NationStates Jolt Archive

The swim meets between the University of Hyperion Angry Badgers and the Hyperion State Bulldogs have always been epic in proportion. This meet was no exception. The competition was tight, and 2 points separated the teams as the swimmers took the starting blocks for the final race.

Students from both sides stood and cheered as the teams got ready. The college rivals taunted each other with an assorted mix of jeers, all in good fun, but still all very serious.

Then it happened.

A flash of light and a deafening roar was all those fortunate enough not to be in the blast direct path saw and heard. Bodies flew in different directions as the concussive force sprang out from the epicenter. People began to scatter, panicked. The epic confrontation had just become something entirely different.

Presidential Compound
Situation Room

15 Minutes Later

The president bounded into the situation room, so fast the marines barely had time to register who it was and react.

“What do we know?”

Nancy McNully responded first “Mr President 15 minutes ago an explosion occurred at the University of Hyperion during a sporting event there…”

“What do we know that I didn’t just watch on TV?” The president said as he sat at the head of the table.

“Early reports indicate that a man entered the pool area just before the blast, however they are not confirmed.”

“Suicide attack?” The President said, his voice wavering.

“No one has taken responsibility yet.” Nancy McNully corrected. “There’s no indication that this wasn’t a mechanical malfunction in the building and the man wasn’t a fan coming in the back door of the area.”

“Have we heard chatter?” The President asked.

“Some, but nothing that ranked specific enough to act on it.” The PIEA director said.

“… and now?”

“Nothing at all sir.”

“Ok, what’s happening there now?”

“Emergency Personnel are on location. There were several fires touched off and a chlorine gas leak caused by damage to the holding tanks for the pool. Initial death toll is 25 though it will probably change. Injury count is a ballpark of 100.” McNully started.

“I have two platoons from Hyperon Ground Combat Base en route to help with the rescue efforts as well as provide security, and two planes from the 1st Air Wing are patrolling the skys above the college. “ Fitz-Wallace added. “Your security detail is on high alert and as are all the boarder security forces.”

“Ok,. “ the president paused to gather his thoughts. “Take us to SAL 1. Keep monitoring the chatter for when it returns and checking to see if anyone claims responsibility for this, Fitz let’s get some more troops down there. If anyone steps up and claims responsibility for this I want to know in seconds what they ate for breakfast. Update me every 15 minutes I don’t care what I’m doing.

“Yes sir”

United States of Philimbesi
Philimbesi Intelligence and Espionage Association Headquarters
¾ of a Mile into Mount Santos.

The intel operator squinted slightly as she confirmed what she read. She reached over and pressed the button on her phone that summoned her administrator. He was at her desk in seconds, Situational Awareness Level 1 tended to make the admins jumpy. He scanned her screen solemnly. Confirming what she has seen he thanked her tersely and walked up to his office. Hitting the switch which activated the LED panels and afforded him instant privacy, he picked up his phone and pressed the button marked. “PRES COMP”


WHPP TV

Video of people running from the building, of bodies covered with bloodstained sheets. The same video that had been running for over 45 minutes now ran soundlessly in the background as the anchor discussed the same set of details.

Suddenly he anchor stopped speaking and pressed his monitor into his ear. After a second he looked up to the camera.

“We are receiving reports that a group that is calling themselves the “Sons of Truth” have claimed responsibility for the blast. In a statement posted on their website the group states “Today the Philimbesians have seen a taste of the truth, in the months to come there will be more!”

Official Declaration

The Autocratic Federated Empire sends its condolences to the Philimbesians and offers any assistance that may be required in bringing these apparent terrorists to justice, be it military assistance, intelligence or any other aid.

~Dr. Jules Hodz
First Minister

OOC: Not sure about the demonym, so apologies if it's wrong.

Presidential Compound
Situation Room

The doors thundered open as the president entered the room

"The Sons of Who?"

"Truth sir" the PIEA director said. "They are a new group, not on anyones radar, we're in the process of tracing the website now but it's well hidden. Going to take a few hours to get a fix on it. "

"Make it a couple hours, Ok what more do we know about the bombing?"

The NSA spoke up. "44 dead about 105 injured. The situation is stable, we've reviewed the security tape and several home videos being shot at the time of th blast the bombers took up strategic points..."

"Bombers?" The president asked

"Yes sir, three of them. The bombers took strategic points at the doors and one in the middle of the room. When the last one entered they detonated simultaneously."

"Jesus."

"We've received an offer of condolences and help from Akimond." Dontella Mosse piped in.

"Hodz. Tell him thank you, as soon as we've decided upon a course of action we'll inform him. "

"Yes sir. "

"I have to address the people in 10 minutes, and I have to call the parents of 44 kids tonight."

"49 sir... new numbers just in... I'm sorry."

"So am I, Ladies and Gentlemen, I want to find these Son of Truth and when we do we will show them the real truth."

"Yes sir" they responded in unison.

Office of the President
10 Minutes Later

My friends, today in the heart of Hyperion City, we were attacked, by cowardess, and fear. While the youths that represent our shinning light, our hope for a better tomorrow, met as sportsmen do, while they did battle in the light, a darkness full of hate, full of anger fell upon them, and us all.

Today 49 people were killed, 150 injured at the University of Hyperion. Most of them by this act of cowards, some though through acts of bravery. Four members of the Hyperion University swim team were killed when after they survived the blast and left the building, they returned inside to help. They ran back into the building, back into the fire.

The line to enter heaven is a long one tonight. The streets of heaven are overcrowded with angels. They are our friends, our families our teachers, our students, our angels. The streets of heaven are all too crowded with our souls tonight.

Yet every time we are challenged, every time this great nation of ours falters in it’s march toward freedom, every time this great people of ours is pushed down by something, we rise to the challenge, we find our stride and pick up the pace, and we push back with the force of all our voices, all of our hearts, and all of our strength as we proclaim “You will not hold us back, you will not keep us down, you will never ever win!”

We did not seek nor did we provoke this attack on our freedoms yet we will respond. This is the time for heroes, this is the time to run into the fire and help, this is the time to rise and show the world our light!

Thank you and God Bless.

The Imperium of Alaska condemns the attack and sends its condolences to the families of those killed in this dastardly attack.
We are ready to send whatever is in our power to help. From aid to soldiers, we stand by you.

Signed,
Logan McDonald
Prime Minister

Official Communique to the Phillimbesi Government



We offer our condolences to the families of the dead youth during the terrorist attack on your country and the Philippiniada people will offer their support whatever we may give to you and to the security of your nation.



General Taniada

Official Communication
Department of International Affairs

To General Taniada, Logan McDonald, Dr. Jules Hodz

We thank you for your show of support to our country in this dark time. At this time we do not require any more assistance. We will of course let you know if that changes.


Thank you
Donatella Mosse
Secretary Of International Affairs

OFFFICAL REPUBLIC OF COLSTREAM FOREIGN MINISTRY COMMUNICATION:

The Republic Of Colstream condemns this terrorist attack by "The Sons of Truth" and will give your government full co-operation in this situation. As an ally, we will give anything you need. Please request anything through the Colstream Embassy in your capital.

Signed, James Parker, President of The Republic Of Colstream.

Aragasol Sultanate Foreign Ministry

This tragic act that has left many innocent dead and wounded in your state. The Aragasol government under Sultan Hussein expresses condolenses to the senseless murder and we are willing to fly in a transport plane full of medical supplies to your nation-state to assist with the badly injuried civilians.