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IC:

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In the middle of the Endopacific Ocean....

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Yes, there...Sat a small island, less than two square kilometres of sandy, lightly forested tropical land barely keeping above the water level in the bright azure waters. Islomaniac notions aside, the island was not much more than a speck on the horizon, home to seabirds, some palm trees, and a plane that had crashed there decades before, now overgrown by ferns and vines.

To the colonial powers of the world, this backwater islet was of little or no interest until now.

In 2007 by the Georgian calendar, and 21198 by the Coscivian calendar, a Kiravian prospecting expedition backed by the West Pacifica Company discovered sedimentary basins near the island. Four large ones, with smaller ones in between. These basins were full of carboniferous sediments, meaning that oil and natural gas could lie within.

Insula Darelia

While the Kiravian gunship Hebride hovered nearby, a group of five Kiravian naval men powered out to the island in an outboard boat.

They walked into the interior, and planted the Imperial Star. The commanding officer unfurled a scroll and read from it:

"Island of Darrell Executive Act. By order of Emperor Irasur Seawind, the Islet known as Darrell in the Endopacific is hereby Annexed to the Sovereign Territory of the Kiravian Empire. The Island and its Associated Waters and other legal Attatchments are incorporated under the Empire as the Insular Area of Insula Darelia, to be governed as are all Provinces of that Class.
Long live the Kiravian Empire"

The Kiravian Empire was the first to lay claim to the island and its possible oil fields, but it would not be the last.

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OOC- As i said pre edit, this is my first atempt at a naval taskforce, so there will be erors. However to limit these I have tried to keep it simple - ie, only a few diferent types of aircraft. Any constructive criticism is welcome, and will be used to improve my fleet.

IC-



Taskforce- Endo Pacific

- 2 x Defiant class supercarriers (Renamed Nimitz class for own purposes)
BCS Triumph
BCS Invincible

- 2 x Carrier Air Wing (Simplified from US Carrier Air Wing’s)
10 x Strike Fighter Squadrons of F22-N Seabirds (F22 adapted for Carrier use) (120 jets)
Various suport craft, ranging from AWACS to transport helicopters (Total 30)

- 2 x Destroyer Squadrons
11 x Zumwalt class destroyer

- 3 x Katara class attack submarines (Los Angeles Class)

- 2 x fast combat support ship (no specific class)

- 1 x Belschaft Army Amphibious Assault Unit
4 x Wasp class amphibious assault ship
5,000 Tactical Combat Assault soldiers
30 M1 Abrams main battle tanks
Supporting vehicles and equipment



Admiral Robert Harington stood in the bridge of BCS Triumph, his first posting since promotion to admiral. His orders had been simple up to now - cruise around the Endo Pacific and basicly make your presence known. However the discovery of a posible oil field - and a big one at that - changed everything. He was ordered to imeadiatly move in and claim the area, or if that was not imeadiatly posible at least ge the ma seat at whatever bargining table was to develop. As the fleet pulled closer he saw that he was, unfortuantly, not the first to arrive. Sighing he ordered a message to be broadcast on all chanels -

"This is Admiral Robert Harington, in comand of the taskforce Endo Pacific. This area has been claimed by the Confederate Republic of Belschaft. All foreign ships are ordered to imeadiatly leave the area."

I'll send out the first Cease & Desist order after the next claim on the island, which'll get the war going.

Also, I totally understand not having a navy yet. I've been here almost two years and don't really have much written down in that arena.

I am Kirav.

Declartion of Ownership:

The Binarian Empire here by lays claim on the islet known as Insula Darelia. All other claims on Insula Darelia are void and will be subject to legal and millitary action. The BIN Admiral Ford and its battlegroup along with a convoy of extraction equipment for the oil and natural gas are being deployed to Insula Darelia.

OOC:
Admiral Ford Carrier Battle Group:
1x General Gates Class Fleet Carrier
-BIN Admiral Ford
4x Type 32 AAW Destroyer
4xType 31 ASW Destroyer
4xType 29 Class General Purpose Destroyer
4x Type 27 Class AA Frigate
4x Admiral Andarsen Class Heavy Cruiser
4x General Hansen Class Helicopter Assualt Ship
2x Battle Class Escort Carrier
8x Halcyon class Attack Submarine
1x Monitor Class Landing Ship Heavy
Total: 36 ships

14x Mobile Drilling Platforms


IC:

8,000 km Northeast of Insula Darelia


The Admiral Ford and her battlegroup had set sail from its tropical colonies three days earlier, upon recieving orders from High Command. Now on the open seas making good speed, with a tail wind and going with the current for now, however, they would get out of the current shortly, cutting from the Task Force's speed. They were still a week and a half from Insula Darelia.

On the Bridge of the Admiral Ford, Rear Admiral John Peterson stood behind the charts for the area they were to secure for the Binarian Empire.

"If we deploy our subs in two wolf packs of four, with group one entering between the Washo Basin and the Helenica Basin and the other between the Cascadia Basin, we can gain an advantage over any competing nations for the islands by hiding them near the bottom in about seven-hundred-ninety meters of water in one of the shallower spots, we can strike anything that enters the area around it."

"Aye Sir. I will give the orders to submarine commanders."

OOC:

4 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers
2 Perry-class frigates
6 Iroqouis-class guided-missile destroyers
4 Halifax-class multi-role patrol frigates
2 Sovremenny-class anti-surface destroyers

Total: 18 ships

Small ORBAT, but I'm just here to kick things off.

IC:

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Kiravian Empire

Permissim Astrav Subleucim

Imperial Secriat of State

Territorial Claims Office

It has come to our attention that the Binarian Empire has lain claim to Insula Durelia, an islet that is undeniably under the sovereignty and jurisdiction of the Kiravian Empire. It is obvious that the island is KE territory. You even refer to it by its name in our language. We respectfully request that you cease and desist upon any actions to pursue this invalid claim, lest we be forced to take military action.

From: The Grand Council, Katara City, Belschaft
To: The Kiravian Empire Imperial Secriat of State


We fully object to your most recent statement. The area you and the Binarians are claiming is clearly the soverign tertitory of the Confederate Republic. We sugest you remove your forces from the area imediatly.

OOC: This is not only my first Naval Group, but my first war as well. Any tips in organization would be much appreciated. I'm good on the tactics part though.

Falkasian 6th Fleet Detachment*-

2x Reverand Class (Renamed Consolidated Naval Shipyards "Triumph" Supercarriers.)
FNS Karasov (Flagship)
FNS Kazyenko

2x Carrier Assault Wing
70 Su-35 Naval Aircraft and 16 A-5 Vigilante Bombers per wing.
10 Support Aircraft per wing:
6 CH-53 Sea Stallion Transport Helicopters
1 Beriev A-50 AWACS Aircraft
1 EF-111A Raven Electronics Warfare Aircraft

5x Liberation Class Guided Missile Frigates

3x Liberation Class General Purpose Frigates

7x Vanguard Class AAW Destroyers

5x Vanguard Class ASW Destroyers

3x Lurker Class Submarines (Naval Consolidated Shipyards Type 552)

2x Falkasian Marine Beach Assault Group
Combined Numbers:
14,000 Falkasian Marines
120 Support Staff
5 Vornok Class Amphibious Assault Craft
30 BMP-2 Amphibious APCs
(Total "Large" Ships: 25)
*Reinforcements are a few days out.

IC:
The fleet had been at sea for three days, but was finally approaching their destination. Normally, the proximity to such a contested area would have resulted in gloomy complexions among the crew. This was not the case however. Morale was at an all time high, and most of the crew were anxious to see action. Their orders were simple, claim the island and it's resources for Falkasia.

Up high inside the bridge of the fleet's flagship, the FNS Karasov, Rear Admiral Pavel Iskev and his staff surveyed a sea chart of Insula Darelia and it's surronding islands. Alongside that were a few high-level aerial reconnassiance photos taken just under a week ago. Among these photos was a picture of the Kiravian flag flapping proudly in the center of the island. This photo alone was enough to make Iskev's nervous. "The fact that the Kiravians are here is bad enough," he said to one of his assistants at the table, "Let alone the other powers near here as well." He pointed to a few small pencil marks on his chart where RADAR had picked up unidentified contacts. He thought for a moment. "This is not going to be easy," he mumbled, remembering the last time he was in a major naval engagement with more than just a single party. He leaned back in his chair and picked up the photos again, reviewing each of them for at least the seventh time today.

For some reason, everytime he saw the Kiravian flag in that picture, he got butterflies in his stoumach. This greatly worried the superstitious Admiral, but he had already made a decision on his course of action. Pointing to the southern waters of the island, he said to the Karasov's Captain, "We will set course for here."
"Aye, Aye Sir!" Responded the Captain as we got up, saluted, and walked out to bark orders to the bridge personnel.

In the back of his mind Iskev knew that only one nation would be successful in conquering the island, but only time would tell if that nation was Falkasia.

Kiravis Imperiax TelegraphiaKiravian Empire Communiqué

With all due respect, you are gravely mistaken. We have thus far taken the furthest steps towards developing Insula Durelia, and we re the first to lay claim. We advise that you remove your forces from our oil...I mean, island.

