they were turning around. Other nations didn't want foreign intervention and had agreed that CP should fight Vetaka one on one.

Haven Defense Network Station 004, Radar Station Alpha, Paramount Islands

"Commander! We have incoming bandits! Just outside Haven Airspace, slow speed, appear to either be bombers or transports." Yelled one of the Radar Intercept Officers in the Radar Control Center.

"Very good, they didn't want to listen, send a message to base command to scramble some 'Shadows' for intercept." Responded the Radar Command Officer.

"Yes si... wait, they're turning around, we also got a message that they are leaving and will not return. Seems we did what we were supposed to." Said the RIO.

OOC: This is ridiculous, you have no bone to pick with me. Attack ym fleet and they'll be hell to pay from the UFAN and others. As far as I'm concerned, fi you don't call off the attack, you've just signed your own death warrant.

OOC: Haven has some of the largest and best equipped militaries in NS. Something tells me any kind of "death warrent" will be signed by you people arriving with projectional fleets peicemeal, while we have the entirety of our own fleets at our disposal.

IC:

From the Office of the Haven Regional Delegate.

The Nations of Haven are United in the supression of the spread of conflict from beyond the region. It has been decided, in discussions by the states of Haven, that any conflict that arises between that of The Nations of Vetaka and Clandonia are specifically in relation to these two nations within the region, and not the buisness of any others.

As such, with some irony, the Nations of Haven have decided to take it upon themselves to begin dealing harshly with what it deems as "extral-Regional Entities" violating the soverignty of the region via the application of armed force.

It has been deemed that no such foothold by Socialist or Communistically minded forces will be permitted within the Region of Haven by nations who are not members or located within aforementioned region.

This unfortunate state of affairs has come about because of a lack of co-operation in such events as the Greater Prussian Empire's Incursion into Edolia in the past.

It is hoped that the nations who have declared support who are outside of the region will heed the warnings and information placed here in this statement and withdraw their support from an internal crisis and conflict.

-Haven Regional Delegate.

Instead of sending the fleet to Vetaka and risk destruction, the High General had a better idea. There was a spot of trouble in the Colonies, someone encroaching on Aurum Doman land claims. The pilots set their course for New Goldton, Novus Insula, the capital of the Aurum Doman Colonies.

Official Message from the United Dominion

Know this, there are eight Dominionites within Vetaka. They are the bodyguards of the Vetakan’s Lord Governor. Those are the only ‘military’ forces I have in Vetaka and Haven. There are civilian ships owned by Timber Wolf Incorporated in Havenite waters that delivered civilians goods. I don’t know what it was, but it wasn’t anything military like.

If those ships, which are leaving the Havenite waters for their safety, are fired on, it will be an act of war and a crime against innocent civilians.

Signed,
Caesar Jason Scotus Lupus
The Emperor of the United Dominion
The Lord Marshall of the Dominion Commonwealth

ooc: Daaaaaaang.... leave for an APUS exam, and 3 pages spool up. I'll try to get everyone, but if I miss someone, give me a TG.

IC:
The Jolt Ordinances of 20xx is a rather under appreciated set of documents. Whereas before, messages were sent simply to a single nation via teletype, they could now be sent to the whole world via a single unified network. The red telephones and antiquated radio arrays of yesteryear, so inefficient and costly, were finally replaced by a single system. It began humbly, with simple networks of early fax machines and late teletype machines. It later expanded to the Internet and finally to its current home, the Jolt network, the high speed connection that spearheaded the Diplomatic Revolution.

But there were some who still preferred the old ways. And for one of them, there had been a few.... arrangements. Parchment and a quill pen, a high resolution fax machine and a nigh endless supply of tea.... it was, in short, perfect.

Salutations All Involved
It seems that my warning has gone unheeded by many in this conflict. I rarely will issue a direct warning, but for the sake of all involved, I will repeat it in the clearest possible terminology. Any and all foreign forces that attempt to interfere in Haven affairs will not be dealt with kindly.

It is good to see that the nations of Aurum Domus and Wagdog have seen sanity and withdrawn their forces, verily it will be their preservation. It is highly possible that positive relations can be developed out of these circumstances, ensuring that there is never again a need for Haven to engage in negative diplomacy with these nations.

However, entities such as Animaria, Green Hawk, and Vetalia refuse to withdraw their support. Much as the Lemming will continue on its endless sprint towards certain death, these nations pledge their support to the nation of Vetaka, ensuring their undoing upon the rock of Haven. Fortunately for these proud nations, there is still hope in immediate and unconditional cession of intent to send or maintain forces within Haven for the duration of the conflict.

Less can be said for the shadow of a man known as Caesar Jason Scotus Lupus. I slowly begin to tire of his incessant prattle about brotherhood, when the Transylvanians themselves were kicked out of the Gholgoth pact. Brotherhood is lost upon your inferior social institutions and reckless behavior. You have even dared to assume that the phrase "You attack one of us, you attack us all" applies to the Dominion only, and not to the several nations of Haven.

I will take this time and ink to issue you an individual warning concerning the situation at hand. Clandonia and its war with Vetaka is a Haven matter, to be dealt with by Haven nations on Haven terms. Transylvania is not a Haven matter, but if you please it can readily become one.

I found great difficulty discovering a creature in nature that can hope to approach the level you have reached. However, after much deliberation, I have finally settled on one. This creature is a humble insect, the bee. Place a jar sideways on a table, with the 'base' pointed towards a light and the open end away from the light. This light is Haven and all it represents. Turn off all other lights and place a bee inside. As it seeks to reach and violate the light, the bee will beat itself against the glass until it has killed itself. It will never realize that there is a way out: away from the light. Even the simple lightning bug will escape the jar, mocking brother Bee as it proceeds to create its own light in the darkness of the world. Continue on your course, and surely like the bee you shall beat yourself into oblivion.

Atal Amner
Atal Amner

..::Class 5 Diplomatic Communique, No Encryption::..
TO: To Whom It May Concern Regarding Latest Clandonian Conflict
FR: Duchess Sadira Saleh, Director of Foreign Services
SUB: A Warning To Extra-Haven Nations

Haven has, since the very beginning, be inhospitable to foreigners. Nations that, one the surface, are much more powerful than any nation, or indeed any group of nations, in Haven fear to enter the region without a very clear invitation. It is with good reason that this is so, for history has shown that any nation that seeks to meddle in Haven ends in Haven.

To all those who are not of Haven and seek to interfere in the latest Clandonian war, I issue this warning. The Imperium does not take kindly to interlopers, turn back while it is still possible. For even the merest hint of ill intent will result in the destruction of any foreign military forces involved. Take this warning lightly at your own peril, but know that the Imperium has a long reach within Haven and without.
..::End Class 5 Message::..

OOC: As far as I am concerned this is as the Regional Haven Delegates put it this is now strictly between Vetaka and Clandonia No Allies Period. No UFAN, No Dominion Commonwealth, No COMECON and No Sovereign League.

Clandonia declared war against me alone and now Clandonia will fight alone. Clandonia this is one on one.

IC:

The Flagship of the Vetakan Naval Defence Force was a Royal Sovereign Class Battleship named after the nations Capital City was the pride of the Navy and was commanded by the most senior naval officer of the Vetakan Navy Supreme Chief Naval Admiral Charles Hornblower he was ready to defend Vetaka with his life after already meeting with his Command Staff they had already decided to Ram the Clandonians if they managed to pass the Fleet. The 1st Battlegroup positioned just off Theeb was ready to defend the capital till the last Vetaka's other 5 Battlegroups had been deployed to key strategical naval points. The Vetakan 5 Armies had also been deployed to key strategical points and had been reinforced with millions of Reserves and Emergancy Conscripts. The Free Dominion of Vetaka had pulled out all the stops. It would take Clandonia Millions of Men to take this Island.

Vetakan City of Helgan:

General Griffin the General Commanding the Defence of Vetaka's second city looked over the latest OBSAT Intelligence briefing and Obersvations before giving his briefing to his Command Staff:

"Ok Listern up the VDF's strategy is simple "Defence and All Out" breaking down to simply we will defend our homeland at all costs. Colonel Tasker your Forces will defend and hold Helgan Naval Base. Colonel Thurnor your forces are are to defend the beaches and repel the land offensive. Everybody else will be defending the city and holding it at all costs I personally will not surrender If you agree say Aye?"

"Aye" replied every person in the room.

"Ok Standard Fortification Protocal & also whats interesting The High Command has authorized the Clandestine Protocal so we all know what that means. The Police are under our command and they will be protecting the public thus protecting the City. As for Resistence Protocal the High Command has authorized it as such we have distributed Weapons to the population whom might I add are eager and willing. People thats all I have to say For Vetaka!!! For the Dominion!!! For Freedom!!!" replied the General

Saluting the General the Command Staff shouted:

"For Vetaka!!! For the Dominion!!! For Freedom!!!"

Across the Nation Tanks moved into postion, beaches fortified, Artillery Deployed, Air Defences Deployed, Wolfe Gun Emplacements Activated, Coastal Defences Active eventually it became clear everything was in place and all that remainded was the painful silent wait for the invaders to arrive.

VDF Secret Command Centre, Classified Location:

Vetakan Defence Force Supreme Operational Commander Jonathon Stone was the highest ranking Military Officer below the President the very defence of Vetaka was directed by him. He sat in his chair hearing the Intelligence Briefing from the Vetakan Security and Intelligence Service (VSIS) aide, the aide constantly refering to various pictures and satellite images the fact was VSIS had predicted Clandonian-Vetakan War years ago and had been gathering Intelligence ever since:

"Ok Sir bottom line is after Clandonia became the Praetonians main Ally Clandonia was able to access the vast aresenal of technologically advanced weapons that Preatonia has developed from what our Intelligence suggests and from the latest OBSAT obserations of Clandonia Assets we know Clandonia has Type 1000 Nuclear Powered Bombers, the deadly Falling Hammer and the Shadow Castor Capacity we can counter I am pleased to say the Falling Hammers via the OBSAT Missile Defence System because of the Hammers Size it will be easy to track from their we fire everything we can at it and try and blow the thing up in the air. As for the High Altitude Bombers we are working on it."

The aide pressed a button changing the screen to a picture of a fleet the Clandonian Fast Merchant Protector Fleet to be precise:

"Ok Sir this is the Clandonian 4th Fast Battleship Squadron they are enroute to form up with the Third Battle Fleet. We estimate they will be in position within 24 hours. Our Air Patrols are now constant and we are ready to go. Our Squadrons are now operating a standown policy and we are ready to attack the Clandonians as soon as they appear in our waters our fleets are ready Commander we are ready all the people want now is to fight"

Stone shifted in his chair before carrying on:

"Excellent Lock the Excalibur Systems and Thor Weapon Systems on these targets" replied Stone whilst handing the Aid a File.

"Yes Sir" replied the Aide


OOC:

Map of Vetaka (http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u295/razgriz-demon/MapofVetaka.jpg)

- I apologise for the crapness of the map my other map the sodding one ive worked on since joining Haven has been corrupted and ive had to delete it hence behold the shitness of the Paint Map lol

-Strategic Forces are not marked nor are Command Bases and the Yellow Dots are Wolfe Gun Emplacements the Large Black Sqaures are Forts made up of Bunkers, ditches etc etc.

-If anything is unclear drop us a TG.

OBSAT (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=521785)

- Eyes and Ears of Vetaka

Excalibur Defence System (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=523984)

Do you really want precise details of everything I have deployed and all of the defences I currently have in operation as its rather big and I always hate bogging treads down with vast amounts of dribble none the less its their on request.

Regards Vetaka

Edit: Expect Suicidal Resistance and Tactics to your Forces. Vetakan Freedom came at a cost 12 Million died during the Civil War.

OOC: Thread Closed to all except Vetaka and Clandonia. I am afraid my friends I stand alone in this battle. This is a Internal Matter one that will be dealt with Honour and Respect. Clandonia I look forward to it :)

(OOC: Hope you don't mind this diplomatic message Veteka; we might have a few back and forth but I don't think either of us has any intention of breaking into your war :) have fun and good luck)

Official Reply to the Right Honourable Atal Amner of No Endorse

We would like to make this perfectly clear; in the most certain terms to yourself as your intelligence service so plainly seems to fail to inform you correctly about letters sent from another foreign nations ambassador to the president of a separate foreign nation.

We've offered Military aid to our friend Veteka if they want it. If they ask we will send forces; if they don't we will not send forces. Currently our support is both moral and verbal as Veteka has made it clear that they don't want military help from anyone and wish to repel the Clandonians alone (Icly and ooccly) and we respect that decision if they die they will die with honour.

To Clarify for the Right Honourable Gentleman nothing Animarnian is currently going to, prepared for, or is in Haven period. Thus we have nothing to stand down or back down from; we never stood UP to begin with.

Our only presence at all anywhere remotely near Haven is our Embassy in Veteka and its security force. If The nation of No Endorse really, really, really wants to get into an all out war over us not removing our embassy staff from another sovereign nation of which you do not control and the Staff of which who have chosen to stay of there own free will. Furthermore requisitioning the removal of embassy staff from a nation not under you control is just ludicrous bordering on the absurdly asinine. We can only assume the people of No Endorse have nothing better to do than to posture needlessly and rattle the sabre against nations that not only currently pose you no threat but also never did in the first place.

To Further Clarify; we will not retract our vocal moral support for Veteka; further more we think the right honourable gentleman's time would be better spent in convincing the Clandonians to stop this foolhardy war against a nation that stands for everything your beloved Haven is supposed to be about.

Alison Carter
Animarnian Ambassador to Veteka

Denny stands fearful about war consuming Haven. It is glad news indeed that this terror will be confined to but a few countries. Denny Companies are prepared to supply explosives to the Clandonian combatants on the basis that they are attempted to expel Bolsheviks from the region.

The British Colony of Denny Island

Denny stands fearful about war consuming Haven. It is glad news indeed that this terror will be confined to but a few countries. Denny Companies are prepared to supply explosives to the Clandonian combatants on the basis that they are attempted to expel Bolsheviks from the region.

The British Colony of Denny Island

OOC:

These Bolsheviks are where exactly? Vetaka is a Democracy and Capitalist.

ooc: Argue with my Country not me.

OOC: As far as I am concerned this is as the Regional Haven Delegates put it this is now strictly between Vetaka and Clandonia No Allies Period. No UFAN, No Dominion Commonwealth, No COMECON and No Sovereign League.

Clandonia declared war against me alone and now Clandonia will fight alone. Clandonia this is one on one.
ooc:
That's not quite our message. Our message is that we don't care what you do so long as its only Haven nations. This means you and Clan could bring in Haven allies and we wouldn't give two cents. But bring in outside nations, and it gets painful.

ooc: Argue with my Country not me.

I apologise I am just tired lol My deepest apologies I am just sick of my nation being referred to as Communist/Socialist/Bolsheviks just because the Ally I am closest to is Communist does not make me Red lol. Anyway I am sorry Denny Island I should not of snapped at you OOC. Anyway IC'ly this is a matter of honour between me and CP one on one.

Again I am Sorry

Regards Vetaka

Not at all old chap. Apology accepted.

OOC: This is going to be my last post. The Count doesn’t like smart ass. If CP used WMD, are the Haven nation going to sit by and do nothing.

IC:

TO: Atal Amner
FROM: Caesar Jason Scotus Lupus

First off, you don’t know the real reason the bald one kicked us out. The reason is we weren’t going to be his puppets like those others within Gholgoth. If he said ’Jump’ and everybody will do it. That’s good for anybody.

Secondly, unlike like what I have seen of Haven. In the Dominion Commonwealth, we don’t stand back and allowed racist to attack people. Those Clandonian are using that shield of Haven to do whatever it wants.

Lastly, what goes around comes around. Clandonians like using WMDs and even threaten to use them. If they use them, what are you going to do?

And unlike you, I’m not a little kid that tries to put people down. I’m not going to go your level. And don’t write a message back because it will be thrown in the trash.

Signed,
Caesar Jason Scotus Lupus
The Emperor of the United Dominion
The Lord Marshall of the Dominion Commonwealth

ooc: I find it ironic that you ask me a question and then tell me to not answer it. :P As for the same question you senselessly decided to duplicate OOCly, we'd stand by and watch, and intercept anything that came too close for comfort.

High above on the edges of the atmosphere the ITA-200 Sabre-B/IA aircraft were coming in for their bombing runs, well out of range of any sort of ground base surface to air weaponry the huge bombs strapped to their underbellies. The four man crews were tense, wondering what the targets would be. The communications officer waited in, looking at the screen awaiting the code for the target of attack for the weapon system officer to programme the Falling Hammer (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/44045924/?qo=1&q=by%3Adoc-evilonavich&qh=sort%3Atime+-in%3Ascraps).

"Light is green, code received checking target reference now."

"Target acquired, bomb defence systems active."

The huge bomb contained a number of effective defences, its carbon shell to contain the heat from its descent also protected it from lasers with the explosives electronically triggered. The worst that could happen would be if the bombs course was diverted, a bomb this size hitting civilian areas could kill thousands. The guided kinetic darts once its target had been IR identified would be released to hit other areas, going at Mach 3.8 it would be very hard to hit anyway with the air to air cluster munitions confusing missiles.

"Bombs away." Shouted the WSO, as the aircraft pulled away from the released bombs as they powered up their guidance systems. A total of a thirty Falling Hammers were recorded, all deploying as the Sabres observed the glowing red munitions fall to Earth.

"That should teach the buggers." Spoke the pilot on the radio to the other aircraft. Space command would soon be tracking their descent and waiting the seismic observations, another name was the 'Earthquake Bomb' because of the huge seismic readings that occurred on impact, a small nuclear bomb.


RCAF Virgin Islands, Eastern Haven

The two air squadrons were there loaded up ready for the second wave strike using the Type 1000's. The aircraft had taken off well before the Sabre launch, unlike their hypersonic cousins they had a managed around Mach 2.5 tops with the heavy load. The large aircraft's technology meant they could reduce their radar signature by eighty nine percent, highly impressive with the nuclear powered engines provide near unlimited power. Climbing to their ceiling height of sixty eight thousand feet they soared along to Vetaka, aiming this time for civilian targets such as power plants and government buildings to destabilise and lower the moral of the civilian population with the shear fire power of the Clandonian Air Force.

"Nearing Vetakan radar paths."

"This should be interesting, put the gunner on automatic."

"Gunner is auto, cross checked ant automatic." Announced the WSO.

"Hope you took your radiation pills!" Joked the pilot.

"Hah, targets are in range all groups are breaking off."

The aircraft soared off from each other proceeding to their planned targets. The radar operator noted the high velocity projectiles that were hurtling down across the country.

"Looks like some one beat us in the first to bomb the place."

"Damn them, well lets show that the Type 1000's can do."

"Tracking targets."

"We have multiple aircraft activity, advise we make our run now."

"Affirmative, bombs away."

More of the one hundred tonne bombs fell away arming themselves as they reached their arming altitude. The kinetic darts released from the lower altitudes attacking secondary assets. It would be a bad night for Vetaka while the Clandonian Air Force commanders waited for the results of the lavish mission.

SIC:
Aurum Domus Embassy, Vetaka

While the embassy had been mostly evacuated there was still 10 men left, a special forces team. They had been instructed to provide High Command with up to minute info and if Vetaka was invaded; fight. At the moment, they were sitting in a bunker taping away on computer screens and watching moniters with new coverage on them. No one knew they were there, not even the Vetakan government. In the embassy there was also a full store of assault weapons. The team would happily arm the citizens in the area if it came to a ground invasion, but for now they were fine performing recon.

OOC: Vetaka if you want me to delete this just say the word.

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Community for Common Economic and Strategic Development

We are greatly concerned at the situation in Vetaka, and we demand that the nation of Clandonia cease its military action immediately or we will be forced to call an emergency meeting of the COMECON security council to discuss the potential for an allied attack on your nation. Already, the Vetalian government is mobilizing its forces to prepare for war and our security protocols have been upgraded.

This is your last warning. Cease military action immediately or we will be forced to take action. The nation of Vetalia and its allies in the COMECON will not allow this to go unpunished.

Sergei Antropov, interim chairman, COMECON
Praetor Nikolai Ryzhkov

Presidential Mansion, Silver City, The Silver Sky

President Kara Maddox sighed, all of the other available HDI leaders had already sent messages, and after so many Amner Faxes, they didn't seem so Amner-Ish anymore, so, it was her turn to send out the message. She silently wondered how many times they would have to be told before they'd back off.

She shrugged, and pulled her pink soft fluffy robe closer to her body, it was morning and fairly chilly, but alas, her arms had to leave the warmness of her robe to type.

