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Time: April 2008

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The End (Invasion of Nevada) (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=535449)

33 Dead as Hurricane hits
MBC News: Your News, Now

Tonight, a Category Three hurricane, Hurricane Hermione hit Southern Maryland. Winds were around 97 knots, the Maryland Meteorological Society reported. It made landfall tonight at 7:38 PM at Leonardtown, Maryland Provence. Many people were not evacuated, due to estimations that the hurricane would hit the Delaware coast. Still, several people were prepared with their windows boarded up, in case. However, this was the exception not the norm. Thirty-three people were killed in Southern Maryland and over one-hundred-fifty are injured. The Maryland Red Cross is asking for donations throughout the Republic of Maryland. St. Mary’s, Calvert, Charles, and Prince George’s counties are placed under a state of emergency. St Mary’s County, the hardest hit, has been placed under emergency martial law for up to a fortnight as Maryland Army Reserve troops are being poured into the county. President Jonathan Vick will arrive into St. Mary’s County to see the damage. He has authorized the release of M$15,000,000 in governmental funds for aid in the Southern Maryland region. The hurricane has not yet dissipated, and is moving towards Central Maryland, and possibly the Baltimore region.

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Flooding in Scotland, St. Mary's County, Maryland Province

Great Lakes News Network Special Report: Oligarchs Announce New Industrial Buildup, Renovations of Old and Shut Down Factories to Follow

St. Paul, ISA-In a closed videoconference early this morning, the 8 Oligarchs voted on a proposal made by Senator Coleman which passed unanimously regarding the renovation of the Older and Shut down factories and power stations in order to make up for the lack of outside support in those sectors.

On the list to be rebuilt are about 25 factories and power plants, 14 of them previously shut down before the breakup of the US.

"This should be a step towards increased power in the region," said Coleman. "With less industrious states around us lacking these commodities, we may be able to use this as a bargaining chip to incorporate them into our Great Union."

A Military buildup was also announced, with the 1st Army and the 1st and 3rd Air Wings put on Condition Yellow: Elevated Alert Status. It is unknown what the Oligarchs have been planning the call to arms for, but GLNN sources suspect it is to enforce the claims made by the Council earlier today.

EMBASSY, CONSULATE, AND FTA PROGRAM IN EFFECT; AID PROMISED

Flashing News by Curtis Granderson

"Dear friends and comrades!" boomed Prince Daniel Briere at the press conference."In this fine country, we are now instating a new foreign policy-embassies, consulates, and free trade agreements with everyone! We're trying to get the word around to the other countries, but none of them have responded."

This marks a new era in VDB history. Previously, the VDB was so confined they barely attacked even when they were attacked! But the new Princes have decided to go out into the international world with basically their wits and our 500,000 army. Watch out world, the VDB are coming to make friends!

"Also, it has recently came to our attention," said Prince Daniel Briere calmly, "That the fine country of New Brittonia has sustained a Category 3 hurricane called Hurricane Hermione, sending devastating floods everywhere. We wish to send aid over there to help their people rebuild!"

Well, that's wierd. You usually never send aid unless you want something in return. But maybe that's their game.....

Supreme Command of the Commonwealth Armed Forces, General Chris Baker stood in the Capitol Building within the city of Frankfort, Kentucky. He had newly taken power of the Confederate Commonwealth, and only now did he realise the power at his finger tips. The Armies of the Confederation were the best that the old United States had assembled, as such his military was elite. He could handle any foe, conquer any land, and win any battle. He looked out his window as several M1A2 Abrams, massive main battle tanks which he had in ample numbers, rolled and rumbled past. Yes, he thought, None shall stand in the way of Confederate expansion.

And none would. The day of the Confederacy had come. As they organised themselves, preparing for the inevitable mass invasions which would come, Baker rested assured that none could ever even dream of standing in his way.

OOC: Just kinda setting the scene here...


