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Breaking News from Marcudian National News (MNN):

This is Chris Arnold, and I regrettly inform you that we have just received news that the Helder University Football Stadium has been bombed, from what appears to be a terrorist attack. The bombing occured with a full capcity crowd who had gathered to see the Division I matchup of the Helder University Buffalos against the University of Dormat's Trojans. For more details heres are field correspondent Jennifer Clarkson:

Thank you Chris, I'm standing here and behind me is what I consider the most disastrous and chaotic scene this country has ever witnessed. The stadium was packed with over 70,000 attending the game, and as you can see....is ugh....oh my god...it's terrible...it's freaking terrible! I'm sorry Chris, as you can see it's pretty much a crater of melted mettle and debris behind me, you can hear the moaning of the injured, and there is just not enough emegergency personal to help quick enough.

The bombing occured apparently around 7:30 Eastern Time about right at Kick-Off of the game between the two schools. I've had reports that locals as far as 20 miles away felt the extent of the blast. Oh my....Chris I'll get back to you when I have more.....somebody get over there and help out!!!!!


Thank you Jennifer, obviously a very emotional day for all of us in Marcuda, we will keep close coverage of the details of this story. We've been informed that President Burrill and Vice-President Sangrey have both been taken to undisclosed safe locations but seperate from each other. Furthermore, all flights have been grounded, and the Military is at full alert and readiness, as all major Marcudian city's are patrolled by fighter squadrons in the air. We will let you more earlier, and may God Bless Marcuda

Official Government Message
In response to the recent cowardly attack on a large portion of civilian populace, we would like to deploy military medical personal and disaster response teams to assist in the clean up and rescue of your civilians.

Breaking News: President Burrilll addresses the nation.

Good afternoon for those of you joining us, President Burrill is addressing the nation concerning todays horrific events, lets listen

Good afternoon, my fellow Marcudians it is with a heavy heart that address you, for today is a day that will be remembered for generations upon generations that will live etched in the heart of our country for eternity. Today the actions of cowards and ignorance have taken it's hate and intolorence to a new level that is dubious and esoteric for the rest mankind to understand.

Today many lives were taken from us, a void fill the hearts of Marcudians today, today we understand that to take ones relatives or friends for granted is a mistake. The bombing at the Helder Stadium is a testament to what hate and misinformation can cause, therefore, I encourage us as Marcudians to rise about simple assumptions and let the facts speak for themselves. The people who did this will be punished, because I promise, that whoever responsible there is not a place on this planet that you can hide, even if I have to come find you myself.

It is important, however, that we are a nation of understanding and acceptance and though a small faction of people may be responsible for this act, not to retaliate against our friends that may bear the same skin color or ethnicity because they to cry as us all.

I've been briefed by our commanders and a full and thorough investigation of this horrific act is being sought and when the facts are established we as a nation will act swiftly and with all resources avaliable to us.

To our enemies that were complicit, or supported this act of terror, you will be punished, any link to this act will mean crushing consequences, therefore, I encourage all who may be implicated to act now and work with us, because if we find you, you will then know what HELL means. Every resource of our military will be disposed to hunt you down!!!!

To our friends and nations that are lending your support, I than you for your support and friendship in this time of peril our country is facing.

Finally, to the people of Marcuda, we are a strong people, who have lived by principals that have brought our nation through tough times before, we will make it through again, because we are Marcudians. God Bless Marcuda!



That was President Burrill addressing the nation regarding the horrific events that just occured. I've just received word that the terrorist group "The Devils Hand" has claimed responsibility for the actions that occured. The group has a large network of members in different countries but seem to be based out of Chrika where they are given Asylum by the countries President. A statement put out by the Defense Department has stated that 2 Naval carrier divisions are heading towards the country and said that all options to root out the terrosists are on the table.

Official Message from the United States of Tavrael

It is with a heavy heart that I condemn the attacks on Marcuda. I have nothing but full praise for your efforts to rid the world of terrorism and nothing but the deepest sympathy for those in your nation who have lost someone to this attack.

With My Condolences,
President David Tacoma

Church Statement:

"Terrorism is the work of the Vile Lard, as are all things evil. We offer our deepest sympathy to the families of those slain, and we will send over an Emergency Hospital Team as soon as possible. Your loved ones now reside in His grace."

OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE

I blame you, comrade. It is your fault for allowing terrorists onto your soil and allowing them to stay there. We find that terrorists generally don't attack when there are none.

Better luck next time.

[SIGNED]
Eric Brant
Premier of Theoroshia

OOC: Can I fund the terrorists?

OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE

I blame you, comrade. It is your fault for allowing terrorists onto your soil and allowing them to stay there. We find that terrorists generally don't attack when there are none.

Better luck next time.

[SIGNED]
Eric Brant
Premier of Theoroshia

OOC: Can I fund the terrorists?

OOC: Yes, fund away, this is going to be fun!

To: Premier of Theroshia

From: Secretary of State Sydney Lonkin

Subject: Abbrasive nature

Dear Premier,

We received your message, and although we find it a bit out of taste, we at least can appreciate your ideas. However, with that said, I've been instructed by the President to ask you to allow a team of Marcudian Investigation Agency (MIA) to meet with your terrorist unit, since there is some conern amongst with our analyst that their may be a "Black Hand" presence in one of your regions. We understand this request is sensitive in nature, but a a great nation as yourself who opposes terrorisim this must be a request you can agree to.

Sincerly,

Sydeny Lonkin

Secretary of State of the United States of Marcuda

OFFICIAL RESPONSE:


It is with a sad heart that we heard this report, our thoughts and prayers go out to all the families of the deceased. May God bless those hard emergency personnel who will work day in and day out during this horrifying time in your nations history.


Prime Minister Orion
Head of the Republic Of The Rizak Borderlands

I'm Arneld Frox with Miroxia 8 News. When news reached Dictator Durant Adams today of the attacks on Marcuda, the nation mourned serverly. as the dictator addressed the nation in a brief webcast from his office. He said that terrorism is a thing that must be stopped in all nations. The "Devil's Hand" has been reported to have a base in North Miroxia, causing some flights today to ground, and security EVERYWHERE to be tightened. Naval ships coming a leaving must be servely checked, and passangers aboard internation incoming flights are being individually searched. Now here's Kate Regs with the weather...

