NationStates Jolt Archive

Case closed, Saya was elected Empress. But, we are in the middle of a civil war a t the moment now.

This issue will be brought to vote on the floor of the United Defense Directorate and we will give you our collective opinion once the vote has concluded. We look upon this appointment with great interest.

United Defense Directorate Headquarters, First City

Dear Government of Mereshka,

General Tobias Wall shall be answering your question as I am too busy with foreign relations. I can assure you his opinion will not be biased.

Sincerely,
David Avalice

Dear Government of Mereshka,

I have been given the honor to help choose your next leader. I believe the general would be the best choice. Why? Because he's a general and we generals should stick together! Sorry, that was the whiskey talking. But I believe we can make great war plans to dominate the world! Sorry, still whiskey talking and I am not going to ruin this letter with whiteout. Good day.

P.S. Condolences to the royal family from me. But I do think he will be better for your nation to defend against attack.

Sincerely,
General Tobias Wall

To: Mereshka
From: Premier Jozef Vachenski

After a day of consideration, my government has agreed that the modernizer would be the best choice for the ruler of your country. Even though I believe a general would be a better choice, the general you suggest is a little... insane. Also, would your country consider opening trade or other friendly activities with Volzgrad? To finish off this letter, I hope your nation prospers under whichever leader is chosen.

Official Telegram From The Office Of The President Of Ustio North

To:Government of Mereshka
Subject: New Leader

I am sorry to hear your loss. After due consideration, I have decided that Saya will be our candidate choice, as she is the most legitimate heir and we believe that she will be best to lead your nation through this tough time.

As for the loss of your Emperor, Ustio North National Arms have said they would like to provide you with a free Manta Class Aircraft Carrier, to honour his passing.

Safety & Peace

Yours Sincerely

President-General Gareth MacMillan


OOC: go to the UNNA link in my sig, and check out aircraft for more information on the Manta

To:Premeir Jozef Vachenski
From: Hikara Tonoshi

My good Premier, (though I must honestly say that I've no idea what a premeir is), it is good to know that I have my support among the worlds nations. I must say that I agree with you about a general being best, yet with all do respect to Lord Sokonu, with his mental state of mind he could possibly lead us to ruin. As for the trade agreement, should I be crowned, I would be most happy to sign an agreement such as this. We will need suppliers of the more modern goods. Our nation has rich deposits of ores such as iron and gold, as well as oil, which I understand is very important to nations such as yours.

Sincerly, Shogun Hikara

To:President of Ustio North
From:Saya

Dear Ustio North,

It is good to know that there are some that do not hold my grandfathers birth against me, and I wish to finally get a surname that can be passed on to my daughters, should I have any. I thank you for your kind condolonces, my Great-Grandfather was a great man. However, I have one question for you: What is an aircraft carrier?

With love, Saya

Dear Government of Mereshka,

General Tobias Wall shall be answering your question as I am too busy with foreign relations. I can assure you his opinion will not be biased.

Sincerely,
David Avalice

Dear Government of Mereshka,

I have been given the honor to help choose your next leader. I believe the general would be the best choice. Why? Because he's a general and we generals should stick together! Sorry, that was the whiskey talking. But I believe we can make great war plans to dominate the world! Sorry, still whiskey talking and I am not going to ruin this letter with whiteout. Good day.

P.S. Condolences to the royal family from me. But I do think he will be better for your nation to defend against attack.

Sincerely,
General Tobias Wall

Dear Tobias Wall,

Ah, a fellow general. Good, good. We do need to stick together eh? And this is a time when all the world is jealous of Mereshka's glory, and she needs to be defended. So, you like whiskey do ya? Good to know that theres men who can trust what people give 'em to drink. Can't trust my manservant you know. Nope, has it in for me. Makes a good meal though. Please reply back and we'll get to work on those domination plans 'eh?

P.S. Thank you for your kind words. The Emperor was a good friend. His beard was a bit of a chatterbox though.... Got pretty annoying you understand.

Dear Sokonu Misika,

Yes, defense is always a good thing. We have a new defense program that has received the bulk of government funding currently. Were building many new weapons currently. I can give your nation some of the blueprints of the weapons and a few of the weapons it self for no charge. We do not seek profit out of death. Ah yes, a good drink always soothes me. Nothing too weak, and nothing too strong. Your manservant sounds like a good cook, though if you think he's trying to poison you; I suggest you drink from a private flask since you never know. I'm actually quite jealous of your manservant, I mean the head chefs in the forts can cook very well, especially since they actually have experience, thankfully the government hired real chefs to cook. Otherwise we'd probably have stomach problems, my privates and officers are good but they can't cook at all. As for domination plans, we should meet after the election no matter what the outcome. You should keep a keen ear out for your competitors.

P.S. I'm glad to know you stood by your emporer even though something about his beard annoyed you. It seems most of the world's problems are because of looks.

Addressed To: Saya Mereshka (OOC: if that's not it, place correct name here).
Sent By: Ashley Ridden, in proxy of T. Zerdoff III.

We are sorry to hear of your great grandfather's recent departing. If there is anything you would like from the Mines so as to offer our condolences, please indicate.

Sincerely,
Ashley Ridden.

From: Sokonu
To: Tobias Wall

Dear Tobias, yes indeed defense is important, you never know what could be waiting outside your door, I always say. New weapons hmm? Sounds interesting. I must say that we've been needing something to get the edge on the rebel shoguns. Maybe a crossbow that reloads faster.... Well, as for getting together, would you like to come her, or should I go there?

