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The Mandalorian Task Force sailed due north, past the newly captured island of Great Britain. The turnover of the island from Neo-Ixanian territory to joint Grestonian-Maldorian territory had been a simple one. Yet, lust for more riches urged the Mandalorian war machine to press forward. Dark Admiral Raoul ordered a few military sorties, to learn of the enemy defensive positions.

"Everything is going as planned. A Leasathian fleet is going to invade from the south of Russia; we will take the north. Hopefully, Grestonian forces will assist in our push. By the time their allies arrive, we should have most of the major coastal cities under our control" Sub Admiral Mahmoud debriefed the patient Dark Admiral, who was now slowly pulling out a cigar.

"Continue, Admiral, what is the enemy strength?"

"Well, we are not 100% sure, yet our forces have the superiority. Although we will be making an amphibious assault, the Neo-Ixanians will be faced with a huge front. It will be a killer for them, sir."

"Excellent, give them one last chance to reconsider their actions."

"Yes, sir."


Heavily Encrypted Message to Neo-Ixania

This is your FINAL warning. Our fleet sails, and none of your allies will reach our fleet quick enough. If you wish to preserve some of Russia for Neo-Ixanian land, we can negiotiate. However, time is of essence. If we do not receive a response within one [1] hour, military operations will commence.

Allahu Ackbar.

~Dark Admiral Raoul.
-9th Mandalorian Task Force.
-Mandalorian Naval Command.

Throughout Mandalore Prime, people were cheering. It was finally time for another Jihad! Monuments of Prophet Mohammed were constructed and posters commenerating The Mandalore and the War Council were displayed. "Down with the Infidels!", "Jihad!!", "Mandalore! Mandalore!", and the like were heard as common Mandalorians shouted in the streets. These people were ready to die in the name of Allah, the merciful. This was truly a Jihad.


OOC: Limited OOC! PLEASE

OOC: Should I just transfer my old posts to this thread then? I'll assume that I should.

IC:
Field Marshal Hallestatd was pacing in the Russian grassland, wondering why he had been picked for this job. He was in the middle of freakin' nowhere, defending a colony of a foreign country, a colony that was, no less, in a place he had never heard of.

He hadn't seen this much mud anywhere. Even Aglaland (ooc: a neighboring country to Ottonia) wasn't this bad in the summer, and that place got pretty damn icy in the winters. Where does all this shit come from? he pondered.

His men were digging into the muddy turf, constructing trenches, artillary and AA gun positions, preparing to make assaulting the positions a nightmare. He would be relying on the Ixanian Airforce for airsupport; the Imperial Air Corps was in a bad enough shape without having its forces on foreign deployment. The new M-5B Grizzly Bear tanks were very heavy, and were significantly slowed by the mud. He could see why the Feldarians had developed the M-3B Coyote for their own and ILA use: it was much lighter and was having fewer problems in the mud.

Machine gun positions were being put up, as were mortars. The treaded versions of the army's rocket artillary were faring quite well; switching out the wheels had been a good choice.

Soldiers were complaining quite a bit. These were pretty crappy conditions.

A Commander(Major) in the armoured units approached him. "Sir, our Grizzly's are having a hard time moving in these conditions, sir. What should we do with 'em?"

The Field Marshal had been promoted to his position because of his problem solving skills. It was his forte. "Stick 'em at regular locations along the trenches; we can move 'em when it dries up, and until then it'll be suicide attacking the trenches."

"Yessir. How about the Coyotes?"

"Keep them in reserve, at central locations behind the lines; I want them ready to be rushed to any spot to provide extra firepower." He paused. "Also, have the means to pull the men back if necessary."

"Absolutely, sir."

The fortification process was going well. Attacking from the south would be a nightmare. Any attack from the Black Sea or Georgia would be difficult, to say the least. This would be interesting.

OOC: For strategic reasons and for minor details, what season is it? I'm going on the assumption is summer: it's prime campaigning season. Please say so if I am wrong. Keep in mind harsh Russian weather and terrain conditions, no matter what the season.

IC:

Army of Umberphallia
Acting as Auxiliary Allied Army for Ixanian Colonial Forces
Total Strength: 250,000 combat troops

Commanding Officer: Field Marshal Frederick Hallestatd
Second-in-Command: Major General Alenic Weyser

Infantry (180,000 men):
All unit strengths are full.

XXXI Corps (151st-155th Legions) (30,000 men)

XXXII Corps (156th-160th Legions) (30,000 men)

XXXIII Corps (161st-165th Legions) (30,000 men)

XXXIV Corps (166th-170th Legions) (30,000 men)

XXXV Corps (171st-175th Legions) (30,000 men)

XXXVI Corps (176th-180th Legions) (30,000 men)

Armoured (30,000 men, 400 tanks):

26th Armoured Division (3,000 men, 40 M-5B "Grizzly"* heavy battletanks)

27th Armoured Division (3,000 men, 40 M-3B "Coyote"** Main/Medium battletanks)

28th Armoured Division (3,000 men, 40 M-3B "Coyote"** Main/Medium battletanks)

29th Armoured Division (3,000 men, 40 M-3B "Coyote"** Main/Medium battletanks)

30th Armoured Division (3,000 men, 40 M-3A1 "Phalanx"** Main/Medium battletanks)

31st Armoured Division (3,000 men, 40 M-5B "Grizzly"* heavy battletanks)

32nd Armoured Division (3,000 men, 40 M-3A1 "Phalanx"** Main/Medium Battletanks)

33rd Armoured Division (3,000 men, 40 M-3A1 "Phalanx"** Main/Medium Battletanks)

34th Armoured Division (3,000 men, 40 M-3A1 "Phalanx"** Main/Medium Battletanks)

35th Armoured Division (3,000 men, 40 M-3A1 "Phalanx"** Main/Medium Battletanks)

*For stats, use M1 Abrams main battletank
** For stats, use Leopard2 main battletank
An additional note: the difference in naming between the Coyote and Phalanx is mainly a regional one; the M-3A1 Phalanx is used in Achaea, while the M-3B Coyote is used in Ottonia. They are, however, effectively the same.

Artillary (40,000 men, 240 Rocket Artillery, 100 Field Guns, 400 Flak Guns):

26th Mobile Artillery Division (4,000 men, 40 Yanitarian Arms AVM-43 Raquel Rocket Artillery, henceforth referred to simply as "AVM-43 Raquel" (OOC: Remember selling me those, Yanitaria?), 40 Mounted Flak Guns)

27th Mobile Artillery Division (4,000 men, 40 AVM-43 Raquels, 40 Mounted Flak Guns)

28th Mobile Artillery Division (4,000 men, 40 AVM-43 Raquels, 40 Mounted Flak Guns)

29th Heavy Artillery Division (4,000 men, 25 FG-4 "Basilisk" Field Artillery pieces*, 40 Flak Guns)

30th Heavy Artillery Division (4,000 men, 25 FG-4 "Basilisk" Field Artillery pieces*, 40 Flak Guns)

31st Mobile Artillery Division (4,000 men, 40 AVM-43 Raquels, 40 Mounted Flak Guns)

32nd Mobile Artillery Division (4,000 men, 40 AVM-43 Raquels, 40 Mounted Flak Guns)

33rd Mobile Artillery Division (4,000 men, 40 AVM-43 Raquels, 40 Mounted Flak Guns)

34th Heavy Artillery Division (4,000 men, 25 FG-4 "Basilisk" Field Artillery pieces*, 40 Flak Guns)

35th Heavy Artillery Division (4,000 men, 25 FG-4 "Basilisk" Field Artillery pieces*, 40 Flak Guns)

*The FG-4 Basilisk is a 140 mm field gun, and most are fairly old. It is quite powerful. Also, the Flak guns are just plain old AA guns. Nothing special.

OOC: I'm not currently directly involved in the war, however I decided that this affected the war, and should be reposted for reference.

IC:Official Communique of the Mephrasian Palace Office


To: The Governments of Leasath and her allies

It is with a greatly saddened heart that this note must be written, however the situation in Europe grows only more precarious for all inhabitants seeking only peace and prosperity. Finding itself in control of the straits which guard access to the Baltic Sea, Mephras takes on an important role as gatekeeper of the Baltic, a job which we do not take lightly.

Noting the large number of peaceful nations who border this body of water, to allow your ships through the Skagerrak would allow for deadly militarization of the Baltic, and threaten the life and livelihoods of countless innoncents. To permit access in a time of war is for us a crime against humanity. Any military ship of Leasathi (OCC:Apologies if incorrect) or allied origin seeking entry into the Baltic shall be denied access. In the interest of continued peace and goodwill, trade vessels shall be allowed, however subject to strict monitoring and searches, until this crisis finds conclusion.

Any unauthorized attempt to access the Baltic Sea through the Skagerrak strait will be viewed as an act of war upon Mephras herself and shall be met with necessary retaliation. We sincerely hope that such actions shall never be needed, but we are prepared nonetheless.

Sternly and Sincerely,
HRH Mei Mian
Empress of Mephras

Black Sea:

The Adnan fleet sailed closer and closer to the coastline of Ixanian-controlled Russia. The Leasathi fleet Admiral Hussein Johawar was reading a little on a record of the Erusean invasion of Route1, a very successful beachhead was established from it. He hoped to learn more on the Erusean tactics which had worked for them so well in that war. Intelligence had reported however that Neo-Ixania had recieved new shipments of military supplies from other Leasathi allies including Imperial Isa and Erusea. Why on Earth are our allies helping the enemy for. They must not know of our intentions.

The Adnan fleet moved forward through the Black Sea, and as he approached the coastline he had been notified that the fleet had come with one hundred kilometers from the shore.

"Launch our fighters," ordered the Admiral, "and prepare all of the troops for landing."

"Yessir!" replied his men.

On the deck of the two carriers, activity was bustling as MiG-29K Fulcrums took off from the Kuznetsov-class ships. Other ships had already began to fire missiles at the coastline targeting large buildings and anything that looks like it could make an effective garrison. Mi-24 Hind attack helicopters took off from several landing carriers made their way towards the coast to support the ground forces. Mi-8 Hips also took off carrying Republican Guard troopers from the Medina division to fastrope on the beach behind enemy lines. Yedinorog-class landing carriers launched their ZUBR hovercrafts which then made their way towards the beach. On board were Leasath's Medina, Nida, Hammurabi, and Nebuchadnezzer divisions. These shock troops would take the beach and establish a beachead for reinforcements to arrive.

Onboard the ZUBR, a platoon form the Nida division readied for the battle ahead.

"Okay men, this is it. Estimated time to departure is T-Minus one 10 minutes," said Sergeant Jahrid. He grabbed his AK-47 rifles and felt the extra magazines that were pocketed in his chest. The hard ceramic tin armor he wore was underneath. It would provide little real protection, perhaps taking a bullet or two, but still, it was better than nothing. "When we hit the beach," continued Jahrid, "there will be no time to kiss the ground. Get your rifle and start shooting! Is that understood?"

"Yes sir!" came the unanimous reply.

Private First-Class Khalid Al-Abraha gripped his RPG-7 launcher tightly, and had two RPG-7 warheads strapped on his back. He looked around at the other men carrying various weaponry, AK-47's, G3's, RPG-7's, RPG-29's, Dragunov sniper rifles, and a few AK-74U sub machine guns. The hovercraft moved onwards quickly at a steady pace, and moved towards the beach. Above them were the Mi-8 Hip helicopters which were to fly into Neo-Ixania's Russia low and fast, to move into the city to cause havoc for Ixanian forces...

Back at Babylon Air Force Base in Leasath, long range strategic bombers, the Tu-22M2 variant, began take off checks to head towards Ixanian Russia to begin bombing campaigns there. The fleet itself was going to launch it's landing forces as soon as it could clear any opposing naval power and threatening shore defenses.

Order of Battle:

Adnan Fleet:
2x Kuznetsov-class carriers (40x MiG-29K Fulcrum each)
3x Iowa-class battleships (3x Ka-29 Helix each)
7x Kirov-class battlecruiers (3x Ka-29 Helix each)
10x Slava-class cruisers (1x Ka-27)
14x Cassard-class AEGIS
12x Ghisha-class corvettes
15x Udaloy-class destroyers (2x Ka-27 each)
16x Neustrashimy-class frigates (12x Ka-27 total)
13x Krivak-class frigates
5x Akula-class SSN (nuke-powered attack submarines)
38x Yedinorog-class landing carriers (carrying landing forces)
66x ZUBR hovercrafts

Medina Division:
15,000 soldiers
100 T-72B tanks
40 BMP-2 IFV's
60 BTR-80 APC's
70 Vodniks
60 Mi-24 Hind helicopters
40 Mi-8 Hips

Nida Division:
15,000 soldiers
120 T-72B tanks
60 BMP-2 IFV's
60 BTR-80 APC's
50 Vodniks
100 Mi-24 Hind helicopters
20 Mi-8 Hips

Hammurabi Division:
15,000 soldiers
60 T-72B tanks
80 BMP-2 IFV's
40 BTR-70 APC's
60 Vodniks
80 Mi-24 Hinds
60 Mi-8 Hips

Nebuchadnezzar Division:
15,000 soldiers
40 T-72 tanks
25 PT-76 amphibious light tanks
40 BMP-3 IFV's
50 BTR-80 APC's
65 Vodniks
40 Mi-24 Hinds
40 Mi-8 Hips
20 SS-1 Scud Launchers

To HRH Empress Mei Mian of Mephras

Pull back your blockade now. You have 4 hours to comprehend.

British Base Command

"We are in tail with the Maldorian fleet. Make contact."

"Yessir."

The Sea Pt. ran off to tap out the message to send to the allied ships. Colonel Nathan Cersical was at the head of the relatively small fleet with only 300 Seastabber battleships, 50 Hermin cruisers, and 70 Oscar class subs. He was the one assigned to be the new President Govenor of Belstum Europia, the Grestonian Europian Colony. The fleet was ordered to its specific places and they split to each area and Sea they were assigned to move out to.

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The URPY will be supporting our ally, Neo-Ixania, in this conflict. Yanitarian Foreign Legion forces have already been moved into the area, along with elements of the Yanitarian Air Corps. We wish you the best of luck.

Russian Ixania:
8 composite wings, made up of strategic and tactical bombers, and their escorts, prepared their planes for combat. An-225s and An-124s constantly landed, supplying fresh troops and material. 200,000 Yanitarian Foreign Legionnaires and Integrated Ground Forces regulars would soon be on the ground in Russia, near the black sea.

From Yanitaria, more men prepared, ready to embark.The 4th and 5th fleets based in Fort Marx readied themselves to set off into the sea and head for the Ixanian colony. Factories prepared ammunition and equipment. Yanitaria was ready for war.

Section C, Central Security Intelegence Service
The Maldorian aggression of late; had no gone entirely unnoticed by central; as its was colloquially known as; central; or CSIS was Animarnia’s intelligence service; broken down into various sections. Section C, Section D and the completely unknown to all but those that worked their Section E that was not even based in the same building. Inside Section C; which was tasked with monitoring foreign assets or ‘external intelligence’ a young woman called Morgan sat at her desk looking over the various reports coming in from agents. She quickly moved her eyes back and forth over Sat data telemetry being life streamed to her monitor while a second monitor streamed real time data and images to her from one of Animarnia’s Many ‘Global Hawk-C’ nuclear Stealth UAV’s. The Hawk-C specifically re-designed from the originals to remain aloft for weeks or months at a time using an indirect nuclear Ramjet engine and state of the art surveillance equipment and with a much higher loiter time than a satellite pass gave a much more accurate picture of the situation. Currently Global Hawk-C Delta-Tango-Six-Nine or DT69 as it showed on her screen was taking real time video of a Maldorian Carrier group from an altitude near the edge of space. Calculating the speed and heading of the group and plotting the course by computer data crunching – the group was obviously heading for a colony of Neo-Ixania a Nova member and ally.

