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Villa Ordovicia, Eusebia, Orceen

“This weather is ridiculous” Aria the dancer said to her best friend Paul, a servant at the villa, as she fanned herself profusely. She found him on a break coming out of the great hall. “I know, and I have to wear this damn uniform too. It’ll be dark soon, so at least it’ll be cooler.” He replied. “I better get going before one of his magnificence’s guests show up, text me later.” She added before heading back to the dressing rooms.

It was very hot for November, the nation of Etravrennia-Selmartia was in a warm climate and usually had mild autumns and winters, but this was unheard of in living memory. The Prince had gone on vacation to the far north on the island of Orceen, where the rich, famous, and powerful held grand estates and villas to escape the heat of summer or trials of life back on the mainland. Here he was at the Summer Villa, as it was called, escaping the brutal hot weather. Life there was a thing of celebration and banquets, where they were celebrating tonight, by chance, the 19th birthday of Duke Maximo, the only son of the Prince. Eusebius VIII had been Prince since he was 26, a very long time ago, in fact he would be celebrating his own 35th anniversary in the upcoming June.

As the sun began to die, it’s end seemed to give the party life. The villa dancers would be on periodically all night, at the request of the Prince or young Duke. The Prince looked at his son, handsome, athletic, and a womanizer, like himself. He also saw in him a vision of his mother, who had died giving him life, a pity she hadn’t lived to see him grow up he thought. He stood puzzled for a moment feeling something was missing. He realized he was searching for his personal maid, Izreema, or by her name given to her by the Prince, Dahlia. He recollected that he had given her off to visit her family on the island, an expensive favor for which she would pay the next night. She was a native Orceeni, a race of albinos who were native to the island. Nowadays they were a rare sight, even on Orceen, their home. Over the centuries they had been persecuted on the mainland and were finally conquered by Eusebius II, the Bold, in the 1670s. He had slaughtered thousands through numerous means denouncing them as “abominations of the world”. Somehow they had managed to survive up to this point, but were likely to die out in a few generations. The Prince set out to find where his son had ventured off to and find his son and present him his present, his very own yacht.

Though times were good at the villas of the elite, but elsewhere tempers soared, and trouble was bubbling below the surface of Etrvrennia. For quite sometime now, the prices of simple things such as bread and cereals had been inflated through the roof, gasoline was nearing 5 coronas a gallon (10$USD), even with the addition of the southern oil rich port city of Ta-akbar-ar. It was near impossible for anyone other than the well-to-do to make even the bare minimum. For the past three months there had been large protests that seemed daily, throughout the cities of the Principality. That very day of the Duke’s birthday fighting broke out on the streets of the capital, Glascretia. People had broken into supermarkets and other stores seeking food and other necessities. The police were swamped at the scale of the rioting and before long the Royal Army was called in promptly opening fire at any looters they saw. Chaos was everywhere.

The Magnificent Empire of Londim had unusually become solitary in recent international dealings, instead focusing on internal dealings and even changing its name to icoroporate the word Magnificent but news of a revolution came trickling through onto the newsreels. Thankfully it was not in one of Londim's domains but instead a smaller nation by the name of Etravrennia-Selmartia.

Londim had moved on and a new Emperor was in, one Emperor Marcus Resantole. A young Emperor looking to make his mark upon the world. This small unrest could prove to be the ultimate political game.

"A very interesting situation we have here.", said the Marcus to his closest advisor and friend, Don Alfondo Eleina.

"Indeed we do Emperor. What should be our course?" replied Alfondo with a question of his own, similiar to a number of conversations the two men had.

"I am glad you have asked. We have options open to us. One. Pledge our support to the Royals and help bestow power to them and crush the rebels. Two. Help the rebels with the promise of power and our help while in turn destroying any chances of a rival empire growing. Third. We do nothing and watch from the sidelines." He pondered for a while before making his decision.

"I think Option 2 would be the best course of action. Afterall our Empire prides itself on helping its people. There is a large case that the people in this small nation do not enjoy the same comforts as our own. I shall send a response at once."



To All Concerned.

Let it be known in the public forum that the Magnificent Empire of Londim backs these so called rebels and looters. The very ordered that Imperial troops have clearance to shoot looters is not that of a civilised nation. Those in charge have 24 hours to repeal this order, lest they wish to hear th boots of Londim soldiers marching towards their palaces.

Signed,
Emperor Marcus Resantole
The Magnificient Empire of Londim

Villa Ordovicia, Eusebia, Orceen

The Prince was in his office in the villa with his chief advisor, watching live what was happening in Glascretia.

“I import more food, begin repairing the drills, and bring trade agreements to other nations and this is how these people thank me? Savages, every one of them. Has the Royal Army entered the city yet?”

“Yes, my lord. They are mostly in the Seloga neighborhood, protecting the Palace and the various estates of the nobles, that's their primary concern. It is currently the safest part of the city.”

“Why haven’t they stopped the looting? I gave orders to open fire half an hour ago.”

“There aren’t enough soldiers in the city, I assume.”

“Tell General Veriny to get the damn situation under control, he can use any means necessary to stop them.”

One of the servants entered carrying an officious looking document for the Prince.

He read the letter and was furious

“Veriny better get this under control or it’s his head!” he exclaimed.

To: Emperor Marcus Resantole

I can only say that civilized people do not loot and cause anarchy in their nations. We are only responding with what we deem appropriate. We will not be changing this action nad kindly ask you to mind your own business.

His Royal Highness Prince Eusebius VIII
Prince of Etravrennia and Emir of Selmartia

The Prince went to find his son

“Maximo, I’m heading to the capital, I want you to stay here.”

“When will you be back?”

“Soon enough, this will be over as soon as General Veriny gets his head out of his ass and quells this. Probably tomorrow morning.”

"Okay, see you later." The young Duke replied very nonchalant, inside however, he was very happy he wouldn't have his father watching his every step for once.

Soon enough he was on his way to the Palace in Glascretia and address this annoyance personally.

OCC - what part of the world is this taking place?

OCC - what part of the world is this taking place?

OOC:What do you mean?

Villa Ordovicia, Eusebia, Orceen

The Prince was in his office in the villa with his chief advisor, watching live what was happening in Glascretia.

“I import more food, begin repairing the drills, and bring trade agreements to other nations and this is how these people thank me? Savages, every one of them. Has the Royal Army entered the city yet?”

“Yes, my lord. They are mostly in the Seloga neighborhood, protecting the Palace and the various estates of the nobles, that's their primary concern. It is currently the safest part of the city.”

“Why haven’t they stopped the looting? I gave orders to open fire half an hour ago.”

“There aren’t enough soldiers in the city, I assume.”

“Tell General Veriny to get the damn situation under control, he can use any means necessary to stop them.”

One of the servants entered carrying an officious looking document for the Prince.

He read the letter and was furious

“Veriny better get this under control or it’s his head!” he exclaimed.



The Prince went to find his son

“Maximo, I’m heading to the capital, I want you to stay here.”

“When will you be back?”

“Soon enough, this will be over as soon as General Veriny gets his head out of his ass and quells this. Probably tomorrow morning.”

"Okay, see you later." The young Duke replied very nonchalant, inside however, he was very happy he wouldn't have his father watching his every step for once.

Soon enough he was on his way to the Palace in Glascretia and address this annoyance personally.

"Mind your own business? Unfortunately for this Prince, the wellbeing of the majority is my business. It seems power has gone to this mans head if he thinks firing on his own people will quell them. It only makes it easier for them to hate thoer rulers and gain support for an international force to help." mused Macus.

"Shall I inform the Generals it is time for the War Council to convene, Emperor?", asked Don Alfondo.

"Do so but we will not send any army in until we are sure of the people in the nation. I in turn shall respond." said Marcus.


Prince Eusebius VIII,

Sir. I can only assume the people rebel because their rulers do not look after their needs. Perhaps it is because you and you nobles live in extravgent luxury while your people suffer in poverty, some starving. You tell me to mind my business and yet here you are giving me a case, no a cause to fight for.

Let me tell you the story of a boy. A boy who was born into absolute poverty, where eveyday was a struggle for survival, whose parents both died of diseases that could have been treatable had they the money to pay for medication, a boy who got a job in the Emperor's palace. A boy who won the hearts of a childless Emperor and Empress. A boy who grew up to be heir and a boy who grew up to name sit as the Head of State of an Empire. That boy, as you may have guessed was me. And you tell me to sit by and watch while people who live in a situation that I used to be in suffer under the hands of a thankless ruler , who does not know the hardships of absolute poverty! You Sir, are not just shooting at your subects, you are shooting at my fellow men and women. For every bullet that is fired at these civilians, a thousand Londim troops will march into your lands. I already know your army struggles against the Peoples Army. It shall fall at the hands of mine!

OCC - Sorry I should have made that cllear -
Is it europe, pacific, asia etc

It really matters in why people would be involved if half a world away, for example Im in the Pacific, but if you are European I would unlikely to be involved in a revolution half a world away. However if you were in the Pacific or Asia it may have consequences for me

OCC - Sorry I should have made that cllear -
Is it europe, pacific, asia etc

It really matters in why people would be involved if half a world away, for example Im in the Pacific, but if you are European I would unlikely to be involved in a revolution half a world away. However if you were in the Pacific or Asia it may have consequences for me

OOC: I don't rp in terms of the Real Word, It's as far or close to you as you'd like.

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Riots erupt in Glascretia, other cities follow suit

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After hard economic times have taken their toll, vandals have taken to the streets to forcibly take the goods they cannot afford.

Glascretia – Today the capital city is full of angry people lashing out against the monarchy and it’s failed economic policies. Around 10 pm local time, it allegedly began when a city police officer beat a homeless man senseless trying to remove him from the front of a store. People on scene became enraged and began throwing objects at the police officer. Soon things got out of hand, and now chaos rules.

The Royal Army has entered the city, but have mostly taken to protecting the homes around the area of the Palace. It is rumored the Prince will be coming to the capital, but sources have not been verified. Other members of the Royal Army have opened fire on miscreants running around, and in areas tanks are beginning to disperse the mobs. The situation is far from over, hopefully the situation will improve as the army takes control of more of the city.



Story:
http://www.esn.es/national/story/08/riot-222753.html

Published: 12:45:01 UTC

© ESN- MMVIII

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Emperor Resantole,

I care not why my people choose to do this, I care that they are endangering the lives of other citizens. I will not stand for that in the slightest. Let me tell you a story, once there was a boy who stole a school book from a fellow classmate, his mother instead of being angry praised him and encouraged him. He stole pens and coats and clothing, but eventually grew up and stole gems and paintings and other precious things. Eventually he was caught and on the way to his execution he met up with his mother. She came up to him and put her head on his shoulder, the thief then bit her ear off. “If you had not encouraged this and rather punished me, things might have been ended better.” Rather than let this cancer grow, I intend to nip the evil in the bud and defend those who can be harmed by these miscreants.

Ministry of Diplomacy - Saint Alexander City, Rathanan

It was a beautiful November morning in Saint Alexander City when Minister Quintus Octavius Lepidus entered his office in the Ministry of Diplomacy. He grumbled at the large stack of papers on his desk as he sat down and sipped his coffee. He took a look at the papers, which included information on civil unrest in a nation called Etravrennia-Selmartia as well as pictures of the violent riots. Lepidus quirked an eyebrow and picked up his phone.

"Yes, Minister Lepidus?" A female voice asked on the other side.

"Marca, what is this about Etravrennia-Selmartia?" He asked his secretary.

"Oh, someone brought it in this morning, said you should have a look at it, sir... I'm sorry if I shouldn't have let him in." She responded.

"No, no, it's fine Marca... Do we have an embassy or any officals in Etravrennia-Selmartia?" He asked her.

"Let me check." Marca paused for a minute on the phone as she began looking for records on her computer. "No, nothing we know of.. But we can never be sure about other departments."

"You are correct, well, I guess I better forward this to Holy Emperor Severus so he can bring this before the Holy Imperial Senate." He muttered. "Have a good day then, Marca, thanks for your help." He added as he hung up the phone.

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A few hours later, Minister Lepidus entered the office of the Holy Emperor.

"Good morning, Quintus, how are you today?" Holy Emperor Tiberius Lucilius Severus greeted warmly.

"Well, your highness, we have a bit of a situation in Etravrennia-Selmartia." Minister Lepidus responded.

"Where?" Severus asked quizzically.

"Etravrennia-Selmartia. We don't have any real dealing with them, but I think it's worth at least looking at... We don't want more communist nations in the world." Minister Lepidus said.

"If we don't have any dealings with them, why should we care? The Senate will never approve the use of the military to quell this problem." Severus stated.

"So... What should we do?" Lepidus responded.

"Nothing. Send Etravrennia-Selmartia a message stating that we have faith in their ability to solve their own problems... Unless it's requested, we have no business sending troops anyway." Severus ordered.

"Very well, your Highness." Minister Lepidus said with a nod.

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To: Whom it may concern within Etravrennia-Selmartia

From: Q. Octavius Lepidus, Minister of Diplomacy - Holy Imperial Republic of Rathanan

We are well aware of the situtaion unfolding in your country and, while it is regrettable, we cannot offer any sort of aid. The Holy Emperor and Holy Imperial Senate of Rathanan have faith in your administration's ability to maintain law and order within your nation.

Pax tibi.

Seloga District, Glascretia

In all the tumult the Prince, now in Seloga Palace, had finally reached the imperiled capital and promptly received a letter from yet another foreign land. He read the letter and quickly replied to it's sender before heading to a banquet he was throwing for the various nobles who had remained in the city despite the grueling heat.

Minister Lepidus,

I thank you for the support of your nation, I have full faith in the armed forces of this nation and that the people will see sense and return to their homes. Things will return to normalcy soon enough.

Regards,
Prince Eusebius VIII

The news of the atrocities unfolding in Etravrennia-Selmartia broke during the early hours in Burtilana, On an obscure news website. Frank, the aide to the president who saw the report had to wait until morning to raise the issue. For President Burte did not like to be awoken.
Frank caught Vladimir Burte just as he was finishing breakfast.
"What have you got for me Frank?"
"More rebelions Sir, this time in a small country called Etravrennia-Selmartia." he replied.
"Another day, another rebellion! So Frank, enlighten me."
"Well... It's the usual rich/ poor division, inflation increasing daily, the common population can barely afford to live, and have began riots to let their voices heard."
"Right, follow usual procedure Frank!"
"Yes, Sir" With thtat Frank went to the President's office and began writing a telegram to the leadership of Etravrennia-Selmartia

OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION
of the
UNITED SOCIALIST STATES OF BURTILANA


TO: Leadership of Etravrennia-Selmartia
FROM: President Vladimir Burte, USSB
RE: Rebellion

Dear Sirs/Madams,
Why is your common population starving through inflation, when your elite rich is still living in luxary? We in Burtilana find this level of inequality highly unsatisfactory. Why is there such inflation?
We shall send two aid vessels to help quell the rebellion temporarily in Glascretia. the ships shall be accompanied by a small naval escort. Containing rice and other staple foods for 500,000 people for two weeks, the ships shall arrive at the port nearest to the city, with the escort waiting outside port.
In accordance to usual procedure, 18 men of the elite BSF shall arrive at the port ahead of the vessels, to ensure the port is safe.
We hope you accept our aid to help temporarily quell riots in this city, but we also hope you strive to find peaceful resolutions to the problem. shooting your own countrymen is not good for publicity or the moral of your army.

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A news correspondant reporting on the actions of the BSF is reporting from Chobham Int Airport.
"The Burtilanian Government has acted swiftly and quickly to come to the aid of the general poplus of Etravrennia-Selmartia, reports suggest that two vessels are being loaded with food to temporarily slow the reiots in the city of Glascretia. I am standing in Chobham International Airport, where the BSF are taking off in Chinooks behind me, with Apache gunship support over head, they should arrive early afternoon in Etravrennia-Selmartia. It is still unclear why the BSF have relocated to Chobham Int. Camera crews have not been able to get near Pyrford Army Base, though we have been told that we will gain exclusive footage within a couple of weeks.
The BSF will be flying to the port of call of the vessels before they arrive, to secure the docks and ensure the delivery of supplies to the right people. This is only a temporary measure, and though it has not been discussed, furhter measures will have to be taken.
I am Mandy Conroy, reporting from Chobham Airport, back to the studio."

President Burte,

I thank you for your most generous gift, and I am sure the people of my nation will thank in years to come. The foods will be distributed to the masses as soon as possible, as will the announcement of this delivery

Regards, Prince Eusebius VIII

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After the soldiers had opened fire on the crowds, a lot of people had made their way to the Berilite Ironworks in the city. It was an older factory, it wasn't really used much now and was very spacious. Here there was some food and medical supplies. There was sobbing, there was yelling, there was bewilderment. Many of the people there wanted to go out again, to face the soldiers armed with nothing other than fists, pipes, and bricks.

One man stood up, he was young, and had been wanted by the Royal Government for quite sometime. He had been hiding in the smaller pockets of the city. This man was Andrew Merina, the founder of the Social Democratic Labor Party. It's aims were to provide a reasonable minimum wage for all, introduce democratic reforms, and restrict big business. For some reason it seemed to him that the government didn't want a lot of that. His party hadn't been behind the riots and didn't support the violence, but it certainy was a way for their message to be heard.

"My fellow countrymen!"

the crowds and angry masses grew quiet

"I know your hunger, your anguish, and your anger. I feel these things too, bt we must stay strong for one final thing. I have just been told that the Prince is entertain his nobles in Seloga. Since he's here in our city let us give him a proper welcome and tell him of our troubles, it's seems he's been deaf ofr sometime. Perhaps all of us will make it clear to him. My countrymen, let us march on the Prince's Palace!"

With a deafening cheer the people of all ages and backgrounds began to move out of the factory and towards the Seloga District. Word quickly spread of the plans to the people on the street and soon a formidably army of people headed towards the palace, unknowing of the Burtilanan aid.

(OOC: What is the name of the port nearest Glascretia?)
Just off the Etravrennia-Selmartian coast

"This is BSF89, a helicopter convoy of 9, 4 large tranports, and 5 gunships, requesting permission to land to carry out duties of securing aid to Etravrennia-Selmartia." Called the co-pilot of the lead helicopter to the port control building.
On board the Chinooks were C301st and C102nd BSF squads, along with 4 MUVA 17 Scorpions and 2 MUVA 17 Scorpion Tank hunter Ls.
The C301st was chosen to take 102nd out on a live training mission, the soldiers were newly inducted into the BSF, from the competition the Burtilanian Land Army holds every year for its most succesful soldiers. 301st was the most experienced squad and HQ felt that Frag Vrahl and his men could look after the new boys, if something went wrong.
For now though, they had the simple task of keeping the aid supply line free from corruption, with the Apache gunships for support.

