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Varangian Force Intro
For the Last three years a retired General by the name of Hammer had been recruiting, stockpiling and training troops and now The Varangian Mercenary Force was coming into business. It was a massive operation based near the ASD but at the same time entirely unassociated with the Allied States of DaWoad. These Mercs would work for almost anyone with the money to hire them for any service at all. Please contact our Service representatives through Head Quarters Battalion.

Detachment Availability
Commander Knowles- "VMS Sea Spray"- Frigate (AVAILABLE FOR HIRE)
Lieutenant Commander Halsey- "VMS Odysseus" Frigate (AVAILABLE FOR HIRE)
Lieutenant Commander Farragut- "VMS Red Dawn" Frigate(AVAILABLE FOR HIRE)
Captain Perry- "VMS Thetis"- BattleCruiser(AVAILABLE FOR HIRE)
Captain Felix- "VMS Ajax"- Battlecruiser(AVAILABLE FOR HIRE)
Commodore Chase- "VMS Achilles" - Aircraft Carrier(AVAILABLE FOR HIRE)
Colonel Boehm- "The Myrmidons" - Marine Force(AVAILABLE FOR HIRE)
Major Beckwith- RHO - Special Forces and Protection(AVAILABLE FOR HIRE)
Brigadier-General Bandit- "the Last Legion"- Light Ground Forces(AVAILABLE FOR HIRE)
General Alois Hammer- "Slammers"- Heavy Ground Forces(Reserved)
Major-General Lewis-"The Black Watch"-Combined Forces (Reserved)
Major-General Baker- "Pheonix" - Air Force(AVAILABLE FOR HIRE)
Brigadier-General Basilone- "HQB" - Head quarters, Quartermaster(AVAILABLE FOR HIRE)


Successful Missions
Shipping disruption- http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=566922&page=2
Civilian protection and extraction, Isolation of a city, Sanitization of "undead"- http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=565412
Government Selection through military means, logistics and training support for rebels- http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=567531&page=4
Government Reconstruction Work- http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=569144&page=2
Navel and Air Support as well as nuclear war avoidance- http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=568439
OOC: For info on available forces check Mercenary Forces in my sig.

OOC: bump

Dear Varangians,

We would like to hire Commodore Chase, along with sufficient escorts, to assist us in the interdiction of Allanean shipping. We pay very well.

Sincerely,

Claudius Griffincrest

Dear Varangians,

We would like to hire Commodore Chase, along with sufficient escorts, to assist us in the interdiction of Allanean shipping. We pay very well.

Sincerely,

Claudius Griffincrest

Commodore Chase and the rest of the Varangian Navel Forces are at your service. We are doing as you asked.

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(You might want to have some of the people unhired first woad)

OOC:lmao woops . . .yah their all free now . . .EDIT lol)

To: Varangian Mercenaries

The People's Republic of Falkasia would like to hire Brigadier-General Bandit and his Light Infantry group in our current conflict in Ascelonia. Name your fee and it will be paid.

To: Varangian Mercenary Command
From: Office of the Minister of Defense, Salzland

Sirs,

The Government of Salzland wishes to enquire as to the availability of the "Slammers" ground contingent for use in a supplemental role during a potential action against Ameriganastan. Should said unit be available, the Government of Salzland wishes to enquire as to whether a retainer could be forwarded to reserve these forces, in case the situation in Ameriganastan deteriorates into a declared war. We would also like to open contract negotiations, so in the event of war breaking out between Salzland and Ameriganastan, Salzland will only have to sign a contract and forward payment, rather than engage in a lengthy negotiation before the arrival of the 'Slammers' in-theater.

We also wish to enquire as to the status of the 'Phoenix' Air Forces, and whether a similar arrangement could be reached for their services.

Note that should hostilities fail to break out, the Varangians will be entitled to keep their retainer fees.

We look forward to your response.

Ian Williams
Minister for Defense

To: Varangian Mercenaries

The People's Republic of Falkasia would like to hire Brigadier-General Bandit and his Light Infantry group in our current conflict in Ascelonia. Name your fee and it will be paid.
OOC: thread please :)

Understood. We would accept a payment of 500 million NSDs assuming our mission in the conflict is successful. No casualty bonus required and if we are unsucessful Payment will be a mere 200 000 for expenses, again no casuality bonus required. Do you accept these terms?

