NationStates Jolt Archive

Droskianishk Border with Northern Principality



Droskianishk jeeps rolled over the border with dark Droskians in military appearing uniforms and some civilian clothing holding Kalashnikov models of weaponry, and RPGs. These soldiers knew their mission, to make it to the city of Djibouti, the capital of this region and make this region the North African Province. Their commander General Omias had recieved his orders this morning from the President:

General Omias for too long have we been kept on a short leesh by this liberal King. For too long has Droskianishk been kept from its glory by this royal family. King Nikako is now nearly dead and we needn't fear his repriasals any longer. You are to invade the northern principality and to take the city of Djibouti.


City of Drosk Press Brief by President Abdullah

"Today ladies and gentlemen, the growth of Droskianishk continues. More people today will feel the freedom that our great nation has to offer. Today Djibouti joins our great nation! I will also be vetoing the new trade policy, allowing free travel to all through the Gulf of Nikako, named after our great and honourable King."

That Droskianishk had dropped its controversial transit toll plan was encouraging at first, but news of their invasion of Djibouti would not be well received in Bulgia Republic.

President Istok immediately identifies it as a possible attempt to gain superior port facilities and strategic position on the Red Sea with a view to exerting further control on the important water way in the future.

The issue is not quite important enough for Bulgia to attempt risky and taxing military action alone, but the capital, Besk, is quick to make its position known, and Bulgia does little to hide the increasing readiness of its modest naval forces, indicating that the Republic may be keen to join any multi-national response.

Drosk Press Briefing Continued


"Now it is understandable that the international community may be troubled by this announcement of annexation, but they have my assurances that this is not an attempt to squeeze money out of their pockets, but merely this nations attempt to restore order in the region and to expand the borders of freedom. Droskianishk will also begin building new port facilities in the new province as well as in the South Arab Province, these new facilities will be stations for re-fueling, repair, and security, as well as places to put in for the weekend and allow sailors to have some fun." chuckles came from the reporters....

Official Granatian Response

With the increasing troubles in the Animarnian Region of the world, the Granatian military and government have taken it upon themselves to watch over the area. The illegal and wholly unwarranted invasion of the nation of Dijibouti has riled many politicians in Granate up. Tacking this on to the already unwarranted tariffs by the Droskianishki Government has allowed the Granatian Legislature to ok a plan to watch over this.

The Granatian Military will be deploying two of its Restitute Cruisers, two of its Formidable Frigates, and two of its Angel Destroyers. They will be deployed into the Animarnian Sea and will alternate patrols from Dijibouti to Animarnian Controlled lands. If the Droskianishki government makes any attempt to stop them or impair their progress, it will be considered an act of war.

Granatian Foreign Affairs

SIC:

To: The Kingdom of Animarnia
From: The Republican Monarchy of Granate

Due to the increased tensions in your neighborhood we are deploying ships into the area. We humbly ask to be allowed to refuel in Animarnian controlled ports.

We thank you for listening to us.

Sincerely
Granatian Foreign Affairs.

Droskianishk International Affairs

Droskianishk is gladdened by the chance to work with Granatian Military Personell, and invites them to aid the civilian element in Djibouti as civilians may unintentionally be hurt. It is not the will of this nation to hurt any of those civilians whose well-being is the purpose of this annexiation. It will be good to have a third party report on humans rights during this conflict.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Kalied

Official Granatian Response

You misunderstand us. We have no wish to work with you. We dispise you and your nation as nothing more then Imperialistic and Greedy. Our task force is in the region specifically to assist in the defense of Dijibouti, but it will not take part in any offensive warefare, only defensive. This is why we have not declared war, but under any circumstances should we feel that you are interfering with our plan we will not hesitate to hit you with the full force of the Granatian War Machine.

You have been forewarned.

Granatian Foreign Affairs

Imperial Proclomation From: His Most Gracious Imperial Majesty Wyatt Von Waldenburg IV
To: The World

On concordance with the Council of Bishops and the nobility of the Illustrious Waldenburg Empire, we wish to announce our support for the Droskianishkian annexation of Djibouti. This action can only benefit these two nations who shall be merged, despite a minor trasitional phase where hopefully both nations shall act sensibly. The invasion shall only economically strenghthen the Kingdom of Droskianishk.

To that point a Waldenburg carrier group shall enter the area to maintain a stable enviornment is this period. We shall endeavour to maintain a more peaceful transition, but we support these two nations coming togeather. Any group attempting to prolong this conflict will be considered an enemy against humanity, and treated as such at length by the Holy Church of Waldenburg. Hopefully our presence can assist the conflict to a less bloody end, and we of course suggest to the people of Djibouti that they overthrow their monarchy and see the reason so well presented by their liberator.

Signed:
His Most Gracious Imeprial Majesty Wyatt Von Waldenburg IV

OOC

Ships in Carrier group:
1 Invincible Class Aircraft Carrier
4 Prelate Destroyers
5 Patriarch Friagtes
1 Angel Class Battlecruiser
2 Trafalgar Submarines
1 Archangel Class assault ship

Official Granatian Response

With the increasing troubles in the Animarnian Region of the world, the Granatian military and government have taken it upon themselves to watch over the area. The illegal and wholly unwarranted invasion of the nation of Dijibouti has riled many politicians in Granate up. Tacking this on to the already unwarranted tariffs by the Droskianishki Government has allowed the Granatian Legislature to ok a plan to watch over this.

The Granatian Military will be deploying two of its Restitute Cruisers, two of its Formidable Frigates, and two of its Angel Destroyers. They will be deployed into the Animarnian Sea and will alternate patrols from Dijibouti to Animarnian Controlled lands. If the Droskianishki government makes any attempt to stop them or impair their progress, it will be considered an act of war.

Granatian Foreign Affairs

SIC:

To: The Kingdom of Animarnia
From: The Republican Monarchy of Granate

Due to the increased tensions in your neighborhood we are deploying ships into the area. We humbly ask to be allowed to refuel in Animarnian controlled ports.

We thank you for listening to us.

Sincerely
Granatian Foreign Affairs.


SIC
From: Minister of Defence Matt Cartwright, Animarnian DoD
To: Whomever it may concern withing Granatian Foreign Affairs

We will allow you to use our ports and access to our waters for refuelling for the duration of this conflict; we are somewhat unnerved of late by the recent expansionism of our neighbours. First the threating tone of the USSM and there public support for the Droskianishk; and now the Droskianishk expansionism as a result we have upgraded out Terror alert level to Level 4 and are considering rising the Defence Condition to Level 4 as well. This would entail the mobilisation of our military for defensive combat but such a move would require presidential approval thus we must wait for her to return from her visit to Honako. We also invite the Granate sailors to enjoy shore leave in our port cities as long as they abide by all local laws however this shouldn't be much of a problem
- Matt Cartwrite
Minister of Defence.

IC:

Official Statement
Due to Droskianishk Expansionism and threats towards civilian shipping Animarnia will be escorting all shipping through the Red Sea to the Animarnian Sea with Vanguard Class Destroyers And or Submarines. Though we have been given assurances from the Droskianishk Government this is merely a precaution until the current crisis is over and should not be taken as a hostile act.

The situation was clearly unnraveling to the Dominion. First the tariff business-which had infuriated the free-market minded Emperor, and now trying to take away the country that allowed the Dominion to continue to pass through the area? Intolerable for Imperial supplies and trade. The only alternative to such mad thinking was armed intervention-and the Dominion was always ready to expend some bullets and missiles.

ADV Cumulonimbus, one of the Dominion's considerable supply of Equinox-class carriers, was ready and able to go, just out of Nova Oceana's extensive dock system. Its CVBG was already in the green water, awaiting Cumulonimbus's refit to stick the VLS systems on the last-created carrier of the line, with another, the ADV Megaplume, due out in eight months' time. It would be the final ship of the group.

Cumulonimbus had recieved the order. Link up with Wasp's LHD assault force. Head full speed for Djibouti. There was no way the Dominion was going to lose out on this fight for control of free trade.

Message to the world

Droskianishk would like to assure the world that it is dropping its proposed tarriffs, and should the international community like to be assured that free trade will be mantained by Droskianishk, they may feel free to keep ships in the region until such a time comes that they feel their presence is no longer needed. We are grateful for the support that we have recieved and will continue the annexation. I understand that President Abdullah has been abusing his power and I have requested Parliament to place a 'no confidence' vote against him and to hold an immediate election for a new president. It is my sincere hope that these measures will convince the world that the government of Droskianishk means only to improve conditions for its people.

King Nikako Kutz XXII


Meanwhile
The annexation of Djibouti was meeting light resistance, and it would be weeks before foreign forces could arrive. The farmers and rural peoples believed little would be changed from one government to another, although the Djibouti government had deployed several thousand soldiers to these regions in order to delay the Droskian troops.

Gunfire reported from a small shack.

"Bring up the rockets!" shouted a Leuitenant. Very soon after a tall man in a camo uniform carrying a Soviet Era RPG came up and knelt below the officers Jeep.

SHFEWWW! The rocket roared as it flew towards the building. The building tore into hundreds of pieces sending parts of men all across the neighboring field.

Even this field officer knew that the real challenge would be Djibouti, the capital city. The Droskians had lost a few hundred soldiers, but they would not stop until all of Djibouti lay under the banner of the king.

OOC: Problem. Although Earth V allows the OP to rp the defenses of an NPC Nation he or she is attacking, EFJ doesn't. You're going to need to find someone to rp the defenders. Also it won't take that long for ships to arrive. AB's will arrive in roughly a week and a half while mine, which left before his, will arrive in two weeks. Our ships will roughly enter the Gulf at the same time.

OOC: alright would you be willing to take the defenses over?

OOC: alright would you be willing to take the defenses over?

OOC: It would not be fair to you. You have to get someone who is not directly involved in the situation. That eliminates me, AB, Waldenburg, and Animarnia.

OOC: It would not be fair to you. You have to get someone who is not directly involved in the situation. That eliminates me, AB, Waldenburg, and Animarnia.

I have a feeling (unless the situation cools down) that its going to be about impossible to find someone active enough to rp the defense that isn't going to be involved (bulgia might get involved, Marxikhan might, etc) I'll post though and see whats up.

Bulgia dispatches flotilla, requests co-operation with Granate, Dominion forces

The Bulgian Navy, not exactly the most storied fighting organisation in the world, was none the less prepared for perhaps its longest-range deployment as a flotilla set out for the Red Sea. War had not been declared, but the inexperienced crews were being put through their paces as the vessels headed west planning to make the long trip around the European continent, with drills run several times a day.

The flotilla, commanded by a Rear-Admiral Vyacheslav Vinko, was lead by four of the nation's six multi-role frigates and included one D/E attack submarine cruising on the surface for much of the voyage, one armed mine-countermeasures vessel, a fleet replenishment ship, a survey ship, and three transport/minelayer ships, in total one third of all active ships in the over-staffed under-experienced fleet.

Prime Minister Costel Nechita stresses that the Bulgian deployment is precautionary and as yet observational, and expresses hope that multi-national forces might co-operate in any necessary security operation.

Bulgia dispatches flotilla, requests co-operation with Granate, Dominion forces

The Bulgian Navy, not exactly the most storied fighting organisation in the world, was none the less prepared for perhaps its longest-range deployment as a flotilla set out for the Red Sea. War had not been declared, but the inexperienced crews were being put through their paces as the vessels headed west planning to make the long trip around the European continent, with drills run several times a day.

The flotilla, commanded by a Rear-Admiral Vyacheslav Vinko, was lead by four of the nation's six multi-role frigates and included one D/E attack submarine cruising on the surface for much of the voyage, one armed mine-countermeasures vessel, a fleet replenishment ship, a survey ship, and three transport/minelayer ships, in total one third of all active ships in the over-staffed under-experienced fleet.

Prime Minister Costel Nechita stresses that the Bulgian deployment is precautionary and as yet observational, and expresses hope that multi-national forces might co-operate in any necessary security operation.

Waldenburg Imperial Proclomation

Due to the elevating situation in the Red Sea where any more ships would pose a threat to the situation your navy shall not be allowed through our waters. The Oresund and Kiel canals are blocked to all Bulgian warships they shall not be leaving the Baltic, and any attempt they attempt shall be met as an act of war. (In reality the Oresund and Kiel are no bigger then 2 Km's across at their smallest points (Kiel being less obviously) so any attempt to bring warships through is violating our national waters.)

We apologize to Bulgia but they must realize that more warships in the region will only cause unneccesary bloodshed which should be avoided.

Signed:
His Most Gracious Imperial Majesty Wyatt von Waldenburg IV

OOC Bulgia if you want to complain about tariffs just imagine the fees Waldenburg charges on your ships leaving the baltic on which we have complete control.

"The Honakon Empire has its eye on this situation, but has more pressing matters to deal with internally and to do with Mongolia. We are just content at least that Droskianishk has removed those foolish tariffs. However, we support the independence of Dijibouti and Granate’s coalition defence, and will give economic help in Dijibouti's recovery after the war."

Statement Recorded By Random Foreign Office Guy

Free Droskianishk News

Today the Droskianishk parliament voted 'no confidence' in President Abdullah as the aging King Nikako Kutz had asked them to do. Now while each party's MP (Members of Parliament) still must vote on the Presidential Candidates for their parties. The expected candidates are

Jamal Arafar the current vice-president is the expected candidate for the Droskianishk Socialist Party although it is not expected that he will win, as the Royal Family is strongly apposed to the Socialist Party, but with the recent support shown by international socialist powers it is possible that the Parliament may vote against the Royal Family.

