NationStates Jolt Archive

This is a KBS News Special Report. Reporting from Urlian Beach, Kinstantia is Robyn Thumb.

"Good morning ladies and gentlemen. As you can see as we pan out with the camera that the waves are really kicking up here at Urlian Beach. It's a bright, sunny day here in Urlian Beach. Although the surfers love the weather, forecasters are saying that this is the calm before the storm.

Hurricane Amanda is picking up strength as she moves towards our coastline. We are urgin people to evacuate areas from Port Orlando to Holston Beach. There are too many areas that are below swa level in those areas and we cannot guarantee that everyone will be able to be rescued should the need arise." Said meteorologist Stu Davenport.

Precautionary evacuations are underway here in Urlian Beach. This small town of 7,894 people is virtually a ghost town now as the word spread that Amanda is heading in the general direction. People are resorting to prayer to hopefully move the storm away from the coastline. Besides prayer, looters were out in force trying to stock up on the supplies.

That's all for this special report. Up next is "Beauty and the Feast."

One of the President's aides had just seen the news report. He called President Vladimr Burte, who was realaxing after a days work.
"Sir, thought you might want to know that a hurricane is brewing off the coast of Kinstantia, Hurricane Amanda. The report claims they can't rescue everyone in time."
"Hmm..." the President thought, "How long until it hits? is there enough time to launch an emergancy evac with our helicopters?"
"I'm not sure sir, i'll contact the Kinstantian foreign ministry now and find out."
"OK" the President agreed, "Get back to me as soon as possible."
The president started to redress as his aide dialed the Kinstantian foriegn minister. Ring... Ring... Ring...

At 2am Eastern Kinstantia Time, Hurricane Amanda was located 245 miles East of Urlian Beach. Amanda was moving West-Northwest at 12 miles an hour. Maximum sustained winds were near 165mph, with higher gusts.

The latest forecast track takes the well-defined eye of Hurricane Amanda on a west-northwest track through the next 12 hours. After that, the track becomes less predictable as the high pressure ridge north of Amanda has broken down as a cold front pushes in from the west. The timing of when the frontal boundary will begin to move Amanda more Northwestward and Northward is tricky at best. A slight northward jog could take Amanda into Dariopolis. For this reason, a Hurricane Watch and a Tropical Storm Warning have been issued north of Dariopolis.

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for the Duffy Islands. A Hurricane Warning is in effect along the Kinstantian coast from Port Orlando north to Dariopolis. A Hurricane Watch and a Tropical Storm Warning are in effect from North of Dariopolis northward to Tribeca.

Evacuation orders are in effect for the coastline of Kinstantia from Port Orlando to Tribeca. As of the latest estimate from emergency management officials, nearly 6 million Kinstantians have moved inland.

Amanda is a powerful storm and all precautions to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.

Rainfall amounts of 5-8 inches are possible along the coastline.

The next update will be issued in 3 hours.

Hurricane Amanda Special Report. From KBS News, here is Chet Chester.

"Ladies and gentlemen, Hurricane Amanda is taking aim at the Kinstantian coastline. We have live reporters in the field. We'll start this morning with Thomas Winslow in Dariopolis.

"Thank you, Chet. You can see the waves here are crashing down along the beach here in Dariopolis. The skyscrapers of Downtown Dariopolis are nearly vacant as this city of 2 million people prepare for what could be the worst natural disaster in USK History.

The mayor of Dariopolis ordered the city bus system to assist in evacuating people who were unable to evacuate themselves. Shelters have been opened up in neighboring Dunlap County, a good 20 miles inland.

Also, the Dariopolis Naval Yard has sent the fleet into the Hunlian Ocean as a precautionary move to protect the docks. Also, the large size of the Navy ships assists them in riding the storm out at sea. However, to protect the lives of the sailors, the ships have moved 150 miles north of the projected path of Amanda.

Reporting live from Dariopolis, I'm Thomas Winslow."

"Thank you, Thomas. In Surfer's Cove we go to Kyle Stetser.

"Thanks, Chet. Here in Surfers Cove, everything is quiet. This small, quiet community about 50 miles south of Dariopolis is closed. The 500 or so residents have evacuated and nothing is open, other than the police department, fire department, and ambulance services.

I spoke with Mayor Katie Hunter earlier this morning. She said that she is confident that Surfer's Cove, no matter what happens, will still be the beautiful place it's always been.

Reporting live from Surver's Cove, I'm Kyle Stetser."

"Thanks, Kyle. I want to bring in Meteorologist Robert Waxman. Rob, we've seen our fair share of hurricanes here in Kinstantia, but not one this powerful. At least not for some time.

"Chet, the last time a hurricane this powerful pushed towards our shores was 1956. Hurricane Rachel quickly gained strength as she neared the coast, however, a stalled frontal boundary prevented Rachel from moving inland until the front broke down. By then, Rachel had winds of 90mph and did minimal damage."

"Rob, as we've stated before, people who aren't evacuated prior to the beginning of the storm will essentially be left behind.

"THat's right, Chet. Emergency officials will remain in all cities and towns that have been evacuated, however, once the storm begins and conditions get too dangerous for them to be outside, residents and tourists still trying to ride out the storm will find themselves without any help until the storm passes. That's why the government is urging people to evacuate now. And, there isn't much time left to evacuate before she hits the coast. She is forecast to hit within 24 hours between Urlian Beach and Dariopolis.

"Thanks Rob. We'll be back every hour on the hour with updates as Hurricane Amanda begins to bear down on our coast. We now return you to your regularly schedule programming."

This has been a presentation of KBS News.

At the Presidential Palace

"Mr. President, there is a call from someone asking for our foreign minister." said a very confused secretary.

"Foreign minister?" replied President Tempest. "Well, I guess I count as that also. Who is it?"

"Someone from the office of President Vladimr Burte from Burtilana." replied the secretary.

"Ok, I'll take the call in the office." President Tempest walked into his private office, sat down at his desk, and picked up the telephone receiver. "Hello, this is President Tempest."

Feninia are not too far away from your nation, despite us having bad problems with rebels here right now, we have freelance aid workers who are more than happy to come and assist you, please let us know if you require them.

Sandy Thomkins - Head of Fen-Aid

The phone cut out as the aide tried to reply
"Damned storm"
he put the phone down and met with the president in his office, who was now dressed and albeit tired, ready for business
"What news?" Vladimir Burte said
"I couldn't get through Mr. President," the Aide replid, "But, as I called an update came through on the tele box. I think we have about 12hrs."
"I'll get on the phone right away, a company of men will be enroute within the hour, taking just 2hrs to get there, they will have a few hours for airlifts. After then it will be too gusty for even our pilots."
The aide nodded as the president started to call the army cheif.
"I'll go and send the Kinstantians a telegram."
He left the room and went to his office.

OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION
of the
UNITED SOCIALIST STATES OF BURTILANA


TO: Leadership of Kinstantia
FROM: Techni Wallis, aide of President Burte of Burtilana
RE: Hurricane Amanda

Dear Sir/Madam

We ask your permission to send an emergancy evac force of 120 men and 60 helicopters. They will be there within 3hrs and can rescue as many people as possible for the hours before the storm, after which, they can aid the search of survivors.
We thank you.

The fair nation of Feninia is not too far away from you, we have a large number of free-lance aid workers who are more than happy to come and assist you should you need it.

To: Burtilana

There are too many to get to. We will accept all the assistance we can get as far as helping to evacuate those who cannot evacuate themselves. We have to warn you that we expect you to make sure your men land those choppers before things get too rough. We are worried about your people as well as ours. Send the helicopters. We appreciate your assistance greatly.

To Feninia:

After the storm has passed, we will accept your assistance. It is greatly appreciated. The weather will become too dangerous along the coast in the next few hours. You can begin to send your aid workers to Keilvarga, our capital city. It's about 2 hours inland and will most likely not get anymore than some gusty winds and some showers.

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Zinairian Foreign Authority
Department of Diplomatic Affairs
14 National Plaza, Zinaire City

(OOC: Since you're in a hurricane-prone area, is it safe to assume that you're sort of in the Caribbean area and therefore very close to Zinaire?)

Being just narrowly out of the path of Hurricane Amanda ourselves, we feel that we must do something to aid those not so lucky. With your permission, we would like to send a fleet of Sea King helicopters to evacuate residents inland and participate in search and rescue if needed. After the storm has passed, we will move the hospital ship ZSV Seraph into position along your coast to handle overflow casualties.

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Sir Jackson Miller
Chancellor of Diplomatic Affairs

Imelda Brown, Cindy Chase, Charlotte Steffler all packed their medical supplies and jumped in the chopper, they made their way to the capital city. They landed and went to the office.

All three women were of a similar slim build, Imelda had brown hair, Cindy's was black and Charlottes was blond. They did get a lot of jokes about Charlies Angels, but they knew they were the best Feninia had got.

(OOC: Pretty much. If it were a real earth map, I'd say the northern 2/3's of the nation would be the southern 2/3 of the US. The rest would be were mexico and the gulf are.)

IC:

To Zinaire:

Send the choppers immediately. We have about 5 million more kinstantians still in harms way. We appreciate your assitance.

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At Keilvarga International Airport, Red Cross Director Clay Walker approaches the three Feninian aid workers. Clay was a tall, athletic-built man wearing a polo shirt and a pair of khakis with dress shoes. His blond hair blew around on top of his head in the wind generated by the propellers of the chopper.

"Ladies, you arrived in time!" said Clay.

OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION
of the
UNITED SOCIALIST STATES OF BURTILANA


TO: Leadership of Kinstantia
FROM: Techni Wallis, aide of President Burte of Burtilana
RE: Hurricane Amanda

Our pilots fly in these conditions all the time, what with the cyclone weather from November to March in the south east Pacific. the men will stay in the air, until they deem it unsafe for the people they are airlifting, which will be before it is unsafe for the pilots.
After the storm passes, and the helicopters have refuelled, they will bring medical aid and search for survivors.
The company of men shall also come into action and search on the ground, giving direction to the helicopters, and digging through any rubble to trapped persons.

(OOC: Mine is where the French Polynesia is, just for reference)

Imelda was very obviously checking him out, Cindy and Charlotte shook their heads with a comical smile and they checked in and signed their papers.

'Its great to be here, we are glad we can help' Imelda said, she was very good looking it had to be said, but she knew nothing would come of her advances.

"Ladies, you remind me of a tv show we had here a while ago called Charlie's Angels." Clay said with a smile as he showed his pearly white, million dollar smile. AT 28, Clay was the youngest ever Red Cross Director.

Cindy, Charlotte and Imelda all smiled.

'we get that alot' she said, Imelda couldnt resist him, he was quite hot. Cindy prodded her in the side.

Cindy and Charlotte went to the bathroom to get changed, Imelda was left with Clay still signing her papers.

It had been almost an hour since the first communications between the two countries when the helicopters started roaring into action, one by one they took off, 60 helicopters, like a huge swarm of locusts, headed eastwards towards Kinstantia.
40 HH-96B Combat Search and Rescue, 10 UH-96D Air Ambulance, and 10 HH-96D Emergency Medical Evacuation helicopters would soon be at work on the coastal cities of Kinstantia.

To Burtilana
To Zinaire

We are awaiting your choppers. Residents wishing to evacuate have been told to gather at the nearest airports. Public transit buses are currently moving those people from the cities to the airports.

You can land at the following airports:

Dariopolis International Airport. We estimate that there are some 71,000 people still in town and about 100,000 in the metropolitan area.

Tribeca Municipal AIrport. Estimates are that about 520 people remain.

Urlian Beach's Robert Huffnagle Airport. Estimates are that 50 people remain.

Holston Beach International Airport. Officials there counted the citizens left there and about 25,000 remain.

Transport all people to Keilvarga International Airport, which is about a 25-40 minute flight by chopper.

OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION
of the
UNITED SOCIALIST STATES OF BURTILANA


TO: Leadership of Kinstantia
FROM: Techni Wallis, aide of President Burte of Burtilana
RE: Hurricane Amanda

We shall direct our helicopters to Holston Beach International Airport. Each of the helicopters can take 5 passangers, meaning 300 people at a time can be evacuated.
You say 25-40 minutes away, how far is Holston Beach International Airport? this will dictate how many people we can evacuate in total.

At Zinairian Southern Military Facilities, on the south side of the island, they had just gotten the word that the government's aid offer had been accepted. Immediately, officers began rousing naval aviators and sending them to the hangars. Within twenty minutes, the first of the Sea Kings were taking off from the naval base's helipads. Soon, all fifty helicopters, some of which taking off from ships docked at the base, were heading across the Zinairian island and towards Kinstania.

As they approached the country, one of the lead helicopters radioed a Kinstanian control tower.

"This is the Zinairian aid fleet. We're fifty HH-3As approaching from the southeast. Where should we put down to pick up evacuees?"

THis is a Hurricane Amanda Special Report. Reporting this morning from Keilvarga is Chet Chester.

"Hurricane Amanda continues to approach the Kinstantian Coastline. Resue choppers from Zinaire and Burtilana are approaching to help evacuate as many people away from Amanda's path. The lovely nation of Feninia has sent some aid workers to meet with Clay Walker, Director of the Kinstantian Red Cross.

Meteorologist Robert Waxman is here again to give us the latest update on Amanda.

"Chet, things are getting worse. Kinstantian Air Force Recon Planes flew into the eye of Hurricane Amanda about 30 minutes ago. Maximum sustained winds have been increased to 180mph. Also, satellite imagery shows that Amanda is beginning to wobble a little farther north.

THe Kinstantian Weather Service has adjusted the hurricane warning to Tribeca. A Hurricane Watch and Tropical Storm Warning are in effect from North of Tribeca to Cape Good Hope. A Tropical Storm Warning up for south of Port ORlando has been cancelled. The Hurricane Warning from Port Orlando to Holston Beach has been downgraded to a Tropical Storm Warning. A Hurricane Warning is now in effect from north of Holston Beach to Tribeca.

"Rob, that's horrible news."

"Chet, you're telling me. The eye is now forecast to strike near Surfer's Cove. That would put the southern half of the Dariopolis Metro area in the most danger. I'll keep you updated as things change.

"Rob, thanks for your information. We now return you to "Raiders of the Lost Yacht."

"Zinairian pilots, head for Daripolis International Airport. The storm is now forecast to strike that area almost head on, over." replied the radio control officer.

Cindy, Charlotte and Imelda all smiled.

'we get that alot' she said, Imelda couldnt resist him, he was quite hot. Cindy prodded her in the side.

Cindy and Charlotte went to the bathroom to get changed, Imelda was left with Clay still signing her papers.

Imelda glanced at the television in the lounge area.
'pretty bad huh?' she asked Clay, she wore brown cord shorts and a green strap top with some dog tags around her neck, she leaned over the desk, showing her slim waist.

OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION
of the
UNITED SOCIALIST STATES OF BURTILANA


TO: Leadership of Kinstantia
FROM: Techni Wallis, aide of President Burte of Burtilana
RE: Hurricane Amanda

after hearing the news of the plight of the 100000+ people in Dariopolis International Airport, we shall redirect our helicopters there too, 110 helicopters can get more people out of that area, as it is at the highest risk.

"Roger that. Can we get a heading and an approximate distance? Tell them at the airport that all fifty aircraft will need refueling upon arrival. We'll be able to evacuate 1100 people in each go."

The pilot of the lead copter switched from speaking to the tower to speaking to the rest of the fleet.

"This is rescue one to fleet, we're inbound towards Daripolis International Airport. We're awaiting further information from the tower."

The leader of the rescue helicopters radioed the Dariopolis International Airport control tower

"Come in Dariopolis. This is BS+R 1 of the Burtilanian Search and Rescue requesting permission to land for 60 BS+R helicopters, for the purpose of the immeidiate evacuatin of the people of Dariopolis."

(OOC: Oops, wrong helicopter stats, my helicopters can carry
Combat Search and Rescue (HH-96B): one pararescue jumper, two medical attendants and eight rescued survivors
Air Ambulance (UH-96D): four stretchers and one medical attendant
Emergency Medical Evacuation (HH-96D): one stretcher and three medical attendants
meaning they can take a total of 370 people at a time =D)

(OOC: Oops, wrong helicopter stats, my helicopters can carry
Combat Search and Rescue (HH-96B): one pararescue jumper, two medical attendants and eight rescued survivors
Air Ambulance (UH-96D): four stretchers and one medical attendant
Emergency Medical Evacuation (HH-96D): one stretcher and three medical attendants
meaning they can take a total of 370 people at a time =D)

OOC: Heh, but I'm still leading with 1100. And in fewer helicopters too. /gloat

Cindy, Imelda and Charlotte tried to get a message to the pilots.

******TRANSMISSION******
WE ARE THE THREE FREE LANCE AID WORKERS, WE ARE KEEN TO GET TREATING PATIENTS BUT WE HAVE NO TRANSPORT, IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CAN DO FOR US?

******TRANSMISSION OVER******

The girls sat back and waited for communication back.

OOC: Heh, but I'm still leading with 1100. And in fewer helicopters too. /gloat

yours are bigger and slower :rolleyes: I hope!

"Aid workers, this is Zinairian aid fleet. We're inbound to Dariopolis airport and could give you a lift. What's your location?"

**************
We are located at the port just out from the airport
**************

******TRANSMISSION******
Once the hurricane has passed, and casualties start bein reported, we can let you aboard one of our Combat Search and Rescue (HH-96B) and one of our Air Ambulance (UH-96D). You can be the medical crews aboard them if you wish. (2 on one, 1 on the other.) This will free our personnel to help on the ground.

******TRANSMISSION OVER******

yours are bigger and slower :rolleyes: I hope!

OOC: Oddly enough, I'm actually 20 km/h faster than you if I have the right stats for your copters. Technically though, I think we both lack the range to get there and, in the RL, would have 110 helicopters floating in the Gulf of Mexico.

EIDT: No, you're 6 km/h faster. Enjoy getting there a couple minutes sooner.

"If you're in town we would like to politely inform you of something called a ground vehicle which is ideally suited for moving cargo, including people, from one point to another within the same immediate area. In other words, we won't be putting down to pick you up at the port."

*****TRANSMISSION*****
'Alright, thanks for the message
*****TRANSMISSION OVER*****

The girls asked for a land vehicle, they managed to obtain a militray vehicle with a large cab and back area, they went and started to collect the sick, injured and dead.

OOC: Oddly enough, I'm actually 20 km/h faster than you if I have the right stats for your copters. Technically though, I think we both lack the range to get there and, in the RL, would have 110 helicopters floating in the Gulf of Mexico.

EIDT: No, you're 6 km/h faster. Enjoy getting there a couple minutes sooner.

My pilots have paddles in case that happens XD And I will enjoy it very much!

As Kinstantia is offline, Im going to leave it as our 'copters are there, and have began evacuating, because until we get another report, thats all we can do!

OOC: Yeah, mine are probably out of fuel as it is so I can't exactly hover until morning.

The girls had hoped there would be more aid workers, they found themselves stretched to the limit, the skies were quiet, they wondered where the choppers had gone.

Hurricane Amanda struck Liberela with force killing 40,000 in the SE Arnold County and displacing 5.91 Million people(1%) of the population. Over 20,000,000,000 Unity pounds of damage was done!

Liberela's poloticians however dealt with it internally and did not need outside help!

Hurricane Amanda struck Liberela with force killing 40,000 in the SE Arnold County and displacing 5.91 Million people(1%) of the population. Over 20,000,000,000 Unity pounds of damage was done!

Liberela's poloticians however dealt with it internally and did not need outside help!

OOC: What do you want a medal or something? Also, are poloticians some kind of polo player/politician hybrid? I suppose I should get some of those if they're obviously so good at handling natural disasters. 40,000 also isn't an especially impressive number to be throwing around– it's about 20 times the number than died/are missing in Hurricane Kartrina.

The girls had hoped there would be more aid workers, they found themselves stretched to the limit, the skies were quiet, they wondered where the choppers had gone.

The hurricane hasnt actaully hit yet, there is just some high winds in its path

OOC: What do you want a medal or something? Also, are poloticians some kind of polo player/politician hybrid? I suppose I should get some of those if they're so good at handling natural disasters.

3 letters:
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OOC: ooops.

IC:
edit the below post.

IC2:
The girls obtained the military vehicle, but waited inside and watched the screens.

(OOC: Lost my net connection last night, then had to get sleep. I'm back.)