To: Ashley Ridden
From: Saya

We thank you for your kind words, I know I'll miss him so. However, I must point out that in Mereshka, those descended from men or women with illigitemate births have no surname. That would be one of the benifits of becoming Emperess, as I would be Saya Mereshka.

With love, Saya

To: Ashley Ridden
From: Saya

We thank you for your kind words, I know I'll miss him so. However, I must point out that in Mereshka, those descended from men or women with illigitemate births have no surname. That would be one of the benifits of becoming Emperess, as I would be Saya Mereshka.

With love, Saya

Again, if there's anything needed, we'll be sure to send it.

Dearly,
Ashley.

There is a package included with the mail.
*Enclosed in the package is a five pound piece of gold, enclosed in a natural crystal of some sort.*

Say looked at the crystal in wonder. She had never seen such an exquisite jewel. Going to her drawer, she carefully wrapped it up and hid it under her clothes. Picking up the gold, she turned to her maid. "Please bring this to the castle, and ask them to make as many Dragons out of it as they can." The girl curtsied and said "Yes my lady", and ran off. Going to her desk, she wrote a letter of thanks.

Dear Ashley, I cannot rightly ask anything of you, as you have already sent my the most beautiful crystal I've ever seen, what amounts to several purses of gold.
My sincerest thanks, Saya

Official Communiqe

The Commonwealth sees that the righful leader should be one of the immediate family in this secenario, in this case Saya. We would like to say that we feel sorry for her Grandfather's loss. However, we encourage her to look towards the bright future that she could lead her country. Enclosed is a dictionary of all the modern terms used in the world just if she comes up on a word that makes no sense. An example would be that not a lot of "unmodernized" countries do not even know what an aircraft carrier is.

For High Hopes,
Roland J. Massaquine
Prime Minister of Zoingo

Say looked at the crystal in wonder. She had never seen such an exquisite jewel. Going to her drawer, she carefully wrapped it up and hid it under her clothes. Picking up the gold, she turned to her maid. "Please bring this to the castle, and ask them to make as many Dragons out of it as they can." The girl curtsied and said "Yes my lady", and ran off. Going to her desk, she wrote a letter of thanks.

Dear Ashley, I cannot rightly ask anything of you, as you have already sent my the most beautiful crystal I've ever seen, what amounts to several purses of gold.
My sincerest thanks, Saya

You're welcome. We have more of them, you know. If there's anything we can do to aid you in your rise to the throne, or simply just in general, please send word.

Your friend,
Ashley.

Dear Sokoru,

Well crossbows wasn't what I had in mind but it is possible with the technology Avalic has. We just need to copy most of the design of one of our far ranged weapons except use arrows/bows instead of what we use. I am going to have some weapon producing companies to work on this. It would be, how should I say, automatic to reload. To counter the fact it will be fast to use up all the bolts or arrows we'll make them smaller for you but still lethal. Oh wait, did I forget to mention you'll only need to pull on the string for the bolts or arrows to fire. If you keep holding it, it will keep shooting our bolts/arrows. It's just going to be a bit heavier than the ones you have. But I can also give you some catapults that we had left over several centuries ago. Well make a few improvements to it and restore it as well. I will go to you. I'll be visiting you. We have faster transportation means that you may like.

Dear Tobias

Thank you, this will be most useful. Aoutomatic crossbows? Interesting. I look forward to meeting you, and most definetly wish to see what this 'faster transport' is. You'd be surprised at how fast some of our horses go.

Dear Soroku,

The automatic crossbows are being sent by merchant ships right now as well as the catapults. Have you considered making ships out of steel? The hull is more durable though it is costly. As for the faster transport, I believe most of the population would describe them as steel birds or dragons. I shall be visiting in a few weeks. I have to sign out hundreds of forms to authorize the manufacturing of tens of thousands of bombs.

*Incoming transmission*

*First message*

Official Cominique,

The Union has decided to vote for the modernizer. However, if not for overwhelming support, a particular general would've had his way, and the ballot would've been cast in Saya's direction. However, General Harrison does not represent the view of the Union government, therefore, we chose the modernizer for the sake of all our nations.

*Second message*
To: Saya
From: Edward Harrison
RE: The elections
Body:
Sorry I couldn't pull enough strings kid, fillibusters are bloody hard to maintain, especially since I wasn't really welcome at the debates. Any way, hope everything else comes through, gotta have hope Saya.
Best of luck,
Gen. Edward T. Harrison

*end transmission*

"This is Sandra Watson reporting live from outside UDD headquarters where apparently the organization is voting to decide which candidate it will endorse for Emperor of the nation of Mereshka. Now, Mereshka, a fuedal Japan-like nation, would most noticably be remembered as providing on of the members of the original Quarantine and Containment Squad. The same force that stopped the First City outbreak some six years earlier.

The three candidates to replace the late Emperor are Sokonu Misika, a prominent general whose mental stability is in question, Hikara Tonoshi, who wants to, to the dismay of many of the Mereshkan government, modernize the country, and finally Saya, the member of the QCS herself who, though in favor with many of the Councilors, is only nineteen."

She touched the earpiece of her headset,

"Hold on, I'm getting an update. It seems that three of the ten nations have cast their vote. The United Human Countries, Covenant Nation of Shenyang, and the Dominion of Ruthless Slaughter have all voted for Hikara Tonoshi, reinforcing the UDD's stance on technology as the great step forward.

It seems, however, that not all in these respected governments approve of the choice. Most outspoken are General Edward Harrison of the UHC and Commander Michael Hawkins of the Dominion who have been reported to try and sway the decisions of their respective representatives. Commander Hawkins is currently being held in contempt for supposedly using his position in Dominion Intelligence to subtly threaten the representative into voting another way, presumably for Saya. That's the news as of 11:03, back to the newsroom for the weather."

