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It had been some time since the Emirate absorbed Kenya in what was supposed to have been a bloodless coup. What happened was utter chaos, as government loyalists were surrounded by pro-Emirate forces and a wild 14-hour battle in the streets of Nairobi tore the country apart. It was only after the 6th Abyssinian Division entered the scene and ordered peace, to the delight of some and the pain of others. It was a secret operation gone wrong, and the unofficial investigation was still seeking the source of their woes. Was it the untimely death of the Emir that put things in the dark? Was it an inside-man who ratted the Emirate's covert team? Was it even worse? The truth still lie and forever buried may it lie.

But now rumors of conflict in Niger have put the Emirate on the brink again, this time unconfirmed and unverifiable. It's not an Emirate operation, but the crisis is deep. The Kingdom of Kopparbergs Africa is under attack. Unfortunately, the man in charge screwed up the translation orders and read "Nigerian" instead of "Nigerien" - the effects of this error was an unilateral intervention in Nigeria. And any invasion of a country will leave scars, and the scars immediately opened fire as the 1st Republican Division began entering the country.

Attacking:

1st Republican Division of the Republican Protectorate of Chad
-45,000 troops
--20,000 supply and logistical personnel
--4,000 ordnance personnel
--3,000 command and special operations personnel
--18,000 combat personnel
:: 50 Merkava tanks
:: 100 Fahd-30 IFV
:: 150 M113 APC
:: 35 M109A1 155mm self-propelled howitzers

Supported by elements of the Chadian Air Force
--16 F-14


Coming up to support the immediate intervention would be epic 6th Division of the Sudanese Corps - of the fame from the war against Asherton and Sistan.
-40,000 troops
--17,000 supply and logistical personnel
--3,500 ordnance personnel
--2,500 command and special operations personnel
--16,000 combat personnel
:: 100 Merkava tanks
:: 150 Fahd-30 IFV
:: 150 M113 APC
:: 50 M109A1 155mm self-propelled howitzers

Supported by elements of the Emirate Air Force
--16 F-14
--16 Lavi Type-4

Each man is individually armed with HK G36 rifles [produced by DPR, licensed by TG6R], or with squad equipment [HMG, RPG, etc].

OOC: I'm going to edit this post as soon as I do a little research on whatever is still in Nigeria. Expect more resistance here though, since hey, after all, this is the most populous nation in Africa. :D By the way, I love your reason to attack. A mistranslation on these two countries is one of the most creative mistakes I've ever witnessed someone come up with. Bravo!

The ALM Forces would be oddly met with silence on the eastern border. With Biafra breaking away from the rest of the Kopparbergs and Nigeria, forming its own nation...again, most of the military forces in Nigeria were concentrating on the breakaway state. Corrupt government and military officials battled over the oil wells on the delta region while most of the different Nigerian poeples had returned to their old ways of sectarian violence and competition. Most of the people around in the North to witness the ALM Border Crossing greeted it as more of an act of salvation than a hostile movement since the rest of the nation had mostly left them in the dust. The military and rebels were more concerned with other things than the North anyways...

The ALM Forces would be oddly met with silence on the eastern border. With Biafra breaking away from the rest of the Kopparbergs and Nigeria, forming its own nation...again, most of the military forces in Nigeria were concentrating on the breakaway state. Corrupt government and military officials battled over the oil wells on the delta region while most of the different Nigerian poeples had returned to their old ways of sectarian violence and competition. Most of the people around in the North to witness the ALM Border Crossing greeted it as more of an act of salvation than a hostile movement since the rest of the nation had mostly left them in the dust. The military and rebels were more concerned with other things than the North anyways...

[ooc: I'll admit that the inspiration comes from your pacification campaign Niger - I felt that someone had to make a mistake sometime, so might as well make it an IC mistake]

The Republican Division found it very odd marching through Nigerian territory, greeted from village to village as heroes and saviors. It seemed evident that there was a hostile invasion taking place, but given the absence of enemy combatants, they were left wondering where the heck was the fighting. That was only half of the story too. It seemed that more people were coming to the villages daily, and half of the people there didn't speak the same language.

They patched a message to General Ibrihim Mustafar - commander of the 6th Division - "General Mustafar, we have encountered heavy civilian presence. No enemy presence. Most of Northern Highway is secure: cities Maiduguri, Damaturu, Dutse have been secured. No hostile presence. No invader. Scores of civilians appear by night, presence of civilians has nearly doubled in most occupied locations since the commencement of operations. I am terribly confused, but didn't the Defense Ministry say that we were stopping an invasion? If so, where's the invasion?"

General Mustafar had arrived in N'djamena in advance of his division, receiving the message almost the instant he landed in the city. Since the Darfur campaign, the city had increased in prosperity. It was a stunning example of reconstruction in the Emirate's image - of course, it was a solitary example in the entire country, but it was an example to be modeled throughout the rest of the Republic. And ideally, when the whole mess in Nigeria was over, the Emirate [specifically the Republican Protectorate] would assume responsibility over the entire operation to bring the same sort of prosperity to the invaded territories in Nigeria. The only problem was that there was no invasion, and it troubled General Mustafar very much. He signaled to his adjutants, "Send a message to the Defense Ministry. 1st Republican Division has arrived in Northern Nigeria to protect people against invasion. Well received by people, but no hostiles. What shall 6th Division do?"

"No hostiles? I've never heard of such an invasion before. No hostiles, General?"

"Just write the message. I'm not asking for an editorial."

"Yes sir."

ooc: waiting for Candistan...

OOC: Sorry, finals just ended, so I'll be editing this post ASAP to catch up. Sorry!

IC (EDIT): While the ALM forces proceeded further South and West, the crowds of cheering people would grow smaller. They were entering the territory closer to the conflict zone, and soon, the warring factions would have a new party in on the action. Scattered pockets of wayward rebels attempted resistance against the invaders using small arms, but the effect of these attacks had yet to be seen as anything more than a niusance, albeit brave. While the survivors of these ambushes would run off to the more populated centers to attempt to spread the word, little attention was paid due to the increasing conflict in the oil fields and Biafra. Unfortunately for the Military and the rebels, they were all in for a nasty surprise.

General Mustafar had only arrived in Maiduguri just yesterday, and already the northern border with Niger had been secured. It was only then that the source of refugees was discovered and a grave error had been discovered among it.

"Are you telling me we were supposed to intervene in Niger? What the hell do you mean?" Mustafar was already yelling at the phone. The 1st Republican Division had organized its principal units with supporting aerial cavalry to move south to Abidjan, where they were finding increased resistance. If the invasion happened in Niger, why were they in Nigeria?

"You're telling me the $#@%ing translator mixed up the two countries? They both belonged to the Kopparbergs King Mohammed! How can you mix them up?... No, we are not withdrawing our forces. I don't care what that King has to say. We have men encountering resistance in this country, and we're going to restore order to it. One way or another!... Well, you can tell the Emir that we were attacked, and have something to protect here. I don't care if it's a lie!"

The phone rattled against the table as Mustafar exited the room. General Duchay of the Republican Division was a bit shaken. "I take it that things went well?"

"Far from it. We're in the wrong country."

"How did that happen?" Duchay replied.

"Some $#@%ing translator read 'Nigerian' instead of 'Nigerien' or something like else. I suppose it makes more sense in English."

"Well, I hope so. But what are we going to do? We can't just turn these men back. I've lost 6 soldiers in about 15 confrontations, and my casualties are growing every day. The enemy grows smarter every day."

"We'll institute order and find out what's going on. Round up a few of the prisoners and extract any information you can find from them. Make sure it's good information. In the meantime, I'm calling N'djamena to send a few of their Civil Services people to start running the hospitals and whatever else they run. The key to running an efficient invasion is to make the people like you. It sure costs a lot, but I don't want to fight these damned rebels on one hand and turn around to fight the same people we're liberating. Or whatever that word is."

"So we're staying?"

"Yes. Continue to move on Abidjan. We'll make a move for Lagos soon enough, and see what the mess is all about."

Just then, a messenger came from the radio room. "General Mustafar, we've got hostile contacts along the Northern Road!"

"Where?"

"The stretch in Cameroon. Apparently, some local warlord didn't take too nicely at our common use of these roads."

"Warlord? What's the world gone to? Send word to the Ministry. Have them mobilize another division to deal with this 'Warlord'. Teach him to cross us again."

"This is growing out of hand..." Duchay said, sighing lamentably.

Mustafar shook his head. He bristled his mustache, saying, "Nothing is out of hand until you can't grab it anymore. In which case, you send the air force to bomb the hell out of them."

Word had reached the Coast and the Military began to realize the scope of the problem on their hands. If the ALM military was in town, there was more to worry about than the secession of Biafra. While the Military leadership attempted to contact the Biafrans to make a cease-fire, more trained forces were allocated Northeast to try to buy time for the main body of the Military to regroup and set up a defensive plan.

The Guards Brigade, based in Abuja, began to mobilize and prepare for a viscious fight against the superior ALM Military. The remaining fighter jets had been readied and prepared to protect the brunt of the Nigerian Military once the ALM Forces made their way far enough South.

As the Kopparbergs Kingdoms continued to crumble, it was hoped that order would be restored on it’s own. Though as the days turned into weeks, no such event was forthcoming. With the Republic’s strategic position becoming more tedious by the day, something needed to be done or the Republic would soon find it’s economy and by extension it’s very livelihood grounding to a halt. Still, the Republic couldn’t just outright invaded a sovereign nation and at this moment the Republic didn’t need anymore headaches then the ones it was already dealing with.

After weeks of hard work, the Republic had finally come to an agreement with the one nation in the region who’s influence could single handily decided the outcome of the mission the Republic had found itself unwillingly committed to. That nation was the Emirate of Alif Laam Miim.

With the agreements signed, now come the difficult part. As Algeria was considered the most vital to the Republic and also considering it was the largest and most populous state the Republic had declared a protectorate over. Algeria was given the highest priority followed by Morocco, then the Cape Verde Islands and last any assistance the Emirate might required. Within hours of it’s official declaration, the first Republican troops began to arrive from the Iberian Kingdom. The first step deemed towards creating the maximum amount of goodwill and easing any unnecessary tension was the securing of the Capital Algiers and the outlying area.

From it’s bases in the Iberian Kingdom, the first to arrive was the 7th "Espana" Infantry Division which was given the task of securing Houari Boumedienne Airport and Boufarik Airbase. Following the 7th division was the La Reina Special Forces Battalion. From Gibraltar was dispatched the Royal Gibraltar Infantry Regiment to the city of Ceuta for operations in Northern Morocco. In addition, a Combat Air Patrol was started over Algeria and Morocco. Once the Boufarik Airbase was deemed secured, a fighter squadron would be temporary assigned to extended fighter coverage to the majority of Algeria.

From Rota Naval Base, a few assault ships and resupply ships were dispatched to the Canary and Madeira Islands where they would pick up the João Gonçalves Zarco Infantry Battalion and a Regiment of the 50th "Espana" Infantry Division to transport them to the Cape Verde Islands. In addition, a small fleet of frigates and patrol craft were dispatched from Naval bases in the Canary and Madeira Islands to secure the waters around the Cape Verde Islands.

Additional forces from the Iberian Kingdom, the United Netherlands and Madagascar would follow over the proceeding days and weeks. [OCC: To be listed in the next post]

News from the Front indicated a more broad conflict than earlier anticipated. An emergency Ministry meeting was called to settle the dust on the situation.

"So you're saying we invaded Nigeria when we should have intervened in Niger?"

"It's supposed to make more sense in English..."

"We got our reports in English! That's not the problem though. If we're supposed to be in Niger, why are we fighting rebels and outlaws and otherwise bad people in Nigeria and Cameroon? There's something going on here."

"Well, General Mustafar has called for an additional division be mobilized for deployment into the Cameroon region."

"Well, find one and send it there as soon as possible. We don't want our lines to break. Now... there's the issue what to do with Nigeria and Cameroon when we're done. Kopparbergs is a dying breed. The last resurgence was perhaps the last breath, and the long ally is now dead. We've made arrangements with the RUN to divide the territory into protectorate spheres, based on our geographic orientation. They have claimed protectorship over the territories north and west of Niger. We've got operations in place to stake our protection over Nigeria and Cameroon, and the Emirate Navy has indicated that Socotra is a priority for Red Sea security. And there remains the issue of Jerusalem."

"We can't invade Jerusalem! That will start another war! A bigger war! Too many people will die for the sake of that city."

"We don't invade it. We're doing what we need to do in the meantime, but Jerusalem is going to be tricky."

