NationStates Jolt Archive

OOC: I'm trying my hands at this RP-ing. Be nice and feel free to participate. However try not to invade my lands, raze my cities and slaughter my people. The premise of this story is my nation has decided to strike at a rebel stronghold (called Tar Valon). I will be sending in a small attack force, brigade level while the rebels would be your typical insurgents. Feel free to assist either the rebels or my forces, i'm not looking to occupy the city, just to destroy the rebels.

IC:

Ministry of Defence Conference Room

"Good day everyone, welcome to the opening brief of Operation White Star. As you know, the President has approved the order for combat operations to begin against the insurgents hold up in the ruins of Tar Valon. Acting on that order, the Ministry Of Defence along with the Office of the Chief Of Armed Forces has deployed the 99th Joint Counter Insurgency Brigade to combat the insurgents. Assisting the 99th Brigade would be elements from the 21 SQN who will be providing long range cruise missile strikes from the Missile Cruisers ENS Hope and ENS Peacemaker. Any questions?" The female military officer paused awhile just in case there were questions from the senior staff officers, just as she was about to start again...

"Ah Captain, perhaps you would lay out the breakdown of the 99th Brigade, not all of us are under the Joint Department." Asked one of the commanders. "Of course sir, this is the breakdown of the 99th Brigade." She pressed a button and on screen flashed the following.

99th Endenian Counter Insurgency Brigade (3,101)
1. 1 Endenian Ground Counter Force
- 2 rifle companies (224)

- 1 APC Company (112) + 10 APC
- 1 anti-tank company (112)
- 1 sniper section (7)
- 1 HQ platoon (28)
- 2 Armor companies (224) + 12 MBT
- 1 Logistics company (112)
Total : 819 troops, 12 MBT, 10 APC
1 Endenian Air Counter Wing
- 1 OV-10 Bronco Wing (28) + 5 Planes 

- 1 OV-10 Bronco Wing (28) + 5 Planes
- 1 Huey Recon Wing (28) + 5 Helicopters
Total : 84 troops, 10 planes, 5 helicopters
3. 1 Endenian Close Air Support Wing
- 1 OH-58D Kiowa Attack Wing (28) + 5 Helicopters 

- 1 Mi-28A Attack Wing (28) + 5 Helicopters
- 1 Mi-28A Attack Wing (28) + 5 Helicopters
Total : 84 troops, 15 Helicopters
4. 11 Endenian Ground Counter Force
- 2 rifle companies (224)

- 1 APC Company (112) + 10 APC
- 1 anti-tank company (112)
- 1 sniper section (7)
- 1 HQ platoon (28)
- 2 Armor companies (224) + 12 MBT
- 1 Logistics company (112)
Total : 819 troops, 12 MBT, 10 APC
5. 12 Endenian Ground Counter Force
- 2 rifle companies (224)

- 1 APC Company (112) + 10 APC
- 1 anti-tank company (112)
- 1 sniper section (7)
- 1 HQ platoon (28)
- 2 Armor companies (224) + 12 MBT
- 1 Logistics company (112)
Total : 819 troops, 12 MBT, 10 APC
1 Endenian Artillery Counter Force
- 2 Artillery Companies (224) + 7 Artillery
- 1 mortar company (112)
- 1 recon company (112)
- 1 HQ platoon (28)
Total: 476 troops, 7 Artillery

"According to our intelligence briefs, we would not be requiring a massive force as the insurgents would only be lightly armed carrying small amounts of heavy weapons that would pose a significant threat. Furthermore with both the 3rd and 6th Divisions on active standby due to the crisis in The Mastadon Lands and the 9th and 11th Divisions still not ready for operations, we are left with the 99th Brigade. Anyway the following would be the operation brief. The opening shots would be fired tomorrow at 0900hours with an artillery bombardment and airplane strafing runs and also several cruise missile strikes from our warships. Our ground troops will move at 1300hrs to secure the 6 bridges and capture the city from all angles. We expect minimum casualties in this conflict. That is all."

On the outskirts of the ruined Tar Valon, the Next Day

"Commander, we are ready to begin Operation White Star." The Senior commander nodded his head "Proceed."