Streaming up a third monitor in a raise position mounted on a thick IMAC-like Flexy cable Morgan called up live data from Animarnia Sat Surveillance over Maldorians on its last pass no less than 20 minutes earlier. As a nation on the somewhat infamous terror watch list; after the assassination of President Friedman by Muslim redicals and since Maldorians - a particularly violent nation known for its imperialistic menace it was watched nearly 24 hours a day. Not to mention having nearly 30% of the Strategic Rocket forces pointed at it.

The Data coming in was no less unsettling; showing statures being erected and large crowds waving AK-47’s and firing into the air. Sadly there was no sound but placards written in Arabic reading ‘JIHAD’ and “DOWN WITH THE INFIDELS” and “BEHEAD THOSE THAT SAY ISLAM IS VIOLENT” were clearly visible it looked like a hornets nets was stirring. The Last nail in the Coffin as it were; was the interception of a heavily encrypted communiqué to the Neo-Ixania ministry; via a phone tap placed on the Government Phone Exchange network; which Central’s three massive super computers immediately went about starting to crack; though that could take some time.

Morgan quickly compiled her report sans still encrypted call and placed the information into an off yellow document folder marked ‘eyes-only/No-For’ and put it inside her Superiors inbox tray. From there it went to the head of Section C; Carl Binder; and from there to the director of Central itself – Sam Fisher; and from Fishers hands to the Presidents desk as part of the daily ‘threat matrix’ report.

After the report had been read by the President; a serious of events went into motion; Armed forces heads were called; Cabernet meetings held and the Foreign Ministry instructed to issue a strongly worded statement.

Statement on Maldorian Fleet movements towards a Nova Ally
Rarely; if ever have we been on the same side as The Peoples Freedom; politically; however in this case; we must agree. The Fortress State strongly advises the Maldorian Leadership to stand down and stop this ‘Jihad’ of blatant and unchecked Muslim aggression against Neo-Ixania or face severe and swift consequences

Rei Arakawa, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Animarnia State Department

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From the Office of the Shansekian Ministry of Foreign Affairs


To: The Respective Governments of Leasath and Maldorians

While we have no formal diplomatic relations with Neo-Ixania besides an embassy, we feel that this breach of Ixanian sovereignty cannot go unnoticed. This imperialism against Ixanian colonies cannot continue. All we have for you is an ultimatum; immediately withdraw from Ixanian waters and permanently halt all attempts to take Ixanian colonies. The Shansekian fleet is on the move. If you continue, you WILL be stopped. Is Britain not enough?


Signed,
Minister Hiroshi Yamauchi of Foreign Affairs


"That sounds serious enough," remarked the president as he transmitted the message.

"Yes, quite, sir," said the Chief Adviser, reading over more Situation Reports. "There shouldn't be too much trouble. Neo-Ixania's real allies are moving in as well."

"Very good," smiled the president.

Official Hegemonic Declaration:
By order of the Hegemon, the nation of Greston is commanded not to engage in hostilities agains the nation of Neo-Ixania, as is required by the Hegemony charter. Noncompliance will result in immediate expulsion from the Hegemony.

As Neo-Ixania has recently been accepted a member state of the Hegemony, Hegemonic states are authorized to send military forces to defend Neo-Ixania and it's colonies from invasion. Any nations seeking to conduct military operations agaisnt the state of Neo-Ixania and it's territories as a decleration of war agains the nations of the Hegemony, and will be responded to with military action. The Hegemony International Defense Force will be deployed shortly to Neo-Ixanian Russia for the purpose of defending it against any outside threats.

Lord Sumguy, Hegemon

OOC: I will post details of deployment either later tonight or tomorrow

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The URPY will be supporting our ally, Neo-Ixania, in this conflict. Yanitarian Foreign Legion forces have already been moved into the area, along with elements of the Yanitarian Air Corps. We wish you the best of luck.

Russian Ixania:
8 composite wings, made up of strategic and tactical bombers, and their escorts, prepared their planes for combat. An-225s and An-124s constantly landed, supplying fresh troops and material. 200,000 Yanitarian Foreign Legionnaires and Integrated Ground Forces regulars would soon be on the ground in Russia, near the black sea.

From Yanitaria, more men prepared, ready to embark.The 4th and 5th fleets based in Fort Marx readied themselves to set off into the sea and head for the Ixanian colony. Factories prepared ammunition and equipment. Yanitaria was ready for war.

To the Leader of the Yanitarian Foreign Legion and Yanitarian Air Corps Forces in Ixanian Russia

I am contacting you because we have a similar mission: to aid our ally, Ixania, against invaders of their colony in Russia, and I wish to coordinate with other Allied forces. I myself have 250,000 troops from the Army of Umberphallia deployed ready to defend the Black Sea coastline, the Georgian approach, and the Ukranian approach into Ixanian Russia. I am wondering if you wish to coordinate our forces; that way one of us would not have to advance or make a move without someone at their back. Please get back to me on this when you can.

Sincerely,
Frederick Hallestatd, Field Marshal and Commanding Officer, Army of Umberphallia, Achae-Ottonian Imperial Legionary Army (ILA)

To Hegemon Lord Sumguy

I must refuse for I have told you once and now a second time my contract with Maldorians digs much deeper and is much stronger than the charter of the Hegemony which isn't half has old as the contract with Maldorians is. Expell us from the Hegemony, nothing will happen. We have the vantage point as look who is closest. War upon Greston would be very stupid on your part sir so don't threaten us with little threats that won't effect a thing.

Colonel Nathan Cersiscal of Belstum Europia

Official Government Statement

To all nations involved in the current conflict, the Theocratic Republic of the Beatus wishes to inform you all, that any attack on United Royal Provinces of Yanitaria, will result in retaliation from the Theocratic Republic of the Beatus. Due to this developing situation, all forces will be put on REDCON-1. You have all been warned.

Signed,
Gen. Hannibal Smith (Ret.)
President,
The Theocratic Republic of the Beauts

OOC: Bring it on, Leasath. Let's have our forces duke it out.

The rocket artillery was ready to fire when Leasathi forces came into range. Information had reached Field Marshal Hallestatd that the Leasathi forces were headed into the Black Sea. It was now that Frederick sincerely wished that Grand Admiral von Grissem had opted to send a naval contigent, or if Marshal of the Skies Baross had opted to give him some freakin' air cover. He felt that his men were rather exposed to missile attack and air strikes in their current situation. The flak guns, even if they had a lot of them, were hardly adequete defense against modern airplanes. On the other hand...judging from the reported size of the enemy fleet, there couldn't be too many enemy ground forces; when the enemy landed, they could easily maul them; the M-5B Grizzly was more than a match for most things that could be thrown at them. He also had 80 of them. He had seen demonstrations of the tanks against mothballed M3 Phalanxes (explanation: the original M3 Phalanx had a critical engine cooling/ventilation flaw that caused them to catch fire or explode when the engine was over-stressed, so they were removed from service and used as test tanks, as their armour was designed soundly): the effects of the Grizzly's heavy powered gun had been frightening, effectively annihilating its target. It was some frightening firepower.

+++++Official Communique of the Northern Rangerian Defence Corps High Command+++++


To the respective governments of Leasath and the Maldorians,

--- secondary transmission to the colonial administrations of Ixanian Russia, Shansekian New Rome and Mephrasian Scandinavia, as well as respective governments of Achae-Ottonia and Yanitaria ---

In defence of our ally, the Empire of Neo-Ixania, and as a show of solidarity to our friend the Empire of Mephras, and on behalf of His Majesty Prince Mikhail IV and the Senate of the Principality of Northern Rangeria, we issue this warning to the Leasathi and Maldorian troops in Europe. Any attempt to cause harm to the legitimate colonial government of Neo-Ixanian colonies will be considered an act of war against the Principality. Also, our Europa Navy has arrived to reinforce the Mephrasian blockade of the Skagerrak strait, with orders to block the arrival of Leasathi and Maldorian military vessels by any meanss necessary, as well as thoroughly investigate any civilian vessels of said nationalities heading to the Baltic.

This is your first and final warning. Cease all hostilities and withdraw from Neo-Ixanian waters, or face the consequences.

Signed,

General Calew Loenqwist,
on behalf of NRDC High Command

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IC: Current land-based forces in Northern Rangerian colonies. ORBAT of the naval and air forces coming up.

New Rangeria (Sweden & Finland):

1st Northern Coastal Jaeger Division (50,000 men):
1st Northern Coastal Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men), “The First-and-Last”
2nd Northern Coastal Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men), “The Second-and-Best”
3rd Northern Coastal Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men)
4th Northern Coastal Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men)
5th Northern Coastal Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men)
6th Northern Coastal Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men)
7th Northern Coastal Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men)
8th Northern Coastal Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men)
9th Northern Coastal Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men)
10th Northern Coastal Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men)

1st Northern Jaeger Regiment (50,000 men):
1st Northern Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men)
2nd Northern Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men)
3rd Northern Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men)
4th Northern Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men)
5th Northern Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men)
6th Northern Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men)
7th Northern Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men)
8th Northern Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men)
9th Northern Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men)
10th Northern Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men)

7th Black Pike Regiment (1,000 men), “The Duskers”
15th Black Pike Regiment (1,000 men), “The Silent”

1st Europa Armoured Regiment (3,000 men, 100 tanks)
2nd Europa Armoured Regiment (3,000 men, 100 tanks)
3rd Europa Armoured Regiment (3,000 men, 100 tanks)

Arkadia:

1st Arkadia Coastal Jaeger Division (50,000 men):
1st Arkadia Coastal Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men), “Athens Prime”
2nd Arkadia Coastal Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men), “Island Hoppers”
3rd Arkadia Coastal Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men)
4th Arkadia Coastal Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men)
5th Arkadia Coastal Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men)
6th Arkadia Coastal Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men)
7th Arkadia Coastal Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men)
8th Arkadia Coastal Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men)
9th Arkadia Coastal Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men)
10th Arkadia Coastal Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men)

1st Arkadia Jaeger Division (50,000 men):
1st Arkadia Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men)
2nd Arkadia Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men)
3rd Arkadia Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men), “The Second-Chancers”
4th Arkadia Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men)
5th Arkadia Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men), “The Cheese-Makers”
6th Arkadia Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men)
7th Arkadia Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men)
8th Arkadia Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men)
9th Arkadia Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men)
10th Arkadia Jaeger Regiment (5,000 men)

9th Black Pike Regiment (1,000 men), “The Mermen”
25th Black Pike Regiment (1,000 men), “The Leave-None-Behinds”
27th Black Pike Regiment (1,000 men), “The Undying”

4th Europa Armoured Regiment (3,000 men, 100 tanks)
5th Europa Armoured Regiment (3,000 men, 100 tanks)

To HRH Empress Mei Mian of Mephras

Pull back your blockade now. You have 4 hours to comprehend.


Official Communique from the Imperial Office

Foolish leader of the nation Greston:

We assure you we have no need to "comprehend" the threats of a nation such as yourself. You have chosen poorly, and while we are lovers of peace, we do not fear loss of life for a just cause. The blockade shall stand, and our colonial troops shall resist any and all incursions of barbarous aggressors.

With Eternal Spite and Hatred,
HRH Mei Mian
Empress of Mephras

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Northern Denmark, near the shores of the Skagerrak

"So they've decided to go through with it." A middle aged man ran his right hand through his thinning hair as he spoke to a younger man seated across the table. Ever since this crisis began, he had known that Mephrasian Europe would be hit, and hit hard. Why must we pay for the wars of others? Geography? Nevertheless, he knew that trapping the enemy fleets in the straits would provide the Neo-Ixanian allies with the best chance to do damage. As they spoke, anti aircraft and naval weaponry was being moved into place in coastal areas, and naval ships were being put on high alert.

However, if such a strategy were to work, Mephras and the Ixanian allies would need to move as quickly as possible into the straits. While Mephras had moved a small fleet into the area as the crisis began, it would not be enough to hold them off. They needed support, and a message was composed to garner as many troops as possible, for like it or not, Mephrasian Europe had just jumped to the front lines of a foreign war.

[CENTER]Heavily Encrypted Communique to Neo-Ixania and her supporters

Dearests friends and supporters of liberty!

We have, by no choice of our own, been thrust into this sabre-rattling debacle that threatens to plunge our colonies and the entire Baltic region, if not all of Europe, into darkness. To all supporters of Ixania, defending from the North, we would suggest an attack in the straits as the best way to cripple the aggressor fleets as they march toward Ixanian Russia. While they promise peace for compliance, did we not hear this same tune during the annexation of Great Britain? I say all powers who cherish their colonies should rise and take notice, to squash this pest while it is still small. Any and all troops willing to help fortify the Skagerrak should report as quickly as possible to this area.

We understand that such actions will likely result in heavy collateral damage for our colonists, but this is a sacrifice we are willing to bear to prevent the greater destruction of Europe.

Friendship in times good and bad,
Gerard Fontaine
Commander of Scandinavian Colonial Forces
For HRH Mei Mian
Empress of Mephras

OOC: Might I suggest that we don't move too quickly until all parties have at least said their opening piece? I don't have a list of military assets up currently, but I shall try to get it together soon.

To the Leader of the Yanitarian Foreign Legion and Yanitarian Air Corps Forces in Ixanian Russia

I am contacting you because we have a similar mission: to aid our ally, Ixania, against invaders of their colony in Russia, and I wish to coordinate with other Allied forces. I myself have 250,000 troops from the Army of Umberphallia deployed ready to defend the Black Sea coastline, the Georgian approach, and the Ukranian approach into Ixanian Russia. I am wondering if you wish to coordinate our forces; that way one of us would not have to advance or make a move without someone at their back. Please get back to me on this when you can.

Sincerely,
Frederick Hallestatd, Field Marshal and Commanding Officer, Army of Umberphallia, Achae-Ottonian Imperial Legionary Army (ILA)

To: Frederick Hallestatd, Field Marshal and Commanding Officer, Army of Umberphallia, Achae-Ottonian Imperial Legionary Army (ILA)

Certainly. Since most of our forces are inland, still clustered around Air Force Bases, my troops will deploy at strategic positions along the coast. My logistics forces, being combat capable, can be held in reserve as well. My Eight Composite Wings (Consisting of 70 planes each, including cargo craft fro support) will be stationed at various airfields, ready to attack incoming naval forces. How many troops do you have stationed where, so that I may better deploy?

Sincerely,
Field Marshal Edouard-Jean Réquin
Supreme Commander of Yanitarian Forces in Russian Ixania,
The United Royal Provinces of Yanitaria

OOC: Hold off on acknowledging the ships being so close. If they are with in 10 minutes of launching as I suspect, then it's still a god mode.

Official Government Message
The nation of Orbath will be providing an undecided level of support to Neo-Ixania to defend them against imperialism and aggression. At this present moment, no state of war will be issued. Instead, we urge all parties to the diplomatic tables in hopes that lives will be saved.

OOC: OOB to come ASAP.