IC:

Jacksonville, Florida Territory
United Federation of America

For all it's name as "United" and democratic-sounding, the Federation was less democracy and more iron-fisted, ruthless aggression. This was a bit of a misnomer...the Federation wasn't an autocracy; rather, it was controlled by a ruling council of five, and orders carried out by a considerably larger lesser caste. It was not, however, an autocracy or imperial regime-rather, the Federation practiced lasseiz-faire, economically, at least. Socially, the regime was constantly wary of its citizens-though they enjoyed plenty of rights, and weren't even aware of most of the ways the government kept tabs. The civilians would likely have an uprising if they did, but the government was careful...very careful.

Jacksonville-it and Miami had been the only two cities to keep their names-was the military front to Miami's glamour and spice. Jacksonville had the biggest urban population of the entire UFA, divided between the faraway Alaskan territory and the populous, upscale Floridan territory. Alaska was a military hotbed and resource-rich, but it lacked heavier numbers of civilian population. Florida on the other hand had the best combinations of all-a strong civil population, a large military presence, a tough economy, and a booming tourism sector.

The thing about the UFA was that it wasn't against a rather open border-it liked mixing it up, and especially with a somewhat like-minded neighbor in the Confederacy in the North and the Texas region with a stable nation, the surrounding area was actually pleasant. The UFA was well-versed in hi-tech industries and commerce, and more than willing to go out of borders to engage in promoting number 1-ie, the UFA itself.

But Jacksonville harbor was always active-12 frigates, a carrier, 4 cruisers, and 4 destroyers calling the city home. The former USS John F. Kennedy wasn't the cream of the crop amongst the scattered American nations, and it was decommissioned before the UFA had formed-but now it was back as the staple ship until the Federation could secure a better carrier. Not to say the JFK was a bad carrier by any means-it held a complete TACAIR wing, along with the planes stationed at various naval air stations around the Floridan territory. Jacksonville harbor was a naval powerhouse.

But the UFA wasn't looking to directly take the axe to its neighbors-rather, it wanted to win the Asian way-victory with the economy.

The Augusta A-109 landed in a parking lot in front of a church in Hollywood, Maryland. This place was relatively untouched by the weather. President Johnathan Vick walked out of the helicopter and went towards a podium set in front of a church. His bodyguards trailed him, grasping their Browning Hi-Power pistols, just in case someone tried to make a move on him. News vans from local news and the national MBC as well as BBC and Al-Jazeera were there. News photographers from The Enterprise and The Baltimore Sun were snapping shots of President Vick making his way to the church.

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Damaged Portion of Steeple

"This is a terrible tragedy not just for St. Mary's County, Calvert County, but for the entire Republic of Maryland. We are united, and if one county gets hurt, we all get hurt and we all help together to unite for our good. We all are working to make our nation strong. We need to work together to unite the Republic. We now are entrusted with the task of rebuilding Southern Maryland. If we can do that, then we can show the world how great Maryland is. However, the government cannot be able to do it all. We have released fifteen million Maryland dollars for the reconstruction, but the government cannot take care of it all. The gracious government of Vanek Drury Brieres has promised aid, Maryland accepts all offers for aid. However, this is the time when the people have to help Maryland, and if you can do that, then and only then can we make the Republic of Maryland great to the world."


President Vick walked over to see some people at the church, shake some hands, and make some deals before he had to leave to the helicopter.

GROWING SUSPICION, VISIT TO MARYLAND

By Curtis Granderson, Editor of the VDB News

PHOENIX, VDB-It has been reported that the government is becoming tired of Utah and Nevada. "The Princes want revenge for the World War ll incident," reported an insider. IN WWll, the government was attacked by Nevada and Utah jointly, while Nevada and Utah were supporting the Nazis. Since then, terrorists in Nevada and Utah have been attacking consistently. "We are waiting for the right time," reported the insider. "It isn't now, however."

Also, the Prince Thomas Vanek will visit the Republic of Maryland tomorrow to help with Hurricane Hermione. The Category 3 blew through Maryland. Prince Vanek hopes this will be the beginning of much aid.

TERRORISTS STRIKE AGAIN

by Curtis Granderson, Editor of the VDB News

A particularily vicious attack was committed on today, Christmas Day for about half of us The Presidential Palace was attempted to be destroyed by a trio of suicide bombers, killing 1,000. Luckily, the Princes were out to watch the FC Phoenix-Real Tucson soccer game. They will be staying in their private estates all over the VDB. After investigation, it was considered a possibility that Nevada and Utah had funded and harbored the terrorists who had committed this act. "This may mean war," said an insider from the government. The government has already taken action asking the Nevada and Utah governments to get rid of the terrorists. They have complied.