To: Hikara Tonoshi
From: Premier Jozef Vachenski

There is no need to thank me my good man, Volzgrad is always happy to aid other nations. To answer your question, a Premier in my nation is the "shogun". Also, my nation is well known for its advanced yet easy to make technology. We also have a rather low amount of oil in Volzgrad so we would be more than happy to trade oil for technology. Then again, simply ask what you want and we will supply the blueprints. Good luck, and my nation hopes you are chosen to lead Mereshka.

To:President of Ustio North
From:Saya

Dear Ustio North,

It is good to know that there are some that do not hold my grandfathers birth against me, and I wish to finally get a surname that can be passed on to my daughters, should I have any. I thank you for your kind condolonces, my Great-Grandfather was a great man. However, I have one question for you: What is an aircraft carrier?

With love, Saya

OOC: Ah right, i forgot about that :(

To: Saya
From: President-General Gareth MacMillan

I believe you should never hold a grudge against someone who was only related to someone else, just because that person has passed on.

Feel free to call on the people and armed forces of Ustio North whenever you need.

Safety And Peace

The Best Of Regards

President-General Gareth MacMillan

To: Saya
From Edward Harrison
RE: Elections
Body:

Looks like you're winning! Good job Saya! But, unfortunatly, you don't support modernisation, which is what leads me to this message. I've got an offer, I can take some of my best men and create an Elite Commando unit, all at your personal disposition. After all, some day some pre modern (In my terms, most people consider this modern) or modern (Post modern for everyone else) nation might choose to invade. Or you could just do a full fledged military alliance with the UDD.

Your brother-in-arms,
General Edward T. Harrison

"This is Fredrich West, coming to you live outside The Union Senate. As of 0700 hours this morning, General Edward Harrison has called for the creation of a special squad to protect the soon-to-be emperor of Mereshka. However, as of, hold on.... We've just recieved the results! General HArrison's proposal has been voted down! Wait, thats him coming out of the senate now!"
The camera jitters as Frerich makes a mad dash for Edward, almost bowling over the rest of the reporters.

"General Harrison! General Harrison! Whats your opinion on this!"

Edward turned to look at the camera, a look of amusement flickering in his eyes.

"I'll form the squad any how, what're they going to do, write up some restricitions?"
Edward laughed and began to wade through the crowd.

The camera flicked back to Fredrich, who was now trying to fight his way through the crowd.

"As you heard, General Harrison has stated his intentions of going over the senates head! Whether the senate will strip attempt to strip him of his rank or the Marine Corpse assert its authority has yet to be seen! This is Fredrich West, reportinf for the UNA."

Letter to all the nations involved

Great nations! We would like to thank you, on behalf of all the Mereshkan people, we would like to thank you for your help in making this a peaceful transition. With all the votes in, it seems that Saya, hereby known as Saya Mereshka, is now the Empress of Mereshka! Most of the Shoguns have given their approvel, except fo one Hikara Tonoshi, who refuses to be beat in the race for the throne. It seems that despite our best efforts, it has come to civil war in the end. However, Hikara has begahn importing foreign weapons, such as muskets, while apperently outdated in other countries, are indeed a fiersome weapon here, especially when combined with the already formidable prowess of the clans samurai. As such, the Empress has asked thatthe squad the General Edward spoke of be formed, and requests the one 'Crispy', be added.
Sakeda Toknya, Supreme Counciler

Letter enclosed in the package sent to United Human Countries, for General Edward Harisson, from Saya

Ed! How are you? I'm so so sorry that I've caused so much trouble. I hope that you don't lose any rank in this. Haha, though, maybe if you're banished or something you can come over here, and be my personal general. Haha, just kidding, but it would be a blast, outranking my old CO. Ah well, best of luck to you.
with love, Saya

Letter enclosed in package sent to Ruthless Slaughter, for Micheal Hawkins, from Saya

Hey Mick! Long time no see eh? So, hows everything been? I'm so sorry for causing so much trouble, I never wanted yoiu to 'be held in contempt'. I just hope that it doesn't go beyond that. I would feel just terrible. Say, uhm... Have you heard from Alex lately? I haven't been able to talk to him much. Phonnne service here is risky at best, damn immpossible at worst.

OOC: Can't remeber my original password for my main, so I'm using my puppet.

IC:

To Saya
From: Edward Harrison
RE: The civil war
Body:
The Squad is already formed and waiting your orders your highness, As per your request, Crispy is on the roster, however, he was never a doubt for the roll of second in command. Well put down those rebels in short order, muskets generally dont work well against kevlar and automatic rifles. We'll deploy as soon as we can.Probably with a lot of fanfare as usual of squads under my commad. Expect a HALO jump into enemy territory. As for outranking me... you might, but I still got my command over my troops. Thats all I need. As for losing my rank... I might. You could use a military advisor with knowledge of modern and medival tech, right?

Official Telegram From The Armed Republic Of Ustio North
To: Saya Mereshka
Subject: Congratulations!

Dear Saya

It is with delight that i send this telegram to congratulate you on your election victory. Long may you reign over Mereshka.

Unfortunately, this telegram does not come from the President, as he has been highly pre-occupied with other Foreign Affairs. Nevertheless, he sends his best regards and congratulations

As before, call on us whenever you need us
Safety & Peace

Signed

Air Marshall Sir Scott Welsh,
Ustian Air Force Commander

OOC: Haha, no offense UHC, but thats pretty funny.