To: Varangian Mercenary Command
From: Office of the Minister of Defense, Salzland

Sirs,

The Government of Salzland wishes to enquire as to the availability of the "Slammers" ground contingent for use in a supplemental role during a potential action against Ameriganastan. Should said unit be available, the Government of Salzland wishes to enquire as to whether a retainer could be forwarded to reserve these forces, in case the situation in Ameriganastan deteriorates into a declared war. We would also like to open contract negotiations, so in the event of war breaking out between Salzland and Ameriganastan, Salzland will only have to sign a contract and forward payment, rather than engage in a lengthy negotiation before the arrival of the 'Slammers' in-theater. This is for both the phoenix air force and the Slammers ground force.

We also wish to enquire as to the status of the 'Phoenix' Air Forces, and whether a similar arrangement could be reached for their services.

Note that should hostilities fail to break out, the Varangians will be entitled to keep their retainer fees.

We look forward to your response.

Ian Williams
Minister for Defense
OOC: tg me with thread for any involvement of the Varangians.
We would be happy to sign this type of treaty with you. The retainer fee would be 100 000 NSDs for the option of the services of both forces for a period of 5 years (2 RL weeks) or until you specify otherwise. The hiring of the forces for combat missions will cost you an additional 750 mill. Included in that price is all operating fees, causality bonuses and any other fees incurred by the Varangian mercenary force during their deployment. In the event that the force proves to be ineffective in the mission assigned to them the fee will drop to 300 000 nsd flat.

OOC: tg me with thread for any involvement of the Varangians.
We would be happy to sign this type of treaty with you. The retainer fee would be 100 000 NSDs for the option of the services of both forces for a period of 5 years (2 RL weeks) or until you specify otherwise. The hiring of the forces for combat missions will cost you an additional 750 mill. Included in that price is all operating fees, causality bonuses and any other fees incurred by the Varangian mercenary force during their deployment. In the event that the force proves to be ineffective in the mission assigned to them the fee will drop to 300 000 nsd flat.

The Government of Salzland finds this proposal to be entirely acceptable and within reason, and will forward both the retainer fee and contract fees at once.

The Government of Salzland finds this proposal to be entirely acceptable and within reason, and will forward both the retainer fee and contract fees at once.

Our thanks we have received the funds and our troops are moving to support your forces now.

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Abrahamic League Official Communique

To: Varagnian Mercenary Command
From: The Rev. George Claxton

The Abrahamic League wishes to inquire as to the cost of hiring all currently available forces to act as a reserve force for the League, to be used in the future should they be needed.

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Abrahamic League Official Communique

To: Varagnian Mercenary Command
From: The Rev. George Claxton

The Abrahamic League wishes to inquire as to the cost of hiring all currently available forces to act as a reserve force for the League, to be used in the future should they be needed.

The Varangian military force would be glad to serve as a reserve force for the Abrahamic government for the cost of 100 million NSDs per year. For that price the mercenary force would be at the disposal of the Abrahamic government but would continue to function as a mercenary force. Meaning that any available forces would act for the Abrahmics free of charge but forces would still hire themselves out to those who were interested in their services.

The Varangian military force would be glad to serve as a reserve force for the Abrahamic government for the cost of 100 million NSDs per year. For that price the mercenary force would be at the disposal of the Abrahamic government but would continue to function as a mercenary force. Meaning that any available forces would act for the Abrahmics free of charge but forces would still hire themselves out to those who were interested in their services.

To: Vargangian Mercenary Command
From: Rev. George Claxton

The League finds this acceptable, though wishes to know if the Varangian Mercenary Force would be willing to recall it's forces from other missions should an emergency situation occur provided that the League recompenses any nation or organization that had previously hired the recalled units for the early withdraw of any Varangian Mercenary forces. In such situation, we will be willing to pay triple the standard fee for any transferred units.

OOC: thread please :)

Understood. We would accept a payment of 500 million NSDs assuming our mission in the conflict is successful. No casualty bonus required and if we are unsucessful Payment will be a mere 200 000 for expenses, again no casuality bonus required. Do you accept these terms?

Yes, they are very acceptable. If your mercenaries do a good job, there will also very likely be a significant bonus in there as well.

To: Vargangian Mercenary Command
From: Rev. George Claxton

The League finds this acceptable, though wishes to know if the Varangian Mercenary Force would be willing to recall it's forces from other missions should an emergency situation occur provided that the League recompenses any nation or organization that had previously hired the recalled units for the early withdraw of any Varangian Mercenary forces. In such situation, we will be willing to pay triple the standard fee for any transferred units.

We would find that arrangement acceptable as well. In addition, using funds acquired over various campaigns we will be creating a new unit shortly that we would be willing to reserve permanently for your use without extra cost.