HURRICANE AMANDA SPECIAL REPORT

"I'm Chet Chester with your Hurricane Amanda report. Right now we go to Thomas Winslow in Dariopolis.

"Thanks, Chet. Zinarian and Burtilana helicopters have been landing at Dariopolis International Airport all morning trying to assist the neatly 200,000 people left in the path of Hurricane AManda. Most of the people left behind have no vehicles of their own. Although Mayor Randy Post ordered the bus service to assist in the evacuation, there are just too many people here in Dariopolis for the bus service alone to evacuate.

Now, as we pan towards the ocean, you can see off in the horizon white-cap waves reaching as high as 55 feet. Above the waves you can see the darkening skies as Hurricane Amanda begins to assault the area. I'm Thomas Winslow in Dariopolis, we now switch you to Kyle Stetser in Surfer's Cove.

"Thanks Thomas. Surfer's Cove, haven to those who dedicate their lives to the art of surfing now lies directly in the path of the eye of Hurricane Amanda. Residents fled the scene over the last 2 days as this hamlet of 564 people is a ghost town.

As we pan the camera back towards the carnival pier, we can see the message written on the hurricane shutters of this house just to our right that say "Amanda, Go Home!"

Police Chief David Simmons spoke with me today and said that he was please with how the evacuations too place in Surfer's Cove and is confident that no matter what, Surfer's Cove will survive. I'm Kyle Stetser in Surfer's Cove, we no go to Robyn Thumb in Urlian Beach

"Thanks, Kyle. Here in Urlian Beach, residents are breathing a bit of a sigh of releif as it seems the worst that Amanda has to offer will most likely being headed about 70 miles north of here. People here in Urlian Beach and the surrounding area are still not taking this storm lightly. With large, battering waves, and a predicted 27 foot storm surge, the locals has no problems making sure they didn't stick around for this one.

Reporting live from Urlian Beach I'm Robyn Thumb, now to Cary Dews in Tristram Beach!

"Thanks, Robyn. Here in Tristram Beach we hold our breaths. Hurricane Amanda continues to wobble about once every hour and people here are anxious. We are about 45 miles North of Dariopolis and it only will take a few northward wobbles for this storm to hit us almost directly.

Residents here are evacuated for the most part. Those sticking around have told me in off camera interviews that they don't think the storm will be that bad.

I'm Cary Dews in Tristram Beach, no back to you, Chet Chester!

"Thanks to all of you for your live reports from the field. Now, let's talk to meteorologist Robert Waxman again.

"Rob, I understand that we have new information about Hurricane Amanda.

"Chet, you are correct. The Kinstantian Weather Service has just issued a new advisory on the storm.

Hurricane Amanda was located about 175 miles SE of Dariopolis. She is moring towards the West Northwest at about 10 miles per hour. Maximum sustained winds are still near 180mph with higher gusts.

Winds of Tropical Storm force or greater extend out 165 miles out from the center, winds of hurricane force or greater extend out 100 miles from the center, and winds of greater than 125 miles pers hour extend outward up to 55 miles from the center. This means Amanda is about 330 miles in diameter. So, just because the eye doesn't hit you directly, doesn't mean you won't feel effects.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect from Port Orlando to Holston Beach. A Hurricane Watch and Tropical Storm Warning are in effect from North of Tribeca to Cape Good Hope. A Hurricane Warning is in effect from north of Holston Beach to Tribeca.

The first effects of the winds of Hurricane Amanda will begin within the next 2 hours between Dariopolis and Holston Beach. From then on out, conditions will begin to deteriorate until the storm passes. Residents are urged to stay in doors if you've decided not to evacuate. Chet, now back to you!"

"Thanks, Rob. We'll be back in an hour for minute by minute coverage of Hurricane Amanda. We now return you to "Wheel of Furniture."

This has been a presentation of KBS News

The fifty Zinairian Sea Kings had touched down at Dariopolis. The lead pilot jumped out of the cockpit and yelled at a nearby airport employee.

"Can we get some fuel and passengers over here? We need fuel for fifty Sea Kings and 1100 evacuees."

He then climbed back into the cockpit and told the fleet to cut their rotors. Slowly, the massive wind generated by the helicopters faded, leaving on the one that warned of Hurricane Amanda's approach.

We at Daiwiz have heard of your plight and have sent assistance. we have sent:
5 tons of medical supplies, just in case they are needed
1 Medical transport ship (TUSSDS Caridd) displacemnt 52,423 tons
40 Military transports
2 LA (light amphibious) tanks, that will double as tractors for rubble
200 medical personnel

if more is needed please let us know. We are currently too small to assist much more, but there are many volunteers still.

Kolitburo chairman, Praith Dr'klow

__________ 1 hour after the message has been sent

"Captain, we will be at Kistantia in about 34 hrs"

"Very good, very good. We will miss most of the storm hopefully. I don't want to risk this crew or ship. They will be badly needed at the hotspots. Inform the Kolitburo, of our current progress, and send a second message to kistantia headquarters, that we will assist them to our fullest extent. Also, ask them to inform us where we are most needed."

"Aye aye sir!"

As the crewman leaves to carry out the captains order, he begins to wonder what they will find...

The girls walked out and could feel the electric air and high winds, Imelda ushered the girls into the truck and waited patiently.

At Dariopolis International Airport

"Quickly! Get those Zinairians refuled! Get those citizens on board those choppers while you do it. We don't have time to waste here! Let move it, move it, movie!" Said the gruff 3-Star Army General Maxwell Stockton. "This is not a drill, this is an actual emergency! That damn storm will be here within several hours and we can't let our foreign friends and allies take off in the bad weather!"

Several men raced to the refuling trucks and started speeding off in the direction of the helicopters.

Meanwhile, back in Keilvarga with the Aid Workers from Feninia

"SO, ladies, tell me about yourselves." said Clay as he flashed his pearly whites again.

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Keeping you ahead of the storm, live from KBS Headquarters in Keilvarga is Nancy Truman!

"Hurricane Amanda, powerful, unforgiving, and deadly continues to push towards the coastline. International assistance has come to Kinstantia's aid to make sure that the lives of as many people as possible can be spared before this monster storm rakes the coastline.

Chief Meteorologist Peter Patrelli is here with more information about Hurricane Amanda, so let's turn it over to him back in our weather center at our Dariopolis Affiliate!

"Thanks, Nancy! Well. Amanda continues to move in a general west-northwestward direction. Every so often we can see a northwest or northward wobble. This indicates that the frontal system to the west of Amanda is beginning to influence the storm. Because of the sheer power of Amanda, it will take a lot more work to move the storm.

Now, we've been focusing on the effects within 20 miles of the coastline. However, a storm this powerful will still be quite a force to be dealt with inland. The current forecast track takes the eye of Hurricane Amanda into the coastline somewhere between Surfer's Cove and Darioplis. Amanda will continue to push inland, almost following Interstate 21 on a mostly northwest track after landfall. This will take the storm deep into the state of Ordona. After 24 hours, the storm will begin to make a northward turn, taking what's left of Amanda towards the Keilvarga area.

As far as how powerful the storm is far inland depends on how fast it moves. On it's forecast track, it should maintain winds in excess of 130 mph during the first 5 hours inland, then begin to quickly loose its punch from that point on. However, that being said, Amanda is forecast to remain a Hurricane through the first 18-24 hours after landfall. By the time it reaches Keilvarga, it will most likely be a Tropical Storm at best.

Storm surge of 27 feet is predicted with the landfall of Amanda. That will be quite a swatch of water pushing inland as the first 2 miles of coastline are at, or sometimes below, sea level.

Rainfall in excess of 7 inches are possible along the path of Amanda. This means there there is the potential for small stream and urban flooding, and flooding of low-lying areas.

Amanda still is a powerful storm with 180mph winds. Airforce Recon Planes are enroute to the eye of Amanda to give us more on her force. Those reports should be in within the hour. Nancy, back to you in Keilvarga.

"Thanks, Peter. Kinstantian Electric and Natural Gas has stationed crews along the coastline to be the first responders to make sure electricity and gas are restored to customers as fast as possible. Barrier island towns, like Surfer's Cove and Tristram Beach will most likely have power and water cut off prior to the landfall of Amanda to protect the systems.

President Tempest has already declared the coastline under all watches and warnings as Federal Disaster area, and the Kinstantian Emergency Management Agency has their crews on the ground to assist in post storm activities.

The Kinstantia Army and National Guard are also positioned to keep order in the disaster areas, and to also assist in rendering aid to those in need.

Even after the storm passes, many of the evacuees may not be able to return to their homes due to washed out roadways, damages bridges, downed trees and power lines, or flooding.

Our Reporters in the field are currently sleeping, and we will get you more live reports later on during the broadcast.

If you are effected by Amanda, and you need Federal assistance from KEMA, you may contact them at 1-800-GET-KEMA. You may also call the Presidents Disaster Assistant Program at 1-800-TEMPEST.

We'll keep you ahead of the storm here at KBS News. I'm Nancy Truman, reporting from Keilvarga. we'll be back in a few minutes.

As refueling and load-in started, the Zinairian leader barked orders into his radio.

"As soon as you're refueled and at capacity, take off for Keilvarga International Airport. The tower says it's about 20-45 minutes from here. Upon arriving, unload your passengers and return here for more. Stand by for further instructions."

The leader switched radio channels so he was speaking with the tower.

"Tower, this is Zinairian rescue one. I've given my choppers clearance to take off as they become ready, is that a problem on your end? Also, can we get a heading and distance to Keilvarga International Airport?"

Stuck in traffic along Interstate 21, Tyler and his little brother Kevin are trying to flee the path of Amanda from their home near Surfer's Cove.

"Gosh darn traffic!" shouted 14 year old Kevin. "The opened up the interstate to assist in evacuating people, and still it's jammed!"

"Kevin, it happens." replied 22 year old Tyler, "Do you know how many people are trying to leave? Must be millions right now. All 6 lanes of this interstate are open to traffic headed away from the storm, so you know this is gonna take awhile!"

"How far from Surfer's Cove are we?" asked Kevin.

"Um, we're about 15 miles away." replied Tyler.

"I think we should have left yesterday." Kevin moaned.

"Well, yesterday it was Urlian Beach's problem, today it's ours. I didn't think it would come this way. The weatherman said it would hit Urlian Beach. I guess they aren't always right." Tyler said. "Now they say it could move a little farther north and hit Dariopolis head on. They don't know what they are talking about."

"Well, I told you that hurricane would come for us." Kevin said with a sigh. "I just had a feelin. Now, we are stuck on an interstate highway, and will probably be here throughout the storm."

"Nah, we'll be ok." said Tyler in comforting tones.

Over the radio they heard the Emergency Broadcast System alert tone.

"The Kinstantian Weather Service Forecast Office in Dariopolis has issued a Tornado Watch for the following locations: Eastern Ordona State, Eastern Kinstan State, and Northeastern Eldin State. Swirling winds from Hurricane Amanda will interact with the land and cause isolated tornadoes throughout the landfall area. This Tornado Watch is in effect until 4pm tomorrow. Stay tuned to this station for further weather updates as they become available." said the automated voice over the radio.

"Oh great!" shouted Tyler. "Now we have to worry about Tornadoes too? I just want off this interstate!"

Meanwhile, back in Keilvarga with the Aid Workers from Feninia

"SO, ladies, tell me about yourselves." said Clay as he flashed his pearly whites again.

Imelda was sitting in the lounge with Clay as the others anxiously watched the screens, technically, Imelda was just a driver.

She had golden smooth legs with black hair running down near her waist.
'What would you like to know' she asked moving closer.

"Zinairian command, this is Dariopolis tower, you have clearance for take off. Heading is 305 degrees, range 75 miles. Winds are beginning to increase. Current windspeed is 30 knots at 045 degree. Ceiling is broken above 2000 feet, overcast above 5000 feet. Good luck and god speed, our friends. Over" said Ronald Templeton, Chief Ground Control Operator of Dariopolis International Airport.

Meanwhile, in the airport itself, thousands of Dariopolians begin pouring into the terminals as mass transit buses keep bringing more and more people trying to flee the storm.

_____ 32 hours out from Kinstantia

"Captain, you are gonna want to take a look at this!" yelled out the radar operator.
"What is it Lt? A storm?" asked the captain, who had been sleeping in his chair.
"Something much worse. There's a massive blotch on the screen, and it keeps appearing, and dissapearing!"
"About how big is that?"
"Somewheres around 3 miles, in the largest point."
"But...But...that's impossible!"
"It may be a ship, but I don't think it is sir."
"Could it be from the storm possibly? A grouping of downed ships?"
"It's too big and seemingly constant...wait...."
As the Captain pulls out his binoculars, the lt gasps in amazement.
"It's....it's....it's an airship!!"
"How could that be? That project was disbanded, since only a single one ever flew."
"Alright then. I'll let the Kolitburo know of this, and they'll decide what to do. Keep us on course to Kinstantia."

"Roger that, thank you tower."

The pilot switched back to talking to the other Zinairian Sea Kings.

"This is rescue one. You're going to want to take a heading of 305º to Keilvarga. It's 75 miles away so it should be about half an hour each way. Your fuel will allow you to do four round trips but the weather may limit us to fewer. We'll keep you posted on any changes."

"This is Kinstantian Airforce Colonel Dwight Spano. To the Captain of the Daiwiz rescue operations, we've detected an Unidentified Flying Object on our radar screen in your area. Is this from your Airforce? Over." said USKAF Colonel James McClintock.

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"Zinairian Command, this is Dariopolis tower, we'll guide you out to 20 miles, then Keilvarga Tower will take over. Thank you for your assistance. Over" said Templeton.

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Back at Dariopolis International,

Shirley Sanchez was watching the weather reports on the television screen in terminal B. She was anxiously awaiting their line to start moving towards the runways and her chance for safety. She knew that not only would our allies assist us, but that she would be safe from this storm. She was a life-long resident of Dariopolis. At 74, she had been through a few hurricanes in the past. She remembered her beloved city when it didn't even have 50,000 people in it, now it's the third largest city in the nation with almost 2 million residents in the city along, and 4 million more outside it.

"Grandma!" said 19 year old Sean Sanchez, "will we get out ok?"

"I know we will. Our government, and the government of a few other nations are making sure we will." she said relatively convincingly.

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Back in Keilvarga with the Aid Workers from Feninia

"Well, tell me why they sent you. What can you do for me?" Clay said as he moved closer.

The first of the Zinairian helicopters began to take off, taking their cargo of 22 people each to safety.

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In Zinaire City, Prime Minister Gregory Bishop was watching the news. He picked up his phone and dialed slowly and deliberately: 1-800-TEMPEST. The phone range then a voice:

"Presidents Disaster Assistant Program. How can I help you?"

"Hello, this is Prime Minister Gregory Bishop of Zinaire."

There was silence on the other end.

"Hello?"

Finally the operator spoke.

"Yes, hello Mr. Prime Minister. What can I do for you?"

"I want you to put me through to your president, can you do that?"

Back in Keilvarga with the Aid Workers from Feninia

"Well, tell me why they sent you. What can you do for me?" Clay said as he moved closer.

'well we are the three of Feninias 20 best aid workers, unfortunately the other 17 are helping our nation who are at war with Northern rebels'

'but on a personal basis....I can do anything you want and need' she said, raising an eyebrow and biting her lip.

Replying to Kinstantian airport message

This UFO is not of our ownership. There were past attempts from other nations to create something like this, but we have been unable to create anything like this. We will be willing to share any and all claims with you, and the nations who are assisting you.

The Kolitburo, Praith Dr'klow

Dariopolis International

The Burtilanian helicopters took off and landed at their designated pick up point, The queues were steadily going down. Flight Commander Ash, the Commander of 10 HH-96B Combat Search and Rescue helicopters spoke to the control tower.
"Come in Dariopolis International Control Tower, We were wondering if there were any other persons in the surrounding area who can't get to the airport? Like OAPs etc."
He awaited a response.

"Burtilana Command, this is Dariopolis Tower. We have thousands of people still coming to the airport. Kinstantian Air Force Helicopters are woking along with you and Zinaire. But the buses keep bringing more in. The government believes there may be as many as 100,000 more people in the metro area not evacuated. Over."

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Meanwhile, back at Keilvarga International Airport

"Well, when this is over, how about the two of us get some coffee?" said Clay in a seductive overtone.

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Over at the office of the Presidents Disaster Relief Program

Mitch turned to his co worker in the cubicle next to him. "I have a prime minister on the phone for the President. What should I do?"

"Um... well.. you can transfer him to the main switchboard over at the Presidential Palace, but I cannot guarantee they will transfer the call to President Tempest." said Kelly. "I will tell you that the calls have already started and the storm is just now starting to move inland. I think we're in for a busy few days.

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On the Interstate, traffic started slowly moving again.

"Well," said Tyler, "looks like we're moving again."

"FInally. It only took 3 hours to move 1 mile. At this rate, we'll be in Trenton in about 5 days." quipped Kevin.

"Well, we're picking up speed now. We're at 35mph. Hopefully we can move faster and get into Trenton in an hour or two." replied Tyler. The sound of Military helicopters could be heard overhead.

"WOW!" said an excited Kevin. "Look, Zinairian Rescue Helicopters. Helicopters from our Air Force and Burtilana. Look at those formations! COOL!"

Tyler looked up the best he could and saw the three nations flying side by side in formation. He wondered where they were taking the evacuees.

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"To Daiwiz Command, this is Colonel Templeton. Do not let that thing violate Kinstantian Air Space. We give you permission to shoot it down if required."

(OOC: I use only Modern Tech here)

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Shirley Sanchez's line at Dariopolis Internation began to move as the rescue choppers ushered people out of harms way. Her and her grandson were thrilled to be getting out in time.

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From our studio in Dariopolis, here is Chief Meteorologist Peter Patrelli.

"Good evening, Kinstantia. Hurricane Amanda continues to move towards the area. Air Force Recon Planes have been in the eye taking weather readings, and we have some bad news.

According to Air Force Recon Squad 5, Hurricane Amanda is moving Northwest now at 11 mph. Her maximum sustained winds have increased to 190mph. The warm, tropical flow of the Hunlian Stream seems to be influencing the storm.

The latest forecast track takes the eye of Hurricane Amanda on a crash course with the city of Dariopolis. THe storm was centered about 145 miles SE of Dariopolis. Amanda is forecast to make landfall within the next 12 hours.

We now throw it back to our Keilvarga studios for more, up to the minute information about Hurricane Amanda........

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OOC: I have to be offline for a while. Got to go to work. Be back later tonight.

_____ message from Kolitburos office to the medical ship Caridd

"We have gotten a reply from the Kinstantia Airport asking us to shoot down that ship. Do so to the best of your ability, and mark the wreckage for us to investigate. Good luck and God speed."

______ end of message

______ Caridd bridge, 23 hours off the coast of Kinstantia

"Sir the Kolitburo have asked us to shoot down the airship. Here's the letter."

"Alright then. Battle stations! What few guns we have shoot that thing down. Angle the light tanks so as to put rounds into that thing. After it goes down mark it on the map. They will be sending an investigation boat."

As the clanging of the All hands to stations! bell clanged, crews began to arm the single AA gun that they had, and put the few rounds into the light tanks. They hoped that they would not be hit by the wreckage.

Gregory Bishop was getting frustrated on the phone. He had been transfered to the presidential switchboard.

"Yes the prime minister of Zinaire.... No, this is not a prank call.... No, I will not hold.... Hello? Hello?!... Hello. Yes, of Zinaire.... We have fifty helicopters evacuating people as we speak.... Yes, please just transfer me to the presidents.... Okay, thank you."

Finally, the phone was ringing in the president of Kinstantia's office.

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Helicopters were starting to arrive in Keilvarga. As they touched down, the leader barked orders over the radio.

"Set those people down, move, move, move! Don't kill the rotors! As soon as everyone is off, turn around and head back. 75 miles at 55º. We've got people waiting to be evacuated!"

Aqua Anu knows well of devastating Hurricanes, we are mobilizing a felt to help you after the storm has passed.

"Prime Minister Bishop?" asked President Tempest, "I apologize for how long it took them to get you to me. How can I help you?"

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The winds in Surfer's Cove were picking up. The latest sustained winds were being clocked at 43mph. A few carelessly left trash cans were blowing around, but for the most part, just branches and street signs were gently rocking in the winds. A far cry from what was about to happen.

The waves were crashing down with intense force along the white sandy beach that made Surfer's Cove Kinstantia's #1 surfing destination.