+++++ ENCRYPTED MESSAGE +++++ ENCRYPTION LEVEL +++++ ULTIMATE +++++ 1ST EUROPA CBG +++++ TO CMDR. FONTAINE, G. +++++

Commander Fontaine, this is Admiral Juhann Tilhi of the Royal Northern Rangerian Navy. We are approaching your positions from the North Sea. The First, Second and Fourth Europa Carrier Battle Groups have been appointed to work in conjunction with your troops in holding the Skagerrak passage. We are currently awaiting confirmation from the Air Force detachments in New Rangeria of their position, and I am sure you have already noticed the fortifications and batteries placed on the Rangerian side of the passage.

We will choke the Leasathi in Skagerrak, commander.

Admiral Tilhi out.

+++++ MESSAGE TERMINATED. CHANGING FREQUENCY +++++

OOC: Cute how these little 2007 nations are putting out millions of men, against my force of 60 thousand infantry and the tanks ans such. Let's keep OOC clutter to the other thread, yes? I find it funny how those little nations can afford to send so much.

IC: The Leasathi fleet moved forward, ever forward, expecting stiff resistance from Neo-Ixania and her allies. They were amassing ever large amounts of troops, but Admiral Hussein Johawar could only wonder how those nations can afford to upkeep all those military units. Surely the people of their respective homelands had hell to pay for sending such massive forces from such comparably small countries. In his fleet were four divisions of Leasath's Republican Guard, the top fighting force in the country. Back at home more vessels were launching, and would reinforce the front after the Republican Guard units destroyed imminent opposition. More than two million conscript forces would be deployed after the elite Guard takes out the enemy divisions.

The fleet had its defenses set and it's aircraft flying through the skies. It was their priority to make sure that the ground forces make it to the ground.

President's Cabinet Room
Emergency War Meeting

"It's time to move," muttered the president. "We can no longer sit on the sidelines."

"Yes sir," said the Admiral of the Fleet, confident. "As you ordered earlier, 3 battlegroups have arrived on the northern edge of Europe. They await your orders."

"It's far too dangerous to engage in battle now..." sighed the president. "We must wait until the battle begins, then strike the enemy at the rear."

"But their radar will detect us!" shouted the Chief Adviser.

"It mustn't. If they do detect us, then we will fight back. Prepare the ships to enter Europe."

Northern Edge of Europe, 300km Northeast of Great Britain

"All ships are ready to move, sir!" said the admiral of Task Force North Europe. "Missile systems are online, and all fighter aircraft are ready to move!"

"Very goodzzz..." replied the Admiral of the Fleet, static interrupting the connection. "You have new orders. Approach the Scandinavian Peninsula's western coast, and stay approximately 500km north of the Skagerrak strait, in the North Sea. This is thezzzzzzzzway they can enter the Baltic Sea and attack Russia. Good luck Admiral. Over and out."

Order of Battle
3 Takuetsu Class Heavy Fleet Carrier (http://z4.invisionfree.com/NSDraftroom/index.php?showtopic=2731)
-30 Candrian FA 16 "Priest" Multirole Fighter (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=529512)
-65 Space Union SuF-8 Phoenix Air Superiority Fighter (http://z3.invisionfree.com/SU_Defense_Industry/index.php?showtopic=1)
-5 RQ-2 Pioneer UAV
-4 SH-60 Seahawk Helicopters
6 Cailus Class Battleship (http://z4.invisionfree.com/NSDraftroom/index.php?showtopic=2651)
12 Terak Class Guided Missile Cruiser (http://z4.invisionfree.com/NSDraftroom/index.php?showtopic=2648)
6 Avenger Class Attack Submarine (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10957691&postcount=305)

To: The Imperial Office of Mephras.
Encrypted level – Medium (2048bit Encryption – Estimated Break Time: Months)

We would like to acquire permission from Europe Nations to send contingents of our Royal Navy into Europe and as a Nova Ally we concluded you would be the best person to spearhead this request to. Specifically we would be sending Three Carrier Groups (Carrier Group Two, Carrier Group Three and Carrier Group Four) and Two Marine Groups; One will Fortify Neo Ixania with there permission. While the Second will fortify Euro-Mephras against counter attack and potentially operate in a counter invasion of Madlorian/Greston held Great Britain if required.

Carrier Groups Two and Three will proceed to Areas of Engagement in the north; while Carrier group four will remain on station near the Euro-Mephras homeland to ambush retreating Maldorian forces before they can regroup. We would also like permission to base several Wings of RAF Long-range Strategic Bombers and Tactical Fighter Aircraft at Euro-Mephras air bases. As well as to bring in additional reinforcements from Regular army via C-17’s and C-21 Thunderbirds if required. Orders will be issued at once upon your confirmation

David C Hall
Animarnia Strategic Planning Department
Ministry of Defence

OOB:

Yanitarian Second Foreign Legionnaire Army Group (2nd YFLAG):
50,000 Men total
1,000 Tanks (400 LT-108 Interpols, 600 MCA-7G Ubara Tiraks)
2,000 IFVs (IFV-91 Renards and HMAV-20(A through J) Sipahi)
2,000 Artillery Pieces (AV-40 Heavy Seven, AV 42 Light Sevens)
2,000 SLT-31 Eques
500 S-400 Triumfs
100 Mi-24 Hinds
+ Various support vehicles.

Yanitarian Third Foreign Legionnaire Army Group (3rd YFLAG):
50,000 Men total
1,000 Tanks (400 LT-108 Interpols, 600 MCA-7G Ubara Tiraks)
2,000 IFVs (IFV-91 Renards and HMAV-20(A through J) Sipahi)
2,000 Artillery Pieces (AV-40 Heavy Seven, AV 42 Light Sevens)
2,000 SLT-31 Eques
500 S-400 Triumfs
100 Mi-24 Hinds
+ Various support vehicles.

Fifth Yanitarian Integrated Ground Forces Army Group (5th YAG):
50,000 Men total
1,000 Tanks (400 LT-108 Interpols, 600 MCA-7G Ubara Tiraks)
2,000 IFVs (IFV-91 Renards and HMAV-20(A through J) Sipahi)
2,000 Artillery Pieces (AV-40 Heavy Seven, AV 42 Light Sevens)
2,000 SLT-31A Chevaliers
500 S-400 Triumfs
100 Mi-24 Hinds
100 Mi-28 Havocs
+ Various support vehicles.

Eighth Yanitarian Integrated Ground Forces Army Group (8th YAG):
50,000 Men total
1,000 Tanks (400 LT-108 Interpols, 600 MCA-7G Ubara Tiraks)
2,000 IFVs (IFV-91 Renards and HMAV-20(A through J) Sipahi)
2,000 Artillery Pieces (AV-40 Heavy Seven, AV 42 Light Sevens)
2,000 SLT-31A Chevaliers
500 S-400 Triumfs
100 Mi-24 Hinds
100 Mi-28 Havocs
+ Various support vehicles.

4th Strategic Bomber Composite Wing:
1,000 men total
32 Da-34 Constellations
16 MiG-35s
16 Su-37s
3 Il-78 Tankers
2 A-50 Shmels
1 An-225

8th Strategic Bomber Composite Wing:
1,000 men total
32 Da-34 Constellations
16 MiG-35s
16 Su-37s
3 Il-78 Tankers
2 A-50 Shmels
1 An-225

12th Strategic Bomber Composite Wing:
1,000 men total
32 Da-34 Constellations
16 MiG-35s
16 Su-37s
3 Il-78 Tankers
2 A-50 Shmels
1 An-225

5th Tactical Bomber Composite Wing:
1,000 men total
32 Tu-22M3
16 MiG-35s
16 Su-37s
3 Il-78 Tankers
2 A-50 Shmels
1 An-225

9th Tactical Bomber Composite Wing:
1,000 men total
32 Tu-22M3
16 MiG-35s
16 Su-37s
3 Il-78 Tankers
2 A-50 Shmels
1 An-225

7th Strategic Airlift Composite Wing:
1,000 Men Total
5 An-225s
12 An-124s
8 An-72s
8 An-12s
16 MiG-35s
16 Su-37s
3 Il-78 Tankers
2 A-50 Shmels

18th Helicopter Support Wing:
2,000 Men Total
32 Mi-24s
16 Mi-28s
16 Ka-52s
28 Ka-60s
32 Mi-17s
8 Mi-26s
8 Mi-12s

10th Fighter Wing
1,000 Men Total
16 MiG-35s
32 Su-37s
16 Su-30MKIs
4 Il-78 Tankers
2 A-50 Shmels

To: Frederick Hallestatd, Field Marshal and Commanding Officer, Army of Umberphallia, Achae-Ottonian Imperial Legionary Army (ILA)

Certainly. Since most of our forces are inland, still clustered around Air Force Bases, my troops will deploy at strategic positions along the coast. My logistics forces, being combat capable, can be held in reserve as well. My Eight Composite Wings (Consisting of 70 planes each, including cargo craft fro support) will be stationed at various airfields, ready to attack incoming naval forces. How many troops do you have stationed where, so that I may better deploy?

Sincerely,
Field Marshal Edouard-Jean Réquin
Supreme Commander of Yanitarian Forces in Russian Ixania,
The United Royal Provinces of Yanitaria

OOC: Hold off on acknowledging the ships being so close. If they are with in 10 minutes of launching as I suspect, then it's still a god mode.

OOC: Oops. My bad. I was going under the impression that he was going through the Bosphorus, so intelligence would be avaliable, if spotty.

To Field Marshal Edouard-Jean Réquin, Supreme Commander of Yanitarian Forces in Russian Ixania, The United Royal Provinces of Yanitaria

I have had basic trenches and gun batteries erected along parts of the coast, with a moblie reserve to cover the parts not directly fortified. A skeleton force guards the Georgian approach, but again, I have mobile reserves ready. The bulk of my forces are committed to guarding the Ukraine and Dneper river plains; those are resource rich areas, which I'm sure will be targeted. Should all else fail, I can retreat to the Dneper basin and fight a defense there. Unfortuneately, I'm spread rather thin; I have sent a request back home for another army to help reinforce.

Our major weakness over here is a lack of air assets, making my men quite vulnerable to missile or air attack. We have a large number of flak guns, but these are old and out of date, and will probably not be enough to prevent considerable damage to our armoured forces, especially as some of our larger tanks have become stuck in the mud and are moving especially slowly, making them sitting ducks for tank-killer aircraft. I also only have a skeleton force of tanks, as many are not ready to be put into service and had not been distributed to us at the time of our deployment, a problem that reinforcements from home should be able to help fix. I'm afraid air defense can't be helped with our own men though; the Imperial Air Corps is a shambles right now, and most of its aircraft can't compare with those of other nations.

I'm doing the best I can with what I have. I am unsure of the strength of the enemy at this point, so we're preparing for anything.

Yours Sincerely,
Frederick Hallestatd, Field Marshal and Commanding Officer, Army of Umberphallia, Imperial Legionary Army

OOC: Oops. My bad. I was going under the impression that he was going through the Bosphorus, so intelligence would be avaliable, if spotty.

To Field Marshal Edouard-Jean Réquin, Supreme Commander of Yanitarian Forces in Russian Ixania, The United Royal Provinces of Yanitaria

I have had basic trenches and gun batteries erected along parts of the coast, with a moblie reserve to cover the parts not directly fortified. A skeleton force guards the Georgian approach, but again, I have mobile reserves ready. The bulk of my forces are committed to guarding the Ukraine and Dneper river plains; those are resource rich areas, which I'm sure will be targeted. Should all else fail, I can retreat to the Dneper basin and fight a defense there. Unfortuneately, I'm spread rather thin; I have sent a request back home for another army to help reinforce.

Our major weakness over here is a lack of air assets, making my men quite vulnerable to missile or air attack. We have a large number of flak guns, but these are old and out of date, and will probably not be enough to prevent considerable damage to our armoured forces, especially as some of our larger tanks have become stuck in the mud and are moving especially slowly, making them sitting ducks for tank-killer aircraft. I also only have a skeleton force of tanks, as many are not ready to be put into service and had not been distributed to us at the time of our deployment, a problem that reinforcements from home should be able to help fix. I'm afraid air defense can't be helped with our own men though; the Imperial Air Corps is a shambles right now, and most of its aircraft can't compare with those of other nations.

I'm doing the best I can with what I have. I am unsure of the strength of the enemy at this point, so we're preparing for anything.

Yours Sincerely,
Frederick Hallestatd, Field Marshal and Commanding Officer, Army of Umberphallia, Imperial Legionary Army

OOC: I am sending reinforcements through there, so you were technically right.

To: Frederick Hallestatd, Field Marshal and Commanding Officer, Army of Umberphallia, Achae-Ottonian Imperial Legionary Army (ILA)

I will deploy my S-400 Triumfs, HMAV-20E Sipahis, and man portable anti-air defenses to help cover your troops. The 10th Fighter Wing will also move to attack any bombers in the area, but they are not interceptors.

Enclosed in this message, you'll find the make up of my troops (OOC: See above post), which I will deploy on the coast, with all logistics personnel ready to move inland or outward in mobile support. I will also be holding my tanks in mobile reserve, and my scouts have been looking at positions in most of the coastal cities for defensive positions.

Since your troops seem to be lacking in Anti-Air, I will requisition an few An-225s full of MAD.M-983 missile launchers, with an adequate supply of missiles. Please contact my support staff with directions on which units to send them to. Since this is of the essence, I'll have them expedited, and here by tomorrow, or the day after at most.

More troops should be arriving in a week or so, fresh from Yanitaria. We simply need to hold until then.

Sincerely,
Field Marshal Edouard-Jean Réquin
Supreme Commander of Yanitarian Forces in Russian Ixania,
The United Royal Provinces of Yanitaria

Edit: See this (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=543091) for details on my weapons.

HIGHLY ENCRYPTED MESSAGE TO [Yanitaria]

As an ally we request a place to bring in Mokan troops to assist Neo-Ixania and allies against imperialism. Is there any way we can get our divisions around the enemy fleets. We can begin flying them in as soon as we have a clear route.

We do not have official figures yet but we can assure you over 3 million men.

OOC: I am sending reinforcements through there, so you were technically right.

To: Frederick Hallestatd, Field Marshal and Commanding Officer, Army of Umberphallia, Achae-Ottonian Imperial Legionary Army (ILA)

I will deploy my S-400 Triumfs, HMAV-20E Sipahis, and man portable anti-air defenses to help cover your troops. The 10th Fighter Wing will also move to attack any bombers in the area, but they are not interceptors.

Enclosed in this message, you'll find the make up of my troops (OOC: See above post), which I will deploy on the coast, with all logistics personnel ready to move inland or outward in mobile support. I will also be holding my tanks in mobile reserve, and my scouts have been looking at positions in most of the coastal cities for defensive positions.

Since your troops seem to be lacking in Anti-Air, I will requisition an few An-225s full of MAD.M-983 missile launchers, with an adequate supply of missiles. Please contact my support staff with directions on which units to send them to. Since this is of the essence, I'll have them expedited, and here by tomorrow, or the day after at most.

More troops should be arriving in a week or so, fresh from Yanitaria. We simply need to hold until then.

Sincerely,
Field Marshal Edouard-Jean Réquin
Supreme Commander of Yanitarian Forces in Russian Ixania,
The United Royal Provinces of Yanitaria

Edit: See this (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=543091) for details on my weapons.

