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OOC: I am going for a short conflict, not a full scale war. This is why I RP'ed the Anbian Defense Minister denying Minister Revina's request for more soldiers. The goal is to have Anbia pushed out of the region.

IC:

The soldiers were all nervous. They didn't like having their backs to the Uir troops. It made them feel vulnerable. They had been ordered to run to base camp about two miles back and prepare to be sent back to the capital.

One of the soldiers wasn't paying to much attention and tripped over a large root, he fell and smashed his head against a rock, killing him instantly. When he tripped he accidently fired and the bullet killed another soldier. The reaction of the others was one of confusion. Several of the soldiers thought the Uir had opened fire and subsequently fired back. Commander Raas then lost all control of his men. The Anbian soldiers fired indescriminatly accoss the Anbian/Zarblese-Uir border. Many rushed across the border and attacked Uir soldiers...

"Stop! Cease fire! Cease fire!" shouted Commander Raas as he ran behind his men trying to get them to stop. He was shot be a Uir soldier. The Anbian troops were massacred...

The fate of the Anbian colony rested in the hands of Uiri...

OOC: OK, IC post and then I'll start another thread for it, k?

IC: The Uir soldiers rushed across the border and fired at any and all soldiers. The goal was to push them back and the Uir knew that the nations who had staked claim on the land were definetly no match for Uiri but avoiding larger more powerful nations into the fray was the thing to avoid. The commander stayed back and radioed Varisov.

"Anbians firing. Requesting back up including tanks and perhaps a bombing of any confirmed Anbian military installments."

The Leclercs and soldiers were quickly dispatched towards the border. It was a sight to be hold, so many uniformed soldiers and tanks leading the way. Many of the soldiers hadn't been in any actual conflict before and that was what this was; a conflict. It was a conflict until the Senate passed the actual declaration of war that is. That wasn't going to take long however as most Senators were in agreement in what was too be done about the situation.

The Leclercs and soldiers were quickly dispatched towards the border. It was a sight to be hold, so many uniformed soldiers and tanks leading the way. Many of the soldiers hadn't been in any actual conflict before and that was what this was; a conflict. It was a conflict until the Senate passed the actual declaration of war that is. That wasn't going to take long however as most Senators were in agreement in what was too be done about the situation.

The Anbian-Uir border was absent any actual Anbians. They had all been killed...

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"Minister Revina!"

"Yes."

"A brief battle broke out on the border, Commander Raas and the others are dead. Uiri is invading!" shouted a uniformed solider who had just recieved the news. "A scout has reported several Uir tank columns and several thousand men are crossing the border."

"Leave." was Minister Revina's response. The soldier left and Revina retrieved her cell phone from her pocket. She dialed a number and was linked to the office of the Anbian Defense Minister.

"Minister Chaan*?"

"Yes, Revina, this is Defense Minister Chaan, what do you want?" he asked.

"Have you heard the news? No. I didn't think so. The Uir have invaded just as I said they would. They fired on Anbian troops without cause. They are hostile towards this Kingdom. You must send more soldiers immediatly!" this is not what actually happened of course, but because Commander Raas was dead no one really knew that this whole affair had been started by a clumsy soldier.

"Alright. Reinforcements are en route. Under my own authority as Defense Minister, I am giving you full command of the Anbian soldiers in the region. Defend Del Alamiin at all costs!" said the Minister Chaan before hanging up.

Minister Revina chuckled slightly. All was going according to plan...


*Chaan is pronounced 'Shawn'.

The MiG-27's were being prepared in order to bomb Anbian military installemnts. Their Dassault Rafale escorts were also being prepared. There were a few possibilities in what kind of missiles to equip the fighter aircraft with but, of course, it was decided soon enough. If word got back that the operation was over before the planes had been launched, the air strike would be aborted. It was as simple as that as Uiri didn't want to waste any force on a small country.

Meanwhile the tanks and soldiers crossed the border, ready for almost anything and ordered to shoot any Anbians on sight. It was the second-highest level of shooting clearance, the highest being shoot anything which moves which isn't an Uir soldier or vehicle. Given usually only on near-unprovoked invasions so they probably had the highest level of clearance they were going to recieve.

The Uir-Anbian Conflict had officially begun in the minds of the Uir. It had actually begun with the border patrol slaughter but that didn't matter to the Uir.