"So what do we do in the meantime?"

"General Mustafar says his primary objective is to seize the population centers in Abidjan and Lagos. We will support him. Send in an air force task force, F-15E and Lavi Mk4 planes. If Sweden ever gets around to hearing us, maybe we'll get those Gripen planes as well..."

"Sir?"

"Oh, pardon me. Just send our planes and clear the way."

"Yes, sir."

If Sweden ever gets around to hearing us, maybe we'll get those Gripen planes as well..."

HUH:confused: I hope that's a joke because, if not. :rolleyes:Have you tried speaking Swedish?:rolleyes::D

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Part 2: Day Two and Three

Once the area around Boufarik and Houari Boumediene had been deemed secured, troops of the 7th Infantry Division began to move out to secure the government buildings and agencies necessary to keep a country running. The first priority was the power grid. With at least power, a semblance of civilization could be maintain and would be the first step of gaining the support of the civilian population. The next step was gaining the support of what remained of the de facto government. By working with what was left of the local government and military, order could be that much more quickly reestablish. While, support and contacts were being built up, additional troops along with food and water were continuing to be brought in.

From the Iberian Kingdom was the addition of the 5th "Huzaren Espana" Armored Division, the 32nd "Espana" Infantry Regiment, the 2nd "Paracaidista" Parachute Regiment and the Farnesio Special Forces Battalion. Landing at Ouargla, Laghouat and Boufarik airbases in Algeria. Their task was the security of Laghouat, Ouargla and Illizi provinces with the exception of the 5th Armored Division assigned to the defense of Algiers. Arriving from the United Netherlands was the De vrijheid voor Brussel Infantry Regiment and the IJzertoren Special Forces Battalion to support operations from Boufarik in Northern Algeria. The final member of the Republic to send troops was Madagascar, sending the Tana Infantry Regiment and the Mahajanga Infantry Regiment to Boufarik for operations in Northern Algeria. As time went on, should additional troops be needed in Algeria, they would be available for use. In the meantime, the Republic now began to turn it’s attention to Morocco and the Cape Verde Islands.

With the Republic having finally committed itself to involvement in Northern Africa [Morocco/Algeria], the Republic began to very closely watch the situation in Niger and Nigeria should least conflict in those regions spill over the borders into Algeria. A situation if at possible, the Republic was hoping not to have to deal with.

Though troops had began arriving quite quickly in Algeria and Morocco, the operation in question had come about so fast it had not even had the chance yet to be named. By the end of the second day though, all that had changed, Operation Kopparbergs was under way.

[ooc: that's a reference to the fact that I've made several orders for Swedish stuff, but the guy RPing as Sweden always disappears sometime after that - oh, and Candistan? Could you post a reply? or should I start doing it?]

[ooc: that's a reference to the fact that I've made several orders for Swedish stuff, but the guy RPing as Sweden always disappears sometime after that - oh, and Candistan? Could you post a reply? or should I start doing it?]

Well not to worry, as I'm roleplaying Sweden now I should hopefully not disappear without a trace. I should also have another post up in about a week.

ooc: I'll post a reply first thing tomorrow, I've just been a little busy lately due to a really crappy week at school plus a bit of family business I had to attend to. It was a bad week.

The Guards had moved into place and set up their positions. It was stupidity to attack the ALM force head on, so a strategy of ambush and sapping was set in place. Soldiers hid in buildings in the towns where the scouts had said ALM forces were near. Roadside bombs made from spare ordinance were set up in inconspicuous places, such as in bushes covered by dirt, in heaps of junk on the sides of roads and in drainage tubes beneath the roads.

Meanwhile, in the south, the Biafrans and the Military had reached a temporary cease-fire. While the Military began gearing for a probable losing war against the ALM, the Biafrans deg in once more, enjoying a brief moment of peace while the Military wasn't on their tails. The Oil-Rich Southwest was heavily guarded by the Military, as the generals wanted to suck as much profit from the wells as they could while they were still in power.

The commanders were making progress on Abidjan, controlling the entire northern frontier with Niger. The Niger Delta was still left to the rebels, unwittingly leaving them to fortify their position while the 1st Division advanced into hostile territory, with increasingly intelligent recourses.

"That's the fifth IED we've encountered ini the past 24 hours! What the hell is going on around there?"

General Mustafar had by this time taken effective control of the military operations, as the theater commander. The 1st Division wasn't faring too well in the face of general explosions. And the 6th Division was waiting to take care of the left-overs. But it was hard to take the left-overs if the shock troops never made it through in the first place.

"We are going to seize Abidjan by the end of this week, and Lagos by the end of the next! If it means more air strikes, then so be it! I want this IED activity to stop!"

The phone rattled as Mustafar hung up the phone. General Duchay remarked to himself how the man seemed to gain weight by the day. "General Mustafar, might I suggest that we form an alliance with one of these rogue commanders? After all, we have to convince them that we are here for them, not for us."

"I've thought on that, but it's too risky. They have to realize that it's ALM and not whoever the hell is out there that will be in charge of the situation. We'll just have to give them an example that will encourage them that working with us is better than working against us. Eh? We've caught activity from aerial reconnaissance that the oil wells are in operation. I think if we knock them out, then we stand a chance at convincing them to work with us."

"Knock out the oil wells? Well, then we'd have to fix it back up!"

"Well, we can afford the loss. Can they?"

"I doubt it."

"General Duchay. One of these days, we will learn the valuable art of expendable costs, and the ALM Coalition will be feared for tactful elimination of valuable targets. But until then, we'll just be the stuck-up humanitarian freaks out to save the world from itself."

"I kind of like that way, though. People like us for that."

"People like you until they can't have their way. The Emirate needs a stronger hand than the hand over oil. We won't keep it forever, you know? Build it up today for tomorrow, and then we'll be strong for a long time." Mustafar looked at the map, and highlighting the oil fields, he gave out the orders. "Get an air strike to these locations. Burn the oil wells and everything else in the area. Minimize civilian losses, although don't avoid it either. The Emirate has a generous hand for compensation, I hear."

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Sort of IC:

The 28th Division, stationed at Juba, has been called for mobilization to engage hostile elements in Cameroon. The 28th Division shall have the following compliment:
-50,000 troops
--25,000 supply and logistical personnel
--4,500 ordnance personnel
--3,500 command and special operations personnel
--17,000 combat personnel
:: 50 Merkava tanks
:: 100 Fahd-30 IFV
:: 150 M113 APC
:: 50 M109A1 155mm self-propelled howitzers


The Emirate Air Force has launched an air strike with the following air compliment:

--- 32 F-14
--- 32 Lavi Type-4
--- 6 Mirage 2000

The airstrikes against the oil wells caught the Military completely by surprise. The few MiGs and Alpha Jets left in comission scrambled, albeit to very little effect. The Guards in the North continued their sapping and sabetuer activities in a futile attempt to delay the ALM advance. Meanwhile, while the majority of the Military prepared for the final battle of Lagos, a few Generals wired money to offshore accounts, a large one being the Dominican International Banking Service, with others being some in the Caymans and other Islands. A prominent General and his staff boarded a military frigate and set sail in the Atlantic under the cover of darkness towards the West. Other military leaders boarded planes and boats to other nearby areas in an attempt to escape, causing the beginning of the end for the remnants of the Nigerian Military.

Part 3: Day Four and Five of Operation Kopparbergs

The Cape Verde Islands: After an uneventful journey and stop over in the Canary and Madeira Islands, the assault fleet carrying elements of the 50th "Espana" Infantry Division and the João Gonçalves Zarco Infantry Battalion had finally arrived off the Cape Verde Islands. The first task given was the securing of the Capital city of Praia, followed by The Sotavento islands. Once the southern archipelago islands were captured and secured, the remaining northern or Barlavento islands would be next. The entire operation was excepted to take about a week with no resistance expected from the local population. The ten thousand formal Kopssarbergs army soldiers who once guarded the Cape Verde Islands was a matter all entirely different. If, even a few thousand of them offer any type of organized resistance, it would throw the whole operation to quickly secure the islands into chaos.

Algeria: Within a few days, some signs of success were beginning to show. Working with the local government and military commanders in Algiers, a semblance of order was finally starting to emerge. Still, with a army once numbering 55,000 and an air force of 40,000. The Republic was still a long way off from bringing the nation of Algeria back from the brink of despair. Though the majority of those forces had simply evaporated into civilians following the collapse of The Kingdom of Kopparbergs Africa, a small minority on the other hand were causing major problems for the Republic, the local Algerian government and it’s citizens. Small skirmishes were becoming more and more common as Iberian and then other forces of the Republic arrived in country. If it wouldn’t have been for the few thousand soldiers of the reconstituted Algiers army working closely with the Republic in the early days, the Republic would have found it’s job exceeding more difficult then it was. Even more good news, was the continuing influx of military personnel re-pledging their support and loyalty to what was now a new government beginning to form in Algeria.

By the end of the fifth day, over 45,309 military and support personnel had arrived in country with an additional 15,707 personnel in the form of the Fianar Infantry Division excepted to arrive from Madagascar over the following days. Divided between the 32nd "Espana" Infantry Regiment, the 2nd "Paracaidista" Parachute Regiment and the Farnesio Special Forces Battalion was the securing of the Oil and Natural Gas supplies of Ouargla and Illizi provinces. With the 32nd otherwise occupied in restoring order and control to these two provinces, the 1st "Paracaidista" Parachute Regiment was dispatched to take over the duties of the 32nd regiment in Laghouat province. Following the 1st PR to Laghouat province would be the 1st "Espana" Infantry Regiment, with the 1st PR then being transferred to oversee Ouargla province.

Morocco: Though, during the first few days of the operation, the Republic’s attention was mostly focused on Algeria due to the vast energy resources Algeria sent to The Iberian Kingdom and others within the Republic, Morocco had not been forgotten about. Operating from bases in Gibraltar and Ceuta, the Royal Gibraltar Infantry Regiment working alongside local leaders had brought the first region of Morocco under control, the region of Tangier-Tétouan. Through it’s contacts in Morocco that had been built up over the years through it’s trade deals and alliance with the Kopparbergs Kingdoms, the Republic began the work of making a deal that would start to bring Morocco into the fold of the Republic and at the same time reestablish order without the need for a large number of Republican forces. The deal was simple, in exchange for it’s support in dealing with Algeria by either not attacking it or providing local troops to help support Republican operations in Algeria. The Republic and more specifically, the Iberian Kingdom would cede the ownership of Ceuta to Morocco along with continuing to recognize Moroccan ownership of Melilla. In addition, Morocco would be granted to have first access to resources when and if Algeria was brought back under control of it’s local government. Furthermore, Morocco would be guaranteed it’s independence even if it’s new government choose not the join the Republic.

At first, the process was slow going as the many towns and city leaders of Morocco, only slowly pledge their support to the new government and to the Republic. Once a town or city pledged it’s support, if it so desired it military protection would be provided by Republican forces along with food, water and medicine. Though the task was slow going at first, once a minority of towns and cities of Morocco had been gained. Their support was quickly followed by province and then regional leaders. To assist the new Morocco government-once the deal had been signed- in quickly restoring order to it’s capital and the outlying area, the Solvay Infantry Division and the Hendrik de Man Infantry Division was sent from the United Netherlands to provided assistance to the reconstituted Morocco military of some 20,000 army; 20,000 air force and 1,250 Special Elite Force personnel bringing a grand total to some 51,250 Moroccan military personnel in Northern Morocco. Still with over 120,000 personnel in who knows what condition scatted all over Southern Morocco, the reformed Moroccan state and the Republic [United Netherlands] had their work cut out for them. It was only hoped, that a great deal of these forces could be convinced to re-pledge their loyalty to the new government as they had with the old government.

OCC: Since, you guys are engaging rebel Kopparbergs forces in Nigeria and who knows where else I thought you might like an idea of what you are up against. Though this was Kopps military before the collapse, if even half of those forces were to offer resistance against you it would be quite a headache.

Kopparbergs Military (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11602386&postcount=28)

Military Transmission to the RUN Forces in Former Kopparbergs Algeria
FSWA Military Command

Attention, all RUN forces. As you may or may not know, the the Federal Military 2nd Mauritanian Army Corps is currently in occupation of the Tindouf and Adrar Prefectures of Former Kopparbergs Algeria. We have been in occupation of the area for some time [ooc: look at the Operation: Mansa Musa thread. It's detailed in the first post and the invasion posts.] and wish to notify your forces of our presence there. We have set up a base of operations in the aforementioned places and are in relative control of the situation. Therefore, we ask that no RUN Military incursions occur in any FSWA-Administered areas to prevent any potential accidental conflict from occuring.