Surfer's Cove is a small town that actually is named Darlington, but it was dubbed Surfer's Cove by the great surfers of the 1960's, and now, even the city limit signs and welcome signs said SUrfer's Cove. Even the police cars say "Town of Surfer's Cove." The city council had not be able to pass a resolution to rename the town as a few of the "old timers" weren't having it.

Meanwhile, back in Dariopolis, the airport weather station was reporting sustained winds of 38 mph. People were still in the terminals trying to evacuate before Amanda, the unwelcomed guest, made her arrival.

Dariopolis, home to the largest Naval Base in Kinstantia, was ready for the storm outside of the residents still in town. The city sewer system was bolstered by a pumping system that can pump up to one inch of rain per hour. Hopefully, the rains wouldn't be so bad as to back up the pumping system. Dariopolis rests 1 foot below sea level.

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Tyler and Kevin had arrived in Trenton, which was about 40 miles inland just up Interstate 21. They pulled into Tyler's girlfriends parents house. Trenton is situated right in the heart of Harnett County. A picturesque town of about 25,000 people. The kind of suburban paradise that middle class people dream about.

Tyler, his brother Kevin, his girlfriend Mandy, and her Parents Thomas and Wilma were watching the news reports on television.

"And now, for the latest from Dariopolis with Thomas Winslow!" said the anchorman on tv.

"The outer rainbands from Hurricane Amanda are beginning to make their way through Dariopolis. With each band, the winds increase a little bit more. Already, we've seen some small trash cans, and a few newspapers blowing around, but the brunt of the storm is still well offshore. We send it to the weather center with Peter Patrelli!" said Thomas Winslow.

"Thank you, Thomas." said Peter. "Hurricane Amanda is still moving towards the Northwest around 12mph. She seems to be picking up a little bit more forward speed, which is a good thing. It means a little less time for the winds and the rains to batter Dariopolis. The maximum sustained winds are still at 190mph as reported by Air Force Recon Planes."

While watching the broadcast, Mandy took Tyler aside in the kitchen.

"So, you think that your house will be ok?" Mandy asked.

"I don't know. I mean, everything that I have that was my Mom and Dad's are in that house. I hope so." Tyler replied with sadness. "You know, last week that drunk driver that killed them was sentenced to death."

"Yeah, I heard." Mandy said as she put her arm around Tyler. "So, mom said you could stay in my room until the storm passes. I mean, she knows that you and I are sleeping together."

"Um," Tyler said with a gulp, "what about your father?"

"Well, he's the one that suggested you stay in my room. He has this thing about a man always has to protect a woman." replied Mandy.

"How, antiquated. However," Tyler said as he put both his arms around Mandy, "tonight, oh boy."

Back in the living room, Kevin intently paid attention to what the weather man was saying.

"And after striking the coastline in about 9 hours, it will head off towards the Keilvarga area as it weakens into a tropical storm. Now, back to Jonathan Roberts in our Keilvarga studios."

"I hate to sound clichéd Mr. President, but this is really a matter of what I can do for you. There are fifty CH-149 Cormorant helicopters on the tarmac of Southern Zinairian Naval Base and what I want to know is if they take off the second I hang up this phone, will they arrive in time to help the people of your nation? Also, remember that we'll be sending the Seraph immediately after the hurricane to aid in recovery."

OOC: They helis can go almost 200 MPH and the naval base they would leave from is located a little north of Venezuela.

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Almost all of the helicopters were on their second trip with their next 22 people loading in at Dariopolis.

One of the pilots said over the radio:

"It's getting kind of nasty out there, is this going to be out last trip?"

The leader radioed to the tower.

"Any news on how close the storm is? Will we be able to do another run after this one?"

"Mr Prime Minister, there are 9 hours before the eye of Amanda, according to my weather men, hits near Dariopolis. Can you get those choppers here before then?"

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(OOC: The location of Dariopolis is about where Ft Lauderdale is located in real life.)

"Zinairian Command, this is Dariopolis Tower. We have a weather update for you. Current conditions at Dariopolis International Airport. Temperature: 79 Dewpoint 67. Ceiling at 2000 feet overcast up to 50,000 feet. Winds, out of the Northeast at about 46mph sustained with higher gusts. We are experiencing Tropical Storm force winds. Squally weather continues to effect the area. Hurricane Force winds are still offshore. The eye is centered about 135 miles SE of Dariopolis Tower moving directly towards us. There will be about 2 hours before sustained winds of 75mph reach the area.

Rainband located 5 miles offshore. NexRad radar indicates moderate rainfall of up to half an inch an hour in some cells within the band. Vortex scan by radar indicates that winds will break 50 mph in this band before dipping back to around 45mph after band passes. ETA on the band is about 20 minutes. Over"

OOC: Is it two hours or nine? Or are we pretending that the phone call is happening sooner?)

"We'll try." The Prime Minister hung up and several minutes later, an additional fifty rescue copters were taking off from the naval base. Their ETA was in just over six hours.

"We're cutting it close." Muttered one of the pilots as he took off.

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In Dariopolis, the helicopters were taking off again, brining their passengers to safety.

"Tower, if we have two hours, here's the plan. We're going to take these people and we'll return here in a little over one hour. Then we'll load everyone up and we should arrive in Keilvarga with our third load just as the storm hits here. Unless we receive other orders, we'll wait out the storm there."

(OOC: Two hours before Hurricane Force Winds (75mph or greater) reach the area. and about 9 hours before the eye itself come onshore)

Hurricane Amanda Satellite Image from 2 hours ago
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/spotter1168/amandsat.jpg

"Thank you, Prime Minister." replied President Tempest.

Almost six hours later, the second fleet of Zinairian helicopters was approaching the shore.

"Dariopolis tower, this is Zinairian rescue bravo one. I am leading a fleet of fifty CH-149 Cormorants. We will all need refueling and we are capable of carrying 2250 passengers total. We should be touching down within half an hour."

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In Keilvarga, the Zinairian fleet leader had taken volunteers to keep flying through the storm. Eighteen Sea Kings were still running between Dariopolis and Keilvarga when the Cormorants started to arrive.

The last of the helicopters in Zinaire's first fleet were taking off as the first of those in the second touched down. One of the Sea King pilots looked out the window and shook his head.

"I don't know how much they'll be able to do if they're just arriving now."

Meanwhile, back at Keilvarga International Airport

"Well, when this is over, how about the two of us get some coffee?" said Clay in a seductive overtone.

'sounds great' Imelda said with an equal tone back to him.

'but for now we have to go and save some lives' she said.

The three girls ran out of the lounge area and got in the vehicle, they started the engine and roared down the empty streets, they could see the black clouds from miles away

(OOC: Dariopolis is a 2 hour drive from Keilvarga.)

Emergency Broadcast Alert tones were piercing from the television set as Tyler raced back into the living room to see what was happening.

"The Kinstantian Weather Service Forecast Office in Dariopolis has issued a Tornado Warning for Harnett County in Ordona. KWS Dopple radar indicated a tornado near the intersection of Westing Road and Ketterling Drive in North Compton. The tornado was moving southwest at 35mph. The tornado will be near Compton within 10 minutes. Near Trenton within 20 minutes. Near Rufkin in 30 minutes. Residents in the warned area should move to an interior room or a basement with no windows until the storm passes.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect for the entire area. More tornadoes from Hurricane Amanda are expected as the storm continues to move onshore.

Repeating, the KWS has issued a Tornado Warning for Harnett County for the next 30 minutes."

No sooner did those words cross the screen did another emergency tone blare out of the television speakers.

"The KWS forecast office in Dariopolis has issued a Tornado Warning for the independent city of Dariopolis in Ordona. KWS Doppler radar indicated a tornado 13 miles northeast of Dariopolis International Airport moving southwest at 30mph. The tornado will be near downtown Dariopolis in 10 minutes, The airport in 15 minutes, and Colonial Park in 20 minutes. Residents in the warned area should move to an interior room or a basement with no windows until the storm passes"

This is a Hurricane Amanda special report. Reporting from Dariopolis is Thomas Winslow

"Take a look at those waves! They have to be about 60 feet high out there in the twilight! Hurricane Amanda is making her presence known now. The latest rainbands have brought winds sustained to near 60mph at times and a few gusts over hurricane force.

The rain was coming down at nearly an inch an hour in that latest rainband. AT times the rain was at a 45 degree angle. Now, imagine that 70mph gust multiplied by nearly 4 times and you have a 190mph sustained wind. That's whats in store for us later tonight.

Also, Dariopolis and Harnett County are both under a Tornado Warning for the next 30-45 minutes.

Zinairian, Burtilanan and Kinstantian Air Force copters are frantically trying to evacuate as many people as possible from the area before the hurricane force winds prevent any further take offs.

We now take you to Surfer's Cove with Kyle Stetser."

"Thank Thomas. As you can see here, tree limbs are blowing like matchsticks against these gusts to near 80mph in this band that's just now coming onshore. It's getting hard for me to stand out here in this wind. The rain is just driving in hard feeling like pins being shot at me from a cannon. Ocean water is encroaching on the dune line, and I doubt there will be much beach left once Amanda is done with us. Let's send it back to Peter Patrelli in the Weather Center in Dariopolis!"

"Thanks guys!" said Peter as he sat at his desk "Hurricane Amanda continues to move northwest towards Dariopolis. The western eyewall is becoming visible to our radar and if we draw a line from the eyewall due northwest we can see that the eye will take aim at the southern end of Dariopolis, most likely making landfall at the mouth of the Darion River.

On its projected path, Amanda will strike the coast in about 8 hours, which, unfortunately, coinsides with a lunar high tide. We are expecting a 28 foot storm surge with this storm, which would flood much of Dariopolis. Levies around Dariopolis would definately not hold in this storm, so we're not even hoping they help. THe highest levy is 25 feet tall.

For safety sake, we will begin broadcasting from our studios 25 miles north of here in Kelin. We'll be back in an hour with another update."

Dariopolis International Airport remains closed to all commercial and passenger traffic until further notice. Also, Interstate 21's high rise bridge to Surfer's Cove is now closed to all traffic until further notice. All other high rise bridges within 100 miles of Dariopolis are closed until further notice.

"Great leader, we have gotten reports that the storm is merely 9 hours away, and we will be on the coast in 15 hours."

Hospital ship, Caridd

_______a message to Kinstantia

Our hospital ship, Caridd, is 15 hours away. If there are any changes in the storms pattern, please let us know. Good Luck!

Kolitburo, Draith Dk'low

_______a message to Feninia

We have hear of your difficulties with the rebels, and we will be willing to send our assistance. Most of our forces are currently out on other missions, however we do have a few tanks and some infantry divisions, that we can send to your aid. If you still require these, please tell us where to send them.

"Mayday, Mayday, Mayday. This is Super Tanker KarshkaMax with 200 souls on board bound for the nation of Stoklomolvi with 4 million barrels (168 million gallons) of crude oil. We are sending a general distress message to anyone who can receive this signal. Mayday, Mayday, Mayday. This is Super Tanker KarshkaMax with 200 souls on board bound for the nation of Stoklomolvi with 4 million barrels (168 million gallons) of crude oil. We are sending a general distress message to anyone who can receive this signal.

We and our escort ships have been attacked by an unknown submarine and are currently without the ability to navigate our vessel. (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13810708&postcount=8) We will run aground in less than three hours off the coast of Kinstantia. One of our escort destroyers had been sunk and the other is unable to take us on-board due to having no room left after rescuing survivors from their sister ships' wreckage.

I repeat, We and our escort ships have been attacked by an unknown submarine and are currently without the ability to navigate our vessel.We will run aground in less than three hours off the coast of Kinstantia. One of our escort destroyers had been sunk and the other is unable to take us on-board due to having no room left after rescuing survivors from their sister ships' wreckage."


"Mayday, Mayday, Mayday. This is Super Tanker KarshkaMax with 200 souls on board bound for the nation of Stoklomolvi with 4 million barrels (168 million gallons) of crude oil. We are sending a general distress message to anyone who can receive this signal......."

The Zinairian helicopters received the distress call from the KarshkaMax. The leader of Rescue Fleet Bravo muttered something to himself about no rest for the weary then radioed the rest of the Cormorants.

"This is Rescue Bravo One, we will be contacting naval command in order to gain clearance to answer that distress call."

He switched frequencies and called into Zinairian naval command.

"Command, this is Rescue Bravo One, we have received a distress call from a disabled tanker in the area. Requesting permission to send five Cormorants to assist."

The reply came back:

"Permission granted, make it quick."

The leader jumped into action, contacting the tower.

"Tower, this is Zinairian rescue bravo one, five of our choppers will be taking off empty to assist a disabled tanker."

He then sent out a message to the rescue fleet.

"Rescue Bravo 46, 47, 48, 49 and 50, come in. Are you all refueled but without passengers?"

The chorus of "affirmatives" came back from the five pilots.

"You will be responding to that distress call, good luck."

Another chorus, this time of "roger that" came over the radio.

The five helicopters took off, Rescue Bravo 46 radioed the tanker.

"KarshkaMax, come in. This is Zinairian Rescue Bravo 46. Our fleet is in the area assisting with hurricane evacuation. Five Cormorant rescue helicopters are answering your distress call, is there any way you can give us a position?"

The girls drove fast to get to the centre where they were needed most.

"KarshkaMax, this is Commander Lynn Flint, Kinstantian Navy, tell us what happened! The whole of the Kinstantian Navy is sitting in the ocean, not far from your location, and none of our submarines, destroyers, friggates, carriers, nothing detected any Unidentified vessels."

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This is a KBS News Special Report. From our Keilvarga Studios, here is Chet Chester.

Ladies and gentlemen, let's go directly to our Chief Meteorologist here in Keilvarga, Allison Silverman.

"Thanks, Chet. Hurricane Amanda's rainbands continue to pound the coast of Kinstantia. Sustained winds in Urlian Beach are reported at 50 mph, in Surfers Cove at 85mph, and in Daropolis at 90mph.

Hurricane Amanda continues to move Northwest but has slowed a bit to 9mph. Maximum sustained winds are still near 190mph, with higher gusts. Weather bouy 97887 3 miles northwest of Great Duffy Island reported sustained winds of 201mph for 5 minutes as the eyewall passed directly over the bouy. Air Force Recon Planes are still passing through the eye wall trying to get the most recent winds of the storm.

On the current forecast track, Hurricane Amanda is expected to make landfall near the mouth of the Darion River. This would put Dariopolis directly in the path of Amanda. The storm is expected to continue northwest for about 24 hours before turning northward as a frontal boundary to its west continues to push eastward.

Amanda is forecast to remain a hurricane now as it passes by Keilvarga. No strengthening is forecast, and a possible slight weakening is possible before landfall sometime overnight, most likely within 7 hours.

Tordanoes have been reported in Harnett County and near Dariopolis. Warnings are still in effect for those areas while a Tornado Watch is in effect for the coastline from Urlian Beach to Tristram Beach.

Chet, back to you."

"Thank you, Allison. Our live reporters are on the ground along the coast of Kinstantia, let's take you to Thomas Winslow in Dariopolis."

"Thank you, Chet!" said Thomas as he clung to a telephone pole to not get blown away in the torrential downpour and howling wind. "It's..very...hard...to talk.. at.. times. The wind... it's just howling here. I think.. the latest report....... was 90 sustained. But we've had to have...... gusts to.. near.... 120mph. Part of... the levy...has...already broken. Water is pouring into eastern Dariopolis as the Darion River floods..... Chet, ... back to you"

"Thanks Thomas. Stay safe. Now, let's go to Kyle Stetser in Surfer's Cove. "

"Thanks, Chet. I wanted to show you this" the camera pans to the right showing the spot where the carnival pier used to be. "The carnival pier was taken out about 15 minutes ago when a wave that must have been about 60 feet high crashed down on it. It was such an incredible sight and sound. And as we pan back towards the houses along the beach, you can already see shingles missing, some siding missing, and a small portion of a roof is gone, as well as small shrubs blowing down Ocean Avenue. Hurricane Amanda is arriving, and she isn't being quiet about it. Reporting live from Surfer's Cove, I'm Kyle Stetser."

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Tyler, Kevin and Mandy huddled in the basement as the tornado neared their house. Mandy's parents were also in the basement, but also a little drunk so they passed out.

Allison Silverman has just finished her broadcast about Hurricane Amanda. She walked over to the desk in the weather center and began mulling over the data that was sent, minute by minute, to the computer. Suddenly, over the weather printer came an urgent message. Urgent messages always caused a warning box to appear on the main weather computer.

Allison stood up from her desk and walked over to the printer. She grabbed the piece of paper that had just been printed off and began to read it. She realized that once even Amanda was gone, that the hurricane season was far from over.

She began to read the paper.

Kinstantian Hurricane Center
Tropical Storm Brian Advisory #1
4 July 2008 0930z

At 0900GMT a low pressure center located near 15.9N 42.1W or about 1500 miles ESE of Zinaire City, Zinaire had reached the criteria to be duly classified a Tropical Storm. As such, The Kinstantian Hurricane Center has begun issuing advisories on Tropical Storm Brian. Maximum sustained winds were near 45mph, with higher gusts. Brian was moving towards the west at about 17mph.

Brian is expected to continue moving almost due west for the next 5 days. Tropical Storm Brian is expected to gradually strengthen into a Hurricane by day three with winds of 90mph by the end of the forecast period.

The next advisory on Brian will be issued around 1500GMT.

OOC: Why did you give Zinaire City as the point of reference? It's way on the other side of the East Caribbean islands.

OOC: sorry Ive been working and sleeping, Im back.

By now several thousand people had been evacuated, but with time running out, Flight Commander Ash and his CO Flight Commander Charles decided to change tactics.
They wanted to get the most vunurable out first, that meant pensioners and babies, and children.

Flight Commander Charles contacted the control tower.
"Come in tower, This is FC Charles, leader of the Burtilanian rescue force, We wish to change tactics, and get the most vunurable out first, We know this is going to be unpopular, but if you can help move all people between the ages of 16 and 60 into any hurricane or storm shelter you have, and we shall evacuate children with their parents and people over 60. This is because they have less chance of surviving a storm of this maginitude. Thank you"

Until they got a reply all the copters, except Ash's and Charles' carried on evacuating whoever was next in line.

"KarshkaMax, come in. This is Zinairian Rescue Bravo 46. Our fleet is in the area assisting with hurricane evacuation. Five Cormorant rescue helicopters are answering your distress call, is there any way you can give us a position?"

First Officer Dailer hooted for joy when he heard the reply over the speakers. The Captain smiled as the tension on the bridge dropped a level. Relief was un-ashamedly shown on all the faces of the bridge crew.

Captain Hammerick responded with a huge smile on his face, “Zinairi Rescue Bravo 46, I speak for the entire ship when I give you our deepest gratitude. We are currently located...”, the captain checked the maps of the area and gave a position to the south, southeastern edge of the sub-continent, “we appreciate your efforts and will have our two helipads lit and ready for your arrival. I do want to warn you that the wind has picked up in the past hour as have the seas.”

While the Captain spoke to the incoming rescuers, First Officer Dailer began to issue orders across the ship to the crew, telling them to prepare to abandon ship when the in-bound choppers arrived. No personal items of any significant weight would be allowed (basically anything heavier than a laptop computer) to keep the helicopters from being weighed down. His eyes drifted over the ship’s near kilometer (998 meters to be exact) length and 50 meter draft then came to rest on the 70,000 square meters of deck which lay under him and he found it hard to believe that two torpedoes so tiny compared to the massive ship, could kill her so effectively. He just shook his head in disgust.

Not soon after the Captain had ended his communications with the rescue choppers, another voice broke over the radio.

"KarshkaMax, this is Commander Lynn Flint, Kinstantian Navy, tell us what happened! The whole of the Kinstantian Navy is sitting in the ocean, not far from your location, and none of our submarines, destroyers, frigates, carriers, nothing detected any Unidentified vessels."

Before Captain Hammerick could respond, Captain Yury Vladimiro of the Odin responded. "Commander Flint, this is Captain First Rank Yury Vladiomiro of the Karshkovian Navy Udaloy-class destroyer Odin assigned to escort the KarshkaMAX on her voyage to the nation of Stoklomolvi. I am unsure of your navy's capabilities, however as an ASW Warship I find it difficult to admit, comrade, that we had trouble detecting the attack until it was too late. Perhaps it was our approaching your naval ships that pushed the sub captain to attack when he did, over 200 miles off your coast. Sonar contact was intermittent and the submarine stayed deep until just before the attack. Afterward, it dove deep very quickly and we lost her after it passed below 500 meters. It was an Akula using wake-homing torpedoes...most likely Type 65's... which means the submarine is as a newer Improved Akula or Akula II boat. Given this, it is understandable that it was not detected by your naval ships who were further beyond the 15,000 meter range our ASW package was able to detect it at.