Ahmed Kalied, the current Foreign Affairs Minister is likely to be the candidate for the Economic Liberty Party the party whom the current outgoing president is a member of. This party is expected to win as the current Nationalist to Capitalist Economic Development Plan (NCEDP) is extremely popular, however the current national image is something most Droskians are ashamed of.

Muhammad Musharaf, the current Governor of the North Arab Province is the expected candidate for the National Islamic Party who is expected to win the vice-presidency. The Islamic Party's main platform is to transform the nation of Droskianishk into the only Islamic Republic in the world.

"OOC: Bulgia if you want to complain about tariffs just imagine the fees Waldenburg charges on your ships leaving the baltic on which we have complete control."

OOC: I'd rather not imagine, OOC. If they're something astronomical, the world would rather know!

IC:

In Besk, President Istok ridicules and curses the idiocy of von Waldenburg, who, "can not even appreciate that our objections to the fees were precisely because Droskianishk does not have complete control of the interested waters! It's a completely different situation to Kiel!"

Prime Minister Nechita, when responding to Waldenburg, works on principles of the benefit-of-the-doubt, however. Costel is inclined to believe that von Waldenburg has some separate motivation, and probably isn't just thick.

Costel Nechita's government delays issuing a full protest while Bulgian vessels remain en route from the Riga Gulf, and a communique is sent ahead.

It explains that:

-Bulgia did not attempt any deployment in response to the threatened tariffs in the Red Sea.

-The Bulgian deployment followed the Droskianishk invasion of Djibouti, which appears designed to extend the nation's ability to control international waterways.

-This issue has no bearing on Besk's view of proper tolls in Kiel and other artificial national waterways.

The Bulgian Socialist Workers' Party claims that Bulgian warships would be used to prevent the shedding of Djibouti's blood, and that obstruction of international forces only enables, condones, and encourages imperialism!

Besk requests that its assets be allowed to transit either Kiel or the Waldenburgen(?) sealanes, and in the case of canals and bridges et cetera expects to pay whatever fees are right and standard.

Capital City of Drosk Vice President Jamal Arafar Speach


"Today we see the hypocrosy of the world pointed at Droskianishk. While nations world wide annex neighboring nations that are in chaos, only Droskianishk is discriminated against so violently. Why is that? I can assure you that it is not because these governments care about human rights, it is because they are fearful that their wallets may shrink a bit. These people wish to keep Djibouti enslaved so that their wallets may continue to grow while more African and Arab blood is spilt. Few nations can be trusted to care for human life, these include Waldenburg, and the socialist states. I encourage the rest of the world which for now has been silent to stand for human rights and to stand against the selfish plunderers which desire to see Djibouti remain enslaved to chaos so that their own pocket books continue to grow. And to those nations which hope to enflame war and to keep their pocketbooks fat and grow on African and Arab toil and blood I wish to tell them that their deployments will cost them more money, and will bleed their pocketbooks in a way that Droskianishk never will. Droskianishk WILL NOT BE LEVYING TRANSIT TOLLS OR TARRIFFS!! But their deployments from half way around the world will bleed their wallets, and when they tire of spending money Droskianishk will still be here. This annexation is to help both peoples work towards a brighter future, but those nations which would stop it only see some imaginary threat to their wallets."

OOC: Drosk, I'll RP the resistance for you. I have no interest in this conflict as it is on the opposite side of the world from me.

IC:

OFFICIAL FEDERATION STATEMENT

The Federation of Ambrose-Douglas has decided to remain neutral in the matter. No war material, ships, planes, or material or financial aid will be sent to the Djibouti region, or to any of the countries participating in the conflict, until it is resolved.

It should be noted that any regular trade that the Federation has with any countries involved will continue.

Signed,
Justin M. Ambrose
President
Federation of Ambrose-Douglas

OOC: Drosk, I'll RP the resistance for you. I have no interest in this conflict as it is on the opposite side of the world from me.

IC:

OFFICIAL FEDERATION STATEMENT

The Federation of Ambrose-Douglas has decided to remain neutral in the matter. No war material, ships, planes, or material or financial aid will be sent to the Djibouti region, or to any of the countries participating in the conflict, until it is resolved.

It should be noted that any regular trade that the Federation has with any countries involved will continue.

Signed,
Justin M. Ambrose
President
Federation of Ambrose-Douglas

OOC: Thanks start whenver you can.

General Omar Akalan stood in the Grand War Room in the capital, a scowl covering his face. "Blasted Droskianishkians..." he spat, "We have never done anything to them, and this is what we get repaid with?"

"General, they are moving into our country." His aide said beside him, making sure to stand a few feet away.

"I know they are, goddamnit!" The general nearly screamed at the man. "Where else would they be going? On holiday!?!" He breathed slowly to get his composure back. "Blast this barren landscape we call our homeland." His eyes scanned the map, and it became clear that they only had one choice.

"Move all of our forces north, into the mountains around Tadjoura and Randa. Get our Air Force into the bases in Tadjoura and Obock, and have our navy set up near Obock as well. And sound the evacuation."

"Evacuation, sir?"

"Yes, the evacuation, Leftenannt. I want every man, woman, and child out of Djibouti. That's going to be their main target. We'll put up a guerrilla defense in the mountains, have our ships and planes bomb their troops in the capital and moving around. We won't win, but we won't go down without a fight."

"Yessir. Giving the orders now." The General scowled. Fucking Droskians.

Military count:
71,730 infantry
100 Howitzers
50 M1A1 Abrams tanks
200 F-4 fighters
3 B-29 bombers
4 Iowa-class battleships
10 Sea Wolf-class submarines

General Omar Akalan stood in the Grand War Room in the capital, a scowl covering his face. "Blasted Droskianishkians..." he spat, "We have never done anything to them, and this is what we get repaid with?"

"General, they are moving into our country." His aide said beside him, making sure to stand a few feet away.

"I know they are, goddamnit!" The general nearly screamed at the man. "Where else would they be going? On holiday!?!" He breathed slowly to get his composure back. "Blast this barren landscape we call our homeland." His eyes scanned the map, and it became clear that they only had one choice.

"Move all of our forces north, into the mountains around Tadjoura and Randa. Get our Air Force into the bases in Tadjoura and Obock, and have our navy set up near Obock as well. And sound the evacuation."

"Evacuation, sir?"

"Yes, the evacuation, Leftenannt. I want every man, woman, and child out of Djibouti. That's going to be their main target. We'll put up a guerrilla defense in the mountains, have our ships and planes bomb their troops in the capital and moving around. We won't win, but we won't go down without a fight."

"Yessir. Giving the orders now." The General scowled. Fucking Droskians.

Military count:
71,730 infantry
100 Howitzers
50 M1A1 Abrams tanks
200 F-4 fighters
3 B-29 bombers
4 Iowa-class battleships
10 Sea Wolf-class submarines

OOC: How does Dijibouti have B-29s and Iowas?! B-29s are useless in Modern warefare so don't use them, unless they are modified to be used as Transports. Iowas are fucking expensive. Did you notice that almost no nations in the real world use them? I also doubt Dijiboutit has 200 F-4 Phantoms.

OOC: NEW DJIBOUTIAN RESISTANCE MILITARY STATISTICS

[6] Pegasus-class hydrofoils (fast attack patrol boats)
[10] Sea Wolf-class attack submarines
[50] M1A1 Abrams tanks
[100] M198 Howitzers
[36] F-4 Fighters
71,730 infantry

OOC: I was unable to find military statistics for Djibouti, so I had to work with general figures. The Iowas could have been sold for scrap by some nations to Djibouti, and there aren't that many anyways. I highly doubted Djibouti would have any B-52s, so I went with something older. They don't have a very good military, so what does it matter if their planes are vintage WWII or not? Also, to make up for lack of other military, I used around 200 planes, which is only a small airforce. I have no doubt that Djibouti would have close to 200 planes, it wouldn't suprise me in the least.

If you can find Djibouti military statistics, please produce them here. Otherwise, let me run my resistance and keep your mouth shut. Thanks.

OOC: Iowas, are fucking Battleships? Who the hell would sell them to Dijibouti and where the fuck would Dijibouti get the money to buy the scrap?

Why the fuck would Dijibouti have B-29s? They are a strategic bomber and I doubt Dijibouti has even a chance to get off a bombing run. Also not every nation has a Strategic Bomber, I don't. They are expensive and in the long run not that effective. Also two-hundred fighters is not a small force. Hell a country like Saudi Arabia, which has more people and alot more money barely has 200.

So, in short, think this shit out.

OOC: Iowas, are fucking Battleships? Who the hell would sell them to Dijibouti and where the fuck would Dijibouti get the money to buy the scrap?

Why the fuck would Dijibouti have B-29s? They are a strategic bomber and I doubt Dijibouti has even a chance to get off a bombing run. Also not every nation has a Strategic Bomber, I don't. They are expensive and in the long run not that effective. Also two-hundred fighters is not a small force. Hell a country like Saudi Arabia, which has more people and alot more money barely has 200.

So, in short, think this shit out.

You should read edits before responding. Further, is this your resistance? No? Then please stop posting here.

You should read edits before responding. Further, is this your resistance? No? Then please stop posting here.

OOC I am actually going to be helping you, so unless you want Tomohawk missles landing accidentlally where your resistance is, I would suggest you play nice.

"OOC: Bulgia if you want to complain about tariffs just imagine the fees Waldenburg charges on your ships leaving the baltic on which we have complete control."

OOC: I'd rather not imagine, OOC. If they're something astronomical, the world would rather know!

IC:

In Besk, President Istok ridicules and curses the idiocy of von Waldenburg, who, "can not even appreciate that our objections to the fees were precisely because Droskianishk does not have complete control of the interested waters! It's a completely different situation to Kiel!"

Prime Minister Nechita, when responding to Waldenburg, works on principles of the benefit-of-the-doubt, however. Costel is inclined to believe that von Waldenburg has some separate motivation, and probably isn't just thick.

Costel Nechita's government delays issuing a full protest while Bulgian vessels remain en route from the Riga Gulf, and a communique is sent ahead.

It explains that:

-Bulgia did not attempt any deployment in response to the threatened tariffs in the Red Sea.

-The Bulgian deployment followed the Droskianishk invasion of Djibouti, which appears designed to extend the nation's ability to control international waterways.

-This issue has no bearing on Besk's view of proper tolls in Kiel and other artificial national waterways.

The Bulgian Socialist Workers' Party claims that Bulgian warships would be used to prevent the shedding of Djibouti's blood, and that obstruction of international forces only enables, condones, and encourages imperialism!

Besk requests that its assets be allowed to transit either Kiel or the Waldenburgen(?) sealanes, and in the case of canals and bridges et cetera expects to pay whatever fees are right and standard.



OOC They're not astronomical, I just like making veiled threats ;)
OOC2 Waldenburger

IC

Imperial Respose to: The Nation of Bulgia

You fail to understand, originally we objected to your warships passing through our national waters which certainly is a violation of maratime law. There is no question of taxation involved in this instance, it is merely that our fleets would be working at cross purposes in the area. Your shipping as always may continue to pass through although warships at this time will not be allowed to due so.

Signed:
His Most Gracious Imperial Majesty Wyatt von Waldenburg IV

"So if they do take Djibouti it would be a legitimate claim?" The Imperial family was slowly working their way up a flight of stairs occasionally pushing some of the more elderly members when they came to the deceptively flat landings.

"Well technically the Droskianishkians already have a legitimate claim, the islands owned by them dot the gulf, from any point the waters are in their control. Although the world sees it as a little shaky, especially coming from such a upstart nation." A Colonel Vanderstodden was leading the group up to the solar where they would be briefed on world affairs as was custom for nearly the last four hundred years."And the whole question of who signed what treaty in what year and whoes grandmother was shot by whom plays into it." Vanderstodden unlatched a heavy wooden door at the top of the stairs into a drafty stone room with tapestries depicting the slaughter of enemies hanging in tatters from the wall.

The rest of the room had been covered in plasma screens and dotted with comfortable looking armchairs. In was the great contradiction of Waldenburg, theocracy on one side and the highest standard of living in the world (Sweden, Norway, Iceland ect.) "Any support we give," Vanderstodden continued as he ushered the family in, "Could get us huge trading privelages, and possibly a stake in the Gulf. Of course everyone else is thinking along the same lines albiet it oppositely." A maid now circumnavigated the room avoiding the questing hands of the older male Waldenburg nobility who really never had been taught class structure.

"However the bastards in Droskianishk have to go around be constantly and unabashedly foreign. They publically declare that they will become an Islamic Republic, which of course the Bishops are furious about. Other nations having a different religion they can about handle but when Islam becomes part of Droskianishk's governemnt the carrier force will switch sides rather quickly."

"Aren't these my armed forces?" Wyatt von Waldenburg IV asked quitely from a slightly more plush armchair. He was a aging man about 60 with grey hair and a permanat benign, absentminded stare that made everyone forget he was probably the last monarch who could have you burned alive, and torn apart by four of any number of wild horses. "When did the Bishop's take away my country."

Vanderstodden sighed lightly before walking to a warmup switch on the various screens, like many soldiers he despised being commanded by the clergy but would never say such a thing on fear of the crocodile sheers kept in Blünderburg Cathedral. "Your Majesty," he paused defiant answer on the tip of his tounge, "...I could not say. However that case is that if the election in Droskianishk goes poorly we will have a war of a different sort on our hands." The Colonel finally had warmed up the televisions and the plesant face of the Imperial Adjutant began speaking in one syllable words.

