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Knootoss

23-08-2003, 18:32

still ooc: Knootoss: ok, when i wrote my post the dominion WAS NOT there, but ok... i edit it here... I still assume Amsterdam/ Rotterdam are still under Knootian control?
OOC: yes. This answers Clangers’ question as well. I now consider Clangerlandic forces to be defending Rotterdam. :)
does Knootoss have enough hydrogen fuel cells for our bombers/ fighters?"
OOC: Knootoss is a good little UN member, and we actually implemented the crazy “cars on hydrogen” resolution I suppose ;) : I just do not know if the systems are compatible though.
Also OOC: "-Tal Shiar-", could you please TG me with OOC details of what you want? I have some difficulties fitting into you into this without it.
Lastly OOC: troop deployments all acknowledged. I just don’t have anything to add to it right now. And I really think that Thelas or TST should post some reply as to whether they engage them or not. :)

Amsterdam, Krasnapolsky, SLP party headquarters.
With the war chaos going on, making Amsterdam an even more confusing place as it usually is, infiltrating the SLP party headquarters was easy. After sifting through tedious financial administrations and the records of courtless party elections and votes the Angstians finally stumbled on a back room with what seemed like useful information. Two locked file-cabinets with “documents under embargo.”

A quick look revealed some documents that made be interesting:

One was labelled “Domestic affairs”, the only interesting thing being a document called “Tax policy changes. / Proposed cuts overview”

The foreign policy file cabinet however revealed things probably more interesting to the common spy. One of the telepaths looked back nervously, someone was stepping in the hallway. “Hurry up, just grab the ones that are most interesting.

Titles:
-“Proposed new military policy – beyond interventionism”
-“Government programmes in Columbia”
-“Economic expansion in recreational drugs – boundaries of legality?”
-“Changes in foreign policy towards Menelmacar nota: (conceptual)”
-“Reich dossier”
-“Plan C (ACE)”
-“Liberal Alliance plans. A new organisation?”

(OOC: don’t grab em all because of the time limit, just a few, the ones you are REALLY interested in.)

Rotterdam, Conservative party. HQ
A Clangerlandic patrol came by the massive building. As soon as the furry pink creatures had passed, the Angstian team moved in to check the location out. From the inside the building looked heavily guarded with brownshirts and hired security agencies. Perhaps it was better to come back at a later time.

Edge of the Hague, behind the new line.
On the highway east, a long but intermitted line of cars, jeeps and other vehicles came dripping in carrying wounded, disillusioned Knootian soldiers. Many of their faces were covered in blood and mud, and had since long abandoned their posts. Thom Tromp sat on a bench in an open truck, catatonic, his mind still back in the city he had just abandoned. He had been there from the beginning, barely escaping from the burning blockade. The rest of the day had been hell: fighting off superior forces. Retreating, fortifying, being overrun, retreating again. His battle cries were since long gone as he huddled together with his comrades for cover in the streets he grew up in.

An Angstian officer stood by the the side of the road, cursing and yelling at the soldiers: “Go back to the front! You are cluttering the front lines, heck, aren’t you supposed to be fighting for your country? That scum just took your damn capitol!”

No replies but empty eyes, and stares. The streets lost are known to every soldier. The old city centre, the suburbs where they grew up, the parks where they played, the Malieveld where they demonstrated against one thing or another. The retreat continues while allied forces come from the other side.

The soldiers come in the wake of the other inhabitants, the civil servants who worked in the ministries that had to hastily evacuated, They more east and north, to the airports hoping to get out of the country, to family outside the battlezone, wherever.

Not all Knootians are ready to give up though, new reserves are being mobilised every hour, and fresh Knootian divisions make their way to the coast.

Schiphol International Airport
The smoke conceals the some of the Dyelli Beybians attempts to leave the plane, but the Knootians continue to fire. An incoming antitank weapon misses and strikes against the terminal wall, leaving a huge hole. The Knootians meanwhile continue to lay down fire into the smoke, knowing that all troops have to go through the exit.

(OOC: I’d really say they are quite dead after the plane being blown up. Think: kerosene tanks.)

Meanwhile inside parliament…
***Knootoss Parliamentary Building, Knootcap, Knootoss***

"Yes mylord, will do. Over and out" the Black Hand agent put down his radio and looked at Burns. "Burns, come here. Tator is dead, and you are his successor, and therefor the most legitimate candidate for the job of Prime Minister." One of the Black Hand agents who got into the building as a journalist for the meeting got out a voice recorder. "Record a message saying that you are assuming Prime Ministry and that the Dominion forces are here on your invitation to ensure a smooth takeover. Say that things got out of hand, but that SATO should stay away from the Brotherhood of Nod fleet" he handed the voice recorder to Burns and pointed his gun at him.

Burns annoyedly slaps the gun away, taking charge as if he was not at all a hostage. “I really do not need that thing pointed at me to record such a message. You just make sure this message is spread properly and that we get out of here alive.”

“You are going to betray us to that scum?”, Halsema exclaims.
“Shut up woman,” Burns snarls, “you stay out of business that does not concern you. You are in no position to argue.”
His voice becomes more authoritarian as he begins to verbalize the message.

“To all Knootian citizens and SATO forces. As of now I, Montgomery Burns, assume the heavy task of leading Knootoss. With the brutal assassination of our beloved leader Dick Tator, the nation is in need of real leadership. This assassination was a clear sign of weakness from the enemies of the people, and now the people shall get the government they deserve. Heil Tator! Heil Knootoss!

The Dominion forces were here, on the invitation[/I] of our deceased leader. They generously offered to defend us from those who would not mean well with Knootoss. By the terms of our alliance I ask all SATO forces to stand down and allow the natural path of history to take its course. Do not harm the Dominion forces, they are friends of Knootoss. This is also a call on the brave Knootian soldiers who are fighting right now to defend their homeland: do not resist the Dominion, they are your friends. Anyone stating otherwise is a traitor. The new government shall be formed as soon as order is restored by the Dominion peacekeeping forces.

The old prime minister Vogels grimly and sarcastically replies, whisperingly: “The King is dead, long live the King,” thinking: ”Only the old king has not passed just yet”

OOC: I liked both your flash-bang posts, but I suggest we nod give NOD (or TST in his place) the time to respond to
-sent the message
-decide what to do with the other hostages
-devise an escape plan
before you attack.

Outside Parliament,
The brownshirts greet the newly arrived Dominion troops as liberators, putting up their fists and shouting: “HEIL KNOOTOSS! HEIL!”

Valinon

23-08-2003, 18:46

Valinon

23-08-2003, 18:50

Field Marshall von Richter, General Volgorba, Lady Hanse, and Captain Vanderbult stand in Valinon's commandeered command post. Lord Reynard Adonis, Vice Admiral Perry, Admiral Forrest, and several other field officers join via hologram.
"It is clear that the new Knootoss Conservative Party is nothing but an exercise in Nazism," says von Richter.
"That aside, Field Marshall," says Adonis, "let us look at the facts. Valinon controls Amsterdam and several cities between Amsterdam and the Hague with the blessing of the Knootoss command staff, the Dominion can't very well tell us we are illegal forces. Vice Admiral Perry has used the formidable fleet under the Bartholomew to secure the waters near the Hague, and a task force under the HMS Poseidon will be arriving to help secure Amsterdam area. We have relative aero superiority and we can secure most of the key members of the former government. Frankly we need to speak with Mr. Vogels."
"But why?" says Lady Hanse.
"Because with any luck we can get him to call a vote of no confidence against the Conservative regime, I think elections would be different now with Tator dead and a goodly portion of his brownshirts now in various prisions or dead. Also, if a new government is elected, the Dominion becomes an occupying power subject to be driven out by Knootoss/Allied forces."
"And what of our forces in the meantime?" Volgorba asks.
"We are hear with the blessing of the Knootoss government, and we are helping to restore the social order and civil institution of Knootoss. We now have over a quarter of a million forces between Valinon and New Ortaga, and space superiority with our fleet in orbit. Let us throw our lot in to a new elections, the Conservative Party is in disarray, and if NOD and the Dominion try to back it too much it will look like a political invasion of foreign powers, the people of Knootoss will demand it be overthrown," said Captain Vanderbult.
"Exactly," Adonis nods. "Lady Hanse, get Mr. Vogels to the command post, we will have another conference when he arrives."
"Yes, Lord Adonis."

******

The Valinon/Ortaga Coalition forces in Knootoss begin to slowly stand down after a fashion. Lord Adonis and his formidable command stop short outside of the Hague, along with several divisions and regiments of Knootoss military. Vice Admiral Perry's fleet and fighters remain in place as security forces. Field Marshall von Richter's and General Volgorba's men have brought order to Amsterdam and a host of cities near it and the Hague. They patiently await a conference that could very well decide if an all out civil war will rage in Knootoss.

Knootoss

23-08-2003, 18:53

(OOC: just noting that Vogels is still being held hostage. In case any confusion arises.)

Valinon

23-08-2003, 18:56

OOC: I thought the Sunset people rescued him. He is he not in the Parliament building? Tell me where he is and Mr. Vogels will be getting a Get Out of Jail Free Card, all expenses paid by His Majesty.

The Silver Turtle

23-08-2003, 18:59

OOC: Sorry guys, computer had viruses numbering in triple figures, and it's taken ages to get it debugged. To allow the RP to continue, assume my dropships have moved into the city while the starships and the dropships escort have left for Leda. Also, I think my third fleet arrived back on page 9. Can someone sum it up since then?

Sunset

23-08-2003, 19:01

"Why is it whenever someone around here tries to seize power they always do it from a position of weakness?" Washington asked rhetorically as he watched and listened to the speech by Burn's. "Plus Tator's dead - I think this is his blood leaking under the door."

OOC: We'll just leave them to their plotting. Not my kinda odds - 5 men with handguns against 100-odd spec ops with enough firepower to wipe out a third world army. Back to the air war!

IC:

"This is Tango Alpha Leader to Tango Alpha. Orders are to engage ground targets in support of armored advance. Assigned sector is 15 by 13." "Roger Leader. Forming up for attack run." The nine fighters of the TA dropped out of the fighter cloud that was circling over the rear lines. A dozen more wings dropped out as well - some were missing fighters, either destroyed or damaged, but nearly a hundred fighters were on their way to support the armored column.

They darted at building height over the city, keeping away from the long straight lines of the streets. Six of the wings were punching it - 2000kph, while the other half followed at a more sedate 400kph. Any SAM's fired at the first wave were marked by the targetting computer, and the next wave unleashed bursts of phaser fire into the location hoping to fry anyone who forgot to shoot n scoot.

The first wave arrived and began targetting whatever armored vehicles they could find. Light armor got the phasers, while anything heavy got a Hunter AST. Optical recognition software locked them on to the target and guided them in - even with the smoke from the fire the IR signatures showed up plainly.

Behind the slower wave came the air-ambulance shuttles. They patrolled the streets looking for casualties on IR. Swooping down on one they would put them in the back and move to the next, unless the wound was immediately life threatening.

Sunset

23-08-2003, 19:04

OOC: He's in the main chamber, hostage. That's still a good idea though - called the parliment to order with what has been rescued. Sure, no Vogel's, but his heir apparent was rescued.

imported_Diablo_NL

23-08-2003, 19:05

The lance of mechs continues allong the main road. It walked passed madurodam and was now walking along the Koninginnegracht towards Central Station and Malieveld.
"This is Charlie companie. The south is clear and allies are located in Rotterdam. Suggest we meet up with you at Malieveld."
"Alpha here. Make it so. But come via Scheveningen."
Charlie acknowledged and was on it's way. Running at full speed now.
Meanwhile Bravo companie was now quickly approaching Wassenaar.

Valinon

23-08-2003, 19:17

Lieutenant Jorgman hears a broadcast on his comm.
"We must get to the main chamber. We are to resuce Mr. Vogels and whatever other MPs are still in the building and evacuate them to Amsterdam. Let's move," Jorgman and his squads begin to move toward the main chamber, intent on rescuing Vogels and taking him back to the Coalition safe city of Amsterdam.

Valinon

23-08-2003, 19:30

Cities currently known to be secure by Coalition forces (Valinon, New Ortaga, Knootoss):

Amsterdam (command center and major staging point)
Weesp (Ortagan stronghold)
Almere (Ortagan/Valinon/Knootoss)
Pormerend (Valinon/Knootoss)
Hillegoom (Valinon/Ortagan/Knootoss)
Vithoom (Ortagan/Knootoss)
Castricum (Valinon/Ortagan/Knootoss)

imported_Diablo_NL

23-08-2003, 19:38

ooc: Curses the forum.

Knootoss

23-08-2003, 19:45

OOC: Things are kinda back to normal now in this thread so you can resume posting.
Read the explanation of Knootian scientists here (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=64891)

Ma-tek

23-08-2003, 20:10

Nenya, Primary IDF GF Ground Base

The base was a flurry of activity. Most of the dropships had been loaded - but not all. And this one carried 'the special package'. It was the first field test of 'the special package' - and if it didn't function correctly, heads would roll. It wasn't clear whether it would be needed... but you never known when you need a MT/AAADMVI. Not the best of names, was MT/AAADMVI, mused Quartermaster Ranjid Rihad.

"Careful with that," he barked, as the MI coasters came close to slipping out from under it. Scowling, he shook his head. Those damned non-enlisted personnel... never quite up to par, they weren't.

It didn't matter. They wouldn't be fighting.

From across the ground, he could hear the roar of the divisional chief, barking the embark orders - and the insertion op protocols for this drop. The man sounded crisp, clean, and efficient - and louder than most Celebration speaker setups. Quite how he got his voice to boom like that was beyond the Quartermaster - but then, he wasn't a divisional chief, was he?

* * *

Nenya, Primary IDF GF Ground Base - Aerial

From above, the base was a hive of activity - a hive crawling to a halt. Quite suddenly, the focus of the activity shifts - and becomes air crews scrambling away from dropships as they hurtle into the air, vanishing into the deep blue of the sky in an instant.

Orbit beckons.

[OOC: If someone on the SATO side of things could send a TG my way, and inform me where this armoured division - the 5th, to recap - could be used, that'd be helpful.]

imported_Diablo_NL

23-08-2003, 20:28

ooc: No time to write anything long. But Alpha and Charlie now teamed up at Malieveld.

Der Angst

23-08-2003, 20:32

ooc: i would like to use this chance to remind all, essp. Thelas, of this (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1364162#1364162) post...

Yes, damn the forums, may the burn in hell, paying for their sins.

23-08-2003, 20:38

Amsterdam, Krasnapolsky, SLP party headquarters.
With the war chaos going on, making Amsterdam an even more confusing place as it usually is, infiltrating the SLP party headquarters was easy. After sifting through tedious financial administrations and the records of courtless party elections and votes the Angstians finally stumbled on a back room with what seemed like useful information. Two locked file-cabinets with “documents under embargo.”

A quick look revealed some documents that made be interesting:

One was labelled “Domestic affairs”, the only interesting thing being a document called “Tax policy changes. / Proposed cuts overview”

The foreign policy file cabinet however revealed things probably more interesting to the common spy. One of the telepaths looked back nervously, someone was stepping in the hallway. “Hurry up, just grab the ones that are most interesting.

Titles:
-“Proposed new military policy – beyond interventionism”
-“Government programmes in Columbia”
-“Economic expansion in recreational drugs – boundaries of legality?”
-“Changes in foreign policy towards Menelmacar nota: (conceptual)”
-“Reich dossier”
-“Plan C (ACE)”
-“Liberal Alliance plans. A new organisation?”
OOC: hmm... Angsty don't forget to send me a copy :twisted:

***Knootoss Parliamentary Building, Knootcap, Knootoss***

"Yes mylord, will do. Over and out" the Black Hand agent put down his radio and looked at Burns. "Burns, come here. Tator is dead, and you are his successor, and therefor the most legitimate candidate for the job of Prime Minister." One of the Black Hand agents who got into the building as a journalist for the meeting got out a voice recorder. "Record a message saying that you are assuming Prime Ministry and that the Dominion forces are here on your invitation to ensure a smooth takeover. Say that things got out of hand, but that SATO should stay away from the Brotherhood of Nod fleet" he handed the voice recorder to Burns and pointed his gun at him.

Burns annoyedly slaps the gun away, taking charge as if he was not at all a hostage. “I really do not need that thing pointed at me to record such a message. You just make sure this message is spread properly and that we get out of here alive.”

“You are going to betray us to that scum?”, Halsema exclaims.
“Shut up woman,” Burns snarls, “you stay out of business that does not concern you. You are in no position to argue.”
His voice becomes more authoritarian as he begins to verbalize the message.

“To all Knootian citizens and SATO forces. As of now I, Montgomery Burns, assume the heavy task of leading Knootoss. With the brutal assassination of our beloved leader Dick Tator, the nation is in need of real leadership. This assassination was a clear sign of weakness from the enemies of the people, and now the people shall get the government they deserve. Heil Tator! Heil Knootoss!

The Dominion forces were here, on the invitation[/I] of our deceased leader. They generously offered to defend us from those who would not mean well with Knootoss. By the terms of our alliance I ask all SATO forces to stand down and allow the natural path of history to take its course. Do not harm the Dominion forces, they are friends of Knootoss. This is also a call on the brave Knootian soldiers who are fighting right now to defend their homeland: do not resist the Dominion, they are your friends. Anyone stating otherwise is a traitor. The new government shall be formed as soon as order is restored by the Dominion peacekeeping forces.

The old prime minister Vogels grimly and sarcastically replies, whisperingly: “The King is dead, long live the King,” thinking: ”Only the old king has not passed just yet”

OOC: I liked both your flash-bang posts, but I suggest we nod give NOD (or TST in his place) the time to respond to
-sent the message
-decide what to do with the other hostages
-devise an escape plan
before you attack.

---Presidential Office, Nea City

The President was reading intel reports when a videoconference request showed up. It was Special Advisor Jacques de l'Ile who requested it, so the President responded alright, and the advisor appeared:
"Mr. President, we've got a... dilemna."
"What again ?"
"Hmm... a message that was broadcasted from Burns. Audio only. Here it is." The President listens, and blushes as the speech reaches its end.
"Now, that's ennoying. Do we have any clue Burns could have been forced to make this speech ?"
"Apparently not. I have requested an in-depth analysis and a comparison with other records we got from Der Angst. As detailed as possible. The results should be in in a few hours."
"Right, for the moment, do as if we did not know. Do we still have a team around the Parliament ?"
"Of course, 2 teams even."
"Hmm... okay. They have to watch all the Parliament entries. As soon as one of the politicians that are retained there comes out, have them intercept him and get as much information as possible on what happened. Give them helicopter support if needed. I'm going to issue a statement to make them get out."
"Yes, Mr. President. So we continue military action ?"
"Of course. See ya later Jacques."
"Goodbye Mr. President."
The President broadcasted the following message:

International Diplomatic Communication, to all parties involved in the Knootian crisis

A recent audio record of Mr. Burns has been broadcasted. This record asks SATO forces to withdraw while letting Dominion forces invade Knootoss.
First, we would like to remind all nations involved that Mr. Burns has absolutely no right to speak in the name of the Knootian government and people since he has not been nominated as such by the Knootian Democratic Assembly that has been stopped from meeting by terrorists currently holding the heads of political parties in hostage inside the Parliament.
This leads us to consider Mr. Burns declaration as void. Besides, it is possible, while unsure, that Mr. Burns has been forced to make this declaration, or that this declaration be a fake one.
We cannot reasonably acknowledge a declaration that has been made by someone currently in hostage, and more generally, we will consider void any declaration of a so-called governmental leader while political heads are still kept as hostages in the Parliament.
We of course call SATO forces to react the same way as we do in order to preserve the Knootian political and territorial sovereignty against the Dominion.

Sunset

24-08-2003, 02:31

Aboard the SDF 'Solar X' Admiral Jameson was having a conference with President Thorgardson and Retired Admiral Wainwright on Mars. They had been discussing the possiblity of Jameson's posting as Ambassador to the Triumvirate of Yut when the recording from Burns came in. All three broken into laughter as it finished. "I hope no one takes that seriously. Anyone who is going to believe a taped statement released by a foreign power deserves what they will get." Thorgardson said. All three heard a 'bing' from Jameson's terminal. "Hmm, interesting. Take a look..."

Jameson played the Tzar's broadcast declaration of war. "It was on their national TV - fortunately no one watch's it. Very boring from what I've heard, suprised his people watch it." Wainwright made a 'Baaa' noise. "Yeah, sheep." Thorgardson said. "Pull up the sensor logs though - we should have what happened at the airport on record." Jameson pulled up the records and selected the airport sector. The 53rd SBG was recording all the action from orbit for later analysis.

"Right there - missile of some kind coming out of the aircraft. Rewind a little... IR shows the air-craft is hot, and flip forward a little... There we are - tanks inside. Innocent passenger aircraft my buttock." "Well, I doubt anyone will believe us if we send out the real thing. Not exactly a neutral party, are we? But there is a good chance someone else has it, someone a little more neutral."

Dyelli Beybi

24-08-2003, 02:32

(OOC) For some reason my times were wrong yesterday and my posts were apearing way back on the list. Here it is again for those who missed it.

*On board the Dyelli Beybian Armada*
The Grand Admiral strode into the Command Centre of the Sevastopol, the pride of the Dyelli Beybian Navy. he swept his hat on as one Petty Officer announced his presence. Without waiting for the other officers to stand to attention he began, "This is it men, orders at last, time to move in. Order the Armada to proceed cautiously into Knootos waters. Reports have been coming in of an unprovoked attack on a civilian aircraft. We are now at war."

*Simultaneously on Dyelli Beybian Television*
"We interupt this broadcast to bring you a message from the Tzar himself."
The Tzar was seated behind a table, his eyes gleaming insanely,
"Today, tragedy has struck our country. The Illegitimate and dangerously Communist Government of Knootoss has attacked, in a vile act of premeditated violence, a civilian plane landing in their airport, with the unconfirmed loss of all onboard. Dyelli Beybi is a peaceful and tolerant nation, but such heinous acts of terrorism cannot be tolerated. We have been forced into a corner, one we cannot leave from, save by the unsavoury route of war. I have, only moments ago, issued a formal declaration of War upon the Rogue Nation of Knootoss. We shall not rest until vengeance is ours. May the Good Lord rest the sould of those who are even now preparing to bring the fight for justice to this vile Nation!"

"We now return to 'Slaughter of Sin'"

(OOC) Just to reiterate. I am going to ignore any space bombardments on my fleet or any other such ubertech nonsense.

24-08-2003, 11:04

---In the Knootian territorial waters

In the Admiral's office, a big screen displays the map of the region with everyone's positions from satellite information.
Suddenly, it updates. The Admiral glances at the screen and notes:
"Hey ! The Dyelli Beybian are coming in ! Well, they are looking for war it seems."

Radio Message to Dyelli Beybian fleet
This is Admiral Pritchard, Commonwealth Navy, operating under SATO mandate. You are entering SATO protected waters. According to what has been published previously, we remind you that SATO units are the only units allowed in this zone, and all other units will be considered as enemies. Trepassing is considered a declaration of war. There will be no other warning.

Then he switched to the encoded channel.
Zeta I and II, orders have changed, target is now Dyelli Beybian fleet. New coordinates follow.
And then:
Knootian SATO command, this is Endlessian command, we have noticed the Dyelli Beybian fleet is entering the Knootian waters. We request clearance to engage if necessary. We might need air support.

Ma-tek

24-08-2003, 12:21

Dropship #4210; GS Orbit, Knootoss

"People: we will not get two shots at this, so no fouls, you hear me?"

A quiet, disciplined chorus of 'yessir'. None of that loud fancy-pants crap on this 'ship.

"As soon as we touch the ground, we follow the bullets. And Theta?"

A group of heads vaguely look up. "Make sure we're secure. We have a Scorpion in the back - if she gets damaged before we can deploy her, it'll be your balls I'll feed to the enemy. Clear?"

Grins. Quietly, "Yessir!"

"Okay. You know the drill. Brace!"

* * *

Two-thousand dropships hurtle down from orbit, moving much too fast for any conventional intercept. According to vectors and suchlike, they're headed for the general area of the Knootian capital - although around five hundred dropships are still sitting up in orbit.

And...

* * *

Orbit

Silent, but radiating a rather massive amount of energy in the lower EM spectrum, the IDSS Fear - being nearly a kilometre of sheer carrier goodness - swiftly moved into position above Knootoss, ignoring any other ships already present. Her fighter escort is immense; nearly six hundred M# interceptors cover her - and four Relentless class cruisers stand-off behind her.

Clearly, it is reckoned that nobody will challenge them.

[OOC: The carrier is there for logistics only, at this point. She may launch her bombers and fighters at some pointe - but only if Knootoss requests it.]

Valinon

24-08-2003, 21:46

OOC: If you are near the Hague/Knootcap you might want to signal Vice Admiral Perry, otherwise the Valinon navy will be jumpy.

Dyelli Beybi

25-08-2003, 03:43

[quote="Endless Islands"]
Radio Message to the Admiralty
This is Lord Reton Hinoalos, Duke of Alexigrad and Grand Admiral of the Fleet. This is a declaration of war.

Switching over to the fleet Communication channel, "Ok, we don't know when the Benjians will be coming, but as of now we're on high alert, make sure all the EW equipment is on and all the AA weapons are ready to fire, they'll probably attack from the air. We're also expecting some fighter cover from back home, so lets pray the IFF systems are working."

25-08-2003, 09:20

---In the Knootian territorial waters

Admiral Pritchard was anxious. The Dyelli Beybian had been so clear.
The map screen once more refreshed. The Admiral looked and was suddenly relieved : the 6th Fleet was in. They were here !
At the same time, an aide handed a radio message.
"Command IV, this is Command VI, we are entering on theatre and awaiting orders."

The Admiral smiled. His colleague was ready. He replied to the message.
"Objective is Dyelli Beybian fleet. Coordinates follow. A joint attack with a part of the SATO contingent is planned. Do not engage alone."

In the 6th Fleet, Vice-Admiral Langley received the message and understood. He told his aid:
"Anyway, we are behind them so it is very unlikely that they turn around to attack us. And this would be suicide as another SATO fleet could then take them from behind. The only thing they could do is an air attack, so prepare AA defenses. We already have submarines in the area, but send another from our fleet there."

Back in the 4th Fleet, Admiral Pritchard sent an highly encrypted message to the joint Knootian-SATO command:
SATO command, this is Admiral Pritchard. We need massive air support and if possible naval support to attack the Dyelli Beybian fleet. Our entire 6th Fleet which has just arrived on theatre will attack, while the 4th Fleet keeps an eye on Nod. Please acknowledge and indicate which forces could support such an attack.

imported_Diablo_NL

25-08-2003, 17:18

OOC: Ok it has become clear to me that I myself and many others are confused in this war on where everyone is and what they are doing. Therefore I urge no one to continue icly posting untill we have all this sorted out. Because I want to but cant because I have no idea where my enemy is nor what it's doing.