In any event, by the authority granted me by the Karshkovian Naval Command, I wish to request medical assistance for 120 wounded survivors from our sister ship, the Sovremenny class destroyer Intrepid which was sunk just a few hours ago in this attack. We do not have the medical facilities available to treat all our wounded. Will you help us?"

Captain Hammerick added to the message after the Destroyer Captain had finished, "Commander, I do not wish to alarm you but the KarshkaMAX is headed for a shallow area just off your southern coast. We do not know if it is a coral reef or other land mass, however it doesn't matter at this point. The attack has destroyed our starboard shaft and probably the propeller as well. Our rudder is not responding and my engineering team is telling me that the linkages to control that rudder are destroyed. There is no way internally to bypass the damage, as it means cutting into the hull above and below the waterline, and the seas are growing too rough to have a diver try an external repair....we lost one man trying and another was nearly lost making the attempted repairs. I hate to be the bearer of bad news Commander but if this ship is sunk or runs aground, there is a risk that our 168 million gallons of crude oil is going to be released near your shores...and with that hurricane bearing down on us....well...I just thought you deserved to know the facts, Commander."

KarshkaMax come in over. Repeat KarshkaMax come in over. This is the medical ship Caridd. We are coming to your assistance and will assist all wounded. We will attempt to take as many crude oil barrels as possible for the time being, and as many men that wish to come aboard. We are going to arrive in Kinstantia 4 hours after the storm has hit, so as to assist rescue operations. We will arrive at you in less than 30 minutes. Over.

The girls soon arrived in the storm stricken town, they left the truck underground and grabbed their medic back packs.

News of Hurricane Amanda hadn't reached the watchful hurricane center for the UIS chain. But the message of Brain had been faxed to their office. The militia guards were watching the situation, one female one male. Just two of them in the office watching the weather. They were Weather Monitors.

Kinstantian Hurricane Center
Tropical Storm Brian Advisory #1
4 July 2008 0930z

At 0900GMT a low pressure center located near 15.9N 42.1W or about 1500 miles ESE of Zinaire City, Zinaire had reached the criteria to be duly classified a Tropical Storm. As such, The Kinstantian Hurricane Center has begun issuing advisories on Tropical Storm Brian. Maximum sustained winds were near 45mph, with higher gusts. Brian was moving towards the west at about 17mph.

Brian is expected to continue moving almost due west for the next 5 days. Tropical Storm Brian is expected to gradually strengthen into a Hurricane by day three with winds of 90mph by the end of the forecast period.

The next advisory on Brian will be issued around 1500GMT.

"Hmm, looks like a tropical storm is moving to the west. It could hit us."

"Any word on strength?"

"Looks like it could be upgraded to hurricane status. From the direction it's moving it could very likely swing our way."

"We best keep an eye on it. What are the odds it would from a Complete Trail?"

"Odds are favorable given current wind and jet stream conditions. At the least it will clip Aurora and possibly Hoshino. But worst it will hit all of us again."

"We are in season."

"Should we post a message?"

"Maybe not, if we keep getting everyone riled up about hurricanes, we'll lose the few embassies we have."

"This building is built to withstand a Devastating hurricane."

"We got lucky with the last one, it wasn't as strong as we had predicted and it weakened as it moved over the islands. It was a glorified monsoon. Plus we weren't fully in season yet. Now we are."

"Well we shouldn't get too pessimistic. It could just hit one or two, or even spin off with out touching us."

"Let's keep our eyes peeled Pacifica."

OOC: Karshkovia, at your current position the helicopters won't be able to reach you for about five hours. They're taking off from Dariopolis (its RL equivalent is Ft. Lauderdale) and the position you gave is about 150 miles south of New York (by my estimation). If you were headed for South Carolina or Georgia (still talking RL reference points, of course), then we could reach you in 2-3 hours. Those coasts also have some reefs of something, it looks like. So, you can edit your post so it's closer or you can leave it and I'll probably cancel the mission and leave you to the mercy of the medical ship.

Zinairian Weather Institute Headquarters, Belle-Côte

Meteorologist Andrew Hyde had just received news of Tropical Storm Brian. He called his supervisor over.

"Sir, there's a report of a tropical storm 1500 miles to the east of us moving in."

He showed the senior meteorologist his screen where he had a satellite image showing the tropical storm and Zinaire. He traced a line west with his finger.

"The storm's going to come across like this. Before it reaches us, it'll have to go through the Eastern Caribbean island chain which may slow or stop it. Even if it doesn't though, the storm will come ashore on Zinaire in this section here."

He indicated the wide section of land covering almost half of South Zinaire that had only jungle in it.

"Even if it does hit us, it will have to go over miles and miles and miles of jungle to get to Tiamona. I think we're safe on this one."

(ooc: I modified my posts to set her up nearer to the Caribbean waters. From what I gathered, the ship should be less than 50km from the shore but traveling at ~16kph it should take about ~3 hours or so before it runs aground somewhere near 'florida'. The hurricane would hit the ship in full force about an hour or two after she would run aground.)

KarshkaMax come in over. Repeat KarshkaMax come in over. This is the medical ship Caridd. We are coming to your assistance and will assist all wounded. We will attempt to take as many crude oil barrels as possible for the time being, and as many men that wish to come aboard. We are going to arrive in Kinstantia 4 hours after the storm has hit, so as to assist rescue operations. We will arrive at you in less than 30 minutes. Over.

The Captain was glad there were rescuers on their way, however he was unsure if the Caridd captain was joking or serious in his comment about the oil. "Medical Ship Caridd, this is KarshkaMAX. We'll take any help we can get, but all the wounded would be on our destroyer escort the Odin. While we also appreciate your willingness to take on some of the oil, KarshkaMAX doesn't store it in 'barrels' as I believe you are thinking (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/16/Oil_tanker_%28side_view%29.PNG/800px-Oil_tanker_%28side_view%29.PNG). In any case, we are happy to have your help"

OOC: Okay, good. And I think Caridd was planning to fill all their catheter bags with oil.

"KarshkaMAX, this is Rescue Bravo 46, that's good news for both of us. We're almost at your position already. ETA is in twenty minutes. Hang in there."

Twenty Minutes Later

Rescue Bravo 46 radioed the rest of the tanker rescue detachment.

"Rescue Bravo 47, you and I will be setting down on the helipads to load up first."

"Roger that."

"The rest of you, I hope you're ready to earn your paycheck today. You'll be doing hoist extractions until we're all loaded up and have cleared the helipads for you."

"Roger that." Came back the reply from the other three helicopters.

Each Cormorant had two rescue technicians onboard who were trained in hoist extractions. Those on Rescue Bravo 48, 49 and 50 strapped themselves into the hoist.

"KarshkaMAX, this is Rescue Bravo 46, clear the helipads, we're almost there."

Battling the winds, Rescue Bravo 46 and 47 landed on the ships helipads and prepared to receive the evacuees. Hovering above the deck, rescue techs lowered themselves from the other three helicopters.

Meanwhile, back in Kinstantia.....

Hurricane Amanda was sparing no punches. Rainband after rainband crashed on shore as the powerful Hurricane steadily moved northwest towards the coastline.

In Dariopolis, winds were now sustained at the airport at 95mph and gusts were as high as 120mph. Rain poured down, and combined with the winds, it almost looked like the rain was coming down sideways. The eye of Hurricane Amanda was only a few hours from coming on shore on the southside of Dariopolis. As the storm approached, water was crashing through the broken levy near downtown Dariopolis. The airport, however, wasn't flooding. It's flood walls were secured.

Over in Surfers Cove, some 50 miles away from Dariopolis to the south, winds were sustained around 75mph with gusts to near 100mph. Water covered almost the entire shoreline and the dunes looked like they were soon to be over taken by the rising water. What boardwalk there was in Surfer's Cove wa splintered by the waves.

Immediate Broadcast Bulletin
Kinstantian Hurricane Center
Hurricane Amanda Advisory 21

Powerful Hurricane Amanda Nears Coast of the State of Ordona

The eye of Hurricane Amanda was located near 25.1N 78.7W or about 75 miles SE of Dariopolis, Ordona, Kinstantia. Maximum sustained winds are near 190mph with gusts near 215mph. Amanda was moving towards the Northwest near 13mph.

Amanda is forecast to continue moving Northwest over the next 24 hours. On this track, the eye of Hurricane Amanda should make landfall near the mouth of the Darion River near the south end of Dariopolis. Precautions to protect life and property should already be complete. After 24 hours, Amanda, in a weakening state, will begin to move northward as a frontal boundary enters the area. Amanda will continue to move northward for hours 24-48 before turning Northeast and increasing her forward speed.

Amanda is expected to maintain her intensity through landfall. Just after landfall, the hurricane will begin to weaken as it presses inland. Amanda is expected to remain a hurricane 24 hours after landfall. Amanda, as she turns northward, will begin to weaken rapid as it begins to become absorbed by the frontal bounday. By 48-72 hours out, Amanda will have become absorbed by the front.


Immediate Broadcast Bulletin
Kinstantian Hurricane Center
Tropical Storm Brian Advisory 02

Tropical Storm Brian strengthens slowly over warm ocean waters.

The center of Tropical Storm Brian was located near 16.1N 47.8W or about 1320 miles ESE of Zinaire City, Zinaire. Maximum sustained winds have increased to 55mph with higher gusts. Brian is moving west at about 20mph.

Tropical Storm Brian is expected to continue moving on a general westward direction for the next 4 days until a trough dips down and begins to steer the system more towards the Northwest. Gradual strengthening is forecast over the next few days and Brian could become a hurricane within 72 hours.

The Burtilanian helicopters had decided it was too dangerous to fly anymore, and unwillingly left the remaining thousands to the plight of the hurricane, each man on board the copters, religous or not, prayed for the safety and well being of each of the souls left behind.
The group of 60 helicopters moved southwards towards a large field out of the path of the hurricane. When she had passed they would request to refuel at another airfield and then begin the search for survivors.
Meanwhile, 10 chinooks with men, medical supplies and rescue equipment began their journey towards Kinstantia.

_____from the bridge of hospital ship Caridd
_________message to Kinstantia

We will be at your coastline within 8 hours, at which we shall assist any and all rescue operations. We shall take any wounded that you would wish, and shall do our best.
_________end message

"Caridd, this is Kinstantian Naval Command. Do not attempt to come near the coastline until the storm has passed completely. 8 hours from now, Hurricane Amanda will be moving inland, but not far enough inland to protect your vessel, over."

The winds of Hurricane Amanda were powerful. Glass windows from the skyscrapers of downtown Dariopolis were breaking as tree limbs and debris of all sorts slammed into them as shards of glass crashed onto the streets below. At Dariopolis International Airport, the weather reporting station was reporting sustained winds of 120mph with gusts pushing 145mph.

Down in the terminals, several thousand people remained as they couldn't be rescued in time. The sound of the howling wind resonating throughout the terminals was deafening at times.

Shirley Sanchez and her grandson, Sean, were huddled near the baggage claim area. The sound of objects crashing into the walls could be heard from all around.

"Grandma," Sean asked, "you think these windows are going to hold? I mean, I've seen tree branches the size of telephone poles slamming into them."

"Sean, I sure hope so. If those windows break, we're screwed." Shirley replied.

Meanwhile, back in Trenton, Tyler and his girlfriend were in her room.

"This storm is getting terrible." Tyler said as he took his shirt off.

"I know, but at least it's not as bad here as it is in Dariopolis." Mandy replied as she crawled into bed. "I mean, the wind can't be any stronger than a normal thunderstorm right now. So, let's stop worrying about the storm, and get your skinny ass in bed with me."

Tyler get into the bed next to his girlfriend, they turned off the lights.

Back in Surfer's Cove

Kyle Stetser, the young, cute, new news reporter for KBS News in Dariopolis was inside the hotel were the crew was stationed to ride out Hurricane Amanda. He'd just come inside from taking a wind reading with his hand held anemometer. Sustained winds were about 100mph and gusts were around 120mph. Kyle walked upstairs to his second floor room. A cell phone could be heard ringing in his pocket.

"Hello?" said Kyle. "Oh, Bill, it's you....... in five minutes?...... yeah, I'll get my poncho and head outside with the camera crew........... Thomas, then me, then back to the studio........ 45 seconds?....... ok." Kyle hung the phone up.

He walked into his room, grabbed his poncho and knocked on the door across the hall from his. A man that could only be described as the last remaining hippy appeared from the room, which smelled like reefer. "Yeah, man, we rollin?" he asked

"I don't know about rollin, but I know you're flyin!" Kyle said with a smile. "Be downstairs in 5 minutes. " And with that Kyle turned and walked downstairs.

The aging hippy came walking down the stairs, camera in hand, smoking a cigarette at the same time. His torn jeans and wife beater tank top just looked like they hadn't been washed since last year's hurricane season. Timothy Preston, however, was one of the best news cameramen in the business.

He walked outside, under the awning that was their only shielding from the rain. Blocking the view of the water was a large, wooden fence which was still holding in the storm. It helped block the winds from knocking them around. From the ocean, the sounds of the waves crashing like a thousand pounds of metal could be heard.

"So man, like, stand here, facing the town, with the fence behind you. It'll keep the wind and rain off of you better than this awning." Timothy said.

"I like it." Kyle replied as he stood in position.

"Ok man, like Bill said we go live in 5...4...3..." Timothy said as he motioned 2 and one to Kyle.

"Thanks, Thomas!" Kyle said with a smile into the camera. "We've found a somewhat safe place to stand to keep broadcasting live from outside here in Hurricane Amanda."

Suddenly, the wind just roared loudly, and the sound of cracking wood could be heard as the wooden fence broke free and slammed into the back of Kyle's head, knocking him into the camera, and knocking Timothy off into the brick wall. The wind relentlessly blew in from the ocean as Kyle tried to stand back up.

BLAM! A loud thud was hear above as a tree branch slammed into the glass windows above where they were standing. Shards of glass rained down on the two men. From the ear pieces of both men, Bill kept asking if everything was alright in the frantic way that only a news producer could.

Timothy stood up the best he could, bleeding from being cut by glass, but alive. He looked over where Kyle was laying. A large shard of glass was imbedded in Kyles neck, and blood just poured profusely. Kyle wasn't even moving. As the wind let up a bit, he managed to move over towards Kyle. Kyle wasn't breathing.

"Call EMS! He's bleeding, he's not breathing! GET A DOCTOR!" Timothy cried.

From inside the hotel, the frantic screaming could barely be heard over the wind. People rushed to where the newsmen were broadcasting, and saw the bloody scene. An elderly man came walking outside.

"I'm a doctor. Dr. Edward Barnes." He said as he walked outside. He cautiously walked over to where Kyle was laying. He saw the glass sticking out of Kyle's neck, and the large pool of blood below it.

"Is he ok, doc?" asked a tearful Timothy. The doctor didn't reply. He checked for a pulse. None. He checked for breathing, none.

The doctor called 9-1-1 on his cell phone, but got no reply. The doctor carefully started examining Kyle's neck, and noticed that there was a part of a vein sticking out of the cut. The doctor just closed his own eyes and turned away.

"What is it, Doc?" asked Timothy.

"His jugular has been cut. He's not breathing, and he doesn't have a pulse. There isn't much we can do here. I'm afraid he's dead."

Imelda, Cindy and Charlotte saw some injured people in the streets, they quickly scooped them up and treated them in the van, avoiding flying objects.

OOC: I love shirley's response to her grandson! LOL

IC:

The Burtilanian Rescue Team all huddled around moniters from within the helicopters, a few engineers had managed to fiddle with them enough for them to receive the news reports from a makeshift ariel. They watched in awe at te destruction they were to deal with in half a day or so. Some men still prayed, the more sceptical had given up, knowing tha the chance of finding many survivors would be small.
The Chinooks would fly in from the south and land close to the southern coast for until Amanda had passed, it was too dangerous to fly further inland.

Hurricane Amanda continued pressing towards the coastline. Howling - nay, screaming winds ripped through Dariopolis. They eye of Hurricane Amanda was coming close. Sustained winds at the weather reporting station at Dariopolis International Airport were recorded at 165mph, with gusts to near 200 mph. The scene around the fourth largest city in Kinstantia was utter destruction, and the worst was just off shore.

At the Airport, Shirley and her Grandson Sean had moved towards the ticketing booths as the windows were cracking under the pressure of flying objects. Every so often a blue flash could be seen in the distance as transformers blew as telephone poles were being knocked down like matchsticks.

Suddenly a very bright, blue flash occurred outside the window nearest them and the airport was flung in to utter darkness. Within a minute, the flood lights came back on.

In the control tower, which was rocking slightly under the pressure, the air traffic controllers were monitoring their computer screens. They had back-up generators to make sure they could still monitor any nearby air traffic. One man, Earl Graves, was watching radar.

The eye of Amanda, though compact, was headed almost right for the airport. In his best estimate, they had maybe one hour before it hit the coastline. The weathermen were right. It was on a bee line for the mouth of the Darion River.

Back in Trenton, Tyler and Mandy were holding each other after their moments of passion. They could hear the roaring winds and see the trees beginning to bend. The winds were near 90mph there.

From downstairs they could hear Kevin, Tylers younger brother, screaming. Tyler jumped up out of bed, put on some boxer shorts, and ran downstairs.

"Whats wrong, Kevin?" Tyler said as he entered the living room.

Kevin just pointed at the window. Tyler moved towards the window and looked out and saw something he had never seen before. The roof of the house across the street was blowing off and chunks were headed towards the house. Tyler quickly grabbed Kevin and pulled him into the bathroom, at the same time calling for Mandy to come downstairs to safety.

With a thud, Mandy bounced down the steps and follow Tyler and Kevin. Mandy's parents had become concerned and had headed off to the local shelter. Tyler Mandy and Kevin decided to wait out the storm.

The whole house started shaking as a ferocious wind gust barreled through the neighborhood. The sound of crashing could be heard from the living room as the tall pine trees in front of the house began to become uprooted. The big one in front of the living room crashed onto the house.

The door to the bathroom flung open as nearly 110mph winds raced into the house. The roof ripped off of the walls, exposing the three to the force of Amanda. Kevin was panicking, Mandy was crying, and Tyler was thinking.

Down in Surfer's Cove, Kyle's body was dragged inside. The 22 year old lay dead in the lobby of the hotel. Timothy was crying at the tragic loss of such a cool person. Both Timothy and Dr. Barnes were covered in blood from moving Kyle.

Over in Keilvarga, the President awaited any news from the state of Ordona. But none was to be heard as the storm was still tearing into the ocean side towns and cities. President Tempest paced back and forth in his office as he heard the weather reports over the television that the worst was yet to come.

At the KBS Headquarters in Keilvarga, the news department was quiet. All live reports from the storm were canceled until further notice. Having one of their reporters killed by Hurricane Amanda, live on air, was a sobering experience for them. Kyle's family was already there, speaking with the CEO of KBS, Herbert Walker.

Back in Dariopolis, Thomas Winslow was mourning the loss of his colleague and friend. He was nearly inconsolable as the two were inseparable. They had become best friends at the Keilvarga studios from the moment Kyle walked in. They were both young and full of life.

One hour later in Dariopolis

190mph winds reached the city. Buildings were crumbling under the pressure of the winds, the eye wall was coming on shore. the 28 foot storm surged turned into a 30 foot storm surge. The first 10 miles inland was completely flooded. Those people left behind were essentially gone. Dead bodies began floating on top of the flood waters. The scene was one of total destruction.

At KBS Studios in Keilvarga, the news cast was in full swing.

"Mark it, 3:42am, July 4, 2008. Hurricane Amanda makes landfall at the mouth of the Darion River. Let's all pray for those still in the path of this storm." Said Meteorologist Lynn Swan.

In Surfer's Cove, the motel where Kyle Was staying was dark. Winds of 145mph were howling. The storm surge had flooded everything around and the sand bags were holding, for now.

In Trenton, 115mph wind gusts were terrifying Tyler, Mandy and Kevin as the storm raged around them with no protection. They huddled in the bathtub with whatever towels they could find to cover themselves.