From the Office of Durant Adams to President Burrill of Marcuda

In response to these severe situations of terrorism in the world, Miroxia would wish to send troops to Marcuda to find Devil's Hands men and hunt them down. We wisth to assist with Medical Rescue Teams, which will arrive shortly, having been sent off at first attention to the Stadium attacks. 3-12 will be a date never to be forgotten. As we speak, even I am being rushed to the Port Durant bomb shelter, as when the name Devil's Hand was mentioned, it seems a Devil's Hand work infiltrated the government offices, so he hould be taken care of soon. Respond to me on the war.

From,
Durant Adams

(OOC: We could, if you want, make a war thread called the Internation Devil's Hand War, and have a huge war. OOCly respond back on your thoughts.

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OOC: I assume you are pretty much a US carbon copy, maybe some different geography but pretty much the US? And instead of 9/11 its a football game... Is it ok if the terrorists hide in my mountains? Keep in mind President is as in the French President, not the USian President.

IC:

There was a perfect oppurtunity for the terrorists to escape into a foreign land on the flight by Belu, Oranej & Geren Ariliné. It was an innocent enough looking flight and there was doubt that so called President Burrill or so called VP Sangrey would ever invade Uiri; it being an island and the fact that it had over 2 billion people and a good army. It was the perfect timing and the perfect escape.

Meanwhile, in the Green House, President Aposon heard knews of the terrorist attack. By coincidence he noticed there was a flight from the bombed city in Maricuda - as it was called in the Uir language - to the capitol of Uiri - Gogari. Should any Maricudans take the flight, the President would go to meet them at the airport and offer them a Blue Card. This would allow them to work and live in Uiri for the time being but those would be the only rights they possessed.

It was 2:37 AM in the ETRT (Emergency Terrorist Response Team) building when the Standby Alarm (Used to alert the team without dispatching them)
went off!
"THIS IS NOT A DRILL!" Shouted Officer Kolfland as he raced through the building preparing for what might come! The team hurridly got dressed, got their equipment ready and then rushed out to the Standby building that had four landing pads with firefighter/rescue helicopters on them!

Letter From The Dictator of Talentay:
Our Emergency Terrorist Response Team is ready to make an emergecy flight to your nation if needed! They are equipted with medical supplies and medical personel.

Signed:
Lord Ragan II

My fellow Marcudians the shock of these recent events has shaken our nation to the core, however, we are not without resolve. I've received condolences and offers of aid which we gladly accept, I would like to personally thank the people of Orbath, Tavral, Holy Marsh, Rizak Borderlands, Miroxia and Talentay for al their generosity and support.

These nations are our friends, and we are forever grateful to them for their aid. However, As a soverign nation that has been attacked by extremist that have no remorse, we as a country must act.

It is with a heavy heart, I have asked Congress to formerly declare War on the "The Devils Hand," Furthermore, the resolution by congress will include and inclusiveness clause that will formerly declare war on those who have supported and continue to support the terrorist group. As more comes to light the Marcudian military will respond swiftly to any nation who supports or harbors these fugitives.

Therefore, I formerly ask for military support from other nations that support our nations war and terror to help wipe out this menace that threatens freedom and deomcracy. Our nation intends to form a international coalition to attack and rip out any cell of the "The Devils Hand," wherever, they may be. I'd like to single out Durant Adams and his willingness to help and hope we foster a great friendship as well with Lord Ragan which is another ruler with great distinction, these people know the evils and threat the "Black Hand" poses to our world.

Nations such as Theorshia and Uiri must see the error of any decision to support or harbor terrorist, but with great nations as these, I'm confident that these nations will help in any way possible. Therefore, it is for this reason I request that these nations help our investiagtive agency's in conducting searches of cells in their countries networks.

Although, this may be a trying time, but as President Bryan Gabriel once said "Strength isn't how tall you stand, but in how quick you get up when you are knocked down." I encourage all Marcudians to live your lives as usual as best as possible. do not let the terrorists win, but changing how we live as a people. God Bless you and God Bless Marcuda

Official Telegram From the Turka-Sir Office of International Security

Brothers- for we are now that- On behalf of President Hadith and our victimized nation, we mourn for the losses you've experienced. Our nation has fallen under routine terrorist attacks from our homegrown terror cells.

Unfortunately, we cannot offer much in support for your recovery from such an attack, for our citizens are always in need of the precious supplies. We can only offer our prayers and hopes that one day terror in this world will flee in the face of our combined indomidable spirits. Take hope that you do not stand alone in this crisis, and that others will gladly stand by your shoulder in your hour of need.


Signed,
[Kalahan al-Dubweeb]

High above the ocean barely making any semblence of a sound an Advanced Stealth Fighter known as the X-22 Phoenix zoomed through the night sky seeming to slice through fragments of sky. The cool mettallic black alloy of the plane, was a blur as it wooshed onto it's target.

Captain Trevor Chen flipped on his mic and said, "This is Captain Chen, I am appoximetly 5 minutes away from the target doing initial satellite link analyses. Confirming target command. System analyses: target structure called The Baker Hotel, in the country of Kirika. Is this correct command?"

Target confirmed Captain Chen, mission is a go, green light on target. The deployment of AM AM Lotus Surface Missile is granted.

"Ugh, yes command....just to confirm you do realize the satellite analyses estimates a total of 300 people in that structure?"

Confirmed Captain Chen, proceed with deployment, total annihilitation authorized. It comes from all the way up top Captain so we got to get this right!

Captain Chen relaxed his eyes, and said a little prayer to himself as he flipped the final swith that gave him access to the firing console. As he pressed the fire button, the Captain thought to himself, "What have we done?"

The Red Tide Government had nothing to do with the terrorist attacks inside Marcuda... nothing at all.

The Red Tide Mafia on the other hand...

They were the ones that sold the explosives to the Devil's Hand. The explosives had been sold by the RTM in bulk, 1,000,000 Universal Standard Dollars. And that meant the Mafia had sold alot of explosives... far more then what were used in the football stadium attack, actually.