Admiral Ney the Duke's National Security advisor burst into the Dukes office, he was the only person who would and could get away with the sudden intrusion.

"What is it Jochiam"? Duke Blaise enquired.

"Its another goddamn banana republic shitfest, sire, thats what it is."

The Duke smiled, knowing the Admirals unique manner of phraselogy he could always expect every three or four words would be an obscentity of some sort.

"Which Banana Republic are we talking about" the Duke asked.

"Goddamn Etravrennia-Selmartia Sire, they have more letters in their name than they have food for their people"

"Ahh yes, didnt I have a report on my desk this morning about Etravrennia-Selmartia, let me see".

The Duke quickly flicked through his files, finally locating the one titled Etravrennia-Selmartia.

"I looked at this earlier today, it seemed a fairly simple case of inequality, the people starve, they rise up and eventually the old regime collapses and a new despot takes over. I didnt think anything of it then, why would I change my opinion now".

"Well Sire I have a feeling this despot will suck in a whole host of nations and people, it may very well destabilise the whole region. Already on the news we have seen and heard Burtilana is sending military in, under the guise of aid for the people; others will no doubt follow their example. Whats more Sire an escalting situation in our area of interest could cause us problems domestically.

"Hmmm well Jochiam I have spent a lot of time and energy ensuring our region stays calm and on a even footing, if Etravrennia-Selmartia is going to go belly up I am not going to allow a new power coming in and risk a destablisation our region just because one clown cannot control or lookafter his people."

He rose from his chair, and looked down on the well manicured gardens of his palace, Malmaison was such a beautiful city this time of the year, here people were happy and lived their lives in contentment. But that contentment was always a fragile thing, as many smaller nations have discovered over the last year or two.
Thinking on his options he could as he first thought do nothing and let Etravrennia-Selmartia go through it painful experience, he could add to it by becoming involved. If he did nothing, sooner or later people in his own realm will become disgusted with the daily images of a civil war, they usually do. They then will as usual protest, the protest will start at being directed against any Etravrennia-Selmartia interests the students usually start this process. Then the people fired by the scenes of youthful protest will themselves start blaming him for all the ills of Etravrennia-Selmartia, particularly if I do nothing. These protest simply add pressure to his own realm still getting over the Kunesdorf rebellion; so he had to divert the attention away from Rechburg and give the people to join in him. Saving the innocent people of a depressed nation was always a good method of getting your people behind you.
So to save his own nation going through similar issues he had to do something, or at least be seen to do something.

"Jochiam, I want approaches made to the rebel people, send in some Special forces and intelligence people, locate where the leaders are and offer them our aid.
Meanwhile prepare the expeditionary fleet, for sailing, as well we will load the 5th Transport Fleet with food and supplies for the people. however before we land I need to know if our aid will be accepted by the rebels.
Send in one of the SSN groups to monitor shipping around Etravrennia-Selmartia, but they are not to fire unless in self defence."

The Admiral smiled to himself, the boy was just like his father, decisive and determined.

(OOC: What is the name of the port nearest Glascretia?)

OOC: Blairsport, here's a map (http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/93/ertravrenniaselmartiasq0.png)


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BURTILANA POST
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USSB SENDS MORE AID ABROAD

Yesterday the ongoing struggles in Etravrennia-Selmartia worsened with soldiers reportedly firing upon protesting civilians in the city of Glascretia. President Vladimir Burte finally adressed the issue, by sending a small aid package to the city, with plans for it to last two weeks.
The supplies of staple foods were yesterday being loaded onto to two military large vessels at the Chobham Dockyards. At the time of print in the early hours of this morning, reports suggested that the vessels had departed under naval escort, due to arrive at Blairsport in two days.
A statement issued by a spokesman for the Burtilanian Aid Agency (BAA) suggested that the government had willingly accepted the aid.
"We received a swift response from Prince Eusebius VIII, and the aid shall be delivered in the next couple of days." Mark Fields told a news conference yesterday. The Heidi Fong, a spokeswoman for the BSF also issued an unexpected statement,
"Though it has been kept closely under wraps, the BSF is in the process of inserting a small force to help deliver the goods. This is with the full knowledge of the Etravrennia-Selmartian Government. Though the BAA do not agree with military force being used, we believe it is in the best interests of the Etravrennia-Selmartian people. To help ensure the aid is delivered equally. the C301st and C102nd are under strict engagement orders and should arrive late evening. [yesterday] The BSF are being used purely to deliver the goods, and to keep the port secure during arrival."
Statements from the BSF are very rare, so this was most unprescedented, hopefully they will be more open about operations in the future.
The crisis in Etravrennia-Selmartia is being fuelled by great inequality and rapidly raising inflation,
"It is almost cheaper to fly to another country, buy a loaf of bread there and bring it back!" exclaimed one angry protester.
Whilst the wealthy elite, and the leadership, feast on great banquets every night and regularly spend more in one night then an average Etravrennia-Selmartian factory worker earns in a year, the common people are struggling to make ends meet. Starving and angry they have slowly began to take action, after the actions of yesterday, an unamed source told Burtilanian reporters that a young Andrew Merina has picked up the gauntlet and has begun leading the common folk. Our own researchers have discovered that he is wanted by the Royal Government, and is the leader of the opposition party, the Social Democratic Labor Party. Further more he is against the use of violence, so some spectacular scenes of mass demonstrations are likely to be seen, rather then scenes of a violent civil war, as seen in so many other poor nations. The Royal Government will be playing a very risky game with the international community if it attempts to use violence to beat the peaceful demonstrators.
by Pete Wong

Incoming decoded message

In coming Comm
Source Duke class ssn
"Gorky"
Comm Off. Captain Hugh Kelly

Initial Intel Reports indicate leader of opposition Andrew Merina stop
Recce party landed at 0400hrs stop Destination Glascretia Stop
As per orders- make contact stop

Heavy shipping identified into port of Port of Blairsport - mostly Burtilana stop

Message ends//

The Londim Chronicle

Unrest in Etravrennia-Selmartia

The small nation of Etravrennia-Selmartia is seldom mentioned in the news but the current unrest in the nation has gained the attention of our young Emperor Marcus Resantole. The unrest in this small nation follows after high inflation rates mean those in the lower and middle classes are finding it harder and harder to survive on a daily basis.

In his National Report this morning, the Emperor said:

"These people represent what our nation once was. It is not right that we stand by while people starve while their rulers live in luxury. We cannot stand back while normal people are shot in the streets. Londim hereby pledges it support to the people and as well as aid, we will send our trrops to help fight the struggle. Those rulers were warned."

The view on the streets after the address were mixed. One Lionel Hughbert said:

"It's about time our Empire took its place in the world again and what a more noble way than to help the people."

However, Jackie Reinforte had this to say:

"We have been fine in our soliary state. Who cares what's happening in their nation. That's their problem and they should deal with it."

The Londim Chronicle will keep you up to date on the situation."

Major Chris Evans, Sergeant Mike Colbert and Sergeant Mike O’Donnell had landed on the Bedun coast around 3:30am. The ride from the submarine was fortunately an easy one, they landed unnoticed in the dark, leaving the motor on the rubber craft running, they turned the boat around, Sergeant O’Donnell flicked a switch on a small box, placing it on the bottom of the boat. They then engaged the motor and it slowly moved out to sea, a few minutes later a small muffled bang indicated the explosive device blew a hole in the bottom of the boat. Moving inland wearing civilian clothes they quickly made their way to Glascretia.

The signs of unrest and destruction increased as they made their way closer to the city. The rural people keeping very much to themselves, however as they passed through small farming towns and villages, people seemed more agitated.
In one such farming community, they purchased a small car, from a farmer who was only too grateful to get his hands on some actual cash. As Sergeant Colbert observed , he probably stole the car in the first place, having a car they made there way into Glascretia much quicker than expected.

For Sergeant Mike Colbert this was coming home, he had lived in Etravrennia-Selmartia until he was 15, before his parents moved to Rechburg. It made him sad and angry that this his native country was reduced to such poverty and misery. He knew Glascretia very well , so entering and making their way through the city was relatively easy, while avoiding the police and army patrols these special force veterans began their search for Andrew Merina.

It didnt surprise Major Evans that every one knew who he was, they just didn’t know where he was. Finally after much searching and convincing they were lead to a building occupied by protestors, some were angry, many suspicious; however finally they convinced someone to take them to meet him

SIC: The War Council Meeting

"My Generals, I have gathered you here so that you may once again face the exhilaration and honour of war. You have all had time to read the Security Dossier on Etravrennia-Selmartia. Tell me what are your thoughts?", said Emperor Marcus.

"We go in, blow the hell out of the royals and their armies and bring peace to the land, letting the people govern how they wish." said General Kinus. General Kinus was known for and so feared for his use of the direct assault strategy. It had worked well in the past against large opposing armies.

"No. We don;t go in and blow up everything in sight. You forget Kinus that there are thousands if not millions of civilians caught up in the centre of this. We go in like you suggest and the native populace turns against us very quickly for destroying their lands. We must work with any and all rebel groups in the region and send in our soldiers. Our soldiers shall back the rebels who will know the weak point of the Imperial Guard. They can also help us into the country." This was the voice of General Hansel, who much preferred working with the people than against the people. He and Kinus also had an in tense rivalry going on.

The other Generals looked at each other. The two most powerful Generals had spoken so it was now time to choose a course of action. Although the vote would decide the course of action, it would also decide which of the 2 Generals held more power.

"I hear you both but this not a decision you may make yourselves. Myself and the rest of the War Council must vote on this action. So Generals, those of you in favour of Kinus' plan raise your hands.", said Marcus

Kinus' hand shot staright up but only a handful of others voted his way.

"Those of you who feel Hanse's plan is better, raise your hands."

There was a clear majority in favour of Hanse including the Emperor voting in his favour. It was decided. Londim would work with the rebels.

OOC: I can't really continue until I have permission to land, I'm sure my copters would have ran out of fuel and crashe dby now though...! I sent Etravrennia-Selmartia a TG

Berilite Ironworks, Berilite District, Glascretia

The ironworks had grown quiet with the departure of the many people that had been gathering there as a safe place and meeting ground. The were heading towards the Prince and bent on storming Seloga Palace, led by the son of one of the Prince’s most prominent generals, Palolo Veriny. Andrew Merina had stayed back with his closest followers to tend to the wounded and set up a temporary headquarters in the factory.

He had never wanted things to come this far, and yet they did. When he formed the Etravrennian Social Democratic Labor Party he wanted to work with the Prince to fix the nation. After they were banned by him, he saw that would never happen. The Prince was a menace to all Etravrennian society and could not be allowed to continue this. Somewhere things needed to give way. Now, the ESDLP was fully supporting and organizing the overthrow of the Prince and his regime.

He was introduced to two men who had been searched and claimed they needed to speak to him urgently. He could tell they were foreign almost immediately.

“What do you want to tell me, Comrades?”

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Seloga Palace, Seloga District, Glascretia

The Prince had started dinner and was beginning a good conversation with his friend the Duke of Dunitsa when he was interrupted by General Heidan Veriny.

“Your Majesty, we should evacuate immediately, an army of people is approaching with the intent to storm the palace.”

“And why can’t you stop them?”

“There are far too many o them for our forces to control.”

“I will address this riff-raff myself then.”

The Prince announced his intent and advised all the nobles to leave at once, before heading out to the vestibule facing Seloga Square.

There was already a great crowd there chanting for change and his abdication

“People of Glascretia!” the crowds grew silent as his voice was amplified by speakers that had been brought there

“Hear me, I have succeeded in bringing food and grain to our nation, supplies and aid will arrive here shortly. Got back to your homes and it will be distributed among you.”

The crowds then grew wild, they no longer cared about having aid or food, and driven by their hatred of the Prince broke down the doors of the palace, armed with bricks, knives, guns, and torches. A bloodbath ensued as nobles fled guards opened fire and the mob unleashed its furies on the members of the Ancien regime.

The Burtilanian helicopters had landedsuccesfully, a perimietre set up, and the supplies were now being loaded oof of the the first ship.
The BSF had a report update, and now they had to ensure that the supplies actually reached Glascretia, the nation was crumbling, and they could not be trusted in the hands of the current government, due to its instability.
The supplies were piled into the waiting Chinooks, and with gunship support, they slowly and carefully took off towards the city.
On board the naval support vessels were a 2 platoons of soldiers, standard soldiers, the BSF managed to use them for their purposes. The 48 men werre to drive to the trucks they had acquired to Glascretia. These cizilian trucks and vans were either stolen, or bought from dock workers or merchants still in the area.
301st and 102nd climbed into their own jeeps and took a route they had planned, the soldiers were to meet up with the 'copters, and the BSF were going to locate the ESDLP HQ.
Revolution was in the air. Vhral and his men loved a good revolution, and they hoped to get the traniee BSF into liking them too!

"Emperor, Recon Satellites are now showing complete anarchy in Etravrennia-Selmartia. The people have stormed the Royal Palace, though we have no news on the Prince. Either he has been captured, killed or escaped the scene altogether." said Don Alfondo.

"Then now is the right time to proceed. The borders will be done so we can have our armies stroll right in. I also want the 3rd Fleet on this." said Marcus.

"3rd Fleet?! Sir I must insist that the introduction of 3rd Fleet could cause uproar and destabilise the region. Do you not remember why 3rd Fleet was put out of action indefinitely." argued Don Alfondo.

"Do you not think I know why 3rd Fleet was put out of action?! I was there when the events of that fateful night occured. However we have had no other fleet match that of 3rd Fleet. Send the order for 3rd Fleet to head for Etravrennia-Selmartia. Also give the order for Kinus' men to head for Etravrennia-Selmartia. They shall march in and find the ones who have led the revolution and shall assist." replied Marcus.


Some hours later

News had spread that 3rd Fleet was coming out of retirement. Some were worried about what this mean giving the 3rd Fleet the name of "Satan's Sons". Others were rejoicing. This was the step that was needed to show the world Londim had come out of retirement. It would take time for the ships to get to Etravrennia-Selmartia.

However Kinus' men had been mobilised straight after the meeting with the Emperor. The transport planes had been fuelled and now the first of them took off. Soon the sky would be filled with the drone of Londim's planes and the world would tremble.

Villa Ordovicia, Eusebia, Orceen

The island of Orceen was in an uproar, many were panicking, many had no idea what to do. The nobles were holding a special midnight meeting to what their plan of action should be. Orceen was obviously the safest place they could be, but what of their houses, money, and other important possessions located in the capital? Missing in attendance was the Duke Maximo, for they figured he wouldn’t be able to do anything, it was his family’s fault in the first place, and they were so alike.

The Prince’s son was fine with that, he did not want to become the next ruler of the Principlaity in the first place. He hated the pomp and publicity of the job. He was not invited to the summit of nobles, and he didn’t care, he wouldn’t have gone in the first place. He was watching the tv in his room with his two closest friends, Aria and Paul. He had met them several summers ago, when the two of them had started working there. It was an accident that had brought them together, and now they were the best of friends. Especially between him and Paul, only Aria knew of the true nature of their friendship. Duke Max had to keep his friendship with them a secret, who knew what his father would say if he knew his son was associating with commoners.

The screen was showing the sight of Seloga Palace, from the riot. The Etro-Selmartian and House of Croiezen flags had been taken down and now replaced by the flags of the Etravrennian Social Democratic Labor Party. The rebels were in complete control of the capital. There was no word of his father’s status.

“What are you going to do?” asked Aria

“I don’t think I should stay here, it’s a feeling I have. I was going to do this earlier, but with my father’s unknown status, and probable incapacity to rule, I’m going to hand power over to my cousin Tollio, as much as I hate him.”

Tollio was at least 15 years older than Max, and he had been determined to get the throne, this revolt, if nothing else greatly put the life of the Duke in danger.

Aria and Paul looked at one another

“Are we leaving the island then?” asked Paul

“I don’t know, but pack your things, and I’ll figure it out when I get back.” Replied Max

“I’m fine with whatever we do.” added Aria


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The Duke wrote a short, punctual, letter to his cousin, the Count Tollio:

Cousin Tollio,

Due to the current pressures of the situation and unknowing of the status of my father I hereby abdicate as heir of the throne of Etravrennia-Selmartia. Should my father be alive and these events pass I will make it so you are his official heir.


My best to you always,

Grand Duke Maximo Eusiebius Croiezen
Grand Duke Maximo Eusiebius Croiezen

After he had finished the letter, he went to one of the villa's cars and drove to the villa formerly of his uncle, now his counsin's. Villa Siluria was a little smalller than Ordovicia, but it was just as grand and only a short distance down the hill where the royal villas all stood.

He wanted to deliver it himelf for some reason, and approached the door where a door man let him in. A servant sent to greet the guest informed him that the Count was having company over and would be delighted if he joined them in the Scarlet Dining Room.

The Duke was led through many halls and doors before he reached the room and when he entered he saw a large crowd of nobles seated around the vast table. "Cousin Maximo, how good to see you!" announced Tollio with a tone of faux happiness that made him sick

"Thank you, Tollio. I'd like to give you this, I wish I could stay and talk but I have to return to Villa Ordovicia at once."

"Uhh yes, very well, I will see you later. I hope we hear good news of my uncle the Prince soon." said Tollio

"Our hearts go out to you, young Duke." said Tollio's wife the Countess Nicolaeva

"Thank you, so much."

The Duke exited the room, and heard a great cheer before getting out of the hall. He started running, and didn't stop until hea had reahed the car and was out of the villa.

Summer Palace, Seloga District, Glascretia

The Prince was indeed alive, he had escaped from the carnage of what happened at Seloga Palace, only to be captured at the hands of his General’s son. Palolo Veriny had order that he not be killed, but imprisoned in the Summer Palace. The Prince considered himself luckier than most of the other nobles, the stories he was hearing weren’t pretty. He was now in the throne room with the Duke of Dunitsa, the Marchioness of Shenzen, and the Earl of Colchester, who had left with him and also captured. He wasn’t sure what was going to happen to him. General Veriny had also been taken alive as a prisoner. They stood looking out at Glascretia, a mix of the lights of fires and of the city buildings. It was an interesting sight.

“What do you think they will do, now that they control the capital?” asked the General

“I have no idea, but I imagine it’s not good.”

“Well we're alive.”

“For now.”

The old Marchioness began to sob before breaking out in tears

Major Evans introduced himself to Andrew Merina, realising the urgency of the situation he simply explained his mission.