At Dariopolis International Airport, the scene was much the same. Flood waters surrounded the airport. Sandbags kept much of the water out, but portions of the roofs were failing in the terminals. People were panicked, but still alive. Shirley huddled with her grandson.

Then, nothing. The wind stopped. The rain too. The eye of Hurricane Amanda was passing over head. There was maybe 20 minutes before it began again, but for now, it was quiet.

_____message to the Kinstantian government

This is the medical ship Caridd. We have received your message and are withinh 50 nautical miles of your nearest port. Please advise us, as to when it's safe to make landfall.

This is Kinstantian Naval Command. Hurricane Amanda has made landfall in southern Dariopolis. You may port at Urlian Beach facilities. Once the storm has passed, you will be needed badly in Dariopolis. Over.

(OOC: Time for work. Will be back later tonight.)

Kinstantia naval command, this is the medical ship Caridd. Message understood, and being followed. Might we get food, water, and fuel resupplyed? We are running low, and need to resupply. We appologize for asking this. We will be docking within one hour over.

OOC: I've been without internet access (at work) for the past 14 hours, so sorry if this is a little screwy chronologically. Just pretend it works.

All of Rescue Fleet Alpha was now safely on the ground but the 45 helicopters of Rescue Fleet Bravo that were still helped hurricane evacuees felt like they were being chased by the storm as they sped towards Keilvarga.

For Rescue Bravo 38, fate was making things especially difficult. One of the rescue techs heard a loud cracking noise. Sticking his head into the wind, he looked out the bay doors and saw a large crack forming across the tail rotor housing. (OOC: rotor cracking like this is an actual problem on this kind of helicopter and downed a British one a while back). Trying not to distress the passengers, he explained what he saw to the pilot to land the helicopter anywhere he could. The pilot nodded grimly and radioed the fleet.

"Rescue Fleet Bravo, this is Rescue Bravo 38, we are going down, I repeat, we are going down. Get helicopters out here pronto to bring us in. I don't care if they're ours, just get them out here."

"Roger that." Came the reply from Rescue Bravo One.

"Tower, this is Zinairian Rescue Bravo One. We have a bird down with fifty crew and passengers. We need you to send out helicopters to pick them up pronto."

Meanwhile, on Rescue Bravo 38, one of the rescue techs was telling the passengers the situation.

"The casing of our tail rotor has developed a crack. We won't be able to make it to Keilvarga so the pilot is looking for somewhere to put us down before we crash. Rescue choppers are coming to pick us up."

The pilot indicated that they were about to land.

"Brace yourselves for landing, everyone."

A couple seconds later, the helicopter hit the ground heavily and the bottom of the craft could be felt crumpling.

"Help should be arriving in just a couple minutes. We're all going to be all right."

OOC: Other nations are free to step in and send their helicopters to rescue them (all fifty of them, mind) or if no one does, we'll rescue them in the next post.

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Meanwhile, the ZMS Seraph, a Zinairian hospital ship, was making its way towards Kinstantia and a fleet of Globemasters carrying supplies were prepared to take off as soon as the storm had passed.

NEWS RELEASE

“Jujuburghia Kids Can” Campaign Launched to Aid Amanda Victims

The Jujuburghian Ministry for Education today announced the “Jujuburghia Kids Can Campaign” to encourage students and educators to collect donations for victims of Hurricane Amanda.

“Today I'm calling on students and educators to join "JUJUBURGHIA KIDS CAN: Collecting Pennies (and More) for the Victims of Hurricane Amanda," said Minister Ephraim Eltayeb. “This is a voluntary, nationwide initiative to collect money to help with humanitarian aid.”

"I am heartened by the many students and educators who have already 'rolled up their sleeves' and pitched in donating money and materials for the hurricane victims. My own Ministry staff joined the effort and raised 6,327 Bears for bottled water donations," noted Minister Eltayeb. "Much has already begun, no effort is too small as the needs are great."

"We are asking schools to let my office know what they are doing and we will be giving public appreciation and recognition for their efforts," said Minister Eltayeb. "The campaign is simple and direct. I know I can count on Jujuburghia kids to help out."

Aboard the KarshkaMAX the crew watched the helicopters descend from the sky, buffeted by the growing winds.

As Rescue Bravo 46 and 47 settled on the helipads set far out on the edges of the top of the superstructure, a few of the men and women of the crew loaded onto the helicopters in an orderly fashion, while others gathered to be winched up to the other hovering rescue helicopters.

Captain Hammerick watched as the First Officer oversaw the evacuation, bawling out orders on his walkie-talkie to department heads, who in turn were talking to crew managers who were keeping the crew calm during the evac.

The small regular army unit stationed on the KarshkaMAX had already been dispatched to the Odin an hour before to help with the wounded until the medical ship arrived.

When the first helicopters had landed and were ready to lift off, Ben Dailer turned to Captain Hammerick, "How long until she runs around"?

"One hour, give or take a few minutes," the Captain said, without looking at his wrist watch.

"Do you think we will all be evacuated by then, Sir?"

"At this pace, I see no reason why it would still be here, one way or another."

Ben looked over at his Skipper, "Why, I would think it would make a difference. Leaving means we live to see another day, staying means we possibly die in an explosion or fire when this ship runs aground."

Captain Hammerick sighed as if the weight of the world was about to collapse on his shoulders and there was nothing he could do about it.

"Ben, when this ship runs aground, it will be the worse tanker spill in history. Sixteen times the Exxon spill...Our names will be in the papers as the command crew. Everyone will be playing, "Monday Morning Quarterback", second guessing what we should have done. Boards of inquiry we will sit though for the next five years, the civil lawsuits, the papers and television shows that will slander our names, to the point we will never be employable again."

The Captain pointed to the crew waiting to be rescued, "None of them will be blamed, nor will their names be in the paper. They will go on with their lives as if nothing happened...except a few who will brag in a bar or to family that they lived through a submarine torpedo attack."

"Captain, how is our fault? We were attacked! We didn't do anything to provoke this! I just don't see how-"

"Ben, it doesn't matter who is to blame or not. When this oil hits open water and the entire eco-system in this region is damaged...or even destroyed...for the next twenty to thirty years, of course we will be blamed because we were at the controls. Ben, you think the media hounds will rather run a story of a submarine that damaged the ship six hours ago and have no picture to run when they tell the story, or do you think they are going to say, "After a torpedo attack crippled their ship, Captain Hammerick and his First Officer Ben Dailer, had six hours to figure out a way to gain back their steering and get their vessel pointed away from shallow water. Let's post up a picture of each of them and say they were to blame. Sure the sub attacked them but they had lots of time to figure something out...right?" Just think Ben...you know it and I know this is what is to be of our lives from this moment forward. And you know the worst thing? This hurricane is going to strike the tanker and crude oil will be carried up through the waves and high tide onto the land. Just wait until that oil is under a downed power line or finds an open flame... Remember the Tora Valley spill about 23 years ago? 12.5 million gallons of crude oil were released along the Servainian coast. It completely ruined the fishing grounds off their coast, coated their beaches with crude oil for over 200 kilometers. The Servainians still haven't recovered, and 5 known local species of wildlife were made extinct. What do you think 168 million gallons will do to Kistantia? What do you think their government and their people will want to do with US?"

Ben felt uneasy. He didn't want to believe his Captain, but he had seen how the world treated people and this was exactly what they probably would do.

"I think I am going to be sick."

The Captain looked over at his First Officer's frightened eye, "On the bright side, your mug will be all over in newspapers and TV shows. I'm sure some young thing will see your mug and probably fall madly in love. Hah! Come, let us find a helicopter and let come what may."


One hour later

The KarshkaMAX's grounding was serene, almost tranquil. The reef she hit was at the edge a sea-cliff, where the ocean bottom rises from over 200 meters to less than 10 meters in a very short distance. The rougher seas slowed her to under 14 knots before she hit the bottom, but that was still enough potential energy built up to send the massive ship far up the reef. At a distance above the water, everything seemed peaceful. On board, the sound of thousands of nails scratching against a blackboard battered the inside of the ship. Items were thrown from their place. Dishes crashed against the walls in the galley, and on the bridge the Captain's forgotten coffee mug fell to the floor where it smashed into many pieces, spraying lukewarm coffee around and empty bridge.

As a credit to the engineers that designed her, the first hull held up against the battering it took rather well. It wasn't penetrated until the ship had traveled about 150 meters through the shoals. Rock and coral were ripped up from the reef and tossed away from the ship. Fish and ocean creatures of all sorts fled before the titanic intruder came too close and returned after it had past.

When the water depth reached less than 8 meters the primary hull started pealing back exposing the secondary hull to the reef. This hull was not designed to take the same punishment that the primary had been so it was penetrated almost immediately. It stripped away nearly immediately, leaving the third and final hull to deal with the ocean's bottom. Surprisingly, the third hull was able to last the longest, but even it had limits which were reached when the ship was approximately 700 meters into the shoal. Acres upon acres of the ship's hull were pealed away and left behind in it's wake, and left the ship looking as if some had cut away the bottom of the tanker.

No one that had built the great ship envisioned what was about to happen, so no precautions had been taken to prevent it. There was no slow leak or single compromised compartment that was releasing oil. Every storage tank on the ship had been literally stripped of it's bottom, and was now vented to the sea. In one moment in time, the entire 168 million gallons of crude oil being carried by the KarshkaMAX hit the ocean floor and trailed behind the dying ship marking it as mortally wounded. As the water depth reached six meters, the great ship quickly lost momentum and it slowly came to rest just over 1 kilometer from were it first ran aground. For thirty minutes, oil raced out of holes in the side of the tanker, were the hulls had ripped on the sides of the ship...some holes nearly the size of the Odin.

167 million gallons of crude were in the water when fumes on the ship were ignited by an electrical spark from a fallen high-pressure sodium vapor light used to illuminate the ship's deck . An enormous fireball ripped from the deck skyward, followed quickly by two more explosions of highly flammable oil fumes. Those humans crazy enough to be outside as the edge of the hurricane hit, 90 miles to the south of KarshkaMAX could see the northern part of their sky light up as if the sun had broken through the clouds, just for an instant, and then left a reddish-pink glow which slowly faded away.

Three kilometers away, on the Odin, Captain Vladimiro was out on the decking, watching his escort through binoculars when the ship exploded. The searing light made him instinctively throw his arm up to protect his face and even at the distance of the Odin the heat of the fire warmed his exposed flesh as if it were a noon day sun on a cloudless summer day. The shockwave that followed seconds later struck the ship with a gust of over-pressured air, ringing against the hull furiously, though no real damage was done. Trees near the shoreline, however, were either completely uprooted or had their trunks snapped near the ground. They were all stripped of their branches and leaves.

Though fires consumed oil still inside the ship and on the surface surrounding the vessel, the hurricane's growing wind and driving rain soon started and quenched the fires on the ocean before they could burn off more than half a million gallons of crude oil. The fire inside the great ship raged on out of control. The million gallons of oil trapped inside the ship burned hot, expelling great plumes of thick black smoke from the holes in the decking of the ship. The oil outside the ship to a distance of 700 meters literally extended all the way down to the ocean's bottom and it was still extending as a wall of oil, as the slick had not had a chance to expand very far and start thinning out.

And now the Natural Disaster, Hurricane Amanda was about to strike the Man-Made Disaster, the 167 million gallons of crude oil spilled from the KarshkaMAX....

(ooc: I'll let Kinstantia take the spill from there if they are so inclined. I set it up so if they want to press for political, economic, or even military measures against Karshkovia, they can.)

(OOC: Role play anything you need to that relates to things going on while Amanda pushes through Dariopolis and further into Kinstantia. I'm gonna soon send Amanda away and deal with aftermath.)

ooc: sent you a private communique Kinstantia via your telegrams.


Oh, BTW bump.

The five helicopters carrying the tanker crew were racing towards the safety of Keilvarga.

"It'll just be a couple more minutes." The pilot of Rescue Bravo 48 told his passengers.

Eight minutes later, the helicopters touched down amid high winds and news of a crashed Cormorant. Two Sea Kings had been sent to the scene and would arrive to rescue the crash victims.

Rescue Bravo 38: Crash Site

"Rescue Bravo 38, come in. This is Keilvarga tower, choppers are on their way. If you can, send up a flare."

"Roger that. Flare's heading up."

The pilot pulled a flare gun off his jumpsuit and jumped out of the cockpit. He fired the flare straight up.

Soon the downed evacuees and airmen could hear helicopters approaching and moments later, two Sea Kings came into view. Struggling against the wind, the helicopters landed and opened the doors.

"You'll have to squeeze in, we're only supposed to be carrying 44 between us."

Grateful for any ride, however cramped, the crash victims climbed aboard the two helicopters.

They arrived at Keilvarga to cheers.

"KarshkaMAX, this is Kinstantian Naval Command. Via GPS tracking we've pin-pointed your location to Grandy Duffy Island. Amanda is passing into Kinstantia, and we are getting ready to set sail to your exact location. The USS Nathaniel J Tempest and her battle group will be searching the international waters for any hostile naval vessels.

The USS Anderson and her battle group will approach your location with aid supplies to assist you to the best of our ability.

The USS Kinstantia will be coming home from Californion to assist in recover efforts here in Kinstantia. Over"

In Keilvarga, the winds were whipping as a weakening Amanda continued to press inland. Reports from Dariopolis and Surfer's Cove were almost non exsistant at this point, and the people of Keilvarga, the nations largest city, were apprehensive at best.

The latest weather reports say that Hurricane Amanda has sustained winds of 120mph, with gusts to near 145mph and will pass almost directly over Keilvarga later tonight with winds of 90mph.

Meanwhile, back in Dariopolis....

The storm was slowly passing. Sustained winds were around 100mph with higher gusts on the western side of town.... 80mph on the eastern side of town. The water that had piled onto the beaches was forced back into the ocean as the winds were now coming in from the southwest.

Hurricane Amanda was moving inland away from the coast. Within a few hours, search, rescue and recovery operations would begin to search for the nearly 1 million Kinstantians between Surfer's Cove and Tristram Beach that weren't evacuated prior to landfall.

The 10 chinooks had thought it safe enough to meet up with the other 60 helicopters. In a two large fields the 70 helicopters rearranged into new groups ready to go out to different locales and search for survivors.

the C.O, Flight Commander Charles, sent out a call to the nearest airport, requesting for all 70 of the Burtilanian Search and Rescue party to be refuelled, ready to continue the operation in the next few hours.

The chinooks bought with them another 120 soldiers, medical aid, and other rescue supplies.

New Flight Groups

BSR 1
2 chinook
2 HH-96D Emergency Medical Evacuation
2 UH-96D Air Ambulance
8 HH-96B Combat Search and Rescue
Leader: FC Charles
+48 men

BSR 2
2 chinook
2 HH-96D Emergency Medical Evacuation
2 UH-96D Air Ambulance
8 HH-96B Combat Search and Rescue
Leader: FC Ash
+48 men

BSR 3
2 chinook
2 HH-96D Emergency Medical Evacuation
2 UH-96D Air Ambulance
8 HH-96B Combat Search and Rescue
Leader: FC Sutton
+48 men

BSR 4
2 chinook
2 HH-96D Emergency Medical Evacuation
2 UH-96D Air Ambulance
8 HH-96B Combat Search and Rescue
Leader: FC Atesh
+48 men

BSR 5
2 chinook
2 HH-96D Emergency Medical Evacuation
2 UH-96D Air Ambulance
8 HH-96B Combat Search and Rescue
Leader: FC Caz
+48 men

We are within three hours of surferscove.

Daybreak. Amanda was inland, and the weather was nearly calm in Dariopolis and Surfer's Cove.

The first images were beginning to fliter in slowly from Surfer's Cove. One man, Rex Finnigan, sent this picture to KBS News of what used to be his neighbordhood in Surfer's Cove:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/spotter1168/surferscove.jpg

And from Dariopolis, a KBS News Helicopter took this image from near the mouth of the Darion River.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/spotter1168/dariopdamage.jpg

The people of Kinstantia were awaiting for information.

This is a KBS News Special Report. Reporting from Keilvarga is Chet Chester.

Good day, Kinstantia. Hurricane Amanda pushes into Keilvarga today. High winds, and heavy rain have shut down the Capital City today. However, this storm is much weaker than it was.

The reports coming out of Surfer's Cove is one of complete and total destruction. Few buildings are still standing and those that are standing are severely damaged.

In Dariopolis, KBS News Helicopter pilot Jack Johnson said that the city was in ruins. We spoke with im via phone a few minutes ago:

"Chet, this is Jack Johnson, and I'm not seeing anything that tells me that anyone could have lived through this storm. There are dead bodies floating on the flooded Darion River while many neighborhood are simply gone. Downtown Dariopolis fair relatively well, but the glass from every skyscraper is gone. Some buildings are mearly just shells now. I... I.. cannot even fathom what people went through here"

That was an emotional Jack Johnson. We now return you to your regularly scheduled programming.

OOC: reply to my request to refuel at an airport, and my craft will begin the rescuing of survivors. =D

"Burtilana Command, this is Keilvarga Tower. Set course to 270 and head 75 miles to Dawson International Airport. That is the nearest operable airport. Over"

The 99 Zinairian helicopters were refueled and prepared to begin SAR operations as soon as the tower deemed it safe. The surviving Cormorants had been inspected for signs of rotor cracking and, content that the RB38 crash was a fluke, they'd been given the go-ahead to participate in the next phase of operations. Now they just needed to wait for the tower's word....

"We thank you, we shall be there in an hour or so. The helicopters will come in 5 groups in 20 minute slots. Please could you have fuel tankers at the ready for a speedy refuelling. Thank you"
FC Charles replied, before going out with a megaphone, he told them to gear up and to get ready to fly out, telling each pilot the directions.

BSR 2 would reach the airport first.

All five squads were refulled and enroute to the disaster stricken areas. BSR 1, 5 + 3 were heading to Dariopolis, BSR 4 were going to Surfer's Cove, BSR 2 were sent to Trenton.
Soon they would be back in the state of Ordona, rescuing and saving the lives of all the survivors left.

At Dariopolis International Airport, the winds had calmed. The storm had passed. Broken windows were everywhere. Parts of the roof were missing. People looked like they had been in a wind tunnel. It was strangely quiet. Everyone was in shock.

Back in Trenton,Tyler, Mandy and Kevin emerged from the tub. Tyler walked around and looked at the place where the house used to stand and started crying. Mandy did as well. Kevin, on the other hand, thought that it was the coolest thing ever. 14 year olds, go figure.

In Surfers Cove, the severely damaged hotel that housed the KBS crew was also silent. Kyle's body lay wrapped in sheets, awaiting any emergency response team to come. Dr Barnes called the local hospital from his cell phone, but they said that it could take hours, if not days, before they could get towards the beach as most of the roads were either washed out or covered with too much debris.

All over the effected areas of the coastline, teams of Kinstantian Electric and Natural Gas, Kinstantian Telephone Corporation, The USK National Guard, KEMA, and any available bulldozer, backhoe, dump truck, you name it was swarming into the areas destroyed by the storm.

In Keilvarga, Amanda, in her weakened state, knocked out power to 75% of the city, caused moderate damage, but that was the worst of it.

Amanda started moving northward, and was downgraded to a Tropical Storm as it became embedded within a frontal boundary pushing eastward. It would only be a few hours and the Storm of the Century would only be a memory.

However, all eyes were now on Hurricane Brian. The forecasters say this one will stay at sea and not effect land.

The helicopter engines roared loudly as they reached their destinations. As BSR 2 & BSR 4 approached their locales, BSR 1, BSR 3 & BSR 5 all touched down at the remains of Dariopolis Airport, the 144 soldiers started to off load the equipment and set up a medical base for all aid workers and helicopters in the area.
The other soldiers on the other helicopters would have to do this also when they touch down.
Once most of the equipment was unpacked, 21 of the soldiers, all with some medic training, began seeing to the wounded at the airport. Loud speakers started to play uplifting music, with a frequent break in of a voice calling for all the wounded and dead to be taken to Dariopolis International.
The Combat Search and Rescue helicopters of BSR 1 took the north and eastern side of the city, designated 'A1', the Combat Search and Rescue helicopters of BSR 3 took the south and eastern side of the city, designated 'A2.' Whilst the Combat Search and Rescue helicopters of BSR 5 took the western side of the city, designated 'A3.'
Two helicopters in each group carried loud speakers, playing the same as the ground based speakers, they all began searching for any survivors who were emerging from there derelict buildings. The 123 remaining aid workers split into 3 groups of 41, went to each of the areas and began searching offices and homes, one by one.