So I'll start off.
I have 12 mechs in 3 groups of 4 in The Hague area. 8 of them are now at malieveld and 4 are walking towards Wassenaar (an area to the north of The Hague)
Their mission is to clear The Hague of enemy pressence. The mech lances (groups of 4) are built up of 1 Timberwolf (Madcat) on point, 2 Summoners (Thors) at the flanks. And 1 Maddog (Vulture) in the rear. All primairy configs.

I hope you people do the same as I just did. Thank you.

Clangerland

25-08-2003, 17:35

OOC - Ok then.
Clangerland forces - Landing in Rotterdam.
Clangerland fleet - moving to engage Thelassian fleet.

I can't do anything with my fleet until Thelas posts losses, and since landings began at the same time as the fleets engage, I can't use ground forces until more time has passed.

Knootoss

25-08-2003, 19:49

OOC: I think the situation is reasonably clear to me but we are waiting for...

-Thelas to FINALLY post loses for the multiple attacks on his fleet, and then to proceed in some direction with whatever is left
-NOD to return and decide what to do.
-TST to post whatever he is going to do with his dropships / other units
THEN it would be logically for
-Someone to engage Dyelli Beybi or the other way around.

So, I ask these people: please post.

Leda colony

25-08-2003, 21:05

OOC: Dammit! It didn't work and my whole post's gone! Here's the gist of it:
IC:
The troops, after disembarking from the dropships have taken up defensive positions around the Hague, and indirect fire weapons have been set up around and on top of the building. Several troops have been sent in to find Mr Burns and the Nod operatives and reinforce Mr Burns' guard.

OOC: This is TST. Also, M-Tek and any other nations with spacefleets in this RP, will you, for the sake of this RP, acknowledge the massive "Earth-Vs-ancient-enemy-intent-on-enslaving-us-all" battle in Atlantians RP as my fleet's tied up with that and can't participate here because it's defending the planet. I'm not saying you have to do anything, but will you notice it's happening at least? (my combined fleet's firing over 61,000 missiles at the enemy. Space aint as calm as usual)

The Brotherhood of Nod

25-08-2003, 21:19

OOC: I'm back from Berlin, so to summarize my actions:

-I have a fleet (see some pages earlier) in Knootoss Territorial waters, currently engaged in a diplomatic war with some other fleets, the latest "assault" being Burns' message.

-I have 5 Black Hand commandos in the parliamentary building, holding Vogels, Halsema and perhaps one or two others hostage, while guarding Burns. They are armed only with small handguns, but won't hesitate to kill Vogels and Halsema et alii if someone storms the place :wink:

Sunset

25-08-2003, 21:26

Knootoss

25-08-2003, 21:38

Sunset

25-08-2003, 21:48

OOC: Sunset, the troops were already in the dropships. So that is unnececery. They were already there. :)

NOD: I want you to RP what you are going to with Vogels/Burns/Halsema after burns made the broadcast. (escape, shoot Halsema, hide, whatever it is you were going to DO ok? Otherwise the story is being hold up.)

OOC: This is a new group of dropships if I recall correctly - not the old dropships which were pulled out. They have to come in from orbit, giving us a chance to shoot at them. I'm not concerned about loading time, I'm concerned with landing time. That and the mass destruction landing dropships in a build up area implies.

imported_Diablo_NL

25-08-2003, 22:53

ooc: You will never take my roof! *gets on his roof and starts setting up defences*
But I gotta agree with Sunset. The Hague is a big town/city. There are still allies in it. You can't just claim setting up defences all over the place like that. Setting up defences in this place would at least take a few days if you aren't encountering resistance.
But let's not turn this into a bitch war.

Ma-tek

25-08-2003, 23:44

Valinon

26-08-2003, 01:42

OOC: Damn I hate posting OOC. So is there a new thread or not? By this I mean has Knootoss setup one. And in concern to Hague aero control. I have about six jet coptors at the parliament building, a fleet of carriers in nearby waters, and a goodly sized force of 50,000 men of my own plus Knootoss forces. And those are all supported by additional jet coptors and Needle interceptors. So I will object to a sudden change in blanket air security.

Dyelli Beybi

26-08-2003, 03:40

The Dyelli Beybian Fleet travels at 20 knots heading straight for the coast off the coast of the capital. There is no transport ships with them, so evidently the plan is not for an amphibious landing.

26-08-2003, 08:23

IC: Fasta Benjian ships finally began moving about two hours ago, and should be within radar range by tomorrow around 4am GMT
At this point I will tell you what is in the fleet. It is however rumoured to contain at least a dozen hammerhead II destroyers, and the entire Heavy Assault lander fleet (100 Vessels). preperations have also been spotted at all of Fasta Benj's airbases, indicating a prolonged bombing campaign is contemplated.
OOC: I suggest that the defending forces prepare for MAJOR trouble. I haven't got my countries info with me, so can't give you specs yet, but from what i've read so far, Me and Dyelli have put a good deal more thought into tactics and logistics than anyone else has, and a few battlemechs should provide no trouble for my landing force. As for Naval warfare, Suffice it to say that in test runs most individual Fasta/dyellian ships took out whole carrier battlegroups. Chances of sinking a lone principality class vessel with an air assault only exceed 50% when the number of attacking aircraft is in excess of 100.

26-08-2003, 09:19

Dyelli Beybi

26-08-2003, 10:35

26-08-2003, 10:56

(OOC) Endless Islands, Fasta Benj is officially a vassal state of mine. I invited him. If you ignore him I will simply withdraw and pretend this conflict didn't happen. If you don't like other people joining sides against you, well thats tough, because there's at least two other Vassal States in the Empire (who havn't got around to posting in here yet).
OOC: you know what ? if you want to withdraw, just do.
It is not my RP, and I don't decide, so at the moment, I can't tell you whether Fasta Benj will indeed be ignored or not.
My concern was just that it add one more player to the RP whereas even good players can't really figure out what is going on exactly. It is not about who's on my side and who's not.
But again, if Knootoss feels it's OK, it's his choice.

Der Angst

26-08-2003, 11:51

My forces: 20000 men and 500 tanks along the coast, 20000 men and 250 light tanks (spidertanks) on their way to free The hague, i assume they are at the outskirts (i agree with the others, The Hague was never completely controlled by the dominion forces, only partly, i assume right now 3/4)

~ 1000 men and 100 tanks in The hague, the ones left from the battle at the beach (no dominion losses posted, i assume identical losses, means ~ 1000 men and 150 tanks), fighting dominion forces together with what is left from Knootoss forces, with them are 100 Knights of Paris and 100 Knights of Enki (original numbers, i assume some losses), and the two girls from Noir, whereever they are now o.O

10000 men (paratroopers, light equipment) at the international Airport of The hague, and small groups of Infantrists and telepaths near the party headquarters of SLP and greens, on their way back to the airport

4 of my 6 heavy bomber wings on Knootian airfields in the nation, losses unknown, due to uncertain resistance and losses by Thelas (If i don`t see any losses posted by him until tomorrow, I will post losses for him <.<)

4 of my 6 long range fighter wings. (You see, i have a considerable amount of my airforce in Knootoss ^_^)

On their way: reinforcements for the ground forces and medium range bombers/ fighters for tactical assistance, a ship convoy with larger reinforcements

As for Dyelli Bellis 'vasall': Well, Knootoss has the last word, as for me, i see no problems, ICly, oocly, i might agree with EI, there are already quite a few player in it... well, we will see.

BUT post your entire fleet, there is a thing called satellite surveillance, weDO know how many and what ships you send ;)

imported_Diablo_NL

26-08-2003, 12:48

.::Tightbeam transmission to Knootoss and SATO Command::.
"Knootoss and SATO command. In light of the recent passing of the security issue in our region, we are now sending the remainder of the 1st reinforced battlemech division. I hope they will bring peace to Knootoss.
.::End transimission::.

Only minutes after recieving that transmission 9 distinct and large blips could be seen on the radar. They were high up in the atmosphere and decending rapidly. Their projected trajectory would indicate a landing in the Wassenaar area.

Lavenrunz

26-08-2003, 13:06

Dawn: Scheveningen, Knootoss (Lavenrunzian Marine Task Force: Operation Iliad)
Two flights of fighter bombers flew low over the sea and the coast, seeking out possible enemy signatures. It seemed that SATO air superiority held; so the all clear was given for the first wave of helicopters to take up positions.
The beach was a deathtrap; a small stretch of sand and then a concrete embankment followed by a series of tall buildings. The helicopters were carrying two companies of the Reconaissance Battalion and 2 Platoons (really only 10 each) of Seelow Commandos. These last immediately were dropped onto the tallest buildings to take up covering positions.

The hovercraft moved in like huge angry insects, creating a new tide as they rolled in. Each carried either a company of Marine Infantry or a platoon of tanks. Along with them came amphibious armored vehicles, wallowing like piglets from the amphibious ships that loomed in the grey light. The KM51 Amphibious Vehicles rumbled and snorted their way up the embankment and over the rails, crunching and grinding them under their treads. The marine division continued to land, with the recon units taking up tactical positions in the immediate buildings surrounding. One of the hovercraft pilots made a small error that resulted in her scraping over a rocky sandbar; the craft was halted but the marines had to disembark and struggle through chest high water. The craft itself was badly damaged.
One of the helicopters suffered complete technical failure and found itself landing in a large private yard some two miles away from the beach, the observation group aboard forced to knock on the door to find directions.
Sounds of fighting could be heard from the direction of the Hague.
General Grieg, commanding the division, sent an encrypted message to the General Commanding the Der Angst force, saying: We have arrived.

Valinon

26-08-2003, 15:15

OOC: Let us post who we are supporting and such before this goes further. I'm supporting Knootoss and am currently occupying Amsterdam for them and I have a 50,000 man force five miles from the Hague. We are in contact with SATO and Knootoss commands and I am trying to free Mr. Vogels.

Knootoss

26-08-2003, 20:00

OOC: no please no more posts who is supporting who. It should be clear. Fasta Benj cán join, provided he is willing to read through the entire thread. There is no new thread. And before we continue we REALLY have to wait for NOD to post what he does in Parliament, and for Thelas to post damages to the attacks on his fleet. please do that, otherwise it really cannot continue. *waits for these two IC postings

27-08-2003, 09:44

OOC: I have read the entire thread, and the only reason I did not post up my whole fleet and other forces yesterday was that i was Posting from my laptop, and so did not have the list I had drawn up. This is about to be remedied... 8)
IC:
%1kb encryption level transmission - Fasta Benj Fleet internal communication%
!!Official annauncement from fleet command!!
Order of Battle of the Force
Supreme Command: Warlord Edgar Rommel
1 Signals co.

2ic & Fleet commander: Warlord & Marshall Sir Hugo FitzSensei
Fleet Group Alpha: General Murdoch commanding
Prince Henry class Carrier: Spirit of Benjia
Stonefish class missile cruisers: Loki, Heimdall
Hammmerhead II class Destroyers: Honour, Valour, Virtue, Courage
Blowfish class protection frigates: F1, F2, F3
Kraken class submarine: Kraken
Lamprey I class missile boats: 1st and 2nd Sqn.
Narwhal class tankers: T1,T2,T3
Beluga class support vessel:T21
Dugong class Replenishment ships: T36, T37, T38, T39, T40
Fleet Group Bravo: General Liu commanding
Stonefish class missile cruisers: Ravens claw, Thor, Odin, Tyr
Hammerhead II class destroyers: Bravery, Stalwart, Steadfast, Invincible
Blowfish class protection frigates: F4, F5, F6, F31, F32, F33
Octopus class submarines:S1, S2, S3, S4, S5
Lamprey I class missile boats: 3rd & 4th Sqn.
Lamprey II class missile boats: 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sqn.
Narwhal class tankers: T4, T5, T6, T7
Beluga class support vessel: T22
Dugong class replenishment ships: T41, T42, T43, T44, T45, T46, T47, T48, T49, T50
Fleet Group Charlie: General Rothschild commanding
Hammerhead II class destroyers: Indomitable, Dirk, Broadsword, Claymore, Sabre, Rapier, Estoc, Cutlass
Blowfish class protection frigates: F34, F35, F36, F37, F38, F39
Narwhal class tankers: T8, T9,T10, T11, T12
Dugong class replenishment ships: T56, T57, T58, T59, T60, T71, T72, T73, T74, T75, T76, T78, T79, T80
Seal class heavy assault landers: L71 through L170
Sealion class well ship: L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, L7, L8, L9, L10

4th Kampfgruppe: Warlord Dow commanding
1st QM command unit
6th Division: General Goldberg commanding
9th bde. Senior Gorbachev com.
1 amphibious co.
2 amphibious co.
3 amphibious co.
4 amphibious co.
5 amphibious co.
6 amphibious co.
A co., 1 Infield ressupply Bde.
Bco. ditto
C co. ditto
D co. ditto
10th bde. Senior Michaels com.
1 amphibious inf. co.
2 amphibious inf. co.
3 amphibious inf. co.
4 amphibious inf. co.
5 amphibious inf. co.
6 amphibious inf. co.
1st logistical brigade
7th Division: General Smith commanding
11th bde. Senior Malencontri com.
7 amphibious co.
8 amphibious co.
9 amphibious co.
10 amphibious co.
11 amphibious co.
12 amphibious co.
E co., 1 Infield ressupply bde.
F co. ditto
G co. ditto
12th bde. Senior Christian com.
7 amphibious inf. co.
8 amphibious inf. co.
9 amphibious inf. co.
10 amphibious inf. co.
11 amphibious inf. co.
12 amphibious inf. co.
2nd logistical bde.

2nd Kampfgruppe: Warlord Hillary commanding
2nd Qm command unit
Lord Largos Division
13th bde. Senior Warsawjah com.
1 armour co.
2 armour co.
3 armour co.
3rd logistical bde.
14th bde. Senior Pattonski com.
4 armour co.
5 armour co.
6 armour co.
4th logistical bde.
15th bde. senior Melville-Summers com.
1 strategic weapons unit.
2 strategic weapons unit.
A co., 2nd Infield resupply bde.
B co. ditto
C co. ditto
D co. ditto
Lord Orifiels Brigade
7 armour co.
8 armour co.
9 armour co.
10 armour co.
11 armour co.
12 armour co.
5th logistical brigade
6th logistical brigade
E co., 2nd Infield resupply bde.
F co. ditto
G co. ditto

3rd Kampfgruppe: Warlord Dowel Commanding
3rd QM command unit
Lord Leonards Division
1 strike co.
2 strike co.
3 strike co.
4 strike co.
5 strike co.
6 strike co.
1 recon co.
3rd strategic weapons unit.
7th Logistical bde.
8th logistical bde.
Lord Percivals Brigade
7 strike co.
8 strike co.
9 strike co.
11th Engineers
2 recon co.
19th Medical co.
9th logistical bde.
Lord Piro Jr.s Brigade
10 strike co.
11 strike co.
12 strike co.
3 recon co.
10th logistical bde.

Aerial support available: General Montbatten commanding air forces
B5m5 Falcon supersonic bombers: 14sqn, 16sqn, 17sqn, 18sqn, 19sqn, 20sqn total=35 bombers, 7 harridan aircraft
F5m2 Corvid escort and supremacy fighters: 43, 44, 45, 46,47, 48, 49, 50, 51,& 52sqns. total=70 fighters
T3m1 ECM/EW aircraft = 108 sqn. total 7 aircraft.
T4m1 ElInt aircraft = 314sqn. total 7 aircraft.
T5m1 AWACS aircraft = 319sqn. total 7 aircraft.
T6m1 Inflight Refueler = 323,324,325,326,327,328,329,330 sqns. total= 24 aircraft.

Naval Aviation
1 T5m1
16 F2m3 Scalbie attack fighters.
78 HA4m3 Dragonfly attack helicopters
140 HU2m12 Utility choppers
30 HU3m1 heavy lift choppers

General Orders
code sheet= 196
IFF = #37682
Parole = refridgerator - Budgerigar
Fleet group Bravo to lead fleet, followed by Alpha.
All ships to stick close, and blowfish to be dispersed, as per SOP.
Fleet group alpha to rendevous with Dyellian Forces already in area.
mission goals: assistance of Dyellian navy in respect to enemy surface vessels, preparatory bombardment of capital.
Important: Airfields, Harbour and Power supply to be declared off-limits to shell fire.
Fleet group Bravo to maintain escape routes and destroy enemy shipping, military AND civilian
Fleet group Charlie to Escort landers to landing zone, inside sealed orders package A.
4th kampfgruppe to be the first wave, securing a landing zone and the port, airport and power facilities.
3rd kampfgruppe to land concurrently with 2nd.
mission goals: security of New foward basing points,
Patrol and pacification of surrounding area, to 200 klicks
Establishment of armour facilities and Airbase for helicopter and scalbie/crow basing
2nd Kampfgruppe. Destroy all enemy forces. Prejudicial force is permitted.
To spearhead push towards later objectives.

Dyelli Beybi

27-08-2003, 12:13

(OOC) Good. Well I hope we hear no more such spurious reasons for ignoring people.

(IC) 30 km of the Coast of Knootoss.
A Petty Officer scurried onto the bridge of the the Sevastopol, "Admiral on the Bridge."
Immediately the officers and crewmen stood, sweeping off their hats. The Grand Admiral entered, "At ease... now I understand we are within range of the target?"
"Yessir!" One man said, the thick layers of gold braiding indicating he was an important officer of some sort, "Just waiting on the order to fire!"
"Well, give it. We'll give the bastards 10 minutes of hell."
The man spun on his heels to face another Petty Officer, "Sir, Radio the Armada. Inform them we are to fire at will for 10 minutes."

(OOC) They're firing 320mm shells from over the horizon. In total there are 170 II/320 mm cannons in the fleet. The II/ 320 fires about 2 shells a minute, meaning that in 10 minutes the Capitol will be hit with 3,400 shells, each large enough to knock out a building. They aren't being aimed at anything specific, just the city in general. Yes, this is meant to be a war crime.

imported_Diablo_NL

27-08-2003, 12:18

ooc: Din't you hear Knootoss? Do not post icly anymore. We need to wait for NOD and Thelas to post first before we can continue. Otherwise it will screw everything up.

Knootoss

27-08-2003, 23:30

OOC: *has poked Thelas and NOD again in the Dominion forum*

28-08-2003, 06:16

OOC: mine was just to rectify the lack of info in my first post. they haven't actually done anything yet, and are still outside the combat zone (just)

The Brotherhood of Nod

28-08-2003, 17:06

***Public Broadcast***

"We have taken the Knootoss leading politicians hostage until SATO moves out of Knootoss and Montgomery Burns is recognised as the legitimate successor of Dick Tator and is installed as Supreme Leader of Knootoss. Do not attempt to free them, or they will be shot."

***End Broadcast***

Knootoss Territorial Waters

"Sir, SATO apparently decided to ignore Burns' message. Shall we proceed into Knootoss?"

"Yes." admiral Clipper answered. "We have no choice but to liberate Knootoss from SATO by force. Prepare the fleet to move to the coast of Hoek van Holland and prepare the troop transports for the landing. Keep the aircraft carriers and the aircraft inside on the highest alert. We're going in."

Knootoss

28-08-2003, 19:21

OOC: *is going to be more strict*

NOD, thank you but did not post anything about inside parliament, so I am hereby giving Sunset&Valinon free room to come bursting into the main hall now.

AFTER Thelas posts damages that is, but you can prepare your flahs-bangs. Thelas, you have been told to do this a dozen times and if you do not post damages in one day I will do it for you. Then the RP can continue normally.

Diablo also got some wonderful maps of the city and the region

Map of South Holland (http://www.europa-tech.com/gallery/etgip116.htm) Hold your mouse pointer over the locations to get lat/long readouts!

A very old but big map of the Hague (http://www.v2rocket.com/start/deployment/haguemap.html) Is about Nazi V2 emplacements in the city once directed against Brittain, however it is really big and good for military deploymens. Drawback: its very old and the Binnenhof is not on it, but its near the queens palace.

Map of the Hague inner city (http://www.coastalguide.to/thehague/map2.html) For more information on what the numbers mean press the "cities" tab in the upper right corner, and then select The Hague.

Valinon

28-08-2003, 20:18

OOC: Knootoss, we rescued a bunch of the Parliament members, can you gather them together so that Lady Hanse can talk to them and so we can discuss a Vote of No Confidence against the Conservative Government?

The ERTs ready themselves after hearing NOD's demand. Lieutenant Jorgman readies his small gernade launcher. He refills it with some 45-88 canisters tipped with strong darts. When these inject their poison, their victims will experience a temporary neural disfunction, basically killing coordination reflexes. Jorgman smiles.

The Brotherhood of Nod

28-08-2003, 21:05

Lavenrunz

28-08-2003, 21:59

Late Morning, Scheveningen, Knootoss (Lavenrunzian Marine Task Force: Operation Iliad)

General Grieg had received reports that the 1st Brigade of his division along with support elements (engineers, artillery, anti aircraft, supply, communications) entirely occupied the town. With the covering elements from the carrier and the amphibious ships ready, he could see the other two brigades, bristling with infantry fighting vehicles, tanks, apcs and mobile artillery ready to advance. Leashed in like hounds, to observe Shakespeare's phrase.
Let them slip then.
The Recon battalion was preparing to move towards the Hague when one of the AWACs reported large movements around other parts of the coast.

~ Secure band Transmission to Commander in Chief, SATO forces ~

Information has reached us via recon plane that that there are large movements towards the direction of Hoek van Holland. Should we continue our mission to reinforce towards the Hague, or attempt to move marines to repel the landings?

~ End Transmission ~

"Regardless," said Admiral de Goethe, "I think we have no choice but to move the better part of the task force to support any SATO attempt to repel the Brotherhood by sea."
"We'll be outnumbered," pointed out her S-3.
"Unless our allies are there also. Let it not be said that we had our best foot backward."
Within minutes, destroyer Ludendorff, frigates Carlsbad and Fischer were moving under the AWACs' direction to be able to fire their missiles at the Brotherhood fleet.
Two flights of Wachtmeister Air Superiority Fighters and a flight of Feuerkatzen fighter bombers were launched to accompany them.

28-08-2003, 22:36

OOC: waits for thelas

Sunset

28-08-2003, 22:37

"Are you sure we can't do ortillery strikes? I mean, they are just sitting there..." "No! Still - we need to reinforce the fighters. We may have air superiority, but I want air domination. Signal the other ships - we are leaving for Mars. Order the fighters to head to Knootoss." Jameson said as he paced the bridge. 'Damn junior officers, always with the ortillery strikes or one-man missions...'

The rest of the fleet's fighters broke off from their patrols and headed towards Earth and Knootoss. The fleet itself broke up and headed for Mars. In five minutes it was gone.

"How are the preparations for medical aid going?" Jameson asked. "Almost ready - everything is packed aboard an LDSF. Once the Escort ship is ready they will leave."

Knootoss

28-08-2003, 23:46

Off the coast of Holland

The aerial bombardment from the combined SATO airforces, followed by the EOTED missile attacks left the Thelas fleet destroyed. Most ships were either sinking or dead in the water. It was a dazzling sight. All those ships, slowly turning on their backs or sides. The bodies of dying Elvish soldiers were floating around in the water while the dead were already sinking to the bottom of the cold and unforgiving North sea. Those ships still able to move were attempting to regroup desperately, but to no avail. The Knootian reserve fleet had been dispatched from Den Helder to mop up the remains of what had once been a proud invasion fleet. The Clangers also camein with their fleet. They had been fearful to engage but they noticed there was little left to engage in the chaotic waters.

A bleeding elf on the deck of one of the remaining ships could whisper but one word: “retreat.”

OOC: sorry Thelas, but we’ve waited long enough. Please don’t go on an OOC bitchfest about it. Please TG me if you want to do that.

The Warroom, under the ministry of Defence
On the main cinematic tactical display over the large wall, a sea of red dots suddenly moves towards the coast at at 20 knots. The Dyelli Beybi ships are on the move.

A young officer looks up from his computer screen and addresses the general “Sir? These are battleships, no transports present.”
De Kaste “Then what would they be doing coming so relatively close to the coast? Why aren’t they engaging the other fleets?!”
A panicky voice replies: “I don’t KNOW Sir!”
“Speculate then!”
The youthful man takes a deep breath. There is only one thing I can think of Sir: coastal bombardment.
The general raises one of his hands: “what is there to bombard then?”
The officers face becomes almost childish, and a bit pale. “Well, not many distinct military targets. The only thing I can imagine is… the city. But why would someone want to shell a city? And they would be hitting more Dominion targets then others probably, besides civilians…”

The two pondered for a second, but then the computer began to bleep again. The young officer immediately rattled his fingers across the keyboard. “Sir? The Dyelli Beybians stopped at 30 km of the Coast.

General de Kaste turned to his special assistant and trusted officer Tanya:
“Are the allied fleets on intercept?”
The woman replied, while meticulously handling loads of messages coming in and going out. “I have ordered the Clangerlandic, Endlessian and EOTED fleets and generally everyone available to engage immediately. But they will probably need some time to respond.

A general alarm sounded, as the CAESAR computer voice spoke: “warning, incoming shells at 52”4.66N by 4”22.o4E, The Hague. Priority one threat.”

320mm shells came over the horizon and reigned down upon the city of The Hague. For 10 long minutes the old European city shook on its foundations as building by building was obliterated in fiery waves of terror. After the first minute, Tanya came in sending out a general distress signal, to anyone with (OOC: none-spacedy) technology to stop those shells. Then she turned the signal to the Dyelli Beybian fleet: “From Knootoss command, you are committing war crimes. Your shells are killing thousands of civilians. In the name of humanity we beg you to stop!”

Above the warroom a roaring thunder could be heard. Three shells crashed into the ministry of Defence, completely levelling the building. The warrooms complete isolation was fortunate, while the building crashed down the men and women in the bunker survived. But the sound of the building crashing down upon itself deafened everything. A computer operator was first to look at the tactical display again, noticing the brotherhood fleet approaching Hoek van Holland

The Hague was burning and cries of panic resounded around the city. Various units inside the city were also hit, especially some TST and Thelassian fortifications. This friendly fire was all but friendly, as the Dyelli Beybian shells came down upon the Dominion tanks and infantry. Four shells also hurdled towards the Diablo mechs stationed on the Malieveld.

A Lavenrunzian soldier in Scheveningen, ready to move out in a planned offensive, watched the horizon inland, peering his eyes in the direction of the grand city. He saw columns of thick black smoke rising from the capital while tiny streaks of light lit up the grey sky. On the horizon itself there seemed to be a tiny red glow, but this really was a firestorm beginning to develop.

Miraculously though, the Binnenhof parliament building was not hit at all, except for one thud shell landing harmlessly in the Hofvijver (OOC: a pond) And it seemed as if the spirits of the old notables and counts who once dwelled in the building were still protecting it from harm. Outside parliament the brownshirts had fled in all directions, dispersing into the city which was now irrevocably changing.