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To: Vetalia, Community for Common Economic and Strategic Development
From: Haven Defense Initiative, President Kara Maddox, The Silver Sky

The only people that will be punished by your foolish actions will be your own, by sendings any forces into Haven you are signing their death warrant. And I doubt that the nation of Praetonia, part of COMECON, would be keen on alienating Haven and it's own ally Clandonia by letting you attack Clandonia.

Even Vetaka itself has called for no extra-regional forces to intervene, they shall settle this honourably on the field of battle. The strong shall triumph the weak, that is how the world is.

This will be your final warning, stay out of Haven affairs. Those who start things in Haven, tend to end in Haven.

Valerian Kosyachenko rushed in to his office to write a response to President Maddox. The Praetor had really crossed the line with this one, and he needed to pull their asses out of the fire before they ended up in something neither Vetalia nor COMECON was ready to handle.

Hands shaking with excitement as well as fear, he typed out a hurried response to the government trying to conceal his own loss of face as well as the Praetor's brash action. It was nothing more than geopolitical braggadocio, but it had to do.

Shit, this was close, he thought as he sent the message. Because of this gaffe, Ryzhkov's popularity was in the tank and former allies in the Council had already turned against him...it was time to do what was necessary to prevent incidents like this from happening again.

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To: The government of the Silver Sky

Very well. I have recently received word from Vetaka and several other nations monitoring the situation that they wish to settle the matter between themselves. We will not intervene, and the Vetakan situation will be entirely stricken from the COMECON general meeting.

We are not afraid of the HDI and are not afraid of any threats. We are merely backing down on the wishes of Vetaka, who feel this is a matter best settled between them and Clandonia. Rest assured that we will defend our organizational integrity if and when it is necessary.

Nonetheless, I do not wish this tension to harm our relationship. We will immediately strike mention of the situation from our meeting and Vetaka will be free to support itself.

Proconsul Valerian Kosyachenko, Ministry of State

Official Confederate Comminique

The Confederate States of Spizania wishes to reiterate that the Colonial Territory of Havenica Spizani claims its full 200km territorial water allowance, as perscribed by historical precedent in haven. Such an exception is made in some areas of the straits between Vetaka and Havenica Spizani, which as they are narrower than the requisite 400km, the territorial water claims are divided down the middle of said strait.
In light of the present situation, the 18th Fast Cruiser Squadron has been deployed from its base in this colony and will be joined by the Lion Battlegroup within the week, there mission will be to defend the territorial integrity of the Confederacy

Hotdian Cabinet Meeting

President Roberts was watching the situation within Haven regarding Clandonia and Vetaka closely. Should Clandonia be attacked by outside forces it was well known to the cabinet he would act however he could. However, as an Havenic affair it would not be possible for Hotdogs2 to support Clandonia in its operations, even if they should be attacked. But, as if it could not be helped, forces within the Cabinet work in mysterious ways, and at the weekly meeting the situation was soon brought up, by none other than the Vice-President.

"May i bring the Cabinets focus onto the Vetakan, Clandonian conflict which is rapidly escalating in Haven" Stated, rather than asked, Diego Maschonix. "If i may be as abrupt to state it taking into account that you all know basics, now what we are about to see i do not know, but what i do know is that our regional member, Spizania, has a Colonial Territory called Havenica Spizani not 300km to the north of Vetaka. I understand fully that Mr. Roberts supports Clandonia and our SL membership dictates we should act in their interests. But, i must point out the fact that above ALL of our international relations the GDI absolutely must take precedence. As such i suggest Hotdogs2 makes a clear statement that Havenica Spizani will not be bullied into action or to aid either side in this conflict. I would also like to take the chance to extend our international relationships with Spizania by setting up an economic growth deal which would see Hotdian factories based in Havenica Spizani exporting to the Havenic nations." Having made the rather prompt point he coughed, took a sip of water as was his custom, and asked for a vote.

Out of the 20 ministers in attendance (including Defence, Foreign affairs, Security, Trade/Industry and the chancellor) 18 voted for the action, there was only one opposition to it from the Defence Minister who complained that if anything did happen Haven was not a place to have a naval squadron. The President abstained from the vote although there seems to be no real reason it is traditional that the President will not vote when the Vice-President makes a similar proposal, of course holding the power to veto or change the plans. However, since President Roberts had come to power he had not once used his powers, and so it was that soon enough the many departments of Government were in a flurry of activity.

Statement by The Hotdian Government

It comes with a heavy burden to The Government that a former ally and a current ally must come into conflict. However, what was in the past is not our current concern, as we find the fact that our ally Spizania is under threat from this conflict due to their close proximity to Vetaka. We have seen fit therefore to send a squadron from the navy to monitor the situation to stop any conflict spreading into Spizanian waters.

We are also sending a convoy with this squadron, a convoy of a commercial nature and which is being carried out by private companies from Hotdogs2. Due to the increased tensions between Havenite states we will be sending an escort including a submarine task force. We would like to make this clear to any havenite nations who may be feeling "jittery" in the words of President Roberts himself. If there are any problems you may contact our foreign office or the Havenic Spizani for more local information.

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Official Imperial Communiqué

The Imperial Monarchy of Alacea

To: All involved in the Invasion of Vetaka
From: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

As this has been said by other nations, Alacea wishes to reiterate that any nation that's warship that comes within 200 kilometers of the Alacean mainland or her colonies shall be seen as act of war.

Salutations,
Alexander Salem
Minister of Foreign Affairs

The Captain of the C.F.S. Dagger and battle commander of the C.F.S. July, Maine, and Indigo, Jeffery Baldwin was a proud man, and a testy one at that. He always pushed the limits, hell he was denied promotion three times because of it, even though he was a damned good naval leader. This would be his fortieth mission, to replace a naval taskeforce of several smaller vessels that were patrolling two hundred fifty meters away from the Alacean mainland.

As he met with the taskeforce he ordered them to join his fleet and to sail a hundred a ninety-nine meters away from the Alacean mainland, 'testing if they got the balls' he put it. Of course radio silence was maintained, but the radar signature of four Iowa-Class Battleships and six Thetis-Class Frigates was way to large to be ignored. It was a testing stage for the developing of the Cnian's perception of the Alacean people.

Of course if war did break out between the two nations, it would be a one-sided battle, and the Cnian people did not want this. If worse truly came to worse they'd allow the Alacean people to be invaded by a brigade-sized military unit, with admirable air cover and limited naval support. This would just be to cause the Alacean people a 3:1 casualty ratio that favored the Cnians, though they would allow themselves to 'lose'.

The captured Cnians would be returned to the Cnian nation, or a truly large scale war would be launched on Alacean soil, one that would most likely include thousands of tonnes of conventional munitions and one to two nuclear detonations on the Alacean capitol.

Cnian Taskeforce Under Captain J.A. Baldwin:-:
Battleships:-
C.F.S. Dagger
C.F.S. July
C.F.S. Maine
C.F.S. Indigo
Frigates:-
C.F.S. Mary
C.F.S. Mae
C.F.S. Oakwood
C.F.S. Maple
C.F.S. Cherry
C.F.S. Rose

Vetakan Defence Force Emergancy Operational Command, Classified Location, Vetaka:

"Multiple Radar Hits. OBSAT Confirmation and Identification they are Clandonian. Sound the Air Raid Sirens. OBSAT Confirms Falling Hammers." shouted an Officer

"Red Alert. Battlestations. All Units Standby. This is not a drill" barked Commander Grocott.

A monitor began to wildily beep:

"Fucking Hell..........."

"Whats wrong?" asked the Commander.

"Nothing Sir its just OBSAT is tracking the High AltitudeClandonian Bombers as Unauthorized Satellite the system is tracking and trying to lock on them everytime it gets a Lock On it can't maintain it as the bomber is moving to fast." replied the Officer.

"So?" replied a now some what Commander

"Well Sir if we can recalibrate the OBSAT Target Parameters, modify the communication system and update the Griffin Target Protocals. OBSAT should in theory be able to lock on to these bombers and fire on them like Satellites."

"How Long?" asked Commander Grocott

"Few Minutes" replied the Officers

"Do it" orderd the Commander

"Sir" came a number of replies.

Again the computers began beeping:

"Enemy Bombers have dropped their load OBSAT Lockon on all they are the Hammers. Trajectories Calculated and their Targets Confirmed 30 to be precise. OBSAT Intercept Missiles Locked On. Request Permission to Fire?" shouted an Officer

"Ok this is the moment of truth people. Authorization Granted Fire."

Pressing a number of buttons the Officer pressed one large button and shouted:

"Missiles Away. Stanby"

With that various hidden OBSAT Networked Missile Silos acorss the nations opened and fired a barrage of Defence Missiles 35 to be precise they roared on intercept courses to the falling bombs of death. Watching from the safety of the Command Room everybody watched in silence as an officer began counting down:

"Impact 3... 2... 1... Impact Standby"

The Huge HD Screen showing the action live across the nation it refreshed showing 28 Confirmed Impacts:

"26 Confirmed Destroyed Hammers. 4 have got through"

"Sir Modifications Confirmed Bombers Locked. Missiles Armed" shouted the Officer with a slight glee of hope in his tone.

"Fire Show The Clandonians their fancy Weaponary will not be enough this Island is Defended" ordered the Commander

With that Anti-Satellite Weapon Missiles Fired from their Silos and climbed altitude speeding towards the bombers. The ITA-200 Sabre-B/IA probably had Defences but that was not the point Vetaka was not as undefened and untechnologically advanced as Clandonia assumed just because one held Communists as friends does not mean one has cheap technology. Right about now the Bombers Defence Systems would be going crazy. But this battle was no where near over the OBSAT System again picked up the advancing second wave yet again OBSAT Locked Mssile Air Defence Weapons on and waited for the Command to Fire however Commander Grocott sent a message to the advancing Clandonian Bombers:

"Turn Around Imperialist Bastards. This Island is Defended by every Vetakan. We will never Surrender."

"Divert Intercept Squadrons. Fire Intercept Missiles." ordered the Commander.

Yet Again the OBSAT Missile Silos fired a total Barrage of 50 Anti Aircraft Missile Systems........

Advancing Clandonian Air Force Type 1000 Intercept Course:

"Command to All Aircraft. Targets Confirmed by OBSAT. Ground Missiles Fired to try and force them down Engage" spoke Commander Grocott

"Vanguard 1 Roger"

"Wilco 1 Roger"

"Tiger 1 Roger"

The 3 Squadrons of F-421 Hermes Interceptors sped towards their targets. Their mission was clear. Defend Vetaka at all Costs.

OOC: Vetakan Confidence in Government Poll:

In Support: 99%
Against: 1%

Its already been mutually agreed that to save lives neither side in this conflict will have Allies.

[OOC: this is an OOC statement of warning to Budha C who has seemed to miss the several pages saying 'ANY FOREIGN NAVY IN HAVEN WILL BE SUNK' by almost five nations now representing almost 30 nations which support such a movement in the region... I suggest you edit, or there will be an IC reaction

for reference, Alacea is in Haven...]

[Braach-Class SSBN, SRNS 'Trinity']

Just 50km outside the Alacean Territorial Waters a single satellite bouy popped up on the surface. Soon a message was sent to Alacean military command.

Do you want to get rid of these annoying bastards or do want us to? We have weapons capable of blasting apart 300,000 ton ships in a single hit, we could easily destroy them.

As soon as the message was sent the 'Trinity' and another Braach-Class, the SRNS 'Holy Spirit' began activating the 'Trinity'-Class Super Heavy Anti-Shipping Missiles (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/jay3135/ships/trinitypdf.png) they carried within their missile tubes.

This could be the baptisim of fire for the Trinity-Class SHAShMs.

for reference, Alacea is in Haven...]

OOC:

And I'm very close to Vetaka geographically, so that's why Alacean officials are starting to sweat.

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Official Imperial Communiqué

The Imperial Monarchy of Alacea

To: The Silver Sky
From: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

I have three words for you, Skyian friend: fire at will.

Salutations,
Alexander Salem
Minister of Foreign Affairs


OOC: I'm still figuring out just what the appropriate plan of action is at the moment, so I may not be willing to sink any ships myself just yet.

[OOC: Check TGs Alacea]

“Why is it that sometimes you feel like you go to war with people with a zero literacy rate?” Admiral Harrington-Smythe sighed as he lifted a pair of binoculars to his face. The Royal Navy of Midlonia tended, in this day and age of large ship movements, to refer to their fleets as “armadas” mostly because they tended to consist of a number of Carrier Strike Groups, anti-submarine strike groups and submarine strike groups.

So it was, with little pomp and ceremony that the 12th Armarda, normally tasked to more localized defence of the Midlonian Heartland‘s Eastern Seabord, set course for the Alaecan Colony of Cbaso, and from there, with intent to the Alaecan homeland The fleet would take a couple of days to even reach Cbaso, so the necessary diplomatic chat began now while the fleet was on it’s way, if the Alaecans turned down the help the 12th Armada would merely move to block off any intervention from outside powers to deal with the “Gentlemans war” now being held between the two Nations. But, a second war could potentially open up.

But 180 ships specifically designed for war tended to knock folks off kilter when attacking with just 10.

Midlonia had been elected delegate of the Region, and it was always interested in protecting the Region’s interests, including its smaller members.


From the Office of the Midlonian Diplomatic and Economic Corps

To: Alexander Salem, Foreign Minister of The Imperial Monarchy of Alacea.

I wish to inform you that, as per the new situation within Haven, a Midlonian Armarda is currently setting sail for the effected Zone within Eastern Haven.

It is with your permission that we seek to ensure that no extra-Haven nations threaten either the aforementioned Zone, or the exclusion zone set up by the The Imperial Monarchy of Alacea.

We await your answer.

George Hillcrest,
Minister of Foreign and Economic Affairs.

{{OOC: Are you guys going to destroy my fleet, yet?}}

[Braach-Class SSBN, SRNS 'Trinity']

The Trinity-Class Super Heavy Anti-Ship Missiles were prepped with target data, their close proximity to the enemy ment that they would hit the target within two minutes. In addition to their massive 2300kg warhead they also carried hundreds of chaff and flares to help shield them from enemy missiles.

Within seconds 28 'Trinity'-Super Heavy Anti-Shipping Missiles were fired off from the two 'Braach's, from 50m below the surface, anyone within a few km would see massive columns of water splash up in the air to be dissolved when the massive rocket motor of the 'Trinity' kicked in.

Those ships would be sent to the bottom. But just to make sure, the Braach's would arm their 1000mm torpedoes and close range silently.

The Sabres had soared off as fast as they could well above the height of any normal aircraft, their nuclear powered engines going to full power for the return to Clandonia. The mission rather low on the success rating with the amount of munitions expended. Perhaps a more direct approach would be needed as the navy steamed towards it, destruction would be done soon. The missiles were far slower than the bombers as they touched into space for the return journey to Clandonia. The powerful nuclear thermal rockets hummed into action, the crew thankful of the tank of hydrogen and the iodine pills protecting them from the deadly radiation generated by the aircraft's reactor. The 15 G's were the limit for the crew, the aircraft could further in its unmanned role but with the crew on

The Type 1000's relieved from their bombing run proceeded to a more at their Mach 3.2 speed, well out of range of the F-421 Hermes Interceptors bought from the Phoenix Milita and far from the operating height of the Type 1000's. The Type 1000's laser turret would deal with any unnecessary turbulence from the inferior Vetakan pilots.

"Vetakan interceptors on route, alert the Virgin Islands to dispatch fighter wings."

"Yes Sir, we are travelling near double their speed they can't keep their afterburners on for long."

"Good old nuclear aircraft." Said the WSO patting his rubberised lead suit, protecting them from the rays of the aircraft.


Royal Clandonian Air Force Command

"How many!" Snapped the commodore.

"Twenty eight sir, it appears perhaps the explosives were armed too early by the armourers, we didn't know about the atmospheric conditions at the time." Replied the operations officer standing to attention fiddling with his hat in a nervous manor.

"That attacked costed millions, we used some of most expensive aircraft. Perhaps its time to result to the more normal approach of general widespread munitions."

"Yes, our conventional forces will become ready soon with the deployments to the colony, with the navy hopefully in some range the large guns may actually become useful instead of just looking nice and costing lots of money."

In the background the news had just put on its 17.00 broadcast live from the Virgin Islands with the wars latest happenings. A few officers were relaxing have a Clandonian cigar and a brandy, the traditional officer thing to do.

A bombing run today against the enemy of Vetaka, large amounts of explosives and radioactive fuel were spread over the country after Vetakan forces shot down several what are to be believed Falling Hammer bombs. The bombs contain several tonnes of depleted uranium, critics of the war argued that the risk of using such weapons could pose a huge threat to non-combatants and the ecological happenings. The MoD are releasing a statement on the latest happenings of the war at approximately 2300 CCT from the Ministry of Defence in New Clanon City, this is CNN.

"Turn that bloody noise off!" Snapped the air commodore. "Haven't you got more important things to be doing that lounging around like a bloody gentlemen's club."

"Sir this is of the officers mess..."

"Silence!" Chucking a glass at the officer who had dared to speak, the air commodore was a man with little patience and high blood pressure.

"Another five battle fleets preparing to leave, thats a couple of hundred vessels now then to join the three out there." Spoke one officer flicking through the Times that was on the coffee table.

"Government seems to mean business, oh well it would be a nice colony. I can't wait to see the Clandonian flag flying from their cratered capital."

"Jolly funny aren't you Charlie!" Replied another deep in the reading of the briefing notes of the new plan of operations, titled Op Big Billy...

The ten ships were blasted, complete wreckage. As far as the Cnian delegacy was concerned, the captain went rebel and the Skyians took care of that problem, especially since they had a dislike for the Captain. Hell even the ships were nothing to them.

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Official Statement by the Greater Honakon Region

The nations of Honako, Little Honako and the people from the corporate city of Honako Inc. from this day forward have cancelled all flights to Clandonia and are advising citizens against travelling to Vetaka and Eastern Haven overall for there safety. We know little about the background of this conflict, though we wish Vetaka and our UFAN allies luck in this operation against Clandonia, and will respect whatever decision the UFAN makes on this conflict (whether to send troops in or to let them sort it out between them). Our embassy in Vetaka will not be evacuated, though our diplomats there are currently in a state of uneasiness over the whole situation.

Mrs. Bourla Parkins, High Commissioner of the Greater Honakon Region

The Captain of the C.F.S. Dagger and battle commander of the C.F.S. July, Maine, and Indigo, Jeffery Baldwin was a proud man, and a testy one at that. He always pushed the limits, hell he was denied promotion three times because of it, even though he was a damned good naval leader. This would be his fortieth mission, to replace a naval taskeforce of several smaller vessels that were patrolling two hundred fifty meters away from the Alacean mainland.

As he met with the taskeforce he ordered them to join his fleet and to sail a hundred a ninety-nine meters away from the Alacean mainland, 'testing if they got the balls' he put it. Of course radio silence was maintained, but the radar signature of four Iowa-Class Battleships and six Thetis-Class Frigates was way to large to be ignored. It was a testing stage for the developing of the Cnian's perception of the Alacean people.

Of course if war did break out between the two nations, it would be a one-sided battle, and the Cnian people did not want this. If worse truly came to worse they'd allow the Alacean people to be invaded by a brigade-sized military unit, with admirable air cover and limited naval support. This would just be to cause the Alacean people a 3:1 casualty ratio that favored the Cnians, though they would allow themselves to 'lose'.

The captured Cnians would be returned to the Cnian nation, or a truly large scale war would be launched on Alacean soil, one that would most likely include thousands of tonnes of conventional munitions and one to two nuclear detonations on the Alacean capitol.

Cnian Taskeforce Under Captain J.A. Baldwin:-:
Battleships:-
C.F.S. Dagger
C.F.S. July
C.F.S. Maine
C.F.S. Indigo
Frigates:-
C.F.S. Mary
C.F.S. Mae
C.F.S. Oakwood
C.F.S. Maple
C.F.S. Cherry
C.F.S. Rose

OOC:Methought you had to get into my waters, not just poof there >>.

Also, sorry for the somewhat crappy post, I'm fairly new at coastal defence stuff, I like naval warfare, plus Alacea's military hasn't been organized/bought yet (I'm planning on using mainly NSstorefronts).


IC:

2 men in perfectly starched uniforms walked into President Jordan Gardispici's very own marble-cladded oval office. One was some low-ranking official and held a series of papers. The other, was his own cousin, General Gaun.

"Sir," one said, tipping his hat, "Cnian ships have entered within a mile of Alacea."

"How the hell did they do that? If these little oriental pests want to act like leeches, I say we swat them like flies. I want them pounded with more anti-shipping missiles than they can count. I say we use the old coastal defences before we replace them." He smiled, and said, "Gentlemen, I bid you good day."