(ooc: just waiting to see how anyone is going to respond to the large oil spill just off the eastern 'florida' coast. Perhaps Hurricane Brian will affect it some how)

"All right then, it appears the storm has passed. Get the ship moving towards Surfers Cove. Those people need help!"

OOC: Burt, we already rescued them.

OOC: Oh did we/you waoh, I must be tired XD lol. Ahh he is talking specifically about the oil leak!

"Come in Daiwiz Hospital Ship, This is Flight Commander Ash of BSR 2, we are already in the area of Surfer's Cove, with a ground base being set up, may we bring the wounded by air to your ship? for proper, cleaner medical attention."

Zinairian National Airbase, North Zinaire

"Globemasters, you're cleared to take off."

Ten C-17s from the Zinairian Airforce took off for Kinstantia carrying supplies and aid workers. They would be arriving in several hours.

ZSV Seraph, Caribbean Sea

The Seraph had been making its way towards Dariopolis for more than a day. In just one more day they would be arriving in the hurricane-hit city in order to provide medical aid.

Dawson International Airport

"Tower, this is Zinairian Rescue One, are the Zinairian rescue fleets cleared for takeoff?"

(OOC: It's the Ordona Coast! LOL)

Zinairian Command, this is Dawson Tower, you are cleared for take off. Godspeed my friends. Over.

Dariopolis, Ordona

Jack Williams heard the sounds of music and helicopters and peeked outside of his second floor window. He couldn't believe his eyes when he saw was appeared to be some sort of potential rescue helicopter. His neighborhood wasn't flooded, but all the trees, telephone poles, street signs, were pretty much flattened. The city looked like a war zone.

Mr. Williams, along with many people still trapped in the city, started coming out of their homes. Within 5 minutes, there were about 100 people in this neighborhood on the Southwestern side of Dariopolis.

Surfer's Cove, Ordona

The city was almost completely gone. Not one structure was left undamaged. As a matter of fact, 95% of every structure was gone. Hurricane Amanda killed Surfer's Cove. Luckily, there were very few people in town.

Interstate 21, which starts in Surfer's Cove, goes to Dariopolis, then Northwest into Keilvarga and beyond, was closed down. Trees and light poles littered the 6-lane highway, and portions of bridges, overpasses and roadways were washed away.

Trenton, Ordona

Tyler searched for clothes. He was, after all, still in his boxershorts. His girlfriend was wrapped in a few soaked towels because she too was in her underwear. Kevin, on the other hand, began wondering where Mandy's parents were and if the shelter had made it through the storm.

The neighborhood was partly destroyed. Many tree limbs were on the ground, power lines down, typical hurricane destruction here.

At Trenton High School, the scene was different. The school had barely a scratch on it, other than some shingles missing from the roof. It was a sturdy building that would withstand the test of time.

Keilvarga, Kinstan

KENG was out restoring power to the affected areas of the city. Water service was restored. There were many tree limbs down here as well. This city faired very well, all things considered. Hurricane Amanda had time to weaken before it came through this congested city.

Tristram Beach, Kinstan

There was a lot of flooding, mainly due to high storm surge. This town had dodged the bullet. They missed the full force of the storm to essentially get sideswiped. The town took a good beating, but it would be cleaned and fixed quickly.

Dariopolis, Ordona

One of the pilots of BSR 5 spotted the survivors emerging,
"Caz, there are dozens of suvivors emerging, let's touch down and get them back to the airport."
"Aye, Phil." Caz replied, before talking to the rest of the pilots. "Everyone find clear patches to land on, let the chinooks land on the largest flat areas. Upon rescuing them, remember to spray paint a mark on the remains."
"Aye, Ma'am" they all replied in chorus.
This was to let the others know that the buildings had been searched and emptied.
Promtly the chinooks and other helicopters landed. FC Caz jumped out of her HH-96B and ran across to Jack.
"Sir, We are here to take you all to safety, are there any dead or wounded that you have seen inside, or out?"

Surfer's Cove, Ordona

"All is obliterated sir, we can't see any sign of life." FC Atesh of BSR 4 said in the radio to her commander FC Charles.
"OK Ma'am, keep looking, Surfer's Cove isn't that big, search every building. If needs be request help from Zinairian helicopters and aid workers or from the Daiwizian Hospital Ship."
"Yes Sir, we will be vigorous. Have the aid workers at Dariopolis International set aside an area for a morgue? I don't think there will be enough room on both hospital ships that are en route." Atesh replied grimly
"Yes, I made sure of it, have to go, good luck Atesh!"
"You too"
With that, Atesh and his team began searching Surfer's cove, wreck by wreck. A speaker helicopter hovered overhead, in an attempt to attract the attention of any surviving locals who may still be in the area.

Trenton, Ordona

BSR 2 ad just reached Trenton, almost immediatly, the two chinooks touched down to set up another forward base, in a large playground. the 2 speaker copters started telling all survivors to head to the playground near the centre of town, A large BAA flag fluttered above the base, to let the locals know where they were.

From the Desk of the Sara Ng, Head of State, Government of Jujuburghia

On behalf of the people of Jujuburghia, we would like to extend our deepest condolences to the people of Kinstantia. Although our nations are far apart, and though we have shared little history, the people of Jujuburghia have made it clear that they are deeply moved by the tragedy that has befallen your nation.

Jujuburghia is a small nation with a small army and limited resources. The possibility of direct assistance to the survivors of this calamity is very limited. If Kinstantia chooses to accept, we would like to send aid totalling 2.5 million bears ($1,295,400) to be used towards temporary shelter and to fresh water treatment.

It is with deep regret that the government of Jujuburghia cannot offer more at this time.

To the Jujuburghian Government

We are deeply moved by your generous gift of charity. We look forward to opening better diplomatic relations between our nations.

On behalf of a greatful nation,

Nathaniel J Tempest
President of the United States of Kinstantia

Dariopolis, Ordona

Survivors began appearing out of homes, apartment complexes, shelters, any where they could find a safe haven. Throughout the city, about 55,000 people began walking around the streets.

Screams could be heard from all over town as those who ventured out to see the destructions as they saw body after body laying in the streets.

The houses along the beach and within 2 miles inland of the beaches in Dariopolis were completely destroyed. Not one building remained. Downtown Dariopolis was intact, but missing a lot of windows as the streets below were covered in broken glass, roofing materials, signs, trees, you name it.

At Dariopolis International Airport, near the ticketing booths, Sean Sanchez sit crying. His grandmother, Shirley Sanchez, lay dead in front of him. Not storm related, but the stress was too much and she died of a heart attack during the eye of the storm.

Surfer's Cove, Ordona

"Help me!" came a shout from under a pile of rubble near the police station along the beach. "I'm in here! HELP ME!"

From near that scream, several more screams could begin to be heard.

Trenton, Ordona

Tyler, Mandy, and Kevin heard the Burtilana helicopters and knew they should head there. It just so happens that the location that the helicopters told them to go to was 3 blocks away from Trenton High School. The three begin their 3 miles walk to be rescued.

Keilvarga, Kinstan

The Royal Guard were cleaning the grounds. The Personal Secretary to HRM Conner I was angry that his highness was at a beach house and not here for his people. The Kinstantian Secret Service was searching for him at the beach house.

Tristram Beach, Kinstan

A large crumbling sound began. From near the beach, a 20 story hotel collapsed as its base had been underminded by the crashing waves. This was the main fear. It could happen anywhere and at anytime in the hurricane stricken areas.

Aboard the USS Ronald Anderson

"Full speed ahead. We've got an oil spill on Grand Duffy." Said Capt Kelly Overland. "The Tempest is looking for who torpedoed them, and the Kinstantia is on her way to help with search and rescue!"

"aye, aye, ma'am!" shouted the men from the bridge.

Aboard the USS Nathaniel J Tempest

"I want these waters covered in SONAR bouys! Track anything you see! Alert naval commands around the world that we have an enemy submarine firing at random targets with no cause!" said Capt. James T Pike.

Aboard the USS Kinstantia

The flag of Kinstantia was lowered to half-staff. The battle group steamed towards Kinstantia, but was still a day away.

Dariopolis, Ordona

3 medics came over to where Sean Sanchez sat weeping, Pvts. Gremlin and Jolt began putting his nan in to a black bag, ready to lay in the morgue.
The third medic, Pvt. Love, sat next to Sean to comfort him. This was her first mission since finishing her training, she didn't know what to do.
"hey there little man, I'm Melissa Love, what's your name?"

Surfer's Cove

"Over here Ma'am, I've found some survivors!" shouted a pilot.
"Good work pilot, let's get them out!" FC Atesh shouted
about 30 more workers came running over with shovels, pickaxes and strechers.
"It's ok miss, we are gonna get you all out! Im capt. Little, how many are down there with you?"

Surfer's Cove, Ordona

"There are about 25 of us down here. We were in the basement and the building collapsed around us!" she cried

Dariopolis International Airport

"I'm good," replied Sean with a slightly puzzled look on his face. The 19yo grandson of the 74yo Shirley Sanchez wondered why he was being called a little man.

Surfer's Cove, Ordona

"OK, thank you luv, just hold tight and we shall get you out as soon as possible. In the mean time we are going to give you some water and food."
the captain passed 6 litres of water and chocolate bars through the small gap in the floor.
"Is there anything else you need?" Capt. Little asked, "Oh and stay as far away from this gap as you can, thank you!"

Dariopolis International Airport

"Heh, you look puzzled?, ah! Sorry, I'm new to this sort of thing, Ive never had to comfort anybody before, you ain't little at all! how old are you Sean?"
She laid back at rested against the wall.

Dariopolis International Airport

"I'm 19." replied Sean as he sat next to the rescue worker. "You know what? MY Grandma came to all of my BMX Racing competitions. She was the only one in my family who thought I could go somewhere doing this. Now I am ranked #4 in Kinstantia in the BMX circuit. She was so proud of me. She inspired me to do whatever it was I wanted. Now she's gone." Sean began to cry again.

Surfer's Cove, Ordona

"We'll keep away from the opening, but hurry up. One of the ladies down here is pregnant and going into labor! HURRY!" she cried from below the rubble.

Tristram Beach, Kinstan

The dust settled from where the hotel toppled over. People were running in all directions, screaming for help. There were people trapped in that hotel, and now black smoke started to rise from it.

The Fire Boats were coming in from the north along the Intercoastal Waterway. But right now, two fire boats might not be enough.

Dariopolis International Airport

"Well Sean, that's what you have to do. Keep going and ride in her honour, and make her proud." Melissa went in to hug Sean, to comfort him.

Surfer's Cove, Ordona

"OH CRAP Ok," Capt. Little exclaimed "Get some more guys up here, we have a woman in labour!" The workers get going on the building, clearing the rubble, readying the floor to break through to get the trapped survivors below.


(OOC: IF you send out an announcement about the fire, we may be able to help. we don't have helicopters there, so we don't know about it.

The Zinairian helicopters divided into three groups of 33 that would then divide further upon reaching their target areas. One group was heading to Dariolois, one to Surfer's Cove and one, following a bulletin from the tower, Tristam Beach.

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At Dawson International, the Zinairian C-17s had touched down and were prepared to unload supplies.

"Tower, this is Zinairian Cargo One, is there an aid coordinator around here anywhere that we can talk to?"

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The Seraph was now in sight of the shore.

"We're about half an hour away from Dariopolis. Prepare for docking."

"Come in Seraph hospital ship, this is Flight Commander Charles, commander of the BAA in the region, we have set up base at Dariopolis International, but we request to bring aboard the more severely wounded. The conditions out are not ideal for medical aid, please let our helicopters land on your ship."
Charles was now staying on the ground to command from there, his co-pilot was flying alone. The runway was being cleared of debris, with a plan to make it operational again. Survivors were still arriving in dribs and drabs, many clnging to all they had left, helicopters were still lying back and forth, the chinooks marked to carry the dead to the morgue on the other side of the airport.

"This is ZSV Seraph, FC Charles. Permission to bring causalities aboard is granted. We have a helipad on the deck. We should be docking in Dariopolis in about twenty minutes."

Cindy, Imelda and Charlotte were still doing a good job, they had managed to obtain another two vehicles and were rescuing injured people and lost children, taking their details and ferrying them back to the hospital.

"Thank you ZSV Seraph, A search and rescue helicopter shall take off for the ship in just over 20 minutes. We hope to seeyour boys on shore soon. Also, you may want to inform your superiors that runways 1 and 2 on Dariopolis Airport is clear of debris, without a radio tower mind. Take care"
A Search and Rescue helicopter, Charles', was grounded, the co-pilot got out and they both started moving 8 of the wounded onboard

Dariopolis International Airport

"I will do that," Sean replied while drying his tears, "she'd love that." Sean stood up. "I have to find Holly. She's my girlfriend. She said that she couldn't get out of Dariopolis. She's in the Thornton neighborhood on the north side of town." The look on Sean's face became one of fright.

Dawson International Airport

"Attention all international commands, we are giving total clearance for take offs and landings. No need to ask permission. Keep up the good work. Over.

Surfer's Cove, Ordona

The woman trapped below the rubble started screaming in pain, "THE BABY'S COMING! THE BABY'S COMING!"

From under the rubble, the smell of natural gas began to permiate the air.

Dariopolis, Ordona

A loud explosion took place near downtown Dariopolis. From every angle in town, the 51 story Nakatomi Tower suddenly collapsed into a heap on Market Street. Fire shot into the sky as the natural gas line that had ruptured exploded, taking out the skyscraper.

Tristram Beach, Kinstan

The ruins of what once was building continued to pour black smoke into the air. From the few holes in the rubble, heat, smoke, and sometimes flames, raised into the air.

Dariopolis International Airport

"Do you want help finding her?" Melissa asked, "I can probably get a helicopter to get you over there." She tried to remain optimistic, knowing of the destruction in the northern part of town.

Surfer's Cove, Ordona

Gas started to seep out just as a big enough hole was made to fit a person through. The rescue teams weren't equipped with gas masks, but none the less, two jumped in and began to lift a few people out, then a third medic jumped in, "We are gonna have to deliver the baby here, and get it out into fresh air as soon as possible." He ran over to the woman, "Hi, what's your name? Im Ghengis, We are going to deliver your baby, and you will both be OK." The other two carried on lifting people out of the hole to rescuers above.

Dariopolis, Ordona

A BSR helicopter witness the explosion from a few hundred metres, "I sure hope no one was in there" the pilot thought, "Can we have any available fire crews to Downtown Dariopolis, a tower has callapsed, possible gas explosion." He said into the radio.

Surfer's Cove, Ordona

"I'm Linda. Linda Davis." said the pregnant lady as she gasped for air. "Please, save my baby!"

Downtown Dariopolis, Ordona

People gathered along Market Street. No one was sure if anyone was in there. But, considering it was made of glass and steel, if anyone was in there, they might not be alive. It was quite noticable that the base of where Nakatomi Tower was, was a giant crater, and the smaller high rises within half of a block of the skyscraper were also gone.

Dariopolis International Airport

"Helicopter? Thornton is quite the populated neighborhood with his brownstone row homes. I can parachute out, I am a skydiver. You'll never find a place to land there, however." Sean said with a confident tone.

(OOC: You all can role play some Kinstantians. I mean, I don't think that it's godmodding if you do.)

Surfer's Cove, Ordona

"Linda, the baby will be ok, just keep pushing, can you do that for me Linda?" She kept pushing as Ghengis and his aide prepared for the delivery, a helicopter had bought in oxygen masks, they would need them, the gas leak was slowly overpowering the three of them. The others were out, and receiving aid at the forward base.

Downtown Dariopolis, Ordona

The helicopter landed on an intersection a few hundred metres from the site, the pilots ran out and started to move the bystanders back, telling them to go to the airport, a few of the older viewers did as they were told, but the younger and more intrigued survivors kept watching. The pilot ran back to the helicopter and put out a fresh call for fire crews.

Dariopolis International Airport

"That's the spirit!" Melissa exclaimed, "I'll arrange for a helicopter and a parachute, if it is ok, I'll come up in the helicopter with you."

Downtown Dariopolis, Ordona

Younger bystanders were in shock. They wanted to help save their city. THey didn't know what to do.

Surfer's Cove, Ordona

Linda could feel something wasn't quite right. Her stomach didn't feel right at all.

Dariopolis International Airport

Sean grabbed his backpack, and stood up. He had such a look of determination on his face that even the stupidest person would know not to prevent him from what he was about to do.

OOC: I'll post IC later, i ahve to leave for work, also, I don't know much about pregnancy and going into labour lol so im guessing in Surfer's Cove

From the Chairwoman Yao Phillips, Federation of Cheese Manufacturors, Jujuburghia

The Federation of Cheese Manufacturors is, frankly, embarrassed by the parsimony of our governments donations. Our workforces have successfully raised an additional $5.4 million to add to the Jujuburghian funds.

Perhaps the government of Kinstantia will allow us to begin trade negotiations once the current crisis has been solved.

Our top story is the aftermath of Hurricane Amanda. Hurricane Amanda slammed into the city of Dariopolis with winds sustained at 192mph with one gust reported at almost 225mph. The scene down in the city is that of a war zone. International Aid workers are frantically trying to rescue as many people as possible from the storm's aftermath.

Meanwhile, the quaint, preserved, quiet town of Surfer's Cove has been destroyed utterly and totally.


Official Telegram from the Foreign Affairs Ministry of the Constitutional Monarchy of MightyCyberton

To: The Foreign Ministry of The United States of Kinstantia

Over the past several days our government has been monitoring the situation with Hurricane Amanda. Considering the devastation left in the wake of the great storm. In an effort to aid our fellow nation, King Optimus Primus and our government would offer take on the project of rebuilding the small town of Surfer's Cove. The 1st MightyCybertonian Regiment of the Corp of Engineers is on standby to be deployed to Surfer's Cove. The 1st Regiment will be issued, inaddition to hand tools, all of the construction equipment need to rebuild Surfer's Cove. MightyCyberton is also ready with relief workers and over a million tons of food and medical supplies to send to Surfer's Cove. Finally, if needed the 5th Arus Regiment under Colonel Roger Carmel could be sent to help you establish order in the disaster regions. We await your response.

Minister Mirage
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Constitutional Monarchy of MightyCyberton

Office of the Governor of the State of Ordona
2100 Bexley BLVD
Trenton, Ordona, OGD 100

We greatly appreciate your offer of aid. We accept that which you have offered, however Kinstantian National Guard is already deployed to keep order. We are in desperate need of food, medical supplies, rebuilding tools and machines of all types.

We are forever in your debt.

Charlie Patalanda
Governor, State of Ordona

The United States of Kinstantia
Office of the President of the United States
1 Presidential Avenue
Keilvarga, Kinstantia, CMD 100

To our dear friends in Jujuburghia, for the establishment of trade relations, please first establish an embassy here in Keilvarga, then we can negotiate trade.

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=558908

Downtown Dariopolis, Ordona

It appeared that no fire rescue team would be coming, it was obvious that any people inside were either crushed, or burnt alive. The pilot, Cpt. House, had to think fast, this fire could spread to other areas. He rallyed the bystanders. "Everybody gather around!" he shouted, they did so, "If you want to help, can everybody get anything with which to carry water, get water and begin throwing it on this fire!"

Surfer's Cove, Ordona

"Linda, are you ok? talk to me girl!" Ghengis tried hugging her as she wrenched in pain, not labour pain, but pain pain.

Dariopolis International Airport

Melissa had arranged the helicopter, it was waiting on the airstrip, together they walked towards it, Sean's head held high, he was feeling proud.

To: The United States of Kinstantia
From: Black Eagle Humanitarian Service Headquarters
Subj: Hospital service available

In the wake of the devastation caused by the hurricane, the Democratic Republic of Leistung would like to offer the full support of our national humanitarian service. If you accept our offer of aid, the RLS Compassion, the RLS Clement, and the RLS Benevolence, all Mercy class hospital ships, will begin deployment. Our doctors and medical personnel are well-trained and determined, and if necessary, we can pledge more support in the form of monetary aid.

-Sincerely,

Jennifer Friedmann
Surgeon-General of Leistung

Downtown Dariopolis, Ordona

The people started running towards whatever buildings looked safe to go into. Grabbing whatever contained they could fing the gathered what water they could. Some buildings had water, some didn't.

From a distance, the sound of 10 helicopters could be heard. One man, Mr. Jenkins, looked up and shouted "KINSTANTIAN FORESTRY SERVICE FIRE HELICOPTERS!!!"