And with that, the 1st Endenian Artillery Force begun opening fire, shelling Tar Valon with heavy shells while an OV-10 Bronco Wing begun strafing runs against the insurgents.

Within Tar Valon:

"Sir! The Endenians are bombarding our locations, several of our comrades have died." One of the insurgents reported to a commander. "I see, return fire with our rockets. We will show them that we will not crack under the pressure and that we are able to fight back!" The insurgent nods, "At once!"

Endenian Prime News:

"Good evening, we bring you this breaking news. In response to the sustain bombardment from the 1st Endenian Artillery Force, the insurgents have responded with rocket fire from Tar Valon. We have received reports that the City Of Ur has been hit by these missiles, the Central Government has declared a State of Emergency in the City Of Ur and has advise all its citizens to seek shelter."

Presidential Complex, Endenia Prime:

"Mr President, the City Of Ur has fallen under rocket fire. We request assistance from the mobilized 3rd Division to combat this, we have grossly underestimated the power of the insurgents."

The President shook his head. "This is absurd...Deploy 3rd Division to the front lines and get me the foreign minister and the prime minister."

"At once."

City Of Ur:

A city woken up by the sound of rocket fire, people running out to the streets in panic as multiple rockets struck the city at night, as the people blindly ran around, trying to avoid more of the incoming rockets around them laid the dead bodies from the previous barrage. Men, women and children were not spared in this bombardment. Some of them stopped and looked up to hear the screams of more rockets descending onto the city, some of them smashing into buildings, others into cars and into the roads. Killing scores of people.

"We come to you live from Ur. As you can see the amount of devastation here is staggering. Even as we speak now, more rockets have been reportedly launched from Tar Valon and the military has admitted they are powerless to stop these rockets once they have achieve flight." Behind the report, another 2 more rockets struck a car and the explosion sent it flying into the air. "OH MY GOD!!! We need to get out here now!! Err...We have received word that 3rd Division has been deployed to Tar Valon to assist the troops assaulting the city. This is-" *Transmission Cut*

Ministry Of Defence, Endenia Prime:

"How did they get such powerful weapons!? Our intelligence networks have completely failed us now. The causality report from Ur is staggering, over 1000 civilians dead from rocket fire and there seems to be no relent." One of the generals ranted out loud at the meeting table. "Be silent General, while we may have grossly underestimated the true strength of the rebels, this proves to us that there is someone secretly arming the rebels with weapons, we must find out who."

"Even as we speak right now, the entire 3rd Division is being sent over to Tar Valon to asside the 99th Brigade, do you think that is enough?" A young officer breathlessly ran into the room. "SIRS! We just received a report from the frontlines. The 99th has sent in 2 Ground Counter Forces into Tar Valon to prevent the rockets from being launched."

"I See.."

Endenian Prime News:

"We bring you an update on the current Endenia Crisis. We have received updates that troops from the 99th Brigade have been deployed into Tar Valon itself, there are reports of heavy fire-fighting going on inside the ruined city. No reports on causalities yet. We-We bring you this live press conference from The President."

"My fellow Endenians, we are at a threshold in our nation's history, insurgents have struck us from the East, hiding in a hallowed and ancient city, they strike us from a cowardly distance, hoping to force us to our knees with repeated missile strikes. I tell you now, we will not waver, this is just the beginning and we will stop the rebels! I call on the international community to assist us in our nation's darkest time."

IC: "And now, for the eight o'clock news from AMBC. The comflict in Endenia Restod seems to have escalated with the reported launching of rockets from the Tar Valon area into the Ur area, causing over 1000 reported civillian casualties. The High Council of Anemos Major has desployed forces to maintain peace and security in the area..."

The North Anemonian Sea, near Savronin Naval Citadel and Nuclear Weapons Facility
The 4th Anemonian Battle Fleet cruised through the North Anemonian Sea, carrying a full complement of Marines. At its head was the newly made Argos class CVN, carrying a full complement of aircraft (80, as in 40x F-22 Raptor, 20x Rafale M, 6x Rafale EW, 14x Aegis Multirole Fighter Bomber). The crew anxiously watched the seas for any submarines, but the captain knew that this was an insurgent threat, not a war. There would be no submarines. On the other hand, however, he encouraged caution.