To: Vargangian Mercenary Command
From: Rev. George Claxton

The League finds this acceptable, though wishes to know if the Varangian Mercenary Force would be willing to recall it's forces from other missions should an emergency situation occur provided that the League recompenses any nation or organization that had previously hired the recalled units for the early withdraw of any Varangian Mercenary forces. In such situation, we will be willing to pay triple the standard fee for any transferred units.
The Combined Forces are now at your disposal should you ask for them. They are an all inclusive unit. Comprising of land, sea, air, navel air and marine Forces. They are expensive but will be available at a very reduced rate for your nation. That is all.

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OOC: is the legion still available? I someone else ask for it, otherwise I'll take that and btw do we pay yearly or per operation and we send them back.

FROM: Montana Inc Defense Department
TO: Varangian Mercenaries

We may require your forces for an operation further down the road. However we would like further information on what kinds of Frigates and battleships your navy uses. If they are good vehicles, we may request to employ your entire navy for a future operation.

OOC: is the legion still available? I someone else ask for it, otherwise I'll take that and btw do we pay yearly or per operation and we send them back.

per op. Legion is up if you want it.

FROM: Montana Inc Defense Department
TO: Varangian Mercenaries

We may require your forces for an operation further down the road. However we would like further information on what kinds of Frigates and battleships your navy uses. If they are good vehicles, we may request to employ your entire navy for a future operation.
TO: Montana Inc Defense Department
FROM: Varangian Mercenaries
We use ASD'ian standard weaponry and would be more than happy to place all available navel units at your disposal should you wish tyo use them.

(OOC: check of the "varangian Mercenary force" link in my sig for the factbook/stats on ships)

From: The Office of Field Marshall Felix von Napplfplatz
To: Varangian Mercenary Force


With the formation of the Waldenburger Legion the Empire is currently looking for forces to serve with it overseas. If at all possible the Empire wishes to purchase the services of the following for a minimum of a year or service to the Legion.If we could have precise numbers of manpower. Varangian forces will be serving with a multinational force in future and against our various enemies.

General Alois Hammer- "Slammers"- Heavy Ground Forces
Major-General Lewis-"The Black Watch"-Combined Forces

Signed:
Field Marshall Felix von Napplfplatz

From: The Office of Field Marshall Felix von Napplfplatz
To: Varangian Mercenary Force


With the formation of the Waldenburger Legion the Empire is currently looking for forces to serve with it overseas. If at all possible the Empire wishes to purchase the services of the following for a minimum of a year or service to the Legion.If we could have precise numbers of manpower. Varangian forces will be serving with a multinational force in future and against our various enemies.

General Alois Hammer- "Slammers"- Heavy Ground Forces
Major-General Lewis-"The Black Watch"-Combined Forces

Signed:
Field Marshall Felix von Napplfplatz


TO: The Office of Field Marshall Felix von Napplfplatz
From: Varangian Mercenary Force
We are more than willing to reserve those forces for your usage for the time being. Not that should you hire both these forces the HQB will be offered free of charge to escort them.

Signed:
General Slammer

OOC: check out my sig under mercenary forces for a breakdown of troops and also equipment stats etc.

OOC Is the exact manpower listed, I couldn't find it? I'm a bit retentive about the numbers in that respect, or should I just guess on the approximate manpower numbers?

IC
From: The Office of Field Marshall Felix von Napplfplatz
To: Varangian Mercenary Force

Excellent. I suppose these leaves only the matter of price. At this point we are authorized to accept anywhere up to 10 billion per annum for each unit recruited to our service. At this time the Emperor has also authorized specific hazard and casualty pay. Under the Military Act of 1877 pillaging is also allowed by any army employed in Imperial service; hopefully this is an acceptable package and will secure the services of said units.

Signed:
Field Marshall Felix von Napplfplatz

OOC Is the exact manpower listed, I couldn't find it? I'm a bit retentive about the numbers in that respect, or should I just guess on the approximate manpower numbers?

IC
From: The Office of Field Marshall Felix von Napplfplatz
To: Varangian Mercenary Force

Excellent. I suppose these leaves only the matter of price. At this point we are authorized to accept anywhere up to 10 billion per annum for each unit recruited to our service. At this time the Emperor has also authorized specific hazard and casualty pay. Under the Military Act of 1877 pillaging is also allowed by any army employed in Imperial service; hopefully this is an acceptable package and will secure the services of said units.