The MiG-27's were being prepared in order to bomb Anbian military installemnts. Their Dassault Rafale escorts were also being prepared. There were a few possibilities in what kind of missiles to equip the fighter aircraft with but, of course, it was decided soon enough. If word got back that the operation was over before the planes had been launched, the air strike would be aborted. It was as simple as that as Uiri didn't want to waste any force on a small country.

Meanwhile the tanks and soldiers crossed the border, ready for almost anything and ordered to shoot any Anbians on sight. It was the second-highest level of shooting clearance, the highest being shoot anything which moves which isn't an Uir soldier or vehicle. Given usually only on near-unprovoked invasions so they probably had the highest level of clearance they were going to recieve.

The Uir-Anbian Conflict had officially begun in the minds of the Uir. It had actually begun with the border patrol slaughter but that didn't matter to the Uir.

Minister Revina had recieved many more reports throughout the day of Uir tanks moving in armored columns towards various Anbian military installments that had been built for the large standing army that was supposed to have come with the Minister. However, as of now, they were empty and the only Anbian soliders in the country were stationed at the capital...

"Minister Revina, the Uir soldiers will discover soon enough that those bases are empty and they will attack this city. If we can remove the threat of their tanks we may stand a chance." the newly appointed Commander Garren said. "Then we have to consider their aircraft. If they decide to bomb the city, there isn't much we can do. Even on the mainland, we have only twelve airplanes in our air force."

Minister Revina considered the options for a moment. She new their was a small airport in the city itself, she was hoping that the transport aircraft carrying more soldiers could land there. If they couldn't....

"Send out several men with anti-tank mines and have them placed around the city. If we can hault their tanks for just a few more hours..."

"We don't have enough anti-tank mines, Minister."

"I know. We will have to improvise then, won't we..." she said.

The pilots had chosen the AASM missiles which were pretty standard air to ground missiles. The Rafale's guns would be able to handle any sort of an air force the country could possibly muster up. Afterall, if they could they would probably be trying to do the same thing to the Uir colony. They still hadn't taken off yet, wanting to know if the soldiers knew any specific locations for them to bomb.

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The tanks and soldiers continued marching...marching...marching. What was left of the border patrol had met up with the re-inforcements and now they were one big happy invading unit whose mission it was to chuck the Kingdom of Anbia off the island, and maybe snag a few square kilometres of territory. They just knew that combat was ahead and that it was going to be one hell of an awesome battle.

The pilots had chosen the AASM missiles which were pretty standard air to ground missiles. The Rafale's guns would be able to handle any sort of an air force the country could possibly muster up. Afterall, if they could they would probably be trying to do the same thing to the Uir colony. They still hadn't taken off yet, wanting to know if the soldiers knew any specific locations for them to bomb.

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The tanks and soldiers continued marching...marching...marching. What was left of the border patrol had met up with the re-inforcements and now they were one big happy invading unit whose mission it was to chuck the Kingdom of Anbia off the island, and maybe snag a few square kilometres of territory. They just knew that combat was ahead and that it was going to be one hell of an awesome battle.

"Do we have any sharp shooters?" asked Minister Revina. Commander Garren nodded,

"We have twenty highly skilled sharp shooters with in the ranks of soldiers here. And we have just recieved word that the Uir soldiers are just six or seven miles outside the city. If you wish, I can have several sharp shoots set out ahead of the enemy. If we are lucky it will be one hellish day for the Uir ground troops." Commander Gareen said.

"Yes, you have my permission. Tell them they have authorization to shoot on sight. They are to fire until they run out of ammunition," Commander Garren nodded and was about to set about his task when he was stopped by Minister Revina.

"Yes, Minister?"

"Have them set out anti-tank mines as well."

"Yes, Ma'am."

OOC: 6 or 7 miles? In km plz.
IC:

The Uir troops had seen a few bases but they had all seemed to be empty. Of course, your mind can play tricks on you and even if the base was empty didn't mean that it wouldn't be used in the future for an attack. Any Anbian would be shot by one or more Uir soldiers and if they were confirmed to be a soldier, a tank would most likely shoot at them with its 52 calibre rounds. There was no way any Anbian who was seen would not be fired at.

Back in Varisov, however, the planes took off. There were 20 MiG-27's & 20 Dassault Rafale's. They flew in 5 finger-four formations and each one with four MiG-27's below them. They weren't out of the Uir airspace however and had just taken off, literally.