Droskian soldiers and militia rolled through southern farmland towards the cities of Dikhil Ali' Sabeih and the capital city of Djibouti, so far resistance had been sporadic and relatively weak. The Droskian commanders knew however that the most heavy fighting would be in the capital and so that was where the bulk of commanders where heading.


Military count

Droskianishk Infantry: 130,000
Warlord Militia Infantry: 20,000 (Complete Droskianishk Total 150,000)
Armor: 120 t-80 tanks
Aircraft: 60 MiG 29
Naval craft: 20 Pegasus-class hydrofoils only there to stop an escape by Djibouti craft.
12 sea wolf craft submarine
Howitzers: 150
Attack helicopters: 4 AH-1 Cobra's

OOC I am actually going to be helping you, so unless you want Tomohawk missles landing accidentlally where your resistance is, I would suggest you play nice.

Unless your godmodded Tomahawk missiles can fly right into open mouths of caves in the mountains, then I suggest they won't do shit. Further, since this is not your RP, I suggest you butt out, before you look like even more of a jackass.

Official Granatian Response

You misunderstand us. We have no wish to work with you. We dispise you and your nation as nothing more then Imperialistic and Greedy. Our task force is in the region specifically to assist in the defense of Dijibouti, but it will not take part in any offensive warefare, only defensive. This is why we have not declared war, but under any circumstances should we feel that you are interfering with our plan we will not hesitate to hit you with the full force of the Granatian War Machine.

You have been forewarned.

Granatian Foreign Affairs

OOC: Oh I have every right to be here, considering I am the one who called for helping the Defense of Dijibouti.

OOC: Amb, if you want advice into stats, here's my own into what Djibouti has (it has virtually no air force-no fixed-wing craft besides a few transports and no attack copters; it has the Mi-8 however) that can be transferred to the nation to give it slight chance.

-M60 Patton (or T55)
-M113 APC
-(if you seriously want fixed wing) Mig-21 Fishbed
-BRDM-1
-BMP-1
-M50 Ontos

Some constructive advice.

OOC: Oh I have every right to be here, considering I am the one who called for helping the Defense of Dijibouti.

OOC: And if you're so interested in defense, the reason you haven't contacted my general is...?

OOC: And if you're so interested in defense, the reason you haven't contacted my general is...?

OOC: Because I've been too busy busting your chops. And AB's list is probably correct.

OOC: Amb, if you want advice into stats, here's my own into what Djibouti has (it has virtually no air force-no fixed-wing craft besides a few transports and no attack copters; it has the Mi-8 however) that can be transferred to the nation to give it slight chance.

-M60 Patton (or T55)
-M113 APC
-(if you seriously want fixed wing) Mig-21 Fishbed
-BRDM-1
-BMP-1
-M50 Ontos

Some constructive advice.

OOC: FINAL MILITARY STATISTICS (only things listed are CHANGES)

[24] F-4 Phantom fighters (2 squadrons)
[50] M60 Patton tanks

Everything else that I posted before (subs, fast attack patrol craft, howitzers, troops, etc) is remaining the same.

IC: The troops moved quickly, getting to where the General had told them to go as fast as they were able. Fortifications in the mountains were quickly erected, howitzers placed on the tops of hills under camouflage, ready to strike at Droskian troops moving through the valleys, and F-4s getting armed. The Sea Wolfs were ready to launch cruise missiles and torpedoes at ships and the capital itself, once the order was given. General Alakan knew that once the enemy reached the city, they would find a ghost town. And the one important thing about ghosts... they were most dangerous at night.

Droskian planes screeched through the sky hitting airfields and some close surface subs, no planes would be leaving Djibouti. Soon after Droskian troops began to move into the outer metro of Djibouti shouting through loudspeakers "Brothers in freedom, please remain in your homes during this transition. We request that you would turn over any resistance fighters, they will be given amnesty." Djibouti was the target. 2/3's of the nations people made their home there, and without the incoming economy the Djibouti resistance would quickly use up their rsources and be forced to turn themselves in. The countryside was of little interest to the Droskian Military.

Droskian planes screeched through the sky hitting airfields and some close surface subs, no planes would be leaving Djibouti. Soon after Droskian troops began to move into the outer metro of Djibouti shouting through loudspeakers "Brothers in freedom, please remain in your homes during this transition. We request that you would turn over any resistance fighters, they will be given amnesty." Djibouti was the target. 2/3's of the nations people made their home there, and without the incoming economy the Djibouti resistance would quickly use up their rsources and be forced to turn themselves in. The countryside was of little interest to the Droskian Military.

OOC: Per orders earlier, no planes or subs are in the Djibouti area. Sorry if that wasn't made clear. They are all up in Tadjoura and Obock.

IC: The General looked out over the Gulf of Tadjoura. He knew that barely twenty miles away, the capital city was falling to the ruthless Droskian invaders. And he knew that it was time for a preliminary strike.

"Tell the Sea Wolfs to each launch one SRBM (short-range ballistic missile) at Djibouti. Allah help any civilians still there."

The Sea Wolfs each carried 45 SRBMs and 5 torpedoes. The submarines surfaced near Obock and fired quickly, the missiles streaking towards the city, not aimed at any forces in particular, just setting up a quick first strike.

As soon as the missiles were away, the submarines submerged and moved away at tactical speed, spreading themselves into hunter-killer groups of two apiece.

Crossing the Indian Ocean had never been great news for the Amazonian navy-the traditional waters that were near the lands of the enemy, Marxikhan. Foul weather had been holding the fleet up-traditional summer monsoons in the region, especially as the group had passed by the Southeast's numerous islands, had slowed progress considerably since leaving Hachin's naval ports. Now, they were in the midst of yet another rainstorm with a waterspout two klicks to port-right in the dead of the ocean that neared far too close to enemy turf. It wasn't the best proposition.

Line Admiral Danforth Selis was commanding the operation from the Cumulonimbus, and he was really starting to regret the choice of naming of the carrier. The type of angry cloud that the carrier had been named after, following a tradition of "natural" names for all the Equinox line, had seemed to only find Cumulonimbus clouds in its first deployment to engage in hostile combat. No sailor liked that, and Selis, a "tried and true" sailor, especially didn't.

The waves were ripped and roaring, rain pelting the empty deck of the Cumulonimbus and the Wasp, the LHD a half-kilometer behind the carrier. All planes and supplies had been moved below deck to the hanger, but still things were miserable-especially on the bridge. The rain was everywhere, and the two Cyclone-class PCFGs with the fleet were struggling through the titanic waves that rippled over the little ships. It wasn't exactly hell-it was worse for any sailor.

The trip across the Lucian Sea was uneventful as always. Granate's southern seemed to be in a permanent stupor and never really did anything. That was fine with Granate because it allowed Granate to operate without disgression. The six ships in this expeditionary fleet were well used to the Lucian because of their homeports. Crossing into the Indian Ocean on the other hand, was a different story.

The Cape around the African Continent was held by a corporation that Granate wanted nothing to do with, so they gave it wide berth. So wide of a berth that they were almost heading to Antartica instead of Dijibouti, but they soon were around the Cape and began their journey up the Continent to Dijibouti. They still had atleast another week before they arrived, but they knew there would still be time once they got there.

Djibouti


Missiles began to tear through buildings throwing soldiers and civilians through the air. Screams of civilians and soldiers filled the air. It was a sad day for the Droskian troops, but even more so for the Djibouti people. They had been abandoned by their soldiers their supposed to protect them.

City of Drosk Acting President Jamal Arafar

"Today the Djibouti military fired upon their own civilians indiscriminately in the capital. It is this reason of tyranny and terror that Droskianishk must annex Djibouti. We hope that this latest tactic will convince the world that Djibouti must be annexed for their own safety."

(too tired to post more.)

General Alakan slammed his fist on the table. "Those bastards are actually trying to blame this on us?!?!" He shouted. Pacing around the room in his cave in the mountains of northern Djibouti, the General snarled. "Get ready to broadcast a message around the world."

Fifteen minutes later, a video message was broadcast to all nations of the world, including Droskianishk. The General appeared before the Djiboutian flag.

"Citizens of the world, good evening. By now you have heard of the ruthless, uncalled for, and repulsive attack that has occurred on our homeland without provocation by the ruthless Droskians. You have also heard of their pitiful attempt at propaganda, telling the world that we attacked our own citizens. While it is true that we fired missiles into our capital city, it is also true that civilians were told to evacuate hours earlier for their own safety and that the attacks were aimed at Drosk military forces."

"We plead with all civilized nations of the world, do not allow this rape of our homeland to continue. We ask for any and all military, material, and economic aid countries can send to aid us in this conflict. The Djiboutan military has taken no losses thus far, but will need international help and support to sustain this."

"The Djiboutan people thank those nations who are sending aid, and hope that more shall join them." With that, the General nodded, and the screen went blank.

EDIT: OOC: Drosk, if you could list your specific losses, that'd be great. I'm sure it's not much, but it's more of a reference thing, you know?

General Alakan slammed his fist on the table. "Those bastards are actually trying to blame this on us?!?!" He shouted. Pacing around the room in his cave in the mountains of northern Djibouti, the General snarled. "Get ready to broadcast a message around the world."

Fifteen minutes later, a video message was broadcast to all nations of the world, including Droskianishk. The General appeared before the Djiboutian flag.

"Citizens of the world, good evening. By now you have heard of the ruthless, uncalled for, and repulsive attack that has occurred on our homeland without provocation by the ruthless Droskians. You have also heard of their pitiful attempt at propaganda, telling the world that we attacked our own citizens. While it is true that we fired missiles into our capital city, it is also true that civilians were told to evacuate hours earlier for their own safety and that the attacks were aimed at Drosk military forces."

"We plead with all civilized nations of the world, do not allow this rape of our homeland to continue. We ask for any and all military, material, and economic aid countries can send to aid us in this conflict. The Djiboutan military has taken no losses thus far, but will need international help and support to sustain this."

"The Djiboutan people thank those nations who are sending aid, and hope that more shall join them." With that, the General nodded, and the screen went blank.

EDIT: OOC: Drosk, if you could list your specific losses, that'd be great. I'm sure it's not much, but it's more of a reference thing, you know?

OOC: Well there were no specific bases in the city, they were just starting to move in so around 200 Droskian soldiers 500 warlord militia.

OOC: Now, Bulgia actually wants Djibouti to somehow win this thing, but... how in the world does Djibouti support 10 submarines?! 1 would be incredibly impressive! The GDP is only a few hundred million dollars. 1 submarine would probably bankrupt the government.

Submarines with 45 ballistic missiles on board *horrified face here* 45?! As if Djibouti can even maintain a single ballistic missile! And as if a submarine can carry 45!

More to the point, a 2005 estimate suggests that Djibouti has maybe 50,000 adult males fit for military service, at a stretch. Fielding seventy or eighty thousand soldiers at the start of a war would be quite the feat... it's pretty much everyone who can stand up straight. I wonder when they enrolled in the military!

In reality Djibouti has 9 aircraft, one a diplomatic transport, the rest light/utility transport planes and helicopters. Buying and maintaining more than one fighter jet with a trained pilot would account for their entire defence budget, and negate the possibility of maintaining an army at all.

As to the navy, they may have some light patrol boats.

They can still fight, just not like this. Very confusing! I don't want to make life difficult, but I wonder what's the point of using real GDPs if we spend more on defence than our countries actually make in a year?

OOC: Now, Bulgia actually wants Djibouti to somehow win this thing, but... how in the world does Djibouti support 10 submarines?! 1 would be incredibly impressive! The GDP is only a few hundred million dollars. 1 submarine would probably bankrupt the government.

Submarines with 45 ballistic missiles on board *horrified face here* 45?! As if Djibouti can even maintain a single ballistic missile! And as if a submarine can carry 45!

More to the point, a 2005 estimate suggests that Djibouti has maybe 50,000 adult males fit for military service, at a stretch. Fielding seventy or eighty thousand soldiers at the start of a war would be quite the feat... it's pretty much everyone who can stand up straight. I wonder when they enrolled in the military!

In reality Djibouti has 9 aircraft, one a diplomatic transport, the rest light/utility transport planes and helicopters. Buying and maintaining more than one fighter jet with a trained pilot would account for their entire defence budget, and negate the possibility of maintaining an army at all.

As to the navy, they may have some light patrol boats.

They can still fight, just not like this. Very confusing! I don't want to make life difficult, but I wonder what's the point of using real GDPs if we spend more on defence than our countries actually make in a year?

OOC: I sugguest you check up on your facts, friend. Djibouti's GDP, for one, is $1.641 BILLION as of 2005, and increasing rapidly.

As for the military numbers, the numbers I found said 80,000-100,000. So 70,000 is actually low and will not be changed.

The aircraft thing has already been worked through. It's been decided the Djibouti has 2 squadrons [24 fighters] of F-4 Phantoms... ok? ok.

The Navy actually has six Pegusus-class fast attack/patrol boats for it's use, along with the submarines.

And speaking of the submarines, I came across figures for those as well. The cost of overhauling (refitting) AND refuelling ONE for one year was over $200 million. Since none of these are being refitted, and most were kept in port until the conflict happened, I would say costs for them would not exceed $300 million a year, if that.

Finally, Sea Wolf-class submarines can carry up to 50 Tomahawk cruise missiles.