---


At the President's command, 500 Type 88 Surface-to-Ship Missiles lept from their various launchpads along the Alacean coast, and where sent hurtling towards the Cnian fleet like arrows. Alacea was preparing for war.

“Why is it that sometimes you feel like you go to war with people with a zero literacy rate?” Admiral Harrington-Smythe sighed as he lifted a pair of binoculars to his face. The Royal Navy of Midlonia tended, in this day and age of large ship movements, to refer to their fleets as “armadas” mostly because they tended to consist of a number of Carrier Strike Groups, anti-submarine strike groups and submarine strike groups.

So it was, with little pomp and ceremony that the 12th Armarda, normally tasked to more localized defence of the Midlonian Heartland‘s Eastern Seabord, set course for the Alaecan Colony of Cbaso, and from there, with intent to the Alaecan homeland The fleet would take a couple of days to even reach Cbaso, so the necessary diplomatic chat began now while the fleet was on it’s way, if the Alaecans turned down the help the 12th Armada would merely move to block off any intervention from outside powers to deal with the “Gentlemans war” now being held between the two Nations. But, a second war could potentially open up.

But 180 ships specifically designed for war tended to knock folks off kilter when attacking with just 10.

Midlonia had been elected delegate of the Region, and it was always interested in protecting the Region’s interests, including its smaller members.


From the Office of the Midlonian Diplomatic and Economic Corps

To: Alexander Salem, Foreign Minister of The Imperial Monarchy of Alacea.

I wish to inform you that, as per the new situation within Haven, a Midlonian Armarda is currently setting sail for the effected Zone within Eastern Haven.

It is with your permission that we seek to ensure that no extra-Haven nations threaten either the aforementioned Zone, or the exclusion zone set up by the The Imperial Monarchy of Alacea.

We await your answer.

George Hillcrest,
Minister of Foreign and Economic Affairs.

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Official Imperial Communiqué

The Imperial Monarchy of Alacea

To: Midlonia
From: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

We're always looking for another friend. We will welcome your ships with open arms in Cbaso, and await your arrival.

Salutations,
Alexander Salem
Minister of Foreign Affairs

[Braach-Class SSBN, SRNS 'Trinity']

Another bouy popped up on the surface, again a satellite comm bouy.

"What have you got for me?" Asked the Captain to the Satellite Comm Officer.

"Visual Recon denotes that all ships were destroyed, only a few pieces of scattered metal remain." Responded the Satellite Comm Officer.

"Very good," Said the Captain as he turned to the Missile Crew. "What about the telemetrey from the missiles? What was the accuracy?"

"100% sir, since the misiles were launced at about the same time in a time-on-target mission profile all of them hit."

"Good, save the telemetrey data, when we regroup with the Second Armada have the Armada Admiral upload the data to the folks at Aerone, they'd like this data. Now Navigation, set a course back to the Armada."

"Aye-Aye Sir!"

OOC:Methought you had to get into my waters, not just poof there >>.

Also, sorry for the somewhat crappy post, I'm fairly new at coastal defence stuff, I like naval warfare, plus Alacea's military hasn't been organized/bought yet (I'm planning on using mainly NSstorefronts).


IC:

2 men in perfectly starched uniforms walked into President Jordan Gardispici's very own marble-cladded oval office. One was some low-ranking official and held a series of papers. The other, was his own cousin, General Gaun.

"Sir," one said, tipping his hat, "Cnian ships have entered within a mile of Alacea."

"How the hell did they do that? If these little oriental pests want to act like leeches, I say we swat them like flies. I want them pounded with more anti-shipping missiles than they can count. I say we use the old coastal defences before we replpace them." He smiled, and said, "Gentlemen, I bid you good day."

---


At the President's command, 500 Type 88 Surface-to-Ship Missiles lept from their various launchpads along the Alacean coast, and where sent hurtling towards the Cnian fleet like arrows. Alacea was preparing for war.

{{OOC: Yea, sorry about the little poofing their, hehe. Well the fleet is destroyed already, lol. And since no one in the navy liked the Captain's ways its kind of good that he's gone in their site. :-\}}

TG, Buddha C.

Vetakan Defence Force Emergancy Operational Command, Classified Location, Vetaka:

After being ordered to take a rest period by President Scarlet Rogers Vetakan Defence Force Supreme Operational Commander Jonathon Stone was back in the Command Room sitting at the Command Table reading upon various reports from the different organizations that made up the Vetakan Defence Forces. Looking at the Large HD Screen mounted on the wall Commander Jonathon Stone suddenly barked:

"Recall the Interceptors. Scramble the 25th LRS Squadron, 21st BSA Squadron and 108th, 109th & 110th Tactical Fighter Squadrons. Ill brief them inflight"

"Yes Sir" replied a somewhat Confused Air Force Officer.

25th LRS Squadron, En Route to Virgin Islands:

The Vetakan Defence Force 25th Long Range Strike Squadron callsign Dragon Squadron was 1 of 2 Vetakan Long Range Bomber Squadrons. Their Objective was similar to that of the Clandonian LRS Squadrons. Although the Royal Clandonian Air Force used ITA-200 Sabres-B/IA and Type 1000 Bombers, Vetaka used B-74 Shadowcaster Bombers built by Elite Arms had been ordered to Scramble after the strike by the Royal Clandonian Airforce on Vetakan Civilian Assets killing some 700 People it had been decided by Vetakan High Command to try and knock out the Virgin Islands Airbase or at least disable it long enough for the Vetakan Navy to strike against the gathering Clandonian Naval Forces and if possible destroy the Clandonians before they ever had a chance to engage Vetaka within the Vetakan Homeland. The B-74 Shadowcasters had been designed to Skim the Atmosphere Strike their Target leave and return to base within a matter of hours. As they prepared to take off the 15 OBSAT Systems of the 15 Shadowcasters began to broadcast the live briefing from Stone his voice clear as day:

"Ok Ladies and Gentleman I apologise for the rused briefing Ok VDF High Command has decided to Counter-Attack seen as the Clandonians seem to have such a Vast Timetable your mission is to Launch Phase 1 of the Counter-Attack you are to engage and destroy or at least provisonally disable the RCAF Base on the Virgin Islands. You will be Phase 1 in this intial mission the second bombing run will be carried out by the 21st Bomber Strike Attack Squadron protected and escorted by the 108th, 109th & 110th Tactical Fighter Squadrons. The entire Virgin Island Mission will provisonally form Phase 1 of the Counter Strike Operation which is now code named Operation: Defensive Strike. Once Phase 1 is complete the 2rd Battlegroup should be position to engage the gathered Clandonian Naval Invasion Force and will attack and engage the Clandonian Fleet. Any Questions?"

Dragon 1 of the Vetakan Shadowcasters simply replied:

"No Sir. Understood."

With that the 15 Vetakan B-74's roared down the Runaway and took off climbing Altitude immediatly they would soon be skiming the very edges of the Atmosphere and also be ready to drop their deadily load. Although it was ironic the second bomber wave of Operation: Defensive Strike had already took off and where enroute to the Target.

Meanwhile:

Vetakan Defence Force, 2rd Naval Battlegroup Flagship VDFNS Pearce , Intecept Course of Gathering Clandonian Invasion Fleet:

Supreme Admiral Jason Barber of the VDF 2rd Naval Battlegroup had now been sailing hard for hours because the Clandonians had failed to mobilize their forces before they had made their Decleration and because luckily Vetaka had mobilized and recalled its entire Combatant Force in regard to the intial Hataria Blockade Crisis Vetaka had been ready for all out war before Clandonia had ever declared War against the nation. Admiral Barbers Second Battlegroup was not the largest of Fleets but it was well trained, well armed and fanatically committed to defending the homeland at all costs Barber had perfectly understood VDF Supreme Operational Commander Stone when he had briefed him. If Operation: Defensive Strike Succeeded Vetaka would of repelled the Invasion before it had even hit the Vetakan Homeland sailing at full speed to engage the Clandonians many of the Vetakan Sailors knew what was about to happen and many knew that the sacrifice they where going to make would save Billions of Lives. The 2rd Battlegroup would not be returning to helgan port unless the Clandonians had resigned themselves to the bottom of Davy Jones Locker. Clandonia was about to see for itself the true loyalty of a Vetakan and maybe even see an example of the definition.


OOC: Operation: Defensive Strike (Counter-Offensive)

2rd Vetakan Naval Battlegroup

1 Royal Sovereign Class Superdreadnought

- Flagship Vetakan Defence Force Naval Ships (VDFNS): Pearce

1 Prince of Wales Class Battleship

- Second Ship Vetakan Defence Force Naval Ships (VDFNS): White-Thunder

10 Champion Class Supercarriers
20 Agamemnon Class Battleships
20 Arsenal Class Stealth Missile Cruiser
35 Chieftain Class Battleships
30 Zumwalt Class Stealth Missile Destroyers
30 Daring Class Air Defense Destroyers
30 Brandenburg Class Stealth ASW Frigates
30 Sachsen Class Stealth Air Defense Frigates
10 Ohio Class Ballistic Missile Submarines
50 Allegro Class Submarines
10 Safeguard Class Damage Control Ships
90 Naval Cobra Attack Choppers
90 AH-64D Apache Longbow Helicopters
10 CH-46 Sea Knight Helicopters
10 CH-53 Super Stallion Helicopters
600 F/A 401 Birds of Prey
600 F-36 Gladius
200 F-18E Super Hornets
200 F-35 Lightning II
20 E-2C Hawkeyes

Vetakan Mainland Based Air Force Support to the 2rd Battlegroup:

200 F-22 Raptors (Stealth Fighter)
100 F-37C Eurafighters
50 B-52 Bombers
50 F/A 401 Birds of Prey
50 F-36 Gladius
50 F-421 Hermes (Interceptors)
20 F-18E Super Hornets
20 F-35 Lightning II

10 E-3 Sentries (AWAC)
10 E-4 Nightwatchers (AWAC)
10 KC-135 Stratotankers (Refueler)


First Bomber Wave on Virgin Islands:

25th Long Range Strike (LRS) Squadron

15 B-74 Shadowcaster Bombers

Second Bomber Wave on Virgin Islands:

21st Bomber Strike Attack (BSA) Squadron

21 B-73 Ravagers
9 B-2 Spirit Bombers

108th, 109th & 110th Tactical Fighter Squadrons:

20 F-421 Hermes
20 F-22/A Raptors
20 F-15V Cardinals

3 E-4 Nightwatchers

KC-135 Stratotankers Deployable to Logistically Support If Required.

The Square of Loyalty, The Mountain Kingdom, Rogers Mountain Range, Newman Island, Vetaka:

Today would be the darkest day of the Clandonian-Vetakan War, The very ethics of Vetaka and the White-Phoenix demanded that a Vetakan and a Tribesman above all is Free, Honourable and Loyal at all costs. After realising that although most would disagree theoretically the Vetakan Nation and thus its then Leader Roxanne Wright had broken its own Oath of Loyalty to the Sovereign League and the Questarian Crown Commonwealth as such in order to repay the Oath the blood of Roxanne Wright must fall. Although initially the White-Phoenix had refused to spill the blood of such an honourable women they knew that in order to fill the Ethics of the Oath. Roxanne Wright had to die. As such the Citidel of the Mountain Kingdom was now quiet the sun was slowly desending and a atmosphere of sorrow and already mourning hung over the people gathered. Although the White-Phoenix when carrying out cerimonial duties wore White because of the situation they wore black as a mark of respect and honour of Roxanne Wright.

As the wooden doors of the Temple opened and the White-Phoenix Chief flanked by 6 White Phoenix Tribesman exited a real sigh of sorrow was heard. They took their positions within the Sqaure and the doors of the Temple opened yet again this time a women standing tall within brown hair dressed in a White Dress walked down the steps and came to a halt in front of a Camera she began:

"I am Roxanne Victoria Wright of the White-Phoenix Tribe and Honourable General of the Vetakan Defence Forces. I am bound by the Oath of Loyalty to protect my nations freedom and honour. I am bound to by Loyal to anybody I swear to. I Roxanne Wright broke this Oath to the Sovereign League and the Crown Commonwealth of Questers as such I am ready to die and my blood be spilt in order to fulfil this Oath."

Walking past the Camera it followed her where she took her position in front of the White-Phoenix Chief looking directly at him the 6 Warriors began to chant in a native tongue the Chief drew his sword a beautiful thing known as the Sword of Loyalty she knelt before him, the camera view changed from her to a scene of true beauty the Mountains Medows but the audio remainded all that could beheard was the Chief finally stop chanting and say in English:

"We are Sorry"

Swooshing sound could be heard a followed by a small whimper similar to when you get a paper cut. The camera returned to the view of the Chief and laying peacefully and silently on the floor drenched in Blood was Roxanne Victoria Wright a great and honourable leader whom gave her life to protect the integeraty of her people and her nation. The Camera now turned to a tearful President Scarlet Rogers tears streamed her face however she choked them back and spoke:

"The Blood of a Great Leader, The Blood of a Great Warrior, The Blood of this nation now runs red. The Blood of Roxanne Wright repays the Broken Oath. The Debt to Clandonia, The Debt to the Sovereign League and The Debt to The Questarian Commonwealth is repaid. Vetaka has repaid her debt now we fight with Honour. Clandonia back off this nation will become your grave".

This video would soon broadcast live across Vetaka and probably across the world. Today the world would see just how important Loyalty and Honour where to the Vetakan Nation.

Office of the President, Vetaka

The Questarian ambassador, Sir Saionji Kinmochi, dressed emmaculately in formal dress, knocked sharply on the door of the Vetakan presidents office. He had the message from London and from Questers to deliver to the President. The Ambassador was still shaken up - he knew Roxanne Wright personally and though he expected this may happen, was still quite hurt at the loss of a friend.

London

'Halt Clandonian Imperialist Aggression'

Upon hearing the news of the sacrifice of the Vetakan leader, the whole nation had been moved, even in these times of war. Though the reputation of Vetaka had been stained by the Hataria incident, and the fact Vetaka had abandoned the SL and the Empire, the Free Dominion was now held in the highest regards it had been since it first joined the Empire. Vetaka had paid the price. According to the 250,000 demonstrators from all sides in London, this war was unjust. According to the various newspapers, this war was unjust. Of course, for a Questarian, it would be simply unacceptable to claim this as hypocrisy, since Questers had a mandate to rule the world.

Nevertheless, protest was wide and massive in support of Vetaka. Offiical requests from the Government where sent to Clandonia requesting the cessation of hostilities.

Ministry of Defence, New Clanon City

In a smoke filled room in the War Rooms the entire Clandonian Joint Chiefs of Staff sat with the additions of the Prime Minister and the Minister for Foreign Affairs. It was customary for all Clandonian officers to smoke during meetings, it was believed the nicotine helped one have clear thoughts.

"Eight Battlefleets from the Grand Expeditionary Fleet will assemble five hundred kilometres from the Vetakan fleet at which point our air wings and missile systems will be used. I have authorised the use of the Khan Missile to take down the larger carriers and battleships." Spoke the Lord Sea Admiral before sitting down after finishing his talk.

"What can the air force say regarding the bombing campaign?" Asked the Minister.

"Our efforts were hampered by the Vetakan defence systems, we may have to look at the possiblity of launching attacks against their satellites. In the event we do the Sabres will be able to destroy them effectively but it may endanger others and our own."

"It must be done." Butted in the Army Grand Field Marshall. "If you expect this war to be shortened by any possible means before we loose thousands, if you expect the army to put forward eight army groups then I'm not having my men being slaughtered because the air force is worried about its shiny aircraft."

The Prime Minister had finished reading the new bombing mission briefing.

"The option says each Sabre can carry ten four tonne bombs, so these would be presumably lacking sophisticated guidance that is present on the other ones?"

"Yes sir, it means we will be endangering civilian areas but I don't think that matters now."

"The party demands this war be fought on an aggressive front, the public is baying for blood and the media knows death is money."

An officer walked in, his shoes tapping on the wooden oak floor.

"Sir the Vetakans have just published some odd video of a bunch of odd tribal acts, its on the news now."

Turning on the television set on the wall the news of this ritual act shocked the gathered men.

"A bunch of bloody uncivilised philistines!" Cried one.

"Bloody foreigners, bunch of savages. Generals, commanders and commodores you have your orders do whatever it requires to ensure this is a Clandonian victory." Spoke the Prime Minister before standing up and leaving along with Sir Philips back to the waiting motorcade.

"Do you think we will win?" He asked his minister.

"I don't see why not, they will crack soon when there's a battleship shelling their capital I think they might see some sense, these Vetakans are uncivilised and inferior beings, you saw that video."

"Yes rather a worrying event, I pray not a omen for things to come."

They climbed into the waiting Range Rover and departed with the sirens of the police past the anti-war and pro-war protesters in Parliament Square, the police trying to keep the brawling masses separated.


RCAF Fairemount, Clandonian Virgin Islands

The gathering military might on the Virgin Islands as well as the island being the nearest Clandonian asset was likely to be a target. The huge powerful radar scanners flow in and observation units didn't see the high altitude B-74 Shadowcasters, an aircraft ironically in the Clandonian armoury. The base had been put on air alert earlier during the day but as the bombs fell to the ground smashing into the base and the surrounding area.

Two bombs hit the runway cratering it in several places, twelve F-36 Gladius aircraft were out in the open at the time and had gone up in smoke. Ground crews were trying to extinguish the burning kerosene fires and drag their injured comrades. A refuelling truck was ablaze as two armourers dragged out the blackened body screaming in pain as the flesh came away form the bones.

"Bastards, I need a medic over here!" Screamed one of the firemen as another explosion covered the place in burning fuel, the air raid siren was going and there was smoke from over the brow of the hill indicating the naval base had taken hits as well. The second runway was intact for the most part and the remaining fighters were ordered to scramble from both the RCAF base and the civilian airport to engage the oncoming enemy air wing which had been spotted. Eighty F-36 Gladius and forty F/A 401 Birds of Prey blasted off from the two bases as the smoke from the capital and air base obscured the pristine tropical skies. The Virgin Island 1st Air Squadron had taken losses, in the air conditioned tent lay forty eight body bags, the smell of human flesh and kerosene thick in the air with the Clandonian's craving for revenge.

We are just getting reports of an attack on the Clandonian Virgin Islands with bombs reported to have hit the capital and the military bases killing at least forty Clandonian service personal...

Clandonian Invasion Fleet, 4000 km from Vetakan 2rd Naval Battlegroup

The seven battlefleets from the First Grand Expeditionary Fleet had were hearing the news broadcast from the CNN satellite download that they had just received. The 3rd Home Battlefleet was on its way to group up in preparation for the massive attack and the plan to destroy the Vetakan navy in one clean sweep. The Clandonian Khan missiles were now in range of the Vetakans, commanders had decided to use them when they were closer and the ships were all in battle formation, the Clandonian fleet had a significant advantage with the dreadnoughts and battleships with their larger calibre guns.

Comm. Room, Aurum Domus Embassy

"Did you just see that? They chopped her bloody head off."

"Yeah and I still don't get why."

"Must be some weird Vetakan thing, no general is ever executed in Aurum Domus."

The team huddled around monitors watching events unfold. Radiation suits had been readied when the news of non destroyed Hammers came through, you couldn't be too careful.

A message was being typed up to the Vetakan government telling of their presence here. If shit hit the fan and the team had to be extracted then the Vetakans should know what was going on.

Encrypted message to the Vetakan President

Classification: TOP SECRET
To: Vetakan Presidential Office
From: Hotdian SiS
Subject: CLANDONIAN BOMBINGS

Dear Sir,

We have been monitoring the situation closely between SL member Clandonia and yourselves and have become worried by the use of dangerous aircraft in the bombing of Vetakan targets. We take particular concern over the spreading of possibly dangerous and radioactive materials by the use of Falling Hammer missiles and the harm done to the population through these actions. As such we are prepared to offer full evacuation of civillians from your nation should the conflict, and bombings, continue. We would however use caution as HD2 is not allowed by the rules you have set down with other Havenites to become involved in the actual conflict, and neither does HD2 plan to. However what can be done is to offer this aid from our national charities which, due to the current warfare in Haven, may require a military escort to ensure safety. Should the worst come to the worst the SiS would be willing to find a suitable location for any government officials, although we hope the issue will be resolved before any major invasions take place.

If you do need any help you may make contact at any time, and we can discuss details of the extraction which we assure you would see your citizens safely within territorial boundaries within 3hours.