Kartika, Kirav

Praetor Thenris Candlea, responsible for organising and protecting the Empire's colonies and territories, was looking out at the city of Kartika from his office window in the Praetorial Tower. It was a satisfying job, being a major force in governing hundreds of colonies, depednancies, territories, and other soverignties in the world's most glorius empire.

A knock came form his door.
"Come in."

"Sèr Praetor, we have a situation."

"What?"

"Our claim on Insula Durelia is being disputed. The Binarians, Belschaft, and the Falkasians are all laying claim to it."

"Belschaft we can deal with, but the Binarians? What's our strength in the Endopacific?"

The aide gave him the fleet's statistics.

"We could pull Colonial forces from Endopacifica and Sondara, but I don't think it's worth it. It'd endanger our nearby colonies, and spend lives. We don't even use that much oil anyways, do we? And Falkasia? We're on good terms with them."

"Aye, sir."
'
"I'll give this three more days for claims to be withdrawn, but after that, I'll rescind our claim."

"As you wish, Praetor."

Secret Communication to The Kiravian Empire
Regarding Fleet Movements in the Area

The People's Republic or Falkasia would like to inform the Empire of Kirav that our intentions in the area of Insula Darelia have been altered. In light of the recent events that have happened in the Alphinsula region of the Kiravian Empire, we would like to retain our good relations with the Empire and are offering our full military support in defense of the island. In exchange, we request permission to conduct economic activity on the island and the waters surronding it. Please, tell us what you think.

Prime Minister
Vladimir Kazyenko

Admiral Harington and his seinor staff were conveining in the operations room on board the Triumph. Before them was a mess of charts, both hardcopy and computerised and plottings of enemy taskforces. For the time being at least the biggest threat seemed to be the Binarians. However not everyone agreed.

"Just look at Kirav's and Falkasia's record!" argued the captain of the BCS Invincible. "There on too good a terms to assume they'll fight. We have less ships here than either of them right now, and combined they outnumber us dangerously."

"I know," stated Harington "but you've also got to look at what they've done in the past. The Binarian Empire is by far more agresive. And yes we have less ships, but we have superior air power. Kirav doesn't even have a carrier in the area."

"Robert, you know as well as I do we can not overlook Kirav. The have other assets in the Endo Pacific, and we are very weak in this area."

"True. But that will change. I receive a message from TACCOM this morning, informing me that due to the intrest in this area of several other nations they are dispatching another carier battle group to aid us. If we can hold out for long enogh are numbers will double."

"Hold out for long enogh. What a great plan."

At exactly 10 AM, admist the sounds of cheering crewmembers who lined the decks, 2 Raven Electronics Warfare/Surveillance Aircraft were catapulted off into an unknown fate. The crew and pilots were confident, but still an air of anxiousness overwhelmed the fleet. What these planes brought back would determine the future course of action against the Belschaft and Binarians. Although the planes would be relatively safe monitoring the different fleets at an altitude of 65,000 feet, there was still much anticipation among the Falkasian captains, who by this time were hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst.

Secret Communication to The Kiravian Empire
Regarding Fleet Movements in the Area

The People's Republic or Falkasia would like to inform the Empire of Kirav that our intentions in the area of Insula Darelia have been altered. In light of the recent events that have happened in the Alphinsula region of the Kiravian Empire, we would like to retain our good relations with the Empire and are offering our full military support in defense of the island. In exchange, we request permission to conduct economic activity on the island and the waters surronding it. Please, tell us what you think.

Prime Minister
Vladimir Kazyenko


This message found its way onto Praetor Candlea's desk. After reading it, he called to his aide. "Change of plans, Westfeld. The Falkasians are offering their assistance. Now where's that letterhead..."

Kiravis Imperiax TelegraphiaKiravian Empire Communiqué
To: Falkasia
Concerning: Insula Durelia

We too wish to preserve our jovial relations with the People's Republic. As such, we would be honoured to accept your assistance in defending Insula Durelia, and will of course grant you full economic, military, and shipping access to her territorial waters.

May your bayonets stay ever sharp,

T. Candlea

Thenris Candlea
Praetor

Montana World Headquarters, Mokastana

In a giant meeting hall on the wall was a poster of a small island in the middle of nowhere. Around the oak table sat many of Montana's elite, men who knew about the grey areas Montana often dealt in. Often times behind many of Mokastana's allies backs. However this island could or could not be valuable to the international oil market, and with many nations already fighting over it the battle was pretty much one giant cluster F...

"Welcome Gentlemen, behind me you can see the island we have our eyes set on. Currently the island is being fought over by numerous nations but hostilities have not began. While we would like the island we do believe that any claims on it as of now or request to mine it will be met with hard and armed nos. Therefore this is the course of action we will take. One attack submarine has been sent to the area.

It will be disguesed as Falkasian, the target will be either Binarian or Kiravian. The idea will be to spark hostilities in the area with a bang.Once hostilities have commenced we wait it out to see what happens. We send messages to each party of the conflict claiming to try and help the international corporate image, thanks to the CA-Hegmon war, and therefore will work the island for exchange of a small percentage. Since we are a neutral party, we may be able to squeeze ourselves into a peace treaty as the peace loving nice guys. This way we help our international image, get some oil, and test out our navy in one clean sweep."


Endopacific Ocean 400km away of the island

The lone Los Angeles Class Submarine tracked silently threw the ocean's waters towards the oil rich island. Dressed without markings the crew were
was ordered to be as Falkasian as possible, this meant the few on board who spoke German (OOC: I saw your flag and assumed) were the only ones allowed to speak when in contested waters. Uniforms were very basic, missing any signs of nationality, and were even imported from factories in Zaheran. As well as when the attack step came, it was to come from the direction of their fleet. Hopefully against some poor Kiravian fisherman or light patrol vessel, but a larger target was also welcomed.

Montana World Headquarters, Mokastana

In a giant meeting hall on the wall was a poster of a small island in the middle of nowhere. Around the oak table sat many of Montana's elite, men who knew about the grey areas Montana often dealt in. Often times behind many of Mokastana's allies backs. However this island could or could not be valuable to the international oil market, and with many nations already fighting over it the battle was pretty much one giant cluster F...

"Welcome Gentlemen, behind me you can see the island we have our eyes set on. Currently the island is being fought over by numerous nations but hostilities have not began. While we would like the island we do believe that any claims on it as of now or request to mine it will be met with hard and armed nos. Therefore this is the course of action we will take. One attack submarine has been sent to the area.

It will be disguesed as Falkasian, the target will be either Binarian or Kiravian. The idea will be to spark hostilities in the area with a bang.Once hostilities have commenced we wait it out to see what happens. We send messages to each party of the conflict claiming to try and help the international corporate image, thanks to the CA-Hegmon war, and therefore will work the island for exchange of a small percentage. Since we are a neutral party, we may be able to squeeze ourselves into a peace treaty as the peace loving nice guys. This way we help our international image, get some oil, and test out our navy in one clean sweep."


Endopacific Ocean 400km away of the island

The lone Los Angeles Class Submarine tracked silently threw the ocean's waters towards the oil rich island. Dressed without markings the crew were
was ordered to be as Falkasian as possible, this meant the few on board who spoke German (OOC: I saw your flag and assumed) were the only ones allowed to speak when in contested waters. Uniforms were very basic, missing any signs of nationality, and were even imported from factories in Zaheran. As well as when the attack step came, it was to come from the direction of their fleet. Hopefully against some poor Kiravian fisherman or light patrol vessel, but a larger target was also welcomed.

OOC: It's actually Russian, but it's not much of a problem. German is also a main national language, and yet another I speak.

This message found its way onto Praetor Candlea's desk. After reading it, he called to his aide. "Change of plans, Westfeld. The Falkasians are offering their assistance. Now where's that letterhead..."

Kiravis Imperiax TelegraphiaKiravian Empire Communiqué
To: Falkasia
Concerning: Insula Durelia

We too wish to preserve our jovial relations with the People's Republic. As such, we would be honoured to accept your assistance in defending Insula Durelia, and will of course grant you full economic, military, and shipping access to her territorial waters.

May your bayonets stay ever sharp,

T. Candlea

Thenris Candlea
Praetor

To: Kirav
Concerning: Mutual Defense

We will immediately dispatch our entire naval detachment in the region toward the island, and commence troop landings to further reinforce your positions. It will truely be a pleasure working alongside you.

Prime Minister
Vladimir Kazyenko

At exactly 10 AM, admist the sounds of cheering crewmembers who lined the decks, 2 Raven Electronics Warfare/Surveillance Aircraft were catapulted off into an unknown fate. The crew and pilots were confident, but still an air of anxiousness overwhelmed the fleet. What these planes brought back would determine the future course of action against the Belschaft and Binarians. Although the planes would be relatively safe monitoring the different fleets at an altitude of 65,000 feet, there was still much anticipation among the Falkasian captains, who by this time were hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst.

Shortly after midnight, the Ravens returned to their carriers. Their flight was relatively uneventful and long. What they brought back however, was of the utmost importantance.