Signed:
Field Marshall Felix von Napplfplatz
OOC: oh no worries here we go:). if your looking for more detailed numbers (ie. total troops it'll take me a little longer but i can do that for you too.
ORBAT
Blackwatch
[Navy]
8xAll Purpose Transport (8 000 Troops)
2xHospital ship (5 400 Troops)
1xfloating dock (capable of high speed movement) (5 700 troops)
7xElectronic Warfare, Missile Defense and Land Support Platform (1 330 Troops)
2xBattlecruiser (3 600 Troops)
1x Super carrier (5 700 Troops)

[marines]
2xAmphibious assault ship (2730 Troops)
7xLittoral Combat Ship (525 Troops)
1000 x Rhino Class MBT (4 000 troops)
2000 x Porcupine IFVs (8 000 troops)
5000 x Troopers organized as follows.
350x Light combat squad (5 riflemen, 2 snipers, 1 AT, 1 Grenade Launcher, M2498 SAW)
100x Heavy Combat Squads (2xM249, 4 Riflemen, 1 sniper, 1 AT, 2 grenade Launchers)
25x Indirect Fire Support Squad (4xM120(8 troops), 1 sniper, 1 rifleman)
25x Anti Air Support Squad(5x Stinger Block 2, 3x riflemen, 2xM249)

[air wing (based on eriandos but can rebase to any theater of combat]
4 000 Hawk 3 Interceptors (4 000 Troops)
1 000 Hawk 1 Strike Fighters (1 000 Troops)
500 Mongoose Support Planes (1 000 Troops)
200 Lightfire Attack Helicopters (400 Troops)
200 eagle awaks AWAKS (1600 Troops)
200 M8 Pax Rommanus (400 troops)

[Army (travels with fleet]
{light}
6 000 x Porcupine IFV (24 000 Troops)
3 000 x LAV VII (9 000)
300 x M6 Yeoman (900 troops)
300 x M5 Desolation (900 troops)
150x M7 Kardane (300 Troops)
30 000 x Troopers Organized as follows
1800 Light Infantry Squads (5 Riflemen, 2 Snipers, 1 AT, 1 Grenade Launcher, 1 M249 SAW)
600 Heavy Infantry Squads (4 Riflemen, 1 Sniper, 2 AT, 2 M249)
300 AA Support Squad (5 AA, 3 Riflemen, 2 M249)
300 Indirect Fire Squad (4 Mortars (8 troopers), 1 rifleman, 1 sniper)
{Heavy}
5 000x Rhino Class MBTs (20 000 Troops)
6 000x Porcupine IFVs (24 000 Troops)
600x M6 Yeoman (1 800 Troops)
600x M5 Desolation(1 800 troops)
400x M7 Kardane (800 Troops)
200x M8 Pax Rommanus (similar to the The M901 Launching Station Firing Pac-3 MIM-104 patriot missiles ) (800 troops)



Slammers
6 000x Rhino Class MBTs (24 000 troops)
12 000x Porcupine IFVs (48 000 troops)
1200x M6 Yeoman (3 600 troops)
1200x M5 Desolation (3 600 troops)
800x M7 Kardane (1 600 troops)
400x M8 Pax Rommanus (similar to the The M901 Launching Station Firing Pac-3 MIM-104 patriot missiles ) (1 600 troops)

Official Reply
We find that package completely acceptable. Those elements are now under your control and can be ordered into any theater at your discretion.
General Slammer

Excellent they shall be transferred to Paloni for basic orientation and be deployed within the month besides our illustrious armies. To victory sir. The money shall be wired immediately


Signed:
Field Marshall Felix von Napplfplatz

OOC just a rough guess on the total manpower would be great.

Excellent they shall be transferred to Paloni for basic orientation and be deployed within the month besides our illustrious armies. To victory sir. The money shall be wired immediately


Signed:
Field Marshall Felix von Napplfplatz

OOC just a rough guess on the total manpower would be great.

OOC: done. Would you prefer to take control of those units directly or have me RP them? (if I'm rp'ing them and you can't get a hold of me then you can definatly take over.)

total = 255 085 troops all together.

OOc I think a little of both; they'll be going up against Ghogoloth and their allies of course, and your probably a much better military Rper than I (as are things on the bottom of rocks...) Good lord! 250 thousand+ we'll have to start another army group!

OOc I think a little of both; they'll be going up against Ghogoloth and their allies of course, and your probably a much better military Rper than I (as are things on the bottom of rocks...) Good lord! 250 thousand+ we'll have to start another army group!

OOC: yep you get what you pay for :D. um ok well tg me with the thread of anything and I'll get these forces involved. Though I'm sure ur understating your military RP'ing abilities.

ooc: hey all this is Dawoad . . .um put together a puppet for rp'ing as any merc force you care to employ.