Police Sgt John Kaplin started to tell people that when the helicopters got into position, to move inside as they were going to dump water onto the building site to help.

Surfer's Cove, Ordona

Linda started bleeding from her womb. She screamed in agony.

Dariopolis International Airport

Sean boarded the helicopter. He sat next to Melissa. From his pocket his pulled out his wallet and showed her a picture of a very good looking 20 year old. "That's her. That's Holly."

Tristram Beach, Kinstan

The rubble that used to be a hotel was still smoldering. People were trapped and they couldn't get out. Help was there, but would they be able to help?

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To: Black Eagle Humanitarian Service Headquarters
From: President Nathaniel J Tempest

Send what you can. Our rescue services are enroute to the disaster areas as well. Thank you for your assistance. We greatly appreciate it.

Signed,

Nathaniel J Tempest

Downtown Dariopolis, Ordona

"OK, they have arrived!! stand well back, get behind our helicopter!" everybody started heading towards the chopper, including the pilots, though they hung back to make sure everybody else was moving first.

Surfer's Cove, Ordona

Ghengis whispered to one of the other medics, "I think we may lose both of them, there is too much gas down here for the baby to survive more then a couple of minutes, and she is bleeding internally too much, we haven't the apperatus to stop it, and we can't move them, she is too fragile at the moment. What shall we do?"

Dariopolis International Airport

"Pretty girl, you must be really proud to be going out with her. Oh I do hope you find her." The helicopter began to take off. "this is it, in 10 minutes, your going to make the most important jump of your life, Please take this," she handed him a walkie-talkie, "It's on channel 3, call me when you have found her or if you need help, I shall bring this copter in for an airlift."

Downtown Dariopolis, Ordona

The fire copters were in position. As each one flew over what used to be Nakatomi Tower, they drenched the area in water. Gallons, and gallons of water poured into the cracks of the rubble. White steam was coming from the rubble as water began to put out the fire.

Surfer's Cove, Ordona

Linda was in agony, but still alive. She couldn't talk much, but pointed down towards her inner thigh. Right there was a piece of metal sticking up right in front of the womb. It's had pierced her "female region" from underneath.

In A Helicopter Over Dariopolis, Ordona

Sean was prepared. He was anxious. His tee shirt was soaked in sweat and rain. He was mentally preparing himself for the most important thing he'd ever do.

Tristram Beach, Kinstan

Tristram Beach Fire Trucks began to arrive at the scene, along with EMS and half the darn police force. THe fire trucks began pouring water onto the rubble while EMS set up a make-shift trauma unit. The Police Department was ready to start digging through the rubble. A few Kinstantian National Guardsmen also arrive to assist.

One by one, pieces of rock and rubble were removed. The pain-staking process would take time.

This is a KBS News Special Report: Hurricane Amanda, The Aftermath.

Reporting from Dariopolis, Ordona is Kent Brockman.

"The scene is one of total devastation. Dariopolis lay practically in ruins. Fire burn out of control while people fight to stay alive under the rubble.

Now, the government has been setting up places for victims to register for not only Federal Aid, but also as a "checking in" location so that people could be accounted for.

Those missing loved ones in the effected areas should call 1-800-FIND OUT, which is the national Disaster Information Line.

Down in Surfer's Cove, the scene is much the same. Hurricane Amanda spared no punches and this state of Ordona will forever bear her scars.

We now speak with Kinstantian Red Cross Director Clay Walker.

"Good morning, Kent."

"Good morning, Clay. Now, how is the situation on the ground?"

"Well, KAIR and our organization are currently setting up relief locations around Dariopolis, Surfer's Cove, Tristram Beach, Trenton, and about 25 locations along the Kinstan and Ordona coasts as well as up to 50 miles inland."

"Now I take it that people can register for financial aid and the check in process so that loved ones will know the are alive?"

"Indeed, Kent, indeed. Crews will be working 24 hours a day until every last Kinstantian is accounted for."

"It's already a high death toll. Police in Dariopolis have already located 71 dead bodies while rescue workers in Tristram Beach have located another 35. To date, we have been told of 156 dead bodies that haven't even been identified yet."

"Yes, Kent, it's already looking like we'll be in for a shocking high number."

"Well, I know you'll do you best to make sure that everyone is accounted for. Hopefully, there won't be any more deaths attributed to this storm."

"Kent, I can only hope so. And, I just wanted to say that I would like to thanks the girls from Feninia for their help. I'm here in Dariopolis, and if you need me, you know where to find me."

"Yes, Clay, there has been a lot of help from a lot of different nations."

"Well, folks, that's all the time we have for this report. I'll be back later on with more information. For KBS News I am Kent Brockman."

At MightyCyberton port of Vector Sigma, eight large vessels can be seen at the dock. Four of these vessels, Handymax, Supramax, Panamax, and Seawaymax, are geared bulk freighters that carry between 60,000 to 80,000 tons of goods. The ships' cranes can be seen lifting watertight crates from the docks into the cargo holds. Trucks can be seen moving up and down the docks carrying more food to be taken to the Kinstantian port city of Surfer's Cove. A fifth ship on the dock is the hospital ship CMMCN Comforter. Although aware of Democratic Republic of Leistung' offer of three Mercy-class ships, Foreign Minister Mirage decided on more would not hurt. Besides hospital ships were the best type of ocean vessel to transport the medical supplies promised to Kinstantia. The sixth ship in line, the CMMC Maya. This vessel is a Self-discharger with a conveyor belt inside the haul. The CMMC Maya will transport the construction equipment ro be used by the 1st MightyCybertonian Regiment of the Corp of Engineers to rebuild Surfer's Cove. The seventh vessel is the oil freighter CMMC Shell full of refine gasoline to fuel the construction equipment and other vehicles. The eight vessel is a troop ship to transport the1st MightyCybertonian Regiment of the Corp of Engineers to Surfer's Cove.

Just of the harbor entrance float four Spruance-class destroyers (Decatur, Ark, Outrider, and Shark and the Ticonderoga-class cruiser Bunker Hill. This small group of ships will act as escorts to the relief vessels. Commodore Thomas Terrorsaur stands on the bridge of the Bunker Hill watching the activity at the docks. Wearing the red casual uniform of a CMMC Officer with the insignia of his rank Thomas Terrorsaur is calm with his hands clasped behind his back. It will be Teorrorsaur's job to protect the relief vessel on the way to Surfer's Cove. With all the pirates in the world's water the Defense Ministry decide to ensure the safe passage of the relief ships. In less than twenty-four hour these ships would way anchor.

Trenton Air Port, Ordona

Captain Hawkins of the CMMC Corps of Engineers walks out of the gate with a duffel bag over his left shoulder and a briefcase in his right hand. Hawkins walks up to one of the security guards and say

Captain Hawkins: "Excuse me sir?

The guard turns to face theCaptain.

Captain Hawkins: "I am Captain Hawkins of the Constitutional Monarchy of MightyCyberton Corps of Engineers. I am here to retrieve the maps and other information need to rebuild Surfer's Cove. My orders were to meet a liaison from the local government at this airport who would give me access to the needed information. Could you direct me to them please?

The guard radios to his supervisor "We have guests from Might Cybertron."

"GIve them what they want, tell them how to get to Surfer's Cove." said the crackling voice over the radio.

The guard went to the guard house, which was only about 100 feet away, and came back with about twenty maps, the Civil Engineers map of the sewer, water, telephone, and power grids, and a computer disk with the blue prints of every building in Surfer's Cove. He handed them to the Might Cybertron Captain. "Sir, here are the documents you've requested."

Surfer's Cove, Ordona

"Shit!" Thought Ghengis as he realised why there was so much blood, the baby would be impossible to give birth to like this, and she was losing blood fast, there was a very slim chance she would make it.
"Get me some morphine quickly" he whispered to the medic kneeling next to him. His main prioity was the baby. "It will be ok Linda, we will get your baby out, both of you will be ok. Just hold in there for us, we are getting some medication for you, it will help the pain." he said gently to her, trying to look confident, "CAN WE HAVE SOME MORE OXYGEN DOWN HERE?" all the tanks were low.

In A Helicopter Over Dariopolis, Ordona

"Well Sean, this is it for now, remember to radio me when you find her, good luck!" Melissa said hugging him, she went and opened the side door, grining at Sean.

Surfer's Cove, Ordona

"Ok," Linda said with pain, "save my baby. DOn't worry about me."

In A Helicopter Over Thorton Neighborhood, Dariopolis, Ordona

Sean knew what he had to do. He took his overshirt off, leaving just his wife beater on. He strapped the parachute onto his back, and walked towards the open door. He looked back at Melissa and winked, and then jumped out of the helicopter.

Sean was falling through the air, with nothing but concrete and asphalt below him. As he began to plummit, he realized that unlike the other times he skydived, this was actually not for an adrenaline high, but for something important. He pulled the rip cord and the chute opened. Now he was gliding down to earth.

He started nearing the ground, and braced himself. With a relatively flawless landing, he hit the ground. He removed the parachute backpack, readjusted his own backpack, and started roaming around. The problem was, the streets didn't look right because of the damage and debris.

In A Helicopter Over Thorton Neighborhood, Dariopolis, Ordona

"I hope he finds her" Melissa sighed as the copter pulled way back towards the airport.

Surfer's Cove, Ordona

Ghengis gave her the morphine, "Hold in there Linda" His plan was to move the rod out slightly, to allow the baby to be pushed through, it was risky, buthe hoped he knew what he was doing.
"Get redy to apply pressure to her leg" He began to slowly move the dirty steel rod out a few inches. Linda screamed in pain, the morphine wasn't enough, "Hold in there Linda, please!"

Surfer's Cove, Ordona

Linda was getting weaker. Not only did she need oxygen, but she also needed blood. She motioned towards her purse, hoping someone would look for her id, which in Kinstantia, is required to have her blood type on it.

Thornton Neighborhood, Dariopolis, Ordona

Sean looked frantically for any street sign that hadn't been blown over. All of them had. The neighborhood didn't look familiar as many buildings had signs down. He followed along what he was sure was Kensington Avenue. He looked for signs again, and noticed one that read Kensington Avenue, so he knew he was where he needed to be, but the question was where on Kensington Avenue. That street ran clear through Dariopolis from north to south.

In A Helicopter Over Trenton, Ordona

President Tempest was doing a fly over to view the devastation first-hand. His heart sank as he saw street after street of damage.

"Mr. President," asked the pilot, "would you like to set down here?" The pilot pointed at Trenton University Park, which was an ideal landing ground.

"That'll be fine, Rich." replied President Tempest.

"It'll take about 5 minutes before I can get into a position to land there, so hold on." Rich said as he began speaking with KAF Command.

From below the helicopter, there was a loud explosion. A pillar of fire, smoke and debris blasted into the sky as a gas line exploded in a factory. Pieces of debris struck the helicopter, while the force of the explosion disrupted its flight. Alarms were sounding frantically while the pilot tried to regain control.

"Mayday, mayday, this is Marine 1, mayday, mayday!" Rich shouted into his microphone. President Tempest braced himself.

"Roger your mayday." Said Kinstantian Air Force Command. "What is your status?"

"I cannot get control, something is wrong. We've been struck with debris, and flames surrounded the hull of the helicopter from the explosion. We're going down!"

The helicopter stopped responding to Rich's controls. It began falling from the sky as the main propellers stopped working.

"Rich!" screamed President Tempest, "What's going on!"

"Mr. President, I can't control her any longer!" Rich said with a gulp, "We're going down!"

The helicopter slammed into the side of a 6 story high rise office building and burst into flames, debris fell to the streets. The remains of the helicopter crashed to earth.

Trenton Fire and Rescue teams were coming to the scene. One police officer, Lt Tom Brickman, arrived at the scene almost immediately. The body of President Tempest lay on the ground, charred, and dead.

Hurricane Amanda, powerful, deadly, and majestic, completely obliterated 2 coastal cities: Dariopolis, and Surfer's Cove.

Crews are currently rebuilding those destroyed towns. The current death toll stands at 1,092. Damage estimates are surging to near $200 Billion (USD).

Kinstantia will forever be changed by the events of Hurricane Amanda.

The Kinstantian Weather Service is investing $1 Billion to build a new, state of the art hurricane center in Davisville, Kinstan, which is about 50 miles east of Keilvarga.

KEMA has instituted plans to create new evacuation procedures.

The aftermath even claimed the life of our President, Nathaniel J Tempest as well as several other members of the government.

To: Kinstantia.

From: The Democratic Republic of Veranvakia.

Greetings,

The Democratic Republic of Veranvakia wishes to offer it's condolences on the recent disaster of Hurricane Amanda. We regret being located far away from your location and only being able to put together relief efforts bow. We wish to send you 1.4 million Silver Dollars (2,300,000 US dollars) to aid your relief efforts. We also wish to send several freighters with relief supplies, and with your permission, we will deploy a carrier loaded with relief supplies and transport planes to the waters of your nation to assist in relief efforts.

Regards,

The Veranvakian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

TO: The Democratic Republic of Veranvakia
From: President Samantha Parker
Re: Disaster Aid

Thank you for your most generous assistance. You have permission to send the supplies. We appreciate your help, and look forward to a long and lasting friendship with your government and your people.

To: The Kinstantian government.

From: The Democratic Republic of Veranvakia.

Subject: Relief supplies.

The supplies are en route to Kinstantia now, once the carrier is within range, it will launch transport planes loaded with supplies to land at a airport of your choosing. The freighters will not be far behind.

To: Veranvakia
From: Pres. Samantha Parker
Re: Relief Supplies

Landings are now taking place at Dawson International Airport. Freighters can dock ar Ulrian Beach Port.

To: The Kinstantian government.

we would like to know the areas you can not get to right now so we can airdrop MREs to the poeple
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To: Kinstantia.

From: Democratic Republic of Veranvakia.

Roger that, Carrier and freighters are en route. ETA for the carrier to arrive within range of the transport planes is 21 hours.

OOC: I can change that time if it doesn't suit you for some reason.

(OOC: Don't worry about times. I am a night time cab driver, so I have odd hours, just keep up the role playing. I am enjoying it.)

Dariopolis, Ordona is relatively cut off from the rest of the nation as the main roads have been cut off. Surfer's Cove is also relatively cut off as the town was almost obliterated.

On the Veranvakian Inflexible Class Attack Carrier Liberator, Captain Ilya Mejavik stood on the bridge, watching as the transport planes were readied for takeoff. They would be launched in 2 waves, to help avoid clogging the airport. The first wave was launching now, even as he watched, the first plane accelerated, and with perfect timing, lifted off the end of the carrier. Ilya smiled, he never got tired of watching this. He watched as the rest of the first wave took off, then he told his first officer the bridge was his, and went back to his quarters.

In the lead transport plane, Captain Steve Simony sat at the controls, guiding the plane towards Kirstantia. He loved flying, and had been doing it for 12 years now, starting when he was 19. He heard a beep from the radar screen, and glancing down, was surprised to see a aircraft at the extreme edge of the radar's range. It was small and fast moving, circling around on the edge of the screen, probably a fighter. Steve felt unease stirring in his stomach, and said to his copilot "Call Kirstantia's Air Force, and ask them if that's one of theirs". "On it" His copilot replied, and he sent on a Kirstantia Air Force frequency. "Kirstantian Air Force, have you sent a fighter to escort us? There is a unidentified aircraft hovering at the edge of our radar range, seems to be keeping tabs on us"

Surfer's Cove, Ordona

Dhengis' aid picked up the bag, and reached for the purse inside, whispered into Ghengis' ear, the aide was runing off to get the blood from base. Ghengis looked doubtful, he knew he would be at least 10 minutes, and didn't know how long Linda could hold out, He had managed to reduce the bleeding dramatically, but the baby was still coming, and she was weakening every minute.

To: The United States of Kinstantia.
From: The Emirate of Sultenia

Representatives within our goverment have recently expressed their concerns in closed discussions about the situation in The United States of Kinstantia.
As international media keeps us informed about the deteriorateing state of certain urban areas we are well aware of the problems that rise in these conditions.

As we are facing a similar situation in our nation (and have for some time), experiance has trained both our medical staff and rescue workers to work in hazerdous environments and potentially lawless areas.
If there are any people in need of rescue, medical treatment or immidiate evacuation/relocation in areas that are deemed "too dangerous" for rescue workers in normal cases to go to, we have a small, experienced, well-equipped rescue-crew consisting of 28 men and women with both medical and surgical education, 10 rescue-workers all decorated for their experiance in getting people out of "dangerous areas" (crumbling buildings, flooded areas etc.) and a helicopter detachment of 4 choppers with crew.

If you have areas that your police and rescue workers have declared "too hot" our nations finest are at your disposal.

(OOC: Don't worry about times. I am a night time cab driver, so I have odd hours, just keep up the role playing. I am enjoying it.)

Dariopolis, Ordona is relatively cut off from the rest of the nation as the main roads have been cut off. Surfer's Cove is also relatively cut off as the town was almost obliterated.

ooc just note on the C12 (http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t69/zxc_047/Imperial%20MT%20Navy-Army-Air%20Forces/IAFPlanes-1.jpg)Transport it a big plane and can carry 249 metric tons of three Tiger or King Tiger tanks fully loaded ,plus crews

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high above Dariopolis and Surfer's Cove where four C12 once were opening their rear doors to Drop (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/eb/C-17_airdrop.jpg) their load of MREs and Medicine

"Veranvakian Command, this is Kinstantian Air Command, we have not sent fighter escorts to assist you. We see a bogey on the screen. The USS Ronald Anderson is launching fighters in T-minus 2 minutes to intercept. Do not fire into Kinstantian Air Space unless fired upon. Over"

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Surfer's Cove, Ordona

Linda could feel less and less strength. She pushed, trying to get the baby to come out. She could feeling moving. She screamed again in pain and the baby's head began appearing from her womb.

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To: Sultenia
From: Pres. Samantha Parker
Re: Relief teams

We have need of a few in the hardest hit areas, such as Dariopolis and Surfer's Cove.

We appreciate your concern, we thank you for your help, and we also look forward to lasting relations with your nation

"This is Captain Steven Simony of the transport group, the unknown fighter is closing on us... Oh crap, he's firing long range missiles! All transport planes, evade those missiles, go to low altitude and split up! Don't be a sitting target!" Steve threw his plane into a violent roll that flattened him into the seat, however the fighter hadn't chosen to target him apparently, he could only watch in helpless agony as 3 transport planes were hit and exploded. There were no parachutes from any of the planes. Before this could even sink in, his panel abruptly lit up red. Steve swore violently as he threw the plane into another roll, but the transport plane wasn't equipped for dodging missiles, and the missile impacted the tail. Steve was thrown back into his seat by the impact, and immediately more panels lit up red. Steve took one look at them and saw the plane was doomed. He yelled to the copilot and the rest of the crew "Get out of here, the bird's going down" He grabbed his parachute and lunged for the nearest door, throwing it open and then throwing himself out of it.

As he fell, he caught a glimpse of a transport plane exploding violently, and contrails that could only be the enemy fighter headed off in another direction, apparently fleeing. He pulled his rip cord and activated the parachute, and began floating down towards what was hopefully shallow water near the shore....

"This is a emergency bulletin, 5 Veranvakian transport planes headed to provide relief for the damaged nation of Kinstantia have been shot down by unknown forces, 4 of the plane crews are all presumed dead, one of the transport plane's crew was able to bail out, according to a call from a reporter on board one of the planes. Search and rescue efforts are being launched for the crew. No further details are currently available. The other transport planes, at last report, were about to touch down at Dawson Airport in Kinstantia."


Captain Ilya Mejavik was no longer smiling. He was on the radio, sending a message to Kinstantia Air Command. "Kinstantia Air Force, we have located a emergency beacon from the plane's crew, we are sending a helicopter to pick them up. Did you get a ID on the enemy fighter before it fled?"

To: Pres. Samantha Parker and the people Kinstantia
From: Prime minister Vogel Ravenholdt (The National Party), transitional government of Sultenia.
Re: Relief teams

Ladies and gentlemen, children and elderly of the nations Kinstantia and Sultenia.
The government of Kinstantia has approved of our proposal to send a team of medical and rescue workers to aid and extract people trapped in areas that were hit hardest by the stom and has, by officials been deemed too dangerous for other personnel to venture in to.

As i speak, our rescue crew, now named simply Raven 1 is on the way to the nation of Kinstantia where they will help local authorities to find, aid, rescue and extract anyone who has been trapped in areas deemed unsafe.