Inside parliament the blasts could be heard, and Halsema put her hands in front of her face, this horror could not be happening. Vogels also had his thoughts while his skin crawled: ”By Lady Sirithil the Elentari herself, this is a disaster happening.

OOC: This noise would be a good opportunity for the Sunsettian and Valinon security teams to storm in , but remember to do it only if you can somehow prevent the politicians from being shot.

A helipad in Lavenrunz
The rotors of the dark green transport helicopters roared as the grand airships set down in a military base in Lavenrunz. Inside were the rescued Knootian members of parliament. The greens and the liberals of course, but also the members of Tator’s conservative party. Still missing in the transports were the party leaders: Vogels, Halsema and Burns who were still in Knootoss. The pilots went trough the usual landing checks with the Lavenrunzian control tower and soon the hatches opened. Still a bit bedazzled, the first MPs came out, Frits Bolkestein too tried to walk dignified as he was blinded by the light shining in his face. Confused, but also nervous, one of the Tator-loyal members of parliament peered outside to see what kind of welcome the Lavenrunzians had prepared for them.

OOC: I asked Joanna if this was okay, if its not I’ll edit Lavenrunz in some other nearby place.
Also OOC: a “counteroffensive” post is also upcoming that will use the various land forces closing on The Hague. In NStime this will happen shortly after the bombardment.

Dyelli Beybi

29-08-2003, 00:35

*Onboard the Sevastopol*
The roar of cannons abruptly stopped. The Grand Admiral closed his fob-watch, "Exactly on time, well done."
One of the officers by the radio turned to him, "We had a broadcast from Knootoss during all of that."
The Admiral nodded, "Well lets hear it then."
The radioman pressed a button, "From Knootoss command, you are committing war crimes. Your shells are killing thousands of civilians. In the name of humanity we beg you to stop!"
The Admiral grimaced slightly, "They don't seem to apreciate warfare in Knootoss. Send a message back to base, we'll need to get the second wave of ships coming in. And send a message to the Benjians telling them to move in, once they've cleaned out that other fleet...oh yes and also contact Nod..."

*Considerably better encrypted message than usual*
To: The Brotherhood of Nod Fleet
From: Grand Admiral Reton Hinoalos
Subject: Knootoss Government
We are aware of the existence of your fleet in Knootoss waters and wish to know on which side of this conflict you stand. The Fleets of Dyelli Beybi and her Empire will fire on Brotherhood vessels or aircraft straying within 40 nautical miles of our position until we can verify whether you are friend or foe.

imported_Diablo_NL

29-08-2003, 01:29

When the shells started raining down on the city the mechs emediatly dispersed, as to not have one shell damage them all.
"Sir ! Incoming shells straight for us." An officer shouted over his radio, and emediatly Liam told them To get out of there.

As the first shell hit the ground a large explosion and a huge ammount of dirt that got flown in the air followed.
The following shell seemed to fall short of one of the Summoners, but the wind was alternating it's trajectory significantly. And the shell hit the mech right next to the shoulder joint. It had a hard time penetrating the armor, for a shell like that, but it did and t blew. Sending pieces of the metalic armor flying away as the mech's left arm get's blown off and falls to the ground with a large ground shaking thud.
The following shells came down but missed anything other then the ground. But one of the shells was able to do some splash damage to the Maddog.

"Lance! Status report!" Liam shouted over his radio, getting back the status of his team. "Boomer can you still fight? "Yes sir. I only lost my left arm and a large ammount of left torso armor. Other then that I'm ok. Now can we please kick some Dominion butt?" He said and got a few cheers from the other pilots. "Yes. Orders are to continue on to Binnenhof and secure the area. I'll take point, and Charlie you follow us." He said as they slowly started moving out. It wasn't long untill the ground began to shake and large heavy thumps could be heard by the people inside Binnenhof and parliament only a few meters away. And the mechs appeared in full view as they walked past the hofvijver and Gevangenpoort. (Can't remember exact name) And the mechs walked onto buitenhof...

Valinon

29-08-2003, 03:52

Lieutenant Jorgman motions, and the doors to the parliament building disappear under light dentonator charges. Then Jorgman and four other ERTs fire their deadly weapons at the NOD troops. The needle tipped projectiles are sent on a deadly course toward the NOD operatives, the slightest glancing hit will inject the agent into their system through the specially designed bor needles.

Sunset

29-08-2003, 04:09

Lavenrunz

29-08-2003, 09:01

With targets confirmed--carriers and amphibious ships in the Noddist Fleet, the four escorts' missile racks were aimed by the targeting systems, and Garm missiles went howling in clouds of smoke and fire from the decks, rushing through the air towards the Noddist carriers and amphibious vessels.
The Feuerkatzen flight moved to a ceiling of fifteen thousand feet.
This was no joke, though it looked like it. They had to do what might only end up being a delaying action, outnumbered heavily, against a powerful, well trained and veteran force. The pilots were experienced themselves though, and well led.
Lieutenant-Commander von Muffling had a flash of the chaplain's words, and it somehow blended with the image of the photograph of the Empress in his pocket, blessed by Her own hand. Blessed be the Lord my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: my goodness and my fortress; my high tower and my deliverer...
"Wolf One, this is Arrow One," he called to the Wachtmeister Squadron Leader. "I am about to make my approach. Over."
"Roger, Wolf One. Godspeed. Over." came her dry voiced reply.
The clouds were so beautiful. Lord, what is a man, that thou takest notice of him?
"Flight, let's go. Follow my pattern. God save the Empress."
The flight of Feuerkatzen flew towards their targets, ready to release their bombs. Around them, terse, their forward swept wings suggesting defensive posture, bristled the Wachtmeister Air Superiority Fighters.

Lavenrunz

29-08-2003, 09:18

Zwoll, Lavenrunz (the Eastern Coast)

General Count von Baden formally and respectfully greeted the parliamentarians. He was very polite but guessed that some of the parliamentarians were exhausted and shocked by their experiences; ambulances were on hand as necessary. For those who were able to converse about the business at hand, there was another flight waiting. Chancellor Claudia der Waal and Foreign Minister Aurora von Konigsmark were aboard.
General von Baden did ask the green and liberal senior members, "Your Honours, if you are well, perhaps you could take that flight to Hofburg with the Chancellor--she would like to talk with you before you see the Empress."
For the Tator party members present--they were treated politely and respectfully, but were taken to a combined arms base outside the city and placed in Bachelor Officer's Quarters--under guard.

Scheveningen

With helicopters in the air, infantry recon, combat engineers and scout vehicles leading the way, the Imperial Lavenrunzian 2nd Marine Division began its advance towards the Hague. The 3rd Brigade and support elements were to hold the beachhead. Supplies were still rolling in from the transports.

29-08-2003, 10:15

---In the Knootian territorial waters

"Sir, sir !" the aide rushed into the Admiral's cabin.
"What ?"
"The Dyelli Beybian are firing on Knootoss. Civilians are being killed."
"WHAT ? Hmm... This requires a hell of a retaliation."

He took the internal highly encrypted radio.
"Command VI this is command IV. We are to proceed a Sandwich attack on Dyelli Beybi fleet. We will have air support from the rest of SATO, and hopefully a bit of naval support. Even if we are a bit less in number, we have a big strategic advantage over them, so it's time to exploit it. New coordinates follow."

He switched to the Submarines channel:
"Zeta I to IV this is command IV, get ready to stop Dyelli Beybi on the east side if they move. You will have air support."

And finally, he called SATO command:
"SATO command this is Admiral Pritchard, we are about to launch a massive combined air/naval attack on the Dyelli Beybian fleet but we need massive air support as well as naval support if possible. Please acknowledge."

OOC: as indicated by Knootoss, DB's fleet is 30km from the coast which is in the East. My 4th fleet is going to attack on DB's fleet South side, my 6th fleet is going to attack on its North side, and the West side will be guarded by the submarines, along with massive air support from my carriers as well as from Der Angst.

---Office of Defense, Nea City

"Mr. Advisor ?... Der Angst requests support for an attack on Dyelli Beybi."
"What do they want exactly ?"
"High range bombers and fighters."
"Hmm... Let me think... Tell them we can provide 288 high range fighters and 96 high range bombers."
"Yes Sir."

Der Angst

29-08-2003, 10:24

ooc: Dyelli Belli, you are mad o.O

ic:

Of course, they had lost many of their comrades, however, in general, the losses were acceptable, and the four heavy bomber wings were ready to strike again.

The casuality reports came in: 40 heavy bombers and twice as many fighters of the DA forces were lost, the casualities of the Endless Islands and Knootian parts of the attacking force were quite... similar. The price was high. Very high.

Now they were busy reloading, refueling the ones surviving the attack...

The next strike was about to begin.

---

DA Intervention force command, Knootoss:

They had just gotten the lavenrunzian message, and anybody was relived: Their numerical superiority was now becoming greater and greater... Victory was near. The answer came fast: "Glad you made it."

"And?"
"So far... no, wait... Dyelli Belli is bombarding The Hague!"
"WHAT?!?"

They listened to it, and got reports from the units in the city.

It wasn`t good.

The news had been excellent. Thelas fleet destroyed by their massive air dominance, even some troops that weren`t already at the beach but still in the troop transporters were hit.

But now... that...

Still, it wasn`t so bad. 3/4 of The Hague were under Dominion control Thelas and TST forces would take most of the damage...

Still, the casualities of their front troops were bad enough. Cyborgs and spidertanks may look futuristic, but they couldn`t survive 32cm artillery shells. Not a chance in hell...

Exact damage reports were unknown, however, analysts said ~ 2000 infantrists and 50 tanks were dead, destroyed. The others were scattered, unable to proceed right now.

"What to do?"
"We can`t proceed here, right now, first, we must reorganise... but give me the high command."
The adjutant connected the General (ooc: damn, forgot which one i use o.O), and the General exchanged information with the high command for a few minutes.

Then he disconnected.

"It`s ok... We are now going to counter this invasion."

---

Statement of the associates:

"Forces of the dominion, as well as from other, 'interested' nations, illegally invaded Knootoss. This cannot continue. To face, to stop, to end this aggression, all neccessary means have to be used.

White Hawk Ltd. is hereby authorised to stop any activities of the invading forces in international waters as well as in their own nations."

---

Frank grinned. "Finally.. we can show what we can."
"Yeah. Lets rock."

And so they striked... they sat behind their desks, their computers in front of them...

Four nations: The Brotherhood of Nod, The Silver Turtle, Thelas and Dyelli Belli.

Whereever they could get access to, any network that was in any way open, was attacked by the few hundred informational warfare specialists.

Satellite transmissions were faked, to get enemy satellites under control. Electronic sharemarkets (ooc: If there are any, whenever i attack something that doesn`t exist in the nation attacked, just ignore it ^_^), banks, the traffic light systems, power plants, airport coordination, ANYTHING they could get access to (anything that isn`t a closed network but has connections to somewhere else, satellite uplinks, etc.) was attacked. All connections from this nations to the outside had to be eleminated. And they tried. Informational warfare.
(ooc: I assume the really important military networks in the attacked nations are are CLOSED. I also assume supremacy in this field of warfare, the WBO started a project to counter the CACE- superiority in this sector, which is so far quite successful (and expensive), + i have access to several WTE projects even more enhancing my capabilities in this sector (i pay for it with my tiny tinkle winkle army). Nod`s CABAL could be a match for the attack, i think he will take the least damage of all attacked nations)

---

Task force: Melkor, now rechristened Task force 'Heineken':

"All ready?"
"Ready."
"Fire!"

They didn`t feel much, just a little bump in their cruiser subs... They knew it from the maneuvers, but still This was the real thing! They were excited. And they half feared, half enjoyed it. It was... Exciting.

144 anti- ship missiles, all with 250kg warheads, headed towards the Dyelli Belli fleet... It was just inside their range, 20, no, 10km farther away and the missile attack wouldn`t work... they were lucky.

At the same time the destroyers fired their missiles, too... only half as many, but twice as many destryoers... 144 missiles, heading towards the Nod fleet.

"That should cover them."
"Yeah... and now they know our position."
"Of course they do, but without fleets, there isn`t much they can do..." He listened... and he heard something... that were the carriers, emerging from the sea. Now the risky part had begun... he crossed his fingers. "Good luck, boys, good luck..."

---

DA High command:

"Lord Griffith?"
"Yes?"
"Endless Island has granted the fighters we need."
Griffith grinned. "Good... very, very good. Give out the orders: Strategic airstrike against Dyelli Belli. Aims are Airfields and harbours at the coast."
"And... orders given."
"Very... Very good, indeed."

432 heavy bombers with 144 long Range fighters from DA started, for their long way to Dyelli Belli... half an hour later, 288 more long range fighters from Endless Islands started, to meet the approaching DA airfleet halfway to Dyelli Belli...
(ooc comments: MY fighters have anti- SAM systems, two of the six missiles they carry are ASMs, and will be fired the moment a surface Air defence position, may it be a radar station or a SAM position, lock on to them (Exists RL, used by german fighters in the Kosovo war). However, neither bombers or fighters are full stealth, however, their radar profile is 1/10 of a normal plane their size. Not to bad, after all. Formation as always: bombers near together, but the squadrons scattered, fighters controlling a huge area around them, attacking anything that comes near.)

---

Task force 'Heineken':

"So... missiles launched..."
"Sir?"
"Yes?"
"Request from Endless islands: Subs to attack the Dyelli Belli fleet."
"Ok. Where?"
"East side of his fleet."
"Damn... ok, send them, but they will prolly be to late... no, don`t send them."
"Sir?"
"He shall coordinate his attack with ours, it doesn`t matter if some Dyelli Belli ships escape. Send our frigate subs norths. Half of them, that would be... 72. The others stay here, aggressively defending us against possible attacks from others. Our positions?
"Ten meter below surface, we are able to launch low- scale air defences against attacking air forces."
"Good. Stay so until our planes return."

(ooc: This 72 subs now heading north have two missions: 1. destroying escaping invasion ships 2. destroying enemy reinforcements 3. cutting the invading forces supply lines).

Clangerland

29-08-2003, 10:59

The Clangers get a great view of the sinking of the bulk of the Thelassian fleet, and add their firepower to finish off the remnents. A few lucky parting shots from the hostile fleet had taken out one of the cruisers, but the ship could still limp to safe waters with minor casualties. There was a mad rush to decide on the next course of action.

*whistling noises*, the Admiral announced.
(trans - "Leave somthing here to help survivors, and pick off those landing craft. Doesn't look like we'll see much action here. Turn the rest of the fleet around, we can do something about those Dyelli Beybi forces.")

On command, 4 carriers, 3 cruisers, 3 battleships, 2 destoyers and 8 frigates commence turning to face the next threat. 5 ships remain, and start scouring the derelict hulls for survivors.

29-08-2003, 11:52

OOC: just realized i did not give numbers of my fleets-
to make it quick, for each fleet: there are 4 carriers (1 1st-class and 1 2nd-class and 2 3rd-class), 8 cruisers, 8 battleships, 24 destoyers (14 medium, 10 light), 20 frigates, plus the bunch of patrol boats, supply, etc., and 6 submarines (4 attack, 2 tactical).
1st-class cruisers can carry 96 aircrafts, 2nd-class 72 aircrafts and 3rd-class 48 aircrafts.

IC:
---In the Knootian waters
"Admiral ! We've got support for Der Angst. Air support as well as naval. 72 submarines."
"72 !... well, very good. Let's go."

He goes to the control room, followed by his aid.
"All units, this is Command 4. Operation Jambon-Beurre* is starting."
[*ooc: from the name of a very appreciated standard french sandwich]

"Command 6, this is 4, converge to coordinate, launch air attack on GO."
"Angstian submarines, this is Command 4, we are starting operations. Orders are confirmed, fire at will."
"Air units, this is Command 4, check your targets, air attack on GO."

He looks at the map. His fleet is slowly going towards the Dyelli Beybian's fleet, and the other fleet is doing the same, on the other side.
A few minutes later, it is time.
"All units, this is Command 4, Operation Jambon-Beurre codeword is GO ! We repeat, codeword is GO."

In the following seconds, the first medium-range missiles are fired at the Dyelli Beybian fleet, from two opposite sides - a big problem for enemy missile interceptors which have to concentrate on two sides at a time. And a few minutes later, small-range missiles start being fired too.
Air support is also massive : there have been a few losses from the Thelas attack, but still, about 440 fighters and bombers (220 each) take off from the carriers to attack the Dyelli Beybian fleet on the East side. They are supported by more Angstian long-range missiles as well as air forces.
Submarines guard the East side and fire at units trying to run away.

Lavenrunz

29-08-2003, 12:20

OOC: God, what a pisspoor little military I envisioned--I'm glad you guys let me play on the same street.

Der Angst

29-08-2003, 14:14

OOC: God, what a pisspoor little military I envisioned--I'm glad you guys let me play on the same street.

ooc: I don`t know what exactly your problem is (Nor do i know your military size), but as for me, I`m quite occupied with this, using six of nine fleets (with the three fleets not here in maintenance = unusable), and my entire heavy bomber/ long range fighter ressources... Simply due to the fact that i prefer to strike hard while taking the risk of being hit in my back, rather than burning my forces in little pieces... all are, by extrapolation of reality, quite realistic. So, if you don`t mind sounding a little bit friendlier...

---

ic: MarshallGuts, Knootoss intervention force, (ooc: YAY i remembered his name! ^_^):

"Besides... where is the Knootian Airforce? Or mid- range anti- ship missiles? Anything? Well, whatever, sned a message to then, we HAVE equipment to shoot down grenades (MTHEL), but not here, not at this time. And tell them to Shoot back!"

PS: ooc: Edit to Endless Islands post: If you understand his post as if i try to attack the Dyelli Belli fleet with my smaller subs directly: WRONG. I have no intention of slipping through a Nod and a TST fleet, loosing half of the subs, and coming 3 1/2 hour to late. They head north, as mentioned in the post before.

Valinon

29-08-2003, 15:21

OOC: I need to know who is operating in the waters in the Hague and near Amsterdam. The Valinon fleet will ready and attack at once. Sorry, my school has started early this year and my time is slim. But you have 65% of the entire Valinon Earth Terrestrial Fleet with you.

Lavenrunz

29-08-2003, 17:57

Der Angst

29-08-2003, 19:05

Actually, hon, I was denigrating myself, not you guys.

And i still sense 'a bit' of sarcasm...

btw, i edit my casualities about the attack on Thelas, i think they are 'a bit' to small... *this post is made for the possibility dominion members already checked the casualities*

Ma-tek

29-08-2003, 20:20

The EOTED Battlegroup on hand, the Semir-randil Battlegroup, remains in its DSOA position (Deep Stand-Off Assault), silently.

But several instants after the Dyelli Belli fleet opens fire, the situation changes.

Orient

The submarinal defence 'net' re-orients, frothing water the only evidence to suggest that ships are moving beneath the waves around the mighty vessel IDS Semir-randil; and then?

Observe

Invisible microwave beams lance down from the heavens above, guided in by enhanced-colour IR photographs taken from the MISATs (Magnetic Impetus Strategic Advanced Tactical/Targeting Asset - the 'A' is usually dropped for counter-intelligence purposes) sitting above the spinning planet above. The targeting beams intersect with Dyelli Belli ships...

...and a laser beam makes contact with a comm cluster on the IDS Semir-randil, confirming the target locks.

Further microwave beams lance out from the carrier sitting in orbit, the IDS Fear - which is taking an ASO posture above Knootoss - adding to the total number of ships targetted... and bringing the MATT (Multiple Assault Targeting Threshold) level to twenty-four simultaneous targets.

* * *

Decide

A voice rings out from the Nest on board the IDS Semir-randil.

"Position us and open fire."

* * *

Act

The Semir-randil sinks low, hugging the ocean, leaving bare metres of her weapons-heavy upper deck visible - heavy-offensive firing position obtained.

Her upper deck re-orients, moving into Offensive Mode - 75% of her reversable upper deck plates swivel to accomodate either kinetic gun tubes (for horizon assaults) or kinetic gunports (for OTH/HA assaults).

Missiles streak away from her gunports, brightly flaring against the sky as they 'gently' lift to their target-acquisition zone of 250,000 feet (72,000 metres).

The first phase takes thirteen seconds. Slowing, they 'posture', weak sensor suites finding the microwave targeting beams put in place by the strategic orbital assets above.

They lock on.

And hurtle back to the ground along pre-determined paths, fixed to the channel of microwaves that charges down through the atmosphere towards the Dyelli Belli fleet - each missile aiming to hit its target velocity of 27 mach before impacting against the hull of its target ship as close to the waterline as the heavy-duty targeting systems could manage.

* * *

"First volley away, sir," the weapons officer reports quietly.

Aboard the IDS Semir-randil, the bridge crew anxiously watches the readouts on the outbound missiles - techs adjust courses here or there, or fine-tune the positions of the targeting beams remotely, and a hushed silence covers most of the vast control room.

The only thing to break the silence is a muttered, "Eat kinetics, you bastards," coming from somewhere at the rear of the ship - near the weapons console, most likely.

The officer in question earns a harsh look from the Captain, who merely states calmly, "Discipline, Ensign. Discipline."

The silence resumes it's tense reign.

OODA Cycle Complete

The Brotherhood of Nod

29-08-2003, 20:40

***Knootoss Parlementary Building***

The Black Hand commandos heard the impact of the bombardment of The Hague, and opened a line to the Brotherhood fleet asking what was happening, then, satisfied with the answer, planned to retreat a bit further into the parlementary building, when the doors of the room exploded. Two commandos immediately tried to grab Halsema and Vogels, the others fired at will on the now blown-out doors, before being hit by the darts of the commandos storming the building. One Black Hand agent shot Vogels, in his head, before being hit by a dart, while the one holding Halsema got hit before he was hit himself. "At least noone can prove we are Black Hand...I live for Kane, and I die for Kane..." where his last thought before darkness hit him.

OOC: will do the rest later.

Sunset

29-08-2003, 21:10

'Crapcrapcrapcrapcrap' Washington thought as he watched the melee. "Get in there! Assault Shuttles, this is Washington. We are going to need immediate evacuation. Get in here as fast as possible."

Aboard one of the assault shuttles...

"Did he say get in here?" "I think he did. Ok then..." The gunner brought up a display of the interior, gathered through various methods. "Here?" "Looks good." The shuttle blew through the roof with it's primary phaser array, cutting a hole big enough for it. It dropped through and into the chamber, settling on a row of desk which exploded like watermelons under the weight.

'I did say in, didn't I?' Washington thought as the shuttle loading doors swung up. "Vogels first!" He shouted. 'Come on... We might get lucky.' Two of the shuttle crew were on the way with a board and brace. They slapped it on him and loaded him aboard. "Anyone who can, go with them." More troops piled aboard as the doors closed and the shuttle rose through the roof. The turbines howled for a moment and it shot out of there.

"This is Washington to allies. What's the best trauma hospital nearby? Have a room ready there - Vogels has been shot."

The second shuttle dropped in at that moment. "Everyone else - hostages first!" The Republic men and (presumably) the ERT men began to flee the chamber. 'One last thing...' Washington thought. He grabbed Tator's corpse and threw it aboard the shuttle before he hopped in and it rose out of the chamber.

Dyelli Beybi

30-08-2003, 02:47

(OOC) Before I return fire or RP casualties, I'd like to know what kind of guidance systems the missiles being fired are using (IR, Radar etc). some systems won't work on the Dyelli Beybi fleet.

Vrak

30-08-2003, 02:51

Ma-tek

30-08-2003, 06:34

And hurtle back to the ground along pre-determined paths, fixed to the channel of microwaves that charges down through the atmosphere towards the Dyelli Belli fleet - each missile aiming to hit its target velocity of 27 mach before impacting against the hull of its target ship as close to the waterline as the heavy-duty targeting systems could manage.

OOC: 27 Mach? I assume you have super uber engines on the missiles.

[OOC: Engines? My, my. How... quaint. Okay, seriously. I really think you people should know what I use by now; I've been here eight bloody months, already. ;) Anyway: I use an electromagnetic propulsion system called magnetic impetus. Yada yada yada, blah blah blah. Huge acceleration potential. Yada yada... blah.]

(OOC) Before I return fire or RP casualties, I'd like to know what kind of guidance systems the missiles being fired are using (IR, Radar etc). some systems won't work on the Dyelli Beybi fleet.

[OOC: If you were talking to me... then I already gave you more info than you could shake a stick at.]

Vrak

30-08-2003, 07:37

And hurtle back to the ground along pre-determined paths, fixed to the channel of microwaves that charges down through the atmosphere towards the Dyelli Belli fleet - each missile aiming to hit its target velocity of 27 mach before impacting against the hull of its target ship as close to the waterline as the heavy-duty targeting systems could manage.

OOC: 27 Mach? I assume you have super uber engines on the missiles.

[OOC: Engines? My, my. How... quaint. Okay, seriously. I really think you people should know what I use by now; I've been here eight bloody months, already. ;) Anyway: I use an electromagnetic propulsion system called magnetic impetus. Yada yada yada, blah blah blah. Huge acceleration potential. Yada yada... blah.

OOC: I don't make it a habit to keep track of every single player and their inventory of weaponry, okay? It's an honest query. Is that a problem with you?

edit: If you have a problem with me Ma-tek, use the telegrams. I'm not going to clog this thread up with my OOC posts. Sorry Knootoss.

Ma-tek

30-08-2003, 07:49

And hurtle back to the ground along pre-determined paths, fixed to the channel of microwaves that charges down through the atmosphere towards the Dyelli Belli fleet - each missile aiming to hit its target velocity of 27 mach before impacting against the hull of its target ship as close to the waterline as the heavy-duty targeting systems could manage.

OOC: 27 Mach? I assume you have super uber engines on the missiles.

[OOC: Engines? My, my. How... quaint. Okay, seriously. I really think you people should know what I use by now; I've been here eight bloody months, already. ;) Anyway: I use an electromagnetic propulsion system called magnetic impetus. Yada yada yada, blah blah blah. Huge acceleration potential. Yada yada... blah.

OOC: I don't make it a habit to keep track of every single player and their inventory of weaponry, okay? It's an honest query. Is that a problem with you?

[OOC: Calm down. I was kidding.]

imported_Diablo_NL

30-08-2003, 08:38

In orbit around the planet six Conquistador dropships were ready to go. All they needed was the go code. And sure enough. It came and the ships fired their engines and sped down into the atmosphere engines ablaze.
They down fast, and if they saw an enemy they would come down hard.
http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/74991/0.jpg
Sure enough they din't encounter to much resistence. And that wich they did see wasn't to hard to dispose off.
The ships gently touched down near Leiden, where they quickly started to unload their precious cargo....

ooc: Conquistador
Mass: 17,400 tons
Dimensions:
Length: 182 meters
Width: 150 meters
Height: 42 meters

Armament:
10 Gauss Rifle
6 Rotary AC/5
8 LB 10-X AC
7 ER PPC
12 Large Pulse Laser
27 Medium Pulse Laser
8 LRM-20 + Artemis IV FCS
28 Anti-Missile System
80 tons Gauss Rifle ammo
32 tons LB 10-X AC ammo
120 tons Rotary AC/5 ammo
48 tons LRM-20 ammo
196 tons AMS ammo

Cargo: 700 tons
Bay 1: 'Mechs (24) 4 doors
Bay 2: Fighters/Small Craft (18 ) 2 doors
Bay 3: Heavy Vehicles (12), Infantry (16 platoons), Battle Armor (20 squads) 1 door
Bay 5: Cargo 1 door

Calculation of the force size it transported.
144 Mechs (-12, those are already in use)
108 Fighters
72 Heavy Vehicles
96 Infantrie plattoons (2688 troops totall)
120 Battlearmor squads (480 Battlearmor troops in totall)

This is my entire 1st army minus a lot of infantrie.
I hope the armement on this thing proves that I the enemy realy can't do much about their descend. And Leiden is away from all battlefields.