OCC: I don't know how much control you have over the province(s) because as of your last post you were only starting to invade it and I don't think those 50,000 army + 30,000 air force personnel based in the surrounding area are going to make your life any easier. Even I was going to roleplay that force giving me a major headache, which it is.

*Tindouf [50,000 army + 30,000 air force]

IC: Encoded message to FSWA Military Command from Jean-Claude Santer, Secretary-General of the Republic

Our intelligence had indicted that you were conducting operations in those provinces in question.

However, as the Republic has declared a protectorate over all of Algeria, along with Morocco and the Cape Verde Islands. The Republic kindly requests that as soon as you are able to, that you withdraw all your forces from the provinces of Tindouf and Adrar and turn over their jurisdiction to the Republic and the Algerian government. In return, the Republic is willing to offer you some form of compensation that can be decided at a later date.

I would also like to inform you that Republican troops will soon began arriving in Tindouf and Adrar provinces and they will defend themselves if fired upon, who ever that happens to be. [OCC: My goal is/was to secure the capital (done), the oil and gas fields(underway) and then the borders(underway). My forces are coming, you can be sure of that. How you decided to react to them is entirely up to you.]

OCC: I don't know how much control you have over the province(s) because as of your last post you were only starting to invade it and I don't think those 50,000 army + 30,000 air force personnel based in the surrounding area are going to make your life any easier. Even I was going to roleplay that force giving me a major headache, which it is.

*Tindouf [50,000 army + 30,000 air force]

IC: Encoded message to FSWA Military Command from Jean-Claude Santer, Secretary-General of the Republic

Our intelligence had indicted that you were conducting operations in those provinces in question.

However, as the Republic has declared a protectorate over all of Algeria, along with Morocco and the Cape Verde Islands. The Republic kindly requests that as soon as you are able to, that you withdraw all your forces from the provinces of Tindouf and Adrar and turn over their jurisdiction to the Republic and the Algerian government. In return, the Republic is willing to offer you some form of compensation that can be decided at a later date.

I would also like to inform you that Republican troops will soon began arriving in Tindouf and Adrar provinces and they will defend themselves if fired upon, who ever that happens to be. [OCC: My goal is/was to secure the capital (done), the oil and gas fields(underway) and then the borders(underway). My forces are coming, you can be sure of that. How you decided to react to them is entirely up to you.]

ooc: I wasn't rping the resistance there so i wouldn't have known, ask ALM about it.
IC: To Secretary-General Santer
From FSWA Military Command

After a short deliberation, it has been decided that we will move the 2nd Mauritanian Army Corps out of the said prefectures, but we would like to make the handoff only when your troops arrive. We moved into the prefectures in order to create a buffer zone between the fallen Kingdom and us, so our decision is standing that we will only leave once it is verified that RUN Military elements are in stable control of the areas. This is merely for our own National Security, and we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

[ooc: I was under the impression that Candistan was waiting for something in Algeria, although that might have been an error on my part. I was aware that Kopparbergs had something at Tindouf, but I was unaware at the size until now. In any case, what do you want to do about it Candi?]

The map in Nigeria was beginning to look more comfortable. Operations by the 28th Division in Cameroon had secured the supply lines, and Abidjan had been taken, with minimal effort (but not minimal costs - about 600 casualties were recorded, estimates say 1000). But that was only one half of the story. The majority of the battle has been stocked at Lagos, the largest population concentration in the country. Hackers watched the sudden flow of cash from Nigeria into overseas accounts, although they were unable to stop it - partially due to orders and partially due to the surprise speed and level of encryption taken to ensure that it was safe.

General Mustafar got word of these transfers and decided on a new course of action.

"Their leaders are fearing the worst and have already prepared for an attack. I think we should send the city of Lagos a message. Someone take a dictation." Immediately, a bunch of staffers got some notepads and pens.

"To the City of Lagos and its Citizens.

We of the Emirate ALM Coalition wish to spare you of hostilities and invoke the Emir's gracious mercy upon your rebellion against the Kopparbergs Kingdom. In due, in return for a peaceful transfer of control from your rebellious leadership to our firm and gracious control, we will offer protection in the meantime against all forces until the Kopparbergs Kingdom can restore order to you. We have medical staff, finance, food, and labor services to offer, whereas you are in your city. You are not yet surrounded, but in three days time, your city will only have the sea to spare you. If you do respond in 3 days time, or you attack our forces without warning, we will terminate this agreement and hold no quarter for insurgents. We hope that by offering this gracious plea, you can consider the welfare of your people over that of your rebellious leaders, who even now flee your lands to horde their wealth elsewhere. Come to us, and we will show you true mercy.

General Mustafar,
Commander 6th Division"

The dictation stopped and the staffers quickly went out to send a message to the city. Mustafar then smiled and ordered an artillery barrage for about 5 minutes. "Just to show them that we mean business."

He sent word of the massive financial transfer to Al Qahirah, where the Ministry of Foreign Relations made a quick note to the international Community:

"It has been brought to the attention of Emirate authorities that insurgents and rebels in Nigeria have suddenly and irresponsibly funneled a massive amount of capital to overseas accounts. It is to our attention that these finances were used in terrorist attacks against the Kingdom of Kopparbergs and the Emirate, and as such, the Emirate has made its resolve to seize these funds and appropriate them properly. We are calling upon various financial institutions to freeze these funds and in time revert control of them to the Emirate, whereupon we may restore the capital to its proper owners in the Kopparbergs Protectorate state in Nigeria. Any financial institution that cooperates with the Emirate will be generously compensated by the Emirate and the Kingdom of Kopparbergs. We hope that ample effort will be made to stop the flow of cash in the hands of terrorists and insurgents."


[SIC - speaking of Nigerian banks...]

A secret meeting was transpiring in Sharm ash Shaykh, among members of the Defense Ministry - the venerable General Staff.

"We need to take Jerusalem."

One of the commanders from Abyssinia objected to the proposal. "It's folly. There's no way we can convince the people of Jerusalem to embrace the Emirate."

"We can convince them otherwise. For the first time, we have better resources militarily to force Jerusalem to kneel to us."

"Kneel? That sounds like oppressive conquest. We're here to liberate Jerusalem from terrorists. Or wannabe terrorists."

"So how do we go about this plan to restore a functioning government in Jerusalem?"

"I have the perfect plan. We'll make a coup."

"We tried a coup in Kenya and it almost failed. What makes you think that a coup in Jerusalem would fare any better?"

"We have experience. And besides that, we have leverage too."

"What leverage? We have nothing."

"Kopparbergs has many commanders, many of whom are friendly to the Emirate. We have cooperated on many occasions. I have a feeling that if we pull the right strings, we can convince some of these generals to come with us. Of course, we wouldn't take control over Jerusalem per se. We would provide a competent governor to take control in Jerusalem and the Kingdom proper. That's never been the issue - who would expect the greatest Islamic state since the Ottoman Empire to return to Jerusalem on such a short notice?"

"Well... I think we will need more time to ponder our options. We must consider this carefully or have international attention fixed upon us for a long while. We've already got some fire in Nigeria, considering our intervention in an existing military conflict between corrupt government forces and rebels."

"Alright. We'll reconvene later. Any word from Socotra?"

"We've had some complaints by the local governor on the island that the Marines sent to acquire their surrender were rude. They have appealed to Addis Ababa to have his command relinquished."

"Hm. We don't want to cave to that sort of demand, but in the spirit of maintaining our good will, could we consider some sort of forced retirement? We'll make him happy."

"I agree. Forced retirement. It shows that we care about complaints and gets him a happy life. Maybe a future job in the Ministry?"

"Indeed. Get him to Al Qahirah ASAP."

"Very well."

With the generals fleeing across the nation and the Military falling into disarray, the chances of an organized insurgency grew smaller and smaller in the passing hours. The artillery barrage on the capital only furthered along these troubles, leading to looting, rioting and general chaos in the streets. The small group of intellectuals still left in the capital decided to call a dialogue with the ALM force in order to stop the violence, for the greater good of Nigeria.

About two hours after the barrage...

A Toyota Minibus painted white with a Nigerian Flag waving alongside a white flag with a peace symbol painted onto it drove across the bumpy road towards the ALM Military's encampment. Inside was a small group of Doctors, Professors and Religious officials hell-bent on stopping the violence occuring in their native lands as soon as possible.

As the vehicle approached the encampment, the leader of the group, Dr. Henry Moragu, stepped out onto the ground with a loudspeaker.

"Attention!" he announced in English. "I am Dr. Henry Moragu, chair of the Nigerian Peace Coalition. I request an audience with the commander of this force. It is imperative that we are able to speak with him as soon as possible to end this senseless and aimless violence which has wreaked havoc across our lands for so long. What say you?"

ooc: I wasn't rping the resistance there so i wouldn't have known, ask ALM about it.
IC: To Secretary-General Santer
From FSWA Military Command

After a short deliberation, it has been decided that we will move the 2nd Mauritanian Army Corps out of the said prefectures, but we would like to make the handoff only when your troops arrive. We moved into the prefectures in order to create a buffer zone between the fallen Kingdom and us, so our decision is standing that we will only leave once it is verified that RUN Military elements are in stable control of the areas. This is merely for our own National Security, and we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding in this matter. Furthermore, we understand and agree to your terms. As soon as the borders are secured and the new government in Algeria and Morocco are in place, the Republic hopes trade and international relations will be able to be resumed.

You will be notified a few hours in advance of when Iberian forces will be arriving.

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Part 4: Week 1/Week 2

Algeria: With an understanding agreed to and the notification sent, the following troops were dispatched to secure the borders between Southern Algeria and the FWSA [Federated States of West Africa]. The 2nd "Espana" Infantry Regiment and the 3rd "Espana" Infantry Regiment would secure the province of Béchar while establishing a base of operations in the city of Béchar. The 17th "Espana" Infantry Regiment and 18th "Espana" Infantry Regiment along with a few Battalions of the reformed Algerian army would secure the province of Tindouf and establish a base of operations in the provincial capital of Tindouf. At the same time, the reformed Algerian government working alongside the Republic would seek to reincorporate the thousands of former Kopparbergs soldiers based in Tindouf and the surrounding area, into the reforming Algerian military. The 8th "Espana" Infantry Division would secure the province of Adrar and it’s capital city for a base of operations, while the 10th "Espana" Infantry Division would secure the province of Tamanghasset and proceed to also set up a base of operations in it’s capital city. Once the provincial capitals had been captured and secured, the Republic along with if possible local support, would move out to secure the other small towns, cities and borders throughout the four provinces listed above.

Meanwhile, the task of securing Northern Algeria continued unabated with combat troops and support personnel arriving daily. The addition of a few thousand Algiers army units rejoining their units also helped ease the load placed upon the Republic. Their arriving brought the reformed Algerian army up to 13,500 personnel. Best of all, the two provinces of Ouargla and Illizi had been brought completely under control. For now, those troops based their would remain and continued to keep the peace and protect the borders from incursions or excursions.

Morocco: Concentrating on the defense and reestablishment of order above the 33° N latitude line, reports continued to filter in of bloodshed, violence and chaos in Southern Morocco below the 33rd parallel. Still, with it’s main effort focused on Algeria, the Republic would just have to hope for the best that when they finally moved in to Southern Morocco, there wouldn’t be compete chaos.

Cape Verde Islands: With most of the forces of the former Kopparbergs Kingdom based on the Island of Sal in the Barlavento (northern island group), the Islands of Maio, Santiago and Fogo were captured quite quickly and order soon restored. The last Sotavento island of Brava following a few days later. With a firm foothold establish, it was time to bring the rest of the Cape Verde Islands back under control.

With the generals fleeing across the nation and the Military falling into disarray, the chances of an organized insurgency grew smaller and smaller in the passing hours. The artillery barrage on the capital only furthered along these troubles, leading to looting, rioting and general chaos in the streets. The small group of intellectuals still left in the capital decided to call a dialogue with the ALM force in order to stop the violence, for the greater good of Nigeria.

About two hours after the barrage...

A Toyota Minibus painted white with a Nigerian Flag waving alongside a white flag with a peace symbol painted onto it drove across the bumpy road towards the ALM Military's encampment. Inside was a small group of Doctors, Professors and Religious officials hell-bent on stopping the violence occuring in their native lands as soon as possible.

As the vehicle approached the encampment, the leader of the group, Dr. Henry Moragu, stepped out onto the ground with a loudspeaker.