Flight crews quickly ran out to recieve the plane and retrieve the Instrument Blackbox. This blackbox was separate from the normal blackbox and acted as a removable hard drive for the plane's systems. From this blackbox, all the flight data could be reviewed by Intelligence Officers. Once the Intel Officers got around to analyze it, they were relieved and startled at what they saw. Relieved to know that the only other fleets in the area were the detected Binarians and Belschaft, and that their fleets were relatively small when compared to the combined forces of the Kiravian-Falkasian Taskforce. Startled however, by the fact that a previously unknown, undetected contact had stealthily found it's way into the Insula Darelian region. Most of the officers assumed it was a third party that had come to see the action and fireworks, but Rear Admiral Iskev knew better. There was yet another party in these waters, and unlike the Binarians and Belshaft, they did not want to be detected. This sent a small shiver down the Admiral's spine.

Encryption: 256 bit-Code Alpha-A-9.a8T
To: Admiral Robert Harington, Commanding Officer, Taskforce Endo Pacific
From: Rear Admiral John Peterson, Commanding Officer, Admiral Ford Carrier Battle Group, Executive Officer, 2nd Colonial Fleet
Subject: A Proposal of Mutual Benefit


I am Rear Admiral John R. Peterson, and I command the Binarian forces sent to secure the island known as Durrel Island or Insula Darelia. I have a proposition for you to hear that will benifit both of our nations greatly.

Assigned to my battlegroup are fourteen mobile drilling platforms. This will give us an advantage over all competing forces because we can begin to exploration of the deposits surrounding the island. However, they are slow and are very easily damaged. The latest satelite fly-over has revealed considerable forces arrayed against both of us.

After taking this into consideration and getting approval from my superiors, I can offer you a 40% share in whatever resources may or may not be in the area of question. To get this stake, you need to agree to not fire on Binarian forces, and to keep the Kiravian and Falkasian busy while our fleet, encumbered by the drilling platforms, continues its slow craw to the combat area.

Signed,
Rear Admiral John Peterson, Commanding Officer BIN Admiral Ford , Commanding Offiver Admiral Ford Carrier Battle Group, Executive Officer, 2nd Colonial Fleet

Encryption: 256 bit-Code Alpha-A-9.a8T
To: Rear Admiral John Peterson, Commanding Officer, Admiral Ford Carrier Battle Group, Executive Officer, 2nd Colonial Fleet
From: Admiral Robert Harington, Commanding Officer, Taskforce Endo Pacific
RE: A Proposal of Mutual Benefit


I have been authorised to agree to your proposistion, on the condition that the Binarian Empire agree's to the artificial extension of Durrel Island so that it may be of long term tatical use. For this purpose we will require the remains of the Kiravian and Falkasian fleets to provide a base to build on around the island. If you do not object then we may enter into a temporary alliance in this area.

If that is the case I recomend issuing a final warning to the opposing forces, and if they have not withdrawn within 24 hours of said warning we will begin combat operations to gain an imeadiate strategic advantage.


Signed,
Admiral Robert Harington, Commanding Officer, Taskforce Endo Pacific, Belschaft 3rd Fleet

Rear Admiral Iskev viewed his charts and the latest recon. If he wanted any hope of a tactical advantage, now would be the time to strike. He gave the order, knowing that he would forever go down in history as the one to start hostilities in the Insula Dareila conflict.

The Falkasian troop transports broke through the frothy waves as they decended upon the island of Insula Darelia. Like a giant green wave, the machines approached the sandy beaches where they would spend the next few days defending alongside the honorable soldiers of the Kiravian Empire. All hoped that it would be an easy job, but most knew it would never turn out that good.

At the same exact moment, a small flight of 16 A-5 Vigilantes were catapulted from the Carrier FNS Kazyenko toward the approaching Binarinan fleet. Their target was the masses of oil wells that had been brought along.

As the landing craft approached the beaches, the large doors that made up the boat's bow slowly opened, revealing a desolate island, nearly void of life to the soldiers and equipment on board. Once the doors came into a locked position, a ramp was dropped down along with 6 others, causing the ground to shake. The troops began disembarking, all 14,000 onto the island.

The A-5s broke the sound barrier as they approached the Binarian fleet, shifting their weapons from inactive to active. They would be targeting the oil derricks, and nothing else. They knew that this action would be the one to set off the powder keg in the area, and hoped that the Falkasian Fleet would be ready for whatever retaliatory blows would come as a result.

200km from Insula Durelia

The Kiravian battlefleet was nearing its position, closer to the island. They opened channels to the Falkasian fleet for coordination.

Insula Durelia

4,000 KE troops had been stationed on the island, bringing with them forty M61 rotary anti-aircraft cannons. The Imperial Airforce and Navy had been unable to get a carrier to the Endopacific in time, but they had provided the tools to fight those that had.

The watch oficer on the bridge of the Triumph was a second lietenant when the ships radar picked up the Falkasian jets' heading for the Binarian fleet. He did a quick mental calculation, before checking his maths on the computer. By the time the Admiral arived, woken by the ships alarm he was certain.

Glancing at the data Harington asked "Can we intercept them?" The lietenant shook his head. The admiral sighed, before ordering a warning to be broadcast to the Binarians.

Scrathing his head he started to leave before pausing. "At least this settles one thing" he said. "They're not going to be withdrawing by the looks of it. Send out orders to the flight crews - Operation Silent Thunder is being accelerated. I want them ready to go at nightfall."

200km from Insula Durelia

The Kiravian battlefleet was nearing its position, closer to the island. They opened channels to the Falkasian fleet for coordination.

Insula Durelia

4,000 KE troops had been stationed on the island, bringing with them forty M61 rotary anti-aircraft cannons. The Imperial Airforce and Navy had been unable to get a carrier to the Endopacific in time, but they had provided the tools to fight those that had.

Secret Communication to Kiravian Fleet

Shortly after noon today, the Falkasian Navy will initiate hostilities with the bombing and predicted destruction of the Binarian Oil Wells. It would be of the best tactical advantage if you would help us attack the Belschaft fleet shortly there after, combining both Falkasian and Kiravian ships, and hopefully knocking them out of the war by putting their fleet into submission.

Prime Minister
Vladimir Kazyenko

The A-5s soared through the clouds toward the Binarian Fleet. Inside each cockpit, the pilots divided up targets, each locking on to a derrick. The sound of a lockon filled the cockpits, a beep getting louder and louder as the derricks appeared over the horizon.

Soon the derricks were in range, and one after another, the planes lurched as the laser-guided bombs dropped toward their targets below.

Secret Communication to Kiravian Fleet

Shortly after noon today, the Falkasian Navy will initiate hostilities with the bombing and predicted destruction of the Binarian Oil Wells. It would be of the best tactical advantage if you would help us attack the Belschaft fleet shortly there after, combining both Falkasian and Kiravian ships, and hopefully knocking them out of the war by putting their fleet into submission.

Prime Minister
Vladimir Kazyenko

Acknowledged. Our ships are repositioning as we speak.
--

Aboard the ships, the orders were carried out, and the fleet began angling in the direction of the Belschaft forces. Like their forces on the ground, the Imperial warships had been refitted with anti-aircraft guns, but the fight against the Belschaft naval squadron without the aid of carriers would still be difficult.

Acknowledged. Our ships are repositioning as we speak.
--

Aboard the ships, the orders were carried out, and the fleet began angling in the direction of the Belschaft forces. Like their forces on the ground, the Imperial warships had been refitted with anti-aircraft guns, but the fight against the Belschaft naval squadron without the aid of carriers would still be difficult.

The majority of the Falkasian Naval Detachment, under orders from the Admiral, angled toward the Belschaft fleet. In a short while, they would meet up with the Kiravians and merge into one gigantic armada to take down the opposing ships.

--

Meanwhile, a single CH-53 Sea Stallion Helicopter had been dispatched to the location of the unknown contact that the Ravens had detected during their flight.

Admiral Harington had decided to deliver the final mission breifing to his piolts himself. As behind him the sun set he turned to the dozen or so pilots and 20 or so suporting air crew gathered together.

"Men, you all know your mission tonight. It is of the utmost importance to us all. You are the very best among us, wich is why you have been chosen for this mission. Your targets are, as you know, the Falkasian aircraft carriers. If you can destroy them we will deny the enemy air suport for the rest of this campaign. We could go in with full force, and destroy them. However in the process we would lose half our planes, and have to wait for reinforcement before we can continue combat operations. Instead we will use stealth."

"Having taken of you will fly either north or south depending on your wing number. Having acheived your corect posistions you will turn and zero in on the Falkasian fleet from six directions. By staying low too the waves your F-22's should be totally invisible to radar untill you are within they're fleet. Similarly your planes should be camoflaged against the waves. Once you are within 2km of the enemy carriers you will fire of your four AGM-158 JASSM missiles against your targets. At that range there anti-missile defences will be inefective. There will be six planes per carrier, and therefore 24 missiles per carrier."

"Having fired your missiles you will then go to afterbunner and return to the fleet via non directe routes to hide our posisition. Your mission will not be easy, but it is more than do-able. I wish you the best of luck, and remember - the Republic is counting on you. Now go."