Lavenrunz

30-08-2003, 09:57

In Lavenrunz...preparations begin.
To be commanded by the Empress directly.
Admiral Rikhard von Hackelgruber
Carrier Groups Alfarkoenigin, Erlkoenig, Meistersinger, Bretwalda, Vidar
each with:
1 Carrier
2 Aegis Cruisers
6 Destroyers
8 Frigates
2 Minehunters
1 Ammunition Ship
1 Logistics Ship
1 Hospital Ship

Vice-Admiral Carlotta de Goethe
Major-General Hans Grieg
1 Amphibious Task Force (already on the Knootoss coast)
(2 destroyers, 4 frigates, 1 minehunter, 1 ammunition ship, 1 logistics ship, 6 amphibious ships)
1 Seelow Commando Battalion
1 SSN Squadron (8 attack submarines) (Rear-Admiral Hereward von Manstein)

Total Air Wing:
100 Wachtmeister Air Superiority Fighters
100 Feuerkatz Fighter-Bombers
20 Norn AWACs planes
70 Viking Long Range Attack Fighters
20 Valar Electronic Warfare Planes
20 Hagstrom Submarine Attack Planes
72 Seekonig Helicopters

Sunset

30-08-2003, 10:07

The two groups passed each other in transit - the SDF fleet returning to Mars, and the Aid group heading for Knootoss. A single LDSL along with a Cohort-II Fleet Escort dropped out of warp a lot closer to Earth. The LDSF wasn't designed for re-entry, but it could handle it once. Both ships broke the atmosphere - the Cohort-II used it's tractors to keep the LDSF from falling too quickly, but it was still only 10 minutes from the edge of atmosphere to ground.

Both ships were glowing a cherry red by the time the LDSF hit the waters of the Rhine. Steam blasted high into the air - the Cohort-II hovering just down-river from it. The LDSF had landed upside down - the cargo pods were carried upside down normally. Through the combined force of the Cohort's tractors and the LDSF's manuvering thrusters they managed to beach the LDSF. The steam had died down, and the pods doors opened and grav-transports painted with the Red Cross began shooting out the doors shortly after.

From the last pod and the freighter itself a different group was off-loading. Transports unloaded these men on the shortline, along with crates. The men got to work stripping off the crates - inside were the battle-suits of the '0' Division. Crisis and Stealth Suits powered up and began heading towards the friendly lines.

LDSF: www.pacifier.com/~cziller/ldsf1.jpg

30-08-2003, 10:27

(OOC) Before I return fire or RP casualties, I'd like to know what kind of guidance systems the missiles being fired are using (IR, Radar etc). some systems won't work on the Dyelli Beybi fleet.
OOC:
Missile guidance systems (for DA & I) : Radar (or satellite positionning when radar unavailable) for generally locating the target and then optical when nearer the target for a great accuracy.

Ma-tek

30-08-2003, 11:34

The IDF GF dropships hurtled down through the atmosphere at blinding pace, and, if anyone is tracking them (which would be unlikely, as their arrival is hardly looked for), then they would probably decide that everyone on board the dropships are dead.

Or will be shortly.

They appear to be falling much too fast, much, much too fast...

...but they aren't. They slide to a halt mere inches from the ground in the general vicinity of the A4, in the area marked on their maps as 'Forepark'.

Dropship doors immediatly iris open, and MI tanks - Rapiers and Harbinger tanks are the first to roll out, moving into fire-suppression positions around the insertion zone even as soldiers hurtle out of the dropships.

Apparently tank-and-supply heavy, the dropships only bring in five thousand soldiers in this first drop - but there are nearly three thousand dropships in all, suggesting a vast store of supplies has been brought in. Window of attack for enemy forces will be slender; the IDF GF is renowned for rapid deployment, and never wastes time in getting its highly vulnerable dropships back into the air - the dropships are only really vulnerable on the ground, as they come in far too hot for an operative to be able to report their arrival before they're on the ground... after all, they only take mere seconds to come in from orbit.

Soldiers hit the deck immediatley as they clear the five metre area, many of them scouring the surrounding area with their IR-vision headsets active, watching for sniper positions or suchlike.

Others lay low, tapping at PDA systems tied into the MISATs in orbit, and verifying combat orders. Yet others take up guard positions around the tanks that have just rolled out, and some of these heft massive shoulder-mounted kinetic launchers.

The remainder haul out chunky blocks of equipment, mostly in crates, and some immediatley begin putting together the primary assault tanks of the IDF - carried in unassembled, but merely waiting to be hooked into units - the Eagle assault tanks.

[OOC: Details on each tank:

'Eagle' class heavy assault-and-hold tanks. Each equipped with four inch kinetic gun tubes; two side mounted modular component slots; six inch thick oblative hull plating on top of a kevlar/titanium/carbide/silicate mesh unit. Invulnerable to EMP assault, essentially, due to sixteen-metre total area superconductive EM coils. One 'above kinetic' placed EF cannon, for electron flux dispersion. One crew. Zero maintanence 'in the field', due to biowarfare-protected 'contained environmental assets'. Positivley massive tank, roughly eighteen metres in length and twelve metres in width. (None yet deployed; five 'in-vitro', currently being re-assembled)

'Rapier' class tanks; assault tanks with 50mw EF rotary turrets (twin version). About five years old, recently upgraded - unreliable in desert or polar conditions. Not vulnerable to EMP assault. They also pack 14mm automatic anti-aircraft 'modules' - although they are rarely so-equipped (in this case, they are). Entirely MI driven. 500 miles recharge threshold before total loss of energy. Loss of maximum effectivness/efficiency at 150 miles. Slight decrease of efficiency at 50 miles. Two men per tank, thanks to AI assisted firing/positioning (one engineer/driver, one driver/engineer). Fifteen supporting engineers/technicians. (4 deployed currently)

'Harbinger' class MI ground assault vehicles. These nippy little vehicles are missile carriers, designed to deploy missiles from a low-to-the-ground position in support of 'Rapier' class tanks (and of course, alongside helicopter/air support). Not vulnerable to EMP assault. They lack combustion engines, instead relying on MI systems similar to those employed on the 'Rapier's, but with greater efficiency and higher energy storage capacity 'energy packs', they have a maximum range of 4,000 miles - making them useful for hit-and-run assaults, intelligence, and recce missions alike. They're about two-point-five metres in length, being one-man craft. AI assisted firing mechanism - non-lethal armaments only, excepting mk6 KKMs (kinetic kill missiles, high-arc, low-accuracy 'smart' missiles ... though not particuarly smart). (10 deployed currently)

'Raptor' class anti-tank/infantry assault/support MI-enhanced helicopter gunships. Four 'modular' missile launching component slots; two twin EMP/US 22mw cannons. Payload (carrying) capacity (excluding crew): 1,200 lbs. Not vulnerable to EMP assault. Usual compliment of three crew: gunner, pilot, and SWO (strategic warfare officer). Twenty-four supporting engineers/technicians. AI assisted firing, steering. About seven months old - not yet tested in the field, but performed admirably in testing phase. (5 deployed currently)]

30-08-2003, 11:37

Brigadier-General Stephan Bryant frowned as he read through the information dossiers compiled by satellite and high-altitude observers, as well as the fragmented intelligence reports passed on by ground observers.

http://www.expert-trade.com/partners/divers/randstad.jpg

1 Nod
2 Fasta Benji
3 Dyelli Beybi
4 Clangerland Armed Forces
5 Silver Turtle and Thelas
6 Diablo_NL Mechs + remnants of Der Angst forces
7 Der Angst landed forces, Lavenrunz forces
8 Valinon fleet
9 Der Angst fleet
10 Endless Islands north
11 Endless Islands south
12 Endless Islands submarines
13 Empire of the Eternal Dawn
14 Lavenrunz fleet
15 Clangerland fleet

He sighed as he read out the figures to his partner - more to try and understand them himself than anything else.

"Well, Admiral, as far as I can tell the SATO forces have total air superiority over land. They also appear to outnumber Dominion forces significantly - but they're spread out over the Randstad. We've got Clangerland in Rotterdam, Valinon spread out everywhere, and Der Angst approaching the Hague from the coast. There's a small Associates force and a Diablo_NL taskforce fighting in the Hague, but for the moment they're outnumbered. There also appears to be SATO aircraft over the Hague - it would appear that thusfar our Dominion friends have neglected to employ ground-based SAMs - I hope that will change." He looked up, his weathered face etched with weariness.

"Comms - transmit reminders to the Dominion members there that they can shoot down helicopters and things via the use of land-based forces will you?" He then looked back at Admiral Richards.

Poor bastard. This his ... third? tour of duty since he was due for retirement. This is officially my last - how many more years will the High Council ask me to serve? If I live ...

"Now. SATO has air superiority but it seems they're unwilling to risk causing civilian casualties, which means we're down to urban warfare in parts. So the armoured centuries aren't going to be any use - not in the defence of the Hague, at least. This will mean they're going to get bored, pretty soon, and come for us. I want all of the carriers to set up a flying rotation of air cover - keep the Flankers up most of the time, we won't need to bring the Migs in for a while, and the Djinn pontoons prepared for launch. We can't fight a battle in the air, but we can certainly use it. What do you think about this?"

He slid a glossy dossier displaying confused thermal imaging of the EOTED fleet, and displays of its kinetic missile launches, across the wooden table.

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Odd way of using missiles, this. Interesting, but odd. And look at those signatures - hard to tell much about it. I'm too old for this.

Admiral Richards looked without much enthusiasm over the documents and pictures. "Well, sir. There don't appear to be that many ships, so we can guess that there's going to be a significant submarine force with them. The missiles they launch - they rise up to about 7, 8km it looks like. Then they appear to target and ... boom. Which is a bit unlucky for us, really. If we want to deploy the sub-nets at optimum efficiency, we need to be still and let the David Seaman's do their work. However, that'll get us royally raped by these missiles. However, if we want to avoid the missiles - pretty easy, coming down from that high at that speed they won't be able to target with any degree of accuracy - we'll need to adopt a zigzag approach - like so," and here he dipped his finger in a glass of water and sketched the pattern out. "That way they'll lose all accuracy, and they'll just be doing random hits. However ... we'll need to be moving at full speed for that. Which means we can't set up the normal concentric sub-nets - we'll be greatly reducing our naval defences."

He stood, old bones creaking slightly in his smart blue naval uniform, and walked out to stare at the sun rising over the east, a vision of red and gold. Red sky in the morning, sailor's warning, they say ... and that mackerel sky doesn't look too bad. Besides ... these old bones can feel the weather closing in.

He took several deep breaths of sea air, and turned, scratching his bearded chin. "Sir, my recommendation would be to keep moving at full speed. We can't afford the time to land armour - staying still we'll be hit by kinetics. I think we'll be best off contacting the spec-ops team we've had docile in Knootcap since Tator requested assistance, and then we try and ensure we can hold this patch of sea. Then we head towards Schallekappe."

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Brigadier-General Bryant nodded. Sounds good. Ah, Rhys, look where your flirting with the Devil has got us - and you - now. Helping to fight the forces of freedom and good. Still, it's not my place to judge. God save you, cousin, wherever you are.

"Agreed. Spread out the Davids in a wider radius - it'll slightly reduce our standard missile cover, I suppose, but it'll allow us to at least use a couple of circles of sub-nets. Get our submarine cover out around us wide - keep a good lookout for hostiles. Adopt that zigzag pattern, and get ARES to notify us if any air forces look like they're coming our way. Get the Flankers in the air. I want the Djinns prepped for takeoff."

I'm really hungry. I always get hungry at this point.

"Comms, get me secure channels in a moment. We can hopefully defend ourselves against submersible attacks, but I'm damned if I'm going to get us hit by kinetics. Oh - navigation. We're heading in from the north-west, and we want to be in the south-west unless we develop an urgent need to take on five or six enemy fleets at once. So bring us in a nice wide loop to our goal, please."

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The Silence special operations unit, hidden in a basement for several days since they had been first assigned to Knootcap, received their orders from a well-hidden receptor.

Sergeant Michelle Reay kicked herself up from the floor where she had been doing press-ups, genetically-modified muscles soaked in sweat, and went to listen.

"... and to hinder SATO assets over the Hague. It is suspected that the building with Burns in has been compromised - however Burns is only a tertiary objective. It's essential that hostile forces become wary of flying over urban areas."

She nodded to her team, and they limbered up and moved out. As covert forces, they didn't have the security net of being linked to ARES - however, they were linked to each other, and received constant data-feeds from sensor arrays. Their body-armour was all-encompassing, designed for taking fire in rooms full of VX, and the men - and their leader - bit down on their rebreathers.

Twenty minutes later, in middle floors of several Knootian skyscrapers, several devices had been hastily constructed from pre-fabricated kits. Surface-to-air missiles - Starstreaks, to be precise - were aimed at the SATO assets on the roof of the Hague - Valinon and Sunset ones, to be exact. From nearby buildings, remote control devices were activated ...

and the first-stage motors in the Starstreaks ignite, propelling the missile out of the canister as centrifugal forces cause steadying guidance fins to slide out of their slots ...

and, after flying out of the open windows of the skyscrapers, about ten feet into the air, the first-stage motors are ejected, falling into the streets below, and the second stage motors kick in ...

and the sleek missiles accelerate to speeds over Mach 4 over a distance of less than three hundred metres ...

and, at five hundred metres, the second stage motor is exhausted as the missiles fly through the air, and it, too, is jettisoned. Three darts, each with thermal batteries, and high-density penetrating warheads with fuses, guided by double laser-beam targetting systems, scream through the air towards their targets.

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<Secure Transmission>
<To: Dyelli Beybi, Fasta Benji>

The Whispering Voices 20th Expedition is present to ensure the rule of the rightful elected leader of Knootoss, Montgomery Burns. Please advise as to your status.

<Secure Transmission>
<To: Dominion forces>

Please begin to use SAMs and similar to at least give SATO some worries in the air. We are hoping to reinforce.

<Secure Transmission>
<To: Ministry of Defence, Whispering Voices>

Empire of the Eternal Dawn involvement noted. Please send Wisps to use as cover in the event of direct aerial assault.

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OOC:
Before anyone jumps me, I spoke to Knootoss beforehand, and he's fine with me getting involved - indeed I was from the start (specops team sent) but had too many other thread commitments to risk starting here and people waiting on me. This is represented by my fleet taking so long to get here. Currently it's about 200 nautical miles west of Knootoss' coast, trying to avoid enemy fleets. The specops team, meanwhile, has been preparing hidey-holes, caches of equipment, and hit-and-run attacks, like the Starstreak one (since no-one's bothered doing building penetration yet).

Valinon, Sunset: the Starstreak missiles have tiny delayed fuses, that means their kinetic shells penetrate the target before the warhead explodes. The proximity of the launch and the sheer acceleration of them wouldn't give much time for defences, really. They would reach their targets in under one second from launch time. Grand total of twenty Starstreaks being fired, five racks of four. For arguments sake, say 3 racks at Sunset's stuff, 2 at Valinon's. So that's 12x3=36 shells and 24 shells respectively.

Edits: Addition: My force size was calculated via the Newer England's military calculator. It's a lot bigger than most other force here as stands, so I may down-size it significantly. And double-damn Knooty who assured me this was modern tech only.

Edit Two: Added Der Angst's fleet.

Der Angst

30-08-2003, 12:35

ooc: I just realised that i made a few huge mistakes regarding my positions.

So, ignore anything i posted about my position before, the truth is the following:

ground forces: Outskirts of The Hague (concentrated) + the entire coastline in a very thin line (Means the troops at the coast are basically useless)

Air forces: at airfields in inner Knootoss

navy: Here it becomes complicate: Several positions i mentioned before are simply impossible. It is not TOO bad, cause the tactical effects were mainly disadvantages for me, however... the now true and ONLY valid position is:

A few miles south- west of EOTED, quite near to Nod (What gives him a huge advantage, if he takes his chance)

All sub movements i mentioned before changed so that the maneuver is possible with this new position.

I hope this is acceptable, i really fucked up :/

Lavenrunz

30-08-2003, 13:17

OOC: Am I then to understand two things? That Der Angst forces are spread too thin to stop a landing by Brotherhood forces if they manage to land? And that the Lavenrunzian marines are the only concentrated ground force? And...that my attack on the Brotherhood is going to be a small force against a huge force?
Just wondering about these things. Have to wait for Brotherhood of Nod to post before I can do more.
IC:
Unaware of any confusion, relying on information sent to them from the central SATO command in Knootoss, the Imperial Marines continue to advance on the Hague. They can hear the sounds of fighting quite clearly at this point. A recon flight of Fledermauss Helicopters moves in to try to make contact with allied forces near the Parliament buildings.

Dyelli Beybi

30-08-2003, 13:18

(OOC) Will someone please tell me what kind of targeting system these missiles are using. 'Heavy duty' isn't really what I need.

30-08-2003, 13:21

OOC: EOTED uses microwaves transmissions from satellites to 'pick out' your ships. His missiles fly to about 7.2km high on first boost, after which they acquire the beam and then use small magnetic propulsion devices to essentially 'follow' the beam down to the highlighted ship. If you read the post where he attacks Thelas it's more clear.

Ma-tek

30-08-2003, 13:27

(OOC) Will someone please tell me what kind of targeting system these missiles are using. 'Heavy duty' isn't really what I need.

[OOC: The ship launches the missiles. The missiles fly to 250,000 feet, and lock onto a microwave targeting beam fired from a targeting satelite in orbit, called a MISAT. The missiles fly down microwave beams. They only need to line up on the microwave beams in question. They've done that. They fly down the beams. They hit the ships. The ships go boom.]

30-08-2003, 14:30

<Secure transmission>
<To: Commanders, Twentieth Expedition>
<From: Ministry of Defence>

Request noted and agreed. Wisps travelling submarinally to ensure non-detection.

Thelas

30-08-2003, 14:43

In a startiling move the Millitary Counsil of Thelas has asked for a cease fire with enemy forces, to give Thelas forces time to withdraw.

Losses (I did a bit of thinking about this)

Thelas fleet: well all of it after the Ma-Tek assualt
EOTED: None
Coalition: 900 fighters and bombers (when the fleet went down it launched all of it's drones)

Der Angst

30-08-2003, 15:10

ooc: Lavenrunz: except the troop concentration in Knoocap: Yes and no. My forces are unable to defend the coast against Nod, thats out of question. But besides you, there are other concentrated forces (Valinion for instance, or mine forces as long as they are inside Knoocap... ok, after the artillery bombardement, they are not anymore concentrated)

Dyelli Belli: As Endless Islands said, thats the way the missiles act... Radar or GPS leaded towards the ships, on the last few hundret meters they aim optically. Casuality reports wished.

Thelas: ok, i`m to lazy to edit my already edited losses in the other post, consider the complete losses accepted.

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IC:

Markus Gelbingen was one of the ones that survived the attack. Finally, the bombardements wa sover. Slowly, he rised his head, and watched the city...

Which city?

What he saw were ruins, and corpses.

No.

NO!

But it was the truth.

Luckily, most civilians were already relatively safe when the bombardement begun, considering there was already fighting, they hid in their cellars.

However...

He watched eastward, watched the horizon slowly blackening...

A horrible day had ended...

A horrible night was about to begin.

He saw the corpse of a young girl, about ten meters on his left.

Her arm was there, two meters from her, still holding a doll.

He would have cried, if lacrymal sack replacements weren`t that expensive.

So he just closed his eyes, forgot the world around him, and mourned in silence...

In silence...

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Medium encrypted transmission to the Thelassian command:

"Unfortunately, the region is still a war zone, so we think it will be quite complicate to send your forces back home.

If your government agrees, we would like to ask Knootoss to send the troops to his regional neighbors, where your ships can pick them up.

Unarmed ships who will pick up unarmed soldiers, i need to emphasize.

The complete operation, if agreed by the Knootian government, wouldn`t take longer than one month.

~ General Guts, commander Der Angst Intervention force, Knootoss

Valinon

30-08-2003, 16:36

Lord Reynard adonis views Knootcap and the Hague from the top of the Leman Russ tank.
"This has gone on far enough," he ducks back inside.
"We move to secure Knootcap and the Hague. Contact all allied forces and Vice Admiral Perry and Admiral Forrest I want complete air domination not just superiority. Once we have coordinated our movements, prepare artillery barrages at enemy forces in the area, and ready an all out advance."
"Yes, My Lord."

30-08-2003, 19:59

OOC: Valinon results of the attack on your choppers?

Lavenrunz

30-08-2003, 20:08

As the Lavenrunzian First Fleet coordinates on the high seas, unexpected storms require the ships to keep their distance from one another. The Empress, in GMC Military Arms, is pleasant with her friendly hosts but inwardly fumes with impatience. In spite of the storm, General Schlabel takes a flight to Lavenrunz in order to better control the conflict, which seems to be growing.
The pilot is cool and collected in appearance, but the storm over the Atlantic is daunting. The General can see flashes of lightning, and the plane shakes and rattles from the turbulence and thunder.
Journalists speculate about the arrivals at the Zwoll airport and at a sudden overnight disappearance of Carrier Group Bretwalda from waters around Zwoll.

Outskirts of the Hague

"SAMs incoming!" snapped the Fledermauss flight leader. The individual pilots knew to take evasive action, but the leader cursed as one of the missiles went home to the tail of one of the helicopters, ripping it apart and sending it spinning, flinging burning metal wreckage towards the ground. The more experienced pilots had sent out chaff and largely escaped, but observation was a much more daunting task suddenly.
The leader cursed again, seeing her flight dispersed, scattered, vulnerable, but she kept to her task like a hunting hound. Where the SAMs were, there would be troops to guard them. The heat signatures were there to see.
"Mother of God." she murmured.
The attack was coming right from inside the city.
Two more SAMs had found their targets, but she was already sounding the recall, as it were.

General Grieg received the report calmly. At this point, the Recon Battalion, the First Brigade and the Armored Battalion were in position to advance into the Hague proper.
The short but powerfully built man was, inside, concerned for a moment. He was a soldier, sure enough, but there were lots of unevacuated civilians in the area. Nevertheless, the Empress strongly discouraged officers from hesitating in the field. He could imagine her eyes staring into his with glacial coldness, saying, General, you were not given your rank and privileges in order to go crying for decisions from headquarters all the time. Know your plans, know your regulations, and act.
"My orders are: Landsknecht Missiles to be prepared to fire at my orders only." he commanded.
"Yes, your Honour." said his Artillery commander.
The big lumbering KM951 launch vehicles had been hidden as best the combat engineers were able, and were carefully guarded by a battery of Air Defense Artillery and infantry as well. Now they began to put the coordinates sent by the scout helicopters into their tactical computers.
(Info: Landsknecht Missiles are a tactical missile in this case firing High Explosive. They have a maximum range of 80 km and will reach a speed of Mach 3. The vehicles transporting them are big 8 wheeled trucks, really)

Outside the Hague, the light infantry of the Recon Battalion were moving in platoons and companies forward. Grendel III Main Battle Tanks, with the mechanized infantry vehicles, anti armor vehicles and mortar vehicles around them rumbled over the roads, moving into the city.

Lavenrunz

30-08-2003, 20:11

30-08-2003, 20:48

OOC: Whispering Voices, well done with the strategic map and summation! And great rp in general in this...I thought I'd hate it but I'm really starting to enjoy it. It's wonderful to have good allies and opponents.

ooc: thanks. the map certainly was quite badly needed. Although I may yet just head out of it continues being futuretech ^_^

Thelas

30-08-2003, 21:08

200 milies off the Knootoss coast. At first the only thing visible is aa school of fish, camly swiming and feeding. then they scatter, several seconds later, a large black hull slips through the water, a Gravship, a large, no huge Gravship. Its' hull painted a blackish grey, it seems to be a work of art, a work of a demented soul, it looked like it came out of the same mind that spawned Isengard. Slowly the view point zooms out, and a massive armada is seen, 3 Gravfleets, al heading twoards the same place, Knootoss. Aboard the command ship, the one first visible, an Admiral is going over his orders in side a huge hanger.

"Acording to Fleet Command, we are to stop once we reach Knootoss waters and bottom the Gravships, as always we are to go to silent running as soon as we reach the targate area, when the first order is given, we are to head twoards the beach, still at silent running. Then we will wait for the Second command. At the Second command, we will breach the water and head inland, we are to fire Kenetic missiles and Chemical warheads, we are to avoid all civilian casualties possibalm, Theallas wants to have a country for Mister Burns to rule, then at the Third command we will launch the secret weapon"

A leutenant is standing next to him, he is looking at somehting behind the viewpoint he looks at the commander

"Sir, will they work?"

"I do not know leutenant"

The veiw point turns, it rises and you see three objects, Mechs. Two Madcats and one Diashi, being preped. Behind them are other lances readying for combat. The Storm is Gathering.

OOC: These Gravships are running silent and are nearly invisible to SONAR, in other words what just happend, you know nothing about

Der Angst

30-08-2003, 21:18

Thelas

30-08-2003, 21:33

ooc: i still await damage reports from the informational warfare attacks in this (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1420029#1420029) posting. Attacked were TST, Nod, Thelas, Dyelli Belli

*also waits for results from his missile attacks on Nod and Dyelli Belli*

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ic:

Aerial attack on Dyelli Belli:

Another timezone crossed though the young pilot. He watched a fighter beneath his heavy bomber...

It looked beautiful, the shining body of the machine, and behind it, the red dawn... the first light of this day...

So beautiful... but still, we`re hear to bring death and destruction pain and horror...

Half an hour ago, they met with the Endless Islands fighters/ bombers. Good comrades. Their attack group was now quite impressive.

This will be a great day.

A day of honour.

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Knootoss, carrier fleets:

Slowly, the 18 carriers emerged from the sea, now completely visible to everyone that wanted to see them.

It took half a minute, until the bays opened...

Max Pronhof was one of the young pilots. He watched the evening, the sinking sun, the seagulls flying above him... soon, they would have enough food...

Bad time to attack, i hope we still have enough light when we return.

Then an incredible loud sound could be heared, the seagulls suddenly fled from the skies, not knowing what happened now...

Slowly, the planes emerged from their bays, heading towards the sky...