"Attention!" he announced in English. "I am Dr. Henry Moragu, chair of the Nigerian Peace Coalition. I request an audience with the commander of this force. It is imperative that we are able to speak with him as soon as possible to end this senseless and aimless violence which has wreaked havoc across our lands for so long. What say you?"

General Mustafar was interrupted in his afternoon nap when a knock came at his door.

"General, some of the rebels have come to talk to us. They want you specifically."

Mustafar looked at his watch. "That quickly? Well, I guess we should entertain them. In the meantime, cease any existing attacks on Lagos. I want the 1st Republican Division to start turning east. I want the Niger Delta in our control. General Duchay has been well-instructed on what to do there. And let's talk to our peace delegation. We want to make sure that our mercy is as just as it gracious."

"Any more news for the 28th Division?"

Mustafar stopped there. He looked at the map. "They've seized control over the northern provinces of Cameroon, right? Have them move south into Ngaoundéré. Also, have a small force start an attack from CAF territory. Dislodge the central position. Now, I'm late. Let's go."

The minibus pulled up to the camp and allowed the occupants to disembark. Ten men walked off the vehicle and headed over to the General.

"I presume you are the man in charge here?" said Moragu.

The minibus pulled up to the camp and allowed the occupants to disembark. Ten men walked off the vehicle and headed over to the General.

"I presume you are the man in charge here?" said Moragu.

General Duchay pointed to General Mustafar, who was just now stepping out of the makeshift tent. The men walked over to Mustafar, whose gaudy pout made them feel a little awkward.

"I presume you are those seeking peace with Alif Laam Miim and the Kopparbergs Kingdom?" he said to the men.

Dr. Moragu nodded. "All of us, the few intellectuals left in our native country, have seen enough war." he said in a solemn voice. "Everything went downhill after the civil disorder began in the Kingdom. We rejoiced in the independance of Nigeria, but it was short lived. The corruption in the military and the old ethnic strife arose once more. The secession of the Bifrans has helped us little. The people in the North don't even know what nation they are part of anymore! And thus, we have decided, in the best interests of the people of Nigeria, not the corrupt military and the cowardly politicians, that we surrender ourselves to the Liberators of the ALM."

General Mustafar brushed a quick stroke across his bushy mustache and beard. "And may I ask how many among you are the Intellectuals of Nigeria?" he asked, expecting to hear a very low number.




And in Sharm Ash Shaykh was also taking place. Members of the General Staff had managed to pull out some of the friendliest generals from Kopparbergs. It was a dead state. Its territories were pulling themselves apart, while the Emirate was seeking to "preserve the integrity" of the Kingdom. The RUN were achieving a similar result in Algeria and Morocco. And who knows what the FSWA were doing... apparently neither ALM nor RUN had any problems with the job they were doing - something good would come out of it eventually, if not immediately.

General Hamilton, among others present, sat at the head of a table while Marshal Abd-Allah Aziz [from fame of the Sudan Campaign] hesitated at breaking the news.

"His Majesty, the Emir of Alif Laam Miim, sees little hope for Kopparbergs. The Kingdom is virtually dead, and it would only take the death of the King for the Arabs and the Jews to begin fighting again. If such were to happen, we may be forced to intervene - a bloody and pointless quarrel. We'd prefer Kopparbergs to be standing straight on her own, but it seems that we may have wishful thinking on that part. It is therefore my hope that you gentlemen are willing to do honor for your King and my Emir."

General Hamilton shrugged his head. "What honor is this?"

Marshal Aziz sighed. "We need the King of Kopparbergs to come to us and arrange the marriage of his family to ours. In this manner, we may have a free hand in arranging the peace and stability of His Kingdom."

General Hamilton shook his head. "I cannot allow this."

"I understand your grievances, but I'm afraid it's the one alternative that will prevent bloodshed."

"The King's already married, and there's a bigger problem than just the Arabs and the Jews. The King's already dead."

The entire conference of the General Staff present have a slight exhortation of shock. General Hamilton explained. "We've been hoping that no one would notice. But his death seemingly coincided with the collapse of the Western Kingdom. [Sounds too much like Rome]. We've been trying to convince the people that all was well, and in truth it's not."

"Well... this is a complication. A serious one. Who governs your state?"

General Hamilton shook his head. "At the moment, no one. The military rules it de facto, but it's going to collapse one day."

"If ALM intervenes now, we will be perceived as invaders. What can you do?"

"I can do little," General Hamilton replied. "I'm waiting for a break."

"We need a king for Kopparbergs," Aziz said. "If you desire peace as much as we do, you will seek out a suitable heir for kingdom, bring him or her here, and we will arrange a marriage into our family. In this manner, we may yet have a way to bring order."

"I cannot do that either. If I do find the heir, I will not bring him or her here, because I must do what is within the right of the Kingdom, and not the Emirate."

Marshal Aziz sat there surprised. "You will not do this then?"

"I will not. And I will do everything in my power to prevent it. I cannot entangle the Emirate into this Kingdom - because it is my home. Respect this, and we will profit from it. Otherwise, I cannot stay here longer."

Marshal Aziz nodded his head, and the Kopparbergs' mission left for home. Aziz turned to members of the General Staff. "How many generals from Kopparbergs can we count upon to do our bidding?"

"Of the 17 we know, only 7. We can send in troops..."

Aziz shook his head. "I want to avoid a confrontation with the Kopparbergs - especially as tensions are already high. General Hamilton knows of our intentions, and he will be looking to prevent it. We must send in operatives to coordinate with the Kopparbergs friendly Generals and secure the heir before Hamilton does."

Message to the Emirate of ALM

To whom it may concern,

The Republic requests an update on the status of Tunisia along if possible a situation report on Niger and Nigeria. We await your reply.

Sincerely, Jean-Claude Santer [Secretary-General of the Republic]

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Algeria/Morocco: After nearly a month of involvement, the first sign of official progress in Algeria and Morocco had finally shown itself. The groundwork had been laid, an agreement agreed upon and all that was left was for the documents to be signed. That day came on the 7th of March at 1:56 P.M. It was then that The Algerian Kingdom of Kopparbergs had officially ceased to exist. In it's place rose the Democratic-Republic of Algeria lead by the former governor of Algeria- Imamu Adisa. Assuming both the roles of Chief of State and Head of Government, Imamu Adisa was leading the new nation into a new future with an upmost respect for the past. This historical event was followed a few days later with the creation of the Moroccan Republic or the Republic of Morocco.. Taking over the rein's of government was Husain Mansur, formal governor of The Moroccan Kingdom of Kopparbergs. It was through this act of leadership, that the last vestibules of The Moroccan Kingdom of Kopparbergs come to an end.

While, these two events caused much celebration both within Algeria/Morocco and the Republic, not everyone was happy with the result. If, anyone in the Republic now thought the hard part was over, they were sadly mistaken. While news of these events spread around the world, at the same time reports begin to filter in to the Republic of unrest in Tamanghasset and Ghardaïa provinces along with as was to be expected Southern Morocco. What followed next caught everyone by surprise.

Moragu released a long sigh. "We are the ones left," he replied to the general with a sad look. "At least the ones left in the majority of Southern Nigeria. Most fled, mainly to Biafra and their promises of free thought and open rule by the people. Another small group fled north into Niger, but from what we've heard Bengazi and his ilk have annexed that area as well. Those who didn't flee or go into hiding as we did were rounded up and taken away so they wouldn't subvert the military regime's power. Nigeria was a very bad place..."

General Mustafar considered the possibility heavily.

"If you submit to the ALM Coalition, then how much of the country will be pacified? I need to know this so I can accommodate your people better." The reason stuck in his head - it made the occupation more streamline if he spent his time taking care of free radicals instead of potential allies. If there were members among the intellectuals, that would make occupation much easier; perhaps they could be persuade to take care of the ALM's problems with insurgents too, while the ALM military took out these rebels in Biafra.

"In any case, I will wholeheartedly accept your surrender, and Alif Laam Miim shall mercifully reward those who turn to the ways of peace and stability, rather than cherishing the ways of war."


Communiqué by the Ministry of Foreign Relations:

Honorable Secretary General Jean-Claude Santer,

We are currently looking into Tunisia as a possible location of instability. AT the moment, the Emirate does not see an intervention in the state any time soon, although this could change very quickly, pending the conditions at the border. We continue to stress that we should give it time.

[ooc: If you want to know why I'm not directly attacking Tunisia, please TG me as it's a surprise :D]

We are nonetheless pleased with the current progress that the Republic has made in stabilizing the former Western Kingdom of Kopparbergs. We could scarcely recognize its former boundaries as stable, and the return of order to strategically vital terrain pleases us, especially considering the dispositions of certain folk to embrace extremist ideologies.

Ministry of Foreign Relations
Alif Laam Miim

"The people are tired of war, and the only ones I forsee fighting are any of the military elements that didn't make it out of the country in the breakup of the command." said Moragu. "In any case, my fellow intellectuals will do as much as we can to support campaigns of nonviolence and cooperation with ALM forces. It is teh least we can do to repay you for saving us."

General Mustafar again brushed his bushy mustache. "Well, I think we can have ourselves an amenable agreement. We both desire peace, and it seems together we can have the force to restore that precious idea to the people of Nigeria. I'll have a General Duchay send a detachment of our men back into the city with you. They will carry a white flag beside the ALM Banner, as a symbol of peace under the almighty Alif Laam Miim."

"There is no way for my colleagues nor myself to thank you enough," said Moragu. "We will set back to the city immediately and begin spreading the word. After the city, we will take our tour to the countryside. The people must finally know that peace is ehre at last."

OCC: :rolleyes:I just wanted to know why you were fooling around and thereby causing the Republic more problems by having to devote more troops to securing the border between Algeria and Tunisia.:mad: Troops I could be using elsewhere.:rolleyes:

SIC: If, their was one thing Santer hated, that was touching messages. Which was ironic considering it was his job as Secretary-General to compose those same very touching messages for the Republic. The Universe was once again not without a sense of irony. The Republic had learned a hard lesson in it’s early years that pissing off one’s neighbors, however unintentional, was not the best approach to securing a positive outcome for the Republic nor for securing peace in the world. It was for that very reason why Santer had been offered the job of Secretary-General, he was the Republic’s defacto Ambassador to the rest of the world. Through him, the Republic could rise or fall.

However, as Santer read through the message from the Emirate, one thought keep appearing at the front of his mind, had all those in the Emirate suddenly become dunces. A great leader and nation had fallen and the Emirate was pleased? Not just pleased, but happy. Had the Emirate gone mad? Furthermore, were the Kingdoms of Kopparbergs nothing more now then pieces on a chess board to be divided up in piecemeal as implied by those three simple words, “strategically vital terrain”. Surely, the Kopparbergs Kingdoms were more then that. The Republic had not launched this mission of mercy to gain an strategic advantage, but to restore peace to a trouble friend and ally in the hope that the greatness that was the Kopparbergs would rise again from the ashes. A reply was needed immediately be sent to the Emirate and now was not the time to dwell on misunderstandings or disagreements. So like any good leader, Santer put his misgivings and worries behind him and did what was best for the Republic.

And so the following communique was sent...

To: The Emirate

My Friend, I’m sadden to report that the Republic has run out of time.

To be continued...

OCC: :rolleyes:I just wanted to know why you were fooling around and thereby causing the Republic more problems by having to devote more troops to securing the border between Algeria and Tunisia.:mad: Troops I could be using elsewhere.:rolleyes:

[ooc: check TGs - I was serious]

SIC reply from the Ministry of Foreign Relations:

If the Republic desires evidence of the stability of the state in Tunisia, perhaps the Emirate should arrange some demonstration in the form of an expedition. We stress that this expedition is not directed at acquisition, but at a demonstration of the stability of the region. For many years, ALM and Kopparbergs had developed the region into a prosperous border region. Despite the collapse of government, economic prosperity of the region has kept Tunis from falling into the dark.

But if the Republic has anything to fear from Tunis, it will be an unprovoked attack upon the territory in question without justification. If the Republic wishes to provide evidence that the denizens of Tunis are causing the Republic trouble, we would like to see this. In the meantime, we will be coordinating an expedition by the 4th Division to verify the status of Tunis. We assure you that everything is fine, and that if it isn't, we will make it fine. We find it ironic that the Republic is so pressed for time now, yet without any other conflicts of interest. We wish to know what sort of pressing engagements await the Republic, since it is not apparent to us that should press for this course of events. If there is something that the Emirate needs to do in addition to this expedition, we would like to know so that we do not waste any more time.

