Tolvan
18-02-2008, 23:11
OOC: The part of the Kulick government will be played by Kanisov, anyone who wishes to RP some fishermen or civilians on the island needs to sign-up in the OOC Thread (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=549822) . Anyone who deploys military forces without signing up first will be ignored.
Cabinet Room, Blair House, Brayton, Tolvanic Home Islands
The twelve members of the National Security Council examined the large map displayed on the massive high-def screen that dominated the Cabinet Room’s back wall. The map highlighted the Home Islands and Culver Islands in dark green and shaded in light blue was the Commonwealth’s Economic Exclusions Zone (EEZ), the area in which the Commonwealth controlled all fishing and oil exploitation efforts. In accordance with international agreements the Tolvanic EEZ extended 200 nautical miles from every piece of land under its control. The EEZ already encompassed nearly 80% of the Southern Sea, the Tolvanic name for the region of ocean to its south, and as a result the massive reserves of oil, minerals, and fertile fishing and kelp grounds. Another, light screen, sphere appeared seventy-five nautical miles to the east the EEZ’s southeastern border. The sphere was centered on a tiny speck of rock known as Kulick.
“So, you’re saying this Kulick place has no military?”
National Intelligence Director Moore turned to face Commerce Minister Burke before answering.
”Not one worth mentioning. They have a few dozen private contractors that work six month rotations on the island then go home, but they’re mostly there to keep a lid on bar fights on petty theft. They’re little more than cops not soldiers. Also, the Kulickian Authority operates a handful of patrol boats and a couple cutters but no dedicated warships.”
Foreign Minister Donovan was the next to speak, addressing his question to the Chairman of Combined Staff.
“General Chang, what are the projected losses for both sides in this operation?”
Chang tapped a button on his keyboard and the map display changed to a set of charts showing force levels and tactical data.
“As you can see even a taken Tolvanic force vastly overmatches the locals. They have no anti-ship missiles, no warships, no artillery, no armor, and no combat aircraft. We anticipate the island to capitulate bloodlessly. It’s not like we’re enslaving the locals, they can always go somewhere else to fish. Should they choose to resist out losses will be minimal and likely limited to our Marines once they go ashore. Of course the locals fight back they will suffer much worse, but we will of course do everything in our power to minimize civilian causalities.”
The Prime Minister was the next to speak.
“I think this about settles it. We will submit a recommendation to Parliament in the morning that the Commonwealth formally annex the island of Kulick. Rich and Kim have assured me that there will be little problem getting it passed, the Progressives know if they try to hold this up then they stand to lose funding for some of their welfare proposals so they’ll play ball. Of course there’s the risk of foreign interference but I doubt anyone is willing to take us on over this barren rock. General Chang how soon can our ships leave?”
Cabinet Room, Blair House, Brayton, Tolvanic Home Islands
The twelve members of the National Security Council examined the large map displayed on the massive high-def screen that dominated the Cabinet Room’s back wall. The map highlighted the Home Islands and Culver Islands in dark green and shaded in light blue was the Commonwealth’s Economic Exclusions Zone (EEZ), the area in which the Commonwealth controlled all fishing and oil exploitation efforts. In accordance with international agreements the Tolvanic EEZ extended 200 nautical miles from every piece of land under its control. The EEZ already encompassed nearly 80% of the Southern Sea, the Tolvanic name for the region of ocean to its south, and as a result the massive reserves of oil, minerals, and fertile fishing and kelp grounds. Another, light screen, sphere appeared seventy-five nautical miles to the east the EEZ’s southeastern border. The sphere was centered on a tiny speck of rock known as Kulick.
“So, you’re saying this Kulick place has no military?”
National Intelligence Director Moore turned to face Commerce Minister Burke before answering.
”Not one worth mentioning. They have a few dozen private contractors that work six month rotations on the island then go home, but they’re mostly there to keep a lid on bar fights on petty theft. They’re little more than cops not soldiers. Also, the Kulickian Authority operates a handful of patrol boats and a couple cutters but no dedicated warships.”
Foreign Minister Donovan was the next to speak, addressing his question to the Chairman of Combined Staff.
“General Chang, what are the projected losses for both sides in this operation?”
Chang tapped a button on his keyboard and the map display changed to a set of charts showing force levels and tactical data.
“As you can see even a taken Tolvanic force vastly overmatches the locals. They have no anti-ship missiles, no warships, no artillery, no armor, and no combat aircraft. We anticipate the island to capitulate bloodlessly. It’s not like we’re enslaving the locals, they can always go somewhere else to fish. Should they choose to resist out losses will be minimal and likely limited to our Marines once they go ashore. Of course the locals fight back they will suffer much worse, but we will of course do everything in our power to minimize civilian causalities.”
The Prime Minister was the next to speak.
“I think this about settles it. We will submit a recommendation to Parliament in the morning that the Commonwealth formally annex the island of Kulick. Rich and Kim have assured me that there will be little problem getting it passed, the Progressives know if they try to hold this up then they stand to lose funding for some of their welfare proposals so they’ll play ball. Of course there’s the risk of foreign interference but I doubt anyone is willing to take us on over this barren rock. General Chang how soon can our ships leave?”