To Field Marshal Edouard-Jean Réquin
From Field Marshal Frederick Hallestatd
RE: Reinforcements

Thank you for all the air and anti-air support you are granting us for this campaign; I will speak to Marshal von Dredicburg when I get back about correcting this weakness within our armed forces. Also, Your ground troops may not be needed to such an extent: my request for troops from home has been approved, and Field Marshal Baden J. Khamar and his Army of Savonica are coming to reinforce me. He should be able to help rectify the (relatively) low number of armoured units available at the moment. Thank you again. If there is anything you need from me or Field Marshal Khamar, don't hesitate to ask.

To Field Marshal Edouard-Jean Réquin
From Field Marshal Frederick Hallestatd
RE: Reinforcements

Thank you for all the air and anti-air support you are granting us for this campaign; I will speak to Marshal von Dredicburg when I get back about correcting this weakness within our armed forces. Also, Your ground troops may not be needed to such an extent: my request for troops from home has been approved, and Field Marshal Baden J. Khamar and his Army of Savonica are coming to reinforce me. He should be able to help rectify the (relatively) low number of armoured units available at the moment. Thank you again. If there is anything you need from me or Field Marshal Khamar, don't hesitate to ask.

To: Frederick Hallestatd, Field Marshal and Commanding Officer, Army of Umberphallia, Achae-Ottonian Imperial Legionary Army (ILA)

A great general once said "It's better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it." Along those lines, allies of Ixania and Yanitaria rally to fight for our cause.

Sincerely,
Field Marshal Edouard-Jean Réquin
Supreme Commander of Yanitarian Forces in Russian Ixania,
The United Royal Provinces of Yanitaria

To: Our Allies in Mokstana

We welcome your troops, and though they are more likely to be needed up North. Still, they can get there from the South, and the Yanitarian First and Second Surface Fleets will be moving in through the Black Sea. I will be sending a heavily encrypted message soon, so keep an eye on all channels. (OOC: Translation- Check your TGs in a sec)

Sincerely,
Field Marshal Edouard-Jean Réquin
Supreme Commander of Yanitarian Forces in Russian Ixania,
The United Royal Provinces of Yanitaria

To Hegemon Lord Sumguy

I must refuse for I have told you once and now a second time my contract with Maldorians digs much deeper and is much stronger than the charter of the Hegemony which isn't half has old as the contract with Maldorians is. Expell us from the Hegemony, nothing will happen. We have the vantage point as look who is closest. War upon Greston would be very stupid on your part sir so don't threaten us with little threats that won't effect a thing.

Colonel Nathan Cersiscal of Belstum Europia

OOC: I think you are confusing IC and OOC....

IC:
Office of the Hegemon, Second United Kingdom:
Lord Sumguy crumpled the paper as he finished reading it. Selfish, arrogant fool. It would seem that nothing has changed, and that Greston remains a slave to greed.

As he thought, the door to his office opened, and Rev. George Claxton entered.

"This cannot be tolerated." The Archbishop said simply. "We will not allow Russian Ixania to fall at the hands of deceivers, imperialists, and tyrants."

"Neither shall I, brother." The Hegemon replied, looking out of the window, as Claxton came to stand behind him. "I am done with appeasement, done with inaction for the sake of self-preservation, done with trying to minimize damage that I have the power to halt completely, done with pandering to the wicked and corrupt in order to maintain peace."

"And so Greston shall be made to realize their mistake, one way or another." The archbishop replied. They are but a minor threat though, one that our nation could take care of on it's own. he overly confident nation of Greston will not be our greatest enemy here."

"Indeed, but neither shall we be alone. Our allies are many, our influence farreaching. Our cause is just, our actions righteous, our intent pure. When given a choice, the nations of the world will come to our aid rather than support the murderous greed of our soon to be foes."

"With's God's favor, and through thegoodwill and valour of mankind, we will prevail" Claxton said, and turned to leave, as there was little more to say.

"Betray me once," Lord Sumguy said as the man walked towards the door. "shame on you."

"Betray me twice," The archbishop replied, smiling to himself as he opened the door. "And I will cleanse the taint of your deceit from this earth."

Open Hegemonic Declaration:
The nation of Greston, as a result of direct violations of the Hegemony charter and command of the Hegemon, is hereby expeled from the alliance known as the Hegemony. All Hegemonic natons are granted full authority to ensure that te sovereignty of the nations within the Hegemony is not violated by the nation of Greston with military force if neccesary. Any large-scale encroachment upon Hegemony territory by Grestonian military forces will be deemed an act of war.

Lord Sumguy, Hegemon

OOC: deployment details tomorrow, im tired.

. "We will not allow Neo-Ixania .

OOC get your facts right why don't you it's Russian Ixania gatting attacked and fact Neo-Ixania not a signed member why are you sticking your nose in with out been asked for help

OOC: IC post will come tomorrow; when I have the time as I will be busy.

Class 3 Encrypted message
Priority A
To: Mei Mian, Mephras, Empress of

Dear Mei, my message finds you at troubled times and for that I apologize. I know that due to my busy schedule we had little time together and I am looking to rectify that. However, this is not the reason for which I have searched for you.

I hear that your colonial holdings in a remote corner of the world are threatened by a nation searching to expand at the expense of Neo Ixiana. There were even rumblings in the e-media about threats to the Ixian mainland itself and let me tell you this, it made Librescu a very unhappy man. We're expecting an official statement from him soon on this affair, but I'm at liberty to say that should Mephras come under attack, well The Principality and by extension, the Delian League won't stay idle. Furthermore the Neo Ixians have strong ties with several of our allies and friends and I rue the day where Damirez will turn a blind eye to such action taken against someone, we, as a nation, might call a friend.

Love yours,
Alex

PS: Rumour has it admiral Gerard DuGalle gathered the 7th League fleet from Delos and set sail. I can't confirm this, but given how upset Librescu is about this, it might be a possibility.

OOC: Neo Ixiana, I need to have a chat with you.

{Heavily Encrypted Message}

To: HRH Mei Mian
Empress of Mephras;

HRH Anastasia
Empress of Neo-Ixania

The Free Republic of Lamoni has taken great note of the conflict in Europe that involves two friends of our nation. Though only one nation that this message is addressed to is officially allied to Lamoni at present; we have great respect and friendship for Neo-Ixania.

Accordingly, Lamoni will station twelve divisions (Six Armor, Six Mechanized Infantry) on the Neo-Ixanian side of the Norway/Russia border. We believe that the area will come under attack from enemy forces, and that we can defend an area from the Kola Peninsula to Northern Norway from attack; should both of your governments allow us to do so. All the we request is some fighter or interceptor presence to assist us; as well as a route for our troopships to take that will give them the best chance of reaching the planned defensive area.

Signed,
Andrew Stinson
President
Free Republic of Lamoni

OOC: Neo-Ixania asked for me to send forces to help.

OOC: Here are my military details. I'm not too sure about Naval Details (i.e. amount of personnel on each type of ship), so please fill me in if I've made a mistake.

IC:

Defense Minister Keyes' suggestions were carried out by the Caeser. Already, he had sent off the 2 Jayatian Guard Brigades (the 3rd Brigade was already in Poland Territory) who would reach their destinations by air or by sea. The soldier/marines were being sent in Jayatian Carrier Ships (specifically designed for soldiers), albeit this would be a slow process (each brigade would take a week to reach shore).

When there, the Jayatian Guards would report to their assigned Territories and build military bases so that Jayate will have a center of operations in Europe and thereby respond faster to threats and to military urgencies.

Total Jayatian Guards deployed: 3 Brigades totaling 20,000, spread out in Jayatian Colonies to build military bases

A Squadron of the Jayatian Navy were sent to patrol and secure the Mediterranean Borders of Jayatian Territories and to provide support. The Squadron consisted of:

2 Battleships
1 Aircraft Carrier
1 Destroyer
1 Submarine
Total Jayatian Naval Personnel deployed: 100,000, spread out along the Mediterranean

Meanwhile, the Jayatian Army was sent for the main part of the war - to secure and kill all enemies along the Neo-Ixanian-Jayatian Borders of the territories and to, if needed, chase after the enemy should they invade Neo-Ixanian Russia (but first, getting the permission of Neo-Ixania to do so). This is their mission, though their objectives may change throughout the course of the war. Here are their numbers and details:

1 Division of 15,000 soldiers, spread out in Jayatian Territories to support the Jayatian Guard and give them cover as they do their mission
1 Theater of 250,000 soldiers, spread out along the Neo-Ixanian-Jayatian Territorial Borders, and as a potential invasion force
(The Division and the Theater are further divided into other Army groups)
100,000 Men and women each for the Division and Theater for logistical purposes
Total Jayatian Soldiers deployed: 465,000 soliders

Furthermore, the Jayatian Air Force was deployed to patrol Jayatian Territorial and Border skies and to engage enemy aircraft. Their objectives may change throughout the course of the war. Here are their numbers:

1 Air Force Command of 400 aircraft, spread out in Jayatian Territories to patrol and protect Jayatian skies
1 Air Force Command of 400 aircraft, spread out along the Neo-Ixanian-Jayatian Territorial borders to patrol and protect the hostile skies
400 Men and women of various organizations for logistical purposes
Total Jayatian Air Fighters deployed: 1,200 Aircraft (1,000,000 people)

Total Number of Jayatian Military Deployed for the War: 1,965,000 Men and Women of Jayate's Military and Homeland Army

OOC: As the war progresses, there will be more Aircraft and more soldiers (and possibly more Navy) as I am currently building military bases. These military bases will allow Jayate to send more people (including natives) and to send them faster since it won't be a long trip to the frontlines.

Palace of the Revolution Command Bunker Complex; Tailville DR, Wagdog
Vice-Steward Consort Charles Lind couldn't but chuckle at the appropriateness of the timing as he only half-silently thought to himself. "No sooner does Chrissy go off to mend ties where needing abroad, leaving me in charge, than some ignorants see fit to advance their agenda against an ally of a League state." If they'd known about the Delian League that is, or cared even if they knew. But one thing was certain: by the end of this, the aggressors would be made to care; one way or another. Mephras needed some cover in any case, that much was equally certain.

"So Eileen, what can you give us?" Charles knew it was a reasonably rhetorical question, but all the same one that bore asking. The nation had been caught at peacetime, and though military mobilization could be done relatively quickly any economic gearing that needed doing would be another story. Hence, best to err on the forceful side if it needed doing first.

"Promptly? One composite joint Army Group; Might as well send the Seventh, but then again I am partial of course." In Wagdian command style, that meant one numbered Field Army and Air Force each; easily a good million personnel once one counted in literally everybody involved including the typists. "More on the way as days pass, but arrival will take some time sir. The Ixanians and other forces on scene will have to maintain air and, as a result, naval superiority. But if as usual we gather the entire on-line logistical air fleet and 'alley-oop' the units into place," referring to standard doctrine of using the entire transport establishment of the Air National Guard to lift one Group at a time in sequence, "Deployment can be speeded up in the short term most greatly."

Charles smiled, satisfied. After further discussion, it became known the Fleet could also move; Ninth Fleet Group in this case complete with its' attached marines and air wing. Another good million or close, if deploying at full strength as was indeed not in question now. More would of course take time and likely depend on a longer and more-thorough mobilization as well, but for now speed was critical since the same applied to the aggressors. "Let's cut these guys off at the pass; show 'em we mean business about protecting an ally and also how quite displeased we are with Grestonian conduct recently." No more needed elaboration there, since the State Department and Committee for Public Safety had been sending what reports could be assessed about the recent surge in Grestonian expansionist activity. All told, only one word fit: intolerable.

"Take us to DEFCON Three for now, and issue the proper orders; let's get the Big Red Machine humming people." Charles' verdict was assented to with the appropriate nods, and as the staff officers set to work the events set into motion alongside.

Military and Naval Bases Across Wagdog
The hum of activity picked up, even if not all of it would be noticeable to any hostile satellites which even now were being catalogued by ground-based radars for possible engagement when-and-as required later on. Peacetime air patrols of the various fighter types operated by the Air Revolutionary Guard, Cardinals, Priests, Birds-of-Prey and so on, steadily increased as the mammoth cargo planes began to load up for departure as soon as the Ixanian word was given on where to deploy.

At sea, submarines piled from their pens as swiftly as their crews could be recalled; whether Red or Gold it didn't matter. 'Get them aboard and get the boat out there ASAP,' was the operating procedure even if it would of course take time. Likewise, what of the fleet could be readied was being so; soon the newest segments of Wagdog's fleet would possibly be seeing their first combat use. As all this happened, two messages flew as needed...

To the Attention of the Armed Republic of Greston, Tyrannical Mandalorian Empire of Maldorians, and Allies or Associates of the Same in Re: Aggression Against Neo-Ixanian Russia

I must confess to my only partial astonishment at this event. Until now, my nation has been more concerned with other matters than your recent spate of territorial aggression worldwide; and out of dignity and simple preoccupation seen fit to let you earn what comeuppance you would as was appropriate. We had hoped that the rigors of war would school your regimes enough to mind your manners and consider more carefully before you carried on in such a manner.

Clearly... this assessment was too optimistic. Hence I echo my Animarnian and Meprhasi friends especially, as well as other allies in this matter; including, incidentally, the Holy Reich of The People's Freedom with whom my government has had its' share of controversies both recently and in the past. We may not agree on many or even perhaps most matters of importance; but we are agreed upon this: your rampage ends here, of that there neither is nor shall be any question. Neo-Ixania's rights in this matter deserve respect, as do those of her allies; and it is the policy of my government that by one or another fashion such respect shall be compelled by whatever means are required.

Now in case one reads too much into what is a statement of obligation, I am a reasonable man. See fit to pull your attackers away, and I don't believe significant obstacles to peace would long remain. My timetable is that of my allies; follow it in timing your replies, please. I am not one you want to keep waiting, nor one you wish to tread lightly around; even if yes there are forces involved in this perhaps greater than my own narrowly-speaking. This is for your consideration, and benefit if you choose to show wisdom in such; given without fear or favor.

Sincerely,
Charles D. Lind
Acting Steward of the Revolution and Vice-Steward Consort, Revolutionary Commonwealth of Wagdog

Encrypted Strategic Communique: RCW General Staff to Appropriate Counterpart in Neo-Ixania
Already, given our skeptical view towards any probable compliance with our call for reason on the part of the aggressor coalition, Seventh Army Group (to wit, Seventh Army of the Revolutionary Guard and Seventh Air Force of the Air Revolutionary Guard) and Ninth Fleet Group (9th Fleet, Marine Division, Marine Air Wing; Revolutionary Navy) are mobilizing as promptly as able to assist where and as required. However, though significant, our capabilities are not yet paramount and we must clarify certain matters; nearly two million cannot be committed immedately nor lightly.

To that end, we request information on the status of the Allied air superiority situation; particularly in regard to the deeper area of operations near the Urals and so on. Naval and ground status is also requested as a matter of course, but these are less immediately critical as regards our own deployment. We move to arrive with inbound League forces as able, in any case; stand firm.

Signed,
Field Marshal Eileen Millenhaus
Adjutant-Marshal to the Commander-in-Chief, Revolutionary Commonwealth of Wagdog
Secretary of Defense, RCW Supreme Directory

OOC: Here by request of Damirez, and just a little teaser for now.;) More in the OOC thread so I can detail some needful starters but just alerting that I'm on the way.