The Admiral watched proudly as his men ran to their fighters, and climbed in.

The Falkasian Fleet had fully merged with the Kiravian one (OOC: I hope you don't mind me saying this) shortly after the launch of the Binarian attack, and was now approaching the Belschaft Fleet after a good day of sailing. It was sunset when the first enemy ship was detected by RADAR. The Su-35s and remaining A-5s were scrambled as the Falkasian fleet formation was shifted from Movement to the standard Defensive, with the destroyers and other ships forming protective circles around the carriers. If the enemy tried any aerial attacks no matter how low, they would have to get through layers of flak and surface-to-air missiles before even coming within range of the carriers. If they were lucky enough to survive the initial barrage of lead and steel, they would still have to contend with the fighters that had been assigned to guard the carriers and other ships.

The Rear Admiral watched the first plane catapult off the deck toward the oncoming fleet of the enemy and the setting sun. This was a make or break moment, and he knew it. He would have given the pilots and crew of the joint fleet a very moving and charismatic speech, but his health had not allowed it. He had been bed-ridden for the past hour with a very severe ashma attack. However, the moment his private physician had allowed him to leave, he was u pand gone. From the bridge, he watched the plane fly into the sunset, and hoped his fleet wasn't about to go that way either.

--

Meanwhile, the CH-53 hovered over the last know contact of the undetected RADAR signature. It dropped a small, torpedo-shaped listening device into the water. After a few moments of hearing nothing but white noise, it was retrieved, brought back on board the helicopter, and flown back to Insula Darelia.

Captian Hank Carlton grimaced as the first Falkasian plane flew past his, but considerably higher. Hlf their birds seemed to be on patrol tonight, but he knew it would be less. With that many out there then if an attack was detected it would take to long to refuel for the fight. He was understandably nervous as he began to creep towards the first ship, a Kiravian destroyer. He knew his F-22 was the finest money could buy, and it would serve him well. However he had never expected a mission like this, and as he literally skimed the waves, bellow the enemmy radar and wepons (OOC - this is actually posible. Anti air wepons point upwards, and can only be adjusted so low. By flying at the same level of the ship or just below you can make them largely inefective. The same goes for the radar, as if you combine the F-22's stealth design with the interference from the signal bouncing of the waves you could in theory and practice become invisible to radar even at close range) he felt very ancious, and felt that the enemy carriers could'nt get in rage quick eneogh.

Captian Hank Carlton grimaced as the first Falkasian plane flew past his, but considerably higher. Hlf their birds seemed to be on patrol tonight, but he knew it would be less. With that many out there then if an attack was detected it would take to long to refuel for the fight. He was understandably nervous as he began to creep towards the first ship, a Kiravian destroyer. He knew his F-22 was the finest money could buy, and it would serve him well. However he had never expected a mission like this, and as he literally skimed the waves, bellow the enemmy radar and wepons (OOC - this is actually posible. Anti air wepons point upwards, and can only be adjusted so low. By flying at the same level of the ship or just below you can make them largely inefective. The same goes for the radar, as if you combine the F-22's stealth design with the interference from the signal bouncing of the waves you could in theory and practice become invisible to radar even at close range) he felt very ancious, and felt that the enemy carriers could'nt get in rage quick eneogh.

OOC: I know all about the F-22 and it's stealth capability and the like. I actually live near an Air Force Base where they're being tested.

OOC- awsome birds. Far superior to our Eurofighters.

OOC- awsome birds. Far superior to our Eurofighters.

OOC: I assume you live in Europe then?

OOC- I'm in london. I'm geussing somewhere in the southern or central USA if your near an air force base their being tested at?

OOC- I'm in london. I'm geussing somewhere in the southern or central USA if your near an air force base their being tested at?

OOC: Yea, Fort Worth, Texas.

OOC- so your a redneck?

OOC- so your a redneck?

OOC: No, not a redneck. Now all southerners are rednecks. The Dallas-Ft. Worth area isn't very southern. It's actually more like one of the midwest cities like Chicago, Columbus, or Kansas City.

I grew up on an Army base. Just had to get my two cents in. IC post coming later.

I grew up on an Army base. Just had to get my two cents in. IC post coming later.

OOC: Hey, it's fine. It's always good to get to know people.

The first Kiravian destroyer, INS Cólsylva, reported the low-altitude run that the Belschaft F-22's were executing upon it. The ship nearest to it in the Kiro-Falkasian defencive ring, Libertat took aim ahead of her sister ship, ready to shoot down any more attackers before they levelled out while the fleet's commanders developed a tactic to combat the incoming aerial strikes.

"This is Hero Four to all other wings, we have been spoted on our eastward run." was the message broadcast to the other jet's. Hank Carlton cursed as he realised that the enemy would now be on high alert. Activating his radio he questioned the pilot -

"This is Hero One, can you make your target?"

"Negative Hero One, ennemy air craft are vectoring in."

"Damn it. Allright. Heroes Three, Four, Nine and Ten abort and draw of enemy atention. All other Heroes prepare to attack your targets. Aim for the waterline, I wan't these big boy's sunk yesterday. We will be at range in less than two minutes. Pair your missiles for maximum damage, and fire at the 2k mark, then bug out."

The first Kiravian destroyer, INS Cólsylva, reported the low-altitude run that the Belschaft F-22's were executing upon it. The ship nearest to it in the Kiro-Falkasian defencive ring, Libertat took aim ahead of her sister ship, ready to shoot down any more attackers before they levelled out while the fleet's commanders developed a tactic to combat the incoming aerial strikes.

"This is Hero Four to all other wings, we have been spoted on our eastward run." was the message broadcast to the other jet's. Hank Carlton cursed as he realised that the enemy would now be on high alert. Activating his radio he questioned the pilot -

"This is Hero One, can you make your target?"

"Negative Hero One, ennemy air craft are vectoring in."

"Damn it. Allright. Heroes Three, Four, Nine and Ten abort and draw of enemy atention. All other Heroes prepare to attack your targets. Aim for the waterline, I wan't these big boy's sunk yesterday. We will be at range in less than two minutes. Pair your missiles for maximum damage, and fire at the 2k mark, then bug out."

An alert from the Kiravian ships arrived in front of Rear Admiral Iskev. "Oh my God," he said aloud, stunned, realizing what the Belschaft had planned. It took him a few moments, but he was able to regain himself, and yelled to the captain, " All hands to battlestations! Get them moving! I want to see a wall of flak around the carriers!" The captain barked the orders to the Communications officer, who yelled them into a phone, which broadcast them to all the ships.

Moments later, the skies above and around the carriers were blacken with exploding flak shells from the Falkasian ships, creating a nearly inpenetrable fortress of lead around the carriers.

Seeing one of his own fighters nearly shot down by flak, Iskev ordered, "I want our fighters to guard the carriers! They'll have plenty of opportunites to get some offensive kills later! As for the bombers, have them to target the Belschaft carriers. They should be relatively undefended with the fighters gone, and would make a good diversion!"

"Yes sir!" the captain barked as he issued the orders across the intercom system.

Admiral Aureus Kelnord winced as he saw rounds from a Belschaft plane damage a nearby vessel. All ships were trying to fire ahead and take out the planes before they reached the ships and pick them off after each run, but it was becoming ineffective.

"Admiral Iskev," called Kelnord over the radio, "We need air cover here. Cólsylva and Valëkas are taking some heavy hits."

OOC- Ok. This is a small steath operation. I only sent one squadron - 12 jets - to target the carriers selectivley. I'm not firing at destroyers, or frigates. I'm going to launch 32 missiles at two carriers then get out of there. I presume the planes firing on Kirav are one of the four i sent to disract you.

IC-


Captain Carlton stared at his range finder as the numbers counted down. He knew the reason to fire at such close range - to limit the enemy's intercept range for the missiles. Unfortunatly that meant he had to enter the cloud of flack around the ships. He heard over the radio "Hero Eleven, missiles away - Hero Twleve, missiles away." The good news was imeadiatly spoilt by a cry over the radio from Hero Five - "I'm hit! I'm going down!" Hank looked out the canopy as he saw to his left a plane with smoke comig out the back turn towards a enemy ship. "Jacobs!" he cried over the radio as he saw his friend prepare t oram the destroyer. He was interupted by a whine from the computer signifying a target lock. Quesing the trigger he launched his four missiles before pulling up, stright into a cloud of flack. Hank Carlton died a hero, as around him his men turned and ran, missiles streaking across the sky.

Plumes of orange flame rose up with a crackling bang from INS Teutonica. A massive part of the abovdeck structure had been destroyed by Hank Carlton's last dive. Though the shaken and bloody sailors knew not the exact number, his death had caused eighteen others. Kiravians, though not a warrior race, did have a certain honoured military culture, one of the edicts of such being: If you can no longer serve in life, serve in death.
Were the Kiravians aboard Teutonica not reeling from his attack or trying to kill his men, they would have saluted their fellow soldier.

But as it happened, they were here to kill his men. And the gunners aboard the destroyers were firing at anything they could hit. Unfortunately, there wasn't much available. The lower-down escort carriers were doing a good job of taking out planes that went for the other ships, but alas, there were only two of them.