OOC

I sent a message to both of you in the other thread, but it is delayed by some moderation stuff. As soon as it appears there, I will post it here

OOC: It won't appear there though. Atleast not before you have time to re-post it here. I suggest you repost it here now and then post a short message in the other thread before editing the message in there too. Also, just edit your reply in above, it reduces spam.

EDIT: I am not sure. I know that if the message is too long or if it contains a picture it will most likely be delayed. I am not 100% sure of this but I think certain words will delay it too. Although I think you should be past that stage, I'd suggest doing my suggested strategy until 15 posts to be on the safe side.

OOC

I will ASAP!

Do you have any idea why this "moderation delays" happen?

OOC: well, fellas, the decision I'm about to make has two main reasons. The OOC reason is that I cannot possibly participate on the foruns as activelly as you; the IC reason is that I am a very small nation with 0 army (so far). Thus, here we go.

IC
The boys were scared. They have never seem this many soldiers before, and they were pretty sure they didn't like them. The borders of the new northern nations of the Empire were about to become hell in earth, and the boys were to be the only Zarblese witnesses to the bloodspread.

Raksol, fifteen minutes older than Loskar, had the initiative as always:

"Right, you get the right ones, I get the left", and than the twins were apart. Each one carried a letter with the Imperial seal, and each addressed one side of this conflict.

Both letter read:
"The Council of the Lords of the New Nations have met and, with the authorization of the Emperor, announce: The Zarblese Empire no longer claims the lands of Anoasis Txekis and Slovakai as Imperial territory. Full sovereignity of these lands shall be given to the Kingdom of Anbia. As you read this missive, all Zarblese settlers (except for this messenger and his brother) are already moving to the southern nations of the Empire.

Zarblese Empire asks that this messenger is allowed to go freely and does not wish to be part of any armed conflict at this point. The borders of the Zarblese nations of Otesai and Ungarai are closed to both Anbia and Uir until this conflict is over, and will be open again, if these countries desire, in times of peace."

Both letter read:
"The Council of the Lords of the New Nations have met and, with the authorization of the Emperor, announce: The Zarblese Empire no longer claims the lands of Anoasis Txekis and Slovakai as Imperial territory. Full sovereignity of these lands shall be given to the Kingdom of Anbia. As you read this missive, all Zarblese settlers (except for this messenger and his brother) are already moving to the southern nations of the Empire.

Zarblese Empire asks that this messenger is allowed to go freely and does not wish to be part of any armed conflict at this point. The borders of the Zarblese nations of Otesai and Ungarai are closed to both Anbia and Uir until this conflict is over, and will be open again, if these countries desire, in times of peace."

Uiri sent a message with the messenger boy back to his homeland. The message read:

We understand the position of the Zarblese empire and may return the territories to your sovereignity although I cannot make any garuantees at this point. May both our nations prosper and may the Anbians rue the day they fired upon us.

The boy was sent back to the Zarblese colony safely.

The message was recieved with great shock. This changed everything...

Minister Revina made a quick call to Defense Minister Chaan and the situation changed dramatically.

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Defense Minister Chaan worked quickly that day. Phone calls, emails and face to face meetings with some the wealthiest most important people in all of Anbia. And, of course, the King of Anbia himself. The King ordered and emergency session of Parliament and it was unanimously voted to make the new territories actually part of Anbia proper, instead of just a colony. Immediately after it was voted to declare war on the State of Uir. The war had now escalated, the Anbian Royal Army had been fully pledged to protecting the region.

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The sharp-shooters were now in position. The mines had been set across the dirt road and they were up on a ledge from a nearby mountain with nearly an unimpeded view of the road below. About 2 kilometers ahead a large formation of Uir tanks and soldiers were marching slowly forward. The second battle of the war was about to take place...

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Six extremely large transport aircraft took off from Anbia Military District Airport Two (AMA2), each plane carried one hundred soldiers from the Anbian Regular Army, four tanks, and several tons of supplies. The pilots were given orders to land at the airport in the capital of Rilorna. When the pilots had asked how they were going to get to the area the government officials had said they did not know as of yet, but they would soon figure that out and radio it in to the pilots. They had, after all, eight hours to figure it out.

(OOC: The Kingdom of Anbia is eight hours away from the island by plane.)

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Minister Revina now sat at her desk in silence. Soon this silence would be shattered by the guns of war.

OOC: 6 or 7 miles? In km plz.


seven miles = 11.265408 kilometers.