Nirvana, Jayate
9:00 PM Jayate' Standard Time, 2 months ago

Colonel-General Loft was appointed the head of the Jayatian Forces in Europe. He was in charge of the war and answered only to the Minister of Defense (Minister Keyes) and Caeser Victor Octavian, Supreme General of the Jayatian Armed Forces.

Colonel-General Loft had under his command various Generals. Loft was a "hands-on" person, and he loved to spend his time in the warzone to indirectly lead his troops. He hated, as he called them, "General Panzies", or people who sat in the capital commanding their troops.

The Colonel-General called a meeting with the 200 Generals, Air Admirals (High-ranking Jayatian Air Force officers), and Admirals in charge of each of the smaller branches of the Jayatian Military deployed for the war. He called this meeting after they've all landed in Europe, and before they had spread out. He told them again their orders, and told them that he was "the Caeser's Viceroy"; all orders would come from the Caeser, or be authorized by him, before they've gone to the troops.

After the meeting, the Generals, Air Admirals, and Admirals returned to their troops. From there, they took off; in ships, in air craft, etc. in order to reach their destination - Europe. The Jayatian troops were fully ready for war. It was expected that the full number of planned troops would reach their designated areas (OOC: Described in my first post in this thread) in 1 month.

1 month later

Once there, all they needed to do was wait...wait for an attack. They were ready.

Mandalorian War Chamber, Mandalore

The Mandalore stood in shock as dozens of diplomatic condemnations trickled in. "I can't believe this. This is awful. The Tyrannical Mandalorian Empire is being yelled at by a bunch of...tiny countries!" One message of significance was the report that Imperial Isa had betrayed Mandalore Prime. "Heh, you could expect such. But still, we have had relations with them for years. Then a small nation gets invaded and he suddenly switched sides! What?!" The Mandalorian leader sat back and planned the invasion of Neo-Ixania...

Official Mandalorian Declaration

The Tyrannical Mandalorian Empire would like to question the motives of the rogue state known as 'Imperial Isa'. A few years ago, our government and theirs signed an alliance. Over those years, this alliance has not been terminated and we have shared a healthy relationship...until now. A few days ago, these so-called "government" cut all ties with Mandalore Prime. Not only have you defended our enemy, but you have mocked Mandalore Prime. May eternal hell be rained down upon you and the muck that inhabits your country.


War Alliance with Imperial Isa


~The Mandalore.
-Supreme Ruler of the Tyrannical Mandalorian Empire.

Portland City Adriatic sea cost, The glimmering structures of progress loomed over head, only dwarfed by the snow capped mountains in the distance, the city was struck with sun light, from the rising sun over the vast expanse of sea, sky scrapers priced the sparsely, clouded sky with their steel, and glass forms, various different styles clustered around what seem to be the port and down town.

Automated highways and roads running along the coast line of the city, right bellow large mega hotels, and glass complexes of industry and commerce, were filled with seemingly thousands of military vehicles , Thousands of tanks in formation rolling on to massive military container ships , that loomed over the smaller liners and rich yachts that sailed around the bay. It seemed to be chaos, but an orderly chaos, thousands of pieces of equipment, troops and munitions, were being loaded in to the large looming grey ships, only dwarfed by the massive leviathan BBGM’s, and Nexus CVN’s.

Hundreds of ships, along with hundreds of military transports, subs and aircraft placed upon the super carriers moved in formation the sea around them becoming a bright blue color as the sun rose in to the sky.

Providence air base, outside another booming cornucopia of commerce, where the massive neo Spanish, and post modern metro looking sky scrapers buildings and housing ended, was a large seemingly endless square of asphalt and concrete, surrounded by glass and steel hangers, concrete buildings, and metal bunkers. Massive C-140 Transport craft lined the tarmac, lines of thousands upon thousands of troops from each side began pouring in to the massive doors behind, and some were eve tanking on armored units and newly designed Net fires launcher IFV’s , UGAV equipped with chin guns and missiles, it seemed not only that a full scale military deployment was going on but also a full scale defense deployment.

The Democratic Federation fifth and seventh fleet, fresh and un damaged from combat operations half way across the world backed by the second fleet, they moved towards the Baltic sea, their bodies shimmering in the light of the noon sun, the sea parting away from their sleek stealthy hulls. Admiral James Turkson stood on the Bridge of the UDS Nexus, the newly refitted carrier, the ocean sprayed over the massive deck as his eyes panned the horizon, and he saw explosions and signs of battle drifting by.
Turkson had sent out a message over the communications system to Mal and its allies.

This is admiral James Turkson of the Democratic federations forth expeditionary force, we have come to assist you in the war against your foes

Suddenly sonic booms rang out through the crisp blue air, as F-7 reapers, and F-13 super typhoons moved information across the sky, at mach 3 plus towards the battle, Trent placed his hand on the throttle, pushing it back a bit so his Typhoon slowed down, he pushed his control stick to the side banking his craft as his fellow wing men did the same the entire squadron split off side to side up and down maneuvering at high speeds IFF’s were updated with allied sensor readings.

In all this operation had the deployment of over 1,200,000 troops, over 900 ships , 150,000 armored vehicles, 140,000 various artillery units self propelled , mobile missile system, countless air defense systems , several ranger squads.

Trent talked in to the communications channel his hand pressing on his control stick his fighter traveling through the white and fluffy clouds that were starting to pop up, he said.
“Keep frosty , let’s flank them and keep distance and alt, make sure we aren’t torn apart by AA systems “

The coms rang out with acknowledgements and replies, over 4000 fighters were coming in from all directions, lunched from the fleet, from Belgium, Ireland and Britain, the skies roared with sonic booms and loud engine noises, the fighters were not in one massive formation, but they were in multiple formations spread across hundreds of miles all converging on the theater of operations.

Trent said again his hand resting on his throttle to power his fast agile fighter bomber up, its cockpit locking on to enemy craft.

“This is Alpha one to all fighters, brake off and engage the enemy I repeat brake off and engage the enemy, alpha two you and alpha three hit the left flank alpha one and alpha four will take the right, me and alpha executive will hit them from the top.!”

hundreds of ships silently and stealthy, they priced the murky depths with their low observable forms, littoral combat ships, destroyers, cruisers and battleships surrounded the massive Nexus class carriers.

With a simultaneous attack, the battle was on, the blockade on the Baltic was a target, the fighter bombers launched salvo after salvo, of missiles towards carriers and destroyers, the two staged high speed guided missiles roared and raced through the sky performing erratic maneuvers, the leviathans of the fleet loomed as large as the carriers, their massive forms shimmering along as they parted the sea, destroyers flanking them.

The leviathan 2 class BBGM was the most advanced ship in the Federal fleet, it was almost as large as a carrier, with a low cross-section/observable construction, containing directed missile launchers, hundreds of VLS tubes with two and three staged anti ship missiles, several torpedo tubes, directed two staged anti capital ship launchers, and 6, 12 inch rail guns, and . These battle ships were nuclear powered, armored with titanium and steel composites, coated with RAM equipped with ASEA, over the horizon radar, and DIBS, able to out range and out fight most modern battle ships.

James smiled he raised his gloved hand as he stood on the bridge of the massive carrier; he whispered his lips parting and his words reverberating quietly around the bridge.

“Fire….”

That word rang out through the battle ships intercoms, klaxons roared out as massive 12 inch rail guns swiveled over, the fleet was now fifty miles away from the enemy blockade, the turrets charged up crackling noises could be heard all over the ships, the silence was broken when the guns fired, massive energetic roars reverberated through the sky as 12 inch shell after 12 inch shell shot out at mach 8 towards the enemy ships. As the massive rail cannons fired, a wave of missiles fired, several hundred two staged anti shipping missiles roared out from VLS, moving to high altitudes.

Now it was time to wait for a response, fire power was being laid down upon the enemy from all sides .

Adnan fleet, Black Sea:

"Sir, enemy ships detected on radar!" cried out an officer in the bridge of the Kuznetsov-class carrier Luqman, as the massive ship and the fleet moved closer towards their target. Admiral Johawar turned around to face the man, and replied, "The Neo-Ixanian Navy. It's time we smashed the infidels once and for all." The rest of the men in the room remained quiet, looking at the admiral, then turning back to their monitors.

"All hands, proceed to battlestations! This is not a drill, repeat, this is not a drill! Ixanian forces nearby!" came on the P.A. of the ship. The sailors all scrambled about to get ready, and the rest of the fleet followed suit. Forward Neustrashimy-class frigate ships sped up, and took aim at the enemy vessels, soon afterward firing volleys of Kh-35 anti-ship missiles. Iowa-class battleships moved forward as well, two turning towards starboard and the other towards port. They made a formation similar to cutting the tee, and fired at the enemy ships with their 16 inch cannons. The three vessels rocked back and right in the water as their guns pounded and fired heavy projectiles through the sky. Behind them were the two carriers, surrounded by escort vessels, where another portion of MiG-29 fighters took off. The MiG's themselves were armed with the Kh-35 missiles as well, and various anti-aircraft weaponry. On the other ships Ka-27 and Ka-29 Helix helicopters began preparing themselves for takeoff, to get up as fast as they can. The helicopters were armed with various anti-shipping weaponry, and would engage the Ixanian fleet as soon as they got the chance. Destroyers, Corvettes, and Cruisers alike all began speeding up to get in range of their missiles. Admiral Johawar was sure that the Ixanian Navy was also preparing himself and readying for whatever the enemy would throw back at him.

OOC: N-I, the OOC thread is the original thread. And also, in your ORBAT, you need to tell us what kind of tank you are using (if any), what class and type of naval ships, etc. Sorry for this, but it seems N-I doesn't know where the OOC thread is.

IC:
North Sea, Undisclosed Coordinates

"The battle has begun in the Black Sea." announced the radio operator.

"And so it begins..." sighed the admiral. "There's nothing we can do. We are a all the way up in the North Sea, and they're all the way down there. We could move the battlegroup defending Italy-Slovenia, but that would leave it undefended."

"Well, that just sucks...sir," said one of the aides. "We don't even get to see any explosions."

OOC: N-I, the OOC thread is the original thread. And also, in your ORBAT, you need to tell us what kind of tank you are using (if any), what class and type of naval ships, etc. Sorry for this, but it seems N-I doesn't know where the OOC thread is.

OOC: Sorry for that; I must have mistaken this thread for the other. I'll just transfer (and edit) my ORBAT over.

Commander Zachary Halder was in a foul mood. His 33rd Mobile Artillery Division had been ordered to move to positions to fire on Leasathi forces as they attempted to land. He had also recieved information that the Ixanian fleet had engaged the Leasathi fleet. The thing that was bugging him was that they were well outside his AVM-43 Raquel Rocket Artillery pieces (OOC: I'm assuming the clash is farther than 130 km offshore), so he couldn't even help Ixania. He just had to sit, wait, and watch Ottonian 177th Legion dig in even deeper. He sighed. Who knew foreign deployment would be so boring?

Skagerrak

Admiral Juhann Tilhi, commander of the newly-established Northern Rangerian Europa Navy - the first major expansion of the Royal Navy since its final days of glory in service of the Old Principality - was anxious. There had been no words from Mephras, nor any sightings of the Maldorian invasion fleet that was expected to approach Skagerrak. The northern passage, around the Mephrasian Scandinavia and into the Barents Sea would have been precarious at any time of the year, and would be completely useless once winter set in.

At the moment, they could only wait. The Europa Navy was still not complete; only its core, the carrier battle groups established around the seven Tamerlane-class aircraft carriers had been established. The building of frigates and destroyers outside these seven carrier battle groups was still underway, and it was unlikely that they would be able to enter this war - unless the war against the Maldorian and Leasathi forces became prolonged.

He was awakened from his thoughts by the overflight of one of the Northern Detachment's Hornet wings. The roaring of the engines was deafening for a moment, before the wing veered off, preparing for landing.

They could only wait now, taking positions at Skagerrak...


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The ORBAT of the Northern Rangerian naval forces (OOC: This is my first attempt of doing these, so any and all constructive criticism is welcomed):

Northern Detachment - stationed at Skagerrak, under the command of Admiral Juhann Tilhi

1st Europa Battle Group
- Tamerlane-class super carrier Syvänne
- carrier air wing (incl. 42 Hornets, 5 VTOL anti-submarine planes, 2 Eurocopter Dauphins)
- 3 x Turka-class destroyers (DESRON): Mickone, Thunder and Myrsky
- 2 x Shark-class frigates (DESRON):
- 2 x Arquebus-class missile frigates:
- 2 x Sankt Gid-class missile destroyers:
- 2 x fast attack submarines:

2nd Europa Battle Group
- Tamerlane-class super carrier Auerwaar
- carrier air wing (incl. 42 Hornets, 5 VTOL anti-submarine planes, 2 Eurocopter Dauphins)
- 3 x Turka-class destroyers (DESRON): Makkabealainen, Trueborn and Mellitsa
- 2 x Shark-class frigates (DESRON):
- 2 x Arquebus-class missile frigates:
- 2 x Sankt Gid-class missile destroyers:
- 2 x fast attack submarines:

4th Europa Battle Group
- Tamerlane-class super carrier Farseer
- carrier air wing (incl. 42 Hornets, 5 VTOL anti-submarine planes, 2 Eurocopter Dauphins)
- 3 x Turka-class destroyers (DESRON): Albatross, Narwhal and Prospero
- 2 x Shark-class frigates (DESRON):
- 2 x Arquebus-class missile frigates:
- 2 x Sankt Gid-class missile destroyers:
- 2 x fast attack submarines:


Southern Detachment - currently at the Aegean, approaching the Bosphorus, under the command of Vice-Admiral Valdemar Louhe

3rd Europa Battle Group
- Tamerlane-class super carrier Wellamo
- carrier air wing (incl. 42 Hornets, 5 VTOL anti-submarine planes, 2 Eurocopter Dauphins)
- 3 x Turka-class destroyers (DESRON):
- 2 x Shark-class frigates (DESRON):
- 2 x Arquebus-class missile frigates:
- 2 x Sankt Gid-class missile destroyers:
- 2 x fast attack submarines:

5th Europa Battle Group
- Tamerlane-class super carrier Valash
- carrier air wing (incl. 42 Hornets, 5 VTOL anti-submarine planes, 2 Eurocopter Dauphins)
- 3 x Turka-class destroyers (DESRON):
- 2 x Shark-class frigates (DESRON):
- 2 x Arquebus-class missile frigates:
- 2 x Sankt Gid-class missile destroyers:
- 2 x fast attack submarines:

6th Europa Battle Group
- Tamerlane-class super carrier Kentaur
- carrier air wing (incl. 42 Hornets, 5 VTOL anti-submarine planes, 2 Eurocopter Dauphins)
- 3 x Turka-class destroyers (DESRON):
- 2 x Shark-class frigates (DESRON):
- 2 x Arquebus-class missile frigates:
- 2 x Sankt Gid-class missile destroyers:
- 2 x fast attack submarines:

7th Europa Battle Group
- Tamerlane-class super carrier Merleijon
- carrier air wing (incl. 42 Hornets, 5 VTOL anti-submarine planes, 2 Eurocopter Dauphins)
- 3 x Turka-class destroyers (DESRON):
- 2 x Shark-class frigates (DESRON):
- 2 x Arquebus-class missile frigates:
- 2 x Sankt Gid-class missile destroyers:
- 2 x fast attack submarines:

OOC: Sorry for that; I must have mistaken this thread for the other. I'll just transfer (and edit) my ORBAT over.