This could be it

By Curtis Granderson, Editor

PHOENIX,VDB-The Princes declared this morning that they have sent a letter to the Government of Nevada, asking them to join the Allied States of Vanek Drury Brieres. This letter apparently states that they will get to have their own state government, however they want. They will be the second state in the Allied States. A response is pending. However, it says if there is a no, it could mean war.

OOC: What else is there to say?

Condemned!

The Imperium of Washington condemns the act recently created by VDB. There are many ways to avoid conflict such as talks, yet, apparently VDB fails to negiotiate. Their investigation may be flawed. Instead of using international dectectives to check the terrorist attack, they decide to use domestic dectectives which may have been bribed to give you certain results...

Maldorians, I just realized my mistake. We are now sending a letter that may avoid war.

Spherilion Empire Shows Concern
(FrontPage of the Spherilion Chronicles)
By: Jared Wagenburg, VDB Correspondent

Due to a possible flaw of the VDB in their investigation of the Christmas day bombing, the Empire of Spherilion wishes to send a team of investigators that would probe deeper into the incedent. Led by the Empire Envoy Serge Chronos, head of the Spherilion Military Intelligence Bureau (SMIB), the SMIB detectives will try to figure out the flaw behind VDB's security as well as a possible insider within VDB which had contributed to the success of the bombing. Before boarding his flight to Phoenix Envoy Chronos said "While the investigation is still being held, the our empire suggests a stand-out between the opposing parties until the results arrive. The empire wishes to avert this crisis the might break to another war."

OOC: Is it possible for me to join in?

^_^

Spherilion Empire Shows Concern
(FrontPage of the Spherilion Chronicles)
By: Jared Wagenburg, VDB Correspondent

Due to a possible flaw of the VDB in their investigation of the Christmas day bombing, the Empire of Spherilion wishes to send a team of investigators that would probe deeper into the incedent. Led by the Empire Envoy Serge Chronos, head of the Spherilion Military Intelligence Bureau (SMIB), the SMIB detectives will try to figure out the flaw behind VDB's security as well as a possible insider within VDB which had contributed to the success of the bombing. Before boarding his flight to Phoenix Envoy Chronos said "While the investigation is still being held, the our empire suggests a stand-out between the opposing parties until the results arrive. The empire wishes to avert this crisis the might break to another war."

OOC: Is it possible for me to join in?

^_^

OOC: Go claim a state or two in the OOC thread.

National Football League Looking to Go International

Success of times following Jacksonville's Super Bowl victory over Anchorage spurns Commissioner Goodell to look outside Federation's borders


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Jacksonville backup fullback Derrick Wimbush pumped up before the game


Sunday night, the Jacksonvilel Jaguars of the Federation's National Football League pulled out the startling 27-17 victory over the 7-point favorite Anchorage Titans in Tallahassee's Doak Campbell Stadium. It was a back-and-forth battle all night that culminated in a final-minute drive by the Titans, trailing by a field goal.

Anchorage got the early edge, with Titans quarterback Vince Young leading his team on a 73-yard drive, capped off with a 5-yard pass to wide reciever Brandan Jones for a touchdown. Jaguars quarterback Byron Leftwich was stalled early by the Titans pass rush, with defensive tackle Albert Hayensworth blasting past center Brad Meester twice for sacks. Leftwich found his rythm in Jacksonville's third drive, however, teaming with runningback Fred Taylor for 32 yards on a swing pass to the left.


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Anchorange quarterback Vince Young scrambles to avoid Jacksonville defensive end Bobby McCray


The second half was all Jacksonville. Trailing 17-10, Taylor and fellow runningback Maurice Jones-Drew piled up over 150 yards on the ground during the second half and scored again to draw even. With a three-and-out by the Anchorage offense after defensive end Reggie Hayward and middle linebacker Daryl Smith each sacked Young, Jones-Drew took a handoff, spun into the backfield, and dropped a pass right to the arms of Taylor twelve yards downfield, who took the ball to the eight yard line. A stand by the Titans defense forced the Jaguars to send on kicker Josh Scobee, who easily converted the short field goal. With time running out, the Titans mounted a last drive.