Ministry of Foreign Relations
Alif Laam Miim

IC:

An order from the General Staff was issued to the 4th Division in Tripoli to mobilize an expedition. About 20,000 troops would be deployed to the city of Tripoli. Any resistance by the local population was to be placated possibly by a letter to the governor in charge of the city. The actual scene at the border between Libya and Tunisia was very friendly still - unlike the scene at the ALM-Kopparbergs border leading to Jerusalem, which was tense still. The unknown factor was the Algerian border. For some reason, the RUN diplomatic staff were being very impatient, and it was certain that a show like this would allay their fears. Of course, little was known that to allay the Republic's fears would be to confirm them.

The scene at the Ministry of Foreign Relations was a little more annoyed. What time had the Republic run out? Did they squander it elsewhere and expect that the Emirate would take care of Tunisia? After all, the territory was still on friendly terms with the Emirate - how much so after a military expedition would not be known until after that time. Such a pressing statement by the Secretary General was not to be perceived too lightly. Perhaps it was a habit of the Republic to be continually pressed for time? After all, the Republic was perhaps also unaware that the Emirate was devoting most of its attention to the covert actions within its borders, designed to capture the murderers of the late Emir - what was the concern of the Republic to the Emirate? Well, if it meant intervention in Tunisia by the former, a lot. Tunisia was a profitable partner, and for the Republic to seize and destroy a "really good thing" would be a really bad thing. Really bad. It was as if Tunisia were already within the Emirate, except without the Emir's army standing and a Emirate governor holding the reins. But then again, now that the Emirate was sending an expedition, it was uncertain how the people and Governor of Tunis would perceive this. The Ministry of Foreign Relations drafted a letter to the Governor, hoping to prevent a misunderstanding:

Governor Bekkoun of Tunis,

In an effort to demonstrate the stability and prosperity of the governorate of the declining Kopparbergs Kingdom, we wish to establish a foreign military presence within the territory. We are aware of the presence of some 30,000 Kopparbergs forces that once paid loyalty to the Kopparbergs Crown. It is our hope that they may help us in presenting the Republic a reason to delay any intentions for forced re-stabilization. We understand that this might not go well with the people of Tunis, and we beseech your kind words to help them accept a foreign military. It is our hope that your leadership may avoid any conflicts between Tunis and the Emirate or the Republic. These times are delicate, and your full cooperation is most appreciated. Given enough time, we will have our troops return home when the Republic's fears are relieved.

Muhammad Ibn-Abd al-Qadir
Minister of Foreign Relations



Meanwhile!!!

General Mustafar watched the detachment return with the Nigerian scholars. If things went according to plan, the city would fall to ALM peacefully, and the troops could turn east. He went out for a quick meal before return to the command center for a brief meeting with the Generals. General Duchay was present, while General Abu Masan was visible on a vid-screen from Cameroon.

"General Masan. Update us on the progress of the 28th Division in Cameroon."

Masan nodded. "We've seized absolute control in the north part of the country. Any territory north of Lagdo Reservoir is effectively part of the Emirate. Our advance from the south has successfully dislodged local resistance, and our troops have just recently occupied the city of Bertoua. It has made northern progress significantly easier. Elements of the 28th Division have marched west along the Benue River, crossing the border as well. We are currently making great progress with minimal casualties."

"Which are?" Mustafar was keenly interested in this number. It was often the number that decided whether an operation was a success.

"We've suffered 1500 casualties. 260 fatalities in all. I must mention that there is significant collateral, mostly from our air strikes."

"Collateral is a minor cost," Mustafar replied. "If the civilians want to live, they must choose a side to support. ALM or the bastard insurgents. I'd prefer more collateral. Makes people more irritable."

"Well, I do expected our troops moving south arrive the major population centers. Our principal target for Group North is Bafoussam, while our principal target for Group East is Yaounde. If plans are done as expected, we will have these targets within the next 64 hours."

"Very good. General Masan. You make your country proud. General Duchay. I expect that progress beyond Lagos has been good?"

"It has. Besides Lagos, our troops have seized the territory surrounding the Kainji Reservoir. At the moment, our troops are making significant progress in all sectors. I expect that the surrender of the intellectuals will make our progress even easier."

At that, Mustafar drew a few lines on the map, as Duchay and Masan looked on, wondering what sort of lines he was drawing:

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"This is our current position. We have sound position, and the enemy is nearly completely surrounded. We have suffered about 5500 casualties, 800 fatalities. Despite the loss of life, we are doing remarkably well. I think it is time for a little forceful persuasion. General Abu Masan, continue your assaults on Bafoussam and the Benue River. I want these to groups to be isolated even more. General Duchay will continue to press east, but the final cut will not happen until after the barrier is set. I will relay a Brigade to support in the action in Cameroon. Once the final line is cut, we will pound each into submission, promising one or the other amnesty if they surrender first."

"The prisoner's dilemma?"

"Yes. Except they're not going to have it well in any case."

[OCC: I finally got your telegram, however I haven't decided if I want to read it or not. The Republic has good intelligence sources, but it wouldn't know everything and a surprise adds to the realism. One more thing, I posted a message about 2 weeks ago in your Earth V factbook. When you get a chance, I would appreciate a reply. Thanks]

Algeria/Morocco
After months of unrest and radical changes, the simmering pot had finally boiled over. The province of Ghardaïa was in revolt. The inability of the Republic to be everywhere had now come back to haunt them. To make matters worse, tens of thousands of rogue soldiers were pouring out of Ghardaïa province into their neighboring provinces. By a strange twist of fate, at the same time the Ghardaïans were in rebellion, the rogue government of South Morocco had decided to seize the initiative and had launched an invasion of Northern Morocco and Southwestern Algeria with an army of up to 108,750 troops. As if things weren’t bad enough, a few days later a small uprising had started in the province of Tamanghasset. Luckily for the Republic, the intervention of the FSWA into Tindouf province had allowed the Republic to catch a break there, whereby those who would have stirred up trouble were forced to scatter into small groups into the neighboring provinces. Though to be sure, this Good Friday was certainly turning out to be a surprising one.

Though surrounded on all sides, the Ghardaïans did managed to find an opening. Straight into unprotected El Bayadh province, though that is not to say they weren’t determined to capture other neighboring provinces. However, lacking air support and a cohesive army, the military units of the Republic and Algerian governments were quickly able to repulse the invaders and drive them back to their starting positions. In the meantime, forces were being sent to swing around into El Bayadh province and liberate it from the Ghardaïan army of some ten thousand troops. While, this was going on, massive battles were erupting and being fought all over Southern Morocco and along the Moroccan/Algerian border. The South Moroccan’s had even manage to scrap together a small air force, so even Air Superiority in the region was up in the air for the Republic-North Moroccan-Algerian military forces. The biggest advantage the Republic and it’s allies in the region had, had been effectively neutralized for the time being.

With it’s forces in the region being stretched pretty thin, either more forces would be needed or units pulled from other sectors. After a difficult decision and the only option to choose from, it was decided to do both. From Madagascar an request for additional assistance was placed with their government and within a few days they had sent the Tsiranana Infantry Regiment and the Betsiboka Special Forces Battalion to Béchar province. Should even more forces be needed, additional requests were submitted to the governments in Iberia, the United Netherlands and Argenguay. Hopefully, the Republic would be able to make do with what was already in country for the time being.

During the same time all this maneuvering was happening, two regiments of the Fianar Infantry Division were being pulled off the Algerian/Tunisian line and transferred to Naâma Province. Last, but not least was the readying of the 1st "Paracaidista" Parachute Regiment for an air assault, should the need arise. Supporting the Republic in it’s mission was the expanded Algerian army of some 52,500 ground force personnel plus a small air force contingent of around eight thousand personnel. The strength of the North Moroccan military had changed little. Though the Algerian/Tunisian border was far from secured, even more Republican forces were expected to be pulled off the Algerian/Tunisian line and transferred to the conflict zones. Hopefully, the Emirate would soon hold up it’s end of the bargain, in the meantime any town within one mile of the Tunisian border was taken over and a mandatory curfew imposed on all citizens. Though this act wasn’t exactly going to make the Republic and it’s allies any friends, once the same process that was imposed in Tunisian was applied in Algeria, almost immediately a major drop in raiding and violence between the two borders was seen. All and All, things were not looking to well for Operation Kopparbergs.

Cape Verde’s
While the process of securing the lower Cape Verde’s continued unabated, a small fleet of warships including the new Juan Carlos I V/STOL aircraft carrier which had just been commissioned no more then a year ago, departed the various navy bases of the Iberian Kingdom bound for the Cape Verde Islands. Joining the fleet was the Roger de Flor Marine Battalion on board the L-60 Castilla, an Mistral Class assault ship.

Transmission to RUN Military Command

From General Jean-Claude Ungawa, Commander-in-Chief of the FSWA Federal Armed Forces

In lieu of the recent revolts in Morocco, the FSWA being a fellow member of the EATO would like to offer its helping hand to the RUN by providing support to quell the revolt in Morocco. We have the 1st Mauritanian Army Corps available to send into Southern Morocco to assist you in your operations. A two-pronged attack utilizing us in the South and you in the North will be impossible to stop. We do not wish to annex any land in the name of the FSWA, we merely want to restore order back into the region and assist our allies to the north. Thank you for your time.

Of course, little was known that to allay the Republic's fears would be to confirm them.

OCC: I know the following message is taken out of context, but see, I told you so. Your Tunisian friends aren’t so friendly are they. :rolleyes:

Communique to the Ministry of Foreign Relations of the Emirate of Alif Laam Miim
While, the state of Tunisia as a whole might be stable in as so far as you or the Republic is aware, the border regions are in far from ideal conditions. Daily reports continue to come in of cross border incursions that result in looting, theft of many kinds and in some cases even rape or murder of individuals. The Republic along with the Algerian government is doing the best they can in trying to reduce these occurrences, but there’s only so much we can do at the current time considering our growing commitments elsewhere. If, these conditions continue to persist, the Republic and the Algerian government will be forced to take drastic action to effectually solve these problems once and for all. An action the Republic in agreement with the Algerian government was hoping not to have to make as assistance from the Emirate was fully expected. Hence, the reason for our blunt message, which we hope in time you can forgive us for.

Still, we understand that like us you are currently occupied in other engagements and again, I would like to apologize for my(our) harsh words. Whatever assistance you can dispatch to Tunisia would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely, Jean-Claude Santer

Transmission to RUN Military Command

From General Jean-Claude Ungawa, Commander-in-Chief of the FSWA Federal Armed Forces

In lieu of the recent revolts in Morocco, the FSWA being a fellow member of the EATO would like to offer its helping hand to the RUN by providing support to quell the revolt in Morocco. We have the 1st Mauritanian Army Corps available to send into Southern Morocco to assist you in your operations. A two-pronged attack utilizing us in the South and you in the North will be impossible to stop. We do not wish to annex any land in the name of the FSWA, we merely want to restore order back into the region and assist our allies to the north. Thank you for your time.

IC: After a day of debating what it’s reply should be, Santer was finally given the go ahead to send the following message.

SIC: Message to General Jean-Claude Ungawa
From, Jean-Claude Santer [OCC: You stole my name didn't you! :mad: You know this means war! Now give me back my Name! :rolleyes:

The Republic fully accepts your help with much gratitude and the Republic will be in touch with further details, that should allow us to begin the task of coordinating our attacks to commence at around the same time.

Sincerely, Jean-Claude Santer

The Assault on Ghardaïa
After a few days of repositioning the required troops, the signal was given to execute the plan. Attacking from the Northwest from Naâma province into El Bayadh province was the 6th infantry regiment of the Fianar Infantry Division supported by an armored battalion and two infantry regiments of the Algerian army. Advancing into Northern El Bayadh province was a single infantry regiment of the Algerian army. Cutting off the invading Ghardaïan army from retreat from the South and Southeast was the Tsiranana Infantry Regiment and an battalion from the 8th Infantry Division. To complete the encirclement, the last and final piece of the invasion would come from the 1st Infantry Regiment attacking from the Northeast and East. Once it’s major forces in El Bayadh province had been cut off from support, the Republic along with the Algerian army would launch a full scale assault on Ghardaïa province itself by attacking from multiple directions including from the air by the 1st "Paracaidista" Parachute Regiment.

By the end of the day, major combat operations within and around Ghardaïa had come to an end. The resulting victory had seen the almost complete destruction of the rogue government and it’s forces, including the capture of over thirty-thousand enemy combatants. Victory had been won in Ghardaïa, but the small revolt in Tamanghasset province still raged in addition to the massive war being fought over with Southern Morocco for the heart and soul of the country. Still, even small victories were better then none. However, even though combat operations were over, reintegrating Ghardaïa province peacefully back into the rest of Algeria was not going to be easy.