I'm confused. Do you mean this is the OOC thread? Cause it isn't. The thread that doesn't have an ! mark in it is the OOC thread. :D

To HRH Empress Mei Mian of Mephras

Let’s see how many times has a nation come in the way of Grestonian and Maldorian interests, many, many times. Thus far every time they failed and we prevailed. Do you wish to be added to that long, extended list of nations to fall at our hands? The Ixanian Russian Colony is under siege, not your colony. Do you really want it to be? Heed my warning if you don't stand down not only will Maldorian and Leasathian ships destroy, slaughter, yours but Grestonian troops deployed from Great Britain shall walk through your colony and make sure to step on the rotting corpses of your men as they raise the flag above yours. Pull your troops away from the Baltic Sea and don't try to be a savior, you will just end up needing one yourself.

Colonel Nathan Cersiscal
President Governor of Belstum Europia

To Commander Zachary Halder

Hello dear sir. Would you like a tour of Hell before you go down to it? For you will definitely need one if you step into this conflict for in less than an hour you will find a bullet lodged into your throat doesn't heal easily and unlike the movie propaganda crap, the good guys don't always win. This would be an example of that.

Colonel Nathan Cersiscal
President Governor of Belstum Europia

To Admiral Juhann Tilhi

Ah the ocean floor, ridden with the corpses of thousands of men and the remains of many, many ships. Many of which fell whilst going up against the great fleets of the Imperial Navy. Greston has gone into many conflicts and so far we have always come out the victor and this conflict will be added to that list. I can't wait to see you Hell 20 years from now. Unfortunately we will be dieing at different times from different causes. You will die sometime this week from the CIWSs of various Grestonain Naval Ships and I will die 20 some odd years from now from natural causes. What a difference.

Colonel Nathan Cersiscal
President Governor of Belstum Europia

The troops in Poland Territory were confused. They were being rallied around the Neo-Ixanian port north of Poland Territory (OOC: Kaliningrad). They thought that their mission was to defend it.

Caeser Victor Octavian, however, had another thought in mind. As per his commands, the troops moved to the Northern Poland Territory, surronding the port and he had the Naval Squadron redeployed in the Baltic Sea instead of their initial mission (which was their deployment in the Mediterranean. His Air Force still flew the airs of Jayatian Europe. The Division he sent to the Ukraine was sent to Northern Poland Territory according to the Caeser's commands.

The total move of all troops and Navy wouldn't be immediate, however. This move would take a month to be completed. After this, the Caeser planned to wait a while and then move in.

A proposal for the port was rejected by Neo-Ixania, though the Caeser wasn't so interested on giving up so easily...

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Secret IC:
To: The Leaders of the Empires of Mandalorian, Greston, and Leasath
From: Caeser Victor Octavian, Supreme General of Jayate
Encryption: Extremely High
Subject: Jayate will act in its own interests. We ask that your nations do not attack neither our Motherland nor our territories. We do not wish to fight with you, nor do we have any secret plans concerning you.

The war will unfold before all of our eyes. We ask that you do not bring your destruction into Jayate, as we will not bring our destruction into your paths.

OOC: My troops, for the most part, are in Northern Poland Territory. My Navy is currently encircling the European continent towards the Baltic Sea.

To Commander Zachary Halder

Hello dear sir. Would you like a tour of Hell before you go down to it? For you will definitely need one if you step into this conflict for in less than an hour you will find a bullet lodged into your throat doesn't heal easily and unlike the movie propaganda crap, the good guys don't always win. This would be an example of that.

To Whichever Gretonian SOB sent me a letter,

Amazing how you could possibly cross the entire Russian steppe from the North Sea to the Black in under an hour; furthermore, before you begin telling me to stop believing propaganda, why don't you stop trying to force-feed me some right now? Furthermore, I have my orders: post my artillery units, and make life suck for you and your Leasathi allies. Finally, why the fuck are you contacting me? Bite me, and go rot on the sea floor.

Screw You,
Commander Zachary Halder, Commanding Officer, 33rd Mobile Artillery Division, Army of Umberphallia, Imperial Legionary Army

Secret IC:
To: The Leaders of the Empires of Mandalorian, Greston, and Leasath
From: Caeser Victor Octavian, Supreme General of Jayate
Encryption: Extremely High
Subject: Jayate will act in its own interests. We ask that your nations do not attack neither our Motherland nor our territories. We do not wish to fight with you, nor do we have any secret plans concerning you.

The war will unfold before all of our eyes. We ask that you do not bring your destruction into Jayate, as we will not bring our destruction into your paths.


Heavily Encrypted Mandalorian Response
That is quite understandable. We will not fire upon your homeland and personnel, if any troops supporting Neo-Ixania be 'transported' out of your colony. We would like to ensure that you will keep your neutrality. If this can be accomplished, I'm sure we can agree for a neutrality pact or something of the sort. Once you agree to this simple request, an order will be relayed to all allied military personnel, informing them of your neutrality.

P.S. Where exactly does your colony extend to?

~The Mandalore.
-The Tyrannical Mandalorian Empire of Maldorians.

Heavily Encrypted Mandalorian Response
That is quite understandable. We will not fire upon your homeland and personnel, if any troops supporting Neo-Ixania be 'transported' out of your colony. We would like to ensure that you will keep your neutrality. If this can be accomplished, I'm sure we can agree for a neutrality pact or something of the sort. Once you agree to this simple request, an order will be relayed to all allied military personnel, informing them of your neutrality.

P.S. Where exactly does your colony extend to?

~The Mandalore.
-The Tyrannical Mandalorian Empire of Maldorians.


To: The Mandalore
From: Caeser Victor Octavian
Encryption: Extremely High
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Jayate rules over all Slavic lands excluding Russia and including a portion of the Baltic lands. Jayate will follow through with your request. We simply ask that you do not take the port north of our Polish Territory, as we have set our eyes on that land.

The People of Jayate represented by:
Caeser Victor Octavian

To: The Mandalore
From: Caeser Victor Octavian
Encryption: Extremely High
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Jayate rules over all Slavic lands excluding Russia and including a portion of the Baltic lands. Jayate will follow through with your request. We simply ask that you do not take the port north of our Polish Territory, as we have set our eyes on that land.

The People of Jayate represented by:
Caeser Victor Octavian


Heavily Encrypted Mandalorian Response
Agreed. We won't touch your colony or the Koningsberg region if you prevent Neo-Ixanian (and gang) to fly over your airspace, march through your country, and the like. Consider it done. I'm glad we both benefit from this exchange.

~The Mandalore.
-The Tyrannical Mandalorian Empire of Maldorians.


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MNS Vengeance

"Sir! We have multiple reports coming in!" Another flock of messengers strode into the command bridge of the lead superdreadnaught. Dark Admiral Raoul snatched the closest manila folder and proceeded to thoroughly scan the document. "So, it seems that we are blocked from entering through Kattegat? What the hell!?"

"Yes, the owners of the colony claim that it is an infrigement on their soveriegnty."

"Heh, may we proceed with a tactical nuclear strike? If they don't scatter after a nuke attack, that would be messed up." The admiral was contemplating other options. Although the tactical nuke attack was the most direct, it had the largest reprucussions, and Raoul knew it.

"Well sir, if we were to launch a nuke, then enemy forces would have no choice but for a nuclear retaliation. If they didn't react, then they would seem weak and vulnerable! Also, many nations have guaranteed the independence of this pathetic country, so it'd be best not to invite any other fools into this war."

"Very well, soldier. What other options do we have?"

"We can make a landing at Archangelsk. There, we can and will avoid any enemy contact."

"Understood. Let's get those birds in the eyes, just for the hell of it."

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Dozens of aircraft departed the carriers, each with their own specific sortie. Information gathering was the main priority, closely followed by anti-submarine duties. The main elements of the naval air patrols included F-18 hornets. However, squadron leaders and aces were given higher quality aircraft. The fleet was re-directed, and headed north, along the Nowegian Sea.

To Whichever Gretonian SOB sent me a letter,

Amazing how you could possibly cross the entire Russian steppe from the North Sea to the Black in under an hour; furthermore, before you begin telling me to stop believing propaganda, why don't you stop trying to force-feed me some right now? Furthermore, I have my orders: post my artillery units, and make life suck for you and your Leasathi allies. Finally, why the fuck are you contacting me? Bite me, and go rot on the sea floor.

Screw You,
Commander Zachary Halder, Commanding Officer, 33rd Mobile Artillery Division, Army of Umberphallia, Imperial Legionary Army

To Commander Zachary Halder

Are you to busy preparing for what will inevitably fail that you didn't see that I signed the original message. Or are you to busy having last dibs at your Military Male Prostitute before you die that you don't care to notice that your life shall end soon, most likely in around the next week or so. AS for your orders: I hope that the next time you go into war, which there isn't a good chance you might for you will probably end up dead in this one, your higher official isn't addicted to meth and isn't sniffing paint chips so he can know artillary won't effect the naval units deployed by us.

Colonel Nathan Cersiscal
President Governor of Belstum Europia

Zaheran Colony of Iceland, various Military Airfields

Ilyushin Il-76s were landing and refueling all across the Island. Most were painted olive green with a faint red star on the tail. The battle symbol of Mokastana. The plan was to land and refuel the transports then fly them into Neo-Ixania for deployment against the invasion. To begin with the first three Mokan battle Divisions were being flown in, lead by a mad man named General Sway. While a great commander he had his odds habits, the most famous being that he uses a baton to "conduct" the battle like an orchestra. Especially during artillery bombardments. Escorting the transports were Sukhoi Su-35s armed with both anti-ship and anti-air missiles. However they planned on avoiding enemy forces by any means required to get into Neo-Ixania.

Imperial Scandinvan Decree

In assistance of our allies of Mokastana and Yanitaria we hereby declare that any attacks upon their forces shall result in a immediate and decisive Scandinvan action against the nation of Maldorians.

Signed,
Imperial Steward,
Lord Erida

OOC: Trying to keep up, sorry for any problems and brevity. I'm still working on the response to The Fedral Union, but it should be up by tomorrow.

IC: Heavily Encrypted Communique of the Colonial Defense Office

To: All allies who have offered support in this time of crisis

Deepest apologies for the informality and impersonal nature of this notice, but the Empire of Mephras would like to thank all for their support, and accepts all offers of aid. Fleets are building around us daily, and we would request that aid proceed as quickly as possible to our lands. We do not know what fleet might be encountered on the way to the Baltic, but intelligence reports a buildup in the North Sea, so caution should be taken. Any accessible land routes might be a beneficial alternative as well, for non-naval forces.

In direct response to our neighbor of Northern Rangeria, we greet your fleets with open arms, and we as well are placing batteries on our shores. If they are to get through the straits, we assure you it shall be a battle that they will never forget!

Liberty, Freedom, and Victory!
Gerard Fontaine
Commander of Scandinavian Colonial Forces
for HRH Mei Mian
Empress of Mephras

The Maldorian Navy's sudden change of course did not go unnoticed. Northern Rangerian scouting planes over the North Sea received radar information that the fleet had indeed diverted its course, towards north.

"What the blazes do they think they are doing?" admiral Tilhi muttered to himself, following the data transmission sent by the scouting planes. The Maldorians had apparently decided to brave the climate of the North, and hope the war would be over before the freezing cold of Nordic winter would lock their fleet with shackles of ice. Unless of course they intended to overtake the Mephrasian colonies and bind some of the enemy forces...

The change of events was quickly reported to Halsanki Headquarters, and warning messages were sent.

****
Encryption Level: Ultimate
To:The Colonial Government of Mephrasian Europe
From: NRDC High Command

We have received intelligence reports that the Maldorian Fleet has averted its course from Skagerrak, and is currently heading northwards. If they intend to make landfall in Mephrasian Norway, Northern Rangeria will render assistance to You immediately.

****

Encryption Level: Ultimate
To:The Colonial Government of Ixanian Russia
From: NRDC High Command

We have received intelligence reports that the Maldorian Fleet has averted its course from Skagerrak, and is currently heading northwards, apparently either heading towards or following the shoreline of Mephrasian Norway. Our blockade of Skagerrak will remain there for now, but we have already begun relocating troops to the northern parts of New Rangeria, in case the Maldorians plan to make landfall in Norway or Kola Peninsula.

Atlantic Ocean, somewhere in the middle

The Mokan Fleet was moving as fast as they could to get to Europe for the coming conflict. Needless to say to get from Nuevo Orleans and Miamius to the Baltic Sea took quite a long time. However to ensure that the fight was worth it three Air attack Flotillas and two Wolf Packs were deployed to assist the allies in their time of need.

Sea Approach to Southern Norway, Entrance to the Skagerrak

"Sir, Lindesnes has been sighted to the north!" exlaimed the jubilated navigation officer. "We are now in the Skagerrak Strait!"

"Very good," said the admiral, his smile betraying his serious tone. "The Rangerians and Mephrasians are here as well, correct?"

"Uhmm..." said the radar operator as he checked his radar. "Confirmed radar signals! They must be them. If they were the enemy, we're already in their firing range, so..."

"I see. Scramble a Hawkeye to watch out for enemy ships and aircraft."

"Yes, sir!" shouted the bridge crew.

A few minutes later, an E-2C Hawkeye lined up on the runway of the Flagship Shane. As runway lights went off and crew scrambled to make sure they were out of the way, Air Control ordered the Hawkeye to load onto Lane 1. Entering position, the Hawkeye checked all systems, and the pilot said over the radio, "All systems go!"

"Confirmed!" said one of the Air Control workers, turning to the steam catapult operator. "Prepare to launch on my mark! 3! 2! 1! MARK!" The catapult operator smiled as he slammed the controls. Within seconds, the E-2C skyrocketed into the sky. "All radar operating within parameters." smirked the pilot. It was only his second sortie.

Official Government Message To Allied Defense Forces
Authorization has been given to begin operations in the defense of the NI colonial holdings. Our Order of Battle should have already been received (OOC thread), however we require direction on where best to position our forces.

Commander Zachary Halder was in a foul mood. His 33rd Mobile Artillery Division had been ordered to move to positions to fire on Leasathi forces as they attempted to land. He had also recieved information that the Ixanian fleet had engaged the Leasathi fleet. The thing that was bugging him was that they were well outside his AVM-43 Raquel Rocket Artillery pieces (OOC: I'm assuming the clash is farther than 130 km offshore), so he couldn't even help Ixania. He just had to sit, wait, and watch Ottonian 177th Legion dig in even deeper. He sighed. Who knew foreign deployment would be so boring?

OOC:Wait, are those my AMV-43s? Because I only brought conventional self propelled artillery for this, because of reloading issues with rocket artillery.

IC:

The 36th through 42nd Composite bomber wings, having received confirmation the following day, finally landed at their respective air bases in the Scandinvan early in the morning.

The were accompanied by the 29th and 86th Strategic Airlift Composite Wings, which would ferry supplies between Yanitaria, Ixania, and the colony of Okhotsk, which was located in the Sea of Okhotsk.

The commander, Air Marshal Gilbèrt, wrote a missive to the allies nations in the area, to be passed on via encrypted uplink. The operator, who would pass it on, read the stiff lettering with interest.