Regards,

Sir Indelhorf

OOC: I never chopped her head off lol

Encrypted message to the Hotdian SIS

Classification: TOP SECRET
To: Hotdian SIS
From: Vetakan Security and Intelligence Service (VSIS)
Subject: RE:CLANDONIAN BOMBINGS

Dear Sir Indelhorf,

It is with great sadness that I must refuse to accept your offer of Aid. The Vetakan People are fighters and we will surivie no matter what the Imperialist Clandonians throw at us Vetaka is bound by the Oath of Loyalty we have sworn in order to protect other nations from Clandonian Aggression. Vetaka and our people stand alone in this conflict. Your kindness has touched my heart and this act will never be forgotten.

Thank You

Yours Vetakan President & Lord-Governor Scarlet Rogers
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Official Free Dominion of Vetaka Diplomatic Message:

To: <All Nations with an interest in the Vetakan-Clandonian War>
From: Vetakan Foreign Affairs

Subject: Clandonian Imperialist Aggression

The Government of the Free Dominion of Vetaka would like to call upon the United Kingdom of Clandonia to halt its Imperialist War. I urge the Clandonian People and the Clandonian Military not to sail to invade Vetaka, you are sailing into the lowest circle of hell. This nation is defended and the Flag of Clandonia will never fly over it.

The Government of the Free Dominion of Vetaka appeals to the International Community not to actively become Militaryly involved however we appeal to you to do what you can diplomatically to pressure the United Kingdom to halt its current imperialist aggression against Vetaka. Nobody wants conflict, Vetaka would like to offer its deepest condolences to the families and friends of the dead and injured Clandonian Personnel killed within the Virgin Islands Vetaka deeply regrets that it has had to attack the Virgin Islands Base however it is the Clandonian Leadership whom are directly responsible for our actions they are the ones whom continue to stoke the fires of war. Vetaka is ready to make peace at any time we just wait for Clandonia.

The Free Dominion of Vetaka would like to reinforce its earlier remarks Vetaka will never fall under the Clandonian Flag and we will do everything we can not to let that to happen.

Yours Vetakan President Scarlet Rogers
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RCAF Fairemount, Clandonian Virgin Islands

"All Units. Honour Protocal Cancelled. RTB" ordered Commander Stone

The radiowaves soon became a mass of:

"Roger That"

With that the Vetakan Attackers turned and soon withdrew so units would not be returned and had gone down fighting. 1 of the Tactical Fighters after being shot down had managed to use his place as a massive bomb and had crashed his plane into the Control Tower.

Vetakan Defence Force Emergancy Operational Command, Classified Location, Vetaka:

President Scarlet Rogers was still crying she had been crying pratically none stop since that terrible event. Scarlet was still mourning the loss of her best friend and mentor Roxanne. As she listerned to the update all she wanted to do was go to cry. Supreme Operational Commander Stone also deeply upsetted stayed strong and finished his update. The Vetakan Naval Intercept Fleet was nearing the Clandonian Invasion Fleet and in order to land on Vetakan Soil the Clandonians would have to sink every Vetakan Ship as none of them would surrender.

President Rogers stood up:

"Lock Protocal 2 Weapons against the Clandonian Fleet and Prepare to Fire".

"Yes Ma'am. Scarlet are you ok?" asked Stone

Scarlet walked around the table and threw her arms around him for a few seconds she let him go turned on her heel and left the room.

RCAF Fairemount, Clandonian Virgin Islands

The air battle over the islands had a been a terific one, civilians watched from the beaches as the vapour trails filled the sky, the Clandonian's had lost seven aircraft, pilots crashing down into the jungle or ditching in the sea to be picked up by a friendly pleasure cruiser going back to base in a rather merry mood despite loosing a multi-million dollar aircraft. As for the enemy, several aircraft had been downed by the defences and the Clandonian pilots, a number were dead on impact but five had been captured, facing an angry crowd of civilians military police had captured them and placed them as prisoners of war.

"For you foreigner, the war is over." Was the famous phrase a RCAF Regiment patrol captured a pilot as he limped away, tempted to shoot him dead the officer took the man captive providing him a cigarette and a drink from the officers hip flask. The Clandonians were trying to show the inferior people that killed them self that they would bring civilisation and order to Vetaka instead of the fearful cult base society that people currently lived in. The captured would be interrogated and flown back to the mainland where their existence would hopefully prove some use as a bargaining chip later on in the war. Army engineers had been ordered into repair the runway but the infill materials were not adequate so emergency runway repair kits were ordered in from the mainland but the with the 72 hour delay the main runway at RCAF Fairemount was well out of action meaning a backlog in the supply wing with aircraft backing up in the mainland with troops, equipment and supplies just sitting on the runway and apron.


Old Admiralty House, New Danskeran

The gathered top commanders of the Clandonian navy had gathered on the wet Sunday night in the port city, the lights gleaming off the wet streets from the moored ships in harbour. Nearly half the Expeditionary Force was away for the first time, in the distance the laying down and blue sparks of welders constructing one of the new Nelson Class Super Capitals which had been officially added to the fleet chapter as the Flag and Sub Flagship.

"Eight Clandonian battlefleets assembled together will be unstopable, once have defeated or scared them off the trip will be easy from Praetonian bases in the Fortitude Islands."

"How long till the battle begins?" Asked the Lord Sea Admiral.

"Four days we think providing the weather stays good for the Third Battle Fleet from the Grand Home to arrive, an attack sanctimoniously will turn the tide of the war against them."

"Excellent, this will be the greatest victory in Clandonian naval history since the Battle of Naasha."

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Official Clandonian Response

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Open Declaration:

The Crown government finds the pathetic attempt of the Vetakan government to use the deaths of the brave Clandonian's defending the colony of the Virgin Islands who died as a deeply insulting act. The war will continue until the Vetakan's are no longer deemed a threat to the UKCP and her allies. The talk of imperialism from the Clandonian's it Bolshevik propaganda trying to tear apart the region to make way for a communist invasion.

Looking at the foolish individuals who man the flimsy Vetakan warships, surrender now and scuttle your ships if you want to live, Clandonia Prime is not the enemy we will welcome you as dignified prisoners of war. It is not the Vetakan people we want but the Vetakan government and their statist like manor of interference in the daily lives of people, you are fighting a loosing war and it will be on the blood of your children to continue such a foolish fight.


God Save the King



Prime Minister David Sistilin

Encryption: RED-40 CIPHER
To: President Scarlet Rogers
From: The Office of the State Security Administration
Re: Emergency Extraction

We understand that your nation is under attack by Clandonian aggressors, and while we would love nothing more than to unleash explosive death upon these barbarians, we do not hold sway in Haven and can not interfere on a macro level. That being said, our government has had friendly relations with Vetaka in the past and we feel it is in our best interested that you retain your pulse. I have been authorized to dispatch 10 members of the Deathwatch to Vetaka to monitor the situation and, should it come to it, remove you from Vetaka to the Islands of Mer des Ennuis until Vetaka is able to overthrow any possible occupational force. Burn this message.

-Tomas Swietoslaw
Director, State Security Administration
“Fear Ensures Loyalty!”
“All Glory to the Hypnotoad!”

RCAF Fairemount, Clandonian Virgin Islands

When Squadron Leader Daniel Roberts stumbled to his feet out of the smoking wreck of his downed plane he was met wit Assualt Rifles raising his hands he and the othered Captured Pilots where ordered together where a Military Police Officer offered him a Cigarette and a Hipflask taking them both the Clandonians where about to see Vetakan Loyalty first hand Roberts broke the Cigarette in half, opened the hipflask and threw it as far as he could:

"Fuck You you Clandonian Imperialist. Kill me now or ill kill you in your sleep. For Vetaka!!! For the Dominion!!! For Freedom"

"For Vetaka!!! For the Dominion!!! For Freedom"

All of a sudden the Pilots threw themselves at the Clandonian Military Police they would all die but they all knew it was worth it after all the all knew just how infamous the Clandonians were for raping women. They had all vowed to die than watch a Vetakan Women be raped.

Vetakan Defence Force Emergancy Operational Command, Classified Location, Vetaka:

"Denied. Follow Your Orders" barked Stone into a Phone

Encrypted message to the Office of the State Security Administration:

Classification: TOP SECRET
To: The Office of the State Security Administration <Tomas Swietoslaw>
From: Vetakan Security and Intelligence Service (VSIS)
Subject: RE:Emergency Extraction

Dear Tomas Swietoslaw,

I am afraid not my good friend. I and the Vetakan Government will not leave our nation. We will fight to the end and die for our nation if required. The Vetakan Oath of Loyalty demands it. However I must thank you for your offer of help your kindness will never be forgotten.

Thank You

Yours Vetakan President & Lord-Governor Scarlet Rogers

[OOC: REmember Vetaka, my ambassadors knocking at your presidents door.]

OOC: Apologies Questers

Vetakan Presidential Palace, Theeb, Vetaka:

In times of peace the the Presidential Palace was such a wonderful and magnificant place with such amazing architecture it was always a hot spot for tourists. Although the tourists where not allowed within the Palace they could look at it from the streets today however the tourists weren't here most had fled Vetaka when war had broken out. In the palace itself it was usually full of Artworks and Treasures however the Palace looked somewhat a shadow of its former self the Artworks and Treasures had been removed and sent to a more secure location. Just like a large amount of the Vetakan Gold Reserve which had also been removed. Today the Palace was heavily fortified Anti Aircraft Defences had been installed along with Machine Gun Nests and Anti Tank Defences. Snipers partolled on the roof and the various corridoors were patrolled by armed guards.

The door of the Presidential Office was flanked by Dominion Commonwealth Bodyguards as the Questarian Ambassador entered the Office the bodyguards followed him in and now took up position within by the door. President Scarlet Rogers was now dressed in one of her many different skirt-suits her blonde hair streamed her face and for the first time she was not crying. She was signing reports when the Ambassador entered looking up she rose from her chair walked around the desk and offered her hand, before Scarlet had taken office as President she had been the infamous Vetakan Foreign Secretary and as such she had met the various Ambassadors many times and as a result many lasting friends had been formed this was very true with The Questarian Ambassador Sir Saionji Kinmochi, Scarlet smiled and they shook hands:

"Its Good to see you, I was unsure as to whether you had left for the Crown Imperium Can I offer you a drink at all?"

Moving towards the Drinks Cabinet she asked another question:

"What do I owe this visit then?"

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100 Km from RCAF Fairemount, Clandonian Virgin Islands:

Because the Clandonian Invasion Fleet was in neutral waters it was safe from Vetakan Attack as the Vetakan Government honoured Neutral Nations in this Conflict as a result although the Clandonians could attack Vetaka from their Fleet as a result Vetaka could not counter-strike however Vetaka could attack the Clandonians at their Virgin Islands Colony and more specifically RCAF Fairemount as a result a second attack had been ordered as the Vetakan Attack Force made its way towards the Islands the Attack Flights Commander Voice began:

"All Units. Weapons Check. Lock and Load". spoke Wing Commander Virginia

"Remember attack and destroy RCAF Fairemount and all its subsequent Defences. Do not engage civilian targets any body whom does will be Charged. However having said that clearence is granted to engage the Civilian Airport if Air Superiority Fighters are launched from their. Remember 102rd Tactical Fighters are moving in first they will secure Air Superiority and then the rest of us move in and give RCAF Fairemount something to repair".

The Vetakan High Command had again decided the destruction of RCAF Fairemount had to happen as it posed a unacceptable tactical threat to the defence of the Vetakan Homeland.

OOC:

Second Bombing Strike on RCAF Fairemount

Phase 1: 100th/101st Tactical Fighter Squadrons (Secure Air Superiority)

Phase 2: 102rd/103rd/104th Tactical Fighter Squadrons
22rd/23rd BSA Squadrons

Aircraft:

- 40 F-421 Hermes
- 20 F-22/A Raptors
- 20 F-15V Cardinals

10 B-73 Ravager Bombers
10 B-2 Spirit Bombers
10 B-52 Stratofortress Bombers

3 AWAC Sentries (Command and Control/Electronic Warfare)

Current Death Toll: 1,000 (250 Military) (750 Civilian)

Official Free Dominion of Vetaka Diplomatic Message:

To: <Open Communication>
From: Vetakan Foreign Affairs

Subject: Ongoing War between Clandonia and Vetaka

The Free Dominion of Vetaka would again like to urge the United Kingom of Clandonia to abandon its Military Operations Against Vetaka, The Free Dominion of Vetaka will never surrender and you will be loosing Millions of Lives and Trillions of Clandonian Pounds.

The current death toll of this war within Vetaka stands at 1,000 Confirmed 750 of these where Civilians the falling Hammers that hit Vetaka hit a number of innocent villiages. I urge all nations whom are monitoring this situation to to actively become involved via a Military Sanction but to pressure Clandonia diplomatically.

Again The Free Dominion of Vetaka would like to to inform the famillies of the dead Clandonia Service Personnel that Vetaka's thoughts and prayers are with them in their time of need. While we regret that they have had to die in a needless war Vetaka refuses to apologise for its actions. It is the Clandonian Government that continues this War Vetaka is simply acting in Self Defence.

Yours

Scarlet Rogers

President of The Free Dominion of Vetaka
Lord Governor of The Free Dominion of Vetaka
Supreme Commanding Admiral in Chief of the Vetakan Defence Forces

Drasgard Times

Homo Vetakanus back in action

Article by Juha Poro

Very recently Vetaka, which currently is at war with Clandonia Prime, executed its former president Roxanne Victoria White. This execution has already caused massive peace protests in Questers.

Lets look how this story actualy began. Hataria, empire mainly known for its agressiveness and extremely moronic leadership, started another war then it invaded Demon666, as a result large anti-Hatarian coalition was formed and Hatarian invasion was crushed and its colonies were captured. Then war was over many nations started sending supplies to Hataria causing international outcry, because everyone with brains can understand that Hataria will start new war as soon as possible. Vetaka was one of those nations who aided Hataria and Clandonia was one of the main protesters, now those two nations are already in full war.

At first several nations announced support to Vetaka, but that support was blocked by intervention of Havenic powers which meant that war will be only between Vetaka and Clandonia. Vetaka is already becoming desperate, as there is no other explanation for extremely strange attempt to appease main Havenic powers, especially Questers. Former president Roxanne Victoria White was executed for Vetaka’s decision to leave Sovereign League and the Crown Commonwealth of Questers.

Every possible justification for this action can be flushed down the toilet simply by reading why Vetaka left those organizations. In Official explanation*1 main argument was the fact that in two opinion polls at two previous weeks majority of Vetakans believed, that Vetaka does not benefit from membership of those alliances. Yeah, you read it correctly, two opinion polls were used as main argument although all previous polls had shown high support for belonging to those alliances. Those two polls resulted senate vote 10-290 supporting leaving those alliances. And now Roxanne Victoria White was executed, for this ridiculous affair, in pompous ceremony.

Of course I do not deny that White deserved execution, I explained her attempt to establish dictatorship on Vetaka during riots, in my previous article*2. But this current affair is just retarded. Whole Vetakan foreign policy has been series of illogical actions. Sending aid to Hataria and sending huge fleet to Hamilay and then immediately pulling it out are just few examples. We can only hope that then bombs start falling on Vetaka, common sense will also fall back into heads of Vetakans.

Sources:
*1= Vetaka announces leaving Sovereign League (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12482704&postcount=97)
*2= Those glorius “defenders of democracy” (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=12539978&postcount=7)

RCAF Fairemount, Clandonian Virgin Islands

"Scramble, Scramble, Scramble!" Came the voice over the intercom as crews and pilots rushed after a patrol aircraft spotted a large scale air attack before being downed by a Vetakan air to air missile killing the pilot on impact. Radar operators were picking up objects slipping in and out of radar. The two intact air squadrons based at RCAF Fairemount and the 5th Expeditionary Air Wing at Southampton Town International Airport.

Air Defence gunners from both the air artillery regiments and the RCAF Defence Regiment began deploying Rapier MK2 Missile Battery's, capable of tracking the enemy aircraft on a variety of spectrum's. The base still littered with the evidence of the previous battle of burnt out aircraft and the scorch marks on the runway. The Vetakan pilots had tried to resist arrest with one being shot after attacking a Clandonian officer the other two had been subdued with the but of a DR-83II before being dragged to the cells.

"Enemy aircraft detected, permission to engage has been authorised." Spoke a gunner on the end of a field telephone to the various AA sites on the military base.

"Aircraft will be in range in around five minutes."

"Order our fighters to intercept, target the bombers this base must survive." Barked the Base Commander from the safety of the command bunker, eighty metres of concrete and steel.

A clerk tapped the BC on the shoulder, "Sir the operations manager at Southampton is on the phone." Taking the phone from the clerk the base commander in his officer voice answered.

"Commander Roberts here."

"The airport is under attack, the main terminal took a bomb I've got dead squadies everywhere!"

"Just calm down, the civilian rescue services will be on the way?"

"I don't know, the phones seem down between here and the town I've had to send a runner on a bike, they must of his some fibre optics."

The operations manager ducked as another bomb took out the glass of the control tower showering the place in glass with a burning C-5 Galaxy less than four hundred yards away.

"Lines gone dead, bugger." Said the BC putting down the phone.

"Did they take a hit?"

Another loud thud as a bomb hit with the trailing aircraft from an explosion sending an air blast in all directions.

"We need bloody reinforcements and for those navy boys to begin their attack!"

The islands had taken a battering with reinforcements prommised but with runways being surgically struck then the process of infilling and resurfacing and then testing was slow when new pilots and aircraft were most needed.


Clandonian Invasion Fleet, 600 Km from 2nd Naval Battlegroup

The Third Battlefleet had arrived with klaxon's and cheers from sailors and marines on lifting the mood of the occasion, the attack was to begin as the Khan Class Missiles (http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Khan_Class_Missile) were fuelled and readied into their launchers, one hundred and twenty Khan missiles were to be launched, a large strike to target the larger carriers and battleships of the Vetakan fleet. The huge ICBM sized missiles with their several tonnes of explosives, DU and tungsten penetrators.

At the same time fourteen Sabres took off into space armed with conventional heavy one tonne bombs, each aircraft carrying four on the hard points designed to be dropped onto the Vetakan naval yards, to destroy sea walls and dry docks hampering any repair operation or chance of escape meaning the Clandonian surface force could finish the Vetakan force off. The hypersonic bombers well into space began their nuclear engines putting huge strains of ten G's on the crew.

"Bombers on target route, estimated time till release 2 minutes."

"Targets are being highlighted now." Replied the WSO.

Clandonian satellites had begun to check what was going on bellow with the naval battle begging and the specific targeting of the naval bases in Vetaka with hopefully more success than the Falling Hammer operation.

"All hands to firing stations, prepare for battle!" Sirens and klaxon's started up as the naval strike began.

"Countdown, ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four three, two, one..."

The initial gas cold launch threw the first missiles one hundred and ten metres into the air as their on-board computers powered up the secondary ignition powering the missile into its 15 G sub-orbital arc. Sailors on the guns watching as the missiles streaked up into the air, the parachutes ejecting the second stage as the third stage began its Mach Five, chaffs and countermeasures stacked above the fuel tank readied to repel tracking missiles.

"Third stage separation complete." Came the voice of the excited missile operator as he checked the computer screen on deck. Captains looking out for the expected explosions both visually and from above in the sky from satellites.

The final stage rocket motors ignited propelling the vessel at Mach 11.8 as it arched down, the on-board camera lagging behind as the missile spotted its target, communicating by computer code to its fellow projectiles for which ships to get, one hundred and twenty missiles an impressive sight in any naval warfare attack. The fleet prepared to sail ahead launching its fighter and bomber wings to finish off any stragglers along with the heavy guns and the skill of the Clandonian gunnery teams.

Vetakan Defence Force Emergancy Operational Command, Classified Location, Vetaka:

"Their Fleet has fired Sir their Khan Missiles. The Fleet Reports are not very promising multiple ships have been sunk. Request permission to engage Phase 2 of Defensive Shield." asked Naval Commander Hornblower whom was in actual fact on the bridge of the Theeb.

"Fire and Engage Phase 2" replied VDF Supreme Commander Stone

"OBSAT Confirmation of 14 Sabers they are going for Helgan Naval Base" shouted an Operator

"Falling Hammers?" asked Stone

"No Sir. OBSAT the Signature is not the same" replied thee Operator.

Stone nodded while picking up a Red Phone and began speaking to the person on the other end.........