Or just 11 Kilometers.

OOC2: I might not be able to do much today (Friday, United States, Eastern Standard Time). But I should have more time tomorrow.

:::Bump for Uiri's response:::

The sharp-shooters were now in position. The mines had been set across the dirt road and they were up on a ledge from a nearby mountain with nearly an unimpeded view of the road below. About 2 kilometers ahead a large formation of Uir tanks and soldiers were marching slowly forward. The second battle of the war was about to take place...

OOC: What kind of guns are your snipers using? What kind of tank mines? Would my aircraft be able to see the snipers?

OOC: What kind of guns are your snipers using? What kind of tank mines? Would my aircraft be able to see the snipers?

OOC: Your planes might be able to see them once they start shooting because they have orders to shoot until they are out of ammunition. But right now they are hidden on the ridge, you can't seem them unless they are shooting or you are right on top of them.

The rifle they are using is an older rifle. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M24_Sniper_Weapon_System here it is. And the anti-tank mines are really old soviet style TM-35 mine. (They are pretty much using whatever they can find.)

OOC2: I don't really know a whole lot about warfare so those two weapons were kinda picked at random off of wikipedia.... is that going to be a problem?

OOC: What about the battle? Do you want to 'call', have my troops stalled, yours stalled, my planes stalled and just cede the lands? Or once the battle is done and your capital bombed?

OOC: I am not going to win the war anyway, so is there any chance that we could sign a peace treaty and I could cede my lands to the Uiri State?

OOC: What about the battle? Do you want to 'call', have my troops stalled, yours stalled, my planes stalled and just cede the lands? Or once the battle is done and your capital bombed?

OOC: It would make more sense to have my snipers kill a few of your soldiers, have them get killed. And then have my capital bombed into oblivion ending all chance of reinforcements landing. (Minister Revina will be killed in the bombing.) You could probably do this in one post, and then we could move back towards diplomacy and have my lands ceded over to your dominion. Here I'll start:::

IC:

The snipers slowly moved to their final location. They took up their rifles and scanned the area below spotting the Uir soldiers quickly. They waited.... Barely a minute later the earth was shaken by an ear-splitting explosion and the sound of ripping metal. A tank had ran over an anti-tank mine. Before the columns had stopped moving the Anbian snipers were already shooting. The first bullet fired ran through a Uir soldiers leaving a trail of mist like blood over the vehicle behind him. The battle had begun.

occ: twist!

Official Colonial Communique

The House of Commons

By a vote of 83 to 17, the House of Commons of the Royal Zoingonian colony now states that the nations of Zarbli and Anbia have the right to use Italian and Croatian ports along the colony's coastline for almost any prupose. Also, the Anbian bank accounts back on Zoingo's mainland overseas are unfrozen and are now ready for transactions. The accounts were frozen due to not lose assets currently contained. And also, our merchants and privateers in the colony are also allowed to travel to Zarbli and Anbia now and sell their goods and services.

Sincerely,

Hulen Van Tarlen,
House Speaker

The above act is approved by Govenor Hexlem

OOC: So could I land troops in Zoingo territory and have them transported to my area for the battle?

*Cough* *Cough*

By a vote of 83 to 17, the House of Commons of the Royal Zoingonian colony now states that the nations of Zarbli and Anbia have the right to use Italian and Croatian ports along the colony's coastline for almost any prupose.

ooc: Timewarp!!!!!!

occ: twist!

Official Colonial Communique

The House of Commons

By a vote of 83 to 17, the House of Commons of the Royal Zoingonian colony now states that the nations of Zarbli and Anbia have the right to use Italian and Croatian ports along the colony's coastline for almost any prupose. Also, the Anbian bank accounts back on Zoingo's mainland overseas are unfrozen and are now ready for transactions. The accounts were frozen due to not lose assets currently contained.

OOC: So could I land troops in Zoingo territory and have them transported to my area for the battle?

*Cough* *Cough*

By a vote of 83 to 17, the House of Commons of the Royal Zoingonian colony now states that the nations of Zarbli and Anbia have the right to use Italian and Croatian ports along the colony's coastline for almost any prupose.

ooc: Timewarp!!!!!!

OOC: Aw, well that changes my entire plan... (I'll still probably lose, but it won't be a blowout.

"Minister Revina... In a surprise move by the nation of Zoingo we have been allowed access to their ports, and airstrips."