A fierce battle was ahead. And the Kiravians were unlikely to win, nor even survive if the Falkasian air support didn't come in soon.

Admiral Aureus Kelnord winced as he saw rounds from a Belschaft plane damage a nearby vessel. All ships were trying to fire ahead and take out the planes before they reached the ships and pick them off after each run, but it was becoming ineffective.

"Admiral Iskev," called Kelnord over the radio, "We need air cover here. Cólsylva and Valëkas are taking some heavy hits."

Like angels from heaven, a squadron of five Falkasian Su-35s swooped down from the sky and soared incredibly low over the Kiravian destroyers. They let all hell loose, unleasing their full compliment of missiles toward the oncoming Belschaft planes before rolling and disappearing into the cloud of flak.

OOC- Ok. This is a small steath operation. I only sent one squadron - 12 jets - to target the carriers selectivley. I'm not firing at destroyers, or frigates. I'm going to launch 32 missiles at two carriers then get out of there. I presume the planes firing on Kirav are one of the four i sent to disract you.

IC-


Captain Carlton stared at his range finder as the numbers counted down. He knew the reason to fire at such close range - to limit the enemy's intercept range for the missiles. Unfortunatly that meant he had to enter the cloud of flack around the ships. He heard over the radio "Hero Eleven, missiles away - Hero Twleve, missiles away." The good news was imeadiatly spoilt by a cry over the radio from Hero Five - "I'm hit! I'm going down!" Hank looked out the canopy as he saw to his left a plane with smoke comig out the back turn towards a enemy ship. "Jacobs!" he cried over the radio as he saw his friend prepare t oram the destroyer. He was interupted by a whine from the computer signifying a target lock. Quesing the trigger he launched his four missiles before pulling up, stright into a cloud of flack. Hank Carlton died a hero, as around him his men turned and ran, missiles streaking across the sky.

The bridge of the Karasov was bathed in red as the alarms sounded inside. The intercom kept screaming "MISSILE LOCK, MISSILE LOCK." Iskev had dealt with situations like this before, but every time it was exhilirating. "Get the interception batteries up!" He barked to the captain, who in turn yelled the orders into the phone.

The sun had long gone down, but the fires burning aboard the ships and explosions of flak and missiles illuminated the night. Seamen Pavel Dochev ran across the cold, wet deck of the Kazyenko barefoot towards his assigned interception battery along with his bunk mates, who were, just like him, half-asleep. They mounted up and loaded four Red Star 7 Interceptor Missiles into the launching turret, brought the battery to bear, and turned it toward the oncoming aircraft. Other crews were doing the exact same all over the fleet, although each were pointing theirs in a different direction to prevent missile wastage.

In the distance, Pavel saw a huge explosion come from a Kiravian marked destroyer. He said a quick prayer for them, then resumed his watch.

Admiral Kelnord raised his arms in praise as the Falkasian planes came to his convoy's rescue.

"Nice job, Admiral. If we can close on the Belschaft fleet fast, these destroyers can start doing what they were meant to do: Destroy."

Then the Kiravians would be playing on a more even field, shooting at things that couldn't duck under them. Except for submarines, which the fleet had the proper weapons to deal with: Depth charges, torpedoes, and sonar.

Admiral Kelnord raised his arms in praise as the Falkasian planes came to his convoy's rescue.

"Nice job, Admiral. If we can close on the Belschaft fleet fast, these destroyers can start doing what they were meant to do: Destroy."

Then the Kiravians would be playing on a more even field, shooting at things that couldn't duck under them. Except for submarines, which the fleet had the proper weapons to deal with: Depth charges, torpedoes, and sonar.

"Be my guest," Iskev said over the horn. "Give'em hell! You'll have our bombers covering you!"

"Brilliant! We will."

"Lieutenant," he ordered the helmsman, "Full speed ahead. Plot an intercept course towards the Belschaft fleet. Crewman Scandis, instruct the fleet to do the same. We've got some work to do."

With the flagship, Templar leading the way, the Kiravian fleet veered towards the Belschaft fleet, their gun turrets zeroing in on the prime targets.

OOC1- By my maths acording to your maths more fighters attacked your fleet than I sent up. Let me repeat - 12 F-22's targeting the carriers exclusivley initially, with four diverted to make a lot of noise and draw attention. That means one of two things happened. 1 - You shot at your own planes. Great for me as that means whoever's commanding your fleets is real stupid. 2 - the devil himself sent demons to aid me in combat, in black F-22's with glowing red canopy's. Even better for me as then I if things go bad for me I can someon a Kraken to aid my fleet.

OOC2- I would like some causualty report from Falkasia. I fired 32 missiles at your carriers. Assuming a 40-50% intercept/malfunction rate - wich is realistic - that means 16 or so got through. That's 8 per ship, or if you wish to redistribute them to save a carrier (I would) 12/4, wich is reasonable if one carrier was better defended. By my estimate there should be one sunk and one damaged, quite baddly but still functional. I need the data before my next IC post.

OOC3-

Admiral Kelnord raised his arms in praise as the Falkasian planes came to his convoy's rescue.

"Nice job, Admiral. If we can close on the Belschaft fleet fast, these destroyers can start doing what they were meant to do: Destroy."

Then the Kiravians would be playing on a more even field, shooting at things that couldn't duck under them. Except for submarines, which the fleet had the proper weapons to deal with: Depth charges, torpedoes, and sonar.

"Brilliant! We will."

"Lieutenant," he ordered the helmsman, "Full speed ahead. Plot an intercept course towards the Belschaft fleet. Crewman Scandis, instruct the fleet to do the same. We've got some work to do."

With the flagship, Templar leading the way, the Kiravian fleet veered towards the Belschaft fleet, their gun turrets zeroing in on the prime targets.

(I assume this is a Kirav pupet)

Yeah. I just launched a long ranged air attack. I assume your using satalites to track me, I'm doing the same against you so finding me won't be a problem. However, I suspect it will be some time before you can start shoting at me, or even zeroing in on me. Unless one of your ships has a gun capable of firing across small countries. If you do, can i buy it?

Sorry. I assumed both fleets were moving towards each other for an engagement. I'll retcon the neccessary lines.

OOC- Don't worry, It's an obvious mistake. From my end though, why move into enemy range when your about to obtain air supremacy?


(Extra post)

Going to bed. Be back at about 10 UK time hopefully, later if I oversleep.

The Falkasian Fleet had fully merged with the Kiravian one (OOC: I hope you don't mind me saying this) shortly after the launch of the Binarian attack, and was now approaching the Belschaft Fleet after a good day of sailing. It was sunset when the first enemy ship was detected by RADAR. The Su-35s and remaining A-5s were scrambled as the Falkasian fleet formation was shifted from Movement to the standard Defensive, with the destroyers and other ships forming protective circles around the carriers. If the enemy tried any aerial attacks no matter how low, they would have to get through layers of flak and surface-to-air missiles before even coming within range of the carriers. If they were lucky enough to survive the initial barrage of lead and steel, they would still have to contend with the fighters that had been assigned to guard the carriers and other ships.

The Rear Admiral watched the first plane catapult off the deck toward the oncoming fleet of the enemy and the setting sun. This was a make or break moment, and he knew it. He would have given the pilots and crew of the joint fleet a very moving and charismatic speech, but his health had not allowed it. He had been bed-ridden for the past hour with a very severe ashma attack. However, the moment his private physician had allowed him to leave, he was u pand gone. From the bridge, he watched the plane fly into the sunset, and hoped his fleet wasn't about to go that way either.

--

Meanwhile, the CH-53 hovered over the last know contact of the undetected RADAR signature. It dropped a small, torpedo-shaped listening device into the water. After a few moments of hearing nothing but white noise, it was retrieved, brought back on board the helicopter, and flown back to Insula Darelia.

This should help clear things up.

OOC1- By my maths acording to your maths more fighters attacked your fleet than I sent up. Let me repeat - 12 F-22's targeting the carriers exclusivley initially, with four diverted to make a lot of noise and draw attention. That means one of two things happened. 1 - You shot at your own planes. Great for me as that means whoever's commanding your fleets is real stupid. 2 - the devil himself sent demons to aid me in combat, in black F-22's with glowing red canopy's. Even better for me as then I if things go bad for me I can someon a Kraken to aid my fleet.

OOC2- I would like some causualty report from Falkasia. I fired 32 missiles at your carriers. Assuming a 40-50% intercept/malfunction rate - wich is realistic - that means 16 or so got through. That's 8 per ship, or if you wish to redistribute them to save a carrier (I would) 12/4, wich is reasonable if one carrier was better defended. By my estimate there should be one sunk and one damaged, quite baddly but still functional. I need the data before my next IC post.

OOC3-





(I assume this is a Kirav pupet)

Yeah. I just launched a long ranged air attack. I assume your using satalites to track me, I'm doing the same against you so finding me won't be a problem. However, I suspect it will be some time before you can start shoting at me, or even zeroing in on me. Unless one of your ships has a gun capable of firing across small countries. If you do, can i buy it?

Casualty report comnig soon.