The explosives themselves had been stolen from various warzones across the world. The RTM was a international crime syndicate after all. Operating out of the lawless Southern Mountain Provinces of the Totalitarian State of Red Tide. They sold weapons, drugs, even sex slaves on the black market.

And a representative of the RTM had been sitting down with a representative of the Devil's Hand to work out further weapon sales inside The Baker Hotel... when the Marcudan missile streaked through the window to the hotel room they were meeting in and detonated.

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To: The Foriegn Ministry Department of Red Tide

From: Secretary of State Sydney Lonkin

Subject: Red Tide Mafia

To Whom It May Concern:

It has come to our attention that in your Southern Mountain Provinces a criminal element known as the Red Tide conducts business and operations from that location. We have direct evidence linking bank account transfers with a sale of high amount of explosives from that region.

It is in the interest of our government to question the members of This Red Tide Mafia in order to ascertain who the explosives were sold to, and to punish those in charge of selling the weapons. I'm sure you understand our sitaution. We would like to send approximetly 10,000 of our marines in conjunction with your troops into Southern Mountain Province to conduct a seek and capture mission.

To show our good faith, we would like to offer a financial stimulus package of $200 Billion dollars to aid your nation in fighting the Red Tide Mafia. Furthermore, our special investiagive agencies would aid in new methods of tracking down the criminal element.

Thank you,

Sydney Lonkin

Secretary of State of the United States of Marcuda

Breaking News live from Marcuda News Network:

Hello, Regina Williams reporting, I'm here aboard the USM Carrier Red Phoenix where about an hour ago Advanced Fighter Jet Groups have taken off to attack the capital of Kirika. Naval destroyers have been shelling the coastal port of St. Douche for the last 4 hours, with me I have Lt. Admiral Max Jones to tell us about what is going on and the purpose of this offensive, Admiral?

Well to be honest Regina, I can't disclose to much, but about 0300 Naval groups have attacked the Kirika coastal regions where we believe the majority of the terrorist group the "Devils Hand" has been holed up. Unfortunetly, the main leaders of the terrorist group are also leaders of this country and are holed up in bunkers.

Now Admiral is there a chance there will be a ground invasion?

No Comment

In our country there are no bombings so opvioulsy you are doin something wrong.

To: Methelod
From: The Desk of the Arch-Priest


Maybe the reason your country wasn't bombed was because there isn't anything worth blowing up.

Nations such as Theorshia and Uiri must see the error of any decision to support or harbor terrorist, but with great nations as these, I'm confident that these nations will help in any way possible. Therefore, it is for this reason I request that these nations help our investiagtive agency's in conducting searches of cells in their countries networks.

OOC: perhaps you have misunderstood me. I AM NOT SUPPORTING THE TERRORISTS! THEY ARE REFUGEES THEREFORE I HELP THEM. ICLY I DO NOT KNOW THAT THEY ARE TERRORISTS.

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IC:

President Aposon was utterly shocked. How dare the President accuse him of supporting terrorists. He immediately sent a message to Marcuda:

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Top Level Encrypted Diplomatic Message
TO: President Burill
FROM: President Aposon
SUBJECT: False Accusations

How dare you accuse me of supportiung terrorists! There were refugees on a flight from your country to my country and I took them in. If this is how Marcuda treats nations which decide not to ignore it like usual and instead try to help then I must do what I must do. Unless you revoke you accusation of my country helping so called terrorists, I must declare war on your nation and your people.

May you not live to see the horrors of war,
President David Aposon

SIC:

In the Uir Senate...

I, Senator and President, David Aposon, Member and Lead Senator of the Blue Party of Uiri hereby propose a bill to declare war on Marcuda should they decide not to apologize for falsely accusing Uiri for supporting terrorists and instead thank Uiri for accepting refugees into their country. All in favour? All against?

The vote was 74 to 26 in favour and so it was sealed. Marcuda had to apologize or they would face the war the senate had chosen to authorize.

OOC: War? Really? Jesus, people around here just can't keep their fingers off the red button.

OOC: He wants me to let him search my country. Besides, supporting terrorists is serious matter. I am sure you wouldn't be too pleased if I wanted to search for Uir terrorists who had fled into your country as refugees and said that you are supporting terrorists. Plus this is one of those rare instances where I intervene. I do't do that a lot so when someone insults me for welcoming refugees Uiri won't take that kind of talk from a nation smaller than itself.

Countries always get fingered at for supporting terrorists in RL, yet you don't see missiles flying around. They deny claims, and leave it at that. What are the other countries going to do, delcare war? Then they will seem like the badguys. Use logic before jumping headfirst in your weapons cache.

Hello, this is Gloria Becker according to reports the nation of Uiri has proclaimed war against the United States of MArcuda unless President Burrill publicily apologizes! How serious is this threat of war, only time will tell, and how well will Marcuda handle this new crisis along with the most recent bombing. To give prospective on public support, we took at national poll and a 95% majority of Marcudians beleive the President should not apologize and back the President in his actions he is taking in the aftermath of the attack on the football stadium. A statement released by President's Office had this say:

President Burrill is very dissappointed in Uiri's decision to make such a hasty declaration of war. The President never declared that Uiri was aiding the terrorists only that we could use their aid in investigating the group in their country. It however, sends a wrong message to MArcuda and the International community to jump to war since, it appears this is a defensive action. President Burrill hopes for a diplomatic resolution to these misunderstandings and hopes a peaceful solution can be made. President Burrill welcomes a one on one diaglougue with the PResident of Uiri in order to settle these misunderstandings. However, the President is resolute in at the moment his main priority is helping the Macudian people cope with the recent tragedy of the bombing and to apprehend and punish all those involved.

President Burrill just shook his head at the head of the big conference table as he read more reports of the death toll from the bombing, putting his hand to his temple he rubbed it gingerly, and finally looked up at the 10 individuals that were sitting at the table with him and at the flat panel screens that lined the walls of the room.

"Well first off ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to thank you all for your hard work so far, I know many of us haven't slept in the last couple days.

Now these casualty reports are only preliminary, so I want round the clock assesstments until everyone is accounted for, furthermore, I want our emergency response teams to be provided more standard shift protocals, so they stay fresh."