OBSAT Space Command, Classified Location (Rogers Mountain Range), Vetaka:

"Yes Sir Commander Stone. Thor Platform Foxtrort-Pegasus 1 is in position ready to strike the Virgin Islands Base. Firing Thor System once the Air Force has withdrawn." replied Commander Adams. Thor platforms Foxtrot-Pegasus 2 through 10 Locked on to the Clandonian Carriers


Vetakan 2rd Naval Battlegroup 600 Km From Clandonian Invasion Fleet:

The Khan Missiles had caused damage to the Vetakan Naval Fleet 25 Chieftain Pocket Battleships had been sunk and the fleet itself had taken a battering but Vetaka was not giving up now. Supreme Admiral Jason Barber began barking orders:

"Damage Control. Keep Moving. Begin Operation Defensive Shield."

"Sir Air Armor Preece Strike Force has formed up and is inbound ETA 9 Minutes. OBSAT has the Clandonians lit up like a Christmas Tree. Locked Long Range Missiles Ready to Fire from the Mainland and the Fleet. Request Permission to Fire?" shouted the Operations Commander

"Fire, Roger that is our Air Force Ready?" replied the Admiral

The Operations Officer checked his monitor before replying:

"Yes Sir. Also the Shadowcasters are inbound to strike now ETA 5 Minutes".

The Battle of Vetaka had begun the Long Range Missiles fired from the Vetakan 1st & 2rd Fleets and the various Silos on the Vetakan Mainland. The Long Range Missile Strikes would hit in 3 phases and not to mention a conventional 4th phase from the Vetakan Shadowcasters:

Phase 0: God Rod Strikes on Carriers gudided to target via OBSAT Target System
Phase 1: 2rd Naval Battlegroup Missile Strikes (150 Missiles)
Phase 2: 1st Naval Battlegroup Missile Strikes (150 Missiles)
Phase 3: Vetakan Mainland Missile Silos (400 Missiles)

Phase 4: 30 B-74 Shadowcaster (55,000 lbs OBSAT Laser Guided Bombs)

(Targeting Everything at your Aircraft Carriers)

RCAF Fairemount, Clandonian Virgin Islands:

"Scooter 1 to Command Winchester I'm Out"

"Scooter 3 to Command Whinchester I'm Out to"

"Bombing Run Complete"

"Roger that All Units Mission Complete. RTB" spoke the AWAC Command Controller

"Punto 1 Fox Two Roger That. Squadron Leaders take Point and lets go home"

The Vetakan Fighters and Bombers turned and roared away 4 Fighters had been destroyed and all had exploded on impact just like the first attack the 4 Fighters that could had crashed their pilots into runways and buildings. Dying with dignity. No sooner as the Vetakan Fighters and Bombers had left the last phase of the attack began. OBSAT Space Command had moved one of its Thor Weapons Platforms over the Royal Clandonian Base locking on to its targets it released 8 of its deadly god rods. Changing its Orbital Pattern very slightly it acquired its new target the Civilian Airport and dropped a further 4 Rods aiming for the Runways. The Free Dominion of Vetaka hated to target Innocent Civilian Targets but the Civilian Airport was no longer Innocent or Cvilian it was being used by the Clandonian Military as a result its runways to where being targetted. Vetaka intended to pernamently knock out the Virgin Islands.

The Invasion was coming and the Objective was clear repel them Vetaka was throwing everything at the Clandonians and in particular their Carriers. If Vetaka could remove the Clandonian Air Power and thus their Carriers this battle and thus the War rested laregely on the Clandonian Aircraft Carriers as a result Vetaka intended to sink them at all costs.

OOC: Eveything is currently targeting your Aircraft Carriers and their Aircraft.

Damage Report for Your Attacks:

-25 Chieftain Pocket Battelships Sunk, 5 Agamemnon Class Battleships, 12 Various Destroyers & 2 Feckin Carrier have stalled.
-Damage sustained to other ships nothing to impeding however
-Attacks on Helgan Naval Base caused moderate damage


Excalibur Defence System (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=523984)

OOC: Vetaka, TG, it'll save you and clan alot of grief.

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FROM THE OFFICE OF THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
MR LARRY WILLIAMSAfter looking over our records, we have notice that we do not have an Embasy in Vetaka. Although with a Vetakan embasy in the Dark Empire, we will allow refugee's from this conflict to enter the territorial boundries of the Dark Empire of Shazbotdom. This includes the Shazbotdom Colonies of Alraibris, Bolrasha, and Halnara. If Clandonian Prime follows these refugees and assaults the territorial boundries of the Dark Empire of Shazbotdom, this will be considered an Act of War against the Dark Empire.

We ask the Nation of Vetaka if they want us to send aircraft to help evacuate any civilians who do not wish to be in the area of the fighting? We can have roughly 1,000 modified Boeing 777's in the air in an hour or so, which can bring back about 15,000 innocent civilians. A responce would be welcome.

OOC: Vetakan Announcement on Excalibur in the Vetakan-Clandonian War.

Although I disagree with the accusations that the Excalibur System has no science behind it, I have decided to withdraw using it in this thread while I come up with the proof that it is capable. An Excalibur System has been attempted in RL by the USA during the Reagan Administration under the SDI Program it was called Project: Excalibur. I am also led to believe it is similar to the Divne Shield System employed for Craven. However I accept the current critisim as such I have withdrawn its use in this thread. I have already begun the god forsaken task of designing the science behind Excalibur and I intend to be completed hopefully within a minimum of 3 RL months.

Vetaka

OOC:

Anyway IC.....

Official Free Dominion of Vetaka Diplomatic Message:


To: Shazbotdom OFFICE OF THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
From: Vetakan Foreign Affairs

Subject: Offer Shazbotdom Help

Although your offer of help in this dark time has touched mine and my peoples hearts. However I am afraid to say that I must refuse your offer. This is the home of the people and we will not allow it to be occupied by these Clandonian Pigs. Your offer of help will never be forgotten thank you.

Honour and Loyalty

Scarlet Rogers

President of the Free Dominion of Vetaka
Lord Governor of The Free Dominion of Vetaka
Supreme Commanding Admiral in Chief of the Vetakan Defence Forces

OOC: CP Ive edited my posts. Before I go please can I have an up to date spec of your fleet?

Dodge City, Newman Island, Vetaka:

Although Vetaka was confident that it could repel the Clandonian Invasion the Vetakan Government knew that their was always a chance for the Clandonians to Win as a result some of Vetaka's most prized treasures and Gold Reserves had been loaded up on to 2 Submersible Carriers and had set sail speeding at Top Speed out of Haven they where taking the Treasure to a secured location.

Out of a Secured Airfield the majority of the White-Phoenix Tribes people where being steadily evacuated to a secure Location so that the evil Clandonians could not kill them or worse rape them. As the last plane taxied to the runway and roared down it the Air Traffic Controller spoke:

"God Speed may we see you soon"

75Km to Clandonian Invasion Fleet:

Although the Vetakan Battlegroup was still a distant away from the Clandonian Invasion Fleet the Vetakan Airforce was ready to Strike. As a result Preece Strike Force was ready the Strike Force was a massive Air Attack Force whose mission was to attack and engage the Clandonian Fleet consisting of over 3,020 Aircraft they where about to give the Clandonians Hell. The radio was now a constant stream of messages, eventually it quietend and a voice that all knew broadcast over the airways:

"All Units this is President Rogers Copy?"

"Madam President its an honour we read you." replied the Attack Leader

"The Pleasure is all mine I just people. I just wanted to say Good Luck and that you are all heroes. With people like you defending us Vetaka will never be occupied again. We will live on. Good Luck!! For Vetaka!! For the Dominion!! For Freedom!!"

"For Vetaka!! For the Dominion!! For Freedom!!" replied all of the Pilots Jointly.

"Thank You Madam President we will not let you down Ma'am. All Units Weapons Check. All Units Mission is Clear. All out Conflict attack and sink the Clandonian Invasion Force. Squadron Leaders Take Point and Final Go"

"All of the Squadron Leaders Checked In"

The Preece Strike Commander was Chief Wing Commander Hassle he began by repeating the Vetakan Military Oath he was soon joined by all the other pilots all chanting the oath as they went:

"I serve the Free Dominion of Vetaka its Government and its people. I serve and protect the people and their freedom. I am loyal to the Vetakan Defence Forces I protect the Vetakan People and today I honour this oath."

"Ok Standby Secound Burst of Long Range Missiles Inbound we are going in immediatlty after the Strike"

"Ok Missile 2rd Burst Complere This is Hassle Good Luck and Begin Operation"

The Vetakan Preece Strike Force began their Operation AWAC Aircraft began to activate their Electronic Warfare Weapons Jamming the Clandonians at the same time the fighters and bombers desended on the targets and began their mission to destroy the Invasion Fleet.

Preece Strike Force Attack: 3,040 Aircraft

Phase 1

700 Long Range Missile Strikes

Phase 2 (Following On Straight After:

600 F/A 401 Birds of Prey
600 F-36 Gladius
600 X-35 Multirole Front-Line Fighters
600 F22/A Raptors

200 F-421 Hermes
200 F-18E Super Hornets
200 F-35 Lightning II

30 AWAC Aircraft

- 30 E-3 Sentries
- 15 E-4 Nightwatchers
- 10 Escorting F-421 Hermes

(Command and Control and Electronic Warfare)

So Everything I have thrown at you that needs damage report is the following:

1400 Long Range Missiles (2 Different Attacks & Target at Carriers)

3000 Attack Aircraft (1,000 Targeting Carriers, 1,000 Securing Air Superiority, 1,000 Attacking the rest of the Fleet)

**** On Call from 14:00 to 22:45 Hours ****

Presidents office

"I assure you ma'am that while there is still a house in Vetaka where I can live I shall not leave this nation, not in its time of need."

When Kinmochi's diplomatic mission first arrive years ago he had fallen in love with Vetakan people, their culture and their way of life. Some could describe him as a "vetakophile".

"And a scotch would be nice, thank you very much."

He took the drink from the president gracefully and drank a sip before starting.

"I am here to inform you that our Government is doing all in its power to halt the Clandonians, but they're headfast people and quite frankly I don't think they'll listen. While your armed forces are doing an incredible job of holding back the Clandonians, I'm here to offer you a deal." he took another sip of the scotch, savouring it.

"I knwo you've made your wishes for this to remain an honourable closed conflict, but HM Government is willing to supply your military with large numbers of heavy anti shipping missiles and the right aircraft to carry them. Munitions we can also provide. Within a phone call I can have instructors, munitions, and aircraft to any airbase in the country with the capability to sink the Clandonian superdreadnoughts and carriers. If you don't want this, we can evacuate a large number of Vetakan civilians via ferry and aircraft to the EHC's Mandate not so far south of here. Please, Scarlet, accept this offer. The People of Questers stand behind you. We don't want to see a Vetaka in ruins."

Clandonian Invasion Fleet

After taking a battering from a missile barrage the Vetakans had launched, many a frigate and destroyer had been lost protecting the larger carriers, battleships and dreadnoughts from taking major damage. After the quick thinking captain of a Lion Class Missile Cruiser fired a nuclear tipped Harpoon at the oncoming wave, the small 20 Kt warhead provided sufficient power to knock many protecting the inner cordon of the larger capital ships. The heavy Praetonian County carriers with their armoured decks provided effective against the slow Vetakan missiles. Even still four carriers had been lost, a County had taken a hit crippling her steering system leaving her to be scuttled with her air wing transferred to other ships in the task force. Several of the Avenge Class had holes on their decks with numerous men killed in the inconsequential fires, thanks to the brave action of officers the magazines of one ships were flooded killing the crew but saving the ships munitions and countless lives.

"Admiral, we have a large swarm of enemy aircraft." Said the radar officer looking nervously from the deck of HMS The Avenge, a Clandonian Avenge Class Battleship.

"Jolly good, launch our air wings." Came the reply from the command room, on deck Clandonian gunnery teams were loading flak shells onto the the 57 mm Bofor Cannons, automated guns to defend from the enemy aircraft. The Clandonian CIWS was Praetonian made, the heavy 50mm rounds would rip through missiles and aircraft within their effective range of 2 Km's.

Over one thousand and twenty F/A-401's were launched from the Clandonian County Class Carriers, even with the Vetakans possessing the same model undoubtedly the Clandonian Fleet Air Arm pilots were superior with battle experience. Along with the larger F/A-22 Strike Raptors more designed for lugging the heavy Lance ASM's or bomb of the deck were quickly refitted for their air to air role.

"The Vetakans won't last long, far from their fleet they are pushing their fuel." Said one AA gunner on a Minister Class FFN, as he scanned the horizon for the impending attack.

"They must be getting bloody desperate, I can imagine that's chucking everything they have at us." Replied the Marine manning a heavy machine gun. Sirens then sounded as the medium range Clandonian SAM's opened up from the middle VLS launchers Lion Class Missile Cruisers.

"Battlestations, this is not a drill this is the final push for the King!" Shouted the the voice across the fleet, the message broadcast on every PA system and radio range, hopefully the Vetakans would get it. Just as the message finished a whoosh as a missile managed to penetrate the 'iron fence' hitting a Pheasant Class, explosions ripped the ship apart as the ship drifted to her side the crew trying to shut down the reactor before it ran away.

"Bloody hell! We just lost another carrier, that's the forth Pheasant!" Shouted the gunner as he scanned the sky's, finger poised to fire. The booming of Clandonian flak gunnery, missiles and taking off fighters filled the air as the fleet prepared to decimate the Vetakan fleet's air wing in their last ditch attack.


In Orbit above...

Clandonian Sabres had been launched again with new crews to destroy the Vetakan satellite system, armed with Praetonain ASAT missiles. They were wary of the defences such systems possessed but the speed and the numbers of the small ball bearing bomblets they ideally wanted the ORBSAT system down to limit the effectiveness of the Vetakan military who relied heavily on the system.

"This is Sword four, begging our attack roll." As the Sabres turned one hundred and eighty degrees to release their weapon pods onto the marked Vetakan satellites both military and civilian targeted.


Prime Ministers House, Clanonshire County

The large Georgian style manor house was built four hundred years ago but in a different country, brick by brick it was transported and reconstructed painstakingly as a present to the Prime Minister from the monarchy. The Prime Minister had called for a meeting regarding the slow progress of the war, already four hundred Clandonian servicemen were dead and twenty seven civilians after the Vetakan orbital strike on the Virgin Islands.

"This war I was told was to be quick, so far its just been a waste of money down the pan."

"Our causutlies have been small sir." Replied the Army Grand Field Marshall.

"Oh and so the fact we killed more civilians than they have and sunk more ships."

"Sir with all due respect you are not a military man..."

"With all due respect I run this bloody country." Smashing his fist on the table making the glasses chink and the various military officials jump. "Our estimates indicate we would loose at least four hundred thousand men in an invasion, the government is not prepared to do that if the military wants to keep its funding. Once the Vetakan fleet is destroyed this war will be finished, that is it, we accept that they have been taught a lesson and turn back for home. There a far greater threats to the country than the Vetakans, the Midlonians are baying for blood and I have sent Sir Philips to London to talk with the Questerians."

"We understand sir, we obey your orders as the same from the King."

The meeting ended with various officials looking rather angry speaking of the 'university educated toff' that had just lecture them on about war. The most of a war that man had seen was working for the Royal Naval Records Department, perhaps the closest to combat was cleaning a rifle.

"Man's a nutter, he ordered us in what did they expect us to do?"

"Well if the navy wins this battle it should be interesting, we will accept the Vetakan request of surrender, I know I and the other senior staff don't want to be sitting in their silly little country where their people kill themselves, savages the lot of them."

Clandonian Invasion Force, Eight of these Battlefleets

2x Avenge Class BBN
Aircraft Compliment: 4x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 4x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter

2x Royal Sovereign Class DN
Aircraft Compliment: 4x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 6x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter

2x County Class Aircraft Carriers CVN
Aircraft Compliment: 80x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 40x F/A-22 Strike Raptor, 10x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter

4x Pheasant Class Assault Carrier CVLN
Aircraft Compliment: 36x F/A 401 Bird of Prey, 12x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter RM Marine Compliment: 400x Royal Clandonian Marines

2x Duke-class BTN Battleship
Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter

2x Victorious-class Battleship BCN
Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter

6x Lion Class Missile Cruiser
Aircraft Compliment: 2x Merlin ASW Transport EH101 Helicopter

4x Danskeran Class Missile Submarine SSBN

10x Praefele Class DDN
Aircraft Compliment: 1x Merlin ASW-Transport EH101 Helicopter

12x Minister Class FFN

Total Number of Vessels: 46

Total invasion force: 368 Vessels

Harrington-Smyth took his half-moon glasses off and breathed on them, before taking a handkerchief out of his pocket and rubbing them with a slight squeak.
“So we’re to stop at Cbaso and await new orders?” he asked with a sigh to his XO.
“Aye sir.”
“Bugger it all.” he muttered and placed his glasses back on his nose.

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

“No, no, Clandonian Imperialism! Yes, yes, Vetaka Freedom! No, no, Clandonian Imperialism! Yes, yes Vetaka Free…” The window was slammed shut on the crowd outside.

“The situation is beginning to get out of hand. People are beginning to go crazy over our inaction, they’re so close to us and yet we’re allowing this instability!” Hillcrest wringed his hands, then sat back down frowning. We’ve got nearly 2000 ships here, in the heartland, and what are they doing? Nothing.”

“Getting ourselves involved in this situation could drag others into it.” retorted the Defence Minister. “The Praetonians have still got their defensive pact with the Clandonians, even though it’s grown weaker in recent months.”

“Not to mention the Questarians.”

“Yes, but…”

The argument raged on, as ever….

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Official Imperial Communiqué

The Imperial Monarchy of Alacea

To: The World (Mostly Vetaka)
From: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Alacean government wishes to stress that any and all Vetakan refugees are to be allowed to stay in Alacea, and repatriate when they choose to do so. If Vetaka approves, the Alacean government is willing to supply ships and planes (along with funding any refugee programs, etc) to bring Vetakans safe to Alacea. IF this is done, if Clandonia or her allies chooses to attack said methods of transportation, this will be considered an act of war.

Salutations,
Alexander Salem
Minister of Foreign Affairs

Official Clandonian Response

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The Crown government is not a nation of savages and war criminals unlike the Vetakans which attack civilian targets. Clandonia will allow Vetakan civilians fleeing aggression safe passage. You can have my personal assurance that no Clandonian military forces will attack or harass civil assets. We again warn outsiders not to venture to the Haven, if Shazbotdom wishes to enter then they will be turned back for their poor grammar skills and their interference in an internal regional issue.


God Save the King



Prime Minister David Sistilin

Official Dominion of Vetaka Diplomatic Response:

To: <Open Communication>
From: Vetakan Foreign Affairs

In response to the Clandonian Prime Ministers diplomatic response the I as him to define Civilian? I fought during the Vetakan Civil War, I stormed the Vetakan Presidential Palace to remove Dictator Swan and I along with Pearce and Wright achieved Vetakan Freedom back then Civilian was regarded as a place or person not belonging to a Military Force. As a result I ask the Clandonian Prime Minister how he believes that the Virgin Islands Airport is Civilian when Clandonian fighters are garrisoned their? I ask him to answer the following question:

"If Vetakan Fighters where garrisoned in a Civilian Aiport that was in strike range of Clandonia and those fighters posed a direct threat to Clandon would he not strike to remove that threat?"

A rethorical question I believe, The Vetakan People are deeply touched by the support and the offers of asylum from good nations around the world. However I am afraid on behalf of the Vetakan People that I must decline their is an old saying in Vetaka "Loyal to the Last" it took Vetaka and the Vetakan People 500 Long Years to achieve true freedom in total some 12 Million died to bring Freedom to these people and these lands so we cannot just run we must fight. Your Support will never be forgotten these acts of kindness will be repaid.

The Free Dominion of Vetaka appeals to nations around the world that wish to help us to pressure the Clandonian Government into stopping this barbaric and down right Imperialism. I appeal to the leaders of the Sovereign League to pressure their fellow member to stop breaking the Leagues Code. I would like to end by reinforcing to the Clandonian Military that reaching Vetaka is just the easy part of this battle once you arrive you will have to fight inch by inch to take this land. Thousands if not Millions will die and Billions more will be left heart broken what exactly does Clandonia intend to achieve by this War besides the loss of billions of Clandonian Crowns and Billions of Clandonian Lives. Clandonia will be remembered in this War as nothing more than an Aggressor and David Sistilin as nothing more than a Murderer.

Yours

Scarlet Rogers

President of the Free Dominion of Vetaka
Lord Governor of The Free Dominion of Vetaka
Supreme Commanding Admiral in Chief of the Vetakan Defence Forces

OBSAT Space Command, Classified Location, Vetaka:

"Shit Inbound Clandonian Sabres on OBSAT Network" shouted an Operator

"Red Alert. Activate Counter-Measures and All Defence Systems" roared the Commander

"We have the Enemies Targets. Targeting Accordingly. Griffin System Security Protocal 1-Alph-4. Targets Locked. Activating Counter Measures Now. Activating System Defences Now."