Heading towards Dyelli Belli, the missiles would soon hit them...

We will clean the sea., so the young pilots though, young, beautiful, half children... many wouldn`t return, but one thing was certain:

Their honour would cover the battlefield.

OOC: Well, THelas has an AI too, Athena, she is a lot like Cabal, exept for the fact that one of her jobs is to monitor all of Thelas' cyber trafic so here we go

IC: as Athena detected the attack her one responce was that of a mother grisly protecting her cubs, to take the attack, and to return fire. Some of the smaller attacks that her "children" (simi-sentient AI gards) could take care off were let through, in responce, Athena launched a masive counter attack. Massive viruses, the likes of which the world had never seen were launched, several worms that were benevolent, at first glance, their purpose was as an "elvolving" program, they would assimilate the viruses on the hackes computers, in DA's main frame itself they serched, they evolved, at every computer they replecated thousands of themselfs, so many that DA's computers began to slow, programs began to take longer, and then, when the anti-viruses were cloged with these "evolvers" te main attack began. Malevolent viruses were launched, to nock out any DA computer they could find, any net work inside DA was attacked, Athena was mad, VERY MAD (and this is just the first wave, note, everything was attacked, any one in DA will notice that their computers are begining to slow down even the millitary programs).

Thelas Losses: 6500 civilians (from crashed aitcraft and cars)
200 millitary mn from the same
and 3mil in lost money not to mention a big head ache for programers

Der Angst

30-08-2003, 21:49

ooc: didn`t know that... more advenced computertech nations out there than i though :/

Beside, i don`t start such attacks to kill, i start them to ruin coordination, destroy informational networks, make communication impossible... THATS the 'casualities', or rather, damage reports, that interest me ;)

ooc: Your attack is SO not possible (closed networks and such), however...

ic:

Department for electronical warfare, White Hawk Ltd:

"DAMN! That was fairly hard..."
"Yeah... what is soldats doing? Sleeping?" The voice was angry. Rightfully. They were hit hard, much harder than they though they would be hit.
"So far?"
"Closed networks safe, means associate stuff. Open networks... well... not good..."
"A bit more detailed is possible, isn`t it?"
"No need for sarcasm. There is chaos out there, not really easy to get damage reports."
"Yeah yeah... so what DO we know?"
"The traffic control is practically ruined, but we are working on it. Closed netwoks as nbbackups for military important parts are running, but coordination between different airports etc. is... hard."
"Financial networks?"
"The share markets where closed right when the attack begun. Same for banks. Means problems for them, and our trade wont exactly like it..."
"I see."
"Our non- linear computer networks seem to be relatively immune, only 1/10 of the damage of our conventional computer systems. As for Qu comps... fairly fast in encryption of attacking viruses, but we have to few."
"Damn. We need more. Start mass production. I don`t care what the EAA says, we need them."
"I will do what i can, but it may take soime time."
"I know. Better late than never. New secure communication channels are secure?"
"Yeah. civilian communication might be a problem for some time... one more thing, we need updates for Cyborgs, it would be bad if their implants are infected with viruses."
"Yeah yeah, i know... how many until now?"
"Three. two recovered, one is... well..."
"I see... doesn`t look to good."
"First of all, we must take our their network 'mother'."
"We will see for that."

Thelas

30-08-2003, 21:59

Sunset

31-08-2003, 04:52

OOC: Edited as per agreement based on IRC conversation.

The first shuttle shot out of the hole, but the missiles re-aqquired and proceeded to bore in. The shields snapped up, but missiles pounded the shuttle and dropped them again like a brick. "Shields are down - escort needed, now!" The pilot punched the throttle to full, but enough of the power links had been severed that it only managed 600kph on it's wounded engines. Aerospace command routed the request to an nearby squadron which raced to surround the smoking shuttle. Forming a physical barrier they ran for the allied lines and a hospital.

The second shuttle wasn't as lucky - the first missile hit just as it nosed out of the ruins. The explosion rocked the shuttle and send the men inside tumbling. "Shields!" Washington roared towards the cockpit. "Raised..." the pilot said just as two more missiles slammed against the partially protected shuttle. It lurched upward - the pilot applying full power - but it was clearly doomed. A fourth missile detonated on the underside, dropping the shields completely and sending shrapnel into the shuttle's interior.

Armor provided scant protection for the men inside - several went down with severed limbs and torso wounds. Smoke poured out of one engine, then suddenly the other forward engine exploded, sending the shuttle into a lazy spiral. The vertical stablizers struggled to keep it aloft, but it was no good. It plunged towards an office building that was under construction in the south-west of the city. Careening through the open floor it hit a support beam which spun it like a top before it slid out the opposite side of the building.

Plunging to the street the pilot struggled to slow the impact - a column of SATO troops moved below, and the shuttle was heading for a tank. Colliding with it the shuttle spun off to the side of the street, smoke pouring out of the hatches. The pilot released the doors - his last act as a piece of re-bar had pinned him to the seat - and the wounded men inside tumbled out.

Valinon

31-08-2003, 05:21

The two Valinon jet coptors on the roof are demolished, another is crippled and begins to limp back to Amsterdam. Four others in flight around the building stay in the area but pursue erratic courses, trying to present a worse target to their assailants.

OOC: I would like to know who will coordinate an assault with my forces near Knootcap, the people I saved since Vogels is dead, and if we can have a Parliament meeting in Amsterdam. The last one if for Knootoss only.

Der Angst

31-08-2003, 08:16

God

Der Angst

31-08-2003, 08:17

curses

Der Angst

31-08-2003, 08:22

this forum

Der Angst

31-08-2003, 08:22

ooc: thelas: i`m sorry, but two things: 1. your fleet doesn`t just teleport to the mid of the ocean, it STARTS at it`s base, so there is NO way it is already 200 miles from the Knootian coast. I simply wont accept that.

2. There is something called advanced satellite surveillance. Until you use optical camouflage (What you obviously don`t do, as they have their black hulls...): We know.

Sunset: You have characters you want to use in the future? Don`t risk them at the front <.<

---

Slowly, darkness came, the night begun... the sky was red... or was this a hallucination?

Markus Gelbingen was now in position. Again.

He watched his fellow comrades. It was time.

(ooc: This is for Valinon, yes, i am willing to coordinate an attack with you :))

---

Der Angst, the manor:

"So, the conservatives obviously betrayed us."
"Yes." This time, Althena didn`t smile. It was rarely seen, and a good indicator that she was more than just 'a bit' angry. "And i don`t intend to allow this. They will pay. Mainly for our expenses. Wipe them."
"Will do." The woman in front of her grinned, she already enjoyed what would happen now.

Half an hour later they started.

A list of leading members of the conservatives, as long as they didn`t leave the party after Tators success, was made quickly.

Then they begun the hacking. The aim was simple: To transfer any money this leader members had of their bank accounts worldwide, to a (secret) soldats account without being traced.

The same was planned for the party accounts itselve.

"Hopefully there is some of the money we gave them still there..."
"Well, the dominion did donations, too... there should at least something remaining. Well, that will change in a few minutes." The woman smiled. Her cyberbrain connected with certain AIs, other members of her department, and then started the operation. It was to assume that quite a few bakns in Knootoss didn´t allow transfers, but for what did they have troops there, esspecially the knights of Enki and Paris? They would set up the neccessary 'connections'.

---

Manfred Meyer was silent. Concentrated. Nervous.

"It`s done."
"Good."
"Anyone saw us?"
"Oh, quite a bunch of people, but we just got bombarded, they thing we set up defences."
"Well, i wold call it offensive, but oh well..." He laughed.
"So, ah, connection established. She`s in."
"Well, lets see how it works... they have the same systems we have."
"In public use? No. The banks should be easy to hack. Anyway, back to the front."

31-08-2003, 09:24

Sergeant Reay watched the vision being fed to her of the Diablo_NL mechs and the large Der Angst and Lavenrunz combined force approaching under fire from entrenched Dominion forces. Sighing as she watched another huge mech trash a tank, she quickly brought up a tac-map of the Hague.

http://www.angelfire.com/creep/fyad/haguealtered.jpg (http://www.angelfire.com/creep/fyad/hagueparliament.jpg)

1 Parliament building
2 Thelas troops
3 Thelas troops
4 Silver Turtle troops
5 Silver Turtle troops
6 Silver Turtle troops
7 Der Angst force remnants
8 Lavenrunz recon battalion
9 Lavenrunz first brigade
10 Lavenrunz armoured battalion
11 Lavenrunz and EOTED armour
12 Der Angst main force

<OOC:Click on the map to zoom in on the Parliament area >

She scanned over the satellite data showing the fighting, and winced at the sheer power of the mechanised soldiers.

"Team, we're going to go and set up traps on the east side - the Lavenrunzians are probably the biggest threat right now. They can punch straight through to the Parliament building if they head south and then west - between the Turtle troops on Haagse Bos and the viaduct."

This part of the city was quiet - almost eerily so, with the citizens of Knootcap huddled belowground in bunkers. Certainly, there was sound - shells impacting into metal and stone, explosions booming around the concrete chasms of the city and rolling along the streets like screaming floodwaters - but none of it originated from this part of the city, which was not yet under direct assault. The journey was swift and - mercifully - unimpeded as the specops scuttled from building to building to reach their objectives. Occasionally a stray helicopter would fly overhead, but they ducked into doorways, or behind walls, and listened for the sound to cease. Several times during the run, Reay was glad for the coolant pressed between her armour - she could run in any conditions, but the heat-signature reducing gel did make it a bit more pleasant.

It didn't take too long for them to reach their targets, as the team split up between Rjinvaertweg West - close to a Silver Turtle force - and Rekker street. Explosive packs were taken from concealed caches, and they worked hurriedly to place them. The majority of times it wasn't too hard - empty buildings, without basements; the civilians long since fled to government shelters. In the wider, open streets, explosive charges were packed under sewer gratings - out of sight, but capable of ripping open holes into the reeking caverns below, hopefully causing the armoured units on top to both be destroyed or crippled and to fall down underground, where quarters would be too confined for them to move and too rubble-filled for them to see. Reay wasn't too sure if they were amphibious, but the thought of a trapped crew being stuck down there damming up pools of effluent until they died was not a pleasant one.

All did not go quite as planned, however. Private Merrylsbyre, upon entering the building chosen for destruction in one of his streets, found a soldier's worst nightmare. A pair of huddled, crying children by a window, glass blown out by an earlier explosion. A woman glittering like a chandelier lay on the floor in a pool of red, shredded as she sought to protect her young from the danger. At the sight of the armoured and armed stranger, one of the little girls screamed piercingly, and continued.

Whispering Voices, governed by children, held their lives as sacred. He was in an unfortunate position - he had to help them, but his tranquiliser gun was set to knock out a hearty adult soldier - and in their condition, hearts racing with fear, it could well have killed them. Swearing, he kept an eye on the two as he hastily stuck the explosive charge pack to a crucial exterior wall corner, and the associated camera on a window.

And then turned back to them, thoughts racing. They stayed still as he approached, mercifully still. He grabbed them, far too strong for them to resist, and loped out of the building as he communicated with the rest of his team. Unfortunately, the closest civilian shelter he knew of was a good five minutes run. Parts of the line would go untrapped.

******************************************************************

Out at the Whispering Voices fleet, the seas began to get rougher as the storm battering the Lavenrunzian sea assets moved its fronts south. Brigadier-General Bryant sighed happily as he looked at the darkening skies. Sunlight - so rare in Whispering Voices, with all those storms and blizzards - made him feel exposed. Beneath the crashing, merciless grey of a storm - that was where he felt safest. However, it was not without its logistical problems.

"Communications, get me the Djinn pontoon remotes. I want all birds launched, and for them to head to Knootcap. Low travel over the seas until they get to within three miles, then rise up - because they'll be detected by then. Bomb the troops advancing on Knootcap, especially the Der Angst reinforcements and the Lavenrunzian armoured battalion. SATO have air superiority, so don't hang around - punch in, punch out."

Automated rolling ceilings slid smoothly back from steely-grey pontoons in the centre of the fleet. Djinn UCAVs, repainted and restored from the Melkor war, warmed up and then shot into the sky, following their orders.

******************************************************************

OOC:

oki. Firstly, apologies for puttin' up yet another map, but I find they help me think and they're pretty accurate compared to the posts I've seen so far.

Valinon - thanks for not having invincible helicopters ^_^
Lavenrunz + EOTED - your tanks may not even go the places my specops planted bombs, and don't feel obliged to. Just it seemed like penetrating to the Parliament building would be the logical thing to do, and so I moved against it. The explosive packs are demolition charges designed to collapse buildings onto streets - so causing massive damage to anything beneath. They're controlled - or rather, the streets are observed - by remote camera feed, so any hostile nation that goes through those streets is going to be have buildings collapsed on it or have sewer coverings ripped off and suffer gas leaks/electricity shortages/falling into sewers. Coverage isn't complete, because one specop had to deal with some children.
All SATO nations - the Whispering Voices fleet is roughly due west-south-west of Nod's fleet, now. There are a lot of Djinn (minimal signatures, hard to get exact numbers through satellite let alone radar) heading in over the water. They're not quite the standard Djinn - they've had engine upgrades developed for the Melkor war (but it's not all the Djinn I had left from that. The majority of those went back to Whispering Voices). Djinn are very vast, highly manouverable UCAVs - damn hard to shoot down with long-range and even medium-range AAMs or SAMs. They're moving to come up from the south-west of the coast and head in over Knootcap.
They're not there yet, however, and I'll put up exact specs and numbers when they get encountered.

31-08-2003, 10:05

Der Angst, the manor:

"So, the conservatives obviously betrayed us."
"Yes." This time, Althena didn`t smile. It was rarely seen, and a good indicator that she was more than just 'a bit' angry. "And i don`t intend to allow this. They will pay. Mainly for our expenses. Wipe them."
"Will do." The woman in front of her grinned, she already enjoyed what would happen now.

Half an hour later they started.

A list of leading members of the conservatives, as long as they didn`t leave the party after Tators success, was made quickly.

Then they begun the hacking. The aim was simple: To transfer any money this leader members had of their bank accounts worldwide, to a (secret) soldats account without being traced.

The same was planned for the party accounts itselve.

"Hopefully there is some of the money we gave them still there..."
"Well, the dominion did donations, too... there should at least something remaining. Well, that will change in a few minutes." The woman smiled. Her cyberbrain connected with certain AIs, other members of her department, and then started the operation. It was to assume that quite a few bakns in Knootoss didn´t allow transfers, but for what did they have troops there, esspecially the knights of Enki and Paris? They would set up the neccessary 'connections'.
OOC:
@DA: remember I am still watching all those bank accounts (see previous thread)... maybe a little hmm... commission... could make things easier ? :twisted:

@Whispering Voices: very good for the map :wink:

@Dyelli Beybi: still awaiting your losses

Sunset

31-08-2003, 10:14

OOC: Edit: Edited as per previous post.

IC:
Republic fighters tracked back the positions of the SAM launchers almost immediately. Their hot IR trails stood out like beacons - they didn't know or care if the launchers were still there. Energy poured into the buildings, collapsing floors and starting fires. Ten minutes later the first wave of reinforcing fighters came in and the swarm of aerospace fighters became a mass. Flight controlers send in orders and they split off by the hundreds towards their assigned targets.

The first priority was the Djinn's - long range optics analyzed images for fast moving objects and laid them out on the gunner's screens. Fighters slowed down behind the friendly battle lines - gunners drew beads and lances of phaser fire shot across the sky. Moments later they darted back to speed to avoid any SAM fire that could reach the friendly lines. Other fighters swept over the countryside fast and low toward the DB fleet. Before they even reached water the gunners selected 4 ships, locked the image in memory, and sent 4 AST's racing for the opposing fleet. Within minutes of their arrival the reinforcing fighters launched nearly 800 AST's at the fleet, all optically guided.

Further south the men of the '0' were moving fast towards the city, jump packs flaring as they made long jumps over the terrain. Behind them the Cohort-II turned it's main sensor array towards Knootcap as it rose slowly out of the atmosphere - valuable tactical data was relayed to the advancing battle-suits as they neared the city.

31-08-2003, 10:53

The buildings - deserted by the time the Starstreaks flew on their deadly missions - collapsed in piles of melted slag, obliterating all evidence of the man-portable SAMS that had been fired.

Private Merrylsbyre cursed at the closed shelter door, and held one of the crying children up to the electronic voicebox whilst pressing the 'transmit' button. He then moved out of sight of the shelter door, leaving the children huddled in the doorway, hoping that they would be taken in. And, fortunately, they were.

Then, the specops team held an electronic rendezvous.

"The mechs are the next biggest threat - they're outside the Binnenhoffe. We'll need major firepower to deal with them. We need to head to get that cache of HAWs from Lange Voorhout." They moved out, through the city.

The Djinns, still coming in low over the sea, easily avoided the long-range fire targetted at them.

OOC: Editted subject to IRC chat.

I'm waiting for Lavenrunz and Diablo_NL to post before the Djinn's come in 'actual' combat range. When they do, I'll then take casualties from your SAMs/airfire at the Djinns.

Knootoss

31-08-2003, 11:54

Counteroffensive
Background music: Hellmarch. (Red Alert)

The calm voice of CAESAR could be heard in the mobile divisional headquarters surrounding The Hague. “Allied reinforcements arriving from the east.”

New Knootian divisions had been arriving from bases on the outskirts of the nation. Young men in uniform marching in from the east of the huge capital, but also some mobile troops from Twente, Gelderland and eastern Brabant had been drawn away from the border to defend the coast. The men lacked the consolidation of faith, and many pondered what their fate would be in this dark hour. Humanistic councillors were there for consolidation, but also to inspire the young men with the courage many of them severely lacked. Serving the Knootian army was no longer a safe job, but the burning ruins of the Hague showed that nobody in Knootoss was safe. Knootoss command had sent out a message to all domnestic and allied forces. “All able men into the breach. Take back the Hague, and take back our nation honour. For the Republic!” for the commanders the message was, of course, more extensive. This would have to be a fast counterattack using the momentum gained by the city in chaos.

A host of orders came out of the Warroom, now buried under the rubble of the ministry of defence but nevertheless still functional as a command centre. Lavenrunzian forces were told to continue their advance out of Scheveningen and into the city, Remaining Angstian and .Diablo forces were to regroup at locations inside the city and cause confusion amongst Dominion forces. EOTED armoured divisions are to support the Knootian troops counteroffensive. Valinon and Sunset should continue harassment tactics and assure air superiority. Valinon request for artillery barrages on the Hague were denied, “We do not want to kill more innocent civilians”, was the word. Any available airpower not yet committed to the naval battles are to be deployed near the Hague to assist. Coordinates were provided for in encrypted messages.

Reloaded Eurofighters soared through the grey skies and the first infantry units coming in from Knootcap entered the region around The Hague, watching in horror the state of the city their burning homeland but nevertheless as ready as they would ever be to face the Dominion forces. Soon the first ones were spotted. A sergeant shouted: “Silver Turtle infantry, twelve o clock, 200”

(OOC: Knootian forces are entering from the east through Voorburg and Laakkwartier. Think “a few divisions”.

The Hague inner city

Most civilians had been looking for cover in their homes and shops, but the Tator-Loyal brownshirts were still on the run, some in groups. About a hundred brownshirts ran into a side street full of shops near the Binnenhof when the shelling started. There they encountered a small group of about ten Thelassian soldiers, Elves. Both groups were equally confused and panicked when shells started hitting all around but then the brownshirts lost all restraint. Foreign troops on their homeland, destroying their city. And most of all, these troops were elves. The ten soldiers were madly lynched before they could do anything. The worst part of the human soul an spirit surfaced in the anger these brownshirts displayed. The Thelassian soldiers had just been able to warn their comrades, because minutes later all that was left of them were mangled bodies with torn off ligaments. Their pointy ears ripped off their long bodies.

The groups stood around the dead bodies, and the collective realisation of what they had just done had not yet happened… (OOC: time for other Thelassians to come there).

On the other side of the capitol, Diablo mechs stampeded into the area, and entered the inner court of the parliament building…
(OOC: unengaged so far *hint*

Inside the assault shuttle

Vogels lay down, his body quite stiff ans slowly becoming cold. Halsema not hurt but severely distressed. All she could do was cry, as she set besides Vogels body. At full speet, the assault shuttle rushed to an emergency trauma hospital set up by the Clangers firther east behind the lines. (OOC: Clangers did medical assistance, right? This could be a good time)

Back inside parliament
One of the hostages however was NOT on the assault shuttle. Montgomery burns, the new leader of the Conservative Party, had hidden himself behind one of the member seats. Burns quietly watched from behind the seat if there were still Valinon or Sunset security teams left in the building…

Zwoll, Lavenrunz (the Eastern Coast)

Lousewies van der Laan (SLP) and RKSP leader and former ambassador to the UTP Frits Bolkestein decided to go to Hofburg to see the Chancellor. Somewhat confused they greeted General Count von Baden. Van der Laan pointed to Bolkestein and then to herself: “I think it is best if we represent parliament for now. Ambulances will not be needed, but if you have some good hotel rooms for our more, distressed, collegues that would be very nice. I spoke with the second in command of the greens and he agreed that we could represent him in the talks.”
Bolkestein nodded: “I guess he is still far too emotional. And besides the two of you always secretly agree with each other.”
Van der Laan wanted to give a mean look, but then realised the moderate conservative Bolkestein was only kidding. She recovered her stature and continued: “also, can someone have a look at de Graaf, our vice-president. He is still in the plane and wasn’t really looking well. Please?

>insert reply here<

The pair then boarded the plane bound for Hofburg.

Knootoss Central Bank, Utrecht
Along with the stock exchange and other important financial institutions the Knootian Central Bank had issued a complete lockdown on all transactions as soon as the invasion had begun. Standard measures to protect the Knootian Euro from destabilising and falling out of its margin with the Menelmacari credit.

In the central bank systems core, a fat and nerdy systems administrator was monitoring the systems, randomly browsing a bit through the system “hey, that is strange”, he thought. A small indicator showed transactions being made again despite the system lockdown. “must be a glitch, damn that CAESAR corporation. It is high time we switch to quantum systems.” he thought, while picturing himself as some sort of pioneering caveman. He grinned, “that was a nice thought. Ah, information coming up now.”

LOCATIONFEED TRANSFERSTATION #584
Input= transfer [all]
Account numbers: 4842621 7640113 4576832 3456454
[routing destination]
…
Destination account= [unknown]
Do you wish to initiate a network search? Y/N

The systems administrator pressed “Y” on his keyboard. ”Yes stupid b*tch computer. I always want to do that yet you keep asking….”
(OOC: on your back Angsty. Where does the money go?)

Der Angst

31-08-2003, 13:03

31-08-2003, 13:43

Brigadier-General Bryant reviewd the latest sat-scans of the naval theatre as the flagship carrier he was on, the HCCS Hermes rose and fell gently on the swelling storm-lashed sea. Admiral Richards sat across from him, looking down into the swirls in his coffee cup. He knew what was coming, he could feel it. Bryant was making the only decision that made sense.

"We have to engage the Empire of the Eternal Dawn fleet, I think. Their kinetic missiles really mess up our defence plans." Bryant looked up, and sounded tired. "Vaguely fitting, I suppose. Our flag is a Trafalgar sunset, and they're the dawn."

He's right, of course. Their presence isn't only powerful strategically, it's an immense psychological problem.

"Look at these. The EOTED presence we've spotted so far is this - huge thing - Vanguard class perhaps - and those two slightly smaller but still huge things. They'll have submarines, though, since those three bobbed up out of the water ... "

Admiral Richards interrupted. "Sir - you know that they've never lost a naval engagement, don't you?" Of course he knows. He's going to think me a coward, now.

Bryant nodded, and continued. "However, we don't know their numbers - but we appear to have a massive numerical advantage. In fact, from the satellite pictures, we've got by far the most numerous single fleet deployed - although, of course, our ships are generally smaller and lighter than most other people's. The Dyelli Belli fleet is under heavy attack by many countries at the moment - that's the focus of attention, and likely they'll be planning to hit Fasta Benji immediately afterwards, since the two are in the same area. If we don't strike now, we won't get a chance. Those two fleets are surrounded - let's just hope they sell themselves dear."

He slid some more papers across the desk. "Now - the Semir-Randil is absolutely huge. We're meant to attack it. That's what they want us to do. Which means it'll have incredibly potent point defences, and quite probably a hull armoured deeper than an Irishman's gullet. Conversely - we've got absolutely no bloody choice but to attack it. So we're going to need to saturate it."

He pulled up a map of the area between the two fleets. "Here - we head towards them here. Keep the David Seaman's out in a screen like so ... " he traces a semi-circle, "to inhibit possible sub attempts. Now - our ships are going to be vulnerable, so we're going to need to keep moving constantly, the zigzags. That will slightly limit our ability to train offensive weaponry on her, but not overmuch. Now - we get the Mike Owens' to go round like this - weaving in and out of the Seamans. We'll need to totally saturate that thing. That means full out. And as soon as we get within engagement distance, have the Seamans start firing sporadically. Those kinetics travel too fast if direct-launched to do precision defence, so we'll need to saturate our missile defence, too."

Richards spoke, again. "Sir - we'll need to keep some Owen's back just to reload the Goalkeepers, then. Or we'll run out of defence."

Bryant pointed at parts of Whispering Voices ships. "Now - we need to deploy MK-48 ADCAP MRWs I think - all at the Semir-Randal in waves from each side. About one hundred per wave, ten second intervals I think. Meanwhile, have the T45s launch Tomahawk III Ds, and pretty much everything with capacity launch Harpoons. I doubt we're going to get too long, if it fails. So let's ensure we get it first time, eh? The Semir-Randil first, then the other two with it"

Admiral Richards sighed, but gave the orders.

OOC:

Ok. First things first: the Whispering Voices fleet is heading East towards the EOTED fleet - it's not there yet, however. So, rather than wait for him to specify he's getting satellites to check, I'll save time. The Whispering Voices surface fleet consists of 25 carriers (CVFs, each is only half the size of a Nimitz), one hundred Type 45 Destroyers, one hundred Type 22 Frigates. (It should be noted here that the Type 45 is a combination destroyer+cruiser). Around the outside are small remote boats called "David Seamans". Essentially those are Goalkeepers, on boats, with automatic controls. There are literally hundreds of these. However, they tend to die in droves, run out of ammunition fast, and serve little purpose other than to fill the sky with lead against incoming missiles. There are also Michael Owens, but these are really small - launches, in fact - and probably will only be spotted as clusters of fast small ships. Obviously this plan can't be predicted yet, it's just a flavour posting - so if anyone mystically reacts to it before I even do it, I'll be annoyed ^_^

There is a submarine presence (150 in total).

The whole fleet is has small ships, but lots of them, and it's fast. Currently moving in zigzag tacks.

I considered downsizing (I use the Newer England military calculator to compute my forces in chunks of 50 mill population, based on population size and percentage of the populace in the military - 5%, which DOES include support staff) but then I spoke to Rezo and a couple of others and they said it was fine. In case people were wondering, I'm 349 in world for military spending. This is a significant amount of my fleet, but not a substantial amount.