"I am here to offer you the assitance of the Duchy of Rechburg, that assistance can come in any form you wish from overt military assistance to covert assistance.
With the attention you people are getting I suspect you need some hard and fast help, if so, say the word and I can have units on shore in hours to help you"

The major looked around at the ever increasing wounded arriving

"And Mr Merina, it sure as hell looks like you need some help"

Major Evans introduced himself to Andrew Merina, realising the urgency of the situation he simply explained his mission.

"I am here to offer you the assitance of the Duchy of Rechburg, that assistance can come in any form you wish from overt military assistance to covert assistance.
With the attention you people are getting I suspect you need some hard and fast help, if so, say the word and I can have units on shore in hours to help you"

The major looked around at the ever increasing wounded arriving

"And Mr Merina, it sure as hell looks like you need some help"

(ooc: this is occuring during the storming of the palace.)

Berilite Ironworks, Berilite District, Glascretia

"Yes, thank you very much, Major. Any assistance from Rechburg is much needed and welcome. Medical supplies, food, and proper defensive forces are what are needed most at the moment."

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(ooc: this article is from the morning after.)

Rebels take Capital, Royal Army regroups

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After a hard night of fighting, surviving members of the Royal Army head to Byzzeto

The Royal has fled from the capital city of Glascretia, to regroup in the town of Byzzeto, south of the city. Both Socialist and Royalist supporters are flocking to these areas to support their cause.

Glascretia – The capital is silent for the first time in two days as morning dawns on Glascretia. After a long night of fighting, the soldiers that have escaped from the Seloga Palace massacre are regrouping. With the capture of the capital, the rebels also reportedly have the leader of the Army and Prince Eusebius VIII under arrest in the Summer Palace. Now under command of Royalist forces is General Jayen Muren, a seasoned army veteran.

The nation is in chaos all over, there are now uprisings in every major city. Clashes between Socialist and Royalist forces are very common throughout the provinces. There are reports coming in from Selmartia supporting the nation will seek to declare its independence and ending the 700 year old dual monarchy with Etravrennia. There is no word from Glascretia, the ESDLP, and it’s leader Andrew Merina. There is also no word from Orceen, where almost all the nobles and heir apparent to the throne are currently. We will inform you as soon as more sources can be verified. Updates will continue.



Story:
http://www.esn.es/national/story/08/riot-222753.html

Published: 12:45:01 UTC

© ESN- MMVIII

Coded Communique to Rechburg GHQ
From Major Evans.

Have made contact with Rebels, require urgent assistance, priority weapons, medical and covert forces. Suggest larger regular forces are sent as well.


Sergeant O'Donnell asked Major Evans
"What the hell do we do now Sir"

"Well O'Donnel we go to the capital and prepare a landing zone for the supplies and air units, but we need to convince the rebels to capture a bloody airbase to make things easier, a port would be better but airbases are satisfactory"

{Coded Communique to Rechburg GHQ
From Major Evans.

Have made contact with Rebels, require urgent assistance, priority weapons, medical and covert forces. Suggest larger regular forces are sent as well.}


Sergeant O'Donnell asked Major Evans
"What the hell do we do now Sir"

"Well O'Donnel we go to the capital and prepare a landing zone for the supplies and air units, but we need to convince the rebels to capture a bloody airbase to make things easier, a port would be better but airbases are satisfactory"


"I'm sorry, Major I couldn't help overhearing. We do have Princess Annisana IV Airport available for the supplies and forces." said Dialia Brown, who was standing by Merina.

"Excellent, outstanding, thank you very much"

Major evans once again broke out the burst satelite radio

"Encrypted code to Rechburg GHQ
From Major Evans

Princess Annisana IV Airport has been secured by rebel forces, require immediate assistance to there."

Once sent he packed up the radio,
The Major said with a smile,
"Right lads lets beat it to the airfield and welcome those Para pucks"

"Excellent, outstanding, thank you very much"

Major evans once again broke out the burst satelite radio

"Encrypted code to Rechburg GHQ
From Major Evans

Princess Annisana IV Airport has been secured by rebel forces, require immediate assistance to there."

Once sent he packed up the radio,
The Major said with a smile,
"Right lads lets beat it to the airfield and welcome those Para pucks"

"Excellent, we'll show you the way." said Andrew

They began their way out and Andrew got a call from Palolo

"We've taken Seloga Palace and the other government buidings here. The Prince has been taken alive with my father and some other nobles. The rest are dead, and the army is fleeing the city."

"Good work, keep them under close guard, I want them alive and unspoiled. Try tell the masses to return home and rest, the city is ours. I am headed to the airport with several Rechburg officers who are offering the help of their government."

"Be very careful."

"I will...Mother."

He laughed and hung up the phone

The found an abandoned car with gas that could take them to the airport and departed.

The 3 Rechburg Special forces soldiers and Andrew finally arrived at the airfield.
Sergeant O'Donnell set up the comms in the control tower, mean while Major Evans checked out the airfield and tarmac for any mines or booby traps.

Three hours later O'Donnell was jerked out of his dreamy state by his radio bursting into life.

"This is Rechburg Alpha 6, Eagle 6 respond please."

With a momentary panic, O'Donnell leapt into life, leaning out the control tower window he called down below to the Major and Andrew who were conferring on the ground below.

"Major its alpha calling"

Major evans knew Alpha was the Rechburg code for the Airborne pathfinders, he bounded up to the steps into the tower, taking the mike in hand he called back

"Alpha 6, this is Eagle 6, you there"

"Roger eagle 6, good to hear from you, we are 10 minutes out, we will be dropping by Para as 2nd Brigade will require the tarmac, how is it there?"

""Ahh very quiet here Aplha 6, the rebels have secured the airfield and you are clear to land"

"Roger eagle 6, be advised we have medical equipment and mobile Mash in first flight"

"Affirmative Alpha, its urgently needed, I will have smoke dropped for the Para drop"

"Roger eagle 6, see you soon, Alpha 6 out."

He turned to Andrew,

"Well we will have 2 Brigades here in next to no time, 1st brigade will drop by chute, I think in the farmland over there would make a good DZ, the 2nd Brigade which is a heavier air landing Brigade will land on the airport.
I suggest you get some of your people to gather here, we will need transports for the Mash units, and we will need guides to show us too local hospitals or medical centers."

He turned to sergeant Colbert

"Mike get out to the farm land and drop some smoke for the Para's"

Colbert donned his favourite beret,
"Aye sir, I best go hold their hands, the damned pansies."

"Right, I'll get some people right away." said Andrew

He called his second in command, Palolo Veriny

"Send some people over right away to the airport to move medical supplies to the hospitals around the city, and send others to the ironworks to pick up the wounded there."

"Got it."

quickly people were organized to complete these tasks, and soon things were running smoothly

The landing of the 1st Airborne Brigade started just minutes later, the 1st Bn para dropping, while the air landing 2nd & 3rd battalions started to arrive on Galaxies and Hercules.

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The airfield became alive as soldiers spread out to secure the the airfield perimeter, while others started unloading the medical supplies.
Nearby a collection of trucks, tractors and buses were assembling to rush the medical teams and supplies into the hospitals.

The continous roar of the massive engines as they idled in the terminus area, while others were landing or taking off were defeaning.
Amongst the throng of hectic activity strode a large barrel chested man, he was a balding 6ft 5 in Brigadier, he had a huge smile that was partly hidden by his over large moustache,
He made his way to Major Evans

"Ahhh Evans there you are you damn rogue, thought you might be sunbathing or enjoying the comforts of some lovely beach bunny"

"AHHH hardly sir", replied the Major,
"Sir may I introduce the leader of the resistence, Andrew Merina, Andrew this is my boss brigadier Cal Hobson."

The Brigadier looked from the Major to Andrew
"Leader of the resistance, be damned major, this is the new leader of the country, that is will be when we get the goddamn bastard Government sorted.
Im pleased to met you Mr Merina, a rare pleasure sir".

"In fact Sir we need to have a chat, I need to know your priorities so I can help you get your back side on that Government seat, huh, what. Damn right Andrew did you say, damn right Andrew while the major here stuffs up my deployment why dont you tell me what you require".

OOC: Damn internet was down... Getting behind!
IC:
The BSF had located the Berilite Ironworks, Berilite District, Glascretia. Their jeeps pulled up about 150 metres away.
"Right" ordered Vrahl, "Set up a perimetre, Andy, Ogilvy, your with me!"
Frag Vrahl, Andy Sawyer, and Ogilvy Ottershaw caustiously walked down the street towards the ironworks, ahead of them, they saw quite a large presence, they walked carefully, so not to startle the rebels into firing at them. Frag slowly waved at the HQ.
There was not enough space for the helicopters to land near the HQ, the soldiers and the copters met in a large playing field a couple of miles away, the civilian trucks they had acquired were filled with the goods, and the soldiers were ready to move to the HQ on the BSF's command. Moving all the supplies would take a good few hours once the movements began.

"Rebels have captured the airbase, Emperor." Said Alfondo, "Should General Kinus make contact now so he can land his forces?"

"Yes Alfondo. Have our troops make contact with the rebels. By the looks of things we could be out of there in a week. There has been no push by the Prince's forces. It seems like we'll be helping with supplies." replied Marcus

Alpha Transport 5, about to Enter Etravrennia-Selmartia airspace

"Ground Control, this is the Londim force here to deliver aid and assistance to the Uprisers. Permission to land. Also a message from our Emperor. He would like to congratulate you on overthrowing your oppressors."

It had been several hours since the first Rechburg Airborne Units had arrived at the airfield so far this is what had landed

1st Parachute Brigade
Commander Brigadier Cal Hobson
24th Mobile Air defence Battery
-(9 SL-AMRAAM units each.)

Pathfinder Platoon
1st Special Forces Bn
1st Para Bn
1s Air Assault Inf Bn -
2nd Air Assault Inf Bn -
1st RHA - 12 x 105 how - 20 - Chinook, 1 x "120mm Mortor Batt (9 Mortors)
1st Eng Regt - 20 -
1st Attack Heli Regt - 12 Apache
2nd Attack Heli Regt - 12 Apache
3rd Attack Heli Regt - 12 Apache
3rd Air Defence AA Bn - 27 x Starstreak Mobile pack -
1st Air Assault BN REME - 20 - Chinook
1st Close Supp Regt - 16 Lurker Missile launchers - 10 Chinook
1st AT Coy- 16 x teams of 2 per Javelin launchers. -
1st signal Sqn - 3 Chinook
1st Recce Sqn - 6 Lancer II - 8 Chinook
1st Aviation Sp Bn - 20 Chinook
Military Police -

The 1st Air Assault battalion had taken up defensive positions on the airfield outskirts they were supported by the 3rd Air Defence Battalion and the 24th airmobile Battery which have set up a radar and defence networks.

The remaining units had moved out of the airfied zone and into nearby farmland to set up a base. The 2nd Assault Bn would follow the supplies and MASH units into the nearby town to provide security. (OCC-need the name of the town or city)

The Military Police Compny stayed at the airport to help protect the supplies that were still stored there, and awaiting distribution.

Available for deployment are

1st Para battalion
Special Forces Battalion
Pathfinder Platoon
1st RHA
1,2 & 3 attack Helicopter Regiments (36 Apache's)
1st Anti tank Coy
1st aviation support Battalion with 20 Chinooks (able to airlift units)

The initial wave of Rechburg planes have returned to Rechburg for the 2nd Brigade, so the airfield apart from stacks of supplies is clear for other nationality units to arrive.

OCC
Etravrennia-Selmartia - I am assuming your people are controlling the air tower so you can control who comes and where.
Also if you need the units that are available for deployemnt as above, just tell Brigadier Cal Hobson where you want him and I will RP him and his units.
As this is your RP and country I dont want to presume events.

I have a Naval task Force arrived on the coast, but it will take some time to land as I suspect your ports maybe busy. But assume you now have air support covering you from the carriers.

Princess Annisana IV Airport, Irini District, Glascretia

Multiple things were happening at once, it was hard to focus on anything for more than a short period of time. Dialia had informed him that another force from Londim was trying to land with more aid.

He had also discovered about the Burtilanan Aid deliveries. He had to act quickly.

“Dialia, tell the Londim forces they have clearance to land.”

“Right.”

“Natonus, please tell the Burtilanan people to head to all the schools in Glascretia and deliver the food there. We’ll temporarily use them as distribution centers for all the food supplies.”

“Sure thing, boss.”

“Brigadier Hobson, I like your forces to begin patrolling the city to keep order and prevent further looting. Please keep me informed of any developments, also please watch for any signs of Royalist movement. We have reason to believe they are gathering in the town of Byzzeto to the south of Glascretia.”

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Byzzeto, south of Glascretia

Lieutenant-Colonel Jayen Muren was in the town hall with the other members of the surviving Royal Army, furious. He couldn't believe how the rebel forces had managed to defeat the highly trained army.

All wasn't lost, the Rebels only had control of the capital. The rest of the country was rather anarchic, but most of the regions could be easily reclaimed by the monarchy. If they could secure Blairsport and Altarium they could squeeze the rebels in a pinch and re-take the capital. Things would fal into place.

That was plan B of course, they had planned to build up their forces and within several days they would mount an offensive to the north, surround thecity and attack from all sides. How could mere civilians withstand the forces of the army? In one fell swoop, Glascretia would be theirs again.

Vrahl, Ogilvy, and Sawyer had managed to make it to the HQ without getting shot, Vrahl spoke to a guard standing outside.
"Excuse me Sir, I am Commander of the BSF forces, here to deliver aid." He showed his ID, and the other two followed suit. "May we see Andrew Merina?"

Brigadier Hobson noted his instructions and then strode over to his headquarters which was established in the carpark of the Clascretia Hilton Hotel.

The Hotel itself had been gutted by looters and set on fire, fortunately the sprinker systems had dampened the fires before they became a serious issue, none the less the Brigadier preferred the imagined comforts of his field Headquarters rather than the real comfort of a Hotel. Sadly for the Headquarters staff, as much as they may have looked at the Hotel for their creature comforts with longing eyes, if their boss slept on a bunk; they were duty bound too as well.

As he walked into his tent, he noticed Major Evans.

"Ahh Evans, another one of my wee jobs for you"

"Yes Sir" Evans replied smartly

"Mr Merina wants to know whats happening in Byzzeto, I told him you would be delighted to go and find out"

"Ahhh yes sir, just me Sir" asked Evans rather worriedly.

"Good god no man, I know you can do wonderous things Evans, but good god go and find an enemyarmy on your own, definetly not, take a couple of the Lancer (http://z13.invisionfree.com/Duchy_of_Rechburg/index.php?showtopic=54) and perhaps some Apaches, throw in the pathfinders and there you go; your own wee army" replied the brigadier rather cheerily.

Major Evans thought he should be honoured to be given such a vital task, it occurred to the Major however that whenever the brigadier had a vital task he seemed to point at Evans to do it.

Evans gathered up Sergeants O'Donnell and Colbert from outside the headquarters tent,
"Right you too go gather 3 Lancers from the recce Squadron, and the pathfinder company, while I go over and see if I can borrow some Apaches from Colonel Smythe"

Colbert scratched his head before placing on his beloved but ragged beret on it,
"What are going to do with all that then major?"

"Well sergeant it seems Mr Merina wants to find out where the enemy are, so the Brigadier obviously thought of you two chaps"

"Damned nice of him Major, but dont army scouts get shot at when they find the enemy"?
Both sergeants made their way off to achieve their allotted tasks, crumbling and moaning as they went.

Vrahl, Ogilvy, and Sawyer had managed to make it to the HQ without getting shot, Vrahl spoke to a guard standing outside.
"Excuse me Sir, I am Commander of the BSF forces, here to deliver aid." He showed his ID, and the other two followed suit. "May we see Andrew Merina?"

Berilite Ironworks

"One moment." said the guard, who then disappeared into the factory

He reappeared with an older man in his early fifties, he wore a pair of horn rimmed glasses.

"Mr. Merina is currently occupied at the moment, he has given orders to place supplies in the following schools."

The man held out a list of places that would serve as temporary distribution centers.

"I will send some people out with you to show you where to go, there should be guards there shortly to protect the supplies."

Out to sea from Clascretia Admiral Davout was a worried man, he had the 3rd Mechanised Brigade on his ships waiting to unload, unfortunately the nearest port seemed to be too busy. He was not inclined to seek another port further away, simply because that would threaten the security of both landing enterprises, his own as well as the airborne effort, so he took his next option; he would land them on the beach.

He could land the infantry easily enough and some of the heavier equipment, because he had the 20 Chinooks he had leant to the airborne chaps at Clascretia airport. So feeling a little like a indian giver he took them back again and started a shuttle service between his landing ships and the beaches.
The landing craft from the 5 landing ships could bring in the vehicles and tanks, but it would be ever so slow, most likely days. he hoped the good weather would last, or the Government forces stayed away.

Meanwhile at the request from Brigadier Colman he had ordered two harriers to over fly Byzzeto on a recce mission.

Berilite Ironworks

"One moment." said the guard, who then disappeared into the factory

He reappeared with an older man in his early fifties, he wore a pair of horn rimmed glasses.

"Mr. Merina is currently occupied at the moment, he has given orders to place supplies in the following schools."

The man held out a list of places that would serve as temporary distribution centers.

"I will send some people out with you to show you where to go, there should be guards there shortly to protect the supplies."


"My men are down the road, may they come in and rest? whilst we scout the distribution centres. The supplies are currently under armed guard, on the other side of town" He pointed to the place on a map,
"Once we have located all the centres, the goods will begin being transported." Said Ogilvy Ottershaw. Vhral glanced over at his men 150m away,
"We have 66 men, trucks and jeeps, a few gunships and a few transport 'copters, Things are going to get grim over here, our intel suggests that the government will try to recapture this place within the week. Can we be of service escorting any valuable persons out of the city?"
"Our vessels also carry enough shit on board for us to booby trap the whole damn place." Continued Sawyer.

Flight Lieutenant "sandy" woodward and his wingman Flight Lieutenant "chip" Sorenson flew over the city of Clascretia. Looking down from his Harrier the city was like a hive of ants, people and a few vehicles hustling and bustling seemingly in a mindless pattern.

His "brief" from Cpatin Kiely was simple, scout the main road from Clascretia to Byzzeto, locate any Government forces and dont loose "my" horrendously expensive planes. He was also advised there were Rechburg forces moving down that road with chopper support.