IC:

To Edward Harrison

Alright, yay! After we put down those rebels, we can negotiate a deal about a military position in Mereshka eh? Well, good to know you'll be here soon, keep in touch!
With love, Saya

As of today, the rumors that General Harrison has defied the senate and created a squad for the sole purpose of putting down the rebellion in Mereshka have been confirmed! The senate has declared all Squad members renegade, the military, however, refuses to acknowledge the sente's decision. "The senate doesn't know jack *bleep* about how the military works, we look after our own." Said Renegade General Harker over a tele-conference today. "We look after our own, Saya used to be a QCS member, not to mention that Mereshka is an ally of the Union, so those senate *bleep* can go *bleep* themselves."

To: Saya
From: Renegade General Harrson (I like that title)
RE: Civil war
Body:
You heard it from the UNA, we've all gone renegade. Gotta love the Corps though, they ignored the senate for once! In light of recent events, I think I will negotiate that military position. Either that or I could mkae my squad your personal body gaurds... either way, its gonna be good to see an old friend.

Its time to fight Saya,
Edward T. Harrison



*Second letter*
To: Empress Saya
From: Patrick Harker
RE: Bad Company
Body:
Yeah, we've decided to name our squad that, the best bunch of rogues ever gathered. We're cuurrently a couple hours away, I swear, Ed's been getting an itchy trigger finger, and when he does that, he talks in his sleep. And its scary stuff. Is there a position for me as well? Its either that or find sme merc battalion to join.

Official Telegram From The Armed Republic Of Ustio North
To: Empress Saya Mereshka
Subject: Palace Guards?

Dear Saya

Congratulations on your victory. I'm sorry i couldn't reply personally on the day, as i was caught up in foreign affairs.

I understand Hikara Tonoshi is leading some sort of rebellion against you?

Since hearing this, i wish to deploy the 4th Infantry Battalion to Mereshka, along with Brigadier General Jackson (Ustian Ground Forces Commander) to guard your place of residence. They will not be a permanent presence, and will be gone if you wish. However, i strongly advise you accept this. Hikara Tonoshi seems to be determined not to lose.
Safety & Peace

The Best Regards

President-General Gareth MacMillan

*Second Message*

To: Empress Saya Mereshka
Subject: Guards

I would be happy to bring my troops to guard the palace. I'm coming because i'm afraid the President would have marched from Ustio and put this rebellion down himself, had we not reminded him he has a country to run.

Anyway, i assure you, the 4th Infantry are well equipped to deal with the uprising. Under their guard the palace will be the securest place in Mereshka.

Regards

Brigadier-General Paul Jackson,
Ustio North Ground Forces Commander

FROM THE DESK OF EMPEROR MUNDUS I
TO- EMPRESS SAYA MERESHKA

Empress,
Congratulations on your new throne. While I understand little of your culture, it seems that your nation would like some aid in entering the modern era. I can offer your nation the ability to make vehicles that run without horses, light that shines without fire, medicine that can cure almost any illness, flying craft that can cary many people and powerful demons to fight for you. If you are interested, I will send you examples of these and many other technologies, as well as a team of scientists, men who are powerful mystics, and a team of demons to protect you during this time of transition.
Your Friend,
Gnaeus Mundus I
Emperor of Belkaros

To: Renegade General Harrison
From: Saya

Dear Ed
Haha, I got myself a copy opf the diolouge of that news broadcast. I knew there was a reason that I liked your military. Peersonal gaurds eh? Sounds interesting. Also, I thought that once we put down my cousin, there will be a shogunate empty. Interested?
With love, Saya

To: Crispy:
From: Saya

Dear Crispy,
Bad company? Haha, fits. And of course there'll be a position for you. I'm offering Ed the chance to be a shogun, but how would you like to be the caoptain of the Empress's personal gaurd?
Love, Saya

To: Ustio North
From: Empress Saya

Good leader of Ustio North, thank you for your offer, but I'm afraid I must decline. I am already recieving a capable gaurd from an ally of mine.
With Love, Saya

To: The Empire of Belkros
From: Saya
My good emperor, I thank you for your kind iffer, but must decline, as I have no wish to see my Empire modernized. I am what you coul call a traditionalist. I have the technology you speak of and must tell you that it terrifies the populace of Mereshka.
With love, Saya

To: The Empire of Belkros
From: Saya
My good emperor, I thank you for your kind iffer, but must decline, as I have no wish to see my Empire modernized. I am what you coul call a traditionalist. I have the technology you speak of and must tell you that it terrifies the populace of Mereshka.
With love, Saya

FROM THE HAND OF EMPEROR MUNDUS I
TO- Empress Saya
Saya,
I understand your desire for traditionalism, as I often find myself upholding more traditional Belkan beliefs in favor of newer ones. A traditional lifestyle is a perfectly acceptable and legitimite alternative to the chaos of the modern world. My only concern is the status of your medical technology. If you do not feel any need to update this, I understand, but I would hate to think your people suffer needlessly. If you would like anything in this vein of knowledge, or change your mind on my other offers, please let me know.
Yours,
Gnaeus Mundus I
Emperor of Belkaros

To: Emperor of Belkaros
From: Empress Saya

Your kindness touches my heart, but fear not. Over the years we have learned some amazing healing techniques, using herbs and berries and such. Sure, we may not be able to cure such things as cancer, but thankfully, diseases such as those are few and far inbetween.
With love, Saya

To: Emperor of Belkaros
From: Empress Saya

Your kindness touches my heart, but fear not. Over the years we have learned some amazing healing techniques, using herbs and berries and such. Sure, we may not be able to cure such things as cancer, but thankfully, diseases such as those are few and far inbetween.
With love, Saya

FROM THE HAND OF EMPEROR MUNDUS I
TO- EMPRESS SAYA
Please forgive my arrogance. Our modern medicine often looks down on such practice when we should not. Perhaps it is our doctors who have things to learn from your people. Would you be opposed to a disguised scientific research team to learn from your herbalists?
Yours truly,
Gnaeus Mundus

To: Ustio North
From: Empress Saya

Good leader of Ustio North, thank you for your offer, but I'm afraid I must decline. I am already recieving a capable gaurd from an ally of mine.
With Love, Saya

To: Empress Saya
From: Gareth MacMillan

Very well. Tell General Harrison i send my regards.