31-08-2003, 14:49

The money wasn`t directly heading to the soldats- accounts, the transfers were splitted, crossed themselve, merged with standart associates transactions, splitted again, all over the world. Any WBO and quite a few SATO nations had banks the money was transmitted too, not to mention a few other nations soldats had 'contacts' too. Even completely unimportand ones like Europe Britannia and other UNAOTO, as well as UTP nations were in it, the transfers mixed with regular ones of smaller DA companies, then splitted again.

And, as if that wasn`t enough, nations DA wasn`t exactly on friendly terms with... Svea Riga, for instance.

But in the end, all money was wired to 16 different accounts of Soldats, in Der Angst, Menelmacar and Diablo_NL (Nations that have Soldats- shares)

She realised someone checked it, and for a short moment she though of destroying evidence of the transfers. But that would have been foolish.

Of course the way the money had taken wasn`t untracable, but it was... complicate.

Finally, the transfers were finished.
"Done."
"Good. How much?"
"Oh... i lost count... billions. (ooc: Confirmed by Knootoss)"
"Well... today is a good day. A great day." Althena smiled.
The woman smiled back. "Yes it is."
---International Relations Office, Nea City

A high-priority report from the Knootian financial section, that had been set to work on fund transfers in Knootoss particularily from the Conservatives, came in Jacques de l'Ile's inbox.

It wasn't exactly his area of expertise so he only read the executive summary : "Most accounts we have been monitoring are, after reaching peaks, now getting very low. A lot of funds have been transfered but further analysis and crosschecks in other countries are required." Hundreds of pages of data followed.
He thought: "Looks like some guys have decided this money was their." He smiled to himself "Probably angry investors after the result of the elections."

He called the financial intelligence department and transmitted the data, telling them he needed it was highest priority over all the rest.

A few hours later, the chief-engineer came in and started to explain the first results.
The amount of 'interesting' transfers could not have been established exactly, but the guys estimated it around 30 billions of Endless Euros. But a little note at the end of the page warned the number was a very rough estimation.
The whole thing was a very complicated problem. The guys who thought of it were good financial experts. But hopefully not good enough to defeat the Endlessian financial engineering software combined to a great financial intelligence network.
The software had not been able to identify the destination of most funds, but yet, there was something : they could trace a small part of the money back in different countries, but the most suprising bit was that some of the money got to Svea Riga.
Hearing this, Jacques de l'Ile was surprised: "Svea Riga ? But... they... they have nothing to do in this story. Really nothing. It's the complete opposite of all the nations who have ever took part to this. This is really weird."
"If you say so." the engineer replied. "We can work this one out more in-depth."
"Yes, you should."

And again a few hours passed. And the engineer came back. Smiling.
"Sir, I hope you'll be happy. We found something out. From the Svea Riga thing."
"ha HA ! What is it ?"
"The money got to an angstian corporation account in Menelmacar."
"Angstian... Two possibilities for that kind of operations : Soldats or White Hawk. Am I right ?"
"You are. It seems it's a Soldats Ltd. account."
"Good. So I think you monitored other incoming transfers on this corporation's accounts in Menelmacar. Were you able to trace back some more Knootian funds than just the ones that got to Svea Riga ?"
"Actually, we do not really know. It was a bunch of a mix, so as to say what came there was definitely Knootian money, I would not take the responsability. But it's very likely."
"Okay, thanks, that's good work. Pass this on a normal priority and resume other works. But continue looking at it. It can be interesting."
"Yes Sir."

Left alone in his office, Jacques de l'Ile was doubtful. These financial engineering results could not be certain at 100%, but it was very likely, so he decided to test Althena on the matter. Until he got more evidence, which was very likely to come if he had find the truth. He wrote a very highly encrypted message to Althena:
Dear Althena,
Long time I have not been in contact with you on the Knootian matter, but it seems necessary today.
It seems some funds from conservative accounts have miraculously landed in Soldats accounts, and I was wondering a bit about it.

Yours,
Jacques de l'Ile
Special Advisor for International Relations

Der Angst

31-08-2003, 16:38

Althena cursed herselve. Someone slipped with the accounts, somehow they got the knowledge. Well, next time it wouldn`t happen, mistakes were there to be eleminated.

"Oh, so you noticed? Yes, we decided that it is time to stop the conservatives from doing even more damage, and cut of their financial ressources. Will do good for our war efford.

Shortly after sendingthe message, Althena ordered the elemination of some of the used accounts, thus making impossible what EI did: following the trace.

Lavenrunz

31-08-2003, 16:49

OOC: Whispering Voices, you forgot that I still have one brigade at the landing area with support forces. We'll assume that Der Angst and Lavenrunz are cooperating there, though, that's cool.
IC:A Fledermauss Helicopter banked round an area of collpased buildings with guttering fires among them. Small ragged chaotic figures could be seen in
the smoke and dust wreathing the area. The explosions and collapses had been stunning.
"Damn," muttered the copilot, crossing himself. "Did we do that? I thought only on the General's orders..."
"That was one of our allies." said Flight Sergeant Baumer, her voice dispassionate, though she was shaken by the sight.

Reports flew in to headquarters; General Grieg was irritated and disappointed but in a way relieved; now that the enemy had begun devastation of the
city, he felt free enough to pound the hell out of them. He was pleased by the air attack, which would distract from his own, but sent a request
that the Eurofighters continue to 'distract' the Silver Turtle forces.
From the batteries of howitzers and rockets at Schevenigen, from the mortar vehicles with the marine infantry brigades came the artillery attacks that the
infantry would creep in under. No matter what, road blockage or not, the infantry were to swing in and move down the road to punch through and capture the Parliament.

The Landknecht Rockets were raised into the air, along with 9 batteries of 155mm howitzers, 3 of 203mm howitzers and the 120mm mortars in the field. They were to lay down a carpet of fire
that would have the enemy cowering. In the Empress' Name.
"FIRE!" came the orders from each battery and vehicle commander. An unearthly thunder filled the air, the earth shook and dust stood still.

In her mobile command vehicle, Colonel Letz of the 1st Brigade felt an exhileration. This was the moment she had been waiting for. They began to swing like an enormous gate through the streets and around
buildings and rubble, as close as they could get and still use their vehicles. The KM25s had their autocannon and missile racks ready.
The aviation squadron attached began to close in with her from the beachhead, swinging round the outer city and in on her position.

Captain Westhus, 4th Company, 3rd Battalion Imperial Marines led the way, his company of KM25s and Vogel APCs lumbering along the road. Unlike the soldiers from Knootoss, he was cool and calm, not only as
a member of the Empire's most highly trained assault force but also as a devout man and a believer in the Empress. He was concerned for his marines; he could not help but be. He pushed this aside. Had to think in other qualities.

General Grieg had decided to use the tank battalion anyway, to punch through a group of Silver Turtle forces covering what would be the 1st Brigade's northern flank.
Captain Hartmann, commanding the 1st Tank Company, was grim when he received his orders. Not really the kind of country for tanks, but a squadron of aviation was dropping down a group of infantry and combat engineers to accompany him.
The big Grendel III tanks, their low slung profiles growling and coughing dust and exhaust, rumbled forward at his orders.

Hofburg:

A group of medics were rapidly moved to help the Vice-President and check on his condition.

General von Baden escorted the parliamentarians to the plane, where the Chancellor greeted them politely.
"May I offer you any refreshments?" she asks. "I'm sorry about your ordeal, it must have been awful."
(insert replies)
"I'm afraid the Empress has gone to GMC Military Arms--but I would like to know what your position on talks with the enemy will be at this stage, and your assessment of the
political and economic situation in your country."

Valinon

31-08-2003, 16:49

Lord Adonis could wait no longer for allied communications, and the denial of well-placed artillery emplacements to destroy Dominion strong holds were ridiculous. Inside the Leman Russ heavy tank, he converses with his force commanders.
"Ready our men, we move. I want full aero strike before our main force goes in. Vice Admiral Perry is already scrambling 6 squadrons of Needle interceptors and 4 squadrons of Needle bombers. Plus we know have 8 squadrons of jet coptor gunships. Admiral Forrest has sent 3 squadrons of Longshard interceptors from his orbital fleet. Wiht our forces rallied from Knootoss unites we know have a force of 50,000 men. It is time to retake Knootcap and the Hague."
He turns to his artillery commanders, "Once the aero raid is complete, fire a strategic artillery bombardment, minimize civilians casualties as much as you can. However, there may be some, after all this is a war."
"Yes, My Lord."
"We will succeed here, the HMS Judicator will be arriving soon with more aero forces and additional ships to engage in the fleet build up. In the mean time, Vice Admiral Perry has taken the majority of the fleet and is between Knootcap and Amsterdam. He has dispatched the HMS Oceania to Amsterdam directly, and the HMS Vincent Sterling will be closer to our forces here in Knootcap. Lieutenant Jorgman and his men are harassing Dominion forces inside the city along with Sunset forces. They shall increase their attacks, and hopefully cause greater chaos behind Dominion lines."
"When will the attack commence?"
"It already has," Adonis says as the thundering roar of Needle aerospace fighters surround the Valinon force, streaking on a path to Knootcap. Ready to demolish any Dominion heavy positions.

Der Angst

31-08-2003, 17:05

They slowly moved foreward... Somewhere here Thelas troops HAD to be...

"There!"

He was correct.

"He! Get out there! Your government offered surrender and retreat, down with your weapons, and follow us!"

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Der Angst Knootoss intervention force command:

"So?"
"Seems like all allies begin to move foreward. Not the best coordination, but acceptable."
"Good. With Thelas surrender, we should squash The Silver Turtle easily."
"Yeah. Looks good, so far."
"Only propblem is our main attack force was supposed to crush Thelas, not TST. Now we have masses of prisoners... not good, not good at all... hopefully Knootoss and Lavenrunz get through fast. Remind them to speed up, every second is importand. btw, night is coming... how about our medium range stuff?"
"Not a chance, the pilots will be tired as hell. Tomorrow."
"hmmm... ok. Better than nothing."

31-08-2003, 17:17

"Oh, so you noticed? Yes, we decided that it is time to stop the conservatives from doing even more damage, and cut of their financial ressources. Will do good for our war efford.
When he received the message, Jacques de l'Ile could not help but laugh loudly.
It was a so bad excuse that he even considered the case she would be saying the truth. He quickly got rid of that thought - or what would have been the point of trying to hide it the way she did ?

He decided to attack again - she had decided to play, fine, -- "my dear Althena" he thought, "you should have remembered we're doing the same job". And he wrote a message to her again:
Dear Althena,
Since you say you have been taking this money from the Conservatives in the name of the allies, then you should not see any problem to redistributing it among them - or who would believe you really did it for their cause ?

Yours, Jacques de l'Ile

Ma-tek

31-08-2003, 19:27

Three Harbingers silently tear along - above, really, by several metres - the roads near to the IZ (insertion zone), scouting the area for potential ambushes and the like.

Meanwhile, another group of dropships falls out of the sky, carrying Raptor MI-assisted helicopters - again, these will have to be re-assembled on site before they can be deployed.

Der Angst

31-08-2003, 19:31

Dear Jacques.

To be honest, i dislike your tone. I very much dislike it.

Of course we intend to give the money back. Not back o the allies of course, but back to the Knootian people, as it is theirs, not ours, as you seem to believe.

31-08-2003, 19:58

Jacques de l'Ile received Althena's message. He read it and thought:
"Damn, she was hit, it hurts, and she doesn't like that. Maybe I should have been less accusing."
For several minutes, he pondered what he could reply. He realized he could have played it a lot better. "But what's done is done."
Dear Althena
I have to say I was a bit surprised by the tone of your reply, which proves once again I tend to have a heavy hand. I am truly sorry if it hurt you, but please understand this was for your own good.
I only tried - bluntly I admit - to warn you about the reaction some could have when learning about such an operation.
I hope you will forgive me for my words if they hurt you as much as it seems they did, so that we keep the best possible relationships to conduct other more important business in Knootoss together with no trouble.

Yours Most Sincerely,
Jacques de l'Ile

Syskeyia

31-08-2003, 20:36

The skies above Knootoss
Aboard a Syskeyian C-17
"Watcha' readin?" Private First Class Peter Suhnaki asked the fellow paratrooper beside him

"Mice and Mayhem (http://www.ppgworld.com/mice_and_mayhem/001.html)," Private Joseph Wimkah responded, puttting the "Rescue Rangers" fancomic down in his lap.

"That's the one where Gadget gets bald, right?

"Yep. She's still hotter than Siri, though."

"Let's not start that argument again," Peter said as he rolled his eyes. "Didn't the Knootians worship her just a little while ago?"

"Who? Gadget?"

"No, Siri."

"Yeah, and now they're elf-haters." Peter held his held back as he laughed to himself and rememembered the words of G.K. Chesterton: When a man stops believing in God, he doesn't believe in nothing. Rather, he'll believe in anything...

'THIRTY MINUTES!" shouted the jumpmaster.

...

Half an hour later, hundreds of C-17s (escorted by F-16s and F-22s) unleashed three whole airborne divisions over Den Haag. The vehicles, primarily M8 Ridgeway light "tanks" (they were tanks, dagnabbit, bureaucratic denials nonwithstanding), and modified M113A3 Gavin APCs, followed by the troops themselves. Parachutes filled the Knootian sky. The three divisions landed in the general areas of northwestern Den Haag, safely outside the areas of major combat. Once landing, the troops got to the Gavins and Ridgeways as fast as they could. Their mission: to reinforce and assist the EOTED and Lavenrunzians armored groups east of Parliament. Once they hooked up to the SATO forces, the task force commander sent an encrypted message to his Navy colleague...

Open Sea, en route to Knootoss
"Poia lexi drapeteyei to empodio twn dontiwn sas."
What word escapes your teeth's barrier. That's the code, thought Admiral Augustine Hunc Dhan thought to himself. Three airborne divisions might sound like quite a lot, but it was nothing compared to what he commanded. Five carrier battlegroups, each with a Nimitz-class carrier and a Iowa-class battleship eqipped with MTHEL anri-missile systems, escorting two hundred transports, which carried two whole corps of Army troops. Their mission: To land troops to the southwest of Den Haag, defend the troops against Dominion naval forces, defeat whatever is left of Nod and possibly Silver Turtle fleets if possible, and provide naval and air support to the ground troops. The two army corps' mission: to thrust to Parliament from the southwest and attack Dominion forces.

"So far, so good," the Admiral said to himself as he smoked his pipe...

OOC: Whispering Voices, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for the tactical and strategic maps and such!

God bless,

The Republic of Syskeyia

Sunset

31-08-2003, 22:25

The '0' was by now approaching the city from the south-west. They had just reached the outskirts when news of the assault shuttle crash came in. A wing of fighters was overhead protecting it from assault by air and the men who had survived had fanned out to protect it. The big worry was the Admiral - he had lost his lower right arm. It was torniquetted, but he had lost a lot of blood.

"New orders - push three teams of Stealth and two of Crisis to the crash site. 5th, 6th, 9th, and 17th and 20th I believe." Major Dean was in the middle of the pack of battle-suits. While the tactical map on his HUD showed everyone's precise location he knew what men would advance quickly and made the choice based on that.

The men broke off and headed away, the lighter but 'stealthed' and more manuverable Stealth suits went first, fields shimmering. In the distance they looked liked heat distortions - fortunate as fires raged all around. The larger and more heavily armed Crisis suits followed. If they came to an obstruction they simplely blew through it.

In the air two Republic Red Cross shuttles raced for the site. They had been busy ferrying back surrendered Thelas troops and what wounded they could find. Their clear markings hadn't saved them from all enemy fire - stitches of holes from .50cal and 13mm fire pockmarked the sides. Fortunately their armor - meant for the rigors of space warfare - had held thus far. They came swooping into the site just as the first Stealth team broke into the area.

Onboard the 53rd the flight controllers looked over the battle plans. "Assign 2 squadrons to support the Syskeyia landings. Assign another squadron to cover Der Angst while their ground forces regroup. Keep the two squadrons on the DB fleet, and have two more move up to mid-range to engage the WV airpower." Admiral Foxx ordered. Orders went out and the aerospace fighters began to move. A squadron was assigned high cover, another high reserve, and the rest were ordered to continue hit and run attacks within Knootcap itself.

01-09-2003, 00:16

The EOTED scout vehicles heading from Voorpark deeper into the Hague - those that don't meet the occasional Silver Turtle or Thelas outpost, that is - seem to be travelling through deserted streets.

The Djinn UCAV (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=32494) fighters reach the shoreline, travelling at massive speeds - their sleek hulls powered with similar engines to those used in the Melkor engagement, burning through the air at Mach 7 and taking advantage of their lack of pilots to execute turns with g-forces that would crush any person within their fuselages - using these to their advantage against the incoming Sunset AAM and SAM fire. Indeed, they are so mobile that - were it not for their sheer numbers, and lack of space for them to dodge in the formation they adopted out at sea - they would have taken no casualties. As it is, sixteen fall at long range, and another nineteen from the front and middle as they hit Knootcap airspace.

The first wave that flies over Knootcap are the Combat Air Control configuration, mounting AMRAAMs and ASRAAMs. The first wave of these takes advantage of the intrusion of the Syskeyian plane intrusion, matching altitudes with them and soon covering the grounds between them - confounding SAM missile locks from SATO troops, darting in and over and around - and launching their paired ASRAAMs at the hapless and clumsy transports. Then, continuing on their original mission, they break free - and into the squadrons of Eurofighters from Knootoss, planes from Lavenrunz, and the two squadrons of Sunset aircraft. Against these, the Djinn use their incredible turning speed to launch homing AMRAAMs at range, then deploy chaff and dive into, under and around.

The second wave of Djinn has a different configuration. Again, using the Syskeyian planes - slow, clunky, and heavy - as cover, they drop Paveway II guided bombs on the Syskeyian material as it reaches land. Laser acquisition systems guide the 945 pounds of Tritonal explosive death down onto the hapless ground forces. Then, these too launch their complement of two ASRAAMs against the Syskeyian airdropping planes.

The third wave of Djinn has yet another purpose - SEAD. The enemy surface-to-air missile defences by this point have been engaging the Djinn for a while - allowing the HARM missiles, that home in on radar transmissions, to align themselves - heading with horrendous accuracy into the ground based surface-to-air missile sites possessed by SATO.

There are ten waves, in total, each fulfilling their mission - bringing death to the enemy.

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Sergeant Reay swore as she looked at the hulking and imposing mechs of Diablo_NL within the grounds of the Binnenhoffe, and her team - newly repossessed of certain heavy anti-armour weapons - were scattered around the parliament area.

"Alright. We have reason to believe that there are people of worth inside that building - possibly Burns, possibly Vogels. We need to extract them. Those mechs can't really get inside easily, and they're huge. Sherman, Merrylsbyre, you're out here. Set up remote HAW weaponry, try and distract those mechs. The rest of us are heading in, maps displayed on HUDs, and we're going to scour the main hall for survivors. How the mechs work is uncertain, but they don't rely on sight - that's for sure. With any luck it's going to be thermal imaging, so our gel-compacts should keep us almost invisible to them ... but no chances. So keep those barrages random but frequent, ok?"

Her men nodded, and she lead all but two into the parliament building via a handy manhole cover and quick trek through the sewers. The two left behind moved into position ... taking cover in buildings to set up small Tow-2B missile systems on rotating tripods, covering areas of the Parliament building. They then moved away from said missile systems, relying on cameras and remote controls to fire them if the mechs came into view.

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OOC:

Gave people plenty of time to respond, so ...

Syskeyia, you're welcome.

All SATO: please remember anything approaching from Voorburg area is going through roads that are boobytrapped and being monitored for big troop movements so the buildings can be collapsed.

Diablo_NL: the Tow2B missile is designed for penetrating massive tank armour. It has two explosively-charged penetrator warheads, and they come in on a flyover shoot-down mode - ie. they're fired quite high, and then their targetting systems lock on to the target (the mechs). The penetrator warheads have one at the tip and one slightly up from the tip to increase hit probability. Anything they hit and penetrate will - basically - be incinerated by pyrophoric effects. In the event the mechs are seen, six of each missiles are fired per mech, up to a maximum of being able to target four mechs before the spec-ops would have to set up new tripods.

The Whispering Voices fleet is <closer> to the EOTED fleet, but is waiting - as are we all - for Dyelli to post casualties from Der Angst and Ma-Tek and Nod to post movements. I'll not get involved 'til they've done that.

There are 1,000 Djinn in total. Each wave is 100. The first wave, fourth wave, seventh and tenth waves are Air-to-Air configurations, designed to engage enemy fighters. The second, fifth, and eighth waves are Strike configurations, designed to destroy land-based materiel and personnel. The third, six and ninth waves are Suppression of Enemy Air Defence waves, and fire things that lock onto radar. That's a lot, but Djinn are wonderfully, wonderfully cheap - no pilots is very handy. ^_^

Djinn casualties will be posted when I've seen what other people took from them. The Djinn are basically incredibly maneouverable, but slightly lacking in dogfight abilities (they aren't controlled by AIs, merely knowbots). Each packs two ASRAAMs, and those are mainly being used to try and down the Syskeyian transport planes - although the Air-to-Air configurations are also reserving two for use in fights against enemy planes. The Djinn are linked at the top of the page, and have been slightly modified from the original Austrin-Ontis design (especially the engines, which were tested with varying success in the Melkor conflict).

Thelas

01-09-2003, 00:31

Syskeyia

01-09-2003, 00:38

Knootian coast, southwest of Den Haag (The Hague):

Thank God for Western Asia, Admiral Dhan thought as the MTHEL lasers protected the fleet and the invading forces. The newly fitted laser programs treated the incoming Djinn like missiles, and dispached them accordingly. Fast as the Djinn were, they were no match for the spped of light. Few, if any, Djinn survived.

The beach was flooded with troops, tanks, and what not as the fifty Wasp-class assault ships, fifty Tarawa-class assault ships, fifty San Antonio-class assault ships and fifty Harpers Ferry-class assault ships unloaded their troops, vehicles, and equipment. Landing craft dropped their payload on the beach, returned to their ships, and unloaded more payload like clockwork.

It was not a painless landing however. While the MTHEL systems took out the Djinn before they could do major damage, a few Djinn managed to drop their Tritonal bombs on the landing forces, killing a good number of troops. Nevertheless, most units remained intact.

F-35Bs STOVL strike fighters and RAH-66 Comanches helicopter gunships provided air support as the four infantry divisions, four armored divisions and four artillery divisions made their way to the northeast. Their eventual mission objective was clear: take control of the Parliament building, then take strategic positions around it and engage Dominion troops.

For now, however, it was a race for the Binnenhof.

Den Haag

"Looks like your comic's been blown to bits," Pfc. Peter Suhnaki remarked as a C-17 exploded above him.

"Ah, it probably fluttered out of the plane," replied Wimkah as he readied his bayonet.

The Djinn attack caught the Syskeyian air force by surprise. Upon realizing what happened, the Syskeyian F-16 and F-22 pilots fired tehir AIM-9X Sidewinders at close range, destroying a significant portion of the WV wave. The Djinn, however, had done their work: Around 75-100 C-17s were destroyed.

Meanwhile, on the ground, one of the Syskeyian airborned troops looked out of his Gavin and saw something very peculiar: cameras. Survelliance camers, it seemed, ones that went all the way down the street. Ones that, by the looks of it, were put into place very recently. Talk with other soldiers revealed the same things- cameras, placed not too long ago, watching evey street.

The talk quickly reached up the military hierchary....

To: Lavneurnzian, EOTED and other SATO forces in The Hague area north/east of Parliament
From: Brigadier General Ignatius Chimbuang, commander 38th Airborne Division

Word is it from my troops, and troops from the other airborne divisions, that the streets between the Haagse Bos and the Viaduci have been lined with security camera. Rumor has it that the area's booby-trapped. I request to cease all advances and start no new ones until the situation can be figured out.

In Christ,

Brig. Gen. Chimbuang

God bless,

The Republic of Syskeyia

Ma-tek

01-09-2003, 00:48

Sunset

01-09-2003, 01:06

OOC: WV, that's not a few Djinn's. Given their level of sophistication they are EXTREMELY expensive, pilots or no. Are you absolutely sure about those numbers?

IC:
The Republic fighters weathered the storm fairly well - there were 1500 of them after all. And Djinn's weren't used to manuvering at .3c. The Republic fighters were used to battles at decent fractions of c, making the Djinns painfully slow to the gunners and their optical targetting software. DA-100's pivoted as Djinn's passed, coasting on their verticle grav's and taking shots at their retreating forms. Most assumed the DA-100 was a standard fixed wing jet fighter - they were proved wrong when it showed off the manuverability that made it survivable in deep space combat.

Instead of bothering with missiles that were better saved for slower targets the fighters stuck to phasers. Hard to dodge something going .8c after all. Still the fighting took it's toll - nearly a hundred DA-100's had been brought down when their shields failed. Some limped off, but other spiraled in - pilots and gunner ejecting in many cases keeping the rescue shuttles busy.

Lavenrunz

01-09-2003, 05:28

A voice breaks through static on a predetermined RF frequency,

"Lavenrunzian forces, please verify readiness. One click for yes."

[OOC: I'm assuming that Lavenrunz and EOTED arranged a particular frequency for comms, and also assuming that nobody is jamming in this particular area. If jamming is in effect, I will remove.]
OOC: I was not sure about the idea of jamming here; the possibility of communications being poor anyway exists, and nearly all air assets are aimed at attacks.

IC:
"CLICK" is the reply.
Imperial Marines nearest EOTED are in position, listening to the pounding of artillery and ready for the order to proceed.

Wazzu

01-09-2003, 06:06

OOC: I heard there is a dispute as to the ability of lasers in this RP? May I make a ruling?

If so, I need to know.

1: POWER (not energy) of laser.
2: Area of beam on target.
3: Distance between laser and target.
4: Frequency of the laser.
5: Beam time on target.
6: Material the target is made of.
7: Anything else relevant that you can think of.

Then I can use some quick calculations to get an approximate answer/estimate of what the beam could do.

01-09-2003, 06:44

The first wave of Djinn fighters, having launched their missiles into the Syskeyian aircraft, fly out - cresting the airdropping fleet, and launching their remaining payloads at the DA-100s, before being perforated by laser fire. The advanced targetting computers mean many of the beams are accurate - piercing vital locations, exploding engines and fuel lines, or crippling acquisition computers and sending the Djinn falling.

The second wave - engaging the Syskeyian airdroppers - meets the Syskeyian Fxx's, and the human pilots - better dogfighters than the knowbots in the Djinn - cause significant casualties, with many dropping out of the air. Many of the tiny planes drop from the sky as Sidewinders penetrate them and then explode, turning the casings into so much melted and fused debris and ash. The third wave - caught between the Sunset massed airpower and the Syskeyian aircraft - are similarly pounded, although they do manage to drop most of their payload of HARMs before they crash out of the sky, showering the ground below in debris.