From Clascretia the two harriers flew very low along the main road, there seemed to be a continous stream of refugees flowing along the road away from Byzzeto towards Clascretia.
Before long he heard on his radio

"This is Eagle six, to Rechburg Harriers"

"Rechburg harriers or as we are know officially known as Bravo unit, Eagle six"

"Afternoon boys, we are in the woods directly ahead of you, just didnt want you to drop any unpleasantries on us"

"Roger Eagle 6, this is bravo 6, Roger; wouldnt dream of dropping anything on you"

"Good to hear it Bravo 6, be advised from this point on you are over indian country"

"Roger eagle 6"

At that moment the two harriers flew over the woods in which Major Evans and his recconaisance unit were hiding.
The soldiers could even see both pilots waving.

As they flew along the route, occasionally they would see skips of tracer fly towards them, but due to the low flight and speed the fire wasnt at all threatening; in the distance they could see the city of Byzzeto, so both men set their camera to rolling.

"Clearnace granted General." said the Transport Pilot.

"Good good. Get our men on the ground right away. I'll need to meet with the head of rebel operations if we are to work together." replied General Kinus.

The Londim planes landed in their designated area. Some were aid planes with food and medicine for the people. The other, more guarded planes were military carrying some of the best soldiers Londim had to offer. If the Royalist Army were to reappear then they would be crushed heavily. As the planes landed Kinus sent forward a message.

"Good day freedom fighters! This is General Kinus of the Londim Armed Forces. I request to speak with the leader of the rebellion as soon as possible. Time is of the essence."

OCC
Etravrennia-Selmartia how far do you want Byzzeto from Clascretia, my Harriers got there in next to no time, but they would wouldnt they. However for infantry and artillery etc it maybe important just how far it is between the two cities.

OCC
Etravrennia-Selmartia how far do you want Byzzeto from Clascretia, my Harriers got there in next to no time, but they would wouldnt they. However for infantry and artillery etc it maybe important just how far it is between the two cities.

ooc: As the crow flies, Byzzeto is 20.6 kilometers from Glascretia city center. Byzzeto isn't a city either, it's population is only around 95,000

Major Evans had arrived in the large wooded area known as Boise du Bossu about halfway between Clascretia and Byzzeto, it was an ideal place to launch patrols from as well as preparing for an advance post. A large wooded area interspersed with a few cottages and hedgerows. Being on a slight rise leading down to the distant town of Byzzetto which was just over the horizen.

He ordered Sergeant O'Donnel to take a pathfinders patrol a few miles towards Byzetto, but not to get engaged in any firefights, if pushed he was to make his way back as quick as possible. Major Evans just wanted O'Donnel to determine where the FEBA (Forward area of Battle Area) was, not to fight a war on his own.

Meanwhile he ordered the rest of the advance guard group to dig in just inside the treeline and along several of the hedgerows.He told the men in the woods that they should ensure that the foxholes had overhead cover against falling trees or branches.
He established a command post back inside the woods in a foresters cabin, getting the comms team to establish contact with the Brigadier's Headquarters, in particular he wanted to talk with the Brigadier.

A few minutes later the Brigadier came on

"Eagle 6 Alpha 6."

"Alpha 6 this is eagle 6, we are at the grid reference n675, x908, I have established a post here and have sent patrols out to seek the FEBA over."

"Eagle 6, Alpha 6 I am sending you some help, they should be there in 15, I want you to prepare defences and once we are organised we will move out to support you. Be advised we have some big brothers on the way from the coast, over. Also the Artillery and Lurkers are now in position, as of now you have fire priorites."

"Roger Alpha 6"

He put the mic down, he pondered the Big brothers, realising that somehow the mechanised brigade was landing on the beaches. With heavy support, Major Evans was sure they were here to stay.

About 20 minutes later the first signs of the new reinforcements arriving were heard, it consisted of a company of Para's and 8 Javelin A/T launchers and missiles, along with a company of engineers.
They arrived with 2 trucks loaded with supplies, ammo and mines.

The Engineers were instructed to assist in filed fortifications as well as laying mines.
The Apache Gunships followed O'Donell going about 4 miles down the road, not meeting the enemy O'Donnel sat down in a farm cottage and radioed Major Evans.

"Eagle 6, this Eagle 1, we are at a cross roads 4 miles from you position, no contact; what are your orders over"

"Eagle 1, Eagle 6. Wait and observe, you will be relieved in about 2 hours. Send the Apaches back. over"

Eagle 6, eagle 1 over".

(OOC: Rechburg, please stop naming things and saying what's where. Ask me first if you want to know where something is.)

General Kinus stepped off the plane and looked around at the site around him. he was not surprised by what he saw. Other nations had flown in aid, which was to be expected, and the rebel forces consisted mainly of civilians. If the Royalist Amry mobilised then these civilians would be crushed like a bug. It was a good thing that another army, his, had come into play. He walked around with his guards first inspecting his equipment. Then he went to find the man in charge of operations at the airport.

(OOC: Rechburg, please stop naming things and saying what's where. Ask me first if you want to know where something is.)

ok sorry about that, i didnt think the name of a woods was an issue.. no prob.

If you dont want a woods there, I can alter the thread to something else.

Might I suggest a map of the province or whatever so we know where things are. Its very difficult to move or talk about things if you dont know anything at all about our enviroment.

OOC: hey Etravrennia-Selmartia, are you gonna show me where the distribution centres are? lol

"My men are down the road, may they come in and rest? whilst we scout the distribution centres. The supplies are currently under armed guard, on the other side of town" He pointed to the place on a map,
"Once we have located all the centres, the goods will begin being transported." Said Ogilvy Ottershaw. Vhral glanced over at his men 150m away,
"We have 66 men, trucks and jeeps, a few gunships and a few transport 'copters, Things are going to get grim over here, our intel suggests that the government will try to recapture this place within the week. Can we be of service escorting any valuable persons out of the city?"
"Our vessels also carry enough shit on board for us to booby trap the whole damn place." Continued Sawyer.


"Your men are welcome to rest in here as long as they wish, although I cannot say how comfortable the factory will be other than very cool in this ungodly hot weather." said the man.

"I will show you to a map of all the schools that have been marked as distribution centers, we have a large map of Glascretia inside. In the event the Royalits retake the capital, we will need the leaders of the ESDLP evactuated as well as the Prince and the other nobles captured with him. As for the booby traps...excellent." continued the man

"Just being out of the heat would be more comfortable!" smiled Sawyer as he turned away, he called over the radio to the waiting BSF troops, and they began driving and jogging up the road towards them.
"The supplies shall be at all the centres within 3 hours," Vrhal explained, looking and then pointing at the map, "Is this government building empty? if so we shall set up base there, Your evac zones shall be in the courtyard behind it." Vhral looked at Ottershaw, "Once the Big Birds are empty, order two back under Hawk support, for explosives."
Ogilvy nodded and marched off to the jeeps which were now in the warehouse carpark. Vrhal turned back to the soldier.
"Let's set up the fireworks!" He smiled, before marching off with Sawyer to their jeeps.
Vhral showed Lisa Wiley the co-ords, and she began tapping them into a computer, for the 'delivery men'. Vrhal flipped open his hip flask and took a quick sharp swig.
"That best be water, Sir." Remarked Wiley, knowing of his recent drink problems.
"Uh, Yeah, of course it is Captain, back to work!" He took another sharp swig.

"I have some important business to attend to at the Summer Palace and must leave for a few hours. If you need anymore help, please find my assistant, Forinus, he'll help you with anything you need." said the man to the Burtilanans

General Kinus stepped off the plane and looked around at the site around him. he was not surprised by what he saw. Other nations had flown in aid, which was to be expected, and the rebel forces consisted mainly of civilians. If the Royalist Amry mobilised then these civilians would be crushed like a bug. It was a good thing that another army, his, had come into play. He walked around with his guards first inspecting his equipment. Then he went to find the man in charge of operations at the airport.

"General, I hear you have been looking for me. It's a pleasure to meet you, I'm Andrew Merina." said Andrew

The BSF set up camp in the old Government building, whilst the soldiers delivered the goods, within three hours, the soldiers had joined the BSF adn the explosives were delivered, and being prepared. Within 36 hours, they had hoped that all but a few routes in and out of the city would be mined and booby trapped, leaving only a few escape routes, and passages for soldiers to access.
"This is one hell of a lot of C4 being used here, Should be some display!" Mark ledge, a Trainee BSF soldier thought to himself.
Meanwhile, they had acquired bulldozers and such like heavy equipment, and were systimatically tearing down buildings on the outskirts of the city, creating obstacles.
Vrhal found Forinus,
"Excuse me Sir, would you happen to have any other forces, native or foreign, involved? We haven't been told anything for sur, and we sure don't wish to fire upon them!"

[OOC: I can't really make a more detailed map of the province of Bedun. The land between Glascretia and Byzzeto is the same. There can be some woods there I don't mind. There is a large highway running to the east of Glascretia which goes into the city and connects with another one to the southeast of the city. Ask me anything about the land and I'll be more than glad to answer.]


The BSF set up camp in the old Government building, whilst the soldiers delivered the goods, within three hours, the soldiers had joined the BSF adn the explosives were delivered, and being prepared. Within 36 hours, they had hoped that all but a few routes in and out of the city would be mined and booby trapped, leaving only a few escape routes, and passages for soldiers to access.
"This is one hell of a lot of C4 being used here, Should be some display!" Mark ledge, a Trainee BSF soldier thought to himself.
Meanwhile, they had acquired bulldozers and such like heavy equipment, and were systimatically tearing down buildings on the outskirts of the city, creating obstacles.
Vrhal found Forinus,
"Excuse me Sir, would you happen to have any other forces, native or foreign, involved? We haven't been told anything for sur, and we sure don't wish to fire upon them!"

"I'm almost positive there are some other foreign nations that are deploying forces, uh let me check."

Forinus paused for a moment to look for some papers he had

"Yes, besides Burtilana, there are forces from Londim and Rechburg that are fighting with us for the glorious struggle." he said

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Byzzeto, Province of Bedun

There had been reports of foreign interference with the business with the rebels and unidentified helicopters flying close to the city did not help disprove that. Plans would have to altered. The strike at the capital would happen as soon as forces had mobilized.

General Jayen Muren planned to surround the city before heading in for the kill. If necessary the Royal Army could surround and besiege the capital. They would and could not fail.

After the rebels were defeated, their eye would move to subdue the rest of the province and neighboring Tyndaria, both leaning heavily towards the Rebellion and to move Barbodia and Macquery, currently neutral, to the Royalist cause. Velliventi and Tirramisu had remained loyal and had succeeded in putting down any attempts to overthrow the Prince's government there.

Civilians coming from all over the nation had been briefly trained and armed, soldiers rearmed, tanks repaired, guns reloaded. The Royal Army revitalized set out to capture Glascretia.

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En route to Bedun

Grand Duke Maximo and his companions Aria and Paul had left the Isle of Orceen. Aria and Paul brought what they brought with them for the summer to work at the villa, Max had brought only a few changes of clothes and a few valuables.

"So, what do we do now?" asked Aria to her other two friends

"I want to get a few things from Pyrille, it's really important or else I wouldn't ask." said the Duke

"Are you insane? Do you have any idea what would happen if anyone found out where you were or if you were captured?" said Paul

"Pyrille Palace isn't exactly in the city. It's surrounded by woods, it’s the retreat of the Princes of Etravrennia. It’s secluded, and no servants are there unless the Prince orders them there. We can stay there for a little while before figuring out what to do next.” Said Max

“Well we still have to figure out how we’re getting from Karinville when we land to Pyrille.” Aria put in

“Leave it to me.” Paul responded quickly

When the ferry landed in Karinville, the trio found an abandoned car, with it’s tanks empty. They wheeled it to the nearest gas station, also abandoned, vandalized, and covered with graffiti. They filled the tanks full and drove towards Pyrille. Not before meeting up with Socialist Militias patrolling the town and narrowly out running them. They made their way south along the Royal Road, a highway going throughout the country.

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Summer Palace, Seloga District, Glascretia

The man had left the Berilite Ironworks and was driven to Seloga where the Summer Palace was under heavy guard. They passed Seloga Palace, almost all the windows were broken. A short while later the car pulled up pass the gates of the Summer Palace. Here things were intact. The Palace had been taken peacefully and quickly. The car pulled up to the entrance and the man got out, walked up the steps into the entrance hall, where he was met by Palolo Veriny

“Sir, its good to see you here. We are holding the Prince to wait for you in the Palace Chapel.” Said Palolo

“Good, I thank you.” He replied tersely before heading up the staircase and to the right down one of the halls.

The Doors of the Palace Chapel were being guarded by two members of the thrown together army. They carried AK-47s that had been taken off fleeing soldiers during the uprising. They saluted and opened the doors for the man and he entered.

The Palace Chapel was a sanctuary of the Bedu religion, the polytheistic faith nearly all people in Etravrennia and Selmartia belonged to, in name at least.

The Prince was standing facing the door, the gold of their surroundings shining on his face, reflected by the sun. The man closed the door behind him.

“Matti Petsamo, you bastard! I thought might have smelled your foul odor in this. Is it not insulting enough to profane this palace, let alone this chapel with your presence?” said the Prince

“It’s wonderful to see you to after so long too, Eusebius. You never were one to be grafeful in defeat.” Was his only reply

“So you are the one who’s behind this?”

“You’re the one who the blame solely lies on. You wouldn’t be in this situation had you listened to me. Instead my advice was more useful to other ears. Don’t look so surprised, did you honestly believe Andrew Merina planned all this? The man’s a moron.”

“Hmpf…so have you actually come for some reason other than to gloat.”

“Yes, I’m supposed to notify you that your nephew Tollio has been proclaimed the Prince of Etravrennia and Emir of Selmartia, and of course to get your unconditional surrender and abdication.”

“Tollio? What happened to my son?”

“I neither know nor care.”

“You’ll never get my signature or signet for this surrender.”

“I’ve been able to forge your signature for decades and never ran into trouble. And almost nobody was ever smart enough to figure it out.”

“You mean?”

“Yes.”

“You’re a monster.”

“Thank you. Tell the Devil I sent you when you get to hell, where I imagine you’ll end up after they have you executed.”

The Prince stood speechless, overwhelmed with hatred and anxiety

“It was nice knowing you, Comrade Prince.”

Matti Petsamo exited the chapel. The guards saluted him and he headed down the stairs.

“Palolo, I am going back to the Ironworks. The meeting with the Prince was successful. Keep me notified of the Prince’s status, that of your father and the other nobles.”

“Yes, sir.”

Petsamo headed back to Berilite a in very high spirits.

Over Byzzeto

Sandy Woodward and his wingman flew over the town of Byzzeto in their harriers, keeping low and fast, flying in a figure 8 pattern their chaff and flare dispensers leaving a trail behind while the planes camera's winking in a rhythmic fashion.

The fire from the town and area became increasingly intense, on several occasions he heard a “thunk” as a bullet or two hit his aircraft, however after a quick check of the instruments and controls he knew he was ok.

“Lets get the hell outta here” he said to his wing man.

“Roger, you know I really think they don’t like us”

The Harriers flew back north, tracers followed their exit from the town. Tucked away in the recon pod was the evidence that both sandy and his wingman knew from hard experience; the Government troops were in Byzzeto in force.

Before long everyone would know the danger the rebel army faced.

Rechburg headquarters - Clascretia

The Brigadier looked out of the window of his tent, for the last hour the constant chatter of the Chinooks as they carried the artillery regiment from the coast to just west of Clascretia shook everything that had semblance of being solid, gathering the 105mm howitzers and 120mm mortors all part of the gathering army.

Despite these reinforcements however he was still a worried man, Crescretia was like a giant prison camp, he had to get out and to do that he needed to talk with that young rebel chappy Andrew Merina.
Any further thoughts on the subject were disturbed by the rumble of heavy vehicles, where the hell did they coime from he muttered to himsel. He dashed out of his tent and there on the hotel carpark were the first units of the mechanised Brigade, a platoon of Titan II main battle tanks.
At last he thought, they had figured away to land the heavies over the beach.

A young lieutenant from the armoured corp steeped down from his huge tank, seeing the stars of a Brigadier on the man before him he snapped to a salute.

"Lieutenent Graham Wurts 2nd Platoon 1st squadron 1st armoured battalion, sir. Where would you like us sir."

"I have some important business to attend to at the Summer Palace and must leave for a few hours. If you need anymore help, please find my assistant, Forinus, he'll help you with anything you need." said the man to the Burtilanans



"General, I hear you have been looking for me. It's a pleasure to meet you, I'm Andrew Merina." said Andrew

"It is a pleasure to meet you to Mr Merina. We are here to help you stabilize the nation and secure either yourself or the person you wish, to power while the nation readjusts to this life. However before that can begin, I have been surveying the situation.

Obviously you have captured the capital, which is an excellent start, however it concerns me and no doubt yourself, that the Royalists could gather anywhere else and get a counter attack going. Now, all us in Londim were impressed that yourself and the civilians defeated that army in this city so quickly but that was without warning to the army. They will be ready this time and if you send civilians to face an organised army then all shall be lost.

Therefore we have military assistance but secrecy is important. If the Royalists discover you have a large military backup then there forces will be just as strong. They must believe that all they have to deal with is civilians. Also a port is needed asap...We have a lot of backup coming."

"It is a pleasure to meet you to Mr Merina. We are here to help you stabilize the nation and secure either yourself or the person you wish, to power while the nation readjusts to this life. However before that can begin, I have been surveying the situation.

Obviously you have captured the capital, which is an excellent start, however it concerns me and no doubt yourself, that the Royalists could gather anywhere else and get a counter attack going. Now, all us in Londim were impressed that yourself and the civilians defeated that army in this city so quickly but that was without warning to the army. They will be ready this time and if you send civilians to face an organised army then all shall be lost.

Therefore we have military assistance but secrecy is important. If the Royalists discover you have a large military backup then there forces will be just as strong. They must believe that all they have to deal with is civilians. Also a port is needed asap...We have a lot of backup coming."


"I am also afraid of a Royalist counter-attack. We have reason to believe they are gathering strength in the town of Byzzeto, which is just 10 miles south of Glascretia. How do you recommend we keep the veil of secrecy?

There is a port to the southwest of the city leaning towards the rebel cause called Blairsport. To the east is another port called Altarium. We aren't in control of these ports, but they are both sympathetic to the revolution. Control of these two ports would help solidify our control of the north. It would take your forces about an hour and an hour and a half respectively to reach the capital if they arrived at the ports."

Brigadier Hobson realised it was now time that their was some co-ordnation of effort in helping the rebel cause. Until now it had been a patchy effort to say the least, with the rebels taking advantage of the chaos they had established a small enough area to call their own; but in reality it could easily be taken of them.