Space, OBSAT System:

As the Operator hit the button a number of things began to happen the Satellites went into stand down mode still providing information to the ground but now with a 3 minute time lapse hence it now being not live. The Satellites Simultaneously activated their Emegrancy Evasive Action System (EEAS) and changed Orbit and Position. At the same time their Emergancy Adaptive Camoflage System (EACS) activated making them invisible to the Human Eye by recreating the surrounding space on very very small LED Screens. The OBSAT Systems also locked itself down to all outside intrusion its Classified Griffin Security System making it impossible to gain access to the system. Built into the system was a GPS Jamming System and a ECM System. To avoid Laser Weakness all of the Satellites LED EACS Screens also reflected Lasers when a Laser passed over them. That was just its Counter Measure System built into the overall system where OBSAT Defence Sat Systems (OBSATDSS) these being Satellites that carried modified Aim-47 Falcon Air to Air Missiles and Counter-Anti Satellite Missiles that would shoot down the incoming Anti-Satellite Weaponary using Short Range OBSAT Target Lasers and GPS Prediction Systems they locked on to the Sabres and fired. The Sabre Evasive Actions would be countered by the GPS Prediction System that would predict all possible Evasive Courses and try and counter them by updating the Missile accordingly. Even if the Sabres manged to escape Suicide Drones would have locked onto them and plotted a collision course on impact they would explode. OBSAT was indeed well protected. (I do have more defences but in the interest of good RP ill keep it to this).

Vetakan Presidential Palace, Theeb, Vetaka:

Scarlet moved to the drinks cabinet and poured her guest his scotch, although Sir Saionji Kinmochi. She sat down again and listerend intently pausing before speaking she began:

"Although it goes against my intentions and it pains me to accept I must to save my people. None of the people wish to leave it took us 12 years to remove Swans Dictatorship we cannot just give up because the Clandonians are coming but your offer of Questarian Missiles is whole heartedly accepted I cannot allow you to simply give them to us we must give you some sort of sum of money even if it is heavily discounted also my firend I have a gift for you I know how you like Scotch and Whisky...."

Scarlet stood and went to the drinks cabinet retrieving a rather expensive looking bottle she put it on the desk and began again:

"This my friend is for you its Presidents Whisky its produced here in the Palace"

Turning to the window she pointed to the Clock Tower across the meadow:

"Its single malt and is produced in the Clock Tower. It was Pearce whom produced it and for some reason thought it the Clock Tower to be the perfect place. When the war is over I would be honoured to give you a tour?"

Air Battle Above the Clandonian Invasion Fleet:

"All Units. Concentrate on their Aircraft Carriers. All other Pre-Set Targets are Cancelled. Concentrate all Fire Power on their Fighters and Carriers. Sink their Carriers." shouted the AWAC Officers

"All Units I know you all want to be Heroes but remember your no good dead. Once your out of ammo and reaching the Fuel Return Level. Withdraw. All units RTB in 30 Minutes. Second Shadowcaster and Missile Strike Inbound in 35"

*** OOC: Sorry for the Shit Reply. I am just fucked lol.

Clandonian Fleet, 200 Km's from Vetakan naval forces

With the air battle well under away Clandonian ships were taking a battering with the escorts taking much of the damage. Smoke was filling the air from both burning ships and smoke released to obscure the view and to interfere with laser guided munitions from the Vetakan aircraft. Clandonian gunners had scorred several hits on enemy missiles and aircraft, the clouds of black flak filled the air from the point defence guns.

"Enemy aircraft in formation!" Screamed a gunner on HMS Shrewshire, a carrier that had been in the Vetakan port less than two weeks ago. As a missile hit the CIWS rendering it useless as another shot flew his the island killing the air operations crew, fire engulfing the bridge. Another of the Avenge Class Battleships was listing to port as a missile hit bellow its armour, crews pumping water out before its all the lower decks were compromised.

"They are going for the carriers Sir." Spoke a captain of a Lion Class Missile Cruiser on the radio to his battlefleet admiral. Without the carriers the invasion would be off, little did the men know of the goings on politically with the invasion called off due to the considerations regarding Clandonian losses and the cost of the war.

"Order our aircraft to protect their carriers and launch the remaining Birds of Prey from the Pheasant Class ones, we need every one in the air now."

"Yes sir, I will relay the order."

More aircraft were launched as the Clandonian Fleet Air Arm engaged and defended their launch ships. While the surface fleet was preoccupied two Clandonian Submarine Squadrons moved forward from the chaos joined by Danskeran Submarines from the main battle fleets. Operating in the wolf pack formation they used to attack merchant fleets with escorts, attacking a naval task group was no different. With much of the operations of the Vetakans focussed on attacking the Clandonian carriers the submarines were ordered to go make hell, to launch super captivating torpedoes and UGM-84 Harpoons in a surprise attack hoping to confuse the Vetakan surface assets while the Clandonian fleet moved forward to bring their large guns into range of the enemy. Within a couple more kilometres the guns would be able to fire but with little accuracy due to the adverse weather conditions they would need to be closer. The twenty eight inch ETC guns of the Avenge Class and smaller Royal Sovereigns and their 27.5" emplacements would be able to decimate the Vetakans with the superior skills of the RCN gunners.

In orbit above...

The Sabres had launched their ASAT's, one Sabre had taken a rather dangerous route and got stung by the Vetakan defences, some sort of suicide device as reported by another aircraft. The crew were killed instantly as the hull was breached. The reactors safety systems went into place as boron filled ended the nuclear reaction, the danger of radiation was neutralised as the debris hurtled down to Earth which Clandonian Space Command indicated was in the Northern Haven Arctic. Assurances to the air force were made that no classified secrets would be found, nothing more than radioactive hot pieces of metal.

The remaining Sabres returned to Clandonia, the sense of a loss to their own was deeply worrying. The war would be drawing to a close soon, the inner workings of Whitehall knew this but the ending of the war was done on the advise of possible conflict with the Midlonians after observations noted activity off their mainland indicating a movement of ships...

OOC: This is a standard submarine squadron.


14th Submarine Squadron – ‘Silent Hunters’
2x Danskeran Class SSBN
HMS Illustrious, HMS Ocean

4x Vanguard Class SSN
HMS Vanguard, HMS Epsom, HMS Kirkland, HMS Bangor

8xLupus Class SSKN
HMS Satan, HMS Lupo, HMS Morin, HMS Dorling, HMS Saxony, HMS Rome, HMS Northford, HMS Bridlington

Total Number of Vessels: 14

OBSAT Space Command, Classified Location, Vetaka:

"Sir OBSAT System is down to 70%. The Clandonian Sabre Strike Destroyed 1 Communication Sat, 2 Targetting Sats and 1 Defence Sat. As for Damage 1 Communication Sat has been damanged and his offline but the repair drone is on the case" reported a Space Operator

"Good Inform the Launch Crew to be ready to make a Space Crew for maunal repairs and also to replace the loss systems. Anyway back to the war second wave of missiles ready to lock and load and B-74 Shadowcaster inbound ETA 2 Minutes." reported another Operator

"Good Fire" shouted Commander Lugar whom had now taken over.

Commander Lugar a stunningly beautiful women fumbled with a few buttons before speaking again:

"Wing Commander Hassle time to leave. Preece Strike Force RTB. Almond Strike Force Wing Commander Handon its your turn to give the enemy hell. Follow mission orders. Good Luck".

Clandonian Fleet, 200 Km's from Vetakan naval forces:

"Roger that OBSAT Space Command. All Preece Units RTB. Wing Commander Handon Good Luck and God Speed". shouted Hassle.

The Preece Strike Force had taken a battering the Clandonians had the more experienced Air Force and Navy as a result it was what people had expected Preece Strike Force was returning to base with less than half of what it had attacked with however they had killed many an enemy and done their bit to defend the nation they loved their sacrifice would not be in vein. As the Preece Strike Air Force moved away back to the mainland a second huge wave of Vetakan Long Range Missiles from the Vetakan Assets and now Medium Range Missiles began shooting towards the Clandonians now that the Shadowcasters had been rearmed they where back in the air and ready to strike the Clandonians.

Once the huge wave of missiles and OBSAT Guided Munitions had hit their targets the second wave of Vetakan Fighters smaller than the last wave desended and again began to attack their Clandonian enemies.

Bridge of the 2rd Naval Battlegroup, Flagship VDFNS Pearce:

The 2rd Naval Battlegroups Flagship was the Vetakan Defence Force Naval Ship (VDFNS) Pearce a Royal Sovereign Class Vessel she was one of the prides of the Vetakan Navy named after the first Vetakan President Daniel Pearce it was ironic that Pearce was the one whom had orignally pursued diplomatic relations with the Clandonians and the one whom had given them the sword. The Pearce had narrowly missed a Kahn Missile strike which had detonated just behind the ship causing damage to the propulsion system as a result the ship was a little slow his fleet was looking rather weak but he was determined to fight as the fleets approached eachother he barked last orders and gave the order to ready to fire:

"Prepare to fire the moment we can" roared the Admiral

"Sir Incoming Subs" shouted the Sonar Operator

"Divert the Vanguard Accordingly" replied the Admiral

With that Vetakan Submarine Assets formed up into an Attack Formation and moved to attack and engage the Clandonain Submarines.

OOC:

Vetakan Submarine 2rd Battlegroup Attack Fleet:

10 Ohio Class Ballistic Missile Submarines
50 Allegro Class Submarines

Preece Strike Force Losses:

306 F/A 401 Birds of Prey
309 F-36 Gladius
310 X-35 Multirole Front-Line Fighters
440 F22/A Raptors

127 F-421 Hermes
154 F-18E Super Hornets
157 F-35 Lightning II

2 AWAC Aircraft

Second Wave of Missiles:

Phase 1: 25 B-74 Shadowcaster Bombers
Phase 2: Missile Strikes

-350 Long Range Missile Strikes
-400 Medium Range Missiles

Almond Strike Force

300 F-37C Eurafighters
1000 X-35 Multirole Front-Line Fighters
400 F-22/A Raptors

200 F-421 Hermes

20 AWAC Aircraft

- 10 E-3 Sentries
- 10 E-4 Nightwatchers
- 10 Escorting F-421 Hermes

New Danskeran, Clandonia, Nine Days ago...

The army had arrived in town, troops destined for the Vetakan front with the gathered battle fleets and troops ships. Nine Army Groups were ready to move off as the low loaders and trains arrived at the docks to put the Clandonian Hoplite II-Phalanx's, M-413 Diablo's and M-410 Mangler's from the armoured divisions were loaded onto the special RORO ships. In charge of the whole operation the Royal Logistical Corps was loading ammo, guns and supplies onto ships.

"How much stuff do you lot bloody need." Joked a dock yard worker as a M-409 Punisher from the 3rd Para Artillery Division.

"A lot of bloody stuff, this is only our stuff!" Said the sergeant as he pointed to the car park full of support vehicles, artillery pieces and eager squadies ready to get on board. The loading was meant to take a week with a run over of two days should problems arise, ammunition stores had to be transported from the North after orders came for more tank, artillery and MLRS rounds. The air force had flown them in and the last trucks showed up at the dockyards as the fleet prepared to sail. Amongst the six battlefleets preparing to sail were Praetonian ships who were accompanying the Clandonian transport and ships. The huge floatilla set off at around midday cheered on by a Royal Navy band and millions of well-wishers, families of the departing and girls who had seen the troops on their last night in Clandonia for a while...

The Prime Minister looked at the TV in his office, the reports of the departing fleet and the ongoing naval battle in the news.

"In other war related news a Sabre Space Plane was shot down killing the crew, the air force declined to comment on the situation. This is the second Sabre lost in this year, critics argue the aircraft poses a danger because of its nuclear propulsion system...

"Prime Minister, the Praetonians having thanked you for the support, the plan is ready to fall into place."

"Thank you Edith."

"Shall I bring the tea tray?"

"Yes, thanks."

Going back to the paper work he read the mission briefing, Madness, thank god the Vetakan war will be over.

12th Armada, Cbaso, Alacean Colonial Holding

“We sail North.” said Admiral Harrington-Smythe firmly as he set his cap on his head and pulled his white coat back on.

“Aye sir. I’ll instruct the groups to weigh Anchor immediately.”

“Good.” He sighed and shook his head.


The ships of the 12th Armada were some of the more recent of their kind, some were newly retrofitted and some were beginning to age gracefully. 180 ships all told began to file north towards the Sea Battle still raging on around half a days sail to the North.

“It always seems to me that we never seem to get our guns bled or fired in anger any more.” remarked the XO standing next to the Admiral as he pulled a pair of binoculars to his eyes and visually checked the fleet. It wasn’t anything official, it was just something he seemed to do out of habit, as if the visual checks, radar checks and sonar checks would somehow manage to not notice a 300m long warship not being where it was supposed to.

“We have a history of war, we always have done Fredrick.” Shrugged the Admiral as he checked a clipboard with the orders on again. “Mind, chewing up the Project ional power of the Clandonians is a rather nice trade off to get back into the swing of things, hmm?”

OOC: Sorry, post was longer but Jolt messed it up.

Clandonian Invasion Fleet, 150 Km's from Vetakan 2nd Battlegroup

The eight battlefleets were scarred from the battle, at least forty vessels had been sunk including an Avenge Class Battleship, two County Class Carriers and five Pheasant Class taking down nearly one thousand marines. The injured were being rescued from the water, reports circulated that Vetakan aircraft had strafed those in the water, adding to the Clandonian anger. The Clandonian air wings had lost over three hundred fighters, some of the best combat pilots had fallen in the face of the Vetakan numbers. With the Vetakans running low on fuel the air battle would hopefully be on the Clandonian side.

A bedraggled pilot walked in, soaking wet with a cut on his head. Saluting the captain of the HMS Shrewshire who had survived the missile hit, the bridge was still operating but with air operations down the ship would be lucky to make it back to port.

"Sir give me another fighter, I am ready to go out again."

"Air Op's are not possible, half the operations staff are dead."

"Blast! My squad took down dozens of them before I ran out of missiles, had to use the guns on the buggers before I took a hit."

Similar scenes were repeated across the group, pilots downed in the water had been plucked out of the water by boat teams. Already gunners were plotting target trajectories to attack the Vetakan ships, with the air battle under way during the loading of a Khan a bomb from overhead hit the Lion Class Cruiser. The resulting explosion caused damage on three surrounding ships, all four hundred twelve of the crew. Another incoming missile wave had scoured hits on one of the Dukes killing eighty men and forcing the ship to shut down one of its reactors after the coolant failed.

"We've taken hits, power is down but we can still keep up speed." Replied the captain surveying the damaged engine room, water trickling in from the damaged seams, quickly spot welded by the engineering staff.

"Sir, we will fight on, for the King." Said one young rating, no older than nineteen. The captain ruffled the boys hair.

"Good lad."

Ahead of the fleet the Clandonian submarine squadrons had fired their torpedoes and missiles before going to deeper depths after the Vetakan active sonar pinged vessels. The Clandonian submarines had picked their targets well, a mixture of vessels to cause maximum chaos and confusion. With more aircraft on the way the hope was to destroy as many as they could before more Clandonian carriers were hit. The Clandonian fleet had reloaded the Khan launchers and had launched another strike, eighty of the large missiles flew out, one malfunctioned soon after take off showering the ships in debris.

"Blasted missiles, that's the last bunch!" Sighed the missile officer as he tracked the missiles climbing into the atmosphere entering their Mach five speeds climb.

"Lets hope we hit a few more now their satellites are down."

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Naval Battle Rages On

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A Clandonian Minister Class Frigate is hit by a Vetakan missile

From the New Clanon City Times
Front Page

One of the largest naval battles seen in Clandonian history began earlier this morning as the eight battlefleets of the Grand Expeditionary Fleet engaged the Vetakan navy. So far over twenty Clandonian ships have been hit with two thousand sailors and marines killed. The Vetakan death toll is expected to be in the thousands after the Royal Clandonian Navy launched a counter attack with Khan missiles. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that several hundred Vetakan aircraft were shot down by Fleet Air Arm pilots including the close friend of Prince Andrew's who shot down five aircraft before ditching into the sea. The latest reports suggest that the Clandonian navy will soon be in firing range where experts say the technological advantage will be seen. The Clandonian battlefleets contain a number of battleships and super dreadnoughts with heavy twenty eight inch ETC cannons which are able to his accurately within one hundred kilometres.

Political rumblings in Westminster today suggested that an invasion will not go ahead with a leak reporting that once the Vetakan navy is destroyed the Clandonian fleet will return to base or to the Virgin Islands. Despite an invasion force leaving for Vetaka today the government could neither confirm nor deny that a ground assault would occur. Critics of the war argue the Clandonian loss of life and financial cost is not worth it for the objectives pursued. The government is expected to make a press statement on Friday outlining the current situation after the departure of two million men. The official opposition tried a vote of no confidence which failed on Wednesdays Parliamentary session after the Tory backbenchers and nationalists backed the government. Trade Minister Oscar Clarke voiced concern for Clandonian trade with convoys no longer protected around the Eastern Haven around the crucial Virgin Island Gap. The Times Virgin Islands Correspondent in Southampton Town has reported that the main airport took hits with the runway out of action, several civilians were reported to have been killed marking the first Clandonian civilian deaths of the war. Anti-war and pro-war supporters clashed in several Clandonian cities, two people were killed and one hundred and forty injured including several police officers who ordered rioters and suspected anti-capitalist marchers who are in the anti-war movement to disperse. Water cannons and tear gas were used in New Danskeran after the rioters stopped traffic on the M3 trying to stop military traffic from reaching the docks.

Vetakan Defence Force Emergancy Operational Command, Classified Location, Vetaka:

"Status Report" barked Supreme Commander Stone

"The 2rd Naval Battlegroup has taken Serve Hits and within the last few seconds the Clandonians have launched a second strike of their Sodding Kahn Missiles with the OBSAT only at 75% I doubt we will get many down......

A computer Screen bleeped before showing the results of the Kahn Strike:

"Shit we only manged to shoot down 10. We have 65 confirmed sinking Ships." the operator replied before showing Stone the Screen

1 Prince of Wales Class ^Sinking^
9 Champion Class Carriers ^Sinking^
5 Agamemnon Class Battleships ^Sinking^
50 Destroyers/Cruisers ^Sinking^

"My God. Those Bastards." replied Stone

"Sir OBSAT Space Command reports they are ready to launch another wave of Missiles" shouted an Operator

"Tell them to Fire Now" ordered Stone

"Yes Sir" replied an Operator

Yet again the rest of the Vetakan Navy off Mainland Vetaka fired their Long Range and Medium Range Missiles the large amount of Vetakan Missile Silos across the Mainland again fired all streaming the fire like Fireworks and yet again all locked on to the remaining Clandonian Aircraft Carriers and now the large Clandonian Superdreadnoughts. The Vetakan Strike Force Almond Planes where still attacking fanatically defending their Country often deliberatly smashing into the Clandonian Ships rather than simply ditiching into the water. As the two fleets came into range firing range the Clandonians thanks to their Kahn Weapons now out numbered their opponets but that didn't matter now what mattered was taking as many ships down as possible. After all when the Clandonian Invasion Fleet had sunk the VDF 2rd Naval Battlegroup they had to sail on and sink the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th Battlegroups that had now set up a massive floating Defensive Line. From their the Clandonian Fleet would have to land and physically fight the Vetakan Army which had now swollen to 8 Million or so what with all the Volunteers whom had volunteered with our payment to fight for their nation.

Bridge of the 2rd Naval Battlegroup, Flagship VDFNS Pearce:

Supreme Admiral Jason Barber was the fiance of current Vetakan President Scarlet Rogers before setting sail to intercept the Clandonian Fleet he had spent a rather passionate night with Scarlet at the Presidential Palace where although they had promised to wait to the wedding night had decided to make love as they may not see eachother again. A single tear streamed Jasons face as he began speaking into the Open Comm Link that broadcast his voice live to all both Vetakan and Clandonian:

"Attention all this is Admiral Barber they out number us but we must defend this nation we spent to long under Swans Dictatorship I won't allow our people to suffer that treatment again. All Ships Attack and Take as many of them down as possible. Clandonian Admiral we hold no grudge we are both slaves to the situation. Good Luck and God Speed"

With that he signed off and the Vetakan Fleet now sped towards the Clandonian Fleet all of the Vetakan Ships had now locked on to Ramming Courses they would empty the ship of Ammo and then Ram the Clandonians.