The Retreat from Morocco
The war between the two Moroccans was not going to well for the Republic. Forced to retreat from it’s main defensive line, The North Moroccan army was proving unreliable at best and incompetent at worst, though the same could be said for the South Moroccan army. Worst, some units of the Solvay Infantry Division had been cut off and surrounded inside the cities of Settat and El Jadida, just to name a few. Though they were holding for now thanks to their superior training and weapons, without major resupply soon those units wouldn’t be able to last more then a few weeks at best. Either the North Moroccans needed to get their shit together and soon or this war was going to be over pretty quickly. To relieve it’s besieged forces, the 9th "Huzaren Espana" Armored Division from the Kingdom of Iberia was called up for action to be sent ASAP to the front lines in Morocco. Additional forces from other nations within the Republic were also requested. Though it would be some time before they could arrive in country, if they arrived at all. Though the battles along the Moroccan coast were not going to well for the Republic, there was some good news. Due to the ruggedness of the Atlas Mountains, the small invasions of Algeria by the South Moroccan army had been easily repulsed. However, this also meant that any invasion by Republican or Algerian forces through these same mountain passes would probably meet a similar destruction. For now the United Netherlands forces were own their own. Thirty thousand against over a hundred thousand enemy soldiers, this adventure into North Africa was sure turning out more then the Republic had bargained for.

[ooc: I've had Mr. Ungawa for a LONG, long time. Since all the way back in the day. :P]

Assault on Tarfaya

The 2nd Mauritanian Army Corps, after pulling out of Algeria at the request of the RUN two weeks prior, was immediately ordered into South Morocco. Under the cover of darkness, 15,000 mechanized infantry alongside a tank batallion and some soldiers from the Western Saharan Defense Corps blitzed the Moroccan border and swarmed into the town of Tarfaya. Infantry walking on the ground shoved the Moroccan civilians who were outside into the nearest buildings and ordered them to lock themselves in. While the tanks and mechanized infantry continued to move to the North side of town. The WSDC Soldiers commandeered a fuel truck and confiscated many other usefull supplies to send to the mechanized infantry and tanks. South Moroccan police were reported to have put up light resistance, but that was swiftly taken care of by the soldiers.

[ooc: hmm, it's kinda like which chicken came first... and what's up with Jean-Claude? Just because some guy named 'van Damme' has the name doesn't mean everyone else should have the name too...]

SIC reply from the Ministry of Foreign Relations:

Secretary General Santer,

We were unaware of border crossings between Algeria and Tunisia, and while our troops are stationed to maintain the tranquility of Tunisia in the midst of these conflicts, we assure you that we will request the governate to stop permitting a wide flow of refugees and rebels across the border. However, we must understand that at one time, the borders currently recognized were free under the Kopparbergs Kingdom. It is possible that the governate still does not understand the new world order, and that the Kopparbergs Kingdom is struggling at the moment to maintain order. We are currently ourselves working to ensure that the last remaining bastion of the Kingdom does not fall away into anarchy - otherwise, that would be a grave tragedy for all peoples of the world.

Your harsh message is no reason to cause for alarm. We were merely puzzled by the fact that you would bark at a tree that to us was bare and empty. Of course, we realize too that we were looking at different sides of the tree. And while our other engagements are causing us some concern, we do have the time to maintain a stable frontier, that is now as much ours as it is yours. At the moment, we have stationed 20,000 troops in Tunis, and aside from minor rioting, the people seem to be well-behaved. We will continue to keep the presence in Tunis either until Kopparbergs can recover or there is no longer a need for the military presence.

Ministry of Foreign Relations
Alif Laam Miim

The military expedition into Tunisia was not proceeding to plan. The Governor proclaimed that the Emirate had "abandoned a good thing" by sending in troops, pledging therefore to his people that he would resist them. Of course, he was just mouthing the words, but if your "puppet" doesn't cooperate when you pull the strings, how then does the show go on?

The first 5,000 troops entered Tunisia with little resistance from the population, mostly in curiosity. "What's wrong? Has someone invaded us?" They initially thought that the Emirate came to protect them. The latter part of the force received boos and curses, as the people realized that it wasn't protection, just projection. The Emirate was showing them who was boss - so it seemed.

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In Nigeria and Cameroon, the situation was stabilizing quickly. With the new alliance of the Nigerian academics, they had the support of a large portion of the occupied territories. Of the things that ALM had perfected in its years was the practice of assimilation: taking the local loyalties and forming a constructive government that supported both the local interests [minus independence] with Emirate interests. It was costly, but in the aim for peace, it was worth it. Another side effect of the reconstruction effort was the liberty to move troops from the back to the front. Refreshed and revitalized, they moved to the front in greater numbers. The 28th Division was making great progress, stopped outside the city of Makurdi in the north, while farther south, they were rounding up rebels near the city of Bafoussam. The cut was becoming more and more apparent, and rebels began to flee into the neighboring countries - Equitorial Guinea, Gabon, and Congo. The Emirate had little interest in these territories, but if rebels continued to pour, there might be minor incursions to stop the problem. The Foreign Ministry sent low-level communications to the "recognized governments" there, urging them to stop the flow of hostiles from entering their countries. Little would be done nonetheless.

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And in Kopparbergs, the situation was turning a little hotter. After sending some agents to recover the Kopparbergs heir, it seemed that the country was dividing into numerous factions. Some Arab-aligned, some Jew-aligned; some aligned by religion, others aligned by political ideology. It was a mishmash of confusion there, and no one could really tell friend from foe. And without the King to mediate over the process, the only person who controlled any of the reins was the civilian leader retired-General Hamilton. And it was already known that the General supported a completely independent new king. How then to make things work their way?

Fahd Rezai was the central man on the case; a genealogist by trade, he was to find the last remaining heir(s) in the Kingdom before anyone else did. And his job was basically a boring routine. Everyday, he went to the National Archives in Jerusalem to seek through thousands of manuscripts to find the best last remaining heir. He spent weeks combing through files before he found one lead that was in fact quite ironic. King Gustav, before he died, had one child. He found that this child was in fact dead as well, but that child also had one child, a daughter. Who was she and what she was doing was not listed - but it was one lead that was the most likely source of the heir. A daughter of Jerusalem - not a son. Fahd left the Archives early that day - the last thing of his routine that would be routine for the next couple of weeks, as he would find out.

OCC/Semi IC message to Candistan: I know, I just found it amusing that both our inter(national) leaders had the same first name. I wonder how they would get along were they to meet in real life?

Anyway, I thought I give you some more information about Southern Morocco and what's going on.

First off, considering the Republic's been involved in Algeria and Morocco for a little over a month and considering it would take you no more then a week to pull all your forces out. The way you have your opening sentence written makes it sound as though they just pulled out of Algeria a few days ago and are now being sent into Southern Morocco. That is of course impossible, as it would take at least a few days to complete those two tasks. A day or two to reorganized your forces and another day or two to redeploy them closer to the Moroccan border. Not to mention, that by my calculations your forces have been out of Algeria for at least three weeks. So, in that time you very well could have redeployed your forces closer to the Moroccan border, but that's for you to determine. Anyway, my point being that you might want to reword your opening statement.

Secondly, a blitz is only going to work so far in Morocco due to the terrain being very mountainous. So, expect the battles to degraded into heavy infantry fighting. Another thing, after studying Kopps military setup, I have determined that most of his forces in Southern Morocco would be concentrated in a limited area due to the surrounded terrain and the size of the forces. So, expect limited to no resistance up to or around the 30th degree of longitude. Once, you get near or above this line of resistance, I'll put up a post for the South Moroccan army and their reaction to your attack. Until then, your free to roleplay the resistance you think you would encounter.

Finally, just to let you know, I should have another post up sometime this coming week.

OOC: Yeah, I reworded the sentence to sound a little better even though that's pretty much what I meant from the start. And about the blitz, my main strategy is to move up to the town of Tan-Tan as soon as I can so I can get my forces in a good position to capture teh Oued Draa River. As soon as I have a hold of the bridges on there with the 2nd Mauritanian, the 2nd Burkina Fasoan Army Corps, specifically their 61st and 62nd Heavy Infantry Brigades, would move up through the mountains to take the towns of Tiznit and Agadir, and later Tata. I wasn't exactly sure where the border between North and South Morocco was, so I decided to hold at Agadir at the Northernmost as soon as I get there.

[ooc: my part of the RP is going on hold until at least next week - rest assured, the Tunisian populace will retaliate for what is considered "breaking a good thing"; Nigeria will be done [unless Candistan objects]; and Kopparbergs will suddenly become the next hot spot for the intelligence community in ALM... as long as no one goes insane...]

Message to the Emirate of Alif Laam Miim



The Republic agrees with you that were the last remaining bastions of the Kingdom to disappear into anarchy, that event would indeed be a great loss to all involved. Hence, the reason for our unflattering and crypt message. With a war erupting over Southern Morocco and a revolution taking hold in a few key provinces within Algeria, the Republic was finding it’s resources being stretched to the breaking point with the unrest along the Algerian/Tunisian border only adding to the Republic’s problems. Some within the Republic, including myself unfortunately, began to feel that we were beginning to see the Kopparbergs Kingdom of Africa, heading down a different path then the one intended, a path as you so bluntly put it, “falling away into anarchy”. So, even despite all the hard work and troubles that the Republic had undertaking to save the Kingdom from that very same fate, that fate looked more and more likely with each passing hour. All of it was seeming going to be for naught, a thought I can reassure you no one in the Republic was pleased with. Then almost all at once came a ray of hope and a renewed sense of determination.

The first good news that came in was that the major revolutions happening in Algeria had been brought under control. Second, was your long awaited announcement of the Emirate sending twenty thousand troops into Tunisia. Third, by seizing direct control of the Algerian/Tunisian border including any towns or cities within one mile of either side of the border, in addition to declaring a state of martial law within said border region saw the almost complete reversal of the situation that just a week ago was threatening to turn the whole mission in North Africa into a speculative failure. Fourth and last, was a pledge of support by the Federated States of West Africa in combating the South Moroccan government and it’s rebellious forces.

Before, I closed out this message I just have a few final thoughts I wish to convey to your Excellency. Now that your aware of what’s being going on both inside and outside of Tunisia, we hope you have a better understanding on why we raised the alarm so abruptly. Furthermore, the Republic greatly appreciates your effort in getting the Tunisia government to do something about the unstable border and the thousands of refugees and rebels crisscrossing the border almost daily. As to the seizing of the border towns inside Tunisia, if and when the Tunisia government or your Excellency is able to deploy forces into the area, the Republic will gladly and willing turn these towns back over to your’s or the Tunisian government's control. The Republic further wishes to express it’s concern, that through it’s action in trying to secure some type of order along the border that we haven’t jeopardized your standing within Tunisia.

Whatever, the result we wish you the best of luck in your endeavor as I have a feeling that the fate of all of North Africa is riding upon your success or failure.

Sincerely, your friend, Jean-Claude Santer

OOC: Yeah, I reworded the sentence to sound a little better even though that's pretty much what I meant from the start. And about the blitz, my main strategy is to move up to the town of Tan-Tan as soon as I can so I can get my forces in a good position to capture teh Oued Draa River. As soon as I have a hold of the bridges on there with the 2nd Mauritanian, the 2nd Burkina Fasoan Army Corps, specifically their 61st and 62nd Heavy Infantry Brigades, would move up through the mountains to take the towns of Tiznit and Agadir, and later Tata. I wasn't exactly sure where the border between North and South Morocco was, so I decided to hold at Agadir at the Northernmost as soon as I get there.

OCC: The city of Agadir is where South Morocco begins and ends, from there just draw a border east to the Algerian border with a few gaps in it along the Atlas Mountains. In addition, most of the forces as would be expected are deployed further north around Marrakech, the Capital of South Morocco and along the border between North and South Morocco where major fighting is taking place.


Message for the Government of the FWSA




Encrypted Message...
Eyes only for either General Jean-Claude Ungawa or the leader of the FWSA
To end this bloody struggle as soon as possible, the Republic forwards you the following plan for your approval and assistance in carrying it out.

Once, you have approached within about ten miles of the city of Agadir, the Iberian Navy with support provided by the Iberian army will launch an amphibious assault on Agadir from the Canary Islands. While at the same time, your forces will have hopefully started an assault to surrounded Agadir to cut off the city from resupply and reenforcement. Following this, our joint forces will be able to launch an attack from multiple directions on the main part of the city itself.
With the capture of Agadir, our joint forces will then proceeded north towards Marrakech.
Once, the Republic has received word that Agadir has fallen, Republican forces along with the North Moroccan army will launch a major offensive with the ultimate goal of putting the South Moroccan forces in an ever tightening vice aimed at the complete capture of and control of all of Morocco under one government.