Raven 1 consisting of doctors with both medical and surgical experience, rescue-workers and a chopper helicopter detachment, are under orders to obey local authorities, laws and regulations.

A representative of our goverment will join them as he will open up a platform between our goverments to ensure further diplomatic relations and will also act as an advisor to local authorities on how they will use Raven 1.

Surfer's Cove, Ordona

"Come on Linda," exclaimed Ghengis, willing her on, "You're doing great, just push some more for us!"
The blood eventually turned up on a drip, "Set it up, quickly! We need more oxygen down here!"
"Hopefully she will hold in long enough in this gas filled room to deliver the baby, as as it comes, we need to get it to safety." thought Ghengis whilst getting a clean surface and towel ready for the baby.

OOC: Sorry for not roleplaying the last few days. Somethings came up, but I hope to do better now.

Note: My regiment consists of about 3,000 personnel. Each of my battlions contains 500 personnel.

IC:

I is about nine o'clock in the morning on the shores of Surfer's Cove. In the scene in front of you reveals the morning Sun shining down on the broken remains of Surfer's Cove's docks. Though not as glamorous or as vast as other Kinstantian Ports, the docks were never the less a source of pride to the citizens of Surfer's Cove. Now all that remains are floating boards and other miscellaneous debris. Just of the harbor entrance float four Spruance-class destroyers and the Ticonderoga-class cruiser Bunker Hill which made up the escort squadron to the Constitutional Monarchy of MightyCyberton Relief Task Force. The six freighters, medical ship, and troop transport sit with in the harbor. The CMMC Maya, being a self-discharging freighter is edge close to shore to unload the construction equipment used to rebuild the Kinstantian town. The troop transport CMMC Stanley, has dropped anchor and is using landing craft to deploy the 1st MightyCyberton Regiment of the CMMC Corps of Engineers. The first landing craft are already nearing shore with the regiment's commanding officer, Colonel Ambrose Hooker.

Watching patiently for shore is Captain Chip Hawkins of the 1st MightyCyberton Regiment of the CMMC Corps of Engineers. Captain Hawkins had arrived in Surfer's Cove about a week ago. He had acquired the maps, charts, and schematics that the 1st MightyCyberton Regiment would need to rebuild the city. Then Hawkins borrowed a jeep to survey the situation personally. Having determined the best place to begin,Captain Hawkins now waited on shore as the landing craft approached.

Colonel Hooker is the first to step onto shore after the landing craft's gate landed on the beach. After quickly surveying the scene, Colonel Hooker spots Captain Hawkins approaching. Hawkins stops before Colonel Hooker clicks his heels, and raises his right hand in salute. Colonel Hawkins returns the salute before extending a hand to The Captain. After a firm, but friendly handshake Colonel Hooker gets down to business.

Colonel Hooker: "Give me you report, Captain"

Hawkins nods and begins his the report of his activities.

Captain Hawkins: "Yes, sir. I have been able to acquire all of the charts, maps, and schematics we need to begin. I have also personally survey all the area around Surfer's Cove. The way I see it, sir, there are three areas that need to be our first priorities. First, the main road between Surfer's Cove and Trenton has been damaged so that is is difficult to get aid to Surfer's Cove. Also the road between Surfer's Cove and Dariopolis is completely destroyed. We should begin repair these arteries immediately. Another priority needs to be the reconstruction of the Surfer's Cove Docks. This will allow supplies and workers to be delivered directly to Surfer's Cove. Finally, there is still a lot of recovery need in Surfer Cove itself. Local police and Kinstantian Military forces are maintaining order, but there are probably people still trapped in the rubble.


Colonel Hooker nods and smile at Captain Hawkins. Colonel Hooker knew that Captain Hawkins had been the right person to go ahead and his report proves it.

Colonel Hooker: "Well done, Captain!"

Colonel Hooker turns to face his aide-de-camp Major Stanley, who is ready with a clipboard and pen to write out orders.

Colonel Hooker: "Major! First Battalion is to leave a squad to pick of the vehicles need from the Maya. The rest of the battalion will head north of Surfer's Cove. First Battalion's task is to repair the road between Surfer's Cove and Trenton. Second Battalion has similar instructions, but their task is to make repairs to the road lining Surfer's Cove to Dariopolis. Major Hawkins will give each unit's commander the directions. Third Battalion will be assigned to rebuild the docks. Send a message to the Comforter to send a medical team ashore. Auto Company from Fourth Battalion will help the medical team to construct a field hospital and helicopter pad. The rest of Fourth Battalion will begin construction of a supply depot for food deposit and build camp. The rest of the Regiment will move into Surfer's Cove equipped with shovels, picks, and axes. We will be carefully search the down for survivors. Any injured will be taken to the field hospital and if necessary to the medical ship. Please send a message to Trenton informing them of our activities and ask if there are any know victims trapped. Alright, let's get started."

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Official Telegram from the Defense Ministry of the Constitutional Monarchy of MightyCyberton

To: The Foreign Ministry of The United States of Kinstantia

In light of the shooting down of the relief planes belonging to The Democratic Republic of Veranvakia, our government offers a solution. We propose that a naval screen made up of aircraft carrier groups be made surrounding the areas hit by Hurricane Amanda. This screen would allow the already powerful Kinstantian Detection system to extend that much farther and all reaction time to be reduced. Though we are a smal nation, the Consitutional Monarchy of Mighty Cybertron has been able to build three Enterprise-class carriers. One of these carriers could be easily made into a carrier task force and sent to Kinstantian waters. The already in place Escort group under Commodore Thomas Terrorsaur would be added to the carrier fleet making it that much stronger. Now, I can already see an objection so let me easy your minds. Though the fleet itself would be under command of a MightyCyberton Admiral, we would submit to your military's overall command and your rules of engagement.

Minister Megatron
Ministry of Defense
Constitutional Monarchy of MightyCyberton

Dariopolis 2.33 PM western parts

"This is Raven 1 team 2 inbound from sector 4, we have 3 people aboard in need of minor medical attention, ETA 6 minutes, over"

"Roger team 2, you are clear to land on pad 1, anything else to report? over"

"Requesting permission to return to sector 4 after refuel, we have 10 stranded people on a school roof, team 1 will be needed for support, over"

"Roger, permission granted, team 1 is currently inbound from sector 8, they will be notified and will assist, over"

"Out over"

"Over and out"

(OOC: Sorry folks, had some computer issues. I have returned now.)

USS Ronald Anderson Flight Deck

Crews were getting ready to launch fighter planes. The Anderson would launch 35 planes to patrol the skies over Kinstantia and give escort to any and all releif planes. Crews are under strict orders to blow anyone out of the sky who isn't assisting with relief supplies already.

Thornton Neighborhood, Dariopolis, Ordona

Sean was walking around, relatively aimlessly as most of the neighborhood lay in ruin. He knew that he was heading in the general direction he needed, but without street signs and landmarks, he was still just guestimating.

Suddenly, he noticed a sign on the ground which read "Salty's Diner" and new he was close to where his girlfriend would be. His heart began to race and he proceeded without hesitation towards where he though her house would be

Surfer's Cove, Ordona

Gen. Harry T Vinson greeted the envoy from Mighty Cybertron. His brigade from the Ordona State National Guard Armory was ready to assist in any way possible.

Trenton, Ordona

Tyler was standing outside the registering booth while his girlfriend and Kevin were sitting down where they could. A KAIR Aid worker walked up to Tyler.

"Son, where are your clothes?" she said as she saw him in nothing but his boxer shorts.

"Long story, but Amanda caused a tree to crash into the house, and this is how I was dressed." he replied.

"What size are you?" She said.

"Medium shirt, 32 waist, 32 inseem." He replied.

The aid worker searched through some crates that were behind the aid station and pulled out a wife beater, and a pair of board shorts. "This is the best I can do at this point. YOu can change in the tent behind us."

Tyler went over and changed. His group still haven't found his girlfriends parents yet.

Keilvarga, Kinstan

A Memorial Service for President Tempest was being held at the National Cathedral in the heart of Keilvarga. President Parker was a pall bearer for the service. All flag were at half-staff and every member of congress, and the supreme court, as well as the cabinet were mourning the death of a great man.

Raven1 command team
Official communiqué to local authorities in charge of Dariopolis.

At present Raven1 has located a public school (unknown name, most signs and banners have blown away) in northern Dariopolis, it is fairly large and the rescue teams have after investigation deemed it stable and secure enough for two helicopters to land on.

We need the full name of the school as we plan to establish a extraction zone for people in the area. We want the name of the school to be announced over radio broadcasting and via megaphones by our helicopters.

Raven1 has made several passings and random landings over Dariopolis and though we have found many survivors we belive that this well established safezone in the heart of the hardest damaged area will draw the stragglers aimlessly roaming the city so remaining crew can focus their effort on the rescue of trapped people in collapsed buildings and flooded areas.

Raven1, this is Kinstantian Air Command. The name of the school you are referring to is Jonathan Padgett Creative and Performing Arts High School. Over.

Surfer's Cove, Ordona

Linda could feel that the baby wanted out, and in a hurry.

OOC: I thought the thread had died lol
OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION
of the
UNITED SOCIALIST STATES OF BURTILANA


Dear President,

We wish to furthur help your situation by sending $1 billion in building materials to help rebuild the devestated cities and regions. The BAA are still hard at work, though we have plans to withdraw them within the month. After this point, rescue would have ended and the survivors should have seeked medical attention, there would be little need for them. In replacement though, we will send a division of engineers with the materials, to help begin the rebuilding process.

President
Vladimir Burte

Surfer's Cove, Ordona

Ghengis willed her on, she was almost there, just a little further before the baby would be out, and the mad rush to save it would begin. Her job was almost done, a medical helicopter was on stand by outside the hole for both mother and child.

Raven1 command team
Official communiqué to local authorities in charge of Dariopolis.

Thanks for the information, a relif station is currently put up and megaphones attatched to our helicopters in flight are broadcasting that the Jonathan Padgett Creative and Performing Arts High School is a safe haven, all we need now is for local radio broadcasters to announce the same message.

3rd St. Carlsen street, Dariopolis apartment complex

"Raven1 team 4, command this is rescue team 4, progress is slow, entrance is flooded to knee level, no sign of survivors yet, the water has done some damage to the inner walls but other than that the foundation and main support is solid, the stairs have not been investigated yet, the elevator is out of service, over."

Rescue team 4, Raven1 progressed slowly in the knee deep filthy water. Clad in their full face protective helmets orignally developed for rescue-missions in riot conditions in their homeland. All their clothing used to be bright orange but days in these conditions had mede them all the same mud-color.

"Roger team 4, proceed, stay on guard"

Debris was floating in the water, this was unlike any warzone they ever been in, no bullets flying, no people screaming, only a presistant silance outside and the sound of water dripping inside.

"I don't think we will be able to take the stairs brother captain"

From the light of the lamps thay all carried they saw the stairs to the first floor completely destroyed.

Sitting at anchor in the MightyCybertonian harbor of Vector Sigma is the Enterprise-class aircraft carrier CMMC Battle Dragon. In this same spot about a week ago, Commodore Thomas Terrorsaur stood on the CMMC Bunker Hill waiting with the rest of the escorts to take the relief ships to Surfer’s Cove, Kinstantia. Now the CMMC Battle Dragon sits fully fueled waiting to depart. The Spruance-class destroyers CMMC Aztec and CMMC Inca, the Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate CMMC Grimace, and the Ticonderoga-class cruiser CMMC Wraith are sitting off the harbor entrance. These ships are equally fueled and equally waiting to depart. On the deck of the CMMC Battle Dragon, a red carpet is rolled out between to rows of naval officers. The officers are standing at attention in their red dress uniforms waiting for something. Towards the end of the flight deck closest to the command tower, a naval band waits with instruments at the ready.

A shipman’s whistle sounds followed by clicking heels and the band playing the national anthem “We Didn’t Start the Fire” by Bill Joel. At the end of the red carpet a light-skinned black woman in blue with gold trim naval uniform and the insignia of vice-admiral, steps onto the deck. The female vice-admiral walks to the end of the carpet and turns to face length-ways down the deck. On the opposite end two white men, one wearing the insignia of a ship’s captain and the other the insignia of an air force commander, step out and face the vice-admiral. All the while the navy band continues to play. The vice-admiral walks slowly down the carpet saluting each officer and shaking his or her hands. Finally the vice-admiral reaches the end of the carpet where she salutes and shakes the hand of the ship’s captain and the commander.

Vice Admiral Kendo: “I am Vice-Admiral Natasha Kendo. By order of Defense Minister Megatron, I am taking command of this naval squadron.”

Captain Slipstream: “Welcome to the Battle Dragon, Admiral. I am the Battle Dragon’s captain, Alexander Slipstream…”

Captain Slipstream gestures towards the commander.

Captain Slipstream: “…and this is the commander of the Battle Dragon’s aircraft, John Burke.”

Vice-Admiral Kendo nods towards Commander Burke then looks back to Captain Sliptream.

Vice Admiral Kendo: “Our orders, Mr. Slipstream, are to head to the Kinstantian port city of Surfer's Cove where we will combine this Task Force with the one under the command of Commodore Terrorsaur. Once combined, the Battle Fleet will then be assist the Kinstantian Forces protect all relief vessels and aircraft nearing Kinstantia's territorial waters. Once we arrive, we will ask for rules of engagement from the Kinstantian government."

Captain Slipstream: “Everything is ready on the Navy's end, mam. The ships are fully fueled, supplied, and armed. We are ready to sail at command."

Admiral Kendo nods before looking towards Burke.

Commander Burke: "The planes are all ready as well, Admiral. We have fifty F/A-18 Hornets armed with AIM-9 Sidewinders and AIM-54 Phoenix Missiles and fifty AV-8B Harrier II aircraft armed with AGM-84 Harpoon Missiles. We should be able to handle any threat by sea or by air."

Vice Admiral Kendo: “Very good Gentlemen. Clear the decks and come about, Mr. Slipstream. We make for Surfer's Cove."

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Surfer's Cove Ordona

Captain Hawkins's jeep bounces over the beach as he heads east of the town. Things were going fairly well so far. The field hospital and helicopter pad were finished as was the supply depot. Camp was set up west of Surfer's Cove and food supplies were being brought ashore by boats and deposited in the supply depot. North of town, Captain Raymond's First Battalion had cleared the debris from the road linking Surfer's Cove to Trenton and had begun pouring asphalt. Soon Surfer's Cove will be connected to the rest of Ordona. Now, however, a problem a appeared. Colonel Hooker just told him that the hurricane had knocked all the power lines down in the town. More importantly, the electrical engineers say that the wires are still live. Miraculously the lines along the Trenton/Surfer's Cove road were still up, but Second Battalion just reported live power lines down along the Dariopolis/Surfer's Cove road. Captain Hawkins was on his way to investigate to damage right now. The local power station has been knocked out by the storm making it impossible to turn of the power in Surfer's Cove. Without power off there was no way to clear the eastern road toDariopolis. More critically, the power lines could cause a fire in the town and the MightyCyberton Corp of Engineers did not have enough fire teams. Captain Hawkins had sent a message to Kinstantian General Vinson asking for any fire engine available be sent to Surfer's Cove and requested the power to be shut off. Hawkins was just hoping his message got through and that nothing would happen before the fire crews arrived.

Surfer's Cove, Ordona

Linda began pushing because she knew she had to birth this baby.

Meanwhile, back at the docks.....

General Vinson called Kinstantian Energy and Natural Gas and learned that a major portion of the national power grid would have to be cut in order to secure the power lines from Surfer's Cove northward to Dariopolis.

Interstate 21, which runs from Surfer's Cove to Trenton was being rebuilt. Interstate 47 was in shambles between Surfer's Cove and Dariopolis. Fire Trucks were enroute from nearby communities, and KENG cherry picker trucks were also enroute. KENG was determined to restore power, while preventing live lines for killing people.

Dariopolis, Ordona

Sean walked towards where his girlfriends house should be, but the neighborhood was gone. Not one building was left standing. Crying could be heard coming from piles of rubble while the smell of gas was permiating the air. He knew that if she were here, she was trapped.

Keilvarga, Kinstan

President Parker was getting ready to address the nation from the Presidential Office. Her director pointed at her and then the red light turned on above the camera.

"My fellow Kinstantians, it is with a heavy heart that I speak to you this evening. Today we laid to rest President Nathaniel J Tempest, who died while surveying the damage left behind by Hurricane Amanda.

(OOC: This will be a RP thread soon)

"We're also still learning of those left alive, and those killed by Hurricane Amanda. Currently, 10,907 deaths have been attributed to the storm. 117,423 people have reported some type of injury, and 43,648 people are reported missing.

"I have signed executive order 1258 authorising the USK Army and Marine Corps to assist in the search and rescue operations currently underway. I have also signed executive order 1259, requesting that the mid-eastern power grid be turned off until power lines can be removed from major highways connecting the effect areas to the rest of the nation to allow emergency, reconstruction, and relief vehicles access to the hardest hit areas.

"Thank you, god bless you all, and God Bless Kinstantia!

((I'm sorry for dropping out of this RP for awhile. My men have been helping all this time, just not enough to be notced all that much.))

Dariopolis, Ordona

From the western city border, the sound of tanks, military vehicles, and marching could be heard. Residents still in the neighborhoods ran out onto the streets to see the commotion. The USK Army was marching into Dariopolis, along with equipment from the Army Corps of Engineers offices across the nation.

From the northern end of the city, the Marine Corps were entering to assist in peace keeping, and rebuilding of the demolished city.

Surfer's Cove, Ordona

The Army and Marine Corps were moving into the western portions of Surfer's Cove, ready to assist in any way possible. The small seaside town was a sense of pride for the Marine Corps because it was here that the idea for the Corps were first conceived.

Raven1 command team
Official communiqué to military peacekeepers currently passing into Dariopolis.


We advise all officers, commanders and regular forces currently passing into Dariopolis to exercise extreme caution in the city of Dariopolis as many buildings are damaged beyond repair and many more are currently crumbling under the sheer damage that water and decay has done to several buildings.

Several buildings have been searched and investigated, we advise to observe the colored safety markings Raven1 rescue teams have put up, these are located at the entrence of every house Raven1 has investigated.
All have been made with spraypaint, under all of them is a date (year, month and day) telling when the sign was painted, this list tells what the markings mean.

X - Extremely dangerous, on the verge of collapse (if it is still standing).
C - Caution, crumbling, risk of falling debris, may collapse in time.
F - Flooded.
D - Disease-infected, rot, pests, mold. Protective mask advised.
C - Chemicals, dangerous.
OK - All ok, clear to enter.

no marking - Neither searched nor investigated.

We are informing this as we have no knowledge of the information you recived nor have we been informed of the time of your arrival. Upon request more information can be delivered.

3rd St. Carlsen street, Dariopolis apartment complex

Sparking orders where coming in over the radio.
"Roger that command, out. Captain, word just came in that the calvary have arrived in the outskrits of the city."

The captain was not listening as his eyes and ears were focused on the elevator shaft. He could swear he heard irregular hammering from within the shaft.
There where four of them in the team, two was preoccupied with searching the offices for people dead or alive.

"Captain, I said..."
"I heard you brother, they can't assist us at present though. Signal the helicopter and ask them if they can spot some form of entrance at the roof, any kind, a hole will even do."

Dariopolis, Ordona

The 4th Batallion came marching down Lexington Avenue towards downtown Dariopolis. They paid careful attention to the markings on the buildings that rescue workers have placed them. Behind the marching Army personel were bulldozers, dump trucks, cranes, you name it, they had it. The whole of the Army Corps of Engineers was moving into Dariopolis to begin rebuilding.


Keilvarga, Kinstan

The morning news paper lay open on the desk of King Conner. The top news story was "500 Billion Dollars Estimated Amanda Damage."

Surfer's Cove, Ordona

As BAA helicopters began to guide the Kinstantian army and marine corps to known danger zones, Gengis delivered the baby, quickly he cut the cord and wrapped him in blankets,
"GET THIS BABY TO A HOSPITAL, QUICK!" he shouted, the baby was hurried out of the hole and flown away.
he turned to Linda, she was looking exhausted and worried.
"It'll be ok, you done good, the baby looked healthy, you had a baby ____(insert gender), beautiful thing, now let's get you out!"
he signalled for more oxygen nd a large cloth wall to be brought down, he set it up around himself and her, the others got out, and the began to widen the hole.