As the fourth wave moves to fight the Syskeyian air defence and the Sunset planes, releasing AMRAAMs and ASRAAMs galore, the waves behind it - two each of Suppression of Enemy Air Defence and the Strike ones, not to mention of the aerial combat waves - head on past, continuing to their targets, pushing through by sheer speed and numbers ...

OOC:

And wait for Lavenrunz to post, essentially, to see what her airforce is up to.

Firstly, No Djinn were hitting the Syskeyian fleet - all were headed in land over Knootcap, as stated, and hitting forces landing from the air. Basically, I sent them whilst the fleet were en route to Knootcap, simply was waiting for other people to have a chance to acknowledge them. They almost certainly go faster than ships. And I'm surprised I didn't spot those F-22s with the Syskeyian aeroplanes in the first place. Damn my satellites.

Secondly, those cameras were very small. Like spy cameras - I wasn't lining the streets with giant CCTV edifices. You can't really spot them by leaning out of a tank - give my specops some credit. Besides which, if someone got out of a tank to go and peer at one of the tiny, beetle-sized cameras - it's likely the building would have exploded (and that in itself isn't entirely suspicious giving the artillery and shelling going on).

Thirdly, this is an atmosphere, not space. ^_^ And only two squadrons were sent to fight my Djinn, with the rest sent out to other places. So ... going to assume not all of those 1,500 DA-100s engaged me, unless you have bizarre numbers that equate to squadrons.

Fourthly, Djinn are 18 mio. each, well under a third of the price of a manned Mig-39 or F-22 - and that's from the manufacturer. I have the plans. Mainly due to the fact that a vast number of complex systems in a modern fighter are entirely pilot-based - remove the need for those, and your most expensive system is merely the engagement computer, which uses software (not a highly-trained individual) and so can be replicated. And given my attention to defence (349 in world, effectively controlled, yadda yadda, top 1000 manufacturing sector, etc) - yes. Pretty sure I have them. Besides, I sent ten thousand into the Melkor war - slightly altered from normal, purchased en bulk with a slush fund generated by repayments from yet another war. If someone can have 1500 space+atmospherically enabled uber-fighters at 955 in the world gdp per capita deployed, I think I can justify 1000 far cheaper planes.

Fifthly, I believe I have not yet in this post kicked Knootoss for telling me it was modern tech only. *Kicks Knootoss*

Casualties:
1st wave Djinn (aerial combat): 100% payload spent, 78 down.
2nd wave Djinn (bombers): 100% payload spent, 37 down.
3rd wave Djinn (SEAD): 100% payload spent, 25 down.
4th wave Djinn (aerial combat): engaging other Sunset/Syskeyian air forces.
5th+waves: for the moment, penetrating due to sheer speed of engagement, and the fact Sunset only sent two squadrons in and Syskeyia's F22s weren't mentioned in the description of his airfleet and had to come in from some bizarre angle in order to intercept ... or something.

Lavenrunz

01-09-2003, 08:30

OOC: I'M waiting to see what initially happens to my troops in their pincer movement. And my air units supporting an attack on the Brotherhood of Nod's fleet. The rest of my aviation, apart from scouting and stuff, is in reserve waiting for orders from fire support officers in the field. Posted stuff!

Der Angst

01-09-2003, 10:53

ooc: Thelas, i accept Gravships, and your post read like they were on the surface. And yes, i know thay can go underwater.

Besides, i don`t use mechs, thats Diablo, i just have cyborgs and primitive AIs :P

Still, just mentioning they start somewhere is imho neccessary (That goes for Syskeia as well, btw).

Well, accepted for now. Next time better.

Btw, Thelas, i posted about a group of soldiers trying to capture a few of your men, i still wait for a reply.

*STILL waits for Dyelli ro post casualties*
*imagines a second Thelas*

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ic:

"Damn!" Guts was outraged. This couldn`t be. He had though of many things, but not about such a strike. However, i couldn`t be changed.

"Get anythinng we have in the air, to take on this fucking Dominion fighters, whatever they are!"
"We only have 144 fighters here, our reinforcements will be here in half an hour, but will need to refuel..."
"Send them anyway. GO!"

Minutes later, the 144 long range fighters that were still available (The guards of the transporters who landed the paratroopers now around the The Hague Airport) started, heading to the Sunset forces, were the latest Djinn waves seemed to head to.

(ooc: statistical data: Mach 9 in the lower atmosphere, 8 missiles (internal), and two 30mm guns (electromagnetical). The fighters HAVE AIs, but quite primitive, and are less efficient when used as drohnes, therefore with pilots in it. The pilots are mechanically enhanced, and can work under 20G (humans 10G). Their 'brains' are hardwired to the plane, so that they are the plane become one being, therefore enhancing the speed in which decisions are made. Maneuverability isn`t exactly the best, i suppose the Djinns are better. Doesn`t matter much: They tactic is to fire their missiles and guns at bulks of enemy planes, speeding up, turning and do it again, they are NOT supposed to dogfight. Missiles normally use radar/ heat/ optical guidiance.

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Der Angst, Soldats:

"Read?"
"Not yet. We have to beat a highly developed AI, it`s not THAT easy. We will strike in ~ four hours."
"Well... ok."

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DA intervention force, Knootoss:

Max Schrödinger was a soldats- officer, to work with the White Hawk groups. Rented by White Hawk Ltd., so to speak.
And now, he finally had something to do. The men that just arrived were the one sthat took the data from the SLP with them. And it was quite interesting stuff.

"Send that to Althena, immediatly."
"Will do. Useful?"
"We will see."

Sunset

01-09-2003, 12:10

OOC: DA-100 Squadrons are 100 strong (Since thats how many we have in a carrier). That's 200, plus the 100 flying high cover. 300 fighters. Plus you need to consider two factors - the SDF (Thus the fighters) are the Republic's military. We spend 95% of our time developing our space/air forces, as we have to defend a planet. That's why you've only seen limited SDF ground forces - they are limited. We also have a lot less fighters - they are of a much higher quality and the pilots have a lot more experience. You are seeing 1/4 of the SDF fighter total here. Remember that when you are considering how good Republic fighters and pilots are.

It is true that this is supposed to be kept as modern as possible(Though with mechs and Djinn's around...) - That has been slight modified to 'no space fleets or ortillery strikes' as far as I can tell.

IC:
Seeing the toll the WV air attack was having on allied forces Republic flight controllers on the 53rd ordered everything but the 2 squadrons attacking the DB fleet to engage the Djinn's. Tactical orders went out - 4 DA-100's to a fighter, shoot it down with fire from multiple angles, move to the next assigned target. The computer systems did all the work - it picked out a Djinn, assigned the four closest unassigned fighters, they targeted and fired. Of course, there were 1200 DA-100's doing this to 300 Djinn's at once.

Thelas

01-09-2003, 13:49

OOC: where is the post where you tried to capture some of my men?

IC: As a group of Thelas Shadow Guard forces moved into where the linching had taken place one of the soldiers was the first to respond "im innas anno an Morgoth" (I will throw/send/give you to Morgoth), the officer responded in Common Speach "Calm down Nalatheir, human anger over rides even thei own reason, we are all angry" to the brown shirts "Do you realize what you have done? We are here to help you right off SATO Der Angst Diablo NL and the other, these soldiers would have helped you, d@mn I knew this captian, they would have helped you, come with me, I wil get you to an exstraction zone, Thelas command has orderd a full with draw and has asked for a cease fire, we will evac you" (OOC push: will you please respond to that?)

Deep under water 500 miles from Knootoss waters the three grav-fleets are a flury of confusion, that Admiral, now a Grand Admiral is talking to a capitian.

"Captian, ready all forces for the invvasion, in another day we will near Knootoss water, and commance the final stages of attack"

"Sir, yes, Sir!"

In the transports lines are forming, soldiers are running to the armory and getting weapons, as they put on the full body armor of the Shadow Guard and of the Thelas Marines, they look like the Elven Host from ages gone, there armor gleams in the lights, blades sing as they are taken and affixed to the rifles. On the faces of the soldiers a steel determination, a determination to sweep the enemy from the land, like their for fathers had done to the orcs in ages long past, and to the soldiers that is what they were doing, sweeping the land of their facless enemies, exspept now instead of double glaves, the men carried PCCs (plasma charged cannons) and instead of horses tey used tanks and Mechs now they would fight, for country, race, life, and the freedom of a country to have thei desicions respected.

The Storm was Increasing.

Syskeyia

01-09-2003, 13:49

Still, just mentioning they start somewhere is imho neccessary (That goes for Syskeyia as well, btw).

OOC: The airborne divisions were flown in from airbases in northern Syskeyia (they travelled northwest across the Eurasian landmass, a trip which took several hours - which is the reason why one of my soldiers took a (very good) 231-page Rescue Ranger fan-comic with him- to whittle away the hours.) They made their journey while I was reading the thread. :D

The fleet took off from the port of New Nicaea, and made its way to Knootoss. They set sail at about the same time the airborne's transports took off. Naturally, they took a longer time to get to Knootoss than did the planes.

Oh, Lavenrunz, did you get notice to the message one of my airborne commanders sent to you? You haven't responded yet.

IC: The two Syskeyian Army corps (twelve divisions in all) drive northeast toward Parliament virtually unopposed...

God bless,

The Republic of Syskeyia

The Brotherhood of Nod

01-09-2003, 13:57

***Brotherhood Fleet, Knootoss Territorial Waters, Knootoss***

"Execute evasive manouver D" admiral Clipper ordered, watching screens with Lavenrunz planes and someones missiles approaching. "Get all Banshees in the air, and have them intercept those planes from two sides. Launch anti-missile missiles and move the transports away from the main fleet to the beaches, with light protection. The rest of the fleet is to engage the Der Angst fleet nearby."

"Yes sir." was the response.

OOC: Banshees are light, fast, agile planes with only light armour, armed with double plasma guns, like machine guns. Their strength lies in their manouverability ans speed.

IC: Minutes later, the missiles started to rain down on the fleet, crippling 2 destroyers and a cruiser, and completely destroying another destroyers. Meanwhile, the transport ships moved away from the fleet, with 2 cruisers and three destroyers accompanying them the last few kilometres to the beaches. There, the transports started unloading the troops and tanks.

***Temple of Nod, Cairo, Egypt***

Warnings, reports and error messages covered most screens in the Temple's communication room. Most military systems remained online, though, and even civilian damage wasn't as severe as Kane feared.

"CABAL, trace all suspicious connections from outside the Brotherhood and see if you can discover any patterns."

"Executing..."

"Luckily the Great Zebediah managed to warn us or this might have gone severely out of hand" Kane thought. "Although communication lines and infrastructure has caused minor delays, it could have been much worse."

"Detecting possible threat to global satellite network, shall I bring the Ion Cannon satellites in a defensive position?"

"Yes" Kane answered. "Do not let our recon and communications be harmed any more. Total damage so far?"

"Economic losses are estimated at 2.3 billion credits so far, the power grid is down in one sector, and civilian air traffic has been disabled in most of the country."

"Have you traced the attackers yet?"

"It seems that the Great Zebediah was correct, the attacks could very well originate from Der Angst IT companies, especially White Hawk Ltd. Do you want further verification?"

"Yes. And double the security for external connections. Then, try if you can cause them some harm by disabling air traffic control."

"Executing."

Der Angst

01-09-2003, 14:01

OOC: where is the post where you tried to capture some of my men?

here (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1440877#1440877)

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ic:

ANA:

"The battle of Knootoss goes on, so far there are no statements regarding the situation.

We are now switching to "The great ineffable Blob", the new comedy show on ANA..."

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"MOM! I RULE the world! Gimme candies!"
"Shut up, or daddy will spank you, again!"
"Bitch!"

Thelas

01-09-2003, 14:23

The Thelas Marines point their OCIWs around a corner (Yes with the camera feed into their helmets they can do that) and respond "our government told us tha Thelas ddropships will evac us" at this moment a 12 person dropship landed (one of the smaller ones) the pilot said over loud speakers, DA forces, stand down, we are here to evac the soldiers, the shutle had a green stripe, with a red cross in the middle like the WW1 Hostpital ships) as it landed two medics ran out and retreved the mn,as the DA personel could see 5 walking wounded and about 1 soldier who could really fight, the medics got them on board and attempted to lift off. (you can find the shuttle at my store here: http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=42242&highlight= it is the TT-6)

Syskeyia

01-09-2003, 14:30

IC: Minutes later, the missiles started to rain down on the fleet, crippling 2 destroyers and a cruiser, and completely destroying another destroyers. Meanwhile, the transport ships moved away from the fleet, with 2 cruisers and three destroyers accompanying them the last few kilometres to the beaches. There, the transports started unloading the troops and tanks.

The Syskeyian Fleet

"They're landing! All ships disengage offensive Nod ships, and engage landing force. I repeat, disengage offensive Nod sips and engage landing force!"

The fleet did as their admiral ordered. The missile attack ceased, and the fleet beagn to attack the landing ships.

Nod's 2 cruisers and three destroyers were no match for the vastly lartger Syskeyian fleet. The transports were cannon fodder.

Soon the fleet opened fire on the Nod troops ashore.

http://www.battleship.org/images/BN/fire3t.jpg (http://www.battleship.org/images/BN/fire3.jpg)

The five Iowa-class battleships pounded the Nod army with its 16-inch guns. The cruisers, destroyers, and frigates did likewise with their Mk. 71 8-inch naval guns. (http://www.g2mil.com/8inchguns.htm) Super Hornets attacked Nod troops on the beaches while Tomcats provided air support.

The Nod forces were not getting off the beaches unscathed, that was for sure...

God bless,

The Republic of Syskeyia

The Brotherhood of Nod

01-09-2003, 15:39

OOC: You cannot just assume you destroyed my landing fleet. Besides, my main fleet is close by, you really couldn't get past it unnoticed.

Syskeyia

01-09-2003, 16:45

OOC:
Firstly, No Djinn were hitting the Syskeyian fleet - all were headed in land over Knootcap, as stated, and hitting forces landing from the air. Basically, I sent them whilst the fleet were en route to Knootcap, simply was waiting for other people to have a chance to acknowledge them. They almost certainly go faster than ships. And I'm surprised I didn't spot those F-22s with the Syskeyian aeroplanes in the first place. Damn my satellites.

OOC:Ohh, yay my F-22s (and F-16s) and your bad satellites! :D ;)
I guess the landing was unopposed after all.

Secondly, those cameras were very small. Like spy cameras - I wasn't lining the streets with giant CCTV edifices. You can't really spot them by leaning out of a tank - give my specops some credit. Besides which, if someone got out of a tank to go and peer at one of the tiny, beetle-sized cameras - it's likely the building would have exploded (and that in itself isn't entirely suspicious giving the artillery and shelling going on).

OK, they guy who noticed it was a sharpshooter (I have one sharpshooter in every infantry squad), who was getting into a strategic position when he noticed the cameras, and then other sharpshooters noticed them as well.

Besides, originally the guy looked out of an APC, not a tank. ;)

OOC: You cannot just assume you destroyed my landing fleet. Besides, my main fleet is close by, you really couldn't get past it unnoticed.

Well, your main fleet was going off to engage Der Angst, so I thought they'd be far away enough that my fleet could engage your landing force with little problems. Besides, 2 cruisers and three destroyers wouldn't standmuch of a chance against 5 carriers, 5 battleships, 10 cruisers, 10 destroyers, 5 frigates, and 10 Submarines. Attack them if you like. Oh, and my transports are still close to my fleet for protection. o you'd have to go through my fleet to protect them, though all my troops are on the grounds and heading for Den Haag at full speed.

God bless,

The Republic of Syskeyia

The Brotherhood of Nod

01-09-2003, 17:00

Well, your main fleet was going off to engage Der Angst, so I thought they'd be far away enough that my fleet could engage your landing force with little problems. Besides, 2 cruisers and three destroyers wouldn't standmuch of a chance against 5 carriers, 5 battleships, 10 cruisers, 10 destroyers, 5 frigates, and 10 Submarines. Attack them if you like. Oh, and my transports are still close to my fleet for protection. o you'd have to go through my fleet to protect them, though all my troops are on the grounds and heading for Den Haag at full speed.

God bless,

The Republic of Syskeyia

OOC: Obviously, when my main fleet spots your fleet going towards my landing fleet, they'd turn around :wink: I'm going back to whenever you decided to attack my landing fleet and changed your course towards the landing zone.

IC: Admiral Clipper was watching the sea, when his assistant called him to the bridge. When he got there, he was told of a hostile Syskeyian fleet moving towards the landing zone. "Turn around. Assume interception course with the Syskeyian fleet. Cancel the attack on the Der Angst fleet, protecting the landing forces is a more important objective."

"Sir, the Syskeyian fleet is much larger then what we have here. We'd be obliterated."

"Then we will die in the name of Kane. We have no other choice but to buy the landing troops as much time as possible. My order stands."

"Yes sir."

Thelas

01-09-2003, 17:24

In an anouncment to day, Thelas Millitary High Command has stated that the keels (the bottom of the hull of a ship, it also means the firs part o a space ship/gravship constructed) of two new Grav-Fleets, to replace the fleets lost, in other news, over 500,000 new trainies are being sent through their paces today, to replace the solder who gave their lives for the people of Knootoss

imported_Diablo_NL

01-09-2003, 17:55

ooc: Thelas did you buy your mechs from a store (like benderland) or make them yourselfs?
Because I'm ignoring all stores that have no clearly defined ammount of a product.

Thelas

01-09-2003, 18:12

OOC: made them, with basis off of Mech Warrior and the Battle Mech univerce.

p.s. do you know a good place to find pics of: The Daishi, Madcat and Shadowcat?

imported_Diablo_NL

01-09-2003, 18:28

OOC: made them, with basis off of Mech Warrior and the Battle Mech univerce.

p.s. do you know a good place to find pics of: The Daishi, Madcat and Shadowcat?

www.solaris7.com
www.chaos-march.com
http://www.classicbattletech.com/cbt_links.html (many good sites.)

Ma-tek

01-09-2003, 19:00

The upper deck of the mighty Semir-randil appears to ripple as her double-sided (and, in some cases, triple-sided) armour plating revolves in fits and starts; fifty EF cluster beam defence plates swivel into position. Comms plates revolve into position, with some 15% of the surface of the vessel now a transmitting antennae of sorts.

Immediatley, she discharges static interferance into the atmosphere - jamming comms frequencies with great effectiveness. Almost the same instant, a microwave beam linkup between the two Devastator escorts and the Semir-randil springs into place, maintaining fleet effectiveness.

And a single comms panel activates its laser comm system, spurting a single burst of encrypted data towards a MISAT in orbit.

Lasers beam around the MISAT network several dozen times in just a few seconds, no doubt to reduce the likelihood of the enemy determining just who the EOTED warship was calling.

* * *

To the south of the Knootian conflict, off the coast of France, the IDS Vanguard recieves an encrypted tight beam laser transmission.

The CommOp on the bridge calls out to the captain in a relaxed tone - things are just too easy out here, apparently, as the CommOp even manages to sound vaguely bored - "Incoming transmission from IDS Semir-randil, sir."

Glancing up from a particuarly challenging game of Pong, the captain bobs his head and orders, "I'm listening."

IDS Semir-randil reporting potentially heavy naval resistance. MISAT surveillance reports large mass of vessels moving in from the west on our position. Request surface reinforcements; current power core efficiency level is optimum, but we do not have enough power at the current time in storage to maintain optimum defence level. Repeat: we do not have enough power at the current time in storage to maintain optimum defence level. Please redirect at least six Devastator class cruisers for Battlegroup Defence duty.

A tag follows: Orders verified by High Command.

The captain sighs, and waves a finger at the CommOp - who lumbers over, stretching his legs as he does. "Lieutenant... order the Rihad's Revenge to take her wing out, and divert to Knootian waters to support the Semir-randil Battlegroup - and make sure they get the idea that the order is urgent. Captain Cundur is somewhat... more relaxed than most, if I recall. Reinforce the urgency if you need to; this has High Command priority. - The Rhea and her wing are to remain in position."

The CommOp nods, and jogs back to his station, tapping a control and speaking silently into his LSR to relay the orders to the Rihad's Revenge.

* * *

Six Devastator class warships peel away from the centre of the Vanguard Battlegroup, heading north at full speed - just above 44 knots.

[OOC: The laser transmission is unlikely to be intercepted, but if you think that you had the capability to do so, let me know how and why, and I'll get back to you on it. If you have no chance of intercepting, then you do not know that six additional EOTED naval warships are en route to Knootian waters.]

Lavenrunz

01-09-2003, 19:07

Opposing the Brotherhood Fleet:

The Wachtmeisters as well were designed for aerial combat and immediately counterattacked aggressively, not only launching missiles but also daring the dogfight, their autocannons blazing away at the enemy.
Bow down thy heavens, O Lord, and come down. Touch the mountains, and they shall smoke.
"Over targets now. Release."
The Feuerkatz fighter-bombers released their bombs.
Cast forth lightning, and scatter them; shoot forth thine arrows, and destroy them.

Schevenigen:
~ Secure Transmission ~
Admiral de Goethe to Syskeyian Paratrooper command:
Our forces in the Hague have encountered trouble with engineered traps and explosives and you are advised to proceed with caution.
~ End transmission ~

The Hague:
As the artillery barrage continues to pound the enemy occupied areas...

Captain Westhus led his company through a nightmare of rubble. Water was flooding part of the street they were clambering through--it looked more like an earthquake zone than a city. More than once they saw traumatized citizens wandering like zombies, caked with blood and dust.
"Hey," he heard one of his platoon sergeant's growling, "Leave them be."
"But sergeant--"
"Just keep moving, marine."
Westhus was grimly approving. Could not afford to pity these people, could not afford to stop for anything. He pitied the poor bastards on the wrong end of the 155 mm shells and Landsknecht missiles too--but war was hell.
BOOM! Somewhere, he heard troops from his own battalion screaming and then cut off by falling rubble.
Oh, bastards...the marines don't stop for death...you'll find that out... he was wary though and had his combat engineer officer come forward.
"Fritz," he said, as they knelt behind a ruined concession. "See that? Only a short ways from here to the parliament buildings. I want you to sweep for any unusual signals--I want to know if we have mines ahead."
He turned then to his Intelligence and Recon platoon commander. "Teresa, take your force along with his and see what you can sniff out. Stay low and out of trouble."
He got a terse call from battalion command, who had probably gotten one from brigade.
Colonel Letz was indeed riding her battalion commanders hard. Booby traps?
"Colonel," said the unusually high and breathless voice of a forward company commander, "The street looks like a damned tossed jigsaw puzzle, and I've got dead and wounded..."
"Of course you have dead and wounded, captain. This is a war. But we are marines and you will advance if we have to provide a meal for every vampire in Kain Shevertero!"

01-09-2003, 19:15

The remaining Djinn raced through the air, far outpacing the Syskeyian F-22s and F-16s that had raced to join in the fight. The SATO troop positions - particularly the Empire of the Eternal Dawn and Lavenrunz troops - to the east of Knootcap took the brunt of the bombs, with SAM emplacements HARM-missiles being spread evenly amongst the SATO forces. Some were picked off by Sunset DA-100s, but rarely before entire payloads had been launched at the ground and with most Djinn getting off their pairs of ASRAAMs at their aggressors. However, by the time the vicious aerial fight is done, a large number of Djinn have spiralled into the ground. This isn't always a consolation, however. Djinn merely damaged or crippled by laser fire, rather than taking hits to fuel tankers, attempt to crash into enemy aerial and ground assets - cascading flaming fuel, and melting metal onto the ground. Those that survive bank at insane angles and begin to head back out to sea.

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Sergeant Reay moved low through the building of the Parliament, observing the chaos and confusion. So far, the Diablo_NL mechs had just been clunking around, not really achieving much, and the building was apparently empty of SATO assault teams - at least, if there were any they were invisible to sight, LIDAR, radar, and everything else.

Then she head something. A breath of air, perhaps, drawn into the creaky and bombarded old building? Gun ready, she crawled to the corner of a long line of seats, and then held a little camera on a small fibreglass rod around the corner. And spotted Burns, yellow and huddling.

Bingo, you snivelling little bastard.

The mechs hadn't got this far yet, but she knew there was precious little time. And she didn't trust Burns at all. It was a simple matter to tranq him with her dart gun as he peered around a seat in the other direction, the dart embedding itself in one of his thighs. He slumped.

Five minutes later, the specops were back in the sewers under parliament, when she sent the signal off for more TOW 2Bs to be remote launched at the Diablo_NL mechs to cover their escape with their valuable and unconscious charge. Instead of popping out of the sewers right at the entrance to Parliament, they headed south-east, where the only SATO presence was the Clanger army. They were rapidly caught up by Merrylsbyre and his companion.

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OOC:
Djinn are pretty much 201x tech rather than space fighters with lasers, but hey ^_^. With a multi-million dollar software program you could fit a current UCAV with a few missiles and set it out to do things. The engine is by far the most advanced thing about it.

Syskeyia: because the F-16s and F-22s weren't deployed there at the start, they pretty much had their fill in the previous intercept. The Djinn are just faster, and outpaced them. Please post losses from ground troops paradropped into Knootcap and the F-16s/F-22s engaged in the initial confrontation (ASRAAMs and AMRAAMs are pretty darn good). And those cameras are a) still the size of beetles. Sharpshooters just won't spot them; and b) deployed on the east of Knootcap whereas you landed in the south-west. You really have no reason to find the things.

Sunset: alright, your squadrons are insanely huge. However, the Djinn are easily going fast enough to reach their goal before the DA-100s can redeploy (Mach 7 travelling the length and breadth of Knootcap in about ... 30 seconds). So I'm sticking with the 300 DA-100s (well, 200 since 100 already got shot down) that were engaged for the moment, the others can try and destroy the empty Djinn on the way back. And 200/4 (four DA-100s per Djinn) gives a casualty rate of 50 per cool-off period ... however, not every laser hit or barrage will be guaranteed 1 hit kills, and the Djinn move rather fast. So assuming a reasonable cool-off period (given it takes a lot of power to fuel an atmospheric laser), I'll post casualties accordingly in a second.

Lavenrunz ground, EOTED ground construction have about 500 guided bombs incoming each. Der Angst ground has 300 bombs on its main approach, which is pretty much in Knootcap by now. Allied SAM sites have (for the sake of argument) 100 incoming HARMs each (taking into account defence loss, Djinns being shot down, blahblahblah. So significantly less than could have been dropped).

Lastly, I'd like to see Knootoss post Dyelli Beybi casualties since they're really holding us up, SATO should be smashing us evil types by now. ^_^

Instead of posting casualties from the Djinn-rapage, I'm going to post survivors ...

Air combat Djinns: 173
SEAD Djinns: 103
Strike Djinns: 265

All payloads gone ^_^

Parliament building and Diablo_NL: The Tow-2Bs, description posted in detail in previous post, are being remote fired at the mechs. No-one displayed any interest in the parliament building after Knootoss or my last post, and everyone who was close has posted since, so I thought I'd get out there.