OOC: The Sidewinder missile is actually an Air-To-Air missile, and would cause very little damage to a behemoth such as a carrier. I can see multiple hits from sidewinders doing a good bit of damage, but probably not sinking a carrier if damage control could kick in in time.

OOC- are you sure? I got the stats for the F-22 and saw it was carrying AIM-120 AMRAAM's and AIM-9 Sidewinder's and asumed the second was air-to-ground as there were less. If it is air to air i'll retcon it.


You are corect. How embaresing for me. Luckily the F-22 has space for 4 suplentary wepons or fuel tanks outside, so i'll give them four AGM-158 JASSM missiles. This actually gives me a lot more firepower - the other wepons are all stored inside so I can use basic F-22 wepon complements, so more air-to-air wepons, plus the missiles.

OOC- are you sure? I got the stats for the F-22 and saw it was carrying AIM-120 AMRAAM's and AIM-9 Sidewinder's and asumed the second was air-to-ground as there were less. If it is air to air i'll retcon it.


You are corect. How embaresing for me. Luckily the F-22 has space for 4 suplentary wepons or fuel tanks outside, so i'll give them four AGM-158 JASSM missiles. This actually gives me a lot more firepower - the other wepons are all stored inside so I can use basic F-22 wepon complements, so more air-to-air wepons, plus the missiles.

OOc: First of all, your supposed to be sleeping! Second, I hate to touch on inaccuracies and embarrass you again, but a B-2 Spirit bomber can only hold one of those, and it is close to three times the size of an F-22. I'll issue an official casualty report once we get this all sorted out, but the problem is, I wake up roughly at 4 PM your time.

OOC- i couldn't sleep. I checked again, and the AGM-158 is intended to be carrierd by th F-15E, F-16, F/A-18, F-35, B-1B, B-2 and B-52, half of wich are smaller than the F-22. Furthermore, while I couldn't get the missiless weight but it's payload is 1,000 lp, and the F-22 has a capacity of 5,000 lp per slot.

Ech...Too many numbers for my liking. We should move on with some storyline.

OOC- Agreed. The type of missiles i fired doesn't really mater.

Aye. So, where'd we leave off ICly?

I'm still waiting for Falkasika's damage report for my next post, the two of you are planing a counter attack and i'm wondering where 1010102 has got too.

OOC- i couldn't sleep. I checked again, and the AGM-158 is intended to be carrierd by th F-15E, F-16, F/A-18, F-35, B-1B, B-2 and B-52, half of wich are smaller than the F-22. Furthermore, while I couldn't get the missiless weight but it's payload is 1,000 lp, and the F-22 has a capacity of 5,000 lp per slot.

OOC- Agreed. The type of missiles i fired doesn't really mater.

I'm still waiting for Falkasika's damage report for my next post, the two of you are planing a counter attack and i'm wondering where 1010102 has got too.

OOC: Ok, my IC post will follow soon. I see you logic above, but having worked in the USAF, I've done my fair share with missiles! Usually all you need to look at is the weight, which you did, but sometimes, a weapon is just to big. Like your JASSM for instance, it's large, but only weights 1000 lbs. This is misleading, and sometimes it helps to compare them to pictures. I agree however that the missile you used doesn't really matter.

I'm still waiting for Falkasika's damage report for my next post, the two of you are planing a counter attack and i'm wondering where 1010102 has got too.

OOC: Sorry about that, haven't had much time lately. IC post coming today on what has happened since I last posted.

Welcome back, Binaria.

Now that we're all concurrently online, let's get some action going.

I'm still waiting for Falkasika's damage report for my next post, the two of you are planing a counter attack and i'm wondering where 1010102 has got too.

OOC: Ok, damage report finally.

As the battle subsided, the Admiral looked over his fleet. The majority of the ships had survived the attack, but almost all of them had suffered damage in one way or another.

The two carriers were the worst off. The FNS Kazyenko had suffered multiple breaches in it's hull, and would require some repairs before it would be battle-ready again. However, the ship had been stablized and ineviditably saved by the quick actions of the Damage Control teams. The FNS Karasov had sustained similar damage, but was far better off.
In total, the Falkasian fleet lost nearly 1000 sailors and officers, 2 Su-35s, an AAW destroyer, and a Guided Missile Frigate. However, if it hadn't been for the ever watchful eyes of the Kiravians, the loses would have been much worse.

OOC: Done.
At the same exact moment, a small flight of 16 A-5 Vigilantes were catapulted from the Carrier FNS Kazyenko toward the approaching Binarinan fleet. Their target was the masses of oil wells that had been brought along.

The A-5s broke the sound barrier as they approached the Binarian fleet, shifting their weapons from inactive to active. They would be targeting the oil derricks, and nothing else. They knew that this action would be the one to set off the powder keg in the area, and hoped that the Falkasian Fleet would be ready for whatever retaliatory blows would come as a result.

OOC: Small nitpic, but I'm alteast 8000 kilometers away from the island and the A-5 Vigilante only has a max range of 2,075 km, but i'm almost certian that is the ferry range, or how far it can go when you put fuel tanks on every hardpoint. So for combat range, reduce that range to a half to a third of the max range.

Encryption: 256 bit-Code Alpha-A-9.a8T
To: Rear Admiral John Peterson, Commanding Officer, Admiral Ford Carrier Battle Group, Executive Officer, 2nd Colonial Fleet
From: Admiral Robert Harington, Commanding Officer, Taskforce Endo Pacific
RE: A Proposal of Mutual Benefit


I have been authorised to agree to your proposistion, on the condition that the Binarian Empire agree's to the artificial extension of Durrel Island so that it may be of long term tatical use. For this purpose we will require the remains of the Kiravian and Falkasian fleets to provide a base to build on around the island. If you do not object then we may enter into a temporary alliance in this area.

If that is the case I recomend issuing a final warning to the opposing forces, and if they have not withdrawn within 24 hours of said warning we will begin combat operations to gain an imeadiate strategic advantage.


Signed,
Admiral Robert Harington, Commanding Officer, Taskforce Endo Pacific, Belschaft 3rd Fleet

IC:
Encryption: 256 bit-Code Alpha-A-9.a8T
To: Admiral Robert Harington, Commanding Officer, Taskforce Endo Pacific
From: Rear Admiral John Peterson, Commanding Officer, Admiral Ford Carrier Battle Group, Executive Officer, 2nd Colonial Fleet
Subject:RE: RE: A Proposal of Mutual Benefit

After speaking with my commanding officer and the Office of Colonial Devlopment, your condition has been approved.

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Onboard the BIN Hammerhead, Flagship of Submarine Task Force I
After the order from Admiral Peterson had been transmitted, Commodore Toby Nelson had taken his four submarines and deployed them on headings that would bring them to take up positions near the Washo and Helenica Basins. Now a week and a half later, they were only 600 kilometers from Durrel Island, his wolf pck was in position first, while the other, commanded by Commander John Fritz, would reach its position inside three days. As Toby climbed out of his bunk, which although large and luxurious compared to the crew quarters, was still cramped and sparse. After shaving and putting a clean pair of clothes, he made his way to the bridge to relive his XO and take command.

As he entered the bridge, he glanced at the watch, they were tired, but looked hopeful and some what scared at the fact that thye would be operating without Binarian air cover for quite some time, which had violated almost every combat instinc they had. With out aircover, Submarines were easy prey for ASW helos and aircraft, who could hunt almost at will without fear. The sonar operator registered several hits at long range. The joint Kiravian-Falkasian fleet was positioned around the island. As he listened to the sonar officer list the contacts, and what they were most likely were. "Bring us to periscope depth, then arm the Thunderstrike AShMs (http://mandolarianwars.proboards46.com/index.cgi?board=missiles&action=display&thread=34), and relay targeting data to the the rest of the subs, and prepare to launch on my order. Aft, ahead of the reactor, were the VLS cells, all 16 cells had 9 tubes, each holding a powerful, longrange AShMs. The pressurized nitrogen gas filled the space around the missile, and from each sub 18 misiles were fired, most directed at the escorts, mainly the ASW and AAW ships. As they got closer to their targets, they dived and pulled a high Gee turn and for the last 30 kilometers they would travel at mach four at 10 meters off the deck.

OOC: My losses:

IC:

A hastily printed paper was handed to Admiral Kelnord containing the lfeet's losses. Twenty-six men had did, eighteen onboard Teutonica. The Teutonica herself was in bad shape, having sustained critical damage to many instruments and some structural elements. She was to be kept near the back of the formation when they engaged Belschaft directly, and only called in if absolutely neccessary. The destroyers Cólsylva, Libertat and Valëkas were also moderately damaged, but still in fighting condition. Damage to the other ships was minor.

Admiral Harington was on the bridge when the damage report came in from the returning five jet's. Something had gone seriously wrong, and seven palnes had been shot down. However they had hit the carriers. While neither was reported as sunk, there had been severe damage to one, and considerable to the other. All in all he consdiered the mission a succes, as the Falkasian's would not have the carriers combat ready for sometime, and for that period the enemy was vunerable to further air assaults.