Below the surface of the fleet the Vetakan Submarines had took damage but where still renewed firing Torpedoes they changed direction however 1 Submarine took hits on her Torpedo Tubes arming them but failing to launch them as a result her Captain decided to go down with a fight putting all Power to the engines she headed for the Clandonian Flagship as she shot forward for the enemy Flagship her crew realising their Fate began fitting C4 to the Torpedos in their Storage Room the Clandonian Flagship was about to be hit by one Hell of a Bomb.

Front Page of The Theeb Discoverer:

Largest Naval Battle in Vetakan History

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Picture: By a Vetakan News Chopper

The largest naval in Vetakan History continues to rage not far from these shores where our brave Navy and Air Force fight to defend our freedom the very freedom that states we can publish this article. Statistics are scattered at this time but we understand at least 130 Vetakan Ships have been lost with Fighter Aircraft just under 900 we have a confirmed death toll of 1,200 people both Military and Civilian. Although its awful to predict estimates of the real death toll are going to be at least 5,000.

The Vetakan Defence Force or the President has yet to make comment or a statement but one is expected by the end of the day. Preliminary Polls via the Discoverer to try and guage public support for the War has put public support at 97%. President Rogers whom is currently in a Secure Location is expected to brief the Senate on the wars progress within the next week. Following the immediate decleration of the War Nationalist Leader Micheal Parker called for national unity and with President Rogers formed a Coalition of all Political Parties. The Coalitions only action at this time has been to invoke the Emergancy Powers Act of 2007 and suspend the Senate provisonally for 6 Weeks with weekly updates. Military Experts generally agree that Clandonian Naval Assets are somewhat superior to Vetakan however should the Ground Invasion come the Vetakan Defence Army will have the upper hand.


OOC: Inbound Missile Strike:

-400 Long Range Missile Strikes
-400 Medium Range Missiles

Aurum Domus Embassy, Vetaka

"Well this isn't going so hot, OBSAT is reporting that a crapload of Vetakan ships were just sunk. If the Navy is defeated then we'll be in a full scale ground war."

"It's not going to happen, Clandonia can't beat them on the ground."

The men bickered back and forth, they were going a bit stir crazy. They'd been in the embassy since the war had started.

OOC: Midlonia what exactly are your intentions in this? Clandonia you do realise that you may have sunk the 2rd Battlegroup but you still have to sink the rest of the Navy that is off the Vetakan coast?

From His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Barbarossa II of The Empire of Hataria

The Hatarian Empire Condems Clandonia's Imperialst Attack on Vetaka and declares that all Clandonian Ships will NOT Be allowed to come into Hatarian Waters. Also all Vetakaian Civilains will be allowed to come to Hataria under the Refugee Act signed by Empress Serena The Great.

All Clandonian Civilains are asked to leave Hataria at once.

Vetakan Senate, Freedom Square, Theeb, Newman Island, Vetaka:

The large amount of Pro War Pro Peace Protestors had swamped Freedom Square causing a rather large headache for the now heavily armed Vetakan Police Force some 400,000 people had now gathered in Vetaka's Freedom Square all chanting such phrases as:

"No Clandonian Imperialism. Yes Vetakan Freedom"

"Clandonia invasion is illegal"

"Clandonia is a bully and a Coward"

The protestors cheered and kept chanting many had Placards, Pictures and Vetakan Flags. Although their was not much the Vetakan Police Force could do they had now taken up poistions around the Square and formed a Defensive Libe directly in front of the Senate to stop the Protestors from trying to break into the building even if they where supporting the Governments Position crowds like this were always unpredictable. Inside the Senate President Rogers was about to give her first weekly update on the war to the democratically elected Senate in order to promote freedom cameras broadcast the update live to Vetaka and no doubt to the rest of the world the broadcast suffered minor difficulty and so was abit late missing out the usual formality:

"Thank You Mr Speaker. I regret to report to the senate that this injust war has taken a very bloody turn although I am sure you are all aware the largest Naval Battle in Vetakan Military History has begun and still rages off our Coast I would like to hope that everybody in this hall and in this nation honours our brave Sailors and Airman whom so readily defend our nation, our people and our freedom. I will not lie to this senate we are still calculating the losses in terms of lives however I can tell you that the Clandonian Aggression has practically sunk the Vetakan Defence Force Second Naval Battlegroup with the suspected loss of all hands....."

Scarlets expression now took on an extreme one of heartbreak and anguish although she did not break down tears did stream her face the filimcrews zoomed in on her face broadcasting this sobbing women into the homes of people and watching governments around the world. Scarlet now choked back her tears and went on....

"The Vetakan People will never forget the scarifice of so many good people. I can inform this senate that the Vetakan Defence Force may not be actually winning the battle but it is causing serious damage to the Clandonian Invasion Fleet as for the Army they are now actively deployed across the nation and ready to fight for these very lands although I am unable to give you the exact number of soilders I can tell you the figure is over 7.5 Million this figure consists of our mainstream force, reserve force, volunteers some of which are not being paid and the Police Force which is now being commanded under the Emergancy Powers act via VDF Operational Command. As for our defences this does pose an immense Tactical Advantage to ourselves as we are an immensly heavily defended island with Wolfe Gun Emplacements and a huge variety of other defences. Overall Operation: Defensive Strike and Operational Defensive Shield are proceeding as planned. I would now like to reinforce the position of the Vetakan Government to our people and the world. To quote a great man of modern time a man that I and my people draw strength from in this time of need. I think it is best to best define this nations position on this unjust war as Winston Churchill said we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our Islands, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender The Free Dominion of Vetaka is defended with the most Loyal and Focused Military Force on this Planet. I appeal to the Clandonian People to say no to this unjust war and do what the must to stop their Government murdering any more lives. I put the cause of this war on but two people Clandonian Prime Minister David Sistilin and the Clandonian King you both are murderers and history will judge you accordingly you dishonour your people and you dishonour your nation. Thank You.

Sitting directly opposite the President a man rose to his own dispatch box and began he was Nationalist Opposition Leader Micheal Parker:

"As the official leader of opposition I have pledged the Oppositions full and unconditional to the Government in this time of need. That support stands and we thank President Rogers for her briefing. Our hearts, prayers and minds are with our dead and with their fammillies they will never be forgotten for they have given the ultimate scrafice in the face of Freedom that we hold so dear. My heart and prayer is especially with our President whose Fiance I believe was the Brave Admiral leading the defence of 2rd Battlegroup. For Vetaka!!! For the Dominion!!! For Freedom!!!"

The rest of the Senate broke into a Shout:

"For Vetaka!!! For the Dominion!!! For Freedom!!!"

^^^^^^^^ On Call From 18:00 To 00:00 ^^^^^^^^

Vetakan Senate, Freedom Square, Theeb, Newman Island, Vetaka:

The large amount of Pro War Pro Peace Protestors had swamped Freedom Square causing a rather large headache for the now heavily armed Vetakan Police Force some 400,000 people had now gathered in Vetaka's Freedom Square all chanting such phrases as:

"No Clandonian Imperialism. Yes Vetakan Freedom"

"Clandonia invasion is illegal"

"Clandonia is a bully and a Coward"

The protestors cheered and kept chanting many had Placards, Pictures and Vetakan Flags. Although their was not much the Vetakan Police Force could do they had now taken up poistions around the Square and formed a Defensive Libe directly in front of the Senate to stop the Protestors from trying to break into the building even if they where supporting the Governments Position crowds like this were always unpredictable. Inside the Senate President Rogers was about to give her first weekly update on the war to the democratically elected Senate in order to promote freedom cameras broadcast the update live to Vetaka and no doubt to the rest of the world the broadcast suffered minor difficulty and so was abit late missing out the usual formality:

"Thank You Mr Speaker. I regret to report to the senate that this injust war has taken a very bloody turn although I am sure you are all aware the largest Naval Battle in Vetakan Military History has begun and still rages off our Coast I would like to hope that everybody in this hall and in this nation honours our brave Sailors and Airman whom so readily defend our nation, our people and our freedom. I will not lie to this senate we are still calculating the losses in terms of lives however I can tell you that the Clandonian Aggression has practically sunk the Vetakan Defence Force Second Naval Battlegroup with the suspected loss of all hands....."

Scarlets expression now took on an extreme one of heartbreak and anguish although she did not break down tears did stream her face the filimcrews zoomed in on her face broadcasting this sobbing women into the homes of people and watching governments around the world. Scarlet now choked back her tears and went on....

"The Vetakan People will never forget the scarifice of so many good people. I can inform this senate that the Vetakan Defence Force may not be actually winning the battle but it is causing serious damage to the Clandonian Invasion Fleet as for the Army they are now actively deployed across the nation and ready to fight for these very lands although I am unable to give you the exact number of soilders I can tell you the figure is over 7.5 Million this figure consists of our mainstream force, reserve force, volunteers some of which are not being paid and the Police Force which is now being commanded under the Emergancy Powers act via VDF Operational Command. As for our defences this does pose an immense Tactical Advantage to ourselves as we are an immensly heavily defended island with Wolfe Gun Emplacements and a huge variety of other defences. Overall Operation: Defensive Strike and Operational Defensive Shield are proceeding as planned. I would now like to reinforce the position of the Vetakan Government to our people and the world. To quote a great man of modern time a man that I and my people draw strength from in this time of need. I think it is best to best define this nations position on this unjust war as Winston Churchill said we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our Islands, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender The Free Dominion of Vetaka is defended with the most Loyal and Focused Military Force on this Planet. I appeal to the Clandonian People to say no to this unjust war and do what the must to stop their Government murdering any more lives. I put the cause of this war on but two people Clandonian Prime Minister David Sistilin and the Clandonian King you both are murderers and history will judge you accordingly you dishonour your people and you dishonour your nation. Thank You.

Sitting directly opposite the President a man rose to his own dispatch box and began he was Nationalist Opposition Leader Micheal Parker:

"As the official leader of opposition I have pledged the Oppositions full and unconditional to the Government in this time of need. That support stands and we thank President Rogers for her briefing. Our hearts, prayers and minds are with our dead and with their fammillies they will never be forgotten for they have given the ultimate scrafice in the face of Freedom that we hold so dear. My heart and prayer is especially with our President whose Fiance I believe was the Brave Admiral leading the defence of 2rd Battlegroup. For Vetaka!!! For the Dominion!!! For Freedom!!!"

The rest of the Senate broke into a Shout:

"For Vetaka!!! For the Dominion!!! For Freedom!!!"
Semi-SIC
Tangalee, Second Empire of Hataria
Sitting in the limousine provided by the Hatarians to take her to the "Imperial Grand Ball and Kumite" event, Lady lieutenant governess Christine Friedrich saw the broadcast of her personal friend's war update on the small TV provided in the passenger compartment. Christine paused and then goggled her eyes in horror at the thought. Second Battlegroup... sunk with all hands? Oh God...! She realized what that meant for a friend of hers, and started sobbing quietly herself to the Agents' mortification.

Agent Drask said, "Ma'am... Comrade, are you alright?" He knew she was heavily emotionally invested in Vetaka's safety; as a personal friend and political ally to both the late Roxanne Wright and current Vetakan President/Lord Governor Scarlet Rogers. Plus, there were matters of alliance to consider, that the other Havenite nations in their extreme anti-socialism and xenophobia were preventing from working as they should; all told, Christine had reason to cry and then some.

"No... But I think I will be." She grabbed her PDA and began to compose a personal e-mail to her embattled and mourning friend...

Dearest Scarlet,

I weep for you today without end. Know surely, in your broken heart, that I am with you and share your sorrow in full as if it were Carolinus himself that had died in the battle yet raging. You face what I have feared having to tens of times over, in my deceptively longer life than my appearance would indicate. During the guerrilla wars, or during the fascist insurrection in our capital twenty years ago, or even while I was in Theeb for the Pearce Anti-Slavery Conference and my husband had to run the war against Nicksyllvania; nearly half of my time with him I've had valid reason to fear each night we made love would be our last. And each time, I'll admit that I cried like a schoolgirl at the thought of losing him; he who loved me, made me a revolutionary, made me who I am today...

But you are strong Scarlet, fully equal to your late mentor and my other dear friend Roxanne. You don't want to know how I wept when I heard of her fate, for I was indisposed most of the day then. But I understand why she did what she did, for I would've done the same under the same obligations; and I respect her even more now than while she lived. As do the sane nations of Haven it seems. Stay so strong of heart as her, and no Tyrant can stand against you and your people! I may not be able to come and fight at your side, but my diplomats work night and day to pull the rug out from under the Clandonian aggressors. Mark my words Scarlet: They. Will. Fail!

I have also heard of the Crown Imperium Questers' being most gracious towards you of late, their people taking Roxanne's sacrifice in the full spirit intended and having seen the light indeed it seems. If you can, perhaps you can pass this on to Ambassador Kinmochi? I know my Government and His Imperial Questarian Majesty's have no formal contact, nor publicly desire any as of the current diplomatic record; but I feel that King-Emperor Konoye I has taken more than a sufficient first step towards such relations.

Hence, do please tell Ambassador Kinmochi to relay this to the King on me and my husband's behalf: We are moved by your gesture of mercy, and consider any outstanding issues between our nations up until now voided by the gesture of solidarity that the Crown Imperium Questers has taken towards our closest ally Vetaka. We ask not to be allowed into Haven with our forces, which we know would not do; we simply wish to say that, if Questarian products seek a market in Wagdog or if Questarian diplomats seek an embassy in our lands, we would happily accept such an honor from His Majesty's Government. If you cannot, perhaps as per the Konoye Doctrine, that is your sovereign wish and we shall continue to respect it as we do your region's preferences even now. Our humblest respects in hope of friendship, surely...

Hold on Scarlet. The Light will come upon you soon to deliver you from this bloodstained Hell; and in it, you shall stand in triumph over the murderer PM David Sistilin and his coward King! Your blade is one of the Swords of Freedom, and your rifle is your own made as per your traditions; they shall keep you even should the enemy reach your doorstep, which I doubt they have the guts to if rumor is indeed true. Know that I think of you always, and yes even pray for you. Fight girl, and show them what a woman of the White Phoenix can do!

Much love,
Christine Friedrich


She sent the message... and sighed. Hopefully, Vetaka wouldn't be reduced to the wreck Hataria still largely was despite the rebuilding efforts. It was depressing enough in one country when such things happened...

The Crypt of Defenders, Vetakan Presidential Palace, Theeb, Vetaka:

The Vetakan Presidential Palace had origanally been built by the British during the time they spent occupying Vetaka after they had left and when Dictator Swan had seized power it had become Swans Home before the then Vetakan National Army and the Freedom Party had liberated Vetaka and had climaxed in the storming of the Palace to kill Swan led by then rebel leaders and now the Vetakan High Council. 3 of the old rebel leaders had taken the Oath of Office and now 2 of them lay dead. Roxanne Wright had scarficed herself to repay the oath sworn to stay with the Sovereign League the only reason Vetaka had left the league was because the population of Vetaka where ashamed to be part of such a hypocritical organization. After Roxanne had been executed the White-Phoenix had carried out all of the pre burial requirements and all that was left was for Roxanne to be laid rest next to Pearce in the Crypt that lay at the rear of the Palace although it was a large security risk to have so many high ranking Vetakan Out in the open nobody cared. 2 Battlions of Armed Vetakan Guards man matched out their uniform gleaming taking up 2 long rows they stood at ease followed by the Guests whom stood and waited in silence and then followed by a Battlion of White-Phoenix Tribesman the Coffin was brought out carried by 5 men it was lowered into the Grave as it lowered a band began to play Roxannes favourite song "Waiting for My Real Life to Begin" by Colin Hay a song and artist made famous again for the comical series of Scrubs the mourning crowd sobbed as they approached the grave and dropped items such as Roxannes Sword and Rifle. As was tradition Londim Lillies where planted around the Grave, As the hole was filled the band had now stopped and the 2 Battlions of Vetakan Guards fired their weapons high into the sky in a very Cerimonial Fashion. The Free Dominion of Vetaka had now buried its second President. Roxanne Victoria Wright had now passed onto the next relam.

History would judge her as a strong women whom fought like most Vetakans for Honour and Freedom. A women whom continued to fight for the good, the free and the innocent. A women whom led her people and the free world to fight an ultimate evil of Slavery which resulted in the Theeb Accords. History would judge her as a true Vetakan a Vetakan whom died defending her country and protecting the integrity of the Vetakan Oath of Loyalty. She wasn't the only whom would be judged in the future the Clandonian Monarch and his Prime Minister would also be judged David Sistilin as a murderer nothing more than a bully whom took his country to war with another nation on the pretense of bring Freedom. In future generations the would Clandonia would mean fool and the word Sistilin would mean a murderous bully. What was the legacy of Clandonia? Ultimatly what was the Legacy of Clandonias greatest Ally Preatonia and the Sovereign League for failing to protect freedom and fulfil the very obligations that the League had set itself all those years ago, the league had failed to protect Freedom and Democracy and that stain would tarnish them all forever. History would be harsh but that was the thing about hindsight it often bitchslapped you.

Clandonian Naval Force, 80 Km from Vetakan 2nd Naval Battlegroup

The Clandonian's had gotten the Vetakan message, the look of fear was in the eyes of the lower ranks, their officers rallied them round. The Vetakans had increased their speed and had begun firing their remaining missiles. Clandonian naval cannons had opened up, gunners loading the shells while trajectory teams plotted the shells.

"Hit!" Shouted the fire mission officer, encouraging the team to carry on loading charges and the shell. The conditions were grim, the heat from the enclosed space and the highly volatile atmosphere in the turret made loading a dangerous but well paid job. Reports had come in from suicide runs by Vetakan aircraft on the Clandonian ships, the injured were being flown to the assigned medical ships, a mixture of carriers which had survived and were now being defended so the Clandonian aircraft could be reloaded. Royal Marine Commanders had ordered men to prepare for battle, they would attempt to board the Vetakan ships and attack. The Clandonian gun barrage had intensified as the twenty inch guns opened up from the Dukes.

"There's sonar activity everywhere, I can't tell which are ours and theres with such activity on the water." Replied the sonar officer when asked if depth charges could be dropped. Suddenly there was rattling them the floor burst up fire englulfing the operations centre on HMS Sovereign killing everyone. Some sort of device beneath the ship had escaped the sonar buoys and Clandonian submarines, the explosion had ripped through the torpedo belt rupturing the nuclear reactors on-board. The engineering staff waded through the radioactive steam and water to fill the reactors with the emergency boron to try and shut the reaction down. Their actions likely saved the ship which was partially submerged, four hundred of the crew had been killed in the blast. On an Avenge Class that had been appointed as the flagship following the under water attack a message rolled off the printer. The com's officer handing the paper to the Admiral Dintronich.

RCN Orders Clandonian taskforce to destroy Vetakan naval forces, mission complete once destruction of 2nd Battlegroup is achieved. Proceed to Virgin Islands and await instructions.

"Boys appears the lads back in Westminster have decided to call the show off, we are going home after this."

A cheer and a few huzzahs came from the bridge as another booming barrage opened up with the whistiles of Vetakan missiles on their final descent paths. The armour and the CIWS emplacements had done their job protecting the heavy battleships, the tactics had worked but the battle had done damage to the fleet. Several battleships were under tow and carriers sunk, recovery was unlikely so far out in the deep waters. The submarines had done their work confusing the Vetakan ships but not without losses, in the confusion two submarines had to surface after a collision with the crew evacuating after the reactor overheated. Another Lupus Class was hit with a torpedo exploding in a close proximity, a sonar officer on a Vanguard reported the familiar sound of a runaway nuclear reactor, the water in this battle would be devoid of life and highly dangerous from the ships lost in the battle. The lines of battleships turning their turrets was impressive, turrets pointed firing at the fleet with devastating accuracy after years of drills and practice, many of the ships had never fired in anger before. One jouranlist on-board a cruiser remarked, "The most impressive display of Clandonian naval fire power seen in recent years."


Downing Street, New Clanon City

The naval attaché at the Foreign Office had arrived with the good news, the battle was in Clandonian hands with a victory over the Vetakan Battlegroup effectively finishing the Clandonian objective of 'teaching them a lesson'. The report indicated that three thousand and ninety eight sailors had died and four hundred and fifty two marines. Three County carriers and seven smaller assault carriers, one Avenge Battleship and around eighteen destroyers and frigates lost, not to mention the Lion Cruisers which had gone down yesterday. It was grim reading...

"So effectively we have won?" Asked the Prime Minister to the navy officer, folding his spectacles and shuffling the paper report.

"Yes sir, the Royal Clandonian Navy defeated a fleet larger in number, this battle will go down in history."

"I like your enthusiasm. How old are you, not long out of the college?"