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Jacksonville safety Donovin Darius seals the game for the Jaguars


Vince Young drove the Titans to a third-and-seven at their own 49 yard line. Out of a shotgun form, Young broke away from defensive tackle Marcus Stroud and fired a bullet pass to the sidelines, angling to Jones for a deep gain. Strong Safety Donovin Darius, playing man coverage, was all over the ball, picking the ball off in the driving rain and running the interception back all the way to paydirt to seal the game at a ten-point deficit.


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Commissioner Roger Goodell stats his vision in a late-night press conference


In a late-night press conference five hours after the game's conclusion, Commissioner Roger Goodell spoke from Orlando about his vision to spread the NFL across borders to be an international league. He currently has expressed interest to move the league at least through the southern American nations, if not also into the snowy north for more competition outside of just the Florida and Alaskan regions.

Maryland and Deleware may get Professional American Football, President Vick Awaits Vanek Visit
MBC News: Your News, Now

Secretary of Sport, Culture, and Leisure David Chang is, "thinking" about putting two to three NFL sized stadia in the Republic of Maryland.
"Pending further negotiations, I would love having the NFL play in Maryland or Deleware. This will definately boost the regional economy. That is, after we finish negotiations."

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Secretary Chang Dicsussing NFL Options

President Vick said that he is,
"welcoming Prince Vanek's arrival and is waiting for him to come.", at a press conference in Dover.

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President Vick at a Press Conference

Darn it NB, I don't know how to rp vanek getting to maryland. whatever.

IC:

Prince Thomas Vanek stepped off his Air Force One, a modified Boeing 32 (which is what Air Force Two is). He walked right through the paparazzi, to a Bugatti Veyron which he drove to the VDB embassy in Baltimore where he would be staying. He then waited for a summons from President Vick.

Another IC:


NFL LOOKING FOR EXPANSION TO THE VDB?

By Curtis Granderson

Last week, the NFL of Amazonian Beasts expressed an interest in international teams. In a press conference today, Commissioner David Bettman of the VDBMFL (VDB Major Football League) said they are sending a letter to Commissioner Roger Goodell of the NFL to suggest a merger, mainly making two conferences with teams in both nations in the same conference, and a change of the name to the International Major Football League (IMFL). Full details are below:

A name change
2 Conferences, with teams from both nations in each.
Two Assistant Commissioners instead of one Commissioner, one from each nation
And Undisclosed Details

(Can't think of anything else.)

President Vick's white Cadillac DTS rolled down the Baltimore Beltwayaqnd made it to the Vanek Drury Brieres embassy. He walked out of the car, with a worried anticipation, showed his ID card to the embassy guards and walked inside of the embassy.

"Hello, sir." said Prince Thomas Vanek. "You must be President Johnathan Vick? Welcome to the VDB embassy. Would you like to step out into the back?"

"Hello, sir." said Prince Thomas Vanek. "You must be President Johnathan Vick? Welcome to the VDB embassy. Would you like to step out into the back?"

"Yes", Vick said, "What do you want?"

"You're the one who came here," pointed out Vanek.

"You're the one who came here," pointed out Vanek.

Johnathan laughed a bit and said,
"True, true. Well. . . I guess you want to see the hurricane damage."

"Yes," said Vanek. "I prefer to take an inconspicious car." A 1995 Dodge Caravan came out of the garage, it was pretty wrecked. Vanek hopped in.

"Yes," said Vanek. "I prefer to take an inconspicious car." A 1995 Dodge Caravan came out of the garage, it was pretty wrecked. Vanek hopped in.

"Honestly, it wil take three hours to go to St. Mary's County on car. I will prefer that we take the helecopter that I have arrainged for us."

"OK, then," Vanek hopped into the helicopter. An hour later, he landed at the helipad. "Now, let's get an inconspicious car."

OOC: Let's just skip RPing the copter ride.