It was apparent Clascretia was secure now and the area down as far as the forest on the Clascretia - Byzzeto highway were secure for now.
He had defences in and around the forest, he had a small reserve of attack helicopters and tanks with supporting artillery, and out to sea he had the support of the 20 odd harrier ground attack aircraft.
The Brigadier looked at his list of units, on the hand what he had available was far outweighed by what he could land.

He had the Para Brigade with another yet to come when the airport was free for more units to land.
He had 1 mechanised Brigade in Clascretia as reserve with another still at sea, held up because all the landings were being done over the beaches, a horrendously slow task.

So he knew what Rechburg had, what he didnt know was where were the other nations, what areas were they responsible for. Who would secure a port for the allied forces and what were the plans if any for pushing the Government forces back.

Brigadier Hobson turned to the Rebel liason person,

"I need to talk with Mr Merina and the other allied leaders, we have to sort out who is doing what."

"Ahhh good," Vrahl said, these nations produce fine soldiers!" He turned and walked away.
He ordered Ottershaw and Kucan, his snipers to take Oki Long and Walt Artois, snipers from the C102nd to scout Byzzeto, the 4 soldiers hung onto 2 Apache gunships, and were inserted 5 miles from the city. There, they treked to within a mile of the city, and set up a small radio station undercover of a small bushed patch of land. Ogivly and Oki climbed a tree and began scoping to city streets.
"Better add extra booby traps to the Clascretia - Byzzeto highway into town" Thought Sawyer,
"Yes," responded Vrahl, "Use remote detonation, though, our forces are likely to use that passage." Vrahl was looking over maps, planning a counter attack, to counter the counter attack, should the enemy prove too strong. He wished to meet with the other leaders in the area.

"I need to talk with Mr Merina and the other allied leaders, we have to sort out who is doing what."

"I agree Brigadier Hobson, I'll have Dialia notify all the other Allied leaders here that their will be a joint organization meeting. We'll have it in the main Airport building an hour from now."

He called Dialia and soon preparations were being made for the meeting

An hour later Brigadier Hobson and Admiral Davout entered the building for the meeting.

(OOC: Just assume everyone's people are here.)

Princess Annisana IV Airport, Irini District, Glascretia

All of the Leaders of forces allied with the Rebellion had assembled in one of the buildings of the Glascretia Airport.

Andrew Merina, a handsome man in his mid-twenties, the charismatic leader of the revolt stood up to address the various military officials sitting before him.

“Gentlemen and Ladies, thank you for coming to this meeting. I would to address the problem of coordination we’ve been running into. If we are ever to hold this city and move on to the nation we need to have a coordinated effort. Where are everyone’s peoples located at the moment?.”

Brigadier Cal Hobson spoke
"I wish to thank Andrew for arranging this meeting. I am speaking on behalf of General MacClaren who is the Ground Force commander, unfortunately as he is involved in the unloading on the beaches and since I am familiar with many of you he asked me to speak on his behalf. To make matters clear from the Rechburg aspect here are our positions"

On outskirts of Cascretia in defensive positions

1st Parachute Brigade - HQ - Cascretia Hilton Hotel (Carpark)
Commander Brigadier Cal Hobson
24th Mobile Air defence Battery
-(9 SL-AMRAAM units each.)


1st RHA - 12 x 105 how - 20 - Chinook, 1 x "120mm Mortor Batt (9 Mortors)
(Setup for Firesupport for Byzetto force)

2nd Air Assault Inf Bn - Moving to Cascretia - Byzetto positions.
1st Eng Regt - Cascretia
2nd Attack Heli Regt - 12 Apache - Cascretia
3rd Attack Heli Regt - 12 Apache - cascretia
1st Air Assault BN REME - Cascretia
1st Close Supp Regt - 16 Lurker Missile launchers - Cascretia
1st signal Sqn Cascretia (HQ)
1st Aviation Sp Bn - 20 Chinook - Airport (Flying in supplies and evacuating wounded civilians)
Military Police Battalion - Cascretia and airport

On Cascretia - Byzetteo Highway
Defensive Positions in woods.

Pathfinder Platoon (Para)
1st Special Forces Bn (Para)
1st Para Bn
1st Air Assault Inf Bn
1st Recce Sqn - 6 Lancer II
1st Attack Heli Regt - 12 Apache
1st AT Coy- 16 x teams of 2 per Javelin launchers. - 4 Chinook
3rd Air Assault AA Bn - 9 x Starstreak Man pack


1st Mechanised Brigade: - Designated 1st ready reaction Force.
Brigade Headquarters
Commander - Brigadier Hans von Bock
1 Boxer Command vehicle
Signal Squadron
(All 1st Mech Brigade unloaded and set up near beach landing zone)
Attack Helicopter Detach.

1st Armoured Regt ( 1ST Normandie Dragoon Regiment) - Cascretia
1st Armd Battalions = 30 T97D MBT - Cascretia
2nd Armd Battalions = 30 T97D MBT - On way to Cascretia - Byzetto woods

1st Armoured Inf Regt (All the Regiment still at sea waiting unloading)
1st AA Troop x 6 manpack starstreak missile
1st Armoured Inf Bn = 84 warrior (500 men)
2nd Armoured Inf Bn = 84 warrior (500 men)
3rd Armoured Inf Bn = 84 warrior (500 men)

6th Armoured Inf Regt
2nd AA Troop x 6 manpack starstreak missile - Cascretia
1st Armoured Inf Bn = 84 warrior (500 men) - Cascretia
2nd Armoured Inf Bn = 84 warrior (500 men) - Defending Beach unloading Zone
3rd Armoured Inf Bn = 84 warrior (500 men) - Cascretia
SP Art Regt = 24 AS90 (Unloading now)
REME Workshop = 60 Vehicles - (awaiting to be unloaded)
Eng Squad - Cascretia
LRATGW troop 12 x Guided Anti Tank Missiles - Cascretia
LRGM Troop 12 x “Lurker missiles”. - Cascretia
AAGM Troop 9 x SL-AMRAAM units (AA guided missiles.) - Cascretia
AAGM Troop 9 x Starstreak on Titan chassis - Beach zone
Rechburg Medical Corp Detach = 24 Ambulance (Boxer) - Cascretia
Anti Tank detachment - Cascretia
Armoured Recce Squadron - 12 Lancer II Cascretia
1 Detachment (Research Department 717) (Intelligence) - Cascretia

Fleet at Sea
(still unloading over the beach)

Admiral Hugh Davout
Flagship -CVN Blaise.

10 DDG Ducal Class Destroyers
10 DDG Caledonian Class Destroyers
2 CGN-1 Renown Class Cruisers
8 Littoral Combat ships @ 4 anti mine, 4 Anti sub.
5 LHD 1 Wasp Class landing ship
1 CVF Duke Leo Class Aircraft Carrier (F35 II Fighters)
1 CVN Blaise Class Aircraft Carrier (F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter)
4 attack submarines.
2 Ticonderoga class cruisers
1 Battleaxe AA cruiser
2 Battleaxe cruiser
6 Roll on Roll off carriers (Naval HSV) (1st HSV Fleet)
6 Container ships (Military version) (4th transport Fleet)
1 mechanised Brigade (unloading or on land - see above)

Brigadier Hobson sat down and Admiral Davout rose to speak

The problems we of the Rechburg Navy are having is the unloading over the beach, we can and will continue to do it, but it is a slow process. This means the build up of forces from our aspect as been hugely inconvienent and too slow. Bluntly Ladies and Gentlemen the allies need a port.
However even with only one port the allied problems will be far from over. The required shipping and Port facilities to land Rechburg units alone, without the added burden of Allied shipping to boot; means a port with some capacity.
However the airforce has arranged to start flying into this airfield over 2000 heavy trucks to assist in moving troops and supplies. With only 36 Galaxies flying 2 or 3 trucks a time will take some time.

We do not fear airattack, with the large fighter units now on land and sea we have complete air superiority over the Task Force, The Beach Zone and Cascretia. We have over 180 Fighters/Interceptors and over 100 Ground Attack aircraft.
For air defence we have considerable land anti air units and the fleet has the on board air defence systems which extend right over the province, so if the enemy flies we will know.

We have Prowler AWACs up and fighters flying cap[ over the Fleet and Cascartia. We have SAMs setup and interlocked.

Quite Bluntly we do not fear air or Naval attacks, we are more worried about the expected ground attack, but with the air support and artillery including naval fire support we feel we will contain the threat. The other issue is I believe Ladies gentlemen we need to start pounding the Crap out of the Allied Forces in Byzetto. Using Fleet cruise missiles, strike aircraft and land based artillery we can knock the bastards back to the stone age.

That Ladies and gentle finishes the rechburg presentation"

Frag Vhral, the last to arrive, as usual, stood up.
"Sorry for my being late, I was on the other side of town, booby trapping a warehouse. My force is small here, with only a few dozen men, a few jeeps, and a few helicopters, we would be best suited to ambushing the enemy in the streets, Guerilla tactics, and evacuating the leaders, should the shit storm get too thick. Pehaps now that the city is booby trapped, I could send my team out to capture another port. That would allow the main forces to take up positions, and give my new squad some training before the big game."
He sat down, allowing the next leader to speak.


OOC: I sent a scouting party out, what sort of units and equipment can they report back Etravrennia?

OCC - Also Recce reports from the harrier recce flights and the Apaches circling the Byzetto area would be very much appreciated.

-snip-

"Thank you, Brigadier Hobson. We most likely won't have to worry about the Royal Airforce and Navy, which I believe are supportive of our cause due to lack of payment from the government for some time. The army is our primary concern, they are still quite powerful and volatile.



OOC: I sent a scouting party out, what sort of units and equipment can they report back Etravrennia?

(ooc: Royalist Army is moving on Glascretia. Forces estimated around 30,000)

Brigadier Hobson rose to speak once again.
" Andrew I would like to start pounding the Royal Army around Byzetto, do you have any objections".

OCC
I will have UAV, and recce flights operating over and around Byzetto, plus there will be patrols by Para pathfinders and special forces so rather than me pester you with any changes, could you just inform us if anything of importance has deemed to have moved in and out of Byzetto.

"Ogilvy, Sir, we have news from the scouts." shouted Wiley, running after him. He stopped and turned to face her.
"What is it Wiley?"
"They estimate troop size to be in excess of 20000, no word on armour yet, they appear to be gathering there before their assault on the city. The ally apaches overhead should be able to give a more detailed report"
"Thank you, keep me updated."
He walked away, sending a messege to Vhrals computer, in the meeting with him.
"Sorry to interupt, I have just been informed that my scouts estimate an excess of 20000 soldiers. No word on armour though, they are amassing in Byzetto before their push, any word from the birds yet?" He said, looking at Hobson. He looked back at Andrew, "I hope you can give us something, some information on them, how well trained are they? what sort of weapons? and how much of a fight are they likely to put up?"

(ooc: Sorry for the lateness, be away for the weekend.)

"If I may cut in for a moment." ,said Kinus before continuing without waiting for a reply, "I earlier raised the issue of secrecy but now estimates of enemy numbers being around 20000, we cannot take such a chance. Obviously my men and women will fight and provide armour and artillery. However it is imperative that we have a port under the control of the Rebellion. My nation has brought 3rd Fleet out of retirement for this war. However as a man of honour I have to tell you why 3rd Fleet and its crew were retired.

3rd Fleet was once the symbol of Londim's Navy, in many instances turning wars into victories but then an incident occured. 3rd Fleet's crewmen, in the knowledge of the reputation they held through Londim and the world, decided they would destroy the pirates off of Londims coast. They succeeded, however at the cost of many civilians lives. There was outrage and the commanders were given life sentences. Now it has not been an easy decision the bring these men back, but it is needed to have men of this ruthlessness to control the seas if you are to win this war.

My soldiers are willing to go to Byzetto, while you gather your strength here. We will hold them off for as long as possible. Also we need information on the men who lead the armies. Names, historys, active service, honours. That kind of thing. It will allow us to judge what tactics they will use."

Brigadier Hobson sat listening to the Londim representative, nodding in agreement that they recognised the importance of capturing a port.
He was just rose to speak when another two Rechburgian officers walked in.

Hobson smiled went up to them and saluted, he turned back to the representatives in the room.

"Ladies and Gentlemen may I present General MaClaren, the Rechburg Commander of the 1st expeditionary Corp and my boss and Brigadier Hans von Bock the Mechanised brigade commander.
Perhaps we should let General MaClaren report."

Brigadiers Hobson and von Bock went back to their seats while General MaClaren went to the front of the room.
"Thank you Brigadier Hobson, and may I say that you and our Allies here have done an outstanding job here. Of course none of this is possible without the damn heroic efforts of Mr Merina and his brave countrymen"

He smiled as he acknowledged Andrew Merina,

"Of course we wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for their cause and their bravery”.

He walked up to the Map on the large board at the front of the room, taking a pointing stick he tapped Cascretia

“This ladies in Gentlemen is a prison, and we are the prisoners. We are like a lion that has been thrown on the beach, but instead of hunting our prey, we have licked out paws and gone to sleep.
If we are to free this country, so Mr Merina and his people can bring peace to their long suffering people, we must destroy the Royal Army.
They out number us for the moment, but we have many superiorities that bring the outnumbering ratio’s down to an acceptable level.

We have complete air superiority, and from today using that superiority we will attack all roads leading into and from Byzetto, we will attack from the air and also from the land.
We will make Byzetto the Royal Armies prison, in fact their graveyard. I promise you, from today they will not be getting any supplies or rest.”

He was interrupted by a series of deep booms, the sound of distant artillery.

“That Ladies and Gentlemen is the beginning of the end for the Royal army in Byzetto. It is our AS90’s (!55mm SP How) and the airborne artillery starting the pounding on Byzetto. What you don’t hear folks, is the swarm of cruise missiles that are attacking the Royal Army artillery and supply bases in and around Byzetto.
Later today, in fact in about an hour the Typhoons and F18s of the Rechburg navy will be adding to the rain of destruction.

I am from now, ordering our pathfinders and special forces Battalion to begin raiding the Royal Army supply lines and outposts, there will be no peace in Byzetto for the enemy.

Finally and update on the forces arriving, Brigadier Hans von Bock after a sterling effort has his 1st Mechanised Brigade ashore and on their way to the para positions on the Cascretia-Byzetto road, they are moving up with the 1st and 2nd Armoured battalions.
So as you see Ladies and gentlemen the enemies numbers will not aid them at all, in fact by them concentrating their forces in Byzetto they make it easier for us to destroy them there.
I urge you all to make Byzetto the town that gave birth to a new Etravrennia-Selmartia, one where people live in peace and freedom.
He turned to his allies in particular the officers of Londim army, may I suggest gentlemen that you move alongside my forces up on the Cascretia - Byzetto road and together we prepare for the advance on Byzetto. I will be damned if I will wait for the Royal Army to advance on us.
He turned to the Burtilina officers.

I have heard of the excellent work your people have done in preparing booby traps around Cascretia, I would urge you to now send your people forward, to join my special forces people and booby trap and raid the enemy lines of supplies. With your expertise in these matters I am sure we will have the Royal Army engineers clearing everything from bridges to craphouses.
One final request for Mr Merina, how far is the nearest port from Cascretia and how strongly defended is it. So there folks, you have the Rechburgian aspect of what we intend, I hope and prey you will all join us. Finally I would suggest that each of our Allies attach a liaison team to the Headquarters we have in the Cascretia Hilton Hotel, that way we can easily see what is happening and communicate with each other.”

Outside the room a Paveway III helicopter gently landed.

The General turned to Andrew Merina,
“Sir, on behalf of the Rechburgian Government I have been authorised by my Duke to give to you and your brave countrymen this Helicopter. It will be crewed by my people unless you have pilots amongst your group, but sir this helicopter will allow you to travel the distances I am sure you are going to need to cover in liberating your country. It also has an outstanding communication suite your people will be able to use.”
(OCC note It carries 38 people and has 3 miniguns.)

The General turned to face the room
“In essence people. From today the defence of Cascretia has ended, the liberation of Byzetto has begun.”

He then returned to his seat to await the next speaker.

Vrhal stood, looking at General MaClaren.
"My two special forces teams would be honoured to aid the other SF teams in booby trapping escape routes, blockading them in Byzetto, would mean the majority of their foces would be concentrated there, and that would mean no retreat, and a weaker force elsewhere.
One of my squads may only be in training, but they are being trained by the best of the BSF! I have enough confidence in these men, and I honestly believe that they already rank above many other squads.
The other soldiers I have, are now trained in booby trapping and IED making, but they are not the BSF, I shall send them with whatever party is decided, I still suggest the capturing of the port, they only number 48, perhaps a Trojan? send a convoy of trucks, with them disguised as the royalists, who survived teh taking of this city, and attack from within. Once the port is confused, send in the rest of the forces, and wipe them out. All Burtilanian forces are trained in Guerilla and underhand fighting, they would be ideal in this role."
He sat down again, awaiting responses. As he waited, he contacted Ogilvy, ordering him to pull back the snipers to their Evac point, and await extraction.

It was 3:am, the morning was still and moonless, Major Evans and 6 of his special forces made their quietly from the positions in the woods on the Byzetto - Cascretia highway down the gentle slope towards Byzetto. They had with them 2 men from Burtilana who once near the Royal Army positions would lay booby traps.

(Burtilana you could RP these two men if you wish or just leave it as a general note that there was Burtilana involvement)

The Rechburg party were making their way to a semi destroyed chateaux near Byzetto, for several days now they a OP position hidden amongst the wreckage up on the 3rd floor. By arriving early they would arrive in position in the dark and be hidden and secure before daybreak.
This was the first time Major Evans had come so far forward, but it was a very important day for the Allies, it was the beginning of Operation hammer, which was beginning of Royal forces in around Byzetto.

As he settled down with his binoculars in position so the sun when it came up wouldnt reflect from the lens and the camouflage netting in place he waited.

Using his night glasses he could see the Burtilana men as they crawled incrementally slow towards the Allied lines, there was no doubt these men were expert infiltrators and as such they were much admired by the Special Forces men who considered them one of their own.

Day break began at 4:30am, the first lines of light streaking across the sky, the weather forecast had been for a warm day, Major Evans pondered to himself; it was about to get warmer for some in Byzetto.

As the light increased Major Evans could make out the enemy forces moving in and around the town, like men anywhere in the world that had slept rough, their movements were slow and unsteady.
From behind Sergeant O’Donnell whispered to the major,

“Its time Sir”.