TO: Mr. Santer
FROM: General Jean-Claud Ungawa

Our forces are continuing moving upwards through the Southern Moroccan countryside, and elements of the 2nd Burkina Fasoan Army Corps, namely the 61st and 62nd Heavy Infantry Brigades. have been rapidly shipped up through the FSWA and will be arriving in their planned positions outside of Agadir in three days. Operations are currently being undertaken to secure the area around Agadir to set up our forces enabling us to get into a position around the city in which we can supress any any major mustering action inside it using our long-range artillery and possibly air strikes.

The offensive will begin as soon as the 61st and 62nd Heavy Infantry Brigades arrive. From there, our plan of attack is to lay down an artillery barrage on the South and East sides of the city, then sending in the Heavy Infantry under the cover of helicopter air support. From there we will be able to move in and support your amphibious invasion if necessary.

The Capture of the Cape Verde Islands

Having finally arrived off the Cape Verde’s and linked up with the Iberian fleet already based there, Task Force[TF] Roger de Flor began it’s preparations for the assault on Sal Island. Though heavily outnumbered by more then 6 to 1 and more then 50% casualties expected to befall the Marines just within the first few days, the odds on the ground were heavily stacked against the Republic’s favor. However, upon closer look at the strategic level, the Republic was holding all the cards that if they played them right would turn out to be the winning hand. For starters, after weeks and maybe even months of starvation and depravation of their basic human needs. The forces holding Sal and the remaining northern islands in the Cape Verde’s were far from their ideal strength of around 10,000 personnel. Only adding to their agony was the fact that the Iberian forces had complete air superiority. It was upon this stage that the battle was set to begin in the early morning hours. What would follow would be a ever lasting testament to the sadness and despair that had befallen the once great Kingdom of Kopparbergs.

As hoped for, a secure beachhead was acquired with no loss of life for either side. As the rest of the Roger de Flor Marine Battalion poured ashore in the preceding hours and advanced the front line, enemy resistance began to pick up until that is the horror that had befallen Sal island was stumbled upon by the Marines. Thousands of soldiers and civilians lay dead or near death due to malnutrition and dehydration. What was expected to be a costly battle for both sides, had within the blink of an eye turned into the largest humanitarian mission the likes of which neither the Iberian Kingdom nor the Republic had ever seen nor were prepared to deal with. Though Sal island had been secured quite quickly, a new challenge of epic scale had presented itself. Within a day, all local food and water on hand by the Marines had been consumed and still it wasn’t enough. So, began the process that would see one of the most massive humanitarian missions ever undertaken by the Republic. Similar situations would play themselves out, though thankfully not on such an epic scale, over the following days as the remaining islands of the Cape Verde’s were secured by the Republic. All considering, the capture of the Cape Verde’s had turned out to be one of the least bloodless as far as combat casualties were concerned. Non-Combat casualties however, turned out to be an matter all entirely different.

For now, providing food and water, restoring basic services and a semblance of order to the Cape Verde Islands was the priority of the Republic. However, given the conditions on the ground within the next few months or a year at max, a political solution would follow to decide the fate and future of the Cape Verde Islands.

TO: The Republic of United Nations
FROM: The Emirate of Alif Laam Miim
ATTN: SG Jean-Claude Santer

His Excellency, Emir Aziz al-Khalifa-Misri,

We are aware of the changes that have been made in the world order since the collapse of a number of remaining bastions of reputable states, states in which we could trust with the general regional security. Unfortunately, for odd reasons, these states are succumbing to forces that are driving the world into disequilibrium. Kopparbergs was just another victim of this force, and we are unfortunate to receive their loss. The Kingdom was a vital ally, helping us protect the frontiers of the Emirate and trading goods with us. A lot of our economy was devoted to cultivating greater economic ties. Now, years of work go down the hyperbolic drain.

We are nonetheless glad that we have another ally in which to depend, and though we are still mourning the loss of Kopparbergs, we are hopeful to continue our cross-border ties with the Republic, until a time sees the return of the Kingdom. Tunisia was one of the highlights of the Western Kingdom, and perhaps the greatest reason for its longevity. We are still in communications with the last Kopparbergs governor, but as of late, he has turned rather uncooperative. Perhaps the Emirate intervention wasted a "good thing" as it has been called, but as the Emirate did express its intention to ensure security in the region, not necessarily to exercise political control, we see no reason why the Tunisians are resisting the changes. And unlike what the Republic has indicated, the Emirate has seen a number of hostile changes in Tunis - insurgents are becoming more and more commonplace in the city, and I fear that military commanders might be forced to take drastic action. Nonetheless, the coincidental shift in fortune for the Republic is reassuring, since it seems that the unsettled tremors are not to last long.

As to the seizure of border towns along the Algerian-Tunisian border, we have little qualms. We are certain that we can arrange for Tunisian troops to reoccupy the territory, that things will have been settled for a long time, and that Allah will return peace to these people. For it has been a while since peace has been with the Coalition.

May Allah bless and keep you,

Emir of Alif Laam Miim
Aziz Abd as Salah al Malik ibn Mahmud Al Khalifa-Misri


In Jerusalem

Fahd Rezai knocked at the door at about 2pm in the afternoon. The sun was blazing in the sky, and sweat was pouring down his face. If only he weren't wearing this turban... He knocked again. It was becoming more and more oppressing to stand out in this sun. He wanted to get inside now, but as the apartment was a long way from his temporary residence, he didn't want to make the long trek empty-handed. The door creaked slowly finally.

"Naomi Gustafson?"

"She doesn't live here anymore," called the voice from within. A man's voice.

"Do you know where she lives?"

"No one does. She moved about 3 months ago."

Fahd sighed. "Do you know who would know?"

From within, a woman's voice called out. "Who is it, honey?"

"A salesperson!" the man called back.

"I'm not a salesperson. I have come with grave news for Naomi."

The woman came to the door, whose striking figure was that of Naomi. "You are Naomi!"

She shook her head. "No, I'm not. I'm Liza. Who are you?"

Fahd shook his head. "I have your picture. You must be Naomi."

"Naomi is my mother. She's been gone for a long time."

"And you are?" Fahd said, turning to the man.

"I'm Zachariah, the son."

Fahd rejoiced. Naomi left her children here? But where did she go?

"You will both suffice. We haven't much time. Gather your belongings and come with me."

"Why?" Zachariah replied. "I'm not leaving this place."

"It's not safe anymore." Fahd had intended to scare them away from home, but it seemed that a sniper's bullet proved him just as effectively. His bobbing head was a foul target as the bullet zipped over his head and onto the wall. He immediately dashed into the house, closing the door behind him. Who was shooting at him?

"Do you know who are following you?"

"Following us?" Liza replied. "They're following you! We've never had this happen!"

"Perhaps they followed me... but they're after you."

"Why?" Zachariah asked. "We've never done anything wrong."

A spray of bullets rang out as the attackers shot the windows down. The glass shattered over the entire room, as the three huddled to avoid any of the bullets and debris. "They know that you are the last remaining heirs of the Kopparbergs Kingdom."

"Nonsense! We don't have any ties to royalty!"

"Your mother did..."

"She was exiled from the royal court when she married a Bedouin man!" Liza said.

"Then why is she gone now?"

Fahd's question put the two of them at displeasure. They had wondered why Naomi had not returned for a long time, and they had begun to fear the worst. Hearing Fahd speak seemed to convince, even though Fahd himself knew only the barest of information. He however was renowned for his twisting of knowledge to make up convincing lies. Half of the time, he didn't need to modify anything to explain any of the anomalies, but now with the shooters overhead, he was hoping that he wouldn't need to explain anything to the children of the last heir.

"I have been sent by the Emirate to rescue the royal family of Kopparbergs, before terrorists kill them all and make the Kingdom a failed state. There is still hope while you live."

"What about the king?"

"The king is dead."

[ooc: All of the time expressions used in the post are dependant on when your landing force is ready.]



IC:

Frontline
South of Agadir, South Morocco

The 61st and 62nd Heavy Infantry Brigades rolled into camp. They had been briefed previous to arriving and were prepared for the mission at hand. Mil Mi-8 Hip transports were on the ground waiting for the commandos to hop on when the time came. Before the main assault was to take place, a message was sent to the RUN Amphibious Force off the coast.

ATTN: RUN FORCES.
FSWA GROUND AND AIR ELEMENTS READY FOR ASSAULT.
ARTILLERY BARRAGE TO COMMENCE IN TWO HOURS.
COMMANDO INFANTRY WILL BE DROPPED INTO THE CITY VIA HELO TO ASSIST RUN LANDING FORCE.

[ooc: All of the time expressions used in the post are dependant on when your landing force is ready.]

OCC: It's ready now.

IC:

The Retreat from Morocco, Part Two
The arrival of the first elements of the 9th "Huzaren Espana" Armored Division was greeted with much celebration through a unique way, by immediately sending the unit into action to extricate elements of the Solvay Infantry Division that had been trapped for days within the cities of Settat and El Jadida. Forming up into a three-tier column with the middle column acting as a decoy to throw the enemy off-guard, the 9th Armored Division was given the vital task of opening up a corridor to the cutoff cities. Throughout the night the battle waged with losses being suffered on both sides. By the morning of the next day, the operation had been a tremendous success catching the enemy completely off-guard and allowing the withdraw of vital units to the rear to rest and reform for the upcoming push that was scheduled to take place in a few weeks. Sadly, the loss of the vital cities of Settat and El Jadida had done little to improve either the morale nor the fighting strength of the North Moroccan Army.

All told, the Republic had nearly 3,000 soldiers killed or wounded over the preceding days with the North Moroccans suffering twice that amount. Still, it was with some comfort to the soldiers of the Republic and North Moroccans that the enemy had suffered far more casualties then it had inflicted. Estimates ranged from as low as ten thousand casualties to as high as fifteen thousand. In all that time, the front line had barely moved a few miles in either direction. Unless, something changed soon, this war was going to last a lot longer then anyone expected. However, that very something was rapidly developing in the South.

The Canary Islands

Having finished final preparations for the Amphibious Assault on Agadir, 3rd Regiment and it's supporting artillery of the 50th "Espana" Infantry Division now waited impatiently for the go-ahead order they had been hastily preparing for over the past few days.

Frontline

Federal Long-Range Artillery began blasting off its primary barrage on the city. While the rounds whistled through the air, the Mi-8 transports were loaded up with their commando infantry and took off into the air shortly after, heading towards the center of the city. Meanwhile, the Federal APC's drove in towards the city, led by seven EE-9 Cascavels.

Overhead, Mi-24 attack helicopters whirred by the armored column and swept into the city. They strafed the beach with their main guns, clearing the way of any enemy troops for the RUN landing force. A message was sent to the RUN landing force to commence the attack.

OOC: General Jack T. Ripper Lives (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=555667)

On a small island in the Pacific General Jack T. Ripper opened a telegram "who could this be from" he thought to himself. "Mauiwowee is no more, our former allies are effectively gone as well. Who even knows I"m still alive who might care?"

Agadir

The operational was given the green light. Soon, very soon the Republic would join in upon the hell that had been unleashed upon Agadir. From the sea, from the air and soon from the land. In it's opening barraged alone the Iberian Fleet had fired off hundreds of 5in and 3in rounds along with dozens of Tomahawk cruise missiles. Under this withering fire, the 3rd Reg/50th ID began it's assault on the city at first with landing craft followed by air assault. Once a beachhead had been established the soldiers of the 3rd Regiment would meet up with the FWSA forces and complete the encirclement of the city. For the final assault on the city itself, the Iberian army had formed a reserve force of 485 soldiers made up of a single company and it's supporting HQ and Heavy Weapons Companies. The two remaining companies of the reserve Battalion were detached to strengthen and support BattalionN{North} and BattalionS{South} with one company going to each Battalion to help complete the encirclement.

OCC: I'm assaulting North and South of the city limits. Also, I'm going to start roleplaying the South Moroccan resistance now.