Turning to the bridge crew he issued his orders. "I want us moving in a north-easterly direction, let's move up to the right of the enemy fleet. Put some air patrols up there to wathc for surface movement and drop sonor bouy's to look for sub's. I do not want to be caught of gaurd. Get the seinor staff in the Operations room asap, I want a plan for a major air assault. If this data's right one of the carriers won't be putting anything in thje air for 24, maybee 26 hours tops. This is our operational window, I intend to exploit. I want those ships dead!"

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Kiravis Imperiax TelegraphiaKiravian Empire Communiqué

To: Admiral Iskev, Falkasian Navy
Concerning: Further Action

Considering that enenmy air power is still in good condition while oone of your carriers requires repairs, I suggest that we hold off on the attack and begin moving towards Insula Durelia to take advantage of their anti-aircraft weaponry if need be. My engineering personnel are prepared to render assistance to speed the repair process.

</encrypt>

OOC: My ic post is up.

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Kiravis Imperiax TelegraphiaKiravian Empire Communiqué

To: Admiral Iskev, Falkasian Navy
Concerning: Further Action

Considering that enenmy air power is still in good condition while oone of your carriers requires repairs, I suggest that we hold off on the attack and begin moving towards Insula Durelia to take advantage of their anti-aircraft weaponry if need be. My engineering personnel are prepared to render assistance to speed the repair process.

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Secret Transmission to the Kiravian Empire
I agree. The island is more easily defendable. I can transfer some of the Su-35s to the island, as they have been outfitted with VTOL upgrades and can be parked underneath tree cover or inside caves. Furthermore, the rest of the Falkasian 6th fleet will be moving in to the region in less than 24 hours. Among the fleet are two Maritime Salvage and Repair ships, which can aid your engineers in repairs.

OOC: Done.


OOC: Small nitpic, but I'm alteast 8000 kilometers away from the island and the A-5 Vigilante only has a max range of 2,075 km, but i'm almost certian that is the ferry range, or how far it can go when you put fuel tanks on every hardpoint. So for combat range, reduce that range to a half to a third of the max range.



IC:
Encryption: 256 bit-Code Alpha-A-9.a8T
To: Admiral Robert Harington, Commanding Officer, Taskforce Endo Pacific
From: Rear Admiral John Peterson, Commanding Officer, Admiral Ford Carrier Battle Group, Executive Officer, 2nd Colonial Fleet
Subject:RE: RE: A Proposal of Mutual Benefit