"Information from the Holy Office of War shows that not only has a battlefleet been committed to the region, but airborne forces have been dispatched as well."

Qyrei Military Airbase, home of the 4th Imperial Air Army

Five C-130's taxied down the runway, preparing for the long trip ahead. Supported by refuelling by planes from the various naval citadels in the North Anemonian Sea, the C-130s would land in Endenia Restod to deliver their complement of Anemonian 3rd Army Airborne troops, supported by the newly acquired M8 Mobile Gun Systems.

"In other news..."

IC:

Presidential Complex, Endenia Prime, Emergency Meeting:

"Incoming transmission Mr President." The screen flickered to reveal an anxious looking officer. "Sir, we have a situation, long range radar has detected a battle fleet approaching our shores. We have identified the fleet as the 4th Anemonian Battle Fleet, they are maintaining communication silence as of this moment." The entire conference room was dead silent, what was once just a simple operation against the insurgency is turning into something far more serious than what they were prepared to. "Mr President? Your orders?" The young officer asked as all eyes turned to the President. "Minister Angela, get me the Anemonian Government on line at once, find out what are those ships approaching our coast for."

"Mr President, a report from the frontlines. Several rockets have now struck the city of Meera. No reports of casualties though. More rockets have also struck the City of Una in the region of Ur. Reports are coming in of heavy casualties in the city." The President shook his head. "Dictate these orders to the Ministry of Defence. Deploy the 21 SQN to the Endenian Seas and move for an interception path against the 4th Anemonian Battle Fleet, HOWEVER do not open gun ports until we have determine their purpose. Deploy 25 SQN and prepare them for a possible naval battle. Mobilize 6th Division and have them prepare for any possible naval incursions into our territory."

"At once Mr President."

21 Squadron, Endenian Seas:

"New orders from MinDEF. We are to move for an interception against the incoming battle fleet. All gunports are to be closed and we are to await further instructions from MinDEF unless we are fired upon." With those orders, the 21 Squadron slowly steamed forward into the seas, the flagship of the Squadron was the ENS Peacekeeper, a AC-12 Medium carrier with 36 F/A 18s, escorting the flagship were 4 MC-16 Flight 2 missile cruisers, 4 DDH-30 ASuW destroyers and 2 AS-709 fast attack subs. "Prepare for anything men. We have no idea what is going to happen."

6 Division Headquarters, Meera Camp:

"Sir, orders from MinDEF. We have been deployed to defence duties and are to ready all cities for invasion."

"I see. Very well, mobilize the entire Division and have them ready to move out." General Samuel Chan gave the order. "I want the entire division ready within 12 hours. Our priority is the defence of Endenia Prime and also to ensure that the enemy does not get a foothold in our lands."

Tar Valon:

Inside Tar Valon, soldiers from the 1st Endenian Ground Counter Force have engaged the insurgents in heavy street fighting, for every single street that the Counter Force wants to capture, they had to ensure each building on the street wasn't either hiding enemy troops or booby trapped to explode. Several rockets smashed into the hull of a M.A.C M1-T958 MBT and caused the massive machine to explode as the rockets set off a chain reaction inside the ammunition storage compartment. "We lost a tank sir!!" The soldiers ducked behind the wreckage of the MBT under a hail of bullet fire. They hear another screaming sound and the car behind them exploded from a rocket. The Captain knew they couldn't advance anymore unless that building was cleared. "HQ?!? HQ!! This is Section 2 from the 1st Endenian Counter Force, we're requesting reinforcements, our tank has been taken out, we're under heavy fire. Requesting backup!"

Over the sound of bullet fire and rocket fire, the soldiers hear the rumblings of a tank infront of them. One of the men took a peek and "Oh Shit. THEY GOT A TANK!?!?" The insurgent tank opened fire on the wreckage, blowing it apart completely to reveal the section. "HQ!! HQ!!! WE NE-"

Endenian Prime News:

"Good Evening, we bring you further breaking news on the current Crisis. Rockets have landed in Meera, no casualties have been reported yet and neither have anymore rockets been detected heading towards Meera. Nevertheless the Central Government has declared a nationwide state of emergency and request the cooperation of its people in this dark hour."