"can also carry up to 50 BGM-109 Tomahawk cruise missiles for attacking land and shipping targets." - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seawolf_class_submarine

Read it yourself.

Droskianishk Free News

This morning after the horrid attack on civilian life acting president (vice president) Jamal Arafar ordered sortees to be run against any believed Djibouti terrorist outposts. This announcement came after the Droskian military reported that it had secured the capital city as well as half the rest of country, though the north portion of the country has not even seen one Droskian soldier. For now the Droskian military is attempting to aid the civilian populace in the capital city. President Jamal had this to say about the war:

"THis attack on the civilian populace only goes to show that the rulers of Djibouti do not care for their civilian population. We only hope that the world will support our soldiers as they liberate the populace from the tyranical and terrorist regime of Djibouti. We hope that when the fleets from the nation of the North (Wanderburg) and from Granate arrive that they will help in the care of the civilians instead of fuel the violence."


The Droskian General sat in the capital building of Djibouti and smiled. Droskianishk now controlled the capital city, the only part of the nation that really mattered. Without the imports that would come through the city the Djibouti resistance could not hold out. Without oil, ammo, and food their resistance was lost. Not that they would havevery long to run out of theswe things. The General had already ordered troops to begin to move into the city of Yoboki.

OOC: I sugguest you check up on your facts, friend. Djibouti's GDP, for one, is $1.641 BILLION as of 2005, and increasing rapidly.

As for the military numbers, the numbers I found said 80,000-100,000. So 70,000 is actually low and will not be changed.

The aircraft thing has already been worked through. It's been decided the Djibouti has 2 squadrons [24 fighters] of F-4 Phantoms... ok? ok.

The Navy actually has six Pegusus-class fast attack/patrol boats for it's use, along with the submarines.

And speaking of the submarines, I came across figures for those as well. The cost of overhauling (refitting) AND refuelling ONE for one year was over $200 million. Since none of these are being refitted, and most were kept in port until the conflict happened, I would say costs for them would not exceed $300 million a year, if that.

Finally, Sea Wolf-class submarines can carry up to 50 Tomahawk cruise missiles.

"can also carry up to 50 BGM-109 Tomahawk cruise missiles for attacking land and shipping targets." - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seawolf_class_submarine

Read it yourself.

Though you surely cannot spend that much money on your defence? I mean, $300 million for those submarines is just way way way too much surely for a country like Djibouti, that has more pressing problems than military, to handle.

Also, all I've seen is that you bombed the capital - you can't make a post saying you've taken it over surely when they haven't been had a chance to resist. RPing takes time.

OOC: Sorry, but that's still all a bit wrong.

I too initially wrote $1.7ish billion. That's still an absolutely tiny figure for a GDP, and does not enable the fielding of multiple military submarines and combat jets. But that figure comes from Wikipedia, and further investigation reveals rather less optimism when more professional sources are consulted.

Even if the $1.7 estimate is correct, which we can assume for the sake of argument, even an absolutely cripplingly large defence spend would leave Djibouti with probably less than half a billion dollars worth of military concerns.

The numbers you found for military strength? Again, they're Wiki, and that particular Wiki article is based on somebody's guess as to the current population. The last serious estimate of the population was hundreds of thousands lower than the one that gives those available manpower figures, and we can only speculate about growth/declines since. In the end, though, like the tiny GDP figure, that's not what's important... it's still only the theoretical maximum availability. There's no way that it actually represents standing military recruitment. Even if Djibouti's government had the capacity to mobilise every fit man, it would take months at least, and then they'd still have to find a way to equip them on a budget of a few million dollars.

Djibouti's defence spending in a typical recent year? Less than thirty-million dollars. Not enough to buy and support a jet fighter and its crew, let alone submarines and a giant standing army.

Once war starts, Djibouti would presumably want to increase its concentration on defence... but by then it's likely to be too late to do anything.

Another matter, missiles. Oh, well, cruise missiles, now? You indicated ballistic missiles, originally. That's a quite different affair!

...but 45 cruise missiles still cost more than Djibouti has to spend on defence :) Let alone 450 ready missiles!

Seawolf was going to cost thirty-odd billion 1991 dollars for 12 boats. One of these submarines is worth more than the entire GDP of Djibouti even if we assume the higher figure for that GDP. Djibouti can't have a single one of them. Hell, Bulgia can't even dream of having 10, and we're a hundred times richer than Djibouti.

In the end, Djibouti has no combat jets, no navy beyond patrol and other half-useless littoral vessels, and a tiny army with little training or equipment. Their only hopes are foreign aid and unconventional tactics. Djibouti simply can't fight a war with a large nation in conventional terms. Why even try?

Get screaming for help, get some guys on technicals, get some mines laid, get some snipers, some booby-traps, get'yo guerrilla on! Maybe someone will give you a pick-up truck and a guided anti-tank missile to stick on the back!

OOC: I sugguest you check up on your facts, friend. Djibouti's GDP, for one, is $1.641 BILLION as of 2005, and increasing rapidly.

As for the military numbers, the numbers I found said 80,000-100,000. So 70,000 is actually low and will not be changed.

The aircraft thing has already been worked through. It's been decided the Djibouti has 2 squadrons [24 fighters] of F-4 Phantoms... ok? ok.

The Navy actually has six Pegusus-class fast attack/patrol boats for it's use, along with the submarines.

And speaking of the submarines, I came across figures for those as well. The cost of overhauling (refitting) AND refuelling ONE for one year was over $200 million. Since none of these are being refitted, and most were kept in port until the conflict happened, I would say costs for them would not exceed $300 million a year, if that.

Finally, Sea Wolf-class submarines can carry up to 50 Tomahawk cruise missiles.

"can also carry up to 50 BGM-109 Tomahawk cruise missiles for attacking land and shipping targets." - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seawolf_class_submarine

Read it yourself.

OOC: We conceed the point that Dijibouti's GDP is over a billion, but theres still a problem. Unless your country has a 100% Income Tax rate, which would ruin your economy, you can't use all of it. Most countries in EFJ use somewhere between 20% and 30% of their GDP as their Government Budget. And then most countries wouldn't be using more then 40% of their Government Budget as a Defense Budget.

So in short, you can't afford all of this and, If I have to, I will pull rank here.

OOC: Sorry, but that's still all a bit wrong.

I too initially wrote $1.7ish billion. That's still an absolutely tiny figure for a GDP, and does not enable the fielding of multiple military submarines and combat jets. But that figure comes from Wikipedia, and further investigation reveals rather less optimism when more professional sources are consulted.

Even if the $1.7 estimate is correct, which we can assume for the sake of argument, even an absolutely cripplingly large defence spend would leave Djibouti with probably less than half a billion dollars worth of military concerns.

The numbers you found for military strength? Again, they're Wiki, and that particular Wiki article is based on somebody's guess as to the current population. The last serious estimate of the population was hundreds of thousands lower than the one that gives those available manpower figures, and we can only speculate about growth/declines since. In the end, though, like the tiny GDP figure, that's not what's important... it's still only the theoretical maximum availability. There's no way that it actually represents standing military recruitment. Even if Djibouti's government had the capacity to mobilise every fit man, it would take months at least, and then they'd still have to find a way to equip them on a budget of a few million dollars.

Djibouti's defence spending in a typical recent year? Less than thirty-million dollars. Not enough to buy and support a jet fighter and its crew, let alone submarines and a giant standing army.

Once war starts, Djibouti would presumably want to increase its concentration on defence... but by then it's likely to be too late to do anything.

Another matter, missiles. Oh, well, cruise missiles, now? You indicated ballistic missiles, originally. That's a quite different affair!

...but 45 cruise missiles still cost more than Djibouti has to spend on defence :) Let alone 450 ready missiles!

Seawolf was going to cost thirty-odd billion 1991 dollars for 12 boats. One of these submarines is worth more than the entire GDP of Djibouti even if we assume the higher figure for that GDP. Djibouti can't have a single one of them. Hell, Bulgia can't even dream of having 10, and we're a hundred times richer than Djibouti.

In the end, Djibouti has no combat jets, no navy beyond patrol and other half-useless littoral vessels, and a tiny army with little training or equipment. Their only hopes are foreign aid and unconventional tactics. Djibouti simply can't fight a war with a large nation in conventional terms. Why even try?

Get screaming for help, get some guys on technicals, get some mines laid, get some snipers, some booby-traps, get'yo guerrilla on! Maybe someone will give you a pick-up truck and a guided anti-tank missile to stick on the back!



OOC: Bulgia's absolutely right. That military is more than nations higher up than Djibouti (Nigeria, one of the fastest developing nations in the world, included, as is Angola, Kenya, Uruguay, and plenty others).
For a nation like Djibouti-that's excessive. Remember, no nation uses their entire GDP, unless they have 100% taxes-which would probaly lead to mass revolution by the people.

OOC: I sugguest you check up on your facts, friend. Djibouti's GDP, for one, is $1.641 BILLION as of 2005, and increasing rapidly.

As for the military numbers, the numbers I found said 80,000-100,000. So 70,000 is actually low and will not be changed.

The aircraft thing has already been worked through. It's been decided the Djibouti has 2 squadrons [24 fighters] of F-4 Phantoms... ok? ok.

The Navy actually has six Pegusus-class fast attack/patrol boats for it's use, along with the submarines.

And speaking of the submarines, I came across figures for those as well. The cost of overhauling (refitting) AND refuelling ONE for one year was over $200 million. Since none of these are being refitted, and most were kept in port until the conflict happened, I would say costs for them would not exceed $300 million a year, if that.

Finally, Sea Wolf-class submarines can carry up to 50 Tomahawk cruise missiles.

"can also carry up to 50 BGM-109 Tomahawk cruise missiles for attacking land and shipping targets." - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seawolf_class_submarine

Read it yourself.

Who are you? This thread is EFJ only. I don't appreciate your support because you only weakened my position. Thanks a lot.

Oh, and if this writer ever comes back again, I hope they learn to read. EFJ means just that.

Though you surely cannot spend that much money on your defence? I mean, $300 million for those submarines is just way way way too much surely for a country like Djibouti, that has more pressing problems than military, to handle.

Also, all I've seen is that you bombed the capital - you can't make a post saying you've taken it over surely when they haven't been had a chance to resist. RPing takes time.

I didn't write that post. I don't know who this "Pravus Ingruo" character is (I saw something about a new terrorist organization, I'm not sure) but I was asleep by the time that was posted.

As for the curise missiles at the capital, that was just the Djiboutan military's way of saying we're still here. I just fired the missiles, it was his choice to let them hit. He could of had them shot down.

This discussion has been moved to the main OOC thread for the time being. Please discuss it there.

The Granatian Fleet had made good time. Passing by the Island of Madagascar and the Seychelles rather quickly, the fleet neared Drosk held lands. The situation turned very intense as they rounded the Cape of Somalia, just inside international waters. They had rounded the cape without incident and were preparing their munitions for the upcoming operation.

The fleet steamed into the Gulf and prepared. The Fleet Captain on the other hand, was preparing a message for the commander of the Dijibouti defense force.


Dear, General Akalan

It appears you are in a sort of a jam. We're here to assist you in throwing out the Imperialistic Drosk invaders. We will assist you, but we will not be ordered around. Currently my force is just inside the Gulf and we are preparing to launch Tomahawk Missles at the Drosk. We need your men to find viable targets for us. Otherwise these missles will lose their effectiveness.

Also, here's my recommendation, don't fight them on the field of battle man-to-man. Use Guerilla Tactics, make them pay for every inch of certain ground they take and then retreat and start all over again. Wear them down. Slowly but surely you will force them into a bad situation.

Sincerely
Fleet Captain Charles Habegger

In a cave near Randa
"General, a message from the Granate fleet, sir! They wish to assist."

"About damn time. What are they asking for?"

"That they remain sovereign, sir. And that we find targets for them."

"Well, I'll bloody be. Finally someone who doesn't want to take us over."

"Shall I send a response, sir?"

"Absolutely, lieutenant. Tell them that we gratefully accept their help for aid, and give them the coordinates to the airport in Djibouti. Ask them to pepper the airfield there to make it harder for those blasted Drosk pilots to take off. And wire a message to Commander Nassan. Tell him to hook up with the Granate fleet and coordinate his attacks with them. We need to take control of the sea and the skies and then we can crush them on the ground." The Lieutenant nodded and ran off, and the General finally allowed himself a smile.

Just inside the Dikhil/Tadjoura province border, near the road to Tadjoura

Sergeant Amir Abbas zoomed in with his binoculars, sighting the back of the Droskan military advance into Yoboki. That was Abbas' hometown, and he had to work to keep his anger below the boiling point. Heathens, he thought. Turning to his partner, he grabbed the radio.

"Howwie 1," He called to the first M109 howitzer, stationed on a mountain some three miles behind them. The shot would be near the edge of the howitzer's 18.5 mile range, but they had to try it. "Target at four-zero-zero-eight-five, elevation twenty. Fire for range on my mark... mark." Still sighting through the binoculars, Abbas smiled as he saw the 105 mm shell crash into the ground just to the north of the road. "Bring it south just a tad, Howwie 1, and you've got them." He smiled as he heard the confirmation and another shell screamed at the backs of the Droskan troops.

Airbase in Tadjoura

The Major stood before his pilots, five in all, in front of him.