You can both call on us in your hour of need

Safety & Peace

Gareth MacMillan,
President-General Of Ustio North

OOC: BTW people, voting ended a while ago...

To: Gnaeus Mundus
From: Saya

Oh, don't worry about it, I understand how you feel. And I would be delighted to accept that offer. I also request that your specielists perhaps tech us a little bit mopre about surgery. We are sadly behind in that field, and I'm fairly certain we can go beyond hacksaws without getting too technological.
With love, Saya

To: Gareth MacMillen
From: Saya

I will do that, I'm sure that Edward would be delighted to hear that we can count on one such as yourself. I know I am.
With love, Saya

OOC: Incedentillay, is Gareth the name of an actual General? It sounds familiar for some reason....

To: Renegade General Harrison
From: Saya

Dear Ed
Haha, I got myself a copy opf the diolouge of that news broadcast. I knew there was a reason that I liked your military. Peersonal gaurds eh? Sounds interesting. Also, I thought that once we put down my cousin, there will be a shogunate empty. Interested?
With love, Saya

To: Crispy:
From: Saya

Dear Crispy,
Bad company? Haha, fits. And of course there'll be a position for you. I'm offering Ed the chance to be a shogun, but how would you like to be the caoptain of the Empress's personal gaurd?
Love, Saya




To:Saya
From: Edward T. Harrison
RE: Your offer

Its official, I've been stripped of my rank, same goes for the rest of my squad, so we really have no place left to go. Shogunate, eh? Sounds rather interesting, if I accept, do you mind if I keep my side arm?


To: Saya
From: Patrick "Crispy" Harker
RE: The squad/offer

Bad company, does fit us, we we're originaly supposed to be part of B company of an international squad, but that was axed when the military agreeed to the senates demands. Captain of the gaurd? All right, I accept.

OOC: Incedentillay, is Gareth the name of an actual General? It sounds familiar for some reason....

OOC: Possibly. I just coupled that with COD4's Captain MacMillan and BOOM! there was my leader. I'll look into it though.

Letter to all the nations involved

Letter enclosed in package sent to Ruthless Slaughter, for Micheal Hawkins, from Saya

Hey Mick! Long time no see eh? So, hows everything been? I'm so sorry for causing so much trouble, I never wanted yoiu to 'be held in contempt'. I just hope that it doesn't go beyond that. I would feel just terrible. Say, uhm... Have you heard from Alex lately? I haven't been able to talk to him much. Phonnne service here is risky at best, damn immpossible at worst.

Letter sent via special courier to the Imperial Palace of Mereska

Saya! It's been way too long! Things are going well and I'm enjoying a prosperous career at the head of a wing of Dominion Intelligence. I really wish I could say more, but not over a channel this open and even in person there are things I can't talk about.

Heh, it's no problem, really. You think a judge and a few guards'll keep me locked up? Not that the vote mattered anyway. You're in! Congradulations Saya- er...Empress Saya! Not sure I'll be able to get used to that.

Alex is doing fine physically, though his country is currently going through an outbreak that'd make the QCS look like a picnic. Specialized teams have been sent in to help and the bulk of our troops are on the border keeping them out of the Dominion. Truthfully, I haven't talked to him about anything save business in weeks now, and he sounded strained over the phone. He and Nikolai, Dagger 4, are in charge of the quarantine efforts. I'd imagine he's very happy you're not over there right now and would want me to give you his assurances that he's fine. In fact, I know he is. I'll let him know that you said hello and are doing well. He'll be ecstatic to hear that you've won. Believe me when I say that the decision wasn't ours to make on who we voted for. The government and military are two different beasts altogether.

I don't want you worrying, but it would have been wrong not to tell you. Don't tell him I told you this, or that it's even happening, but I have Dominion Intelligence doing everything in their power to keep him safe and we're prepping the Black Ops themselves to go in and get working. Who knows, when this blows over maybe we can all get together in First City and have a round of beers.

On a final note, being in the position that I'm in, I know that UHC is sending you a squad or two to keep you protected. If you'd like, I can send Black Ops squad Beta on top of that. Alex would probably make a crack about sending second-rate special forces, but they're the best at infiltration and stealth there is. The five of them could keep the palace buttoned up better than a force ten times their size.

All of us the Dominion and Shenyang miss you and look forward to seeing you soon.
Best wishes,
Mick

To: Ed
From: Saya

Of course you can keep your sidearm. I really don't see how it would effect the deal at all. Well, we'll discuss it once you get here.
With love, Saya

To: Mick
From: Saya

That's why I hate to rely on mail and whatnot. We should all get together and have that beer sometime. I'm not so sure about the First City though. It didn't go so well last time I was there.

And don't worry, you don't have to call me Empress. We're old friends. Hmm... I hadn't heard that Shenyang was having problems. I hope Alex makes it through. So thats Dag4's name? Hmm.... Never knew that. Its kinda sad when I don't know the real name of a war buddy of mine.