Now, Gen. Edwards how is our military mobilization assesstment currently, and how can we help you more to do your job? We may need to be ready for a larger scale campaign sooner than later considering how irrational the Prresident of Uiri is acting.

Well, Mr. President all our military branches have been fully activated and reserve forces are starting to mobilize at the ready. Currently, we have a total of 4 million active duty military personal in all our branches of military. About 1.9 million are battle ready sir. If the sitatutation escalates we might need to consider a draft....

OOC: Its Declaration, not Proclamation. Where is your country?

IC: The President was surprised that the President would tell the 4th estate the contents of the top level highly encrypted message which only the president would have access too. He must've told the media and yet, something fishy was going on. Due to a lack of a reply, President Aposon had no choice but to go ahead. The Marcudan nationals were within his borders and he would not turn them over until he revoked his statements. That was the only thing Marcuda was asked to do. He knew know what was fishy. The media only knew that a message containing something along the lines of we do not support terrorists, make amense or war. Yes, he did now see the error in his ways...

OOC EDIT: Marcuda, you don't have a military unless you take money from somewhere else to have it. Besides you'd need to spend $400,000,000,000 in order to fund a modern military of 4 million men. Not to mention that your GDP per capita is only $18,000 which would mean you would need to spend the GDP per capita of almost 15.5% of your population on 2.7777...8% of your population. So unless you are like North Korea there is no way you'd have a military that big.

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TO: President Aposon
FROM: Secretary of State Sydney Lonkin
SUBJECT: False Accusations
Re: Possible Meeting at the President's Ranch

Dear President Aposon,

It is with great distress that President Burrill received your misgivings and misunderstanding of his most recent statement concerning the role of your country in the latest attack on our countries soil. However, as the Presidents time is precious with all the current chaos, he would still like to make time to meet with you for one on one talks so we may dissipate this matter.

In the Northern Region of our country the President has own private residence, know as the Burrill Estate, where he ranches and keeps horses. He would be severly honored if you would attend a weekend conference with him so that you both may discuss the most recent unfortunate misunderstandings between our two nations.

Obviously, neither of our countires with war, it is a ugly thing and can cause unrest for many years to come, therefore, it is the President's intention to what is in his power to bring this misunderstanding to an end.

The President hopes you will attend, and hopes you like horseback riding and good Barbecue Ribs, because the President makes the best baby back ribs!

Sincerely,

Sydney Lonkin

Secretary of State of the United States of Marcuda

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TO: President Aposon
FROM: Secretary of State Sydney Lonkin
SUBJECT: False Accusations
Re: Possible Meeting at the President's Ranch

Dear President Aposon,

It is with great distress that President Burrill received your misgivings and misunderstanding of his most recent statement concerning the role of your country in the latest attack on our countries soil. However, as the Presidents time is precious with all the current chaos, he would still like to make time to meet with you for one on one talks so we may dissipate this matter.

In the Northern Region of our country the President has own private residence, know as the Burrill Estate, where he ranches and keeps horses. He would be severly honored if you would attend a weekend conference with him so that you both may discuss the most recent unfortunate misunderstandings between our two nations.

Obviously, neither of our countires with war, it is a ugly thing and can cause unrest for many years to come, therefore, it is the President's intention to what is in his power to bring this misunderstanding to an end.

The President hopes you will attend, and hopes you like horseback riding and good Barbecue Ribs, because the President makes the best baby back ribs!

Sincerely,

Sydney Lonkin

Secretary of State of the United States of Marcuda

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Top Level Encrypted Diplomatic Message

TO: Secretary of State Sydney Lokin
FROM: President Aposon
SUBJECT: Re: Possible meeting at the President's ranch

My country played no role in the unfourtunate terrorist attack on your country's soil. I happened to hear that there were some refugees from your country arriving by plane into my capital. I came and greeted them and allowed them to live in my country until they felt it was safe for them to return to their home country.

Yes, I would be glad to come to your nation regarding your misunderstandings. Although as you must know, an official who deals with everything foreign has a busy schedule. Perhaps we could talk...tomorrow? I invite you to have a round of golf in the Fokiri Golof Dom, it is 1 km south of the second largest and mining city of Fokiri. 18 holes?

I suppose you must view war with a nation which has almost 15 times your population as un ugly thing. If you cannot make it to the golf I would be happy to come to your ranch the weekend after next to discuss this and to catch on tape your revokation of your accusations of us supporting terrorists.

President David Aposon

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Top Level Encrypted Diplomatic Message

TO: Secretary of State Sydney Lokin
FROM: President Aposon
SUBJECT: Re: Possible meeting at the President's ranch

My country played no role in the unfourtunate terrorist attack on your country's soil. I happened to hear that there were some refugees from your country arriving by plane into my capital. I came and greeted them and allowed them to live in my country until they felt it was safe for them to return to their home country.

Yes, I would be glad to come to your nation regarding your misunderstandings. Although as you must know, an official who deals with everything foreign has a busy schedule. Perhaps we could talk...tomorrow? I invite you to have a round of golf in the Fokiri Golof Dom, it is 1 km south of the second largest and mining city of Fokiri. 18 holes?

I suppose you must view war with a nation which has almost 15 times your population as un ugly thing. If you cannot make it to the golf I would be happy to come to your ranch the weekend after next to discuss this and to catch on tape your revokation of your accusations of us supporting terrorists.

President David Aposon

To: President Aposon

From: Secretary of State Syndeny Lonkin

Subject: Would love to play golf.

Dear President Aposon,

With the President is to engaged in the aftermath of the devastation that the bomb inflicted upon our country, he will not be able to meet you on the Golf Course, however, if you will have me, the President has asked that I go in his stead, if that is acceptable to you.

As to your comparision with war with a nation as the size of yours, as impressive as your countries population is, Marcuda dislikes war in general with any nation and in this modern age despite the population. In this modern era of technology it is the our governments position to avoid war at all costs by implementing technological advancements to deter war and prevent it.

So yes, our nation would like to avert war with Uiri if this is possible. However, we can chat more on the green, and President Burrill looks forward to your meeting at his ranch in this coming weeks.