"Really? Interesting. Leave." the soldier left and Minister Revina dialed a number quickly on her cell phone.

"Yes, I need to speak with Defense Minister Chaan. Now!" Minister Revina waited patiently for the line to be connected.

"Yes, Revina?" Defense Minister Chaan sounded aggrevated.

"Are the transport airplanes already en route? Yes. Reroute them to land in Zoingo territory." she was cut off by Chaan.

"What?" he asked.

"We have been granted access to their lands to aid in our own defense. The reinforcments will land in Zoingo, from there we can launch a coordinated assault on Uir forces from their lands and the lands of Zarbli.

"What about Del Alamiin to the north? That must be our first priority."

"Yes, I know, but reinforcments will not get here soon enough to defend Del Alamiin, the capital will fall, and the area will be lost. Because of this, I, and a contingent of troops, are preparing to leave shortly. We will regroup in Zarbli and retake Del Alamiin. And then stage two will begin."

"What are you talking about Minister Revina?" Chaan asked hottly.

"The Zarblese Empire is weak. We will evict them from their colonial lands and begin our empire on Europia Conquistada." she hung up before Defense Minister Chaan could answer.

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The Defense Minister let his professional fascade slip for a moment, "Oh, the King is going to be pissed." he stood up and began making his way to the King's Quarters.

"Govenor Hexlem! Govenor Hexlem!" called a messenger.
"Yes, Maurice, what do you bring before me today?" He asked.
"Take a look at this telegram from the House of Commons," Maurice explained.

Govenor Hexlem looked at the notice, and then folded it up and gave it back to him.

"Sir? Are you not angry that the House of Commons has let the Anbians use our ports?" Maurice asked.

"I have more important matters right at the moment, and I left the legislature to do as they please for a while." Hexlem replied.

"Then are you not prepared for the Anbian army's arrival in Venice sometime this week?"

"What?!?!?" Hexlem asked in shock.

"Yes, a section of their army is landing here, in Venice sometime this week," Maurice explained.

"Okay, Okay, Okay, I......can....handle this," He thought outloud. "Prepare for their arrival, I want the bells from every tower to ring, the Gondolas, Water Taxis and Canal Busses to be decorated, and a big welcome in St. Marks Square!" he ordered.

"Yes Sir!"

OOC: I am jumping ahead a few hours.

"This is Anbia Military Transport 0067 requestion permission to land." The large transport craft flew in wide circles around the Airport in Venice. Apparently the men of Zoingo had been caught off guard.

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Minister Revina and her soldiers were driving down an old dirt road out of the capital of Del Alamiin. The guns of war had finally reached the city and they had to move fast. They had decided to change their course of action; they had decided to meet up with the Anbian Regular Army in Zoingo, Revina and the others were in for a long drive.

ooc: You do know what a satilite picture of Venice looks like don't you?
Like this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Venice.longshot.981pix.jpg

You would have to come to the island, and then continue north, because my railway is currently tearing up the countryside to the west....sorry for the inconvinience

IC: "Anbia Military Transport 0067 premission to land has been granted" the Ground Control radioed. "Please land at the Mestre Airstrip" (the white part on the map)

ooc: You do know what a satilite picture of Venice looks like don't you?
Like this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Venice.longshot.981pix.jpg

You would have to come to the island, and then continue north, because my railway is currently tearing up the countryside to the west....sorry for the inconvinience

IC: "Anbia Military Transport 0067 premission to land has been granted" the Ground Control radioed.


OOC: Alright, I am just going to shortly RP them landing then I have to go for a while.

IC:

"Thanks Venice Ground Control, see you on the tarmac. This is Anbia Military Transport 0067, over."

The transport craft made one more wide turn and positioned itself for a rough landing. The Altitude dropped to only a few thousand feet and the plane made its final approach.

"Govenor Hexlem, the Anbian forces have arrived outside the city," a messenger informed him.

"Good, Good," Hexlem replied. "We offered our ports, so we must show them the upmost hospitality"

occ: twist!

Official Colonial Communique

The House of Commons

By a vote of 83 to 17, the House of Commons of the Royal Zoingonian colony now states that the nations of Zarbli and Anbia have the right to use Italian and Croatian ports along the colony's coastline for almost any prupose. Also, the Anbian bank accounts back on Zoingo's mainland overseas are unfrozen and are now ready for transactions. The accounts were frozen due to not lose assets currently contained. And also, our merchants and privateers in the colony are also allowed to travel to Zarbli and Anbia now and sell their goods and services.