"Yes sir, I only finished four months ago from Halton, went straight from Sixth Form to the navy."

"Thank you lieutenant, inform your seniors that they have done well and turned round the conflict."

"Will do sir, thanks for the tea."

The officer departed in the awaiting car saluting the police officer outside back to the Foreign Office just a couple of blocks up the street. The government was due to give a press statement live from New Danskeran to officially end the war and turn to the real plan of operation, this entire war had been a cover only known by those in the right places. The real battle was to begin, the observation of a Midlonian battlegroup had been noted by the security services as the plans for a possible war were dusted off in the War Rooms of the MoD, battle plan maps of the King William Line were dispatched to the HAND gun emplacement command stations.

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Official Clandonian Response

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His Majesty's government would like to reinforce the strong stance that it has exerted during the conflict. Foreign military's, epically enemy nations like Wagdog and other Bolshevik states are not welcome in the Haven. Following the success of the operation the UKCP feels that the Vetakans have learnt their lesson and will not be so foolish in the future. Hereby the notice that Clandonian ships will ceasefire by midnight tonight. We hope the Vetakans will honour this chance of peace if they are civilised people. Once the deadline has passed the Clandonian naval task force will leave the area and hand all captured Vetakans will be handed over. The Clandonian government regrets the loss of life on both sides of the conflict and hope such a war will not be required in the future.

On the request made by the Hatarian government, as far as the Foreign Office knows there are no Clandonian citizens in the failed state of Hataria. The fact Hataria is on the travel ban list and that no Clandonian vessels have ever been entered Hatarian waters.


God Save the King



Prime Minister David Sistilin

"No Clandonian Imperialism. Yes Vetakan Freedom"

"Clandonia invasion is illegal"

"Clandonia is a bully and a Coward"

OOC: Lamest protest ever...

OOC: TSS I know but you get the point :)

Bridge of the 2rd Naval Battlegroup, Flagship VDFNS Pearce:

The Flagship of the 2rd Naval Battlegroup the Vetakan Defence Force Naval Ship Pearce a Royal Sovereign Class Superdreadnought now looked rather battered and beaten was the last ship left of the VDF 2rd Battlegroup sailing at Full Speed towards a Clandonian Avenge Class Ship. The bridge of the Pearce was now littered with dead personnel however a lone figure at the Helm kept going Supreme Admiral Barber Jason Barber was thinking of one person and one person alone his Fiance President Scalet Rogers it was only then that a Clandonian Shell hit the Bridge and Jason flew across the room hitting his head on the floor and becoming out cold. A huge wave of Clandonian Shells it the Pearce one well placed shot breahed the now battered armour and breached a Reactor it was trully a shot in a Million the resulting explosion sunk the ship.

The Vetakan Defence Force 2rd Naval Battlegroup had been sunk and although the Clandonians would no doubt claim a victory. Vetaka had shown her colours to the world Vetaka had showed the world that although smaller than most nations it was not a force to be messed with.

Vetakan Defence Force Emergancy Operational Command, Classified Location, Vetaka:

"Ma'am it is my sad duty to report the destruction of the VDFNS Pearce with the loss of all hands. Ma'am the VDF 2rd Naval Battlegroup has been destroyed with all ships. Thats not all Ma'am the Clandonian Fleet has altered course and is now on a heading for the Virgin Islands" reported a Supreme Commander Stone whom was choking back tears.

Scarlets face yet again was streamed in tears this war had robbed her of her best friend and her fiance and worse to still Scarlet was carrying his child. She was about to begin speaking when the door of the room burst open and Foreign Secretary Thomas Lewis burst in and began speaking:

"Sorry for the interuption man but we have had a Communication from the Clandonian Government they are formally ending the war. They refer to it as a "Lesson Learnt" they are withdrawing to the Virgin Islands and will have ceased fire by Midnight they also honour that they will hand over all captured Vetakan Service Personnel."

The room was stunned into Silence every person in the room had been expecting a Clandonian Invasion what a waste thousands had died and for what so the Clandonian King could boast about his little War. Stone was the first to break silence:

"OBSAT is up to 90% and has confirmed the Clandonian Fleet has altered course. Ive ordered the 3rd Battlegroup to set sail for the battlezone and rescue any suriving people and try and recover any vessel we can. Ma'am I recommend we stand down to DEFCON 2 and reply to the Clandonian Communication"

"Make it So and Call a Press Conference" replied the President.

Now that the War was over or was drawing to a close the Vetakan 3rd Battlegroup had set sail for the battle scene to recover anything that could be recovered and also recover the dead. Although few where expected as many Helicopters as could be made had now taken off and where speeding to search and rescue anybody in the waters.


Official Free Dominion of Vetaka Diplomatic Message:

To: <Open Communication>
From: Vetakan Foreign Affairs

The Free Dominion of Vetaka since the beginning of this conflict has wanted nothing more than for Peace. Vetaka has I am afraid to say learnt no lesson as nothing is to be learnt the Free Dominion of Vetaka will continue to pursue its policies of Freedom and Mutual Aid to any and all nations requireing such Aid. Vetaka deeply regrets conflict and would do it all can to avoid such Conflict Again. The Vetakan 3rd Naval Battlegroup is now moving to the battle zone to recuse any surviors both Clandonian and Vetakan as well as salvage anything that can be salvaged any Clandonians that are rescued will be transferred to either Clandonia or the Virgin Islands as soon as medicaly possible.

For Freedom.

Yours

Scarlet Rogers

President of the Free Dominion of Vetaka
Lord-Governor of the Free Dominion of Vetaka
Supreme Commanding Admiral in Chief of the Vetakan Defence Forces

Office of the President, Vetakan Presidential Palace, Theeb, Vetaka:

Scarlet had spent much of the day at the VDF Operational Commander Centre handling the current situation although the war with Clandonia was formally over. Vetakan Defence Force Commanders and of course Vetakan Security and Intelligence Services where some what parnoid regarding possibility of a Clandonian Diversion Tactic.

As a result although Vetaka was now again at peace she was deliberatly taking her time to demoblize its Military Forces. Scarlet now sat in the Presidential Office leaning back in her Leather Chair looking at the Two Portraits of Dan and Roxanne she missed them so much it was only then that she thought of Jason the tears streamed her face again forcing herself back to work she accessed her e-mail finding an e-mail from her good friend Christine she accessed it and brought it up and began to read:

Dearest Scarlet,

I weep for you today without end. Know surely, in your broken heart, that I am with you and share your sorrow in full as if it were Carolinus himself that had died in the battle yet raging. You face what I have feared having to tens of times over, in my deceptively longer life than my appearance would indicate. During the guerrilla wars, or during the fascist insurrection in our capital twenty years ago, or even while I was in Theeb for the Pearce Anti-Slavery Conference and my husband had to run the war against Nicksyllvania; nearly half of my time with him I've had valid reason to fear each night we made love would be our last. And each time, I'll admit that I cried like a schoolgirl at the thought of losing him; he who loved me, made me a revolutionary, made me who I am today...

But you are strong Scarlet, fully equal to your late mentor and my other dear friend Roxanne. You don't want to know how I wept when I heard of her fate, for I was indisposed most of the day then. But I understand why she did what she did, for I would've done the same under the same obligations; and I respect her even more now than while she lived. As do the sane nations of Haven it seems. Stay so strong of heart as her, and no Tyrant can stand against you and your people! I may not be able to come and fight at your side, but my diplomats work night and day to pull the rug out from under the Clandonian aggressors. Mark my words Scarlet: They. Will. Fail!

I have also heard of the Crown Imperium Questers' being most gracious towards you of late, their people taking Roxanne's sacrifice in the full spirit intended and having seen the light indeed it seems. If you can, perhaps you can pass this on to Ambassador Kinmochi? I know my Government and His Imperial Questarian Majesty's have no formal contact, nor publicly desire any as of the current diplomatic record; but I feel that King-Emperor Konoye I has taken more than a sufficient first step towards such relations.

Hence, do please tell Ambassador Kinmochi to relay this to the King on me and my husband's behalf: We are moved by your gesture of mercy, and consider any outstanding issues between our nations up until now voided by the gesture of solidarity that the Crown Imperium Questers has taken towards our closest ally Vetaka. We ask not to be allowed into Haven with our forces, which we know would not do; we simply wish to say that, if Questarian products seek a market in Wagdog or if Questarian diplomats seek an embassy in our lands, we would happily accept such an honor from His Majesty's Government. If you cannot, perhaps as per the Konoye Doctrine, that is your sovereign wish and we shall continue to respect it as we do your region's preferences even now. Our humblest respects in hope of friendship, surely...

Hold on Scarlet. The Light will come upon you soon to deliver you from this bloodstained Hell; and in it, you shall stand in triumph over the murderer PM David Sistilin and his coward King! Your blade is one of the Swords of Freedom, and your rifle is your own made as per your traditions; they shall keep you even should the enemy reach your doorstep, which I doubt they have the guts to if rumor is indeed true. Know that I think of you always, and yes even pray for you. Fight girl, and show them what a woman of the White Phoenix can do!

Much love,
Christine Friedrich

After reading she smiled it was comforting to know one still had friends in times of need. She quickly hammered out a reply:

My Dearest Friend Christine:

I weep continously Ive lost everything the only comfort is that I am preagnant with Jasons child. Now I must raise my child having to explain that its father died for nothing. I am sure by now your diplomats have updated you on the situation if not the War is over the Clandonians have offered Peace and OBSAT confirms their Fleet is moving away so a victory. A bloody one but a victory none the less.

Thousands of my people have died so that Sistilin can have something to talk about while he goes hunting. I will of course forward your comments, offer and praise on to Ambassador Kinmochi and thus is Royal Majesty King-Emperor Konoye I and I sure both nations can develop strong and long lasting relations for which all can be proud.

I must go but I hope to see you soon.

Yours With Love Your Friend

Scarlet

Naval Battlezone of the destroyed VDF 2rd Naval Battlegroup:

Massive battle between the Vetakan and Clandonian Fleets had caused huge destruction and loss of life. Hundreds of the Ships had sunk, Thousands of Aircraft had been destroyed, Thousands of lives had been lost and Millions if not Billions more had now been plunged into Darkness. In order to try and rescue anybody whom was in the Water the Vetakan Coastguard in co-ordination with the Vetakan Navy had launched a massive Rescue and Salvage Operation the 3rd Battlegroup now steamed towards the scene. 4 C-130 Hercules Aircraft flew low over the scene dropping self inflating liferafts into the water. The 3rd Battlegroup besides having a full Battleforce now also had a number of Hospital Ships, Tugs, Rescue and Salvage Ships, Rotary Wing Carriers, Naval Engineers, Divers, Maintence/Rescue Submarines and of course hundreds of Helicopter Rescue Submarines.

Vetakan Defence Force 3rd Naval Battlegroup/Vetakan Coastguard (Rescue Fleet)

10 Champion Class Supercarriers
10 Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ships
10 Type 42 Coastguard Destroyers
20 Agamemnon Class Battleships
20 Arsenal Class Stealth Missile Cruiser
30 Zumwalt Class Stealth Missile Destroyers
30 Daring Class Air Defense Destroyers
30 Brandenburg Class Stealth ASW Frigates
30 Sachsen Class Stealth Air Defense Frigates
20 HSV-2 Swift Class High Speed Catamarans
50 Combat 90 Boats
50 Mark V Special Operations Craft
10 VDF Maintence/Rescue Submarine Ships
10 Ohio Class Ballistic Missile Submarines
40 Allegro Class Attack Submarine
10 Ocean Class Tugs
5 Mercy Class Hospital Ships
20 Safeguard Class Damage Control Ships
500 SH-60 Seahawk Helicopters (Blackhawk naval variant)
100 CH-46 Sea Knight Helicopters
50 CH-53 Super Stallion Helicopters
600 F/A 401 Birds of Prey
580 F-36 Gladius
200 F-18E Super Hornets
200 F-35 Lightning II
20 E-2C Hawkeyes

“The war zone is within Missile range now sir.” Chimed the XO as he held his ear to the bakelite telephone handle.

“Fire on my mark.” spoke Harrington-Smyth as he pulled a silver pocket watch out and clicked it open. The pocket watch clacked as it came closer to the minute.

The second of destiny as it would later become in another long annual of the Midlonian Military Histories.

“Mark”

The XO immediately changed phones to a red one.
“All ships in One Group, open and fire. All ships in Three group, open and fire, Two group and Four group open and ready!”

The flaps of the VLS cells smashed open with a loud metallic clang. With a thump the missiles were hurled into the air before their engines activated and arced into the clear blue sky. Vapour trails eeked out behind them.

“We alternate the sectors so the fire pattern keeps up and steady.” commented a captain of another Midlonian Destroyer as he awaited the order to fire.

The civilian suit next to him merely pursed his lips and nodded, the Captain sighed a little. He loathed having random civilian observers along with him for such things, but apparently this suit was something special, so for now, he tolerated it.

There were now some 240 missiles arcing their way towards the Clandonian Expeditionary Fleet.

And that was just the warm up.

Beating a battered and bruised enemy is sometimes seen as dishonourable, maybe even terrible in some people’s eyes. However, destroying the projectional power of a nation that had nearly caused a larger Haven-wide war, as well as sparked a close-call incident a few months previously, well, it became like removing teeth from a lion to make it slightly less dangerous.

Vetakan Defence Force Operational Command, Theeb, Vetaka:

Now that Vetaka was again officially at peace the Vetakan Military was again operating from its Peace Time Headquarters which was VDF Operational Commander situated in the centre of the Vetakan Capital of Theeb. Commander Stone was co-sigining orders when he was called from his office and into the Operations Room. Looking at the huge Observation Screens mounted on the wall as well as a large table like HD Map showing images of the entire Vetakan-Haven Area Stone began:

"Report?"

"Sir the Midlonian Battlefleet has opened fire on the Clandonian Expeditionary Fleet. OBSAT Confirmation of 240 Missiles. OBSAT is still at 90% so we have been unable to get reliable damage data of the attack on the Clandonians. Rescue and Salavage Operations have begun and are underway the 3rd Battlegroup collectively are around 6 hours or so from the area." reported an Officer

"Brief the 3rd Battlegroup and tell them to beware of possible action" replied Stone

Naval Battlezone of the destroyed VDF 2rd Naval Battlegroup:

Vetakan Navalhawk Choppers fitted with winches had now begun massive SAR and Recovery Operations to rescue Sailors whom had managed to stay alive during the huge battle. Besides Vetakans the rescuers also plucked Clandonians from the water showing them no disrespect they where treated as honourable warriors. As soon as was medically possible the Clandonians would be flown back to Clandon and formally handed over to the Clandonian Foreign Office.

Clandonian Task-Force, 600 km's from battle area

The battered but victorious group was making its way to the Clandonian Virgin Islands for some much need rest and repairs. The ships had taken damage, quite a few of the escorts had been sunken along with several carriers and good few aircraft. Even with the decrease in the threat level Naval Intelligence had forwarded information on the Midlonian movements. Two thousand vessels were rumoured to sit in the Midlonian naval yards in their homeland, something the small group of three hundred vessels or so did not want to take on. It was late in the evening when the alert rang out, with the damage to communications and alert systems the effective wall of steel was not as effective as before. At 02.00 a missile alert was sparked after numerous projectiles were spotted on radar. With the crews asleep the order to ready for battle stations was put out by several ships but with the first missiles already inbound it was too late. At 02.05 the missiles hit the first ships, with klaxon's blazing gunner crews rushed to their stations as the automated CIWS came on-line streaking the night sky with bright flashes of 50 mm shells. A large explosion lit up the night sky from HMS Shrewshire after surviving the battle she took a hit puncturing the remains of her belt armour.

"Bloody hell!" Screamed the Admiral as his door was blasted off in the explosion, running to get his hat still in his night wear he rushed for the lifeboats as the First Officer ordered abandon ship. The sounds of screaming men as the smoke filled the corridor and the grinding noise as the propeller shafts jammed from the reactor emergency shut down. The VLS tubes and anti-air systems of the Lion Class Missile Cruisers opened up responding to the air threats swatting a good sixty percent of the missile force down. Frantically tracking officers still rubbing the sleep from their eyes tried to triangulate where the missiles had come from, pouring over maps in the red light they plotted the position, the Midlonian 12th Armada from the Alacean colony of Cbaso. The ships were lit up from the burning missile debris, another carrier lost and a Victorious BCN evacuating it was a bloody mess. Communication was quickly wired to Southampton Town of the impending fleet and the Ministry of Defence in New Clanon City, someone was in deep trouble.


Downing Street, New Clanon City

The distress call of the attack had been quickly dispatched the Cabinet Office with the Chiefs of Staff rushing to get their way back to the capital for the emergency that had just unfolded. The Prime Minister still in dinner tux had flown back from the North, he was extremely annoyed.

"Unsporting bastards, attacking a fleeing fleet!"

"We must mobilise for war in the West, our army groups can be crossing the border before they can send reinforcements to attack us." Replied General Dannat, also in a ceremonial number two's after attending a dinner party in the city barracks.

"I agree, we must alert the Royal Artillery Regiments on the King William Line and order shell our armoured divisions to get going to their staging areas."

"All talk and no action, perhaps at least try the diplomatic route first?" Put in Sir Philips, always the wise man. "How do we know its even then, it could be the Vetakans even?"

"Unless the Vetakans have stealth battlegroups I highly much doubt it Sir." Replied Lord Sea Admiral Miklanov.

"Its obviously the Midlonians, I thought they had at least a shred of honour, they must pay for the damage and deaths caused, they hit a bloody hospital ship for Christ's sake."

"Fire off a communication and mobilise our troops, we can play both games I want a full status update hourly, recall everyone you have on holiday or on leave and update our war plans if necessary. Dismissed."


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Official Clandonian Response

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Diplomatic Communication to The Greater Kingdom of Midlonia:

The Crown Government demands an explanation for your unprovoked attack on Clandonian Forces in the Eastern Haven. This attack sunk several vessels including a hospital ship and killed several hundred servicemen. There may be severe implications if you do not apologise and stand down your military forces in that area. Attacking a naval force in international waters after it has taken damage and causalities is nothing more than an action of cowardice and most ungentlemanly.


God Save the King



Prime Minister David Sistilin

Vetakan Defence Force Operational Command, Theeb, Vetaka:

"Commander OBSAT is back to 100%. Data on the Midlonian Missile Attack is coming in. " piped up a OBSAT Operator

The various OBSAT HD Screens switched to the Clandonian-Midlonian Missile attack and was now showing Live the sinking vessels.

"Sir HMS Shrewshire sinking. Heavy Damage sustained. Its hard to tell from this angle but I reckon a Carrier is sinking."

"Inform the 3rd Battlegroup and send a message to the Clandonian Fleet and the Clandonian Foreign Office. Tell them we will gladly rescue their wounded and pick up their Lifeboats however I want an official permission given message before we go anywhere." ordered Stone

"Sir" replied Stone

Emergancy OBSAT Message:

To: <Clandonian Battlefleet>
From: VDF Operational Command/3rd Battlegroup

Battle Confirmed. 3rd Battlegroup is rescuing Personnel and Salvage Operations at the Battle Zone of the 2rd Battlegroup. We are willing to rescue crew of sinking ships.

Official Free Dominion of Vetaka Diplomatic Message:

To: Clandonian Foreign Office
From: VDF High Command

Although Vetaka and Clandonia were recently at war we hate to see men die at Sea. As such Vetaka is willing to rescue the crews of the sinking Vessels attacked during the Midlonia Military Strike. However we will not take part in any Operations until permission is given by the Clandonian Foreign Office.

VDF Supreme Operational Commander Stone

By comparison, the calm in the bridge of the HMS Vanquisher was the opposite. No responding salvo had come, which meant M.I.R.A was completely on the ball for a change. The Clandonians were probably down to their last few missiles, mostly Anti-air types and their own CIWS guns. Not to mention the main guns that a large amount of Havenic Naval vessels still carried.

“Groups Three and Four ready sir.”
“Ready Aye, fire” merely wheezed the Admiral as he picked a bit of lint off of his crisp uniform. Another 240 missiles soared into the air, their yellow trails becoming unnatural stars in the night sky.

“Rather nice night isn’t it?” remarked the Admiral before yawning and sitting down in an easy-chair placed on the Bridge’s Balcony, watching his unnatural constellations disappear over the horizon.

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Midlonian Foreign And Economics Office

Dear Sir,
No such operations are currently being undertaken by the Royal Navy against Clandonian Vessels on the Midlonian Eastern Seaboard at this time, any such operations would be informed with a formal declaration of war against the United Kingdom of Clandonia…

George Hillcrest, Minister for Foreign Affairs.

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