"Alright, listen up. We've received word from Granate that they want to help, but they need targets. We're splitting our force in half. Two others are coming with me over the capital, the rest of heading out towards Yoboki. This is a "fly in as fast as we can, get coordinates, get the hell out" type mission. We need to try and get as many of us back alive as we can. Now, we're grossly outnumbered here, so only one plane flies over the target with the other two providing air cover. May Allah bless our mission. Move out."

Telegram to Granate Fleet
Fleet Captain Charles Habegger;

Greetings from the Republic. We wish to thank you for your speed in getting to us. Currently, the Droskans hold the 'Ali Sabih and Djibouti provinces, and more than half of the Dikhil province. Known enemy forces are in Djibouti and Yoboki. Their troops are moving out of range of our howitzers now in Yoboki, but we have organized an air mission to provide detailed troop placements and coordinates.

Again, we thank you for your quick aid.
General Alakan

OOC: Final Djibouti military statistics
[6] F-4 Phantom fighters
[25] M60 Patton tanks
[5] M109 Self-propelled howitzers
[6] Pegasus-class fast attack/patrol boats
50,000 man standing army armed with Ak-47s

Droskian troops flew through the air as a tank was knocked out. Small arms fire errupted around the convoy, as a radioman called in for an airstrike as well as artillery.

"I want counterfire as quickly as possible" shouted a captain. Soon after tank fire roared against the howitzer as a fighter screeched towards the position.



Droskianishk Diplomatic Note to incomming Granate Fleet


The nation of Droskianishk requests that the Granate Fleet remain out of the current conflict, as Djibouti is a small nation and not worth the amount of bloodshed that such international interference is sure to bring.

Droskian troops flew through the air as a tank was knocked out. Small arms fire errupted around the convoy, as a radioman called in for an airstrike as well as artillery.

"I want counterfire as quickly as possible" shouted a captain. Soon after tank fire roared against the howitzer as a fighter screeched towards the position.


OOC: Can you provide stats for your tanks? My howitzer is almost 18.5 miles away, and I'm not sure a tank can fire that far... correct me if I'm wrong though, but I'm ignoring it for now. Also, my two troops were about three-five miles away, not firing on you.

Oh, and I need to know fighter specs as well. Type will work. Unless it's homegrown, then I'll need detailed specs.

IC:

30,000 feet, just east of Tadjoura
Major Haslan looked down as the radar on his F-4 Phantom beeped at him. One radar blip was moving towards the mountains west of Tadjoura extremely fast. Must be reacting to the howitzer shot, he concluded.

"Flight 1, we have a target incoming, 25 miles out. Lock on with Sparrows (AIM-7 Sparrow medium-range Air-to-air missile, 44 mile range), one apiece, and fire." As soon as he got a solid tone, the Major fired, as did his two wingmates. All three missiles streaked out towards the enemy plane.

In the mountains east of Tadjoura

"Sir, incoming Drosk fighter!"

"Damnit! Sergeant, fire one more shot, then we have to haul ass!" A final shot rang out from the howitzer and then it started moving back towards the nearest cave mouth opening. The howizter commander looked up and could spot the plane, and tiny spec in the distance, advancing quickly.

"Move, goddamnit, MOVE!" He screamed at the men.

OOC: Note I'm giving you the option whether to have your plane get there before the missiles, or vice versa. If it's the former, just have the plane firing an air-to-ground missile at the howitzer or strafing it with cannons... I'll RP how the men die. If it's the latter, well, then how your guy dies is up to you.

*BEEP BEEP BEEP* the incomming projectile flashed. "Shit," shouted the pilot "I need all planes in the air to report to my coordinates now, enemy birds in the air lets smoke em." The Droskian pilot swooped his fighter in dropping decoys for the missiles to be attracted to, fired the air to ground missile and began strafing with his cannons. Now for those Djibouti birds...

"Roger that on our way red-2" called a pilot "I've got two birds with me ETA 1 minute."

"I think I can hang on" replied the pilot


(Droskianishk uses the MiG 29)

Thw WIS Ossury was an impressive sight as it clipped through the waters of the Cape of Good Hope. A stiff breeze was showering the flight deck, and the sea water was blinding the deacon who was attempting to give service to his crew who has asembled on the flight deck. Vice Admiral Opplant had his own Chaplin, who was a little more sparing on the time needed for spiritual cogitation and had finished his quick sermon in under 15 minutes.

"Damn." Opplant relished the word, his bridges was one of the very few places he could say anything at all. "We're really behind." Several minor officers had gather around him, they to had been lucky enough to miss the three hours on the flight deck.

"By all accounts at least three days. The Granatians left before us and have a shorter journey by far. The Admiralty assures us that this will be to our advantage, suprise and all that and we will have cut their retreat should they try anything." The Flag captain was studying various technical readouts, he was bent double over a screen attempting to locate the exact position of their enemy, so far he had found nothing.

"That's something," Opplant sighed as he flopped down in his command chair, "And anyway we have fighters. Perhaps suprise is better, and it's not like they can touch a fleet twice their size with air support." It looked as though the crew had finally finished it's duties and was dispersing to the drone of chanting from the Deacon and his reactors.

"Two days to the gulf gentlemen. Signal the fleet for combat excercises."

*BEEP BEEP BEEP* the incomming projectile flashed. "Shit," shouted the pilot "I need all planes in the air to report to my coordinates now, enemy birds in the air lets smoke em." The Droskian pilot swooped his fighter in dropping decoys for the missiles to be attracted to, fired the air to ground missile and began strafing with his cannons. Now for those Djibouti birds...

"Roger that on our way red-2" called a pilot "I've got two birds with me ETA 1 minute."

"I think I can hang on" replied the pilot


(Droskianishk uses the MiG 29)

The air-to-ground missile hit less than 20 feet in front of the M109, flipping it up into the air onto it's back, and the cannons strafing punctured its underside, exploding the ammo cache, sending flames spewing everywhere and killing the crew.

Two of the AIM-7 Sparrow missiles hit the decoys while one continued on after the MiG-29.

"Did we hit it?" The Major asked one of his wingmen.

"No, sir. Two of the missiles hit decoys. One is still on his tail."

"Son of a bitch... do we have a profile on him yet?"

"Yessir... MiG, sir."

"What type of MiG, Lieutenant?"

"29 sir... Fulcrum."

"Fuck." The Major swore. The ONLY thing that the F-4 had over the MiG-29 was that the Phantom had more ordinance on board than the Fulcrum did. But the Fulcrum had much more maneuverability than the Phantom, especially at low dogfighting speeds.

"Sir, radar indicates we have three more planes incoming."

"Get over the water and hook up with Flight 2. We have to see if we can get to the Granate fleet before they get to us." Keying his radio to the Granate frequency. "Granate fleet, Granate fleet, this is Djiboutian Flight 1, three planes total, soon to be six, heading in your direction. We have at least four MiG-29 Fulcrums on our tail. Request your protection, over. May we approach?" The major turned his plane hard to the left, pulling almost a 180 degree turn and racing out over the Gulf of Tadjoura.

OOC: Losses
[1] M109 self-propelled howitzer, 8 crew members

IC:

The Dominion's naval fleet had finally reached the Gulf of Aden-it had taken long enough. Droskianishk's mainland sat on either side of the Gulf-somewhat of a threatening position, but the Dominion's fleet was strong, and well armed with SAMs to shoot down threats-shouldn't be much of a problem. The real question was what to do first: go for an attack against the Droskianishk homeland, or start relieving the Djibouti positions immediately?

The Dominion settled to somewhat of a compromise, but the faction that sided with "engagement against the Drosk" won it. A short, brief communication was sent out to the Drosk government-but it wouldn't stop a frontal attack. It was short, brief, and brunt-the usual Amazonian style.

Addressed to the Drosk Government

Move out of Djibouti or watch your people die by the thousands. This is our beginning.

-ADV Cumunolimbus Battlegroup

With that being said and done, the target prioritization began. To try and knock out any sort of reinforcement through sea means in any timely manner, the target was the city of (OOC: RL Aden, whatever you call it here). The fleet's strongest warship-the ADV Improvised Justice, the fleet's presiding Challenger-class battlecruiser (OOC: See my factbook for stats) began picking the nearby city for targets, tomahawk SLCMs being loaded in. Two of the fleet's Defiant-class attack subs surfaced to begin operations.

When the call went out, the missiles went off in a bang. The Justice ripped open first, four Tomahawks sailing from VLS tubes, running towards Aden's (or whatever the city's name is) port sectors. The Defiants also began contributing, both firing off eight SLCMs each towards Aden's dock facilities. The twenty cruise missiles zipped up towards the sky, arced and bent over, angling down towards the sea. They braced out and levelled just over the surface, mere feet above the waves. The missiles shot off, only a short trip towards Aden's ports. If these couldn't knock off the abilities of the ports, than aircraft would have to be used from long-range-but with twenty missiles capable of inflicting a lot of damage each sailing in, even if more than half were shot down the Tomahawks would still smite chaos and disarray all across the port structures of Aden-and the Dominion fleet doubted that more than half would be lost.

Official Diplomatic Note From Droskianishk

The nation of Droskianishk requests that the nation of Amazonian remain out of this conflict. As the nation can see the Djibouti military has no qualms about firing on its own civilian populace. It is Droskianishk that should liberate the people of Djibouti from a tyrannical and murderous government. The nation of Droskianishk is willing to discuss this issue, but is not yet willing or able to move from Djibouti as we are currently engaged there. We will gaurantee the ceasation of advances until the issue can be further discussed.

OOC: So...what happened to those cruise missiles? They were already on their way, and there's no way my own forces would stop 'em.

SIC:

Encrypted Reply from the Battlegroup

They fire because your forces are in their capital. I'm sure many nations would do the same thing-it is the sane thing to do and to repulse enemy combatants. You can stop advances because you've nearly advanced through their entire country. We won't stop operations until Droskianishk forces retreat from Djibouti. Then, perhaps we can reason out a more favorable deal for us all, yes? After all, everyone likes the "right" deals...

-ADV Cumulonimbus Battlegroup


After the reply had been sent off-and the Cumulonimbus's command staff had made it sublty clear in the message about "right" deals-an E-2C AWACS craft deployed from the carrier, taking off into the sky. Several C-varient Flares and Rafales moved to Alert-5, preparing for attack operations.

General Alakan frowned slowly. Things were quickly deteriorating, and it was obvious that there was going to be no possible way to save the country he loved. Against one nation, there was a chance... but now they had the Drosks in-country and three other nation's navies off the coast. They would never surrender to the Drosks... but perhaps a better deal could be reached. Slowly, he grabbed a microphone, sending out an ABP to the fleets off their coast.

"Fleets of honored nations, we thank you for coming to our aid. While it has become glaringly apparent that Djibouti will not be able to exist as it once was, independent, free of foreign influence, we wish to garner a deal."

"We offer to become a protectorate to one of your nations on two conditions... you protect our sovereignty from the Drosks or any other invaders, and we are treated equally as citizens of your realms. That is all we ask. Please contact me so we can work out terms. General Alakan, over and out."

The address came out quickly to the Cumulonimbus battlegroup, and a quick reply was formulated-to benefit the Dominion immensely, and to allow Djibouti to hold on to some of their own freedoms, depending on what the Granatian forces wanted.

"General, Amazonian battlegroup. We have a bit of a better offer to you in mind, though we don't know about what the Granatians are looking for. Rather than take your nation as a protectorate, the Dominion would be happy to allow your nation full sovereignty and all of its former rights for the repulsion of this invasion-in return for exclusive-rights deals on Djibouti agricultural supplies to the Dominion. Do not worry, Djibouti economics will still profit, but simply we are looking for a cheaper alternative than what we have now. And you can be assured-the loss of such a deal would not be in the Dominion's interests, and your security would line up with that."

Cruise missiles tore into the city throwing bricks and people. It was a disaster for the city a thousand people had been lost. It was an outrage that the community would not soon forget, but that the government knew could be just the beginning.


Diplomatic Note to the resistance of Djibouti


The nation of Droskianishk does not wish for the violence to continue and is willing to hold peace talks with Djibouti. We urge Djibouti to take this chance to hold on to its sovereignty. Droskianishk will gaurantee the halting of any further advances or violent action if Djibouti comes to the negotiating table.

As per the purchase request of the Waldenburgs and Droskianishk, 35,000 Schroeder Defense Industries mercenaries and equipment are being sent to Djibouti. The forces include:

-35,000 ground force soldiers
-500 Vektor Armored Personell Units
-50 Retekker Heavy Assault Tanks
-200 Olifant M2 Main Battle Tanks
-Numerous supply vehicles
-14 Rooivalk AH-2's
-6 Rafale Cheetahs

Colonel Nichols, the commander of the forces, wishes to inquire what the orders are for these forces from Waldenburg and Droskianishk command so their mission can be completed efficiently.

"General, two messages incoming!"

"From who, Sergeant?"

"The Amazonians and the Drosks, sir."

"And what in bloody hell do the Drosks want?"

"To talk sir..."

"What in all that is holy?" Alakan walked over to the comm unit set up in the cave. "I'll be damned... we actually have some leverage here." He tapped his chin thoughtfully. Might they actually come out of this in one piece?

"Get me a line to the Amazonian Battlegroup."

"Right away, sir."

"Amazonian battlegroup, this is General Alakan. We have received your generous offer, and are currently considering it extremely carefully. We will wait for the Granate navy to answer before responding. Be assured though, it will be tough to top your offer." The General ended the communication, and then looked at his comm officer. "Get me a line to those Drosk scum."

"Yes, sir." The light flashed when the line was opened.