"The the Allies of Ixania, Northernmost Front. I am Air Marshal Gilbèrt of the URPY, and commander of a number of strategic and tactical bombers, as well as fighter aircraft operating out of airfields in the Scandinvan colonies, and do not expect enemy attacks on our base.

Our aircraft will begin patrolling the area, and attached to the download is a set of codewords meant to identify my aircraft, as well as their IFF signatures.

Any intelligence on the Maldorian fleet would be appreciated, as we are very eager to prove our worth in battle. Perhaps a direct link to radar stations could be established, to further aid and support our operations in the area.

Cheers."

[Encryption Level: 256-Bit Key Advanced Encryption Standard]
[WARNING! The data you are about to access is classified DESIGNATED RECEIVER READ ONLY. Releasing this information to neutrals, civilians, or enemies of the Shansekian State will result in severe consequences. Continue: Y/N]
[Confirmed. Decrypting.]

To: Appropriate Governments Defending Neo-Ixania
From: Shansekian Admiral Thomas Penton
Subject: Defence of the Skagerrak Strait

To my fellow fighters in this war, hello! We must stand together to fight against the Maldorian and Grestonian imperialism.

Ok, enough of the introduction. The holding of the Skagerrak Strait is vital to defending Ixanian Russia. It seems the enemy has already penetrated the Black Sea, and I hope the Ixanians can hold them off. However, to those that are already in the Skagerrak, we must defend it! This vital chokepoint must not be passed by the enemy. My fleet will personally defend the southern section of the entrance into the North Sea as best we can.

Air Marshal Gilbèrt of Yanitaria, we will be willing to share our radar information with our allies. If someone could allow us to use their radar system, we can utilize it to see the enemy before they see us.

Good luck to us all. May the enemy hulls litter the deep and their marines never make shore.

END TRANSMISSION

Foreign Ministry of the Free Republic of Lamoni

To: The Leaders of the Empires of Mandalorian, Greston, and Leasath

The military forces of the Free Republic of Lamoni can be added to the list of those who will oppose any attempt to attack either Mephrasian Norway, or Neo-Ixanian Russia. If your forces attack either of our allies, then we will fight.

Signed,

Tanya Ley
Foreign Minister
Free Republic of Lamoni

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Foreign Ministry of the Free Republic of Lamoni

{ENCRYPTED}

To: Air Marshal Gilbèrt of the URPY

Our troops are setting up in the Kola Peninsula region in order to better protect BOTH our Mephrasi and Neo-Ixanian friends. While we will not be able to send you RADAR data of the Black Sea region, we can send you RADAR data from the Kola Peninsula region.

Signed,

Tanya Ley
Foreign Minister
Free Republic of Lamoni

TO: HIM, Anastasia II on Neo-Ixania.
FROM: His Imperial and serene Majesty, Constantine XV of New Chalcedon.
RE: Defense.

To Our dear Cousin,

We cannot allow this blatant invasion of Neo-Ixanian sovereign territory go unpunished. As stated earlier, the Imperial Navy stands ready to aid Neo-Ixania. Here are the force figures again, to refresh your mind:

4 Queen Elizabeth-class carriers (with 36 EuroFighters each);
6 upgraded Kirov-class missile battlecruisers;
16 modified F-100-class destroyers;
16 modified ANZAC-class frigates;
12 Type 212 submarines;
4 modified Le Troimphant-class SSBNs;
4 Blue Ridge-class Landing Command Craft;
The 14th, 17th, 19th and 20th Marine Brigades, as well as the 101st Imperial Artillery and 56th Imperial Engineers, comprising a total of 10,000 troops, with 24 artillery pieces and 500 engineers.

We suggest that this fleet, in conjunction with the Rangerian 3rd Europa Battle Group, attack and decimate the Leasathan fleet already in the Black Sea.

After this, with your permission, the Marine brigades will land in Nova Sevastopol', and take up the ground defense of this city and the Crimea generally. Any surviving fighters from the Imperial carriers will be assigned to the defense of Neo-Ixanian Russia generally, under the command of your generals.

Yours in solidarity,
Constantine XV,
Emperor and Lord of New Chalcedon,
Defender of the Realm,
etc., etc.


TO: His Excellency, the President of the Iraqi Republic of Leasath.
CC: All Leasathan allies.
FROM: His Imperial and Serene Majesty, Constantine XV of New Chalcedon.
RE: War.

Excellencies all,

Following the regrettable actions of aggression undertaken by the Iraqi Republic of Leasath and her allies, We have no moral option but to inform you that New Chalcedon is at war with Leasath, Maldoria and all their allied nations. Furthermore, We are alerting a number of our allies and regional partners of this event. You can expect to feel our wrath soon.

[Signed]

Constantine Doukas-Palaiologos
Emperor of New Chalcedon.

Near the Bosphorous....

"This blows, sir. I wish the Caprilusans would pull their thumbs out and let us traverse the Bosphorous. I mean, it's not as if we're gonna blow THEM up or anything."

"I know, i know. Be patient, Leo. All good things come with waiting."

"Sir, the Ixanians don't have the luxury of waiting...or philosophy."

"I see your point. We'll give the Caprilusans another day. Send a message to Constantinopolis Secundus. Get the Emperor to make them an offer, anything to allow us through to the action.

Admiral Lasarkis sat and waited for the chance to set the combined New Chalcedonian-Rangerian fleets into motion, with the intention of wiping out the Leasathan Black Sea Fleet - by all reports, an easy enough task, as said fleet was reported to be about the size of the New Chalcedonian fleet alone, and less advanced.

OOC: Here is Leasath's Black Sea Fleet, as reported by Leasath:
Adnan Fleet:
2x Kuznetsov-class carriers (40x MiG-29K Fulcrum each)
3x Iowa-class battleships (3x Ka-29 Helix each)
7x Kirov-class battlecruiers (3x Ka-29 Helix each)
10x Slava-class cruisers (1x Ka-27)
14x Cassard-class AEGIS
12x Ghisha-class corvettes
15x Udaloy-class destroyers (2x Ka-27 each)
16x Neustrashimy-class frigates (12x Ka-27 total)
13x Krivak-class frigates
5x Akula-class SSN (nuke-powered attack submarines)
38x Yedinorog-class landing carriers (carrying landing forces)
66x ZUBR hovercrafts

With the Animarnia deployment green lighted by both Russia Neo-Ixania and Mephras gears were put into motion; unfortunately the situation had hit in peacetime. As the saying goes “sic vis pocum parabellum” it was drilled into all Animarnian Marines like a prayer at boot camp; “sic vis pocum parabellum”, ‘when you want peace, prepare for war’. It would take at least 48 hours before the two Marine Warfare Groups; could leave the docks for their destination some 60,000 strong plus armoured vehicles. It would take even longer to deploy a Corp of regular royal or ‘green’ army though most high ups didn’t want to fight a long protracted war in a distant land hoping that Two Marine groups would do the job with allied support. CBG1, CBG2 and CBG3 however were already being diverted from normal patrols and would enter though the Norwegian Sea north of Iceland using Icebreakers to ‘plow the road’. From there CBG1 and CBG2 would likely head to operations directly to engage the Maldorian fleet which would likely be in position to strike the Euro-Mephras holdings. Meanwhile CBG3 would break off and circle to the Barents Sea swinging around to engage on the flanks opening another direction of attack for the allied fleet and Re-enforcing the Mephras fleet in the north if there was to be one. The idea being to create a triangle of death between CBG1 and 2; Mephras Coastal Defences and CBG3 putting the enemy between a rock and a hard place; cutting off the path of retreat and slaughtering them. Meanwhile Marine Group One 48 hours later would deploy 20,000 Strong to Neo-Ixania held Russia in the north and a further 20,000 to Mephras to re-enforce its defences.

The RAF however had other plans from the Navy; they would be in theatre much, much sooner. Three groups of Heavy’s (B-52’s) and Two Groups of Fast Air (F-16 Storm-swords) were already being loaded up on the tarmac at RAF Bases in Willard and Teela totally some 900 Bombers and 420 Multi-Role Fighters. The 32nd Logistical Wing Operating out of RAF Liberty in TFS would conduct Airborne Refuelling, Ammunition Supply and lend Airborne Warning and Control Craft for the land based RAF forces with the navy CAG relying on its own carrier based E-2 Sentry. All in all the RAF would be on location in less than twelve hours. If it kicked off before the Navy and Green Meanies (Colloquial term for Marines by RAF pilots) turned up; the Royal Airforce would be going in first.

General Maclcom granger was sat on one of the benches at RAF Doing currently loading up the Heavy’s taking a deep breath of air he turned to one of the young technicians; “You smell that son” he said with a smile.

“Jet fuel Sir?” the Technician replied.

“Animarnia Defence Spending at its best” he said with a grin then took a long drag on a fat cigar watching the large beasts lumbering into the air' "God go with you boys" Granger said with a salute. The Technician watched the fully laden bombers taking off also "I think gods sitting this one out sir"

(I'll post a full ORBAT in the OOC thread later but this covers me)

[Encryption Level: 256-Bit Key Advanced Encryption Standard]
[WARNING! The data you are about to access is classified DESIGNATED RECEIVER READ ONLY. Releasing this information to neutrals, civilians, or enemies of the Shansekian State will result in severe consequences. Continue: Y/N]
[Confirmed. Decrypting.]

To: Appropriate Governments Defending Neo-Ixania
From: Shansekian Admiral Thomas Penton
Subject: Defence of the Skagerrak Strait

To my fellow fighters in this war, hello! We must stand together to fight against the Maldorian and Grestonian imperialism.

Ok, enough of the introduction. The holding of the Skagerrak Strait is vital to defending Ixanian Russia. It seems the enemy has already penetrated the Black Sea, and I hope the Ixanians can hold them off. However, to those that are already in the Skagerrak, we must defend it! This vital chokepoint must not be passed by the enemy. My fleet will personally defend the southern section of the entrance into the North Sea as best we can.

Air Marshal Gilbèrt of Yanitaria, we will be willing to share our radar information with our allies. If someone could allow us to use their radar system, we can utilize it to see the enemy before they see us.

Good luck to us all. May the enemy hulls litter the deep and their marines never make shore.

END TRANSMISSION

Encrypted Transmission to Shansekian Admiral Thomas Penton
We can provide you with radar information from our borrowed radar stations in the Scandinvan colonies in return.

Good Hunting,
Air Marshal Gilbèrt



Foreign Ministry of the Free Republic of Lamoni

{ENCRYPTED}

To: Air Marshal Gilbèrt of the URPY

Our troops are setting up in the Kola Peninsula region in order to better protect BOTH our Mephrasi and Neo-Ixanian friends. While we will not be able to send you RADAR data of the Black Sea region, we can send you RADAR data from the Kola Peninsula region.

Signed,

Tanya Ley
Foreign Minister
Free Republic of Lamoni

Encrypted Transmission to Shansekian Admiral Thomas Penton

It seems that there has been a miscommunication. My air wings are located in the Baltic region, while our soldiers under Field Marshal Edouard-Jean Réquin are in the Black Sea region. Radar information from the Kola region will prove invaluable. Raids will begin as soon as the apporximate location of the Maldorian fleet can be tracked.

+++++ INCOMING +++++ ENCRYPTED MESSAGE +++++ ENCRYPTION LEVEL + ULTIMATE +++++ FROM + NRDC HIGH COMMAND + HALSANKI + NORTHERN RANGERIA +++++ TO + SECRETARY OF DEFENCE +YANITARIA+++++

Greetings.

In the interest of military synergy and co-operation, the Northern Rangerian Defence Corps High Command has authorized giving Yanitarian Armed Forces access to Northern Rangerian Defence Database. This authorization includes receiving data from our radar stations in New Rangeria (Finland and Sweden) and Arkadia (Greece and Albania), as well as access to NRDC radio frequencies in these areas.

To enter the NRDD, you will require an authorization key. Our ambassador to Yanitaria, Lord Juhann Kaupine, has been sent a package containing said key and necessary information. We urge you to contact him immediately.

You are free to divulge any information received from NRDD with our mutual allies in this conflict, but the access authorization is for Yanitarian armed forces only.

We request a confirmation to this message ASAP.

+++++ TERMINATING MESSAGE +++++ MESSAGE TERMINATED +++++

Highly Encrypted Message

To Feild Commander Colonel Nathan Cersiscal of Belstum Europia,

Dear sir you you want to be ejected of your rank! I wanted our support of Maldorians in this war to be quiet and secretive but did you listen to any of that? No! Now half of the active world hates us, we have been banned from the Hegemony and now we have a large and growing list of enemies. Stand down now or you shall be executed.

President and Brigader John Batther

"Here you go sir."

"Thank you boy, now go."

Nathan ripped open the envelope that bore the Grestonian Governmental Seal and he couldn't wait to see what was inside. That was until he knew what was inside. The first though that came to his head was wow, how stupid was he, then oh god I am going to die. In moments he cooperated and called off the advancing Grestonian Fleet. Her orignal target was the Kola Pennisulla but now Greston would be pulled out. Nathan had screwed up.

To The Mandalore of Maldorians

I am sorry to inform you but we must pull out and I advise you to do the same. Staying in this conflict is certain death for us and many of those foolish bastards who stood against us. Greston doesn't want the image of that of the hated empire of Hataria and other stupid, failed states in exactness of that one. Please leave this conflict. Inform our Leastahi friends as well of our withdrawal.

Colonel Nathan Cersiscal
President Governor of Belstum Europia

To The Mandalore of Maldorians

I am sorry to inform you but we must pull out and I advise you to do the same. Staying in this conflict is certain death for us and many of those foolish bastards who stood against us. Greston doesn't want the image of that of the hated empire of Hataria and other stupid, failed states in exactness of that one. Please leave this conflict. Inform our Leastahi friends as well of our withdrawal.

Colonel Nathan Cersiscal
President Governor of Belstum Europia

"What is this rubbish, General? Greston aggressively pursures the interests of Neo-Ixania, and now we are left alone to fight against this damn countries. The tables have turned against us." The Mandalore then proceeded and tore up the Grestonian message.

General Mirza butted in not long after, "Sir, we cannot continue in this war. Our rear is exposed and the number of enemy countries rises day by day. What I suggest is a negiotated peace; we keep the Low Countries, Ireland, and Great Britain in order for peace."

"Excellent, message Leasath and The Fedral Union of our plan. Then contact Neo-Ixania."

Heavily Encrypted Message to Leasath and The Fedral Union

Comrades, the tide has turned; we cannot feasibly win this war. Thus, we will ask Neo-Ixania for a negotiated settlement in which we keep the lands which were given to us before the conflict. Hopefully, when Neo-Ixania accepts, the other foolish nations will follow en suite. If we have a few nations, insisting on resisting the peace, you have authorization to "wipe the floor" with them.

Thank you, and Allahu Ackbar.

~The Mandalore.
-Supreme Ruler of the Tyrannical Mandalorian Empire.

Heavily Encrypted Message to Neo-Ixania

The delegation of Mandalore Prime would like to offer you with a one-time chance for peace in this conflict. The terms are as follows;

Ireland, Great Britain, and the Low Countries will remain under coalition *Mal, Lea, Gres, TFU* control.
Hostilities among warring nations will cease
Neo-Ixania shall keep Ixanian Russia
There may be other terms set forth by Leasath and The Fedral Union.


~The Mandalore.
-Supreme Ruler of the Tyrannical Mandalorian Empire.