Sincerely,

Sydney Lonking

Secretary of State of the United States of Marcuda


OOC: It's starting to look like you are China and I'm the USA....you have a big population, I have a decent population....etc. This is turning into a fun thread.

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To: President Aposon

From: Secretary of State Syndeny Lonkin

Subject: Would love to play golf.

Dear President Aposon,

With the President is to engaged in the aftermath of the devastation that the bomb inflicted upon our country, he will not be able to meet you on the Golf Course, however, if you will have me, the President has asked that I go in his stead, if that is acceptable to you.

As to your comparision with war with a nation as the size of yours, as impressive as your countries population is, Marcuda dislikes war in general with any nation and in this modern age despite the population. In this modern era of technology it is the our governments position to avoid war at all costs by implementing technological advancements to deter war and prevent it.

So yes, our nation would like to avert war with Uiri if this is possible. However, we can chat more on the green, and President Burrill looks forward to your meeting at his ranch in this coming weeks.


Sincerely,

Sydney Lonking

Secretary of State of the United States of Marcuda


OOC: It's starting to look like you are China and I'm the USA....you have a big population, I have a decent population....etc. This is turning into a fun thread.

OOC: Yes, I suppose it is. Is your Secretary of State male or female, I can't tell by the name.

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Top Level Encrypted Diplomatic Message

TO: Secretary of State Sydney Lokin
FROM: President Aposon
SUBJECT: Re: Would love to play golf

Dear Secretary of State,

I understand how busy your president must be considering he is running what is two jobs here in Uiri and I would warmly welcome you into my country. Yes, I suppose you are correct. War is a horrible thing only to be used as a last resort. Of course it shall be possible to avert war.

Good Luck on the Course,
President David Aposon

OOC: So shall we skip ahead to the game of golf?

OOC: Sydney Lonkin is a female, and she's quite hot!!!! lol

She approached the tee with a swagger and focused her eyes on the ball, with a sharp smack Sydney Lonkin made contact with the golf ball and watched it glide through the air with increasing velocity.

Sydney was defeintely, glad her father former President Jack Lonkin had made her take golf lessons. She stood to the side and brushed a strand of silky brown hair to the side and tucked it behind her ears. Dressed in Khaki shorts her tan slender legs glistened in the sunlight. Her sleeveless bright torquise shirt allowed her to move easily and confidently. She looked stunning! With eyes wide the entourage that had escorted President Aposon and her to the golf course all clapped with reckless abandon to have witnessed such a great golf shot, by a woman that seemed so tiny and incapable.

"Well President Aposon, looks like it goes to you sir." Sydney said with coy voice

"Want to put a wager on this game sir...perhaps call off your declaration of war." With this Sydney giggled a cute but effecitive laugh.

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To: The Foriegn Ministry Department of Red Tide

From: Secretary of State Sydney Lonkin

Subject: Red Tide Mafia

To Whom It May Concern:

It has come to our attention that in your Southern Mountain Provinces a criminal element known as the Red Tide conducts business and operations from that location. We have direct evidence linking bank account transfers with a sale of high amount of explosives from that region.

It is in the interest of our government to question the members of This Red Tide Mafia in order to ascertain who the explosives were sold to, and to punish those in charge of selling the weapons. I'm sure you understand our sitaution. We would like to send approximetly 10,000 of our marines in conjunction with your troops into Southern Mountain Province to conduct a seek and capture mission.

To show our good faith, we would like to offer a financial stimulus package of $200 Billion dollars to aid your nation in fighting the Red Tide Mafia. Furthermore, our special investiagive agencies would aid in new methods of tracking down the criminal element.

Thank you,

Sydney Lonkin

Secretary of State of the United States of Marcuda

Official Reply from TSRT Government
The Totalitarian State must politely decline your offer, as previous attempts to completely secure the region have been tragic failures. The area has proven ideal guerilla warfare terrain, which is what most members of the RTM excel at. We have calculated that trying to get rid of the RTM is neither feasible nor worth the cost."
End Message

Secret IC: The truth of the matter went far deeper then mere feasibilaty or cost. Although these were accurate statements on the part of the Red Tidean Government(whose military was geared towards massive conventional battles against conventional foes), there were other things that the TSRT had to consider.

For one, the fragile Red Tidean economy. Due to its militarised status(%70 of Red Tidean industrial capacity is devoted to either weapons or weapons-related production), the Red Tidean economy was inherently shaky. Certainly, the recent invitation of foreign corporations into Red Tide had alleviated some of this shakiness, but the threat was still noticable to insiders.

As such, the Red Tide Mafia's black market played an important role in the TSRT economy. It allowed citizens to acquire what their nessecities (such as food) more easily, albeit at a higher price.

Then there was the vulnerability of Red Tides raw material base. There were numerous mineral mines and massive Gulags in the Southern Mountain Provinces, these and the routes of transportation that ran to them, were the only places where the Government had full control in the region.

As such, as long as the TSRT Government left the Mafia alone, the Mafia left the TSRT Government operate in the area as it needed, and vice-versa.

OOC: Sydney Lonkin is a female, and she's quite hot!!!! lol

She approached the tee with a swagger and focused her eyes on the ball, with a sharp smack Sydney Lonkin made contact with the golf ball and watched it glide through the air with increasing velocity.

Sydney was defeintely, glad her father former President Jack Lonkin had made her take golf lessons. She stood to the side and brushed a strand of silky brown hair to the side and tucked it behind her ears. Dressed in Khaki shorts her tan slender legs glistened in the sunlight. Her sleeveless bright torquise shirt allowed her to move easily and confidently. She looked stunning! With eyes wide the entourage that had escorted President Aposon and her to the golf course all clapped with reckless abandon to have witnessed such a great golf shot, by a woman that seemed so tiny and incapable.

"Well President Aposon, looks like it goes to you sir." Sydney said with coy voice

"Want to put a wager on this game sir...perhaps call off your declaration of war." With this Sydney giggled a cute but effecitive laugh.
OOC: lol, k. I'm focusing less on the golf and more on the diplomacy.