Within seconds of that statement a streak crossed the sky from the west, followed by another and another. The cruise missiles using pre-programmed GPS data waited until the data matched their position and then began dropping hundred of small bomblets.
Some would explode on contact, others would explode later in the day or if they were moved. Even though the initial package of bomblets due to explode on contact was 60% the town of Byzetto erupted in a wall of mini explosions.

Seconds later more cruise missile sailed across the morning skies, these passing over the town heading to artillery positions and supply dumps to the rear, all previously identified by aerial recon and satellite observations.

Smoke coming from around the town indicated that some of the missiles had struck value targets, also the flames from in the town indicated that many of the buildings were on fire.

Then from the rear the Major could hear the dull crump of artillery and then the roar as the shells passed over their positions to crash in around the town of the Byzetto. The artillery was searching for identified hardened positions, radar and headquarters units. The artillery bombardment continued for an hour before it went quiet.
In the lull Major Evans watched the enemy positions, slowly the enemy soldiers crawled out of the debris, clearly shaken by the abrupt morning awakening. Stretcher bearers were evident as they made their way through the rubble. Searching for the wounded.

Then came the roar of the ground attack aircraft, they came in low and fast, again dropping bomblets and firing rockets at positions they identified amongst the wreckage.
Major Evans saw a shoulder fired SAM soar up after a Harrier ground attack aircraft, despite the chaff and flares dropped by the jet the missile hit the harrier exploding into a fireball. Then another missile rose up, this one chasing after a F18. It exploded a little to far away but the shred of hot metal still caused damaged and Major Evans saw the smoking F18 disappearing over the horizon towards the Cascretia airport.

The next wave of ground attack aircraft had seen where these missile came from and saturated the area with bombs and rockets.

As the time passed it became clear there was decreasing amount of flak rising up from the defences, either the enemy had suffered considerable damage or they had decided to withhold their fire.

As the last ground attack aircraft left the totally devastated town, the major heard the next artillery barrage pass over, this barrage lasted 20 minutes before it became still and quiet.

It was sometime before anyone could be seen moving, and as the hour passed away more and more people started coming out of the wreckage. The town was a scene from hell, buildings collapsed or were on fire. Smoke rising from positions behind the town and the countryside to the rear indicated considerable devastation right around the town.

By about 1100 hours the initial attack was over, the harassing artillery fire would continue through out the day and night, it would be added to by the addition of MRLS as they came up overnight. Tomorrow would be a even worse day for the Royal Army.

Under cover of darkness, and with hell flying into the city, the two men, Baker Portman, and Canon Lance crawled on ahead of the OP. Portman was the experienced BSF soldier, Lance was with him, for training. Slowly they crawled their way round obstacles, rubble, cars, fire, into the town.
Baker Portman had with him his trusty LMG and had gotten rid of his single use rocket, and all other supplies, for C4, and plenty of it. Canon Lance, a medic, had a submachine gun, a small amount of medical aid, and again, alot of C4.

The Nilpntze intellignece bureau had been keeping an eye on the situation in Etravrennia-Selmartia for some time now, ever since Burtilana, an ally of Nilpnt, had got involved. The situation was tense and even with the help of Rechburg and Londim forces, who had yet to arrive in numbers, the Royal Army could still re-take the capital city and qwell this rebellion.

Timothy Jacks was in a meeting with his four highest military commanders, discussing the course of action they would take in regards to the situation in Etravrennia-Selmartia.

"Tim we need to kick them in their teeth." said Lubov, the General in charge of the WLA, the others seemed to agree with him which was rare within itself because many had a deep spite for him, he was the High Presidents personal friend and most likely would be next in line for power should he die. It was known that if the High President did die Lubov would be Commander of the military until a new High President is installed.

The Air Marshall, Katzin Optivin, stood to his feet and turned on the projector which was sitting in the middle of their table. A large map of Etravrennia-Selmartia then appeared on the wall and the Air Marshall highlighted the large island off the coasts "This will be our forward base, once it is under our control it provides a perfect safe spot to continue our campaign." he said.

"And how do you suggest we take this island?" asked Timothy.

"We'll first we'll take out their radar and AA positions on the island." said the Air Marshall. "Our SB-22's can do that quickly and without detection and then the next phase can begin." He said before sitting down. Then Admiral Elizabeth Urtav stood up, she drew 3 red arrows on various places along the coast on the map "Once that is complete we'll move in the 11th fleet and have the Marines secure us a safe landing zone, we'll have our fighters secure air superiority over the island and later further into the mainland, also the whole northern part of the nation will be within the ranges of our missiles." she smiled as she sat down, allowing the next speaker to stand. Letzien Patravi, Commander of the Airborne forces stood "Once we have that air superiority my boys can drop in and take key positions on the island. We'll be able to hold until reinforcements arrive." he said, he then marked 2(?) cities on the map along with 3 points "These are the two biggest cities along with the largest transport routes, also from satellite imaging we have discovered many military installation which we will lay seige to." He then sat down. Lubov remained seated and he spoke in a low toned voice "After we have a safe landing postition the army will move and finish securing the island, we'll set up our forward base and continue operations from there." he said.

Timothy only thought for a second before he approved the plan "Begin your operations immediately, dismissed." he said before standing and saluting his officers who did the same before leaving the room.

Air force base 103 - 45 minutes later.
10 SB-22 stealth bombers were rolling out of their respective hangars ready for lift off confirmation, they had just been loaded up with enough anti-radar missiles and cruise missiles to take on an entire army.

"Battle-axe 1 you are cleared for take off, heading for Orceen island Etravrennia-Selmartia." said the tower operator. The pilots said nothing as they took off in 2 by 2 formation. They would reach their target before tonight.

Port Vetika - 45 minutes after the meeting.
The port facility was buzzing as the 11th fleet slowly came to life. Hundreds of thousands of sailors and marines were boarding and preparing their vessels for launch. It would be a slow task, days before they could leave and more until they would arrive at their destination.

(OOC: Ok so my people don't know that some of the royalty is on the island, could be interesting. Also like I said IC point out the two biggest cities on the island and you choose how much of the 3 marked points are either transport hubs (Key bridges, rail yards etc) or military installations and where they are at on the map.)

"I love the smell of war in the morning.", commented General Kinus. Since the meeting the Londim forces had been gathering strength.

Troops had been placed on the road between Glascetria and Byzetto to hold off a Royalist attack. Another battalion had moved to other major roads in case the Royalists tried to go round and attack from a weaker point. Good news had also arrived.

Kinus turned to one of the Communication Officers.

"Tell the Allied forces, the 3rd Fleet are 12 nautical miles away from national waters. They'll take a port, by force if they have to."

The Bombers had reached their destination in good time, the dark nights sky would provide even better cover for the stealth craft to take out their targets saftly. As they approached the island their sensors systems began to go off, pin-pointing several location all across the island, undoubtly radar and AA.

"Battle-Axe 1, move to take out targets independently." said the flight leader. Soon the group of 10 bombers broke, with each moving in on their respective targets. It wasn't long before several explosions erupted across the island as the anti-radiation and cruise missiles hit their targets. The Nilpntze campaign had begun.

After they had finished the first part of their mission they began the second part. The flight leader switched his radio from the secure COMNET channel, which allowed fully encrypted communication, to a civilian line in the hopes Burtilana or one of the allies would be able to hear him.

"Allied forces operating in Glascetria, this is Battle-Axe 1 of the Nilpntze Stealth Forces. Do you read me?" He asked, hoping they also had heard him, since he was almost positive the royal forces had.

The Bombers had reached their destination in good time, the dark nights sky would provide even better cover for the stealth craft to take out their targets saftly. As they approached the island their sensors systems began to go off, pin-pointing several location all across the island, undoubtly radar and AA.

"Battle-Axe 1, move to take out targets independently." said the flight leader. Soon the group of 10 bombers broke, with each moving in on their respective targets. It wasn't long before several explosions erupted across the island as the anti-radiation and cruise missiles hit their targets. The Nilpntze campaign had begun.

After they had finished the first part of their mission they began the second part. The flight leader switched his radio from the secure COMNET channel, which allowed fully encrypted communication, to a civilian line in the hopes Burtilana or one of the allies would be able to hear him.

"Allied forces operating in Glascetria, this is Battle-Axe 1 of the Nilpntze Stealth Forces. Do you read me?" He asked, hoping they also had heard him, since he was almost positive the royal forces had.

"We read you Battle Axe 1. What is your status?" replied the Londim Communication outpost.

3rd Fleet was once the symbol of Londim's Navy, in many instances turning wars into victories but then an incident occured. 3rd Fleet's crewmen, in the knowledge of the reputation they held through Londim and the world, decided they would destroy the pirates off of Londims coast. They succeeded, however at the cost of many civilians lives. There was outrage and the commanders were given life sentences. Now it has not been an easy decision the bring these men back, but it is needed to have men of this ruthlessness to control the seas if you are to win this war.

"Admiral, I am glad you brought this to my attention, there is a very important task they can complete. If we are to take control of the entire nation, we put defeat the Royalists' strongholds. There are two major areas of Royalist concentration within the nation. The first would be the province of Tirramisu and city of Xianbu. Xianbu is one of the financial centers of the nation and Tirramisu is basically the only manufacturing center outside of Glascretia and Meltona. It is vital they are brought under our protection. The other region is the nation of Selmartia. Selmartia is a mostly desert land, as opposed to our green, verdant, and abundant. However, most of the nation's mineral wealth and only oil reserves (Around Ta-Akbar-Ar) are located here. This cannot be accomplished without the help of the 3rd Fleet."

My soldiers are willing to go to Byzetto, while you gather your strength here. We will hold them off for as long as possible. Also we need information on the men who lead the armies. Names, historys, active service, honours. That kind of thing. It will allow us to judge what tactics they will use."

"To be honest, I do not know much. The Prince on the other hand will know, I will have this information as soon as I can."

Brigadier Hobson sat listening to the Londim representative, nodding in agreement that they recognised the importance of capturing a port.
He was just rose to speak when another two Rechburgian officers walked in.

Hobson smiled went up to them and saluted, he turned back to the representatives in the room.

"Ladies and Gentlemen may I present General MaClaren, the Rechburg Commander of the 1st expeditionary Corp and my boss and Brigadier Hans von Bock the Mechanised brigade commander.
Perhaps we should let General MaClaren report."

Brigadiers Hobson and von Bock went back to their seats while General MaClaren went to the front of the room.
"Thank you Brigadier Hobson, and may I say that you and our Allies here have done an outstanding job here. Of course none of this is possible without the damn heroic efforts of Mr Merina and his brave countrymen"

He smiled as he acknowledged Andrew Merina,

"Of course we wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for their cause and their bravery”.

He walked up to the Map on the large board at the front of the room, taking a pointing stick he tapped Cascretia

“This ladies in Gentlemen is a prison, and we are the prisoners. We are like a lion that has been thrown on the beach, but instead of hunting our prey, we have licked out paws and gone to sleep.
If we are to free this country, so Mr Merina and his people can bring peace to their long suffering people, we must destroy the Royal Army.
They out number us for the moment, but we have many superiorities that bring the outnumbering ratio’s down to an acceptable level.

We have complete air superiority, and from today using that superiority we will attack all roads leading into and from Byzetto, we will attack from the air and also from the land.
We will make Byzetto the Royal Armies prison, in fact their graveyard. I promise you, from today they will not be getting any supplies or rest.”

He was interrupted by a series of deep booms, the sound of distant artillery.

“That Ladies and Gentlemen is the beginning of the end for the Royal army in Byzetto. It is our AS90’s (!55mm SP How) and the airborne artillery starting the pounding on Byzetto. What you don’t hear folks, is the swarm of cruise missiles that are attacking the Royal Army artillery and supply bases in and around Byzetto.
Later today, in fact in about an hour the Typhoons and F18s of the Rechburg navy will be adding to the rain of destruction.

I am from now, ordering our pathfinders and special forces Battalion to begin raiding the Royal Army supply lines and outposts, there will be no peace in Byzetto for the enemy.

Finally and update on the forces arriving, Brigadier Hans von Bock after a sterling effort has his 1st Mechanised Brigade ashore and on their way to the para positions on the Cascretia-Byzetto road, they are moving up with the 1st and 2nd Armoured battalions.
So as you see Ladies and gentlemen the enemies numbers will not aid them at all, in fact by them concentrating their forces in Byzetto they make it easier for us to destroy them there.
I urge you all to make Byzetto the town that gave birth to a new Etravrennia-Selmartia, one where people live in peace and freedom.
He turned to his allies in particular the officers of Londim army, may I suggest gentlemen that you move alongside my forces up on the Cascretia - Byzetto road and together we prepare for the advance on Byzetto. I will be damned if I will wait for the Royal Army to advance on us.
He turned to the Burtilina officers.

I have heard of the excellent work your people have done in preparing booby traps around Cascretia, I would urge you to now send your people forward, to join my special forces people and booby trap and raid the enemy lines of supplies. With your expertise in these matters I am sure we will have the Royal Army engineers clearing everything from bridges to craphouses.
One final request for Mr Merina, how far is the nearest port from Cascretia and how strongly defended is it. So there folks, you have the Rechburgian aspect of what we intend, I hope and prey you will all join us. Finally I would suggest that each of our Allies attach a liaison team to the Headquarters we have in the Cascretia Hilton Hotel, that way we can easily see what is happening and communicate with each other.”

Outside the room a Paveway III helicopter gently landed.

The General turned to Andrew Merina,
“Sir, on behalf of the Rechburgian Government I have been authorised by my Duke to give to you and your brave countrymen this Helicopter. It will be crewed by my people unless you have pilots amongst your group, but sir this helicopter will allow you to travel the distances I am sure you are going to need to cover in liberating your country. It also has an outstanding communication suite your people will be able to use.”
(OCC note It carries 38 people and has 3 miniguns.)

The General turned to face the room
“In essence people. From today the defence of Cascretia has ended, the liberation of Byzetto has begun.”

He then returned to his seat to await the next speaker.

Vrhal stood, looking at General MaClaren.
"My two special forces teams would be honoured to aid the other SF teams in booby trapping escape routes, blockading them in Byzetto, would mean the majority of their foces would be concentrated there, and that would mean no retreat, and a weaker force elsewhere.
One of my squads may only be in training, but they are being trained by the best of the BSF! I have enough confidence in these men, and I honestly believe that they already rank above many other squads.
The other soldiers I have, are now trained in booby trapping and IED making, but they are not the BSF, I shall send them with whatever party is decided, I still suggest the capturing of the port, they only number 48, perhaps a Trojan? send a convoy of trucks, with them disguised as the royalists, who survived teh taking of this city, and attack from within. Once the port is confused, send in the rest of the forces, and wipe them out. All Burtilanian forces are trained in Guerilla and underhand fighting, they would be ideal in this role."
He sat down again, awaiting responses. As he waited, he contacted Ogilvy, ordering him to pull back the snipers to their Evac point, and await extraction.

"I don't want our ground forces focusing on the ports of Altarium and Blairsport. I would like the special forces to booby trap the peripheral of Byzetto if the Royal Army decides to evacutate the city. I believe that a blanket bombing following an invasion of the city would be the best plan of action."

(Ooc: follow up on post #57)

Byzetto

The Royal Army had had a long night, they were beginning an escape of their stronghold. They could not maintain air superiority over the town and most were forced to take shelter. The next day would mark the beginning of the end of the insurrection. Many troops had left the town earlier, before the bombing had begun. The exodus would begin at dusk, and be completed by dark. The rebels could attack the city all they wanted. A few brave souls would remain to keep up the façade, while the bulk of the forces marched on Glascretia under the cover of what few planes they had. The plan was very simple, the road between Byzetto and the capital would be bypassed and the Royal Army would approach the capital from the southeast and east.

General Maclaren had decided that without the ports the issue of Byzetto had to be settled as quickly as possible, therefore they will have to dig the god-damned Royalists out of the town.

As a prelude and while his army gathered supplies for the assault, the forces in Byzetto were subjected to continuous bombing and shelling.
All artillery sights that could be seen had been shelled, by watching the movements from UAV and satellites they had determined where headquarter units and supplies were kept, these were targeted as well.

The Rechburg air force ravaged the countryside shooting and destroying any attempt to relieve or resupply the town.
At nights the special forces sent in patrols or raided outposts, these had suffered losses, but far less than the damage they were inflicting by way of psychological terror that forced the soldiers in the Royal army to think twice about being alone on guard duty.

This morning the multiple rocket launchers had spent 4 hours unleashing hell into Byzetto, now MaClaren wanted to give the Royal army commander the only choice any commander with common sense could take; surrender or die.

He sent a young lieutenant and two soldiers forward under a flag of truce.

As he approached the lines the Lieutenant halted and waited for the Royal army to send someone out.

General Maclaren had decided that without the ports the issue of Byzetto had to be settled as quickly as possible, therefore they will have to dig the god-damned Royalists out of the town.

As a prelude and while his army gathered supplies for the assault, the forces in Byzetto were subjected to continuous bombing and shelling.
All artillery sights that could be seen had been shelled, by watching the movements from UAV and satellites they had determined where headquarter units and supplies were kept, these were targeted as well.

The Rechburg air force ravaged the countryside shooting and destroying any attempt to relieve or resupply the town.
At nights the special forces sent in patrols or raided outposts, these had suffered losses, but far less than the damage they were inflicting by way of psychological terror that forced the soldiers in the Royal army to think twice about being alone on guard duty.

This morning the multiple rocket launchers had spent 4 hours unleashing hell into Byzetto, now MaClaren wanted to give the Royal army commander the only choice any commander with common sense could take; surrender or die.

He sent a young lieutenant and two soldiers forward under a flag of truce.

As he approached the lines the Lieutenant halted and waited for the Royal army to send someone out.

Byzetto

The Lieutenant and the two soldiers were promptly shot on sight by the ones who had stayed behind in Byzetto.

Orceen

(OOC: 2 Cities, Eusebia -largest and port city of Orceen and where the nobles are southwest corner of island facing Bedun, Syra Nyx - small city, home of remaining native Orceeni located in Northeast part of island not a port. 3 targets, 1. docks in Eusebia, 2. tracks heading between two cities, 3. Eusebia Airforce Base)

The newly Crowned and Self-proclaimed Prince of Etravrennia-Selmartia, Prince Tollio II had not been expecting any rebel attacks on Orceen. It had taken him by surprise, he quickly summoned the fighters from the island’s base and ordered them on the invaders. “Destroy them all, give no quarter.” was his only order. The base was alert and the troops on the island prepared to protect the nobles to the end.