"Drosk forces, this is General Alakan, de facto leader of Djibouti. We have no interest in negotiating with those who have invaded our homeland with no warning, purpose, or rationale given. We are currently under the protection of the Amazonian and Granatian navies, and any further push northward will be met with the most severe of consequences. Halt your advances now, and we will ask our protectors to spare your pitiful country. Alakan out."

OOC: I know this is fast, but I'll put 'em here so if they get any action whatsoever, then they are ready to roll.

IC:

Droskianishk Base Camp on the Droskianishk/Djibouti Border

Large C-130 Transports had been flying in and out of the camp all day, unloading weapons, troops, vehicles and supplies. Soldiers wearing Desert Digital Camo and Khaki Shemaghs around their lower face unloaded from the planes and threw on their helmets. A team of five Vektor APUs colored in desert camo schemes moved off to a hastily prepared storage house while troops and vehicles moved to their designated areas. An engineering team began moving around setting up sandbag and slit trench defenses in case the worst came to be.

Selis was fairly happy-the Djibouti government seemed very content with the offer he and his command staff had made. Now it was a waiting game-what would the Granatian forces want from them? They seemed a reasonable lot-hopefully not too much. Reports on the Drosk forces were still on and off, but the Dominion LHD force hadn't even landed yet-but it was well-protected by the sub fleet and the surface combatants, with loads of cruise missiles left, and a transport resupply having just arrived on a flight of five C-2 Greyhounds, who had refueled over the Indian Ocean via a KC-135 Supertanker. With the resupply, armament was back to 100% and foodstuffs and supplies were back to nominal levels. Things were going well-and the Dominion fleet had plans for the Drosks still.

However, the AWACS craft had been picking up some odd readings-a load of cargo planes, doing absolutely nothing to hide their presence, had landed on the edge of the border between Drosk and Djibouti. It was troubling-but they could be eradicated if need be. The Rafales already on Alert-5 were bolstered by another squadron, just in case.

The Granatian Fleet had launched 8 Cruise missile at airfields held by the Drosk forces. Each cruise missile had enough explosive to knock an apartment building off its foundation. The Fleet Captain, knew this wouldn't be enough to totally discourage the Drosk forces, but it would be enough to stem the tide.

OOC: Sorry for the poor post.

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TEACK - The East African Commonwealth of Kopparbergs

Official Communique to the world from The East African Commonwealth of Kopparbergs

We just want to warn everybody involved in the Djibouti-crisis that every single warship within our national waters will be fired upon without further warnings.

We don't need your warships here in the Red Sea. Go home or we'll make sure you'll go down.

Passing through the Suez Canal is out of the question for warships.

Farao Hassan Shehata
President and General Secretary of The East African Nationalist Party

Selis didn't like the tone of TEACK as it sent out a message to all the nearby forces involved-maybe they wanted to take Djibouti too-but either way, any shot fired on the Dominion force would mean massive retaliation.

Reply to the TEACK Government

We are simply involved in trying to keep Djibouti sovereign. Interfere with justice, and retribution shall be great, indeed. The Dominion would rather not have to resort to carpet-bombing your country, but we don't appreciate beng interfered with.

-ADV Cumunolimbus Battlegroup

Encrypted Diplomatic Note from Droskianishk to the TEACK Government


To our brother nation to the west. Droskianishk wishes to see its borders grow but not at the expense of its neighbor to the west. The nation of Droskianishk would however like to extend a hand of friendship to the TEACK people and would like to propose a splitting of the nation of Djibouti between TEACK and Droskianishk in order to keep foreign imperialists from gaining influence in the region

Mercenary Base Camp "Hotel-1", Droskianishk/Djibouti Border

The final transpot flight had finally come in and dropped off its supplies, making the move into the warzone complete. A huge shipment of Rooikat AFVs and Hoefyster IFVs had come in along with GV6 SP Artillery and Bateleur 40-tube MRLS vehicles. A few SPAAGs were on patrol duty around the camp as well as some dug in SAM launchers, but for the most part, they didn't really expect any trouble until they did anything to prvoke it. After all, they were just sitting in Droskianishk lands doing nothing. For entertainment, most of the mercenaries played cards or bet on the races going on between some of the Vektor APU pilots, running the stretch of runway filled with obstacles such ass barrels and sandbags. They were having a good time and morale was high, just the way soldiers should be before a fight. Unfortunately, Drosk and Waldenburg Commanders had yet to give them orders to strike, so all they could do was wait.

Droskianishk Orders to Candistanian troops

Move north to Yoboki and hold that city against any Djiboutian counter-attack.

Mercenary Base Camp "Hotel-1"

The loudspekers set up across the camp came to life, blaring orders and objectives out to the mercenaries there.

"All artlillery and MRLS, coordinates are being fed into your internal computers at this time, targets and priorities will be desinated shortly." came the command over the speakers. The GV6, GV7 and Bateleur MRLS crewss jumped into their vehicles and prepared for the hit. Yaboki, being within the effective range of the artillery and rockets, was a perfect place to start. Targets were chosen first by military which included supply bases and police stations, then onto strategic which included gas stocks and other industrial centers. Once the targets were fed, the artillery and rockets began their attack. Shells and rockets erupted into the air, hurtling towards Yaboki at deadly speeds. The Artillery was practicing a move where the turret was first fired at a high grade, then the angle was decresed in the subsequent shots at such a way that the shells arrived at the same time.

Meanwhile, a wide formation of SPAAGs, Retekkers, Olifant-M2s, Rooikats, Hoefysters and Ratels moved in across the border, moving at a quick pace to their destination. AH-2's were being readied to fly as well as the Rafale Cheetahs, and were able to be sent in if need be.

Reply to the TEACK Government

We are simply involved in trying to keep Djibouti sovereign. Interfere with justice, and retribution shall be great, indeed. The Dominion would rather not have to resort to carpet-bombing your country, but we don't appreciate beng interfered with.

-ADV Cumunolimbus Battlegroup
Reply to the ADV Cumunolimbus Battlegroup, A B

As long as you don't cross the line to our national waters you may be safe. But the best solution for you is absolutely to turn around and go back home. And we decline with thanks, but an empty threat of carpet-bombing does not help you.

Farao Hassan Shehata
President and General Secretary of The East African Nationalist Party

OOC Sorry for being especially late with this, or possibly irrelevant (I remeber some half hearted negotiations yesterday) I was at a friends house and in no state to ckeck NS due to the pointlessly long game of HOI2 (wOOt French)

IC
"Cruise Missiles, on civilians?" The Command deck of the WIS Ossury was pure havoc, two marines were standing at the door holding back the Church officials of the fleet while the senior officers meet. All around the long ceder table junior officers bustled attempting to look busy, and making a good job of it as paper cascaded down on the fleet commanders.

"Perhaps that's the way to win," a Commodore said jovially, "have them bankrupt themselves on missiles." There was a gentle ripple of laughter, which was covered over by the general military like confusion.

"The Dominion has pushed the limit, it has attacked civilians. This time though they have a fleet, with a super carrier. While I'm sure no one would doubt our superiority there are times when numbers beat divine right and apptitude." He finished quietly as not to be reported directly to Blünderburg Cathedral for heresy, and in all likelyhood be burned alive for it. "There is little we can do gentleman from a naval stand point. We can put 48 harriers in the air and they at least sixty." Vice Admiral Opplant was now standing and reviewing a map of the gulf that had been tacked to the back wall.

"Admittedly we can hold the gulf off completely, they are inside we are out our manuevering capabilities are huge... They could of course escape through the Suez however I don't think the enemy escaping is really the problem here." Opplant brushed the map with his hand, "If they retaliate with planes or cruise missiles they must either pass over Droskianishk or through forty miles of the gulf he moved his fingers at blurring speed." The admiral signalled to the marines at ther door to allow the deacon in, and then motioned for silence.

"If we cooardinate with Droskianishk our optimal range will be hugely increased and spotting enemy incomigs with the assistance of Droskianishk radars and electronics will be astronomical." Opplant smiled hopefully the Dominion would have nothing of the advantage, and despite the carrier's size and their numbers Waldenburg may win the day." "Kerfree," he pointed down the table, "radio Droskianishk, encode everything and tell them to give us full access to their intelligence and military networks. Hook them into everything we have as well. Harker," he pointed again, "Signal the WIS Gloria and Morning (A frigate and battlecruiser) they will move into the Gulf and approch the Dominion with terms, but more importantly approch them. A good nature will win five times out of ten." Opplant finally took a breath, his face had gone slightly red from excitement his hands clamy, and his throat closed. "Dispatch Major Pieter their are some lose ends to tie up."


Schroeder Mercenary Base

Three helicopters from the Ossury blew up fountains of dirt as they began to touch down, their huge blades thrumming against he stillness of Africa at night. One after another they touched down, already brown and gritty from only a few minutes over their new zone of operations. After the last one had fallen silent streams of infantry poured out of the transport helicopters, some carrying boxes and others merely an air of evil blood lust. These men were First Company, First Battlion Bishop of Blünderburg's own heavy infantry, the Divine Legion possbily the best trained force on earth. They wore yellow capes, dark green uniforms and Picklenhaube helmuts shining in the light with the Silver eagle of Waldenburg.

They stormed out forming a gauntlet rifles presented, which an officer who seemed more ribbons and medals then man nonchalantly walked down. He was a short stocky man whoes face looked as though it had been target practice for every Waldenburger division ever formed. It was crisscrossed with scars and the nose had been broken multiple times. With the brusque air of those who can have a man killed with a wave of a hand he approched the nearest Schroeder mercenary he found.

"I am Baron Pieter of the Aden, and this is I assume the merecenary army." He sneered the question waving to the general location of the mercenary camp. "I have orders for you which you shall relay to the commanding officer here. One, Waldernburg naval command has seen fit to grant this mercenary force 12 missiles to be devouted to anti ship capacity. Once those have been deployed, this body of men will create two divisions and perform with our mutual allies in securing major urban centers. Once that is complete more orders shall follow. Your commanders shall have their own perogative while in combat, and can follow whatever course they see as effective. Relay my orders please. And the Divine Legion shall accompany us into Djibouti."


Message From The: WIS Gloria
To: The Dominon Command Vessel

You have fired upon civilian center you have broken major inernational rules. Allow our vessel to come alongside and discuss this issue privately with the commanding officer of the Dominion naval squadron. Allow us to do this and we will not retaliate.

OOC For military movements two of our vessels are going in for parley while the remainder are launching aircraft and connect with our allies on shore to create a missile and fighter screen. The Mercenearies are moving in.

"It is infact," said the Mercenary Commander, Colonel Argus Brachenburg. "As you can see behind me, Baron, we have began an artillery strike on the city of Yaboki as per the direction of Drosk Forces. We have our main armored force moving across the desert into the city at the moment, and soon our APU detatchment will be underway." He pointed at the powered armor units walking up the ramp of a very large truck. "At the moment, you can use the AShMs as you please since our field of operations is land based so far." Colonel Brachenburg eyed the Heavy Infantry with suspicion. Yellow capes? Green Armor? At least my men are properly camoflagued... he thought to himself. We will let you do what you want with your heavy infantry, be it a support role or a fll fledged assault on another Djiboutian city."

Reply to the ADV Cumunolimbus Battlegroup, A B

As long as you don't cross the line to our national waters you may be safe. But the best solution for you is absolutely to turn around and go back home. And we decline with thanks, but an empty threat of carpet-bombing does not help you.

Farao Hassan Shehata
President and General Secretary of The East African Nationalist Party

Battlegroup Reply

More than an empty threat, it's a potential promise. We aren't looking for your help-simply judging whether you support these Islamists, which you apparently do, or not. You can take your state-sponsored radicalism somewhere elsse. Our military assets dwarf yours-don't overplay your hand. Maybe you sponsor these madmen in Droskianishk, but we won't leave until Djibouti is either flattened or free-no matter what you may throw at us. Some of your cities are awfully vulnerable, and it would be a shame for many civilains to die...with your culpability on their bloody bodies. We don't intend to infringe on the Kopparsburgs natural land, but we will do what we must to prevent Djibouti to falling to this foreign unstable Muslim menace.

-Battlegroup Command


Selis was in a burning mood, and the blatant scheming from the Waldenburg force's communication didn't help things.


Battlegroup Reply

Depends what kind of vessels you send. Obviously, if you bring in a destroyer, we're not going to let you get anywhere within our kill zone-as nearly enemies now, how can we trust you? If you were to bring in a less-armed craft, we would allow you in-with guard, naturally. We have Flares and Super Hornets on Alert-5, and are prepared to use them if need be. The "civilian" rule was killed long ago by Drosk forces-we are simply taking ou their primary port in the region to solidify our safety. Take it hw you wish, but that is how it is. If you support these radical Islamists, that's your own agenda. We can meet, like you said-but we will not accept a warship in that close proximity. Deploy one at your own risk.

-Dominion Battlegroup


Selis finished up before turning to comms. "Get Wasp a squad of its VTOLs on Alert-5, the big force we saw earlier on AWACS launched at attack. We may need to knock 'em down a notch."

"Aye sir, will be done."

Selis was angered at this point-but was regrouping. The hunter-killer subs beneath the waves formed up again, notching in cruise missiles into VLS tubes.

Mercenary Assault Force

The armored force was moving in a very wide, scattered formation, taking advantage of the open desert terrain. Once they neared the city of Yaboki, they began to split into a three-pronged entity, one prong coming in from the North, another from the Southeast and the final one from the Southwest. Rafales were in the air and preparing to move in for their supporting role alongside the Rooivalks. The mercenary commander knew that his forces were the most advanced and equipped ones on this end of the battle, but what worried him was the equally or superior equipped men on the other side.