IC:

President Aposon had met Ms. Lonkin at the airport and they had driven in a humvee to the dome. It was located in the middle of desert - which was what everything south of the Uir mountains was. The structure was technically an indoor golf course although it certainly seemed like it was outdoor - except for of course, the roof high above them and the walls far away.

Sydney's shot was quite good although the purpose of this game was not to play golf but rather to have something to do while they talked about the situation between their countries. When the Secretary had suggested that they place a wager on the game of golf, David replied almost instantly, "I'm sorry but it is not mine to bet. it was a declaration passed by Senate and it is stated quite clearly. Your President must revoke his statement about Uiri supporting these alleged terrorists."

I am offering a portion of all our nations money to any anti-supporters of this vile country that calls the bombers "terrorists". :gundge:

Official Reply from TSRT Government
The Totalitarian State must politely decline your offer, as previous attempts to completely secure the region have been tragic failures. The area has proven ideal guerilla warfare terrain, which is what most members of the RTM excel at. We have calculated that trying to get rid of the RTM is neither feasible nor worth the cost."
End Message

Secret IC: The truth of the matter went far deeper then mere feasibilaty or cost. Although these were accurate statements on the part of the Red Tidean Government(whose military was geared towards massive conventional battles against conventional foes), there were other things that the TSRT had to consider.

For one, the fragile Red Tidean economy. Due to its militarised status(%70 of Red Tidean industrial capacity is devoted to either weapons or weapons-related production), the Red Tidean economy was inherently shaky. Certainly, the recent invitation of foreign corporations into Red Tide had alleviated some of this shakiness, but the threat was still noticable to insiders.

As such, the Red Tide Mafia's black market played an important role in the TSRT economy. It allowed citizens to acquire what their nessecities (such as food) more easily, albeit at a higher price.

Then there was the vulnerability of Red Tides raw material base. There were numerous mineral mines and massive Gulags in the Southern Mountain Provinces, these and the routes of transportation that ran to them, were the only places where the Government had full control in the region.

As such, as long as the TSRT Government left the Mafia alone, the Mafia left the TSRT Government operate in the area as it needed, and vice-versa.

MNN News Reports the Presidents Press Conference:

My fellow Marcudians, it has come to my attention by credible intelligence that a direct link to the recent terrorist attack is by a rogue group called "The Red Tide Mafia" and their base of operations resides in the nation of Red Tide. We have asked the Red Tide governments cooperation in apprehending these criminals, and evidence indicates that although they know of the Red Tide Mafias dealings they refuse to anything to help capture and punish the group.

Therefore, I hope the President of Red Tide listens very carefully, if you hide these terrorists, we hold you complicit and responsible, and will take action. If you aren't with us in fighting terror then your against us! I give the nation of Red Tide this ultimatum, release the rogue terrorists group known as the Red Tide Mafia to us, in 3 days or face sever consequences.

OOC: lol, k. I'm focusing less on the golf and more on the diplomacy.

IC:

President Aposon had met Ms. Lonkin at the airport and they had driven in a humvee to the dome. It was located in the middle of desert - which was what everything south of the Uir mountains was. The structure was technically an indoor golf course although it certainly seemed like it was outdoor - except for of course, the roof high above them and the walls far away.

Sydney's shot was quite good although the purpose of this game was not to play golf but rather to have something to do while they talked about the situation between their countries. When the Secretary had suggested that they place a wager on the game of golf, David replied almost instantly, "I'm sorry but it is not mine to bet. it was a declaration passed by Senate and it is stated quite clearly. Your President must revoke his statement about Uiri supporting these alleged terrorists."

Sydney Lonkin, grimaced as she put a bottle of water to her lips. She knew very well that President Burrill could not do as he asked, it would be political suicide and destroy morale in Marcuda. Furthermore, the coalition that was forming would lose support if the President did such a thing. However, Sydney also knew that President Burrill being such a compassionate person would undoubtly bend if he knew it would save lives. However, it was her job to get him out of this mess.

"Mr. President, I'm sure you know how the game of politics is played, and you know very well that what is ask would be disatrous to the office of President. I would think as a world leader of such a large population that public perception is very important.

I'm sure there must be some other way, short of a statement from my President that can give off the message that your nation does not engage in terrorist activities. I have an idea....what if a joint operations team of your Special Operations Unit and our own Special Operations unit worked in conjunction to locate the terrorists. This would tell the world that indeed Marcuda, doesn't hold Uiri responsible or as as a country supporting terror. Furthermore, it would create the perception in the eys of the international community that your forces are more than capable than before.

Just think about it, a military alliance with the United States of MArcuda with our technological ability and the sheer size of your military personnel it would embolden both nations.

OOC: Think of joining Rodinia?

"Look, it doesn't need to be public. Well, actually it does because otherwise it looks fishy. How about we reach a compromise. You tell your media that the 'two countries have talked it over and resolved the issue peacefully' while I tell my media that the President has revoked his statement but sadly announces that the refugees are actually terrorists? Would that be ok? Also, I'm curious, what is the name of the political party the president belongs to?"

"The Stratocratic Republic of Magdha condemns this sickly, immoral, barbarous act of terrorism. Our condolences and prayers go out to the families and friends of the victims. We earnestly hope and prayer that the monsters responsible are brought swiftly to justice."

Dr. Joe M. Rothman
Commissioner of External Affairs and International Cooperation

OOC: Think of joining Rodinia?

"Look, it doesn't need to be public. Well, actually it does because otherwise it looks fishy. How about we reach a compromise. You tell your media that the 'two countries have talked it over and resolved the issue peacefully' while I tell my media that the President has revoked his statement but sadly announces that the refugees are actually terrorists? Would that be ok? Also, I'm curious, what is the name of the political party the president belongs to?"

"That plan sounds wonderful Mr. President, I of course must discuss this with President Burrill, but I have no doubt he will approve this plan. President Burrill is part of the Republican Party in our nation, he is considered a moderate conservative and is known to go across the aisle and embrace Bi-Partisan legisltation for the good of the country. He is by far the most popular President in recent years and still the most elgible bachelor our country has. He rose into politics at an early age, and at 34 is the youngest President in our nations history. However, we do think he needs to get married...any single women in your country..." at this Sydney grinned and breathed an inner sigh of relief.