[OOC: I love this thread hijacking :D - makes things easier to coordinate nonetheless :D]

NIGERIA

General Mustafar was looking at the map of Nigeria and Cameroon. The River Benue had been seized, and now the two rebel camps were isolated. There were still large numbers of rebels pouring from Cameroon into Equatorial Guinea and Gabon, but he was certain that whatever remained of a government in those areas would be able to handle the rebels. If not, the Emirate would continue pressing the attack. The city of Lagos had since seen modest improvements, as Emirate Civil Servants had been pouring into the city since the surrender some time ago. Hospitals were in operation, welfare centers were filled, and even the mosques were moving on. The Christians were left with few options, but even they had the opportunity for protection under the Emirate's laws. The native Africans also had many opportunities to equal opportunity, even in competition against the indigenous Europeans and now the arriving Arabs. The Governor was appointed by the Emir from among the African elite - with the promise that he would continue the equality under the law as promised by the Emirate. It was certainly hard to find good help, that wasn't biased on race or religion.

And even now, the Republican Protectorate of Chad was changing - it was no longer Chad even; it was the Republican Protectorate of Central Africa. And the problem now of which capital should suffice? N'Djamena had been the Emirate's capital, but with a larger loyal population in Nigeria, Lagos or Abuja would seem more satisfactory to the people. But a capital at N'Djamena was geographically more suitable - centrally located and closer to the Emirate. Lagos was too far away.

But Lagos and the rest of the occupied territories were the least of Mustafar's worries. The rebels still occupied territories rich in oil. And the overseas financial accounts were still not accounted; the Foreign Ministry hadn't been pressing on Sharina authorities long enough to freeze the accounts of the wretched rebel theives. By then, the accounts would have been changed to some where else, making the quest to return the money to the people of Nigeria even more difficult. Mustafar still had to subdue even these rebels that refused his hospitality.

"General Duchay," he called.

"Yes, sir."

"We have to resolve this conflict soon enough. They have repeatedly rejected our calls for peace. I think it's time for a general assault."

"Assault? You do realize the casualties that will result."

"Casualties can be justified if the peace is quick. I want the rebels to have no peace if they aren't willing to share it with us."

"I think we should give them more time," Duchay replied, hoping to delay the mass bloodshed. "The rebels will realize how hopeless their situation is, and even indoctrination can be broken in this manner. If they are assaulted, they will feel badgered. Let's use the air force to pound them again."

"The air force has been bombing the territory for a long time, and if they aren't broken now, then it's pretty damned hard for us to convince them that they're broken unless we break them on our own strength. I know what we're doing, General. I thank you for your concern, but we have to show the rebels that they won't last long in any circumstance. The Benue Region - order all troops forward, heavy on the east and west, then pull the vice on from the north. Understand?"

Duchay sighed as reluctantly affirmed the General's orders. If anyone knew what was to happen next, they would be a godsend.


TUNIS

The Emirate's Expedition had not taken a serious turn for the worse, but now the fighting in Tunis was taking a larger toll upon the Emirate's forces. For this reason, it was necessary to seize the Governor's Palace. He was largely responsible for the civil disorder, urging the citizens to turn against the "occupation" of Tunisia. What he didn't realize was that the Emirate was largely protecting their interests in their "good thing" - the economic trade, the social peace, and the military protection - Tunisia was otherwise free.

The Governor reluctantly turned to his desk and wrote an order, urging the citizens to cooperate with the Emirate. For such an awkward turn, the message sent mixed feelings to the citizens. Some were angered by the Governor's change of faith; others were delighted that the rioting would stop. Regardless, for the first time, Emirate forces were fighting along with civil officers of the Tunisian Governate to restore order. Whether the fighting would slow or stop was another matter.


JERUSALEM

Fahd managed to get Zachariah and Liza back to his apartment without much problem. The attackers dispersed in time for the police to arrive on the scene empty-handed. Nonetheless, the attack made the evening news.

"In other news today, one of the southern districts had a rude awakening as gunmen opened fire upon a residential neighborhood earlier this afternoon. The police arrived on the scene later, minutes after the gunmen dispersed and disappeared. One of the residents was injured in the fighting, but the house that received the most gunfire was empty - belonging to a Ms. Naomi Gustafson Bestikas. The police are currently looking for Ms. Bestikas, to determine if she was the subject of criminal harassment. The attackers reputedly used simple AK weaponry, with numerous 5.66 mm ammunition littered over the entire area. If you have any information about the attack or of Ms. Bestikas, please contact the police at ..."

"I can't believe it," Zachariah said, commenting on the extensive damage to their house. It was literally littered with bullets. The windows were gone, and what was once a wall was simply holes. "Why would they do that?"

"Because they either want me dead or you dead," Fahd replied. "Now, probably the both of us."

"Did they kill our mother?" Liza asked.

"I don't know. All that I know is that I am to take you back to the Emirate where we can discuss how best to restore the Kopparbergs Kingdom to its rightful glory."

"But the Alliance is dead," Zachariah said. "Why would the Emirate want to help out?"

Fahd thought to himself. "Well, I'm not certain about our policy, but I'm sure that we'd like to have friendly neighbors. With what happened in the wake the JIHADI terrorists in Turkey, we have been anxious in recent times to secure safe borders. Strategic importance, you see. Kopparbergs was once our biggest ally; now they are slowing disintegrating under the pressure of difficulties. For what reason, I don't know."

"Well, I wouldn't mind it," Liza said. "But how do we get out of here? The city is going to be in lockdown. And how is it that people don't know that the King is dead?"

"Good censure?" Fahd replied.

Suddenly, a smell caught his attention. It was slight, but he somehow had the nose for it. "We must get out of here."

"Why?"

"Just get out!"

They rushed to the door, just in time for the apartment to explode with them outside. It was obvious that the same attackers had blown them out, but why? And who were they? They certainly weren't General Hamilton's troops; they need the next heir. Perhaps JIHADI remnants?

"We must get out of here."

"How?"

Instantly, gunfire rang up the stairs. Their assailants were downstairs, rising up. Fahd pulled out his only weapon, a kitchen knife.

"They've got guns, and you've got a knife?" Zachariah yelled.

"Well, they wouldn't have known if you didn't yell it! Come on, go up!"

Zachariah and Liza went up the stairs, while Fahd pondered his options. A knife wouldn't go too far, but in the right hands it could do wonders. He hid out on the level, going behind a closet door, waiting for his assailants to come up the stairs. He could try coming up from behind them, but how so? They would catch him before he got them. Perhaps throw the knife? He wasn't too good at throwing the knife, and he only had one knife.

Before he knew it, they were already at his level and he had to act or else Zachariah and Liza would be trapped. He threw the knife as best as he could - the knife hit the last man on the back of his head, on the blunt side. Before Fahd could bang his head against the wall [for his stupidity], the last man tripped on his trigger and shot all of his comrades dead. Fahd wanted to laugh. But there was still one man to take care of; he rushed out of the closet and kicked the man in the head. They struggled for a little while, but the man still had the gun and it wasn't long before he gained the upper-hand again.

Just as the trigger pulled, the man fell over with a hole in his head. Zachariah slowly came down the stairs, carrying a gun from one of the dead men. Naomi was huddled on the ground upstairs. "I don't want to do that again," Zachariah said. Fahd approached him carefully, assuring him. "Once is good enough." He grabbed the gun from him, casting it aside. "Come, we must get out of here before more of them show up."

They nodded and disappeared. Fahd only hoped that they would reappear in the Emirate somehow.

Status Report for Operations in Northwestern Africa

SIC: Madrid, Iberia

"Sir, here's the status report you asked for on the current situation concerning "Operation Kopparbergs. Thank you, Sergeant. Your dismissed."

Level 3 Clearance is Required to view this document.


Following the successfully landings by the 3rd Reg of the 50th ID in cooperation with units of the FWSA military, the city of Agadir was captured after a brief urban assault. The remaining Rogue Moroccan forces that were not outright captured were forced to retreat from the area. Casualties on all sides were light.
After a R&R period of a few hours, the pursuit of the Rogue South Moroccan Desert Army was authorized. A small detachment was left to secure Agadir to permit a future peaceful transition to Moroccan authority. As this current time only light enemy resistance has so far been encountered.
The Solvay line has been stabilized with the introduction of elements of the 9th Armored Division. The remaining elements of the division are expected to be intheatre by the end of the week. At which time, a major offensive drive south will be discussed.

Major combat operations in The Cape Verde Islands have ended. The process of integration of the islands into the Iberian Kingdom and the Republic is expected to begin soon.
The revolts in the Algerian provinces of Ghardaïa and Tamanghasset have been brought completely under control. Return to complete government control is expected within a few weeks at the minium and within a few months at the most. Elsewhere, in Algeria everything is going expected with nearly 90% of the country under either Republic, Algerian or a combination of both control.
Activity along the Algerian/Tunisia border has remained stable, however the collapse of the Emirate might lead to some instability either along the Algerian/Tunisia or the Algerian/Libyan border. A definite possibility of instability along the Tunisian/Libyan border is expected. Furthermore, a possible contingency plan of sending Republican forces into either Tunisia and/or Libya is in the works should the need arise, which hopefully it won’t.
Finally, Phase Two of the Objective has been meet. All Oil and Gas facilities and fields have been secured resulting in the amount of oil production and shipment to the Republic from Algeria reaching 50% of that during the Kopparbergs period. Sixty percent production and export levels are expected within the month, followed by 80% within six months and 100% within a year pending no disruption to the production or supply.

The Fall of the Emirate of Alif Laam Miim and the Federated States of West Africa

Though the demise of the Emirate had been foreseen for some time, the sudden fall of the FSWA caught everyone in the Republic completely off guard. For the first time in their history, the Republic found itself not only the leading power of Africa, but the only power with any semblance of influence over the region. The fall of these two great African civilizations had created a power vacuum the Republic could never hope to fill. While, the collapse of the FSWA had come as a great blow to the Republic and it’s mission in Northern Africa. It was the fall of the Emirate however, that hit the Republic the hardest and was the most deeply felt. The Emirate had been there at the birth of the Republic and was one of it’s very first friends and de-facto allies in the region. So it was seen fitting that the Republic was there at the death of the Emirate. Still, while the loss of the Emirate and the FSWA was deeply felt by those throughout the Republic, the task at hand still remained. That task as always had remained the establishment of peace and prosperity throughout the known world.

Agadir and Southern Morocco-The Fall of the FSWA had thrown the entire Southern operation around Agadir into complete chaos. With only a single regiment to hold the city and the surrounding area including the vitally important Al Massira airport, the Republic was vastly outnumbered. Thankfully, before the collapse of the FSWA had occurred, the forces they had deployed along with those of the Republic had driven out what remained of the South Moroccan Desert Army from the immediate area, thereby giving the Republic room to breath and a chance to bring in reinforcements from the Canary Islands and the Iberian Kingdom. These reinforcements would be used to shore up the bridgehead and once sufficient numbers had been built up renew the attack against the South Moroccan capital of Marrakech. As such, the South Moroccan Front was given the highest priority with all available transport ships and aircraft in the area being directed to transport the rest of the 50th "Espana" Infantry Division from the Canary Islands along with the entirety of both the Bartolomeu Dias Infantry Division and Afonso Henriques "Huzaren" Armored Division from the Iberian Kingdom to the Agadir bridgehead. If, all went according to plan in less then a week, the Republic would have a force of some fifty thousand to bring to bear against the South Moroccan Desert Army that numbered only in the thousands with the rest having either deserted, been killed, wounded, captured or finally been sent to shore up the ranks of the main South Moroccan Army fighting up north.

The Solvay Line and Northern Morocco-The collapse of the FSWA had not only thrown off the Republic’s timetable in the South, but had also indirectly effected the campaign plan in the North. With, no secondary or diversionary attack able to take place in the South due to limited forces, the plan to draw off South Moroccan forces opposite the Solvay Line to make it easier going on the troops, was for the time being put on hold until additional units arrived into the Agadir bridgehead. The decision now for the Republic was to either go ahead with the attack as planned without the support of the Republican Southern Corps as the Southern Republican units were being called or to wait until the RSC had gained enough strength to launch the attack. In the end, it was decided to put off the attack. Still, with the entire 9th "Huzaren Espana" Armored Division on the line and ready to go, the attack could begin at a moments notice once given the order from Higher Command.

The Rebirth of Algeria-The birth of any new nation is always painful, the rebirth of an existing nation on the other hand while not as painful in most causes, does have it’s growing pains. From the fire of the ashes, the phoenix awakens with new life and new vigor. As it was countless times beforehand, so it was again with the birth of the Democratic-Republic of Algeria. After, months of hard work paid with countless gallons of sweet, tears and blood, the nation of Algeria was again united for the second time in it’s history after decades under the single leadership of The Kingdom of Kopparbergs Africa, a free and independent nation. What it choose to do with that freedom remained to be seen.

To be Continued...