The fighters quickly found their targets and unleashed hell upon them.

The mechanised Brigade stormed into Byzetto, not that it was a town any more, merely a rock pile.Since the Royal Army had fled Byzetto, now air and land recon units were following the remenants of the garrison of Byzetto, hounding them as they retreated.
OCC
(Considering the pounding the Byzetto force would have suffered over the last few days and then being forced to retreat under skies occuppied by the Allies they must be in a bad way, both physically and psychologically)



IC
The resistance had been negilible and prisoners were collected and handed over to department 717 interrogation teams.
Most prisoners would never be seen again and those that were would be vitual zombies from the drug therapy that Depart 717 used to interogate people.

There was little love for the Royal army since the unarmed lieutenant and his escorts had been murdered, finese in interrogation was never an option.

By the end of the day the town of Byzetto was securely occuppied. The Engineers and their bull dozers were clearing mines and roads.

The airfield back near Cascretia was also being expanded by Engineers and shortly units of the Rechburg Airforce will be stationed there.
The main concern was still the lack of ports, the beach landing zone was a problem due to the slow unloading, but now artificial docks had been established the flow of supplies would increase.


OCC
With the control of the air, the use of UAV's and satellites any movement by a enemy army would be discovered by Allied forces very quickly whether on roads or not, also by not using roads you would have very limited supply facilities if any.
Night Movement doesnt hide an army moving at night any more, with thermal imaging from satellites such as the KHII it is virtually impossible to move a large or even a small force undetected. The Allies would be watching the entire country withsatellites and air patrols by now.

"We read you Battle Axe 1. What is your status?" replied the Londim Communication outpost.

"We are moving south, south-west towards Glascetria, orders to merge with allied forces. We have alot of missiles left up here and we can strike anywhere you need us to, sir." said the flight leader.

The group was broken up into teams of two. Each team was flying into the mainland from a different point and when the fighter craft took off their radar picked them up, causing them to raise altitude many reaching as high as 55 thousand feet.

The fighters only caught up to some of the bombers and when they did they were stunned to find their missiles wouldn't lock onto the craft, causing them to turn to using their cannons. The Sariels took a beating before going down, two of which crashed on land and two more into the ocean.

The remaining bombers barley escaped, the only reason they survived is because their craft was invisible on the enemy fighters radar and IR. They now headed silently to Glascetria, once there they would recieve new orders.

- 11th Fleet.

The 11th fleet was only several hours away from the island now, already it was ready to fight with the mojority of ships fully operational. The fleet was in standard formation. Aircraft carriers and missile ships in the center, cruisers surrounding the center, destroyers surrounding the cruisers and submarines placed all throughout. The dreadnoughts moved along with the fleet, once they got into combat however they would move independently and hunt down the enemy.

11th fleet ORBAT:
- Size: 422,701 sailors.
- Vessels:
-> 24 Sea Horse Attack Submarine.
-> 15 Ambob Class Cruiser.
- 1 SH-65A Dolphin Helicopter. (Rescue)
-> 12 Schneesturm Class Destroyer.
-> 8 Höllefeuer Class Destroyer.
- 1 SH-65A Dolphin ASW Helicopter. (Rescue)
-> 6 Kolossal Class Battlecruiser.
-> 4 Nietzsche Class Super Dreadnought.
- 4 SH-65A Dolphin Helicopter. (ASW)
- 4 TRA-92 Eiko Attack/Scout Helicopter.
-> 3 Longsword-class superheavy guided missile warship.
- 3 SH-65A Dolphin Helicopter. (Rescue)
- 3 TRA-92 Eiko Attack/Scout Helicopter.
-> 2 Ultra Class Battle-carrier.
- 12 SH-65A Dolphin Helicopter. (Rescue),
- 100 FA-15 Strike Fighter.
- 6 Supermarine Sea Fury E.1 Mk 3.

Also an attachment of 9 Zubr class landing craft in teams of three. Each team has 3 Imperator-II MBT's, 3 Praetor IFV transporting 9 marines each and 500 Marines

Aboard LMS Superior, Flagship of 3rd Fleet

Admiral Tahn smiled as his Fleet moved ever so nearer the target. He had been waiting for an occasion like this for quite a few years while he had been forgotten about in that Government Prison, but his duty he still remembered. To protect Londim and her Allies.

He had laughed jovially when the order came that 3rd Fleet would return to the seas. He knew of the situation back home, where ever since 3rd Fleet had been put away, the Pirates had come back stronger able to take on the other fleets. Those Pirates would now be quaking in their dinghy's.

"Admiral. We have new orders coming in from General Kinus. The message is that we are needed to capture an area known as Tirramisu including the city of Xianbu. The other target is known as the region of Selmartia. Where shall we proceed first?" inquired ComSec Wray.

"Make course for Tirramisu. The Royalist's are about to find out what it is to fight a real naval force."

The remaining bombers were now flying over Glascetria, they had lowered their altitude to 7000ft as they got closer to the city. The flight leader, Adam Seltravi, laughed to himself. He could bomb this city without the allies even expecting it, or knowing where it came from. He quickly turned his mind back to the mission once he seen the fires coming from a large town nearby.

"Attention all forces in Glascetria this is Battle-Axe 1 requesting permission to land." he said. Once on the ground they would go to the allied base of operations and from there they would provide the allies with precision bombing where ever they needed it.

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The 11th fleet was now 20 miles from the coast of Orceen and was in full mobilization. The Longsword missile ships struck first, launching dozens of cruise against the cities and military installation of the island. Several, destined for the Eusebia Airforce Base, were designed soley to destroy the runways. Several more were area denial weapons which erupted around the cities, main highways & roads, sea & air ports and railroads making these areas inaccessible to people and vehicles alike. Even more were destined for the cities themselves, these were standard missiles which would explode on impact.

As the missile ships fired away so did the two aircraft carriers, each one launching a F/A-15 strike fighter from both of their dual launching strips. (4 at a time) Within no time twenty of them were in the air overwatching the fleet from the sky just in case the enemy decided to attack.

As they did this more and more F/A-15's were taking off, fourty in total plus the twenty which had taken off before them. Some were going to achieve air superiority over the island while the rest were going to soften up enemy positions before the Marines landed. If any enemy fighter managed to get airborn the F/A-15 would take them down before they were even even seen.

The 40 or so Burtilanian soldiers slowly began to move around the city, to the rear, as a small defense, amonsgt a suburb facing onto a major road. The hope was, if they decided to take flight, the roayals would come through here, as it would be the quickest route. Meanwhile, the BSF continued to work around the city, regularly coming back for more explosives, within a few hours, the job would be done. If a mouse farts, something would explode, somewhere.
Luckily, due to the regular bombing runs, the royals had kept out of sight, and with prioir knowledge, the BSF were able to evacuate bomb zones. they hoped that after the bombing had ceased, the royals would emerge for a counterstrike, and blow themselves up.

bump...

The mechanised Brigade stormed into Byzetto, not that it was a town any more, merely a rock pile.Since the Royal Army had fled Byzetto, now air and land recon units were following the remenants of the garrison of Byzetto, hounding them as they retreated.
OCC
(Considering the pounding the Byzetto force would have suffered over the last few days and then being forced to retreat under skies occuppied by the Allies they must be in a bad way, both physically and psychologically)



IC
The resistance had been negilible and prisoners were collected and handed over to department 717 interrogation teams.
Most prisoners would never be seen again and those that were would be vitual zombies from the drug therapy that Depart 717 used to interogate people.

There was little love for the Royal army since the unarmed lieutenant and his escorts had been murdered, finese in interrogation was never an option.

By the end of the day the town of Byzetto was securely occuppied. The Engineers and their bulldozers were clearing mines and roads.

The airfield back near Cascretia was also being expanded by Engineers and shortly units of the Rechburg Airforce will be stationed there.
The main concern was still the lack of ports, the beach landing zone was a problem due to the slow unloading, but now artificial docks had been established the flow of supplies would increase.

Byzetto

The town, dating form the 14th century, had once been the center for farmers to have their goods sold and packaged before going on to the capital. Now there was death and rubble.

The garrison that had tried to leave earlier had all been captured, interrogated, and then executed. The last pocket of resistance in the capital region was gone. Now the north and west of the nation were securely in the hands of the allies.

The remaining bombers were now flying over Glascetria, they had lowered their altitude to 7000ft as they got closer to the city. The flight leader, Adam Seltravi, laughed to himself. He could bomb this city without the allies even expecting it, or knowing where it came from. He quickly turned his mind back to the mission once he seen the fires coming from a large town nearby.

"Attention all forces in Glascetria this is Battle-Axe 1 requesting permission to land." he said. Once on the ground they would go to the allied base of operations and from there they would provide the allies with precision bombing where ever they needed it.

“Permission granted, Battle-Axe 1.” Said the controllers from the airport in Glascretia.



The 11th fleet was now 20 miles from the coast of Orceen and was in full mobilization. The Longsword missile ships struck first, launching dozens of cruise against the cities and military installation of the island. Several, destined for the Eusebia Airforce Base, were designed soley to destroy the runways. Several more were area denial weapons which erupted around the cities, main highways & roads, sea & air ports and railroads making these areas inaccessible to people and vehicles alike. Even more were destined for the cities themselves, these were standard missiles which would explode on impact.

As the missile ships fired away so did the two aircraft carriers, each one launching a F/A-15 strike fighter from both of their dual launching strips. (4 at a time) Within no time twenty of them were in the air overwatching the fleet from the sky just in case the enemy decided to attack.

As they did this more and more F/A-15's were taking off, forty in total plus the twenty which had taken off before them. Some were going to achieve air superiority over the island while the rest were going to soften up enemy positions before the Marines landed. If any enemy fighter managed to get airborn the F/A-15 would take them down before they were even even seen.

Orceen was in chaos, nobles were stuck between a rock and a hard place, ferrys and other boats were trying to leave as soon as possible to escape to Tirramisu where they would be safe.

Prince Tollio had all the fighters go for a full attack on the on coming fighters, he had no other choice. Orceen wasn’t equipped to be defended like this. He quickly packed as he heard the scream of jets overhead.

General MaClaren to the peoples liason officer

"Would you please pass on to Andrew that I suggest it best that he declare himself as the new leader, furthermore since we have secured Cascretia and Byzetto we need to know where else he wishes us to go.
Please also tell him that Rechburg has now landed its full Expeditionary Corp, so redeployment is recommended."

Andrew had considered the proclaimation of the new state, what would he say? He had wanted to wait from the entire nation to shake itself free of the Prince’s tyranny. Times were pressing though, Matti Petsamo and now General MaClaren were advising he take immediate action. Now that Bedun, Tyndaria, and Barbodia were securely under control of the allies he would do it. Tomorrow he would declare the People’s Republic and make it official at the Summer Palace in the square.

General MaClaren was given orders to head for and invade Selmartia, an emirate to the south of Etravrennia. Terrain was rough, mostly desert except for the Mediterranean coast by Ta-Akbar-Ar. The entire emirate was in opposition to the new regime, there was talk of sedition and that must be ended. The Expeditionary Corp would be a key part in the solidifying of the People’s Republic.

Having received his new objective orders general MaClaren set about reorganising his Corp.
The Corp itself would be reloaded on the transports, while the airborne Division will assemble at the Cascretia airfield while the transports were assembled.
On the new neighbouring airbase built by Rechburg engineers the airforce were landing more supplies.

General MaClaren had requested another transport fleet, so he could have sufficent supplies once he landed. This had been approved an the General Staff had decided to send an infantry Division to Garrison Cascretia to help keep the peace there as well as assisting in reconstruction of Cascretia city and nearby Byzetto, it would arrive within a few days.

He was relieved that Andrew was going to declare himself leader of the new Republic, once that declaration was made the General felt international aid will flow in as well as the vital official recognition.
He much admired the young man who seemingly was thrust into the role as leader of the resistence, a role Andrew had embraced and performed with excellent skills and diplomacy.



OCC
Some questions to give me bearings.
1)How far in a direct line is it between Cascretia and Ta-Akbar-ar.
2) Is Ta-Akbar-Ar a port.
3) Is there an airfield or airbase nearby.
4) Assuming I would have some intelligence about the area anything you can help with garrison and units would be appreciated.

OCC
Some questions to give me bearings.
1)How far in a direct line is it between Cascretia and Ta-Akbar-ar.
2) Is Ta-Akbar-Ar a port.
3) Is there an airfield or airbase nearby.
4) Assuming I would have some intelligence about the area anything you can help with garrison and units would be appreciated.

OOC:
1. Ta-Akbar-Ar is 583km or 362mi from Glascretia
2. Yes
3. No
4.

2,000 man garrison
x50 Crawler Tanks
x15 Leviathan-class Destroyers
x8 Eusebius-Class Frigates
x1 Crescent-class superheavy guided missile warship.

The 1st Assault Fleet carrying the 6th Infantry Division to Cascretia left Matra naval base in Rechburg. It was escorted by the 2nd Escort Fleet.
Once the Assault Fleet arrives in Cascretia it will join the expeditionary fleet in carrying the Expeditionary Corp.

The 8 Duke (http://z13.invisionfree.com/Duchy_of_Rechburg/index.php?showtopic=27) attack series submarines attached to the expeditionary fleet and the 2nd escort fleet have already been detached to screen the Ta-Akbar-Ar Naval base. Should the Royalist fleet sail, it would be subjected to attack by some of the most lethal submarines afloat.

Satellites were also being re-orientated to cover the province but in particular the Naval base.

Battlezone Tirramisu

3rd Fleet was just arriving at Tirramisu. War was what the Royalists had asked for, war was what they would get.

"Right Crewmen and Women. Our objectives are to take the region of Tirramisu and hold the city of Xianbu. It is imperative this region is taken so as to stop the Royalists mounting a counter offensive. Okay, all captains, ready artillery guns....Three, two, one....UNLEASH HELL!"

At the command 30 ships launched their artillery shells towards the land. The guns echoed and Admiral Tahn cheered. 3rd Fleet was officially in action again.

(OOC: Could I have numbers of enemy soldiers in the region?)

Vhral went back to the HQ, reporting that his men had acomplished in wiping out any royalist stragglers seeking refuge in the city, He asked where his men were to be sent, he hoped for military installations, as he hadn't the capacity for city assaults.

Commander Xanthos stood on the bridge of the Longsword Missile ship, looking out he gazed the horizion for the barley visible island of Orceen. It was serene if only for a moment before the alarms started to go off. He turned around to the small crew of communication personell, radar operators and other people with various tasks which made it far more easy and efficent to command this type of operation. What is it? he asked, not to worried about danger because the fleet was perfectly protected from almost all threats.

Enemy fighters picked up, position 34-72 south west of the current location, ETA 3 minutes sir. said one of the sevral radar operators. This surprised the commander but didn't worry him much, Re-route several squadrons to intercept and eliminate these targets. he said. He turned around just in time to see the Zubr landing craft departing from the fleet, heading for the beaches of Orceen.

The group of F/A-15's were flying just over the beaches of Orceen when their radio's came to life with new orders from command Attention squadrons Crow, Dawn and Piru move to intercept enemy fighters on radar, over. In no time the F/A-15's were heading into the face of the enemy. The flight leaders shook their wings twice before firing a single missile. This engaged strike protocol, ordering the other pilots to fire off 2 missiles each, which they did.
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The 9 Zubr landing craft were moving through the water gracefully in groups of 3, each group had two attack helicopters flying overhead. It didn't take long for them to reach the beach head and unload their equipment.

Lets get this moving. said the field commander in charge of the Marine force. He was sitting in what used to be an Abrams but is now a command vehicle. Two of the groups, including the commanders was heading for Syra Nyx where they would establish a forward base while the other was heading for the rail service station where they would prevent an enemy counter attack on the city.
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The 4th Airborne Command Operations Base, a sprawling military installation home to the bulk of the N.A.F 4th Army, was rife with activity as the 287th Airborne Task Force and the 942nd Airborne Armor Order boarded their C-16 Pelican transport planes.

It took a couple of hours for all the planes to be fully loaded and fuelled but once that was finished they took off in rapid sucession one after another. They were now heading for Etravrennia-Selmartia and would be there in less than 6 hours.

OCC - God that sucks when it happens, you have my sympathies.
OCC - Is the enemy fleet in port at Ta-Akbar-Ar?


ICC

The Rechburg submarines are now blockading the naval base and port of Ta-Akbar-Ar.

(OOC: There are around 15,000 Royalist troops in Tirramisu. 2,000 in Xianbu. The Enemy Fleet is mostly outside of Ta-akbar-ar. Some are still at dock in the port. They are going to meet the oncoming fleet. Feel free to establish the rail station wherever)

Tirramisu Declares Independence!

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/42589000/jpg/_42589705_fireworks_ap.jpg
Skyline of the Xianbu is alight with fireworks of celebration.

With instability and invasion rampant, the province of Tirramisu has unilaterally declared its independence from Etravrennia-Selmartia. The newly forming Merina government, now seen as the legitimate government by many citizens will almost certainly not recognize this.

Camasai – The provincial capital become the royal capital today as Prince Tollio, newly ascendant to the throne became the first King of Tirramisu. King Tollio I, has announced his government’s refusal to recognize the legitimacy of the Socialist government and intent to bring the rest of the nation under the Kingdom’s control and restoration of the Principality. The Merina government also announced it’s refusal to recognize this unlawful sedition. With the Royal Army still regrouping and the allied socialist forces on the move one can only wonder how long it will be before armed confrontation.

The province has remained steadfastly Royalist throughout the whole of the insurrection, most Tirrami, the race spread between their homeland and most of the neighboring province of Velliventi, have also remained in support of a Princely government. “I would like to keep the monarchy, but with more than a few changes! If this is the best we can do so be it!” stated Mrs. Vialola Castillia strongly at one of the celebrations in Camasai. Many Tirrami have been returning to their homeland from Velliventi in light of recent events.

Story:
http://www.esn.es/national/story/08/indep-462197.html

Published: 03:10:31 UTC

© ESN- MMVIII

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Near Syra Nyx

Four Royalist fighters were taken down quickly by the counter strike. The fighters dispersed to take on the enemy fighters and fleet. Syra Nyx was a full of soldiers activity, it buzzed as a hive of bees. With the word of troops landing on the beaches 3 infantry platoons were dispatched to the shore to engage the invading troops, supported by attack helicopters. They arrived at the beach and opend fire on the invaders.