A crisis had been averted, and it appeared that Marcuda had just gained a strong ally.

"Now Mr. President, we must discuss the location of these refugees in your nation, it is imperative that they be questioned, perhaps we could land one our elite Phoenix teams to execute the mission in conjunction with your trrops of course..."

The nation of The Yamini Islands sends it's condolences, and recognizes the hardship that your nation must be suffering. We will provide any assistance to ensure that these criminals are brought to justice.

Mme. Artemis B. Lune
Chief of the Nomadic Peoples of the Yamini Islands

Breaking News from Marcudian News Network:

In what appears to be an all out military buildup, the United States of Marcuda's military has been mobilizing for the last several hours in what amounts to the largest mobilization of forces in the nations history, with more on this story here's are MNN correspondent Retired General Lynn Korver

Thank you Arnold, in the most recent hours, the top military commanders have received orders to mobilize the different branches in the military for full readiness. Naval Battle Groups have been rushed out to undisclosed locations at sea, along with all Aircraft Carriers, two of which the USM Lonkin and the USM Mathews have been sent to the Coast of the nation of Red Tide.

The Air Force has deployed massive amounts of transport craft headed to undisclosed locations, while also using civilian commercial airlines to transport marines and infrantry units again to undisclosed locations.

Reports have to indicated that all of the deadly Advanced Fighter Jests the MX-22 Phoenix group has been already deployed, along with rumors that specials operations units are already at their directed locations.

Arnold this isn definetly not a matter to take lightly, President Burrill known for his diplomacy and resolve to end conflict withuot war seems to taken a 180, and apparently the Marcudian people seem to support him all the way.


Wow, thanks Lynn, on other news the death toll in the bombing of the football stadium is rising, currently the tragedy has claimed 55,000 people confiremd out of the capacity crowd of 70,000. Truly this is the most devasting event in MArcudian history and perhaps human history. May we as Marcudians unite as one, and keep our resolve and prayer for each other and our nation.

IC:

"Good, good. Shall we finish our game or would you prefer to return to your home country to inform President Burrill? There are probably not as many single woman in my country as one would think. In my country there is a large gap between the rich and the poor with the poor making about 0.5% of what the rich make. This leads to a lot more marriages and a lot less divorces. Unlike some modern countries, we don't give welfare either so if they divorce they are on their own and that can be quite dangerous. The poor mostly live in the middle of the desert on one of our two rivers or in our rainforest north of the mountains. I think I know how to have an idea of where to find them. They would most likely purchase guns, correct?"

EDIT: W00T! 800th Post!

The Red Tidean response was rather blunt.

Official Statement from TSRT Government
"You do not scare us. We have far deeper reserves of manpower and equipment then you do. Land on our shores at your own risk... your citizens blood will be on your hands."
End Message

The Marcudan vessels were tracked as they approached Red Tide from as far out as 2,700 kilometers away by Red Tidean Over-The-Horizon RADAR. So long as the Marcudan Battlegroups and aircraft remained outside of Red Tidean waters(a recognised 12 kilometers from the coast), they would not be fired upon.

However, they were watched and monitored. At 200 kilometers, Tsunami Attack Submarines and Stone Ager Guided Missile Submarines began to shadow the Aircraft Carriers. At 100 kilometers, Red Tidean Naval Reconnassiance Aircraft began to do constant fly-by's of the battlegroup. Making sure to remain far away enough to not be regarded as a threat, yet still close enough to recon the battlegroup.

Meanwhile, on land, the State Guard(regular army), State Aeroforces(regular airforce), and State Naval Forces(regular navy) were ordered to active status. While bluewater vessels were ordered to remain in port, brownwater vessels were put on patrol inside Red Tidean waters closest to the Marcudan Battlegroups.

In addition, the Red Tidean Anti-Sattelite Weapons were ordered on standby. If the Marcudans decided to strike, they would have no space-based forces to aide them.

IC:

"Good, good. Shall we finish our game or would you prefer to return to your home country to inform President Burrill? There are probably not as many single woman in my country as one would think. In my country there is a large gap between the rich and the poor with the poor making about 0.5% of what the rich make. This leads to a lot more marriages and a lot less divorces. Unlike some modern countries, we don't give welfare either so if they divorce they are on their own and that can be quite dangerous. The poor mostly live in the middle of the desert on one of our two rivers or in our rainforest north of the mountains. I think I know how to have an idea of where to find them. They would most likely purchase guns, correct?"

EDIT: W00T! 800th Post!

"If you'll forgive me, but I feel that I must cut this game short. I must get back to Marcuda their are other matters we must attend........excuse me one moment."

Sydney Lonkin flicked on her ear piece and received the urgent call. Everyone could see the concern on her face as she shook her head and kep on replying "yes" "I understand", "yes sir."

"Finally, she flicked off her earpiece and looked solemn, Mr. President is their a place we may go with more privacy and talk. Recent events have unfolded, that I must discuss with you.

For now, a "Fire Phoenix Team" will be deployed to your country and they will be instructed to work with your people.

But please Mr. President we must talk!"

The Red Tidean response was rather blunt.

Official Statement from TSRT Government
"You do not scare us. We have far deeper reserves of manpower and equipment then you do. Land on our shores at your own risk... your citizens blood will be on your hands."
End Message

The Marcudan vessels were tracked as they approached Red Tide from as far out as 2,700 kilometers away by Red Tidean Over-The-Horizon RADAR. So long as the Marcudan Battlegroups and aircraft remained outside of Red Tidean waters(a recognised 12 kilometers from the coast), they would not be fired upon.

However, they were watched and monitored. At 200 kilometers, Tsunami Attack Submarines and Stone Ager Guided Missile Submarines began to shadow the Aircraft Carriers. At 100 kilometers, Red Tidean Naval Reconnassiance Aircraft began to do constant fly-by's of the battlegroup. Making sure to remain far away enough to not be regarded as a threat, yet still close enough to recon the battlegroup.