Sincerely,

Hulen Van Tarlen,
House Speaker

The above act is approved by Govenor Hexlem

Zarbli thanks the wisdom and generosity of the Zoigonian House of Commons and assures both our great nations will benefit from this deal.

The troops hightailed it out of there. The tanks had been destroyed at least in a practical sense and they knew that there was no way they could fight an enemy they could not see. The snipers took down a few guys but the rest of the companies (it was a battalion but the tank company was destroyed) ran as far as they could from the defense line of the Anbians. One [articular soldier noticed friendly aircraft sweep in the other direction.

The aircraft noticed the snipers but it was too late to launch any missiles at them at that point in time. The bombing took place as normal as apparently there were no air defenses around the capital. 4,000 kg (8,800 lb) per MiG-27 was released onto the city. Almost comically, one pilot said over the radio, "Cry 'Havoc!' and release the general-purpose bombs of war." Another answered, "Havoc." The total payload was 80,000 kg or 176,000 lb of general purpose bombs fell onto the city.

On the way back, the Rafales launched their Air-to-Surface missiles at where they thought the snipers might be. It didn't matter whether they were there or not. To the pilots it was more of a victory celebration than an attempt at enemy lives.

"This is bad. No, not bad, this is OUTRAGEOUSLY bad, that's what it is. We better do something before it's too late."

"We'll do nothing unless we're forced to. Have you seen the tanks, the airplanes? There's not even much we can actually do, Is there?"

"I suppose you think we should call the L.P. and tell him that. No, no, better, maybe we should call the EMPEROR and ask HIM what he thinks."

"Oh boy, we're f--"

"Pathetic. You're both pathetic little men. You don't deserve the right to bear your arms, or even to have a sit at this table."

"Let them be, Ron. In all these years I've learned that in times of crisis there're two kind of people, those who panic and those who act. I guess we can sort the two kinds out here, don't we?"

Lord Ronoan and Lady Ilaiva gazed fiercely at the Lords Iakapir and Aopol from the other side of the table. They both knew what it was about to happen, but didn't want to hear the words.

"I resignate from my office. From this moment on, Otsevai shall be protected by Lady Ilaiva." After saying that, Lord Iakapir stood up, bowed and left. He was vaguely aware of what should become of him when he arrives home. Lord Aopol watched, aprehensive.

"Say something you want, Lord Aopol? Or shall we set this matter the old fashion way?"

"I'll... just go"

When he left, the four lords of Ueporis were only two. Lady Ilaiva and Lord Ronoan finished their tea without any word. And than the black man stood up.

"Come on, Milady, we have a job to do."

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OOC: what military can I have with my 0% defense budget?

::BUMP FOR ANBIA'S REPLY::

OOC: what military can I have with my 0% defense budget?
[I am not in this thread, however was reading it as it is occuring right along my border. Anyways, in terms of defense budgets, just because NSEconomy or Tracker or some other such calculator says you have no defense budget doesn't mean you have to RP as such. The calculators are guidelines, general ideas of how much money you have, your economic power, where your preferences are, etc. You can always say that some of your education budget is taken and used to build tanks. You can even say you hired mercanry forces with Govt. Waste. Anyways, just letting you know that your defense budget is up to you, within reason. I'm not saying go give yourself a trillion dollar budget, but if you want, it is completely within your right to say you have a defense budget. Just RP it through increased taxes, or taking funds out of other places.]

[I am not in this thread, however was reading it as it is occuring right along my border. Anyways, in terms of defense budgets, just because NSEconomy or Tracker or some other such calculator says you have no defense budget doesn't mean you have to RP as such. The calculators are guidelines, general ideas of how much money you have, your economic power, where your preferences are, etc. You can always say that some of your education budget is taken and used to build tanks. You can even say you hired mercanry forces with Govt. Waste. Anyways, just letting you know that your defense budget is up to you, within reason. I'm not saying go give yourself a trillion dollar budget, but if you want, it is completely within your right to say you have a defense budget. Just RP it through increased taxes, or taking funds out of other places.]


ooc: Ding! Ding! Ding!, we have a winner!! Congraduations on winning *drumroll*........... a brand new car!

OOC: Sorry about the delay, but I won't be able to post another reply for a few more days, but as soon as I get the time I will continue this. Again, sorry about the delay, I will be back on as soon as possible.

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