Black Ops huh? Sounds interesting. Alrighty, send 'em in.

IC: The news coming in from Mereshka had barely registered with the Red Tidean Intelligence Commissariat... that is, until the Civil War started. Civil War, in Red Tidean eyes, was an opportunity to gain territory, resources, and/or puppets.

After a careful-as-possible-monitoring(mainly by spy sattelites), a decision was made.

A single Guard's Army Corp of 125,000 men was to be deployed to Mereshka without any prior announcement. A resource rich area close to the 'frontlines'(such as there were in such a backwards nation) was picked to be the landing site for the invasion.

The State Guard, with their helicopters, trucks, and armored fighting vehicles would positively terrify any Mereshkan civilians into submission... assuming the civilians didn't mistake the average Guardsman for a demon anyways.

The uniform of a average State Guardsman
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i47/ObssesedNuker/Guardsman.jpg

Another package is sent to Saya, from Ashley.

It's a diamond, as big as the biggest of her knuckles.

'Use it to gain influence. We're rooting for you!

'Your friend,
'Ashley.'

To: Ed
From: Saya

Of course you can keep your sidearm. I really don't see how it would effect the deal at all. Well, we'll discuss it once you get here.
With love, Saya

To: Mick
From: Saya

That's why I hate to rely on mail and whatnot. We should all get together and have that beer sometime. I'm not so sure about the First City though. It didn't go so well last time I was there.

And don't worry, you don't have to call me Empress. We're old friends. Hmm... I hadn't heard that Shenyang was having problems. I hope Alex makes it through. So thats Dag4's name? Hmm.... Never knew that. Its kinda sad when I don't know the real name of a war buddy of mine.

Black Ops huh? Sounds interesting. Alrighty, send 'em in.

Mick was seated at his desk, some 20 stories underground. Just outside the soundproofed room beyond the glass doors was a laboratory the likes of which the modern world had only fantacized about. Weapons of every kind were arrayed on racks and multiple firing ranges were set up. Off to one side was a massive titamium and steel-reinforced door marked 'SPECIMENS: DO NOT OPEN'. Upon closer inspection however, the weapons began to seem less...conventional.

Most of the bullets were traditional 6.5 Grendel, but there was an entire set of what appeared to be silvered hollow points filled with some kind of bright, glowing liquid. There were what appeared to be shark suits (chain mail) that had steel inserts on the limbs. All of it was highly unusal and yet the Commander was perfectly at home.

Reading the letter, he smiled and typed up a quick response: 'Will do'

With position came privilege, something he was quite happy about as he donned his black body armor and slid on his All Purpose Vision Enhancement Helmet. The rest of the squad was waiting topside already. The team was to be issued only bolt action sniper rifles and their sidearms. Nothing too advanced and certainly not automatic. Besides, after his showing at UDD headquarters, he was sure they wouldn't mind him cashing some of his stockpiled vacation days.

Strapping on his M-24, he hummed quietly to himself as he boarded the elevator.

IC: The news coming in from Mereshka had barely registered with the Red Tidean Intelligence Commissariat... that is, until the Civil War started. Civil War, in Red Tidean eyes, was an opportunity to gain territory, resources, and/or puppets.

After a careful-as-possible-monitoring(mainly by spy sattelites), a decision was made.

A single Guard's Army Corp of 125,000 men was to be deployed to Mereshka without any prior announcement. A resource rich area close to the 'frontlines'(such as there were in such a backwards nation) was picked to be the landing site for the invasion.

The State Guard, with their helicopters, trucks, and armored fighting vehicles would positively terrify any Mereshkan civilians into submission... assuming the civilians didn't mistake the average Guardsman for a demon anyways.

The uniform of a average State Guardsman
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i47/ObssesedNuker/Guardsman.jpg

Official Telegram From The Armed Republic Of Ustio North
To: The Red Tide
Subject: Civil War In Mershka

I must ask that you not bring your forces into this situation unannounced. This is civil war, not your war. If you do not remove yourself in due time, it can & will be considered an act of war.

Please remove yourself from Mershkan Lands. As you can see, Empress Saya has plenty of aid to deal with the situation at hand.

Saftey & Peace

Signed

Gareth MacMillan,
President-General Of Ustio North

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OOC: No nation homepage Red Tide?

OOC: Homepage is here:
http://www.nationstates.net/page=display_nation/nation=Red%20Tide2

IC: Official Reply from TSRT Government
"We have no idea what you are talking about. We have no forces within 200 kilometers of Mereshka*. We do have forces deployed, but they are only exercises."
End Message

OOC2: *For now
:dramatic music:

To: Empress Saya
From: President David Avalice

Congratulations, on winning the election, democracy is a great thing, no? Apparently though, I missed the entire election though my general informed me of what was going on. I wonder if we can open a trade, nothing to do with technology though. The trade mostly revolves around natural resources, I will trade gold, wines, and foreign fish for silks, spices, foreign fruits, and medicinal herbs as my people wants cheaper alternatives to our medicine. I respect you keeping your tradition of an Asian medieval era, though if you do have any citizens afflicted with cancers or other diseases your not familiar of, the doctors of my country opens their arms to your citizens. In return for your trust in us we will also give you as much anesthesia as you need to stop soldiers from feeling pain when doing amputations or surgery. I also enclosed a gift in here. The Avalic Medal of Democracy, made of gold and ivory. You've certainly earned it.

To: Empress Saya
From: General Tobias Wall

Congratulations on your victory for political office, even though I supported General Soroku. No hard feelings I hope. I heard of the civil war going on and I was wondering if you need help with the muskets. I'm not going to try and break your traditions though, but I will send several thousand kevlar vests if you want, free of charge. I'm pretty sure they can stop a musket bullet, though we haven't used muskets in a few centuries. Think of it as, a different dressing garment instead of a technological advancement. I wish you luck in your reign over your nation.