Hearing no reply from the Granatian fleet, General Alakan turned to his comm officer.

"Send a message to the Amazonian Battle Group. Tell them they have a deal and that a massive group of Drosks and unknowns are in the city of Yoboki. If they would be so kind as to flatten the entire city, the civilians should all be gone by now."

"Right away, sir."

Amazonian Battle Group, this is General Alakan. STOP
You have yourselves a deal. STOP
Large group of Drosks and unknowns in city of Yoboki. STOP
Kindly take them out so we may begin advance south? STOP
We will discuss terms when we reach Djibouti. STOP
General Alakan. ALL STOP

Encoded Response To: Dominion Battle Group
From: WIS Ossury Waldenburg Naval Squadron

It is wise to be so hesitant in this circumstance but if you look carefully into our motives you shall see why we are here. On the matter of a meeting the lightest ship we have in the area is a frigate with compliments of small boats but nothing that will make the journey is less then a life time. But think carefully before you send us away, Waldenburg has made it's religious stance quite clear in the past and indeed the Church does govern most of our foriegn policy. As you say an unstable Islamic state is making problems, as a caring nation we beleive the minimum amount of bloodshed is the best course of action. Perhaps you are wise to expect deciet, perhaps our enemy on shore is not as wise. What do we have to gain from supporting the Drosks, they will grow and spread their faith like a disease. I pray that you will allow the frigate in for a brief stay , where perhaps a better course may be found `then wholesale slaughter. We already have many soldiers under our command in Djibouti (Mercenaries) and perhaps they could take a few key opponents out. You can either start a war admiral or halt one the burden will be on you.

Vice Admiral Opplant

Selis was being caught between a rock and a hard place diplomatically, and he didn't like it. The Christians, on one hand, were almost overplaying their hand-if they wanted a war, the Dominion would always be happy to oblige. However, he didn't exactly want to deal with that at the moment-however, at the same time, these mercenaries were impeding progress. They were working against what he wanted-and that was Djibouti favor. After a quick conference with command, he had formulated his idea.


Encrypted Response to the Waldenburg Battlegroup

We can't allow the Drosks to take this foothold-they already proved themselves unstable in the Red Sea taxing, and if they controlled Djibouti they could enforce it on less assertive nations. Your mercenaries are hindering this-though all isn't lost with them. Mercs work for money-and the Dominion has plenty to give. Perhaps we can give them a incentive to move against the Drosks.
As for the meeting-we will allow the frigate in, as it is the lightest ship in your flotilla. However, any trickery and we will not hesitate to...utilize our assets. We would take a Christian nation over a Muslim one-call us biased, but time has proven the facts.

-Dominion Battlegroup


After that message went out, the E-2C flicked off a quick comm directed at the mercenaries in Yoboki.


VSIC:

Heavily Encrypted Message to the Djibouti-stationed Mercenaries

You are mercenaries-you fight for money. However, no fool would ever think that you are soulless, compassionateless-doubtless many of you have families, and you at least respect your own lives, if not theirs as well. Rather than suffer innumerable sacrifices in a campaign that is utterly doomed-face it, the combined Dominion and Granatian forces have enough cruise missiles to wipe out Yoboki, and we've been given authorization to do just that-why not return to those who you love? The Dominion will double the price of whatever the Drosks are paying you to return back to the SCT. You make a profit, Djibouti stays free, the world stabilizes-everything works out well. Next move is up to you-do you prefer death or money?

-Dominion Battlegroup


A final message was sent back to the Djibouti command


VSIC:

Heavily Encrypted Comm to Djibouti Command

The mercenaries have been given a choice-and if they are sensible, they will be completely out of the picture in 24 hours. If not, then Yoboki will be wiped off the face of the Earth, and them with it-either way, they will be gone, dead or alive. As soon as they are finished, we will redirect forces to deal with the Drosks. The Waldenburg situation is being taken care of.

-Dominion Battlegroup

VSIC: Heavily Encrypted Reply to Amazonian Command

"I am well aware of the circumstances at hand, and trust me, I am not fond of my men dying for a lost cause. So before we do anything, tell me how much money you are talking about. I'm sure you know I would much rather work for a sensible capitalist than these fanatical Islamics, but I don't choose that. If you make an offer higher than the Drosks, then I can almost guaruntee to you that my men can sweep these guys without a moments notice. My men are far more skilled and well equipped than these AK-47-totting militias."

OOC Damn I wish I had known what I was going to do ahead of time.

IC

The WIS Morning was hardly the pride of the fleet and as it clipped along it was rocked back and forth by light wave action. Size and power were a different thing all togeather, the Morning packed a punch for it's size though it was well hidden. It's small crew had been reduced to around 60% in defference to the Dominion's not hostile atmosphere, it's helicopter and most of the small boats had been dispatched earlier to shore with supplies and logistics. From the humbleness of the frigate no one would have guessed at the international crisis that was hanging about it.

"The Dominion's carrier is spotted, and we are signalling our intent." A midshipmen yelled from the conning tower of the Morning . A hushed silence followed and a arbitrary "yes" was sent back.

"Bring us within five hundred yards then hold position. Myself and Deacon Hertz will be in the party along with Commander Tiller." A young captain was pacing the deck, and shouting orders intermittedly. "Prepare the cutter... and load the torpedoes." Within a few minutes his orders had been carried out and his cutter was speeding out, water splashing around him and his small crew as they approched the massive carrier flying it's foreign flag, and armed to the teeth. Not that it would have needed those weapons it could simply have swamped the cutter with any generalizied momevent.

The speed was reduced and the motor hummed gently as the officers surveyed the ship thirty feet off, and nearly forty feet up. "Um...Perhaps some sort of ladder?" The Deacon asked nonplused by such a difficult connudrum. Eventually an electric platform was lowered (I assume you have them for these situations. I know at least the French de gaule has it.) and the diplomatic crew was manhandled onboard, they did not carry anything but a ceremonial saber so there was little talk of strip searches. Once the flight deck had been reached, the three men were overawed by the sheer size of the Dominion's power. How could man create such a monster, such an engine of war. They of course had seen pictures but that would never be enough to create the mental picture needed to encompass such prowess.

"Captain Hanner, Waldenuburg Imperial Navy requesting the right of parley?"He snapped his feet togeather, and came to attention that would have amazed any passing drill sergeants. After some diplomatic huffing and general look we have a big carrier talk the three men were bundled into a interior room of the carrier.

"This is how you treat a parley?" the Deacon asked crisply to an attendent.

"Hertz, unforunate circumstances bring us togeather, it is generous of them to see us at all." He bowed his head to what he beleived was a Dominion senior officer, who had arrived slightly after the Waldenburg delegation. "I suppose you have heard the general jist of our proposition." Captain Hanner gave a weak smile indicating that this could be a long day for everyone. "We are directed by our government to offer the following suggestion. Firstly the Mercenary force, under our command will be withdrawn to sieze the Droskianishk around the gulf of Aden. Our military which I beleive is coardinating with Droskianishk will wipe out as much of thier military hardware from inside. Our Divine Legion will sieze their command bases, taking out as many officers as possible." Hanner had reheresed this time and again in his quarters on the Morning as he took the short trip from the Waldenburger fleet.

"I doubt the average soldier will continue to fight after the entire High Command of the country is in our hands. The Mercenaries will hopefully also capture as many regular forces as possbile, and kill those who resist. If all this is not enough Waldenburg forces will proceed to attack and with our combined forces and Droskian offensive tactics and positioning they should be wiped out within in the week. I am supremely confident that they shall surrender however. In exchange for our assistance in the matter we expect Somalia, in a joint control with the Dominion or Granate possibly, the rest of Droskianishk may be handled as you see fit, as your cotribution to this effort is by far the greatest other then Djibouti itself. All our men will be in position within the hour and pending your agreement we can end this war without further...war."

OOC Our officers and men are dispatched to Droskian commands. Of course he could turn them down but considering he has no reason to as this is SIC.

Oh and sorry I took your people over a bit but I really, truely dispise the whole diplomatic "Permissiion to come aboard." "Yes" *We come up the ladde* "We'll take you to meeting room three." It takes far to long and really interrupts things. I can rewrite it of course but it's somehting I always do.

The Granatian Fleet had launched 8 Cruise missile at airfields held by the Drosk forces. Each cruise missile had enough explosive to knock an apartment building off its foundation. The Fleet Captain, knew this wouldn't be enough to totally discourage the Drosk forces, but it would be enough to stem the tide.

OOC: Sorry for the poor post.

Ahem....

Secret Transmission to Waldenburg


WE must make actions which may seem to be throwing your aid away. Unfortunately at this time furtherment of the Djibouti conflict would be both foolish and suicidal. Droskianishk is planning to retreat back to its province and leave Djibouti free and independent, if you have any desires to the contrary please make them known to us.


Transmission to Granate and Amazonian fleets

We request an immediate ceasefire so that Droskian troops may withdraw southward out of Djibouti.

Ahem....

I recognize that many airfields have been damaged thats why no Droskian planes have been operating lately. Just too lazy to post it. If I ignore a post I will say ignore..

Secret Transmission to Waldenburg


WE must make actions which may seem to be throwing your aid away. Unfortunately at this time furtherment of the Djibouti conflict would be both foolish and suicidal. Droskianishk is planning to retreat back to its province and leave Djibouti free and independent, if you have any desires to the contrary please make them known to us.


Imperial Encoded Response

If you retreat you will be destroyed even now we parley with the Amazonian Dominion and they threated you with wonton destruction. Have they already shown their complete disregard for human life, by launching several missiles at civillian centers. In surrender suicide is assured. If you must do so, however if you do surrender to Waldenburg is you agree we will declare war on you and as being the only nation to actually do so you may surrender to us and by the articles of war you are under our full protection. We would have stood by you in a fightm but perhaps you are right there would have been to much blood. If the surrender is to Waldenburg then we will promise extremely lenient terms. Although the world in general may request reparitions to be paid to Djibouti we will certainly assist you in any way we can.

Signed:
Vice Admiral Opplant

OOC: AB, our deal is on if what I am about to do doesn't work.

IC: To Drosk Command

After receiving the news of your pullout, we are demanding our pay. It is $16,000 per regular soldier, plus equipment will add up to $750 million. If we do not receive this pay then we may be forced to take it. It is your choice, pay or suffer the consequences.

Encrypted Drosk High Command to Waldenburg fleet

Your advise is wise and sound. We agree to this arrangment. We will declare war upon Waldenburg and surrender.


Announcement of Drosk High Command

After learning of Waldenburgs treachery the nation of Droskianishk declares war upon the nation of Waldenburg and surrenders to the nation of Waldenburg on three conditions:

1, Droskianishk mantains independence and sovereignty.
2. Droskian troops withdraw from Djibouti immediately.
3. No Droskian territories are seperated from Droskianishk.

Announcement of Drosk High Command

After learning of Waldenburgs treachery the nation of Droskianishk declares war upon the nation of Waldenburg and surrenders to the nation of Waldenburg on three conditions:

1, Droskianishk mantains independence and sovereignty.
2. Droskian troops withdraw from Djibouti immediately.
3. No Droskian territories are seperated from Droskianishk.

Waldenburg accepts your surrender however there are certain terms to which you must follow:

I: A tax will never again be placed on the Gulf of Aden, unless it is approved by the Republcan Monarchy of Granate, and the Amazonian Dominion.

II: Droskianishk will become a Protectorate of the Waldenburg Empire. It will continue to function as a Sovereign nation, but must affirm a Waldenburger military presence in the area. Our armies will act jointly, although Droskianishk as a protectorate must give up it's right to declare war without consent of Waldenburg.

III: You will sign a Non Agression pact with Djibouti promising no agression for ten years.

IV: Reparitions will be paid to Djibouti in an amount advised by a international commitee form on the matter of the war. As a protectorate Waldenburg may assist you if the Waldenburger government views it wise. (We will)

V: Elections will be held as usual, any party that relies on an Imperilistic stance to gain the election will be outlawed and thier compatriots arrested.

VI: Ports in the nation of Droskianishk will be opened, free of tarrifs, as will the ports of Waldenburg promoting free trade between us.

If there are matters unattended to in this treaty they may now be brought up and discussed by any party involved in this debacle. Waldenburg will take them into consideration.

OOC Droskianishk your getting off pretty easy on this. And it comes with assurance of Waldenburg help in the future, so maybe some annexations will take place in the future. You will retain all internal control, but as a protectorate there are certain things you must give up.

Animarnia Command Center
The Animarnia Command Centre was a hub of the all military traffic powered its own reactors and fed information by the Geofront and the Magi from a classified location it had all the style and advancement every bit as good as the Pentagon; the large command centre was filled with soldiers from all branches going about there business with a mired of date being shown on the various screens of troop movements all over the world

General Hank Carvel was the most senior armed forces official in the nation baled and easily in his early fifties he was one of the most decorated soldiers in the army. He picked up the red phone as it rang. Home Secretary Edward Benton was on the other end of the line.