In the recording room, Minister Cassandra Lim and Minister Angela were seen talking. "We didn't mention the approaching battle fleet."

"True, but until we realise what the battle fleet's real intentions, then we will announce to the public of their existence, for now we have to worry about Tar Valon."

OOC:

Hey contact my government and inform them of ur intentions, for now my side is treating ur approaching warfleet as hostile.

[OoC; Someone's a Wheel of Time fan. Expect my IC post shortly.]

OOC: Oh yeah I am hahah! Also I'm not very inspired about city names haha.

On the IFAM Argos, Fleet Admiral Third Class Merkonis muttered "When is the government going to inform the other side about our presence? I;ve got a nasty feeling that the country we're supposed to be helping have their sights fixed on us..."

THE HOLY EMPIRE OF ANEMOS MAJOR OFFICIAL DIPLOMATIC COMMINIQUE

TO: The State of Endenia Restos.

In order to maintain the peace in a nation not so far away from the Anemonian homeland, a Battle Fleet has been dispatched to eliminate the insurgent threat currently ravaging your country. Projected course of entry into Endenian waters is attached.

IC:

Presidential Complex, Endenia Prime:

"We are receiving an incoming transmission from Anemos. They have confirmed the approaching fleet and has informed of the purpose of the battle fleet. They seek to assist us in stopping the insurgents at Tar Valon. We...We just received their naval routes. Putting on screen now." On the massive screen showed the current route the Anemonian fleet taking and the route that the 21st Squadron is taking, they will intercept in a few minutes. "Sir, your orders?"

The Chief of Navy stood up, "Relay orders to the 21st Squadron, tell them to stand down immediately, do not open fire at the incoming fleet. Assume escort positions and escort them into Endenian waters. Captain, once they have arrived, reassign the 21st back to long range artillery duties to assist the 99th. Mr President, anything to add on?" The President shook his head, "I still wonder, who is arming the rebels? No matter...General, relay orders back to 6th Division, tell them to stand down and Admiral inform 25th Squadron that they can stand down as well. How long before the 3rd Division arrives to assist the 99th?"

"They should be arriving now."

Outskirts Of Tar Valon, 99th Counter Insurgent Brigade HQ:

"Commander, 3rd Division has arrived, they are deploying their forces north of our position. We are receiving orders from MinDEF, the 99th Brigade is to fall under temporary command of the 3rd Division for the duration of this operation. The Commanding Officer of this operation is Brigadier General Winston Wong." The Commander of the 99th nodded, "forward this order to all troops currently in the field, link up our headquarters to theirs."

Outskirts Of Tar Valon, 3rd Division Forward HQ:

"General, 99th HQ is acknowledging the MinDEF orders, they are transferring command of the 99 over to us." General Wong nodded his head, "excellent, transpose all locations of the 99th troops inside Tar Valon over the map then send the map to our artillery brigades, order given is to begin bombarding the city at once, should we identify a rocket launch site within the city, we are to respond with a withering hail of artillery fire. Furthermore, deploy the 3rd and 5th Infantry Brigades supported by the 53rd and 55th Armour Brigades into Tar Valon. Their objective is to seize the ruins of the White Tower and secure the area around it."

"Understood."

Tar Valon:

"We're receiving orders from HQ, we're getting reinforcements! 3rd Division is here!" One of the soldiers checked his wrist communicator, "Sir! 3 enemies in that building, INCOMING!" They duck as a RPG whizzed past them and struck an abandoned car. "We'll need to clear that building. Cover fire!" Two of the soldiers begun opening fire on the building while the rest of the section charged forward towards the building. "Go Go Go!" They burst through the door and shots could be heard coming from within the building, the soldier's wrist communicator started speaking, "Th-This is Section 2, we're und- heavy fire at West White Street, need reinf-rceme-ts, enemies have heavy weapo-ry. Need hel---"