OOC: The entire thread seems to have turned way out of focus on what it was intended for.

IC: The news coming in from Mereshka had barely registered with the Red Tidean Intelligence Commissariat... that is, until the Civil War started. Civil War, in Red Tidean eyes, was an opportunity to gain territory, resources, and/or puppets.

After a careful-as-possible-monitoring(mainly by spy sattelites), a decision was made.

A single Guard's Army Corp of 125,000 men was to be deployed to Mereshka without any prior announcement. A resource rich area close to the 'frontlines'(such as there were in such a backwards nation) was picked to be the landing site for the invasion.

The State Guard, with their helicopters, trucks, and armored fighting vehicles would positively terrify any Mereshkan civilians into submission... assuming the civilians didn't mistake the average Guardsman for a demon anyways.

The uniform of a average State Guardsman
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i47/ObssesedNuker/Guardsman.jpg

OOC: So it's not a news broadcast? Since a nations news is the best way to uncover what's going on...

Official Reply from TSRT Government
"We have no idea what you are talking about. We have no forces within 200 kilometers of Mereshka*.

Oh okay, i must have mistaken it.

We do have forces deployed, but they are only exercises."
End Message

I thought you just said: We have no forces within 200 kilometers of Mereshka?

BTW guys, i'm going to "dissapear" my President soon, once i've finished an article in my factbook.
:dramatic Music Pt 2:

OOC: Of course it wasnt a news broadcast. It was a statement of action. Thats the way I RP.

And when I said 'We do have forces deployed' I meant we did have forces out of my total military deployed... the forces that are en-route to Mereshka.

Anyways, I am waiting for Mereshka to reply right now...

Edward sat in the back of an osprey modified to be a multi-role Gunship/transport. "ETA, twenty minutes!' Edward flipped open his PDA, for the past hours he had failed to recieve a signal, now he was getting a satalite uplink. "Oy, I've got an uplink!" He shouted over the roar of the props. Most of the squad couldn't hear him, Patrick and Gregory, the closest to him, nodded their heads and continue stripping down their weapons. Edward flipped the top of the PDA and immediatly accessed his e-mail.

To: Alex and Nikolai
From: Edward T. Harrison

Dear Alex and Nikolai,
Kicking Ass in Mereshka, wish you were here
Edward
He tapped the send icon then flipped his PDA closed. "That'll ruffle their feathers, eh?"

OOC: Of course it wasnt a news broadcast. It was a statement of action. Thats the way I RP.

And when I said 'We do have forces deployed' I meant we did have forces out of my total military deployed... the forces that are en-route to Mereshka.

Anyways, I am waiting for Mereshka to reply right now...

OOC: Righto, i get how you do it now.

____________________________________________________
Hydria, Ustio North - The House Of Knights

MacMillan sat back in his seat. It was quiet. No sirens, no planes in the air. Nothing. That worried him.
He got up and went to the door. Upon opening it, he found the hall empty.

"Hello?" he called. It echoed down the hall, but no reply came. MacMillan promptly returned to his desk. He pushed a key into the bottom draw, yanked it open and retrieved an 8" Colt Python from the back. Suddenly, a Kingfisher helicopter touched down in the back yard. MacMillan quickly ran out to it, and was relieved to see it was a military helicopter. The door slid open and troops with black suits, face masks and M5A2 Carbines jumped out. They quickly surrounded him, training their rifles on him.

"Who are you?" asked MacMillan, as a man with a officers hat & black leather trenchcoat over his suit stepped out. He didn't reply, he simply pointed to two troopers, who quickly secured the President, by hitting him over the head with a rifle butt. He slumped to the floor. The officer pointed to the troops again, who grabbed his arms and loaded him into the helicopter. The rest of the troops jumped in, the door slid shut and the Kingfisher lifted off.

OOC2: :dramatic music!: Don't worry, he'll be back, but not as you knew him. i'm still working on what's actually happened to him. Oh, and the Vice President is gone too.

If you wish to see how this continues, go here http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=13551850#post13551850
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http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w123/Gazz6666/UstioFlag_Nationstates.jpg
Official Telegram From The Armed Republic Of Ustio North
To: Empress Saya
Subject: Gareth MacMillan

Dear Saya

It is with deep regret that i write this telegram. Earlier this week, Gareth went missing from The House Of Knights*. He has not been seen since, and there have been no demands from any known terrorist organisations. Under Ustian protocol, we must hold an election soon.

Untill the elections are finished, all messages concerning Ustio will come from me.

Safety & Peace

Signed

Sir Scott Welsh,
Acting President-General

*Think Ustio's White House

OOC: Hehe, shoulda known that this would happen. By the way, anyone feel the need to open a second thread for the entire war thing? Oh, and yes, the civilians will think of the soldiers as demons. If they're were'nt so many, some brave yound men would arrange for a couple priests to banish them, but with an entire army, they will probably just hide in their homes till they are convinced they won't be harmed.

IC: Saya stood at the point Ed had said he would arrive. She stood surrounded by twenty samurai, who had all been warned about the helicopter. She wasn't sure that they beleived her though. True, she probably wouldn't believed it before she had joined the QCS, but nowadays a big metal bird with sevaral wings on its head seemed perfectly normal. Right now all she felt was excitement to be meeting a couple old friends.

OOC: Yeah, a second thread may be needed.