"OK, then," Vanek hopped into the helicopter. An hour later, he landed at the helipad. "Now, let's get an inconspicious car."

OOC: Let's just skip RPing the copter ride.

"Okay", Vick said. He began to walk towards the parking lot, there was a black Toyora Matrix sitting there.
"Here is another car that I got delivered here. Out if curiousity, why do you want something inconspicious? I have my limousine if you wish to go in there."

"Because, I don't want paparazzi and poor people all over us. I mean, if you were a poor person and you saw a limo belonging to your President, you'd stop it, wouldn't you? I just don't want any distractions." He hopped in.

"Because, I don't want paparazzi and poor people all over us. I mean, if you were a poor person and you saw a limo belonging to your President, you'd stop it, wouldn't you? I just don't want any distractions." He hopped in.

"I did intend for this to be a motorcade, but anyways."

Vanek looked out the window at all of the destroyed homes. "It's so sad," he mumbled to himself. "Do you want to get out?" he asked.

Vanek looked out the window at all of the destroyed homes. "It's so sad," he mumbled to himself. "Do you want to get out?" he asked.

The car goes further,
"We are going to Hollywood, and later make a speech near the consulate in Leonardtown. There is some rebuilding, like here."

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"Hmm, OK," said Vanek.

"Hmm, OK," said Vanek.

"So what's going on in Nevada?"

-bump-

"Oh, we've stalled. We heard of a military buildup after we sent a letter, and that's been it."

OOC: You can post if you want.

"Oh, we've stalled. We heard of a military buildup after we sent a letter, and that's been it."

OOC: You can post if you want.

"Okay, that's good. I am tired of so many wars in the world."

Vanek nodded in agreement. "Are we here?"

Vanek nodded in agreement. "Are we here?"

"Yes", Vick said while walking out, "This is your consulate."

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"So, there's going to be a press conference?"

"So, there's going to be a press conference?"

"Yeah, say a bit and let the press ask the questions."

OOC- Anyone who wants to ask the questions may do that.

"Announcing President Johnathan Vick and Prince Thomas Vanek," cried a person through the microphone. "Do you have any questions?"

"Yes," said a reporter. "President Vick and Prince Vanek, what are your plans for rebuilding in the hurricane?"

"Well, I'd like to raise awareness and get some money from the government back in the VDB," said Vanek.

"Well, of course I am collecting funds. I have put aside 15 million Maryland dollars for his, and am hoping to get the General Assembly to pass 15 million more. However, Southern Maryland needs more help. I am calling on all Citizens of the Republic of Maryland to use some of their own money to fund aid reliefs. I wish for the International community to donate money but I am not keeping my hopes up until I see any concrete numbers. Next question?"

You do one.

A woman stood up,
"Karen Thompson with MBC News, will the Vanek Drury Brieres government formally cease hostilities with Nevada?"

"Well, we don't know. We sent a letter to them last week, we have not gotten a response. It's hard to tell."

"Jeff Mattingly, The Enterprise, views on St. Mary's county, and would you come again?"

The ISA is proud to announce that many of its projects are almost complete, including the organization of the our Intelligence Services and the construction of 15 Stryker ICV's.

In later news, a large amount of dissent has been noted in the eastern Iowa towards the Illinois border. The 2nd Army has been called down to break up the violence. An investigation is underway to discover what has caused the unrest.

"Definitely. I really like this place. After cleanup, it would be nice to come and visit again."

"Definitely. I really like this place. After cleanup, it would be nice to come and visit again."

OOOC: I was gonna quit now because I have no more questions

Cool. How about my guy leaves?

Cool. How about my guy leaves?

Vick said,
"Well, I think that is all."

He then walked off the podium and towards the Matrix.
"Thank you for your visit and promises."

Vanek nodded toward President Vick. He went inside the embassy to talk to whoever was in charge. Then he left in a inconspicious car (he has enemies) to the nearest airport where his private Boeing C-32 was. He flew all the way back to the Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix, VDB.

THE END

ooc: the end?

We're done, I believe.

We're done, I believe.

OOC: done with what?

With the conference, right?

With the conference, right?

OOC: yeah

Good.

the resurrecting bump!