Nirvana, Federal District of Nirvana, Jayate

The Caeser ordered the immediate fall back of the Theater he had deployed to the border to protect the European colonies. He had no need for them as he was certain that his colonies would not be attacked.

However, he kept the Division (currently in Northern Poland Territory), the Jayatian Guard, the Air Force, and the Naval Squadron deployed. He had planned an invasion of the Neo-Ixanian port, as it would prove a great economic aspect for Jayate.

However, his National Security advisors and his Minister of Defense had advised him against this decision. The Caeser himself was doubting if this would work. The alligned nations backing Neo-Ixania seemed to frighten him.

He started to think about his decision, but the forces were ready to strike at his command...

The Neo-Ixanian Conflict

We, the Senatus de Roma V have shared with Emperor Queaus the unfortunate news of the Jihad called upon Neo-Ixania by the Maldorians. After heavy debate and discussion we have determined that as per our alliance with Neo-Ixania we have no choice but to call war on the Maldorians and awaken the Roman Legion from thousands of years of sleep if the Maldorians do not cease this conflict and withdraw its forces.

Signed,
The Senatus de Roma V

Emperor Queaus
Republic of Roma V

Following the belligerent reply of Caprilusa to New Chalcedon's request for passage of the Bosphorous, and Caprilusan threats to Neo-Ixanian Russia, the Imperial Engineering Corps embarked aboard the Imperial taskforce hurriedly constructed airbases at Heraclea, Chania and Sitia. The Imperial Air Force sent reinforcements and fighters, to the following tune:

- The 51st Division (10,000 troops; infantry);
- The 54th Imperial Engineers;
- The 102nd Imperial Artillery (48 pieces of 88mm PAK-91 field artillery, with radar-linked computer aim, to make viable anti-aircraft pieces);
- The 41st-48th Squadrons of the Imperial Air Force (84 Su-34 'Fullback' fighter-bombers);
- The 3rd, 4th and 5th Air Wings of the Imperial Air Force (3 wings of 8 squadrons of 12 F-35-IIs each; 288 fighters);
- The 108th, 111th, 116th and 122nd Squadrons of the Imperial Air Force, assigned to the taskforce to bring their numbers to full load for the carriers (48 EuroFighters);
- The 1017th, 1019th, 1021st and 1024th Squadrons of the Imperial Air Force (12 E-3C AWACS reconnoisance aircraft and 36 C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft).

The Imperial taskforce withdrew to the waters north of Crete, bringing the total forces to:

4 Queen Elizabeth-class carriers (with 48 EuroFighters each);
6 upgraded Kirov-class missile battlecruisers;
16 modified F-100-class destroyers;
16 modified ANZAC-class frigates;
12 Type 212 submarines;
4 modified Le Troimphant-class SSBNs;
4 Blue Ridge-class Landing Command Craft;
The 14th, 17th, 19th and 20th Marine Brigades and the 51st Imperial Army Divison (20,000 combat troops) as well as the 101st and 102nd Imperial Artillery and 54th and 56th Imperial Engineers, comprising a total of 96 artillery pieces and 1,000 engineers;
The 41st-48th Imperial Air Force Squadrons (48 Su-34 fighter-bombers);
The 3rd-5th Imperial Air Wings (288 F-35 II fighters);
and sundry reconnoisance and transport elements.

More airbases, army bases and naval bases were constructed to hold all these forces. It remained to be seen whether Caprilusa would prove neutral, in which case they would be used against Leasath, or declare against Neo-Ixania, in which case they would be used against Caprilusa.

TO: His Majesty, Michael IV of House Halasar, Prince of Northern Rangeria.
FROM: His Imperial and Serene Majesty, Constantine XV of New Chalcedon.
RE: Aggression?

Your Majesty,

Having taken and applied your suggestion that the Armed Republic of Caprilusa be asked for permission for transits via her waters (let no-one call us uncivilised enough to abrogate national sovereignty), We were most distressed to hear a flat and insulting refusal from a General Slattery, in charge of Caprilusan Turkey.

Further, since Caprilusa has expressed territroial ambitions over Neo-Ixanian Russia and allowed Leasathi naval forces passage, We must presume that their declarations of neutrality will shortly be proven to be false. The Imperial Expeditionary Force will withdraw to the waters just northour new island of Crete, and await reinforcements. We suggest that your 3rd Battle Group either withdraw to Arkadia or join the Imperial forces.

Yours regretfully,

Constanine XV,
Emperor and Lord of New Chalcedon,
Defender of the Realm,
etc., etc., etc.

OOC- I have already talked to Ixania for an OK to join, not just jumping in

FROM THE DESK OF EMPEROR G. MUNDUS II
TO-EMPRESS ANASTASIA OF RUSSIAN IXANIA
Dearest Anastasia,
I understand your nation has come under heavy attack recently, and Belkaros will do everything in Her power to aid you. We will be sending the First, Second and Third Legions as well as armored, aerial and tactical support to your aid immediatley, via escorted airships over the Bearing Strait, for reinforcement purpouses. Three more legions are being prepped for mobilization, as well as several armored corps and four fighter/bomber wings. We can also provide evacuation for you and any staff to Belkaros, where you will be welcome to establish a government in exile should it come to that.

On a personal note, I would be devistated should anything happen to you. If you need anything at all, please don't hesitate to ask. My Empire and I are here for whatever our friends and allies in Ixania need.
Yours truly,
Gnaeus

Abdul Kadar sat in one of his magnificent palaces when he had received the message. He was not pleased with what he read but he quickly made a decision...

Adnan Fleet, Black Sea:

All of the vessels had ceased engagements and hurried around to escape retaliation.

"All ships, cease fire, cease fire!" cried the Admiral, "We will not be going to war, cease fire!"

All the men were highly confused in their situation, but high command was hoping that their fleet would make it out of the Black Sea without further fighting.

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Official Government Communique

Leasath officially declares a cease fire in the conflict with Neo-Ixania and her allies. We do not request any conditions or backlashes to be taken, we hope that this measure can prevent any bloodshed from taking place in our foolish attempts on the arctic colony of Ixania. This war has seemed to put brother and against brother, and hostilities that are not necessary for the wellbeing of any peoples.

I hereby declare Leasath's neutrality in the was, and any attacks on Leasathi forces deployed at home or abroad be considered an act of war against us.

Signed
عبد عند
Abdul Kadar
Generalissimo of Leasath

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TO: The Mandalore
FROM: Abdul Kadar
RE: War on Ixania
ENCRYPTION: MAXIMUM

We are ceasing all hostilities against Ixania and her allies. We will be fighting a war very soon against a neighboring state practicing an apartheid against Muslims known as Saphronia (OOC: A one on one), and we find this a golden opportunity to pull out. We will not demand any terms from the Coalition hoping that this will be a painless operation to undertake.

Signed
عبد عند
Abdul Kadar
Generalissimo of Leasath

TO: His Excellency, Generalissimo Abdul Kadar of the Iraqi Republic of Leasath.
FROM: His Imperial and Serene Majesty, Constantine XV of New Chalcedon.
RE: Treaty?

Your Excellency,

While we understand that the exigencies of national security can force a re-evaluation of strategic priorities, we do not quite see why we should allow your forces past us. Given that your Black Sea Fleet must past within striking range of our colony on Crete, "allow" is the operative option given the forces available to us (OOC: see my last post, above).

To put it bluntly, there are certain elements of the Imperial Senate which are disinclined to allow aggressors to leave the field with their noses unbloodied. In addition, the Imperial High Command has pointed out to us the folly of leaving a proverbial Sword of Damocles hanging over the heads of our allies and ourselves.

You will find our demands to be moderate, I think: You, Generalissimo, as the Head of State for Leasath, will swear a formal, binding oath of non-aggression against all colonial powers of Europe. If attacked, your oath will not bind you, but you may no longer initiate attacks without being forsworn.

Absent this oath, the Empire of New Chalcedon will not allow your Black Sea Fleet to leave the Aegean Sea, save as drifting wrecks. We apologise if our tone is a little strident, but aggression brings out the less attractive side of out personality. The choice is yours: A formal oath, and your fleet safely delivered to your side, or no oath and seadivers get a new group of tourist attractions on the floor of the Aegean.

Yours;
Consantine XV
Emperor and Lord of New Chalcedon,
Defender of the Realm,
etc., etc., etc.

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TO: His Imperial and Serene Majesty, Constantine XV of New Chalcedon
FROM: Generalissimo Abdul Kadar
RE: re:Treaty?

A verbal treaty, under Leasathi honor, is just as good as a written one. I presume it is the same for New Chalcedonians. I, Generalissimo Abdul Kadar, leader of all Leasathi military forces and sovereign over all the lands of Leasath, hereby swear by the name of Allah to never launch a first assault on any European powers (OOC: this particular Europe :rolleyes:), unless Leasath itself come under attack by such a power.

Signed,
عبد عند
Abdul Kadar
Generalissimo of Leasath

Northern Poland Territory, Jayate

Jayatian soldiers were throwing their helmets up in the air, and shooting their guns. None of them had to fight, none of them died. The war was an overall success, even though Jayate pulled out of its alliance with Neo-Ixania and took a neutral stance.

Caeser Victor Octavian had planned to attack the Neo-Ixanian Port territory, but he had ultimately decided against it. The nations that had stopped the mighty opposition of Neo-Ixania would gang up on his own Empire, murder his troops, and take his land. The Caeser wasn't exactly a fair man, but he also wasn't stupid.

The Air Force remained over the skies of the European territories and the Jayatian Guard remained in the territories for defensive purposes and for Urban Development. All troops deployed for war/the invasion of the Neo-Ixanian port were ordered to return back to Jayate. Soldier Cargo Ships, Jayatian ships used only for transporting Jayatian soldiers, arrived at the Baltic Sea border of the territories to transport the troops.

The Caeser oversaw all of this. Back in the capital - Nirvana, Jayate - he slammed his fist onto his desk. He hated peace.

OOC: Y'all might want to check the original Colonization of Europe thread: Caprilusa has shut the Bosphorus entirely. Meaning that the Leasathi fleet is locked in the Black Sea. How they got there in the first place, we may never know ;) Also, I'll be off until Sunday. Please try not to blow up anything while I'm gone?


IC:

~~~~ Official Communique from the Office of the Prince ~~~~
Ruhtinalyne Palace, Principality of Northern Rangeria

Encryption Level: Ultimate


To Our Cousin, His Imperial and Serene Majesty, Constantine XV of New Chalcedon,

Greetings and good health to You, cousin. First allow me to apologize for the tardiness of this message. The recent threat of conflict in Europe has left little time for me to attend to the clerical duties of my position, and unfortunate that has included my correspondence with You.

I am grateful that we could settle our grievances concerning Arkadia peacefully. But as neighbours and future collaborators in the archeological excavations and development of this region of Europe, I believe it would be prudent to formalize our agreement into a solid treaty. Therefore I request that You send a delegate of Your choosing to Athens, so that we may formalize our non-aggression and co-operation pact concerning Arkadia and the islands of the Aegean Sea.

I thank You for the warning you gave us of Caprilusa. Our naval forces in the area will remain alert, and we will have soon finished our defense and early-warning systems in the Aegean. We will see how the situation progresses. Our intelligence data on Caprilusa suggests something of a rogue state, and when dealing with their kind one must be careful. But rest assured: if Caprilusa or the retreating Leasathi fire the first shot against New Chalcedoni vessels, our forces in Arkadia will aid in the defence of Your colonies.

Signed,

Prince Mikhail

~~~~ Official Communique from the Office of the Prince ~~~~
Ruhtinalyne Palace, Principality of Northern Rangeria


To Generalissimo Abdul Kadar of Leasath,


Should Your forces manage to bypass the Bosphorus on their retreat, the 5th Europa Battlegroup of the Royal Navy will be awaiting for them at Northern Rangerian territorial waters in the Bosphorus. Their task is simple: to escort the Leasathi strike forces through the Aegean Sea as quickly as possible.

Should Your forces require medical assistance, we have organized transport for the wounded to Athens, where they will receive treatment. Their safety is guaranteed both by Myself and the regional governor general, and they will be released or re-located to Leasath as soon as it is deemed medically safe.

We request an immediate answer.


Signed,

Prince Mikhail IV of House Halsar,
Dux Maximus, Lord of Northern Rangeria and Her Outlying Regions, Protector of the Most Sanctified Beard of St Gid of the Greens.

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TO: Prince Mikhail IV of House Halsar
FROM: Generalissimo Abdul Kadar
RE: Communique

I accept your fleet's interception and escort out of the Aegean Sea. My forces will head south to the Suez Canal and return to our homeland in Arabia. The Adnan fleet will cross the Bosphorus soon enough.

Signed,
عبد عند
Abdul Kadar
Generalissimo of Leasath

PS We have noted that the Caprilusan government has closed down the Bosphorus. It is the only passage out of the Black Sea. Though I have taken oath not to attack any European nations, I cannot ensure their safety if they refuse the Adnan fleet's passage.

TO: His Excellency, Generalissimo Abdul Kadar of the Iraqi Republic of Leasath.
FROM: His Imperial and Serene Majesty, Constantine XV of New Chalcedon.
RE: Treaty.

Your Excellency,

It is with a joyful heart that We accept your oath, solemnly sworn on the honour of your nation, that Leasath shall no longer act as aggressor towards any colonial power. Further, We join our fleet's purpose to that of Northern Rangeria, said purpose being to ensure safe passage of your Adnan fleet to places where it may better ensure the defense of Leasath. If Caprilusa fires upon your retreating forces, We shall be most unimpressed with them.

If your fleet feels the need to, please have them call upon our ports at Heraclea and Chania for repairs and reprovisioning.

Please allow me, once again, to thank you for your wisdom and magnanimity.

Yours in amity,
Constantine XV,
Emperor and Lord of New Chalcedon,
Defender of the Realm,
etc., etc., etc.

TO: His Majesty, Prince Michael IV Halasar, of Northern Rangeria.
FROM: His Imperial and Serene Majesty, Constantine XV of New Chalcedon.
RE: Delegation and co-operation.

To Our dear cousin,

It is with great pleasure that We have read your latest missive to us. We propose that a delegation of 6 officials, 6 guards and His Grace Leo Doukas, Grand Duke of Neo-Atticala, be sent to the capital of Rangerian Arkadia, known as Athens.

It is Our great pleasure to confide to you that We have given His Grace explicit instructions to ratify the treaty negotiated and agreed to by both of our nations. It appears that the Leasathi simply want out of the region, and have sworn a formal oath to abide by the terms We set in our earlier letter to them.

Regarding the Caprilusans, We concur with you that it is unfortunately likely that Caprilusa is indeed a so-called "rogue nation", which has no respect for the sovereignty of others. In the unhappy event that Caprilusa decides to invade Neo-Ixanian Russia, We will gladly have Our forces fight alongside your own to defend Neo-Ixania's territorial claims.

Hoping that this finds you in good health,

Constantine Doukas-Palaiologos,
Emperor of New Chalcedon.

The deserted harbour once knows as Famagusta, on the island of Cyprus, came alive with the sounds of construction. The 59th Imperial Engineers' Battalion worked hard to establish naval and airbase facilities here, guarded by two destroyers and two frigates of the Imperial Navy, as well as the 119th Paratrooper Battalion. The locals helped out in what ways they could, their morale boosted by the news that they, too had returned to the bosom of their ancestral nation.

(Bump. Post coming up later.)