Deep Inside Tar Valon:

"So they are sending more troops into Tar Valon. Excellent." A shadowy figure smirked as they studied the display panel infront of them that showed a map of Tar Valon and locations of troops from both sides. "We can start packing up this facility, it would only be a matter of time before they come here. No matter we have acquired what we came for." Another figure appeared besides the first figure, a female voice could be heard. "The item has been secured, your vehicle has been prepared we may leave anytime." The first figure nodded, "Oh commander, feel free to bog down as many troops as you wish here, the more they are delayed in this miserable city, the better." The figure gave an evil laugh and walked off, he said to himself, "very soon.."

21 Squadron, Flagship ENS Peacekeeper:

"New orders from MinDEF, incoming fleet is to be escorted into Endenian waters. Stand down all troops. Contact the submarines to surface next the fleet and inform them of our intentions." The Commodore shook his head, "well as least that is over."

21 Squadron, Submarine ENS Halibel:

"Receiving transmission from flagship. We are to surface now and contact the fleet." The Captain nodded, "Confirm order, begin surfacing procedures and open all hailing frequencies. "This is Captain Albert of the Endenian Naval Ship Halibel, we are to escort you into Endenian Waters immediately."

Endenian Prime News:

"We are entering the third day of the Endenian Crisis, the Ministry Of Defence has just informed us that 3rd Division has been deployed to quash the insurgents and that allied forces from abroad are arriving at Endenia Prime to provide much assistance in this crisis. A further 10 rockets have struck the City of Una and another 6 in the City of Meera. We understand that there have been an additional 30 causalities in Una and 5 in Meera. We will update you when more information arrives."

The IFAM Arkicyr dei Renei, one of the superdreadnoughts Anemos had purchased to complement its offshore artillery ships, cruised behind the IFAM Argos at a slightly lazy speed, but onboard te actual ship the situation was quite different.

The IFAM Aricyr dei Renei

"Naval Security Detachment 103, at attention!" The thirty-two man group stood in two rows on the deck of the massive ship, overshadowed by the Comanche helicopter behind them and their leader, a Sergeant Major, said "Our mission is to defend our ship with our lives! What is our mission?"

"To defend our ship with our lives!"

The Argos was ready to launch its complement of F-22s as it neared Endenian waters. The crew was still waiting for a surprise attack, but as the admiral saw the gleam of other ships on the horizon, he knew that there would be no surprise attack. Of course, the ships might open fire but in ship to ship combat, none could rival the might of the Imperyr Anemonei.

IC:

21 Squadron, Flagship ENS Peacekeeper:

"Commodore, the incoming fleet still hasn't answered our hails yet. Directives dictate that we go to yellow alert if the incoming fleet hasn't replied yet."

The Commodore shook his head, "inform MinDEF, tell them of the current situation, order the Halibel to go to yellow alert. If those ships don't respond back to us, have the rest of the squadron move to yellow alert."

OOC: I just did!

IC: "This is IFAM Arkicyr dei Renei Bridge to all troops on board. We have unidentified naval vessels heading towards us. Move to Orange Status, and prepare for ship to ship combat!" Sailors ran down the aisles of the massive ship, and the guns were manned, aimed at the oncoming fleet in case they got any ideas. AA guns were activated (almost all Anemonian Navy AA weapons are automated) and the Naval Security troops stood defending the bridge.

"IFAM Arkicyr dei Renei reports Orange-status, Third Admiral Merkonis."

"Anemonian battlefleet 'Argos' is to follow the lead of the Arkicyr dei Renei and move into alert status Orange. All troops to your stations!" The aircraft on the deck of the Argos were armed and readied.

Under the water, three Los-Angeles class subs and a Typhoon cruised through the water, their weapons armed.

"IFAM Arkicyr dei Symoirei is armed and ready, Admiral."

"IFAM Subjugator through to Invigilator is ready for combat, my Lord."

"IFAM Falonder and the 4th Naval Air Wing reports that their aircraft are armed and ready, Admiral."

"Good. Continue at this speed, but get the Arkicyr dei Renei to move in front of the Argos."

"Yes, admiral."