Meanwhile, on land, the State Guard(regular army), State Aeroforces(regular airforce), and State Naval Forces(regular navy) were ordered to active status. While bluewater vessels were ordered to remain in port, brownwater vessels were put on patrol inside Red Tidean waters closest to the Marcudan Battlegroups.

In addition, the Red Tidean Anti-Sattelite Weapons were ordered on standby. If the Marcudans decided to strike, they would have no space-based forces to aide them.

The "Red Phoenix Team" had worked like surgeons as they had landed in the nation of Red Tide days earlier. Planting explosive devices in the main commmunications center that controlled Red Tides satellite and warning system, that were set to go off when the initial assault by Marcuda's advanced forces would be attacking. Furthermore, they had located essential key targets and already downloaded the data to the defense department, so that all Lotus Missiles had the corrdinates to their targets. In addition they had set charges to power plants and dams, there was nothing that caused a countries' people a feeling of chaos then having their power shutdown and being flooded.

With the country in darkness, fear and hopelessness would hopefully reduce resistance and shed as little blood as possible. The only blood that had been shed so far were a couple guards at the power plant, and unforetnetly, the team had to kill a family of 6 including the children, because they had landed in a wooded area where a homeless family was sheltering for night. The team felt horrible about it, however, emotions could not get in the way of the mission, it was why they were the most elite Special Ops Unit Marcuda had to offer.

The last objective was to kidnap a local leader in the countries capital, information was that he had direct ties with the Red Tide Mafia, and would be a valuable asset in figuring out more information.

As the team stealthy guided themselves through the rooftops of the city, Captain Avery Menkin, signaled he had located the house..........

OOC: Ignoring the first paragraph. You simply and magically said these guys planted explosives on some of the most important places in my country(which are not, you know, heavily guarded or anything) without giving me any chance to RP any form of defence. That is not going to fly.

IC:
Outer Ariga, TSRT
The Dacha was a rather small one as far as Dacha's go in Red Tide. Owned by a rather low-ranking Tech-Com Corporation Executive, even this kind of Dacha was outside his pay grade(OOC: Hint, hint). Yet some well placed bribes had made sure the local Commissar-Major never investigated.

The building was actually guarded by a security system one would find in any ordinary middle class home in most other countries. A ordinary burglar alarm connected to the local Police Station, and a small fence around the Dacha's perimeter.

Right now, the man, Nikita Glovkovich Neslov, was hosting a small party consisting of selected family friends. Attending the party was his wife and three friends. The families two children were fast asleep in their respective bedrooms.

They were playing cards, talking about various personal events, and drinking Vodka.

What nobody(except Nikita) knew was that Nikita was a smuggler for the Red Tide Mafia. He had arranged for some of the explosives that had detonated in Maracuda to go overseas, yet he was just small fish in the organised crime syndicate.

OOC: Ignoring the first paragraph. You simply and magically said these guys planted explosives on some of the most important places in my country(which are not, you know, heavily guarded or anything) without giving me any chance to RP any form of defence. That is not going to fly.

IC:
Outer Ariga, TSRT
The Dacha was a rather small one as far as Dacha's go in Red Tide. Owned by a rather low-ranking Tech-Com Corporation Executive, even this kind of Dacha was outside his pay grade(OOC: Hint, hint). Yet some well placed bribes had made sure the local Commissar-Major never investigated.

The building was actually guarded by a security system one would find in any ordinary middle class home in most other countries. A ordinary burglar alarm connected to the local Police Station, and a small fence around the Dacha's perimeter.

Right now, the man, Nikita Glovkovich Neslov, was hosting a small party consisting of selected family friends. Attending the party was his wife and three friends. The families two children were fast asleep in their respective bedrooms.

They were playing cards, talking about various personal events, and drinking Vodka.

What nobody(except Nikita) knew was that Nikita was a smuggler for the Red Tide Mafia. He had arranged for some of the explosives that had detonated in Maracuda to go overseas, yet he was just small fish in the organised crime syndicate.

OOC: I see your point, however, my team landed before any tensions between our nations was made public. However, the bombs actaulyl detonating at their locations I leave it to you...why do you think the bombs haven't gone off yet, gives you a chance to discover them....I'll give you a chance to handle the bombs, however, be fair!

OOC: Even if these guys had landed, you must remember that my government is supremely paranoid, right? Even in peacetime conditions, these places possess formidable defenses.

OOC: Come on these are my most elite special forces unit, work with me here, you don't have to have the bombs go off, but it's possible that they found a weakness in your defenses etc....just go with it...I'm not trying to say my country is better than yours, it just makes a good story and in addition the covert missions are typical right before a war is about to begin. Do you really think the US military didn't have a presence in Iraq before we attacked them, furthermore, you do realzie we are probably right now conducting missions in Iran. The reason the media never gets wind of this, is that governments won't usually have proof that they've been breached by Americans, nor if they did would they admit that they were encroached upon since it would hurt morale.

What I did was normal in wartime.

OOC: And our nations had never even conversed until now.

And fairness? Your a nation of 160 million... going up against a nation of 7+ billion.

If you wanted fair, you should not have even threatened me.

I could be even more strict and disallow you from infiltrating me at all until you properly RP it. But no, I generously setup a situation with a Red Tide Mafia guy who happens to be someone your after...

Now are you going to ICly respond to that or not?

"If you'll forgive me, but I feel that I must cut this game short. I must get back to Marcuda their are other matters we must attend........excuse me one moment."

Sydney Lonkin flicked on her ear piece and received the urgent call. Everyone could see the concern on her face as she shook her head and kep on replying "yes" "I understand", "yes sir."

"Finally, she flicked off her earpiece and looked solemn, Mr. President is their a place we may go with more privacy and talk. Recent events have unfolded, that I must discuss with you.

For now, a "Fire Phoenix Team" will be deployed to your country and they will be instructed to work with your people.

But please Mr. President we must talk!"

"No, no, no, no, no. You do not deploy anyone into my country. I deploy my own special operations men and they track down your nationals. They bring the nationals to your country. Any city you like. Yes, I do believe we can talk more privately. Follow me," the President went inside what looked to be inside. He spoke a couple minutes with the owner of the establishment and showed the President an empty room, normally used for organizing and meeting before and after tournaments.

"What did you need to talk about?"