After speaking with my commanding officer and the Office of Colonial Devlopment, your condition has been approved.

~~~~~~~~~

Onboard the BIN Hammerhead, Flagship of Submarine Task Force I
After the order from Admiral Peterson had been transmitted, Commodore Toby Nelson had taken his four submarines and deployed them on headings that would bring them to take up positions near the Washo and Helenica Basins. Now a week and a half later, they were only 600 kilometers from Durrel Island, his wolf pck was in position first, while the other, commanded by Commander John Fritz, would reach its position inside three days. As Toby climbed out of his bunk, which although large and luxurious compared to the crew quarters, was still cramped and sparse. After shaving and putting a clean pair of clothes, he made his way to the bridge to relive his XO and take command.

As he entered the bridge, he glanced at the watch, they were tired, but looked hopeful and some what scared at the fact that thye would be operating without Binarian air cover for quite some time, which had violated almost every combat instinc they had. With out aircover, Submarines were easy prey for ASW helos and aircraft, who could hunt almost at will without fear. The sonar operator registered several hits at long range. The joint Kiravian-Falkasian fleet was positioned around the island. As he listened to the sonar officer list the contacts, and what they were most likely were. "Bring us to periscope depth, then arm the Thunderstrike AShMs (http://mandolarianwars.proboards46.com/index.cgi?board=missiles&action=display&thread=34), and relay targeting data to the the rest of the subs, and prepare to launch on my order. Aft, ahead of the reactor, were the VLS cells, all 16 cells had 9 tubes, each holding a powerful, longrange AShMs. The pressurized nitrogen gas filled the space around the missile, and from each sub 18 misiles were fired, most directed at the escorts, mainly the ASW and AAW ships. As they got closer to their targets, they dived and pulled a high Gee turn and for the last 150 kilometers they would travel at mach four at 10 meters off the deck.

OOC: The A-5s have been modernized with engines equivalent to those of the modern day F-22. They only carried two laser-guided bombs to compensate for the extra fuel.

OOC: The A-5s have been modernized with engines equivalent to those of the modern day F-22. They only carried two laser-guided bombs to compensate for the extra fuel.

OOC: That still won't allow them to go 8000 Km. It might get you an extra 500-800 kilometers

OOC: That still won't allow them to go 8000 Km. It might get you an extra 500-800 kilometers

OOC: I don't live in Europe, so I don't use metric on a regular basis. How many miles is 1 km?

OOC: I don't live in Europe, so I don't use metric on a regular basis. How many miles is 1 km?

1.6 km= 1 mile

And I don't live in Europe. I'm American, I just use Metric out of habit. Fricking draftroom made me switch.

1.6 km= 1 mile

And I don't live in Europe. I'm American, I just use Metric out of habit. Fricking draftroom made me switch.

OOC: Ok, now that is wierd. I got the 8000 km equals roughly 5000 miles. That is larger than the US. That's like from the LA to Paris. Maybe my math is wrong. If it is, please tell me, because math was never my area.

OOC: Ok, now that is wierd. I got the 8000 km equals roughly 5000 miles. That is larger than the US. That's like from the LA to Paris. Maybe my math is wrong. If it is, please tell me, because math was never my area.

OOC: It is 5000 miles. Now do you see why you can't get your planes to get that far?

OOC: It is 5000 miles. Now do you see why you can't get your planes to get that far?

OOC: Yes, now my turn. The island chain isn't the size of the US, the Atlantic, and France. The chain is only about 500 miles in area at most. *laughs*. Do most wars turn out like this, arguments and counter-arguments shooting back and forth?

OOC: Yes, now my turn. The island chain isn't the size of the US, the Atlantic, and France. The chain is only about 500 miles in area at most. *laughs*. Do most wars turn out like this, arguments and counter-arguments shooting back and forth?

OOC: Yes.

OOC: Yes, now my turn. The island chain isn't the size of the US, the Atlantic, and France. The chain is only about 500 miles in area at most. *laughs*. Do most wars turn out like this, arguments and counter-arguments shooting back and forth?

OOC: The ocean doesn't end at edge of the Island chain.

OOC: The ocean doesn't end at edge of the Island chain.

But the oil is only around the island chain. So why would you be way out in the open ocean prospecting for oil?

But the oil is only around the island chain. So why would you be way out in the open ocean prospecting for oil?

OOC: LOL

I'm not. I am RPing my forces actually traveling to islands not just magicaly appearing off the coast.

OOC: LOL

I'm not. I am RPing my forces actually traveling to islands not just magicaly appearing off the coast.

OOC: Ok then, once your ships are in range, I'll sink them using harsh language! LOL!

OOC: Ok then, once your ships are in range, I'll sink them using harsh language! LOL!

OOC: what? Also, see the rest of my IC response, it has my subs firing on your fleet...

Secret Transmission to the Kiravian Empire
I agree. The island is more easily defendable. I can transfer some of the Su-35s to the island, as they have been outfitted with VTOL upgrades and can be parked underneath tree cover or inside caves. Furthermore, the rest of the Falkasian 6th fleet will be moving in to the region in less than 24 hours. Among the fleet are two Maritime Salvage and Repair ships, which can aid your engineers in repairs.

SIC:

Excellent. We are adjusting course presently. We do have some concerns about stationing planes on the island, as we do not presently have a runway cleared for takeoff or landing. We can instruct the troops on Durelia to prepare one if neccessary.

OOC:

OOC: Yes.

Quite true, especially if Mediterranican Crisis is used as Exhibit A.

OOC: Ok, now that is wierd. I got the 8000 km equals roughly 5000 miles. That is larger than the US. That's like from the LA to Paris. Maybe my math is wrong. If it is, please tell me, because math was never my area.

Mine neither. Calculators for the win.

OOC: what? Also, see the rest of my IC response, it has my subs firing on your fleet...

OOC: I'm tired right now. I'll IC post later.

OOC- I'll give Kirav and Falkasia time to hole up near the island before sending the next wave. It would take that long to get ready in reality, plus create a fairewr fight.

Thank you, Belschaft.

SIC:

Excellent. We are adjusting course presently. We do have some concerns about stationing planes on the island, as we do not presently have a runway cleared for takeoff or landing. We can instruct the troops on Durelia to prepare one if neccessary.

OOC:



Quite true, especially if Mediterranican Crisis is used as Exhibit A.



Mine neither. Calculators for the win.

SIC:
All the Sukhois need is a Helipad per say, just a flat, level area for them to VTOL land. From there, they can taxi over rough terrain or into makeshift hangars. It would be much appreciated if your engineers could help us with this. As for our engineers, they will be at your disposal.

OOC: Due to my own stupidity, I lost my glasses while ridding my bike off of a dock, and I'm blind as a bat, so I can't RP until monday or tuesday when I get replacements.

OOC- why the hell where you riding of a dock?

SIC:
All the Sukhois need is a Helipad per say, just a flat, level area for them to VTOL land. From there, they can taxi over rough terrain or into makeshift hangars. It would be much appreciated if your engineers could help us with this. As for our engineers, they will be at your disposal.
SIC:

We have sent orders to the engineers on Durelia to clear three landing areas for the Sukhois. Makeshift hangars shall be constructed iff possible. Thank you for your assistance.

OOC: Due to my own stupidity, I lost my glasses while ridding my bike off of a dock, and I'm blind as a bat, so I can't RP until monday or tuesday when I get replacements.

1. Dude! NICE! I've gotta find the nearest dock! The only time I rode my bike off much more than a ramp, I went down an enscarpment and landed on the frame rather than the seat. And stayed on the whole 20ft down. The term 'hurt like hell' was finally revealed to me. But off a dock? That's sweet!

2. We'll wait for you.

SIC:

We have sent orders to the engineers on Durelia to clear three landing areas for the Sukhois. Makeshift hangars shall be constructed iff possible. Thank you for your assistance.



1. Dude! NICE! I've gotta find the nearest dock! The only time I rode my bike off much more than a ramp, I went down an enscarpment and landed on the frame rather than the seat. And stayed on the whole 20ft down. The term 'hurt like hell' was finally revealed to me. But off a dock? That's sweet!

2. We'll wait for you.

SIC:
Thank you. Your support is greatly appreciated.

OOC- why the hell where you riding of a dock?


OOC: I'm getting new glasses monday. Also, I did it because it was funny as hell.
SIC:

1. Dude! NICE! I've gotta find the nearest dock! The only time I rode my bike off much more than a ramp, I went down an enscarpment and landed on the frame rather than the seat. And stayed on the whole 20ft down. The term 'hurt like hell' was finally revealed to me. But off a dock? That's sweet!

2. We'll wait for you.

The front end sinks faster than you expect. When the front tire hits the water, you fly forward and the bike will land up side down. Its pretty kickass.

OOC: I'm getting new glasses monday. Also, I did it because it was funny as hell.


The front end sinks faster than you expect. When the front tire hits the water, you fly forward and the bike will land up side down. Its pretty kickass.

Oh HELL YES!

SIC:
Thank you. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Insula Durelia

KE soldiers began sawing through the tropical greenery and levelling out the ground to create five landing sites. Hangars would prove to be a challenge, but the engineers were working hard to figure out how to construct one with their scant rescources.

Oh HELL YES!



Insula Durelia

KE soldiers began sawing through the tropical greenery and levelling out the ground to create five landing sites. Hangars would prove to be a challenge, but the engineers were working hard to figure out how to construct one with their scant rescources.

SIC:
Due to the lack of resources located on the island of Insula Darelia, I would like to inform you of a recent idea one of my staffmembers had. What if the Falkasian navy were to stabilize and tow the ships that were lost during the battle against the Belschaft Fleet to be used for scrap metal in the construction of fortifications and hangars? The water is shallow enough, and the wreaks aren't too far off shore, so it is very likely to work. Please, tell me what you think of this prospect.

SIC:

We think this is a brilliant idea. We are preparing to recieve the wreckage as we speak.

OOC- Kirav/ Falkasia post when your fleet's near the island and i'll start bombing runs. Warning - by my maths the island is in rage of long range bombers flying out of my airfields in Bardar

OOC- Kirav/ Falkasia post when your fleet's near the island and i'll start bombing runs. Warning - by my maths the island is in rage of long range bombers flying out of my airfields in Bardar

OOC: Well then, if the island of Insula Darelia is within range of your long-range bombers based out of Bardar, then the city or base of Bardar is also well within the range of my B-1B Lancer Strategic Bombers, based out of Port Kamov.

OOC: **raises hand** Ooh! Ooh! Iwant a nearby AFB too! Durelia is most certainly within range of the Endopacifica Colony. I could probably get some mid-range bombers there too, but for the sake of fairness, I'll keep it long-range.

OOC- Kirav/ Falkasia post when your fleet's near the island and i'll start bombing runs. Warning - by my maths the island is in rage of long range bombers flying out of my airfields in Bardar

OOC: Sorry Belschaft, but unless you want this to elevate from a theatre-sized war (Insula Darelia) to a region-sized war (Where we bomb your base with the possible chance of invasion), your kinda hosed.

OOC: sorry i havent been active, my laptop got stolen and i don't get a free computer much...

OOC- what, so your saying you bringing in reinforcements is not escalment but me bombing it from an air base is? Plus, to bomb my air base you'd have to enter Bardarian airspace, an act of war.

OOC- what, so your saying you bringing in reinforcements is not escalment but me bombing it from an air base is? Plus, to bomb my air base you'd have to enter Bardarian airspace, an act of war.

Good points actually. First off, bringing reinforcements is a escalation of war and having bombers launch from a nearby base is also considered reinforcements, but in this case it isn't escalating the conflict from a theatre-sized level to a regional-sized level. Second, I'll send you this in IC.

OOC- what, so your saying you bringing in reinforcements is not escalment but me bombing it from an air base is? Plus, to bomb my air base you'd have to enter Bardarian airspace, an act of war.

Official Transmission to Belschaft
In light of recent events unfolding in the area of Insula Darelia, and the possible prospect of escalation in this war through the use of mainland-based bombers, we would like to send you an ultimatium for your consideration. The terms are simple; You don't use your land-based bombers to attack our interests in the Insula Darelia region, and we won't retaliate by attacking your aerospace or using them against your interests in the region as well. Please, tell us what you think. We are open to counter-offers as well.

Prime Minister
Vladimir Kazyenko

OOC: Is riding a bicycle off a pier really that fun? Not like we even have piers or docks were I live though.

Official Transmission to Belschaft
In light of recent events unfolding in the area of Insula Darelia, and the possible prospect of escalation in this war through the use of mainland-based bombers, we would like to send you an ultimatium for your consideration. The terms are simple; You don't use your land-based bombers to attack our interests in the Insula Darelia region, and we won't retaliate by attacking your aerospace or using them against your interests in the region as well. Please, tell us what you think. We are open to counter-offers as well.

Prime Minister
Vladimir Kazyenko



To: Vladmir Kazyenko, Falkasian Prime Minister
From: Hernan Drax, Belschaft Foreign Minister

While your suggestion that we limit the scale of operations in the Endo-Pacific has merit it is highly ironic considering that our intelligence suggests you have incoming reinforcements. If you desire us to scale back our presence, you should do the same.

To: Vladmir Kazyenko, Falkasian Prime Minister
From: Hernan Drax, Belschaft Foreign Minister

While your suggestion that we limit the scale of operations in the Endo-Pacific has merit it is highly ironic considering that our intelligence suggests you have incoming reinforcements. If you desire us to scale back our presence, you should do the same.

Official Falkasian Transmisison to Belschaft
We would be willing to agree to this counter-offer. We will put the majority of our reinforcements on standby, if, of course, you do the same with your landbased bombers.

OOC: No just stop. You are willing to kill each other, but yet want to limit killing. Either put your heart into it, or GTFO..

OOC- Do you really think I'm going to agree? I'm going to use the negotiations to get the location of his second fleet and sink them. And, even though I've said this it's OOC and it' would be bad form to base an IC decison on this.

I don't know why he'd even tell you the location of his fleet in the first place. Negotiations about whether each side is using them or not wouldn't exactly comclude with, "It's been a pleasure doing buisness with you. Oh! Here's some coordinates for you!"

OOC- I'd need there location so as to know he's not lieing. I'd tell him where my base is so he can have a satalite check i'm not massing planes there, and he tells me where his fleet is so I can check it's turning round.

OOC- I'd need there location so as to know he's not lieing. I'd tell him where my base is so he can have a satalite check i'm not massing planes there, and he tells me where his fleet is so I can check it's turning round.

OOC: You both make valid points.

bumpity

OOC- i recomend you delete your posts. Not only are yopu godmodding, but you are doing so in a closed RP. Your presence is not wanted.

Aye, Fidget lovers. That is godmoding, destroying the island (which is against the rules that I've lain down), and participating in a closed RP like Belschaft said. I reccomend you delete your posts, and consult the sticky thread in the forum, which will show you how to RP constructively in accordance with NS protocol.

OOC: I got new glasses, but, I'm to lazy to make an IC post today, I'll be with my friends tommorrow, and the rest of the weekend. Maybe and IC post monday. Sorry bout all this.

It's fine. RL before NS is my philosophy all the way. Just don't die.

Or if your going too give me your password so I can steal your nation.

Or if your going too give me your password so I can steal your nation.

OOC: If I was every going to leave NS, I would give it to one of the people I trust that could keep it from getting deleted so if I ever came back, I wouldn't have to start a new nation, not some Noob that wants a bigger country.

I object to the Noob coment. Remove it or I will unlease my thousand fleets of doom and raughly own you using a million warheads - Bam I win!!!!! Go me!!!! :upyours::upyours::upyours::sniper::mp5::mad::upyours:

ROTFLOL

You are now in my sig, Belschaft.

Call me Bel. It's easyier.