IC:

The CH-53K, one similar to the same one that dropped off a team years earlier, thundered low over the landscape, its downwash churning up wind with a mighty roar. The palace was coming into view, but the crew was focused on the V-22 setting down instead.

"We've contact, range 150!" the copilot yelled into his headset, "RADAR signature matches UHC aircraft."

In the massive rear bay, Mick and the other four operatives had been fully geared up, their black armor seeming to sap all light from the area. Tapping his 'talk' button, Mick responded, "Good, with the way things are going, the more the merrier. Set us down nearby."

The chopper began dropping its RPMs, lowering its altitude steadily. The landing gear deployed about ten feet off the ground and the chopper hovered slightly before descending the final few feet. The rear ramp dropped and the five strolled out, each with an M-24 sniper rifle, and looking like something loose out of hell. As the chopper lifted off, the squad slowly walked toward Saya, their weapons down.

The one in the lead shouldered his rifle and removed his helmet, revealing a very familiar face, "Hello there, stranger, how's it going?"

OOC: Yes, another thread would be preferable...

First, we need to decide whether it should be closed to those currently involved or opened.

Secondly, who should start it?

Thirdly, a seperate OOC thread should be started.

OOC: Yeah, you should make a new thread. The title is going to throw lots of people off. It's use has been fulfilled anyways. It'll be interesting, a war against people with superior weapons and technology, the choice between tradition and defending the people. Though I don't want to over sell it though. But there should be a limit on how many nations would be involved, otherwise we would have a conflict that starts going all nuclear on everyone's ass. First come first serve?

Dear Saya,

I sympathize for your nation in getting involved in a conflict of the Western World. I hope you can pull through this without that many deaths.

OOC: Don't expect any nukes from me(unless nuked first). My military does delegate the use of chemicals to Corp-level commanders(and above).

So expect to see Phosgene Gas used.

From Ashley:
To Empress Saya Mereshka.

Congratulations! We knew you could do it.

Please accept these as tokens of our faith in you.

Ashley.

Post Script.

The High Foreman has insisted that I go and pay a visit to your country. Looking forward to meeting you.

Enclosed in the package are ten more of the gold crystals, each weighing in at around 10-15 pounds.

The Osprey roared over the smooth stone surface that was to serve as the landing pad for the squad. Edward took a glance and knew Saya was under heavy gaurd, flanking her were twenty Samurai. Edward turned back to the squad and kicked his radio to full output. "All right, listen up, the people down there," he gestured out the window. "are still in an era mirroring mediveal Japan, so they might be a bit suprised at what were wearing." Edward's hands flicked up to the pressure seals on his helmet, and in several quick motions, unlocked them and puled the hissing helmet off his head. "My advice in order to avoid a potential slaughter if taking the wrong way, remove your helmet and keep your guns in there holster or slung." A thump reverberated through the dropship as it touched the ground. "Oh, and a little more advice, the empress may be barley a woman, but show all the respect you can give." The ramp dropped and Edward exited first, heading directly for Saya. He gave a stiff bow, he was used to kneeling before royalty, then straightened out. "Empress Saya, you requested our help, and we are here." He said in slightly skewed Mereshkan. He thought about what he said for a moment then switched to the Germanic spiced English the Union favored. "We arrived as quickly as we could." He said, with another slight bow. "But schlechtem Wetter, bad weather, slowed us down. Bloody hard crossing the ocean." He looked around, in the distance the palace rose to an imposing heigth. Probably more a strategic then aesthetic choice "I'll introduce my squad later, right now I need to know the current situation and how far Johnny Reb has gotten." He smiled a bit. "I apologize, Johnny Reb was a term the Union used to apply to the rebelling faction during the Union civil war, its kind of a custom for Union soldiers to refer to rebels as that." He took a quick glance at the samurai. "A bit heavily gaurded, aren't you? I'm guessing things aren't going well."

OOC: UHC, a tip... use paragraphs, it makes your posts much easier to read.

OOC: After this post I'll open a seperate thread. And, for gods sake, please don't use nukes. My people have absolutely no deffense against such.

IC: Saya, barely controlling a laugh, responded in english as well. "Well, no, the war is not going quite well. Fortunately we've only had minor skirmishes along the border of the clan and Imperial lands. Many of the smaller clans are siding with my cousin. You're help is going to be much appreciated." After that, she smiled and threw her arms around Ed. "It's good to see you Ed. I'm glad you had a safe travel." Under her breath, she added "You used the wrong word for requested. Its sakedo, not sakode." With that she turned to Mick. "Mick! Good to see you. How are you? It's been too long!"

OOC: Hey Red Tide, when does the attack start.

New thread here: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=13553845#post13553845

To: Ashley
From: Saya

Dear Ashley,

Thank for all the gold and jewels, you don't know how much it means to me. As for the visit, I'm afraid that might be a bit of a bad idea. You see, my poor Mereshka is in a civil war, with one of the more powerful clans. I do hope we can see each other some time, but unless you're willing to take a bit of a risk, now isn't a good time.
With love, Saya

To: Ashley
From: Saya

Dear Ashley,

Thank for all the gold and jewels, you don't know how much it means to me. As for the visit, I'm afraid that might be a bit of a bad idea. You see, my poor Mereshka is in a civil war, with one of the more powerful clans. I do hope we can see each other some time, but unless you're willing to take a bit of a risk, now isn't a good time.
With love, Saya

To Saya:
I know. We'll be arriving with a platoon of Coal Miners to aid you (armed with nothing but pickaxes, and protected by iron mail, nothing that *modern*).

Ashley.

To: Ashley
From: Saya

Excellent! I am ver appreciative of your effort.