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Xianbu

The volley opened on Xianbu did not miss, a number of the office buildings and hotels overlooking the port were hit, the ground was covered with shattered glass. The roar of fighters could soon be heard over head, heading out to meet the enemy in the harbor. 20 Seadragon-Class pre pared to launch missiles at the first sign of any aircraft with their Aegis combat systems. 12 Laocoon-Class subs set out to strike at the ships of the 3rd Fleet, they fired synchronously at the oncoming ships.

Rechburg Ships en route to Selmartia

Expeditionary Fleet
10 Warhammer Class FF
10 DDG Ducal Class Destroyers
10 DDG Caledonian Class Destroyers
2 CGN-1 Renown Class Cruisers
8 Littoral Combat ships @ 4 anti mine, 4 Anti sub.
1 CVF Duke Leo Class Aircraft Carrier (F35 II Fighters)
1 CVN Blaise Class Aircraft Carrier (F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter)
1 Hauptstadt class CVN
4 attack submarines.
2 Ticonderoga class cruisers
1 Battleaxe AA cruiser
2 Battleaxe cruiser


2nd Escort fleet
10 DDG Ducal Class Destroyers
10 DDG Caledonian Class Destroyers
3 CGN-1 Renown Class Cruisers
1 Battleaxe Cruiser
1 CVF Duke Leo Class Aircraft Carrier (F35 II Fighters)
2 Ticonderoga class cruisers
4 attack submarines.

1st Assault Fleet
25 LHD Wasp Class landing ship
6 Roll on Roll off carriers (Naval HSV) (1st HSV Fleet)
6 Container ships (Military version) (4th transport Fleet)

1st Mechanised Division
1 battalion Special Forces
1 Detachment (Research Department 717) (Intelligence)

Total naval Aircraft available from
Expeditionary Fleet and 2nd Escort Fleet.

100 x F35 - Interceptors
65 x F18 - Strike aircraft
20 x F35B - strike aircraft
10 awac x AWAC


IC
The 100 ships of the combined fleet made their way from Glascretia north around the top of Etravrennia and south down the east coast heading towards Salmartia.
They were 150 miles off the coast of Tirramisu, their radar plots showed the 3rd Londim Fleet as it closed on the Tirramisu coast no doubt preparing for an amphibious assault when all of a sudden all hell seem to break loose out to sea.

On board Tango 7 one of 4 x P7 Orion’s operating out of Cascretia covering the Combined Rechburg Fleet as it sailed south.

The Tactical Officer calls out
“We have multiple vampire launchers south west of our position, 280 degrees 12 miles, I make them sub launched cruise missiles, they are flying low on a heading of 330 degrees”

The Pilot turned his aircraft on a heading for the launch site while reporting to the Flagship CVN Blaise.

Combat Information Centre CVN Blaise.
The Communications officer received the warning at the same time as his own radar plots on board as well as those linked to Tango 7 indicated a multiple cruise missile launch
On the Master radar scope as well as two large Plexiglass screens the launch site and projected path were instantly calculated, the missiles were heading for the Londim Fleet.

The warfare officer immediately notified the Londim Fleet of the attack, at the same time Admiral Davout the Fleet commander came over the squawk box.

“Get those subs pinned ASP’

The ASW crew instantly started ordering their assets to the scene of the launch.

Tango7 was over the area of the launch and was already dropping sonar buoys and smoke markers, they were joined moments later by tango 3 and several helicopters. Also near the area was a Littoral ASW combat ship, using its remote submersibles several miles ahead of the ships actual position they turned on active sonar.
Immediately multiple contacts were being reported that showed submarines trying to escape, both above and below the layers .

Both Tango 7 and 3 selected targets and began launching torpedoes onto the Etravrennia submarines which were clearly audible as they attempted to clear the area, the helicopters standing by awaiting the results.

On board CVN Blaise Admiral Davout sat watching his screens, confident that he had the submarines pinned he turned to his air ops commander,

“Bill its time for your show, lets start hitting Ta - Akbar ar”

“Aye Sir” air ops replied.

Speaking into the throat mic he ordered the ready strike away, moments later the first F35 was streaking down the runway, similar operations were underway on the other carriers.
The first strike consisting of EW jammers and 30 F35 Interceptors and 40 strike aircraft made their way for the naval base at Ta-Akbar - ar.

OCC
Etravrennia if you have surface ships within a couple hundred miles of my fleet at anytime during my journey south they will have been (or should be)located by any one of the 6 awacs I have aloft at any one time.

"So they wish for independence do they? Well no nation who has received independence has ever gotten it easily. I shall call the Emperor. This is no longer helping one party defeat another. This is now war against an independent nation. That means a full scale invasion force. We need his help." said the Admiral, "Meanwhile head to the port. We'll shell the main ships then create a blockade. Hopefully the Rechburg forces will get here soon."

The Emperor received the message and smiled.

"Tell the Army, this is a full scale war. Send forces to Etravrennia-Selmartia where we will have friendly bases allowing us to launch attacks into Tirramisu. Also ready the 7th, 1st, 4th and 5th fleets to support 3rd out at sea. Get our bombers and fighters over to Etravrennia-Selmartia where they can offer support into bombing the shit out of Tirramisu. Etravrennia-Selmartia will reclaim this rogue state and it will be done quickly."

The Emperor's orders were carried out immediately. The Generals, Admirals and Captains were all contacted to get their respective personnel and equipment in order. The invasion force would launch at dawn.

OCC
So they wish for independence do they? Well no nation who has received independence has ever gotten it easily. I shall call the Emperor. This is no longer helping one party defeat another. This is now war against an independent nation. That means a full scale invasion force. We need his help." said the Admiral, "Meanwhile head to the port. We'll shell the main ships then create a blockade. Hopefully the Rechburg forces will get here soon."

Attn Londim
Rechburg has been ordered by the new Government to invade Selmartia, to do this I have a mechanised division and a airborne Division.
Back in Cascretia I have another Mechanised Division and an Infantry Division
which could help you, if you provide naval transport. Most of my transport available for this campaign is carrying my invasion fleet.

My fleet as it was passing Tirramisu attacked the subs that attacked your fleet, I don't know how many subs I have sunk if any, but they have a ton of ASW sitting on them.

IC
The AWACs patrols were now searching for any enemy surface ships in the Velliiventi - Selmartia ocean areas.

The first air strike is about to come into range of Ta-akbar-ar naval base.
The strike commander ordered the EW missiles away, these missiles were of two types, anti radiation cruise missiles that track enemy radar and anti jamming missiles that follow jamming beams and destroy the source.

OCC


Attn Londim
Rechburg has been ordered by the new Government to invade Selmartia, to do this I have a mechanised division and a airborne Division.
Back in Cascretia I have another Mechanised Division and an Infantry Division
which could help you, if you provide naval transport. Most of my transport available for this campaign is carrying my invasion fleet.

My fleet as it was passing Tirramisu attacked the subs that attacked your fleet, I don't know how many subs I have sunk if any, but they have a ton of ASW sitting on them.

IC
The AWACs patrols were now searching for any enemy surface ships in the Velliiventi - Selmartia ocean areas.

The first air strike is about to come into range of Ta-akbar-ar naval base.
The strike commander ordered the EW missiles away, these missiles were of two types, anti radiation cruise missiles that track enemy radar and anti jamming missiles that follow jamming beams and destroy the source.

OOC: Naval Transport can be provided by my incoming fleets.

IC:

"FIRE", came the command from the Admiral. The destroyers had launched missiles towards the enemy subs, but there weren't confirmations of hits. Meanwhile the start of Anti Aircraft fire began, firing at the incoming planes. Shells were now being fired towards the beach to give some cover before the Marines got onto the beach. This was just the beginning...

OOC: Naval Transport can be provided by my incoming fleets.

OCC
Then have your fleets pick up the 2nd Mechanised and 1st Infantry division from Cascretia, if you need them.

Meanwhile
I am waiting to hear whether my awacs have located surface ships and how my attacks on the submarines went.

Piru and Dawn squadrons broke from their formations and maneuvered their craft so they got behind the enemy fighters. They peppered them with cannon fire and when it was possible they launched missiles. The enemy fighters that got to close to the fleet were fired on by the Höllefeuer class purpose-built air defence destroyers, preventing them from coming within range of the aircraft carriers and missile ships.

Patruin, the Marine commander, laughed to himself as he saw several fighters fly overhead toward the fleet only to be met by missiles. This would be the same fate for the inbound gunships which were just identified by the COMNET system. The commander wanted this threat taken out quickly and his reaction was near instant, picking up the radio he switched the channel so he could contact the airforce. This is commander Patruin of the Marine 11th engagment force requesting a fly over. he said anxiously with hopes that at least one F/A-15 was nearby. Marauders already inbound Commander. replied a voice likely from main command. He smiled and watched as five F/A-15's swept in firing on the helicopter with their front cannons and dropping one 250lb bomb on a small approaching enemy force.

Commander, enemy soldiers advancing on your position about 300 yards to the east, roughly 80 plus. Vexanya said as her and her squadron turned for another assult. She watched as the IFVs moved to meet the enemies, firing their 57mm chainguns directly at them while the TRA-92s flew in blasting their auto cannons and firing off several rockets. Instead of hitting the small group of enemies again the Marauders turned their heading, they along with 20 other F/A-15's were now heading to Syra Nyx on orders from command to take out any visible enemies.

Exit
There was much debate in Burtilana, many felt that now the country of Etravrennia-Selmartia was safely out of Royalist hands and in those of Andrew Merina and his party. The Royalist army had been crushed at Byzzeto, and all the supporters of the old regime were being wiped out by the larger forces of Nilpnt, Rechburg, and Londim.
It was decided that the BSF and the standard infantry they had taken with them had served their purpose, and shed enough blood for the cause. It had been revealed to the nation that 1 BSF soldier, and 1 infantryman had lost their lives in the assault of Byzzeto, as well as another 6 injured. They were not even in the thickest of the fighting.
Under heavy pressure from opposition groups, the government of Burtilana had decided it was now the time for the Burtilanians to pull out. They first though, were ordered to dismantle all known booby traps they had laid.
Within the week, they had reboarded their vessels, and were heading home, leaving the other nations to finish the job. It was planned for the soldiers that had joined them to be admitted to the BSF, for their hardship and effort under extreme conditions. They were not prepared, and hadn't had their usual support, for the duration of the conflict they had lived as BSF men. C301st on the other hand, were being promoted to a new Special Forces team, called Eleja (http://www.freewebs.com/socialiststatesburtilana/military.htm), the team consisted of the 30 top serving soldiers of the BSF, Frag Vhral would be one of the Lead Commanders.

Ta-akbar-ar

The subs outside of the city’s harbor were all destroyed by the Rechburg strike. The first line of defense had failed. There were only the ships in the harbor and the soldiers in the city remaining to defend Selmartia from the invading nations.

The AWACs had sighted the ships that had sailed out out of the harbor. They immediately opened fire.

Tirramisu

The enemy was now storming the country’s beaches. There wasn’t any real military presence in the area. Defense would have to come from the closest town. An armed militia from the town of Aduin formed as soon as word broke out. Armed with what ever they could find, they headed down to the beach. Word was send to the capital, Camasai, to send back up where the new front was opened up.

Syra Nyx

The Royal Army in Orceen stand on the beach had not lasted long, the size of the force and overall firepower had consumed them. The leading officer at the temporary headquarters ordered a full retreat to Eusebia. The bridge connecting the two would have to be blown up before the enemy reached it. Syra Nyx was an open town.

The AWACS warfare officer had noted the enemy ships, quickly ensuring the GPS Link was downloading to the Rechburg fleets out to sea.
Having seen the enemy had launched missiles the EW officer immediately started activating the Jamming frequencies, all the while the chaff dispensers were thumping out loads of Chaff.

On board the ships, Admiral Davout ordered the anti shipping strike to be launched, first several hundred cruise missiles were launched against the enemy fleet.n
In the first wave of the attacked would be the ew cruise missiles, designed to close in on any enemy jamming from the ships, others EW cruise missiles would track radar signals and the 3rd would simply locate targets with their inbuilt radars.

Meanwhile a anti shipping strike of aircraft was launched from the carriers, these would clean up the remaining enemy ships still afloat.

Admiral Davout pondered his move, he knew it was an overkill, but he had to assure himself the enemy fleet was never going to be a threat again.

Ta-akbar-ar

The fleet having been taken completely by suprise, was vanquished. With word of the outgunned fleet being destroyed, the defending soldiers in the town met to discuss what their plan of action would be. Bandar was impossible to reach by outer ship and would be difficult for any plane to reach that far across the deserts. The decision was made, they would retreat from th city and regroup in Bandar. There they would be a formidable force. Quickly before the arrival of the fleet the soldiers fled the city, destroying the rails and roads out of it so they could not be followed.

Summer Palace
Seloga District, Glascretia

Andrew had waited for this day for a very long time. He stood on the balcony facing the large crowds that had gathered to hear him speak. The Great Square was filled completely with people numbering into the thousands even. Joining him on the balcony was his Chief Advisor, Matti Petsamo, His fiancée, Dialia Brown, and His new Head General, Palolo Veriny. He began his address:

“People of Etravrennia, I come to you today, November the 21st , assuming the office Prime Secretary of the nation, and as a fellow citizen. We the people have finally won after long suffering under this corrupt bourgeoisie and elitist regime. We have triumphed over those hedonists who sought to keep all to themselves. We have won. The people will now dictate how they will be ruled. Oppressive monarchy begone! Greedy capitalists begone! Fear-mongering churches begone! With these things having been accomplished, I hereby establish the People’s Republic of Etravrennia-Selmartia. I also proclaim the following: All banks are hereby nationalized, control of the factories will be given to the workers, private bank accounts are hence confiscated, the Bedunnic Church's properties (including bank accounts) are hereby national property, wages are to be fixed at higher rates, a shorter eight-hour working day is to be introduced and all foreign debts are henceforth repudiated. All wealth will distributed among the people equally, no longer will merit be the basis for all social standing. All will be equal! Our suffering is at an end! Long live the People’s Republic!

A great cheer broke out, one of which scale had not been heard there in centuries. A new era had dawned on the nation. Still held under house arrest the Prince heard the cheers from his room. He knew what had happened and let out a loud sigh.

FROM
Duke Blaise
Malmaison Palace
Malmaison
Normandie
Duchy of Rechburg

TO
The Government of The Peoples Republic of Etravrennia-Selmartia.

It would be my greatest honour if I and the Duchy of Rechburg were to be the first to congratulate you on your valiant efforts in throwing the yoke of tyranny from of your shoulders.

It gives me great pleasure to announce that the Duchy of Rechburg officially recognises Etravrennia-Selmartia as a free and independent nation.

Further more it is my personal desire that should the Government of Etravrennia-Selmartia require any assitance be that economic or military that the Government of Etravrennia-Selmartia should feel free to make such a request.

It would also please the Government of Rechburg if our two nations may exhange diplomatic representations.

On Behalf of the People and Government of Rechburg

Duke Blaise

After the sea battle, the Rechburg Invasion Fleet approached the coast, preparing for the amphibious landing they were notified that the enemy forces had vacated the city, so all bombardments were cancelled and the first troops entered Ta-akbar-ar unopposed.

OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION
of the
UNITED SOCIALIST STATES OF BURTILANA


To: The Government of The Peoples Republic of Etravrennia-Selmartia.
From: President Vladimir Burte
Re: Newly Formed Government

This is just a short letter of congratulations.
Congratulations on the successful taking of power from the previous tyrannical leadership, and I wish for your success to be on going in the future. We fully recognise the new government as the legitimate government of Etravrennia-Selmartia.
We, as you know, played a small part in the war, and now we wish to help you further, by strengthing political and economical ties between our two nations. Please set an embassy with us, and we wish to set one within your nation.

PRES Proclaimed! Last Royalists Surrender!

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Defeated Royalist troops in Selmartia are marched to a temporary prison.

After two weeks of brutal fighting and political upheaval, the last Royalist factions, the Kingdom of Tirramisu have surrendered to the superior forces of the Socialists. Prime Secretary Andrew Merina declaring the new socialist republic proved to be the death knell for the old regime.

Glascretia – Today a new era dawns on the lands of Etravrennia and Selmartia. Free from the tyrannies that have ruled it for the past 600 years. The proclamation from the Prime Secretary has been viewed favorably in the international scene. Already two nations have gone and recognised the PRES, with more to certainly follow.

The short-lived Kingdom of Tirramisu, seeing it could not stand up to the force of an allied invasion surrendered after it’s leader, former Count Tollio committed suicide in his residence with his wife. The leaders of the rebellion were immediately arrested. Tonight the province, along with the nation of Selmartia, is under martial law enforced by allied troops. Selmartia proved to be an easier front than expected, Ta-akbar-ar was abandoned with the hopes of regrouping in the capital of Bandar. The Royalist were ambushed by Selmar freedom fighters before they reached the Selmartian capital.

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FROM
Duke Blaise
Malmaison Palace
Malmaison
Normandie
Duchy of Rechburg

TO
The Government of The Peoples Republic of Etravrennia-Selmartia.

Congratulations on your complete and stunning victory. The Duchy of Rechburg wishes you and the people of Etravrennia-Selmartia well in the future.

Our forces will be withdrawn when you request them to leave.

In Highest regard

Duke Blaise.

To,

The People's Republic of Etravrennia-Selmartia,


Hail victory! We are glad to have helped your people to earn the freedom they have desired for so long. Our forces have all scaled down and the majority of soldiers have left your nation or preparing to leave. We give you the offer of retaining some of these soldiers and officers who can help to train an army, if you wish for it. If not then these soldiers will also come home.

You are now an ally of Londim forever and always. More important than this alliance is the fact we are now friends. If you need anything from us in the future we will do all that is possible.

Signed,

Emperor Marcus I
The Magnificent Empire of Londim

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Official Goverment Communication

To: Emperor Marcus Resantole, High President Timothy Jacks, Duke Blaise, President Vladimir Burte

Allies, I thank you and you governments for your kind words, offers, and congratulations. We could not have accomplished this with out the help of all of you. An embassy programme will soon be established and your nations will be the first to be exchanged with. The Etro-Selmartian people are in deep debt to you all.

Sincerely,
Andrew Merina
Prime Secretary of Etravrennia-Selmartia


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Duke Blaise,

I thank you for your great help in our time of need and asking about the event of withdrawal. I will notify you when I feel withdrawal is wise, in the mean time I ask for their help maintaining order while our nation reorganises itself. I have to ask one more favour, our armed forces are pitiful at best. Please help us to train and develop a respectable defense force so that we are able to protect ourselves and others from harm. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Sincerely,
Andrew Merina
Prime Secretary of Etravrennia-Selmartia