"Yes Sir" he said in response; "Right away"

"Ok People the president has Authorised us to go to DEFCON 4" he said as the meter on the wall flashed from Green to Blue with a large black 4 and a tone sounded through the command Centre. "Activate Cerberus and start deploying the national guard; Get the first and second armies on the line and tell them to haul arse"

DEFCON 4 meant a full-scale mobilisation of the armed forces as the army started to activate stirring from its lair like a beast awoken from its slumber. Slowly at first national guard unites started to head towards the major cities in the north and south in Cargo trucks and HummVees with Roof mounted 50 Cal BMG's and TOW Missiles while rapid response forces were started to travel from airbases by Helicopter. Soon 6,200 Rapid response Army troops would be deployed to the north and southern Drosk Boarders with nearly 25,000 National Guard units. Having such a large support base limited active troops but gave much faster mobilisation abilities still it would take at least 48 hours to mobilise the first and second Field armies in full each with 10,000 men.

Simultaneously Airforce bases were put on high alert and heavy bombers were being loaded with various conventional bombs including 2000lb JDAM's and Cluster munitions as well as napalm. While Stealth bombers were being prepped at classified land bases and on Diego Garcia with FAE weapons and Nighthawks were being fitted with HARM Missile ready to knock out early warning systems and Radar sights. What had been a calm and peaceful night was suddenly a hornet's nest of activity as CERBERUS went live lighting Animarnia up like a Christmas tree on any satellite system in the world.

All across the nation Reservists were sent text messages and emails about the potential activation for combat but weren't being called up at the moment. Animarnia was smaller militarily than the likes the Amazonian Beasts or Marxikharn but was certainly mighty and capable of giving the enemy a bloody nose and invasion of Phoenica and posably Iraq would not stand' Drosk had pushed the nation to the brink of war and there next move would sway there fate one way or another.

Waldenburg accepts your surrender however there are certain terms to which you must follow:

I: A tax will never again be placed on the Gulf of Aden, unless it is approved by the Republcan Monarchy of Granate, and the Amazonian Dominion.

II: Droskianishk will become a Protectorate of the Waldenburg Empire. It will continue to function as a Sovereign nation, but must affirm a Waldenburger military presence in the area. Our armies will act jointly, although Droskianishk as a protectorate must give up it's right to declare war without consent of Waldenburg.

III: You will sign a Non Agression pact with Djibouti promising no agression for ten years.

IV: Reparitions will be paid to Djibouti in an amount advised by a international commitee form on the matter of the war. As a protectorate Waldenburg may assist you if the Waldenburger government views it wise. (We will)

V: Elections will be held as usual, any party that relies on an Imperilistic stance to gain the election will be outlawed and thier compatriots arrested.

VI: Ports in the nation of Droskianishk will be opened, free of tarrifs, as will the ports of Waldenburg promoting free trade between us.

If there are matters unattended to in this treaty they may now be brought up and discussed by any party involved in this debacle. Waldenburg will take them into consideration.

OOC Droskianishk your getting off pretty easy on this. And it comes with assurance of Waldenburg help in the future, so maybe some annexations will take place in the future. You will retain all internal control, but as a protectorate there are certain things you must give up.


As a protectorate of the Waldenburg Empire, Droskianishk refuses to follow the first condition. Droskianishk will agree to the following:

A tax will never again be placed on the Gulf of Aden, unless it is approved by the Waldenburg Empire, or until such time as the protectorate is dissolved.

Droskianishk desires the second point to be clarified and would prefer to see 'military presence' reduced to a fleet in the region instead of soldiers on Droskian soil. (Although Droskianishk agrees to the obtaining of consent from Waldenburg before declaring war.)

The government of Droskianishk strongly protests point IV as most property destruction was either caused by Djibouti's own defense firing upon its own people or its supposed allies doing the same. Droskianishk will agree to a payment in the amount of $700 million dollars to the nation of Djibouti.

The government of Droskianishk also proposes the following:

Droskianishk will remain a protectorate of Waldenburg for at least 10 years but not exceeding more than 30.

OOC: I know. PS you have a TG

Official Diplomatic Note To Animaria

Droskianishk witnesses the recent deployment of Animarian soldiers to our border with sadness. It is not in our national interests to invade Animaria or any other nations, with the recent loss of the Djibouti conflict we desire no more violence. Droskianishk does desire to see an annexation of Phoenicia but by peaceful means. This Parliament WILL NOT authorize the use of violence in the annexation of Iraq or Lebanon.

Droskian Parliament.

Further Note to Drosk

We are still awaiting our payment as further mentioned, and if it is not completed then we will be forced to take action.

Further Note to Drosk

We are still awaiting our payment as further mentioned, and if it is not completed then we will be forced to take action.


Droskianishk Note to Candistan

We must defer you to the Waldenburgs, we would also like to know if the payment would be acceptable in oil?

Droskianishk Note to Candistan

We must defer you to the Waldenburgs, we would also like to know if the payment would be acceptable in oil?

OOC: Just Say Schroeder Corp., not Candistan please.

IC: We produce enough oil that a payment in it is useless. We prefer cash, not resources. And if not cash, then we would like two facilities set up in Droskianishk for mercenary recruiting, one in Mogadishu (Or whatever you call it) and one in Damascus (Same deal as Mogadishu).

As a protectorate of the Waldenburg Empire, Droskianishk refuses to follow the first condition. Droskianishk will agree to the following:

A tax will never again be placed on the Gulf of Aden, unless it is approved by the Waldenburg Empire, or until such time as the protectorate is dissolved.

Droskianishk desires the second point to be clarified and would prefer to see 'military presence' reduced to a fleet in the region instead of soldiers on Droskian soil. (Although Droskianishk agrees to the obtaining of consent from Waldenburg before declaring war.)

The government of Droskianishk strongly protests point IV as most property destruction was either caused by Djibouti's own defense firing upon its own people or its supposed allies doing the same. Droskianishk will agree to a payment in the amount of $700 million dollars to the nation of Djibouti.

The government of Droskianishk also proposes the following:

Droskianishk will remain a protectorate of Waldenburg for at least 10 years but not exceeding more than 30.



OOC Responded with TG

IC
The Gulf of Aden is unfortunately not entirely under your juristiction, we will stay resolute on this matter. If the two parties agree (it dosen't have to be a fair tax mind) then this is acceptable. However this issue has already caused enough problems. In two years this term may be review however for the next two years the Waldenburg Empire is viament about this point.

On point two we were suggesting no more then had already been offered by the previous treaty and a brigade of the Divine Legion as well. (A total of 17,000 men )

On review of the facts, point four is conceeded, the majority of the damage was indeed caused by Djibouti's own defenses. We would allow 700 million from you, which the Waldenburg Empire will top up to one billion in the circumstances.

For the proposed protectorate clause we must for the moment abstain from an answer, we must review this matter carefully. (I.E i need to sleep)

OOC Responded with TG

IC
The Gulf of Aden is unfortunately not entirely under your juristiction, we will stay resolute on this matter. If the two parties agree (it dosen't have to be a fair tax mind) then this is acceptable. However this issue has already caused enough problems. In two years this term may be review however for the next two years the Waldenburg Empire is viament about this point.

On point two we were suggesting no more then had already been offered by the previous treaty and a brigade of the Divine Legion as well. (A total of 17,000 men )

On review of the facts, point four is conceeded, the majority of the damage was indeed caused by Djibouti's own defenses. We would allow 700 million from you, which the Waldenburg Empire will top up to one billion in the circumstances.

For the proposed protectorate clause we must for the moment abstain from an answer, we must review this matter carefully. (I.E i need to sleep)


Droskianishk surrenders to these agreements.

Official Diplomatic Note To Animaria

Droskianishk witnesses the recent deployment of Animarian soldiers to our border with sadness. It is not in our national interests to invade Animaria or any other nations, with the recent loss of the Djibouti conflict we desire no more violence. Droskianishk does desire to see an annexation of Phoenicia but by peaceful means. This Parliament WILL NOT authorize the use of violence in the annexation of Iraq or Lebanon.

Droskian Parliament.

Offical Reply
If your intent is not hostile; you will have no problems from us it is true our forces are being mobilized to Defcon 4 status however this is not a decloration of war in any form and merely authorises Self Defence of our armed forces should they come under attack. if your forces have no hostile intent when the time is deemed apropriate our forces will stand down to Defcon 5 without any bloodshed from either of our nations.

Offical Reply
If your intent is not hostile; you will have no problems from us it is true our forces are being mobilized to Defcon 4 status however this is not a decloration of war in any form and merely authorises Self Defence of our armed forces should they come under attack. if your forces have no hostile intent when the time is deemed apropriate our forces will stand down to Defcon 5 without any bloodshed from either of our nations.

This is suitable, we would in fact as a sign of good faith like to take this time to invite Animarnia to an exchange of ambassadors. It is not fitting that our two nations should not be in close dialogue about regional happenings. We would also like to resurrect the 'Oil Council' plan should this be pleasing to your government.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Kalied.

Final Note to the Drosk Commanders

We have been patient, but now enough is enough. We need either our demands or our money met, otherwise we will be forced to do things that neither of us want to happen.

Reply
We would be honoured to exchange ambassadors when the current conflicts is resolved and hope that with an exchange of ambassadors we can avoid such escalations and misunderstandings in the future. From our similarities comes understanding and from our differences comes strength. With unity we are friends and our castle is strong. We would like very much to revive the stall talks on the oil council though like before we would like more details before we commit. We can bring roughly 4 million Barrels of Oil a day to the table; and you can bring 500,000 odd barrels a day to the table. In short, as a capitalist economy what is in it for us?

Final Note to the Drosk Commanders

We have been patient, but now enough is enough. We need either our demands or our money met, otherwise we will be forced to do things that neither of us want to happen.

Imperial Response

It seems your contribution was well worth the monentary endeavour. However Waldenburg understands the risk in hiring mercenaries and though we detest the fact of your pulling out without consultation, as the Drosks placed you under Waldenburg command. We shall pay, we realize the value of your men and shall not create any reason why your services may not be needed again. Waldenburg suggests one mercenary recruitment center in both, Strienlikstern (Oslo) and another in Droskianishk. We can not force their hand in this matter but should Droskianishk accept this that will be our mode of payment if not 375 Million will be wired to the Schroeder Corporation along with the recruitment post in Strienlikstern. If this is not acceptable please contact us for a full monentray or different payment.

Signed:
The Rt Honorable Baron Mendly (OIH) Minister of War Waldenburg

Imperial Response

It seems your contribution was well worth the monentary endeavour. However Waldenburg understands the risk in hiring mercenaries and though we detest the fact of your pulling out without consultation, as the Drosks placed you under Waldenburg command. We shall pay, we realize the value of your men and shall not create any reason why your services may not be needed again. Waldenburg suggests one mercenary recruitment center in both, Strienlikstern (Oslo) and another in Droskianishk. We can not force their hand in this matter but should Droskianishk accept this that will be our mode of payment if not 375 Million will be wired to the Schroeder Corporation along with the recruitment post in Strienlikstern. If this is not acceptable please contact us for a full monentray or different payment.

Signed:
The Rt Honorable Baron Mendly (OIH) Minister of War Waldenburg


Droskianshk will gladly host a recruitment center in Hodiak (Mogidishu) and will also be willing to host factories ,and other industries necessary to war, in the region.

Imperial Response

It seems your contribution was well worth the monentary endeavour. However Waldenburg understands the risk in hiring mercenaries and though we detest the fact of your pulling out without consultation, as the Drosks placed you under Waldenburg command. We shall pay, we realize the value of your men and shall not create any reason why your services may not be needed again. Waldenburg suggests one mercenary recruitment center in both, Strienlikstern (Oslo) and another in Droskianishk. We can not force their hand in this matter but should Droskianishk accept this that will be our mode of payment if not 375 Million will be wired to the Schroeder Corporation along with the recruitment post in Strienlikstern. If this is not acceptable please contact us for a full monentray or different payment.

Signed:
The Rt Honorable Baron Mendly (OIH) Minister of War Waldenburg

We accept your offer and thank you for preventing an unnecessary conflict with Drosk. Thank you for your business.

ADV Cumulonimbus

Selis walked forward on the deck as the Waldenburg men mounted aboard the carrier, his white uniform dirty from the unexpected landing of the AWACS craft five minutes earlier that had kicked up excess dirt. He saluted the Waldenburg men casually before getting to talking.

"The mercenaries don't seem to enjoy the sides of the Drosks," Selis began, "and seem more endeavored to the fact that we can provide more pay to them than this dirt-poor Muslim nation can. Either way, I'm not sure what arrangements have already gone on but the Drosks have requested a cease-fire for the moment. I believe they'll pull out soon enough-they don't have the equipment to maintain this operation all too much longer. We don't neccessarily have to go about killing them outright, just initiating preventive measures to ensure that they know their place."

Diplomatic Note to Djibouti Resistance

Droskian troops will hold their positions until Djibouti soldiers may take their place. We do not wish to see anarchy and bloodshed.

Leaflets spread out in Djibouti

Inhabitants in Djibouti,

Please, do not cross the border to TEACK, we're not going to take care of any refugees from Djibouti.

Djibouti is your country, and it's your responsibility to take care of your homeland. If you're planning on escaping to TEACK you'll probably be shoot down at the border.

Important exception:
If you qualify in one of these groups, follow the instructions below:
Experienced engineer
Experienced doctor
Wealthy and of non-African origin (white)
Experienced researcher

Approach the border to TEACK slowly. Keep a green piece of fabric in both hands above your head. We will not shoot at you, but if it later shows up that you're not qualified to enter TEACK you'll not be sent back to Djibouti alive.

Farouk Gaafar
Minister of Interior
The East African Commonwealth of Kopparbergs