01-09-2003, 19:16

Double post.

Lavenrunz

01-09-2003, 19:38

OOC: I'm a little confused, so please help me out here. The only units I have standing still really are the 3rd brigade and support at the beachhead, and the 2nd brigade with EOTED. The first brigade, the tank battalion and recon are all on the move. Can you tell me WHICH forces are targeted, or do you mean all my operational areas or what?

Ma-tek

01-09-2003, 19:49

[OOC: I'm a little confused, also. Can you tell me just how you pinpointed the position of the EOTED forces, exactly? It's not like they're doing much, and they're not in a high-visibility area, unless I misunderstood the map. Still... suppose that's the end of my ground forces involvement.]

The EOTED IDF GF forces are obliterated by the bombing.

Sunset

01-09-2003, 22:55

OOC: Shoot them in the back? Gladly...

The Republic fighters watched as the Djinn's raced away. They followed slightly slower, taking shots at the engines as that was the largest cross section. They knew the WV fleet was out there though - not going to get too close. Half switched over to the automated missile targetting systems - the computer could override the gunner and target and destroy SAM's if need be. The pilots also looked for any signs of landing Djinn's.

Anything that looked to be slowing for a landing got a Hunter AST launched at it. Simply enough the Djinn wouldn't know it had a missile after it (optically guided), and it would land and be destroyed. They were willing to take the risk that the Djinn's were slowing because of engine trouble, but there is a specific flight pattern associated with landings, especially UCAV landings, and the gunners and pilots knew it well.

In the south-east of the city the '0' division was moving forward again, surrounding pockets of (appparently unmoving) armor and destroying them. Stealth suits would move within range, fire a burst to pin down troops, then pull into cover. Multiple suits did this at once, keeping their opponents pinned while the heavy Crisis suits turned the flank and chopped them to bits with burst cannon fire. Tanks got a warm welcome from the fusion cannon carried on the other arm.

OOC: The other reason I'm not launching missiles at the UCAV's at all times is that these are Anti-Starship-Torpedos. They will simply shred a modern frigate, and are a bit of overkill on Djinn's. But if the Djinn's land on the carriers, then are destroyed on the deck/in the hangar by a mach 9 Hunter... Mmm, well, you have -0- way of knowing this. The sky is too crowded and the Hunters are optically guided - no lock on for you to know about. Course they could just not land, which means I can shoot at them all the way out to the horizon. And don't assume slow firing rates, DA-100's are definately more advanced than Djinn's.

Ma-tek

02-09-2003, 00:11

[OOC: K, so the Djinn's go at ... what, 7 mach?

Okay. Someone remind me why I can't use air support?]

Sunset

02-09-2003, 00:17

[OOC: K, so the Djinn's go at ... what, 7 mach?

Okay. Someone remind me why I can't use air support?]

OOC: You can't? I haven't seen anything to that effect.

Ma-tek

02-09-2003, 00:31

[OOC: K, so the Djinn's go at ... what, 7 mach?

Okay. Someone remind me why I can't use air support?]

OOC: You can't? I haven't seen anything to that effect.

[OOC: No, I can't. I'm allowed to use it defensivley, but I had to agree not to use my AF offensivley. If I had, then... well, let's just say those Djinn's would be given a run for their money.]

02-09-2003, 00:40

The Djinn flee the scene of the battle as fast as they are able, executing horrific turns in order to avoid missiles. Sadly, the lasers that stab out ruthlessly from the Sunset DA-100s cut into the Djinn, knocking a number of them out of the sky. The rest continue close to their pontoons, within the Whispering Voices fleet. A few are pursued by Hunters, but the MTHEM emplacements on the Whispering Voices frigates knock those out with ease.

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The warm, unpleasant water and the moist atmosphere of the sewers was - for the special operatives at least - mercifully filtered out by their NBC-protected body armour. For the unlucky Montgomery Burns, however, who slowly drifted out of his daze, only one thing was clear: he wasn't in Parliament any more, and he was seemingly unconstrained by implements of capture or torture.

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Again, going nowhere fast, the Whispering Voices fleet approaches the Empire of the Eternal Dawn one. Customised Tomahawks and Harpoons are loaded up, as are torpedos, and computers calculate exact angles, degrees and times for the optimum assault.

Meanwhile, aboard the HCHK Elgate, a special munition is loaded into the torpedo tubes. Long and bulky with odd stripes of copper and platinum across the top, it defies estimation.

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[OOC: K, so the Djinn's go at ... what, 7 mach?

Okay. Someone remind me why I can't use air support?]

OOC:

'Cos engines at the moment can propel sleek nonpiloted aircraft at Mach 7+, and the SATO forces are using spaceships with lasers. I'm using not-particularly-good automated aircraft with modern weaponry... oh and SATO have planes doing Mach10+ and you have missiles at Mach27 and a fleet with insane defensive capabilities. Happy? :p And for those asking, my talk about modern tech is based on this post by Knootoss on the Dominion board:

1) Umh, I dunno. What was the last thing they did? I dont remember. *hides in shame*
2)Well.. its already a bit crowded but if you are willing to read through the entire thing and RP a bit storylike you can. Do remember to announce your fleet first. (Dont let it pop up out of nowhere please. )

EDIT: as for future tech, please leave it OUT. This is a modern tech RP and so far everyone has kept to that. Space can only be used as a launch platform and no ortillerying and stuff.

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Montgomery Burns
~New leader of the Knootian Conservative Party
~Heir to The Great Dictator who will ultimately restore Knootoss to its former strenght.
~Legitimate ruler of Knootoss.

"We thought, because we had power, we had wisdom"
-Stephen Benét

However, it would seem that so far that delimiter has been totally ignored. I'd rather keep to it, but I did take the liberty of ensuring I called up some Wisps earlier. Perhaps it just applies to Dominion forces /shrug.

Lavenrunz:
Sorry for not being specific. Half to your group with Ma-Tek. Half to your tank battalion. So 250 on each of those. It's not too hard with guided bombs to bomb moving tanks - especially if they're going slow 'cos of Syskeyia using OOC knowledge to spot my tank traps.

Ma-Tek:
You were spotted because you did an orbital insertion of your tanks. By definition, that's massively high profile. Oh, and I use other people's satellites and my own. Oh, and I claim absolutely zero chance of decrypting that transmission, although it's possible I detected a laser beam going into space. However, in the havoc of the moment, my watchers just record it and hope it's not a sign that the EOTED ships are targetting me. Still waiting for either Dyelli or Knoot to post Dyelli casualties. Reinforcements aren't a problem, as long as they arrive at reasonable speed (ie. not until well after I've engaged, since my delay is due to Dyelli. *Kicks Dyelli*)

Sunset:
Yes, I'm aware that pretty much everyone except Knootoss and Lavenrunz are using teh ub4rt3c|-|z in this thread, and I am well aware that Djinn don't have lasers or anything like. Please post a response to Wazzu's earlier question about your lasers so I know exactly how to respond to their hits and give exact casualties. Especially about your exact power system, which determines cool-down rate (just 'phaser' doesn't give me much idea on how to determine said casualties).

Clangerland:
I want my specops to meet Clanger soldiers. I have this really cool image of a Cockney specop saying "Clangers, sir. Thaasands of them," as the specops hole up in a fortress or something ^_^ Hence I'm going south-east towards Rotterdam (that and there are no troops of either side there *until* Rotterdam.

Djinn estimated casualties from Sunset bombardment: moderate-heavy.

Sunset

02-09-2003, 01:03

Sunset:
Yes, I'm aware that pretty much everyone except Knootoss and Lavenrunz are using teh ub4rt3c|-|z in this thread, and I am well aware that Djinn don't have lasers or anything like. Please post a response to Wazzu's earlier question about your lasers so I know exactly how to respond to their hits and give exact casualties. Especially about your exact power system, which determines cool-down rate (just 'phaser' doesn't give me much idea on how to determine said casualties).

OOC: Each wing has 1 Micro-Fusion Torus powering a type 4 phaser emitter. Each puts out 100 TeraWatts per second. Hope that give you what you need.

Lavenrunz

02-09-2003, 01:25

Captain Hartmann had just time enough to hear a high pitched scream, and the last minute warnings of the Air Defense Artillery who had begun pumping 30mm rounds in a cloud over the tank battalion.
Then his tank ruptured, the turret hurled into the air, fire gouting from it like the blood of a dragon; smoke roiled and fiery explosions tore the tanks of the lead company apart. Screams were lost; rubble, metal and body parts were ripped and flung about in the miniature firestorm.
Lieutenant-Colonel von Hotzendorff was appalled. By this time the enemy were fleeing, chased by anti aircraft and counterattacks, but it meant a big delay. He ordered Armored Recovery Vehicles to the fore, under cover.
"Oh, my poor horses." he thought. He tried not to think of Captain Hartmann and his officers toasting one another before their departure.
He contacted Lieutenant-Colonel Metzinger, commanding the Recon Battalion.
"Find us another way round this mess." he said. "This is a nightmare." he opened the command hatch of his vehicle and immediately had to put on his gas mask against the choking stench.

The Second Brigade fared worse; the missile barrage was a terrifying shock, and the Imperial Marines were lost in moments of deafening howling explosions that filled the world with black dust and whirling shattered material that tore through people if the immediate explosions did not. The fourth and fifth battalions took heavy casualties, even in their vehicles.
However, the new brigade commander--the brigade's command vehicle was struck so that pieces of equipment had flown through the compartment like shrapnel and left a bloody mess--ordered an immediate attack with every autocannon on the enemy vehicles--which were nearly gone. But it had them greedy for vengeance, for certain. Rather than being merely stunned with disbelief, it enabled him to have them advance on the Silver Turtle positions.

An Intelligence and Recon platoon of the First Brigade took cover in the shadow of some buildings and carefully took stock of the situation at the Parliament buildings.

Syskeyia

02-09-2003, 04:06

IC: Admiral Clipper was watching the sea, when his assistant called him to the bridge. When he got there, he was told of a hostile Syskeyian fleet moving towards the landing zone. "Turn around. Assume interception course with the Syskeyian fleet. Cancel the attack on the Der Angst fleet, protecting the landing forces is a more important objective."

"Sir, the Syskeyian fleet is much larger then what we have here. We'd be obliterated."

"Then we will die in the name of Kane. We have no other choice but to buy the landing troops as much time as possible. My order stands."

"Yes sir."

BB-14 R.S.S. Sacred Heart
Knootian Waters

"Sir, Sir!' a young lieutenant cried out on the bridge.

"What is it, young man," replied Admiral Dhan.

"The main Nod fleets ceased moving toward the DA fleet and is heading toward us!"

Makes sense, the Admiral thought. We attack their transports, they come attack us.

"Okay, here's what we do. First order of business, we destroy those warships defending the transports. Then the battleships Chesterton and Belloc will make short work on those landing ships, making sure to bombard any Nod troops that make it onto the beach. For the rest of us, once the warships guarding the tranports are gone, we focus are full might and attention on the Nod fleet."

"What about the our troops? You know, the one we landed?"

"They've got plenty of air cover, with all those F-35s and Comanches from the assault ships and all. We've got a job to do."

The admiral's orders were carried out.

God bless,

The Republic of Syskeyia

02-09-2003, 06:22

OOC: Huge apology here from both me and dyelli beybi. He has gone away for a holiday (skiing, the lucky sod) and asked me to look after this thread for him, post casualties and the like, as he didn't have time to explain. I then proceeded to go out clubbing, and forget all about nationstates...
IC: assume one dyelli beybian sjhip destroyed for each of the missiles fired at them (i'm still reading what i've missed) mainly the frigates and stalingrads. (these tend to take the brunt of any fire) this is higher than it should be, as I've assumed that the dyellians trusted so much in their ECM/EW protection they didn't activate auto missile defence until two late. (fast missiles after all)

02-09-2003, 06:37

Satellite transmissions were faked, to get enemy satellites under control. Electronic sharemarkets (ooc: If there are any, whenever i attack something that doesn`t exist in the nation attacked, just ignore it ^_^), banks, the traffic light systems, power plants, airport coordination, ANYTHING they could get access to (anything that isn`t a closed network but has connections to somewhere else, satellite uplinks, etc.) was attacked. All connections from this nations to the outside had to be eleminated. And they tried. Informational warfare.
(ooc: I assume the really important military networks in the attacked nations are are CLOSED. I also assume supremacy in this field of warfare, the WBO started a project to counter the CACE- superiority in this sector, which is so far quite successful (and expensive), + i have access to several WTE projects even more enhancing my capabilities in this sector (i pay for it with my tiny tinkle winkle army). Nod`s CABAL could be a match for the attack, i think he will take the least damage of all attacked nations)
as far as dyelli beybi is concerned, 90% of their military organization would be destroyed by this attack, and no civilian systems harmed. they don't use any electronics for any of theat suff dyellian banks are ran by clerks with little bits of paper, and traffic lights are unheard of. however, mass rioting continues in cyro today after the disruption of "slaughter of sin" halfway through it's second series.

02-09-2003, 06:58

Sunset

02-09-2003, 07:08

OOC: Well... Hmm. Appature is about 3cm, though it tends to spread in atmosphere. Time on target tends to vary, though that is a lot of energy for even a ms of contact. Range is of course variable, though it is likely from 100-1000km.

Der Angst

02-09-2003, 11:58

IC: assume one dyelli beybian ship destroyed for each of the missiles fired at them (i'm still reading what i've missed) mainly the frigates and stalingrads. (these tend to take the brunt of any fire) this is higher than it should be, as I've assumed that the dyellians trusted so much in their ECM/EW protection they didn't activate auto missile defence until two late. (fast missiles after all)

ooc: Too much. Actually, the missiles have 250kg warheads, means single hits wont destroy larger ships (destroyer upwards), but only (heavily) damage them.

Second they are programmed to hit preferably larger ones.

The endless planes, as well as my planes haven`t fired yet, so it`s just mine and Endless missiles... that were 144 of me and some (no idea how many) from Endless Inlands.

So i would like to say: most larger ships (battleships, cruisers, carriers) damaged, perhaps (but not neccessarily) a few completely sunk (But the missiles tend to hit above waterline, so the chance is not TOO high), while the main force of the smaller ones is still there? Please note that ECMs ARE useful against my missiles, as the GPS uplinks do not work perfectly when you jam radar (That IS possible since when? 1940?), reducing their accuracy by 40%. I`m assuming ~ 30% of the missiles hit (say... together with endless missiles... 100) around 50 ships, half of them larger ones.

I forgot what exactly Dyelli Beybis fleet consisted of, but i would suggest you rethink your/his casualities. Btw, i assume Dyellis carriers launched their planes before being hit (If they were hit) as i now post the aerial attack ;)

as far as dyelli beybi is concerned, 90% of their military organization would be destroyed by this attack, and no civilian systems harmed. they don't use any electronics for any of theat suff dyellian banks are ran by clerks with little bits of paper, and traffic lights are unheard of. however, mass rioting continues in cyro today after the disruption of "slaughter of sin" halfway through it's second series. Exactly the opposite of what i though o.O

Yay, that should make my bombing Raid easy :P

---

ic:

Knootian sea, attack on Dyelli Beyby fleet:

The Endless Island and Der Angst planes met halfway, and a few minutes later, they were there. The Dyelli Beybi fleet was hit badly, that was obvious.

"Wow..."

However, the masses of smaller ships it had, were a considerable danger, as their air defence, al together, was horrible. horribly strong.

Soon the first missiles hit, the first ones of many.

Sure, they had anti- missile defences in their planes, but the sheer mass of defence was enormous.

But, this time, they didn`t do wrong what they did wrong when attacking the Thelassian fleet. This time, they launched the missiles without evven seeing the enemy fleet.

512 DA bombers, guarded by as many fighters, who engaged the approaching Dyelli Beybi planes, together with more than 400 Endless Island fighters and bombers attacked. A rain of missiles, more than 2500 of them, was launched at what remained of the Dyelli Beybi fleet.

Anti- missile systems of the enemy started working, more than one missile crashed into the sea, hit by the defences, but more were coming.

Then, they returned...

They had considerable losses, however... this was surely a victory.

And none of the pilots taking part in this would forget this day, the beauty of the missile rain... The beauty of death

(ooc: the disadvantage of my overkill tactics: i slowly run out of missiles ^_^)

---

"Amazing results..."
"True."
Althena and her technicans were staring at their screens. It was true, what they expected, a complete breakdown of civilian live in Dyelli Beybi, didn´t happen. But what happened was even greater. They wouldn`t be able to do much, after this strike.
"This is... great."

---

The pilots of the bomber stream were now quite near... 500km from their designated position to launch their attack on the Dyelli Beybi coast.

It was dawn here, not evening as in Knootoss.

The pilots were tired, but that didn´t really matter, there wwas something to do for them. They had now entered the 'danger- zone', were interceptors from Dyelli Beybi and allies could actually hit them for the 15 minutes they had until they would reach their firing positions.

Now the hot part would begin. Soon.

The one advantage they had but didn´t know they had: The electronic attack made it nearly impossible for Dyelli Beybi to actually SEE them coming, to know where they were. He would have to hope for his allies.

---

Knootoss, Nod invasion:

"Damn, they`re coming!"

They weren´t many, and they weren`t exactly meant to fight off a massive invasion.

Where the hell are the Knootian forces? Leutnant Max Bauer though, firing with his light MG at the approaching Nod- forces.

We will have to retreat soon.

He cursed himselve, the universe, and esspecially the idiots responsible for the scattered landing operation.

He, with 200 men, 5 spidertanks and 5 heavy tanks at the right flank of the Nod invasion attempt, against thousands of enemies. Oh, of course he had an advantage;: They did defend, they were in acceptable positions... and there was quite a bit of chaos at the beachhead, allowing him and his men to 'fire at will', so to speak.

However, this couldn´t work forever.

He knew there were allied forces landing somewhere... he could only hope they would come soon.

Another one., he though, seeing a Nod- buggy trying to check the beach dunes, and firing his 20mm flechette- assault rifle, watching the buggy disintegrate iinto a mess of blood and metal.

"Get ready to retreat, all! We wont be able to hold this position for much longer!"

---

The hague, approaching DA forces: (ooc: Thelas, i assume you send more and more dropships?)

Slowly, they walked further, always searching for possible threats.

Thelas forces were slowly retreating... Soem were suspicious, but after all, this were Elves fighting for Elf- haters, perhaps they regained their common sense...

Couldn`t be long until they would hit hostile forces, again...

Thelas

02-09-2003, 13:43

forget this post OOCly, for right now Thelas is still evacing

Der Angst

02-09-2003, 14:02

*wonders how the gravships were able to not to be detected by 72 subs blocking the different fleets from the ocean ~100- 200km from the coast (see previous postings)*

*also wonders how three gravfleets are able to transport hundreds of mechs, thousands of troops, millions of men*

*wonders how many gravships in each fleet*

Completely ooc post, because this seems to be more than a bit ridiculous.

imported_Diablo_NL

02-09-2003, 14:33

ooc: You say Heavy Autocannons. But there is no such thing (unless your playing Mechcommander 2. Eeewww) You got ((Clan) Ultra) AC/2/5/10/20.
If you take the lightest of the biggest version you wont have much ammo.
I don't use the Mechwarrior game stats, but the Battletech stats (like it should be) See Ultra AC's are prone to jamming. That's not something you see in the pc game. (16.2/3% chance of jamming.)

Valinon

02-09-2003, 15:54

Lord Adonis massive force rolls into the outskirts of Knootcap. The screams of Needle interceptors and bombers riddle the air as they complte the last bombing runs against massed Dominion troops. The deep thrumming of jet coptors escorting the ground forces are a permanent factor. Now comes the roar as Valinon artillery try to engage the remaining Dominion massed troops. The tanks, light armour, and infantry are ready to seize the Knootoss capital.

******

In Amsterdam, Lady Hanse tries desperately to contact the rescued Knootoss MPs. She is trying to organize and emergency session of the parliament.

02-09-2003, 18:18

The Whispering Voices fleet appears to be spreading out a little, into an almost half-moon or crescent shape around the EOTED fleet - massively reducing its vulnerability to massed attack.

OOC:
Sunset: thanks for details. Can I ask what sort of containment field readings I'd get if any from observation?

Assorted other people: feel free to post some casualties at any point ...

Lavenrunz

02-09-2003, 18:39

The Lavenrunzian Fleet continued to move towards Knootoss...

The Hanse:

As armored recovery vehicles were moving up to make room for the tanks, with combat engineer vehicles burying their dozer blades in rumble to haul it aside, two of the tank companies under Major Uhlrich had begun to move around the area. Scattered Silver Turtle forces had opened fire on them and it had slowed them down also--but mostly what had resulted was the covering infantry company counterattacking, supporting by 120mm guns of the Grendel IIIs.

The First Brigade's I&R Platoon was very near Parliament now. Colonel Letz was in contact with a Fledermauss pilot who said that the way was clear.
"The entire Brigade will advance by companies to cover the entire building." Colonel Letz ordered.
With joy in their hearts and fierce eagerness, the Imperial Marines began a more rapid advance on the Parliament Buildings.
Warily, bearing in mind what had befallen the Second Brigade and the armored battalion, Colonel Letz ordered Air Defense Artillery to be ready for another attack.

Syskeyia

02-09-2003, 18:43

Knootoss, Nod invasion:

"Damn, they`re coming!"

They weren´t many, and they weren`t exactly meant to fight off a massive invasion.

Where the hell are the Knootian forces? Leutnant Max Bauer though, firing with his light MG at the approaching Nod- forces.

We will have to retreat soon.

He cursed himselve, the universe, and esspecially the idiots responsible for the scattered landing operation.

He, with 200 men, 5 spidertanks and 5 heavy tanks at the right flank of the Nod invasion attempt, against thousands of enemies. Oh, of course he had an advantage;: They did defend, they were in acceptable positions... and there was quite a bit of chaos at the beachhead, allowing him and his men to 'fire at will', so to speak.

However, this couldn´t work forever.

He knew there were allied forces landing somewhere... he could only hope they would come soon.

Another one., he though, seeing a Nod- buggy trying to check the beach dunes, and firing his 20mm flechette- assault rifle, watching the buggy disintegrate iinto a mess of blood and metal.

"Get ready to retreat, all! We wont be able to hold this position for much longer!"

OOC: Remember that the Nod transports are being...dealt with by my fleet, and two Syskeyian battleships would be bombarding what Nod forces landed ashore. Not to mention I have twelve divisions runbning unopposed northeast toward Parliament, if they're not there already.

I'm waiting for Nod to post his stuff about the sea battle.

God bless,

The Republic of Syskeyia

Sunset

02-09-2003, 18:48

OOC: Woot! A big target!

"What the holy f... Who brought grav-ships? Why did they bring grav ships? Who cares?" the operators in the flight control center aboard the 53rd said amoungst themselves. "Kill them." Admiral Foxx said. "Right - anyone left with anything - target is being fed. Loose all." "We are going to need more ammo - get on the horn with Jameson, see what he can do." "No need Admiral - he's already calling."

"Good afternoon Admiral. I brought gifts..." Carrier after carrier dropped out of warp and began dropping fighters and assault shuttles from their bays. As soon as their bays were empty they left and were replaced - the Republic clearly put a high value on Knootoss.

The computer targetted the three gravships, fed the targeting data to the fighters via MST to avoid EOTED's jamming, and any fighter with any missile capacity left dropped their Hunters which sped off to kill the grav-ships. 200 Anti-Starship-Torpedos targetted each grav-ship. Large sitting ducks they suddenly had missiles coming at them from all directions - missiles that had been designed to kill grav-ships.

OOC: Thelas, that honestly is overdoing it. If the grav-ships were big enough to contain thousands of tanks and a million troops they would have grounded far sooner, unless they are miles wide, in which case they would have hit subs. Consider these missiles launched as they breached and as the landings began - It would only take 2 minutes for flight control to send out the orders.

Thelas

02-09-2003, 18:59

OC: drat, forgot HOW many soldiers I was sneding, foget the landing post, due to hpysical imposibility

Sunset

02-09-2003, 19:09

OOC: You still going to be landing at some point? Cause I still got missiles left... ;)

The Brotherhood of Nod

02-09-2003, 20:04

The Brotherhood of Nod

02-09-2003, 20:20

BTW, Der Angst, I ordered CABAL to counterattack your information war by trying to bring down your air traffic :wink:

(and I mean that literally...)

02-09-2003, 20:37

Ma-tek

02-09-2003, 20:45

02-09-2003, 21:02

The Djinn, having proved almost entirely ineffectual in getting the SATO forces on land to admit to losses, begin to rearm on their pontoons with small lifter arms attaching missiles to the neatly-parked vehicles.

OOC:
Fine. Don't take losses. :/

Hadn't noticed you take the losses, since they were edited into a previous post.

Sunset

02-09-2003, 21:11

OOC: I've only got limited ground forces, and they are moving through TST turf. Doubt you want to bomb your own allies - though DB did a good job of that earlier.

Since Thelas doesn't seem to be landing, time to put those fighters to better use.

IC:

The DA-100 pilots watched the Djinn's land on long range optics. "Payback time..." many said to their gunners, who agreed and began opening up on the relatively stationary fighters. DA-100's came to a screeching halt, hovering in mid-air while their gunners took shot after shot at the immobile fighters. More DA-100's had been lost due to the Djinns, lowering the amount of firepower that could be unleashed, but still...

4 Squadrons of DA-100's rose to 20km - the longer horizon giving them greater reach and allowing their shots to fall on the pontoons themselves. Gunners came close to overheating their arrays in their zest to destroy as many as possible. The more careful shots focused their fire on the missile ports and gun pods of the WV AA defenses, seeking to detonate the missiles and possibly their ammo stores.

Thelas

02-09-2003, 21:12

Sunset

02-09-2003, 21:15

OOC: You still going to be landing at some point? Cause I still got missiles left... ;)

And this time, my anti-missile systems are going to be very active (I realixe that with modern anti-missile systems I should hav shot down about 50% of the missiles)

OOC: We'll be waiting... Hunter's arn't exactly modern though. I've toned them down for atmospheric combat - normally they hit about .6c and are in the 1/4kt range. A little inappropriate to be using semi-nukes here thought.

imported_Diablo_NL

02-09-2003, 21:46

ooc: Finally getting around to posting WV's attack on my mechs. But let me get this straight. You got TOW2B launchers hidden. And they are able to fire. "6 of each (2) missle at four mechs before needing to be replaced? If so that makes 48 missles. You also talk about that they take a fly-over pattern. I just like to know a few things.
1. How can you have 48 missles hidden?
2. How large are the missles?
3. What is the reload speed?
4. If they take a fly-over pattern. How do you suspect them to be usefull in a urban enviroment?

Thank you.

Syskeyia

02-09-2003, 22:29

Admiral Clipper looked at the Syskeyian ships moving into position to attack the Brotherhood fleet, and sighed. This would probably be his last battle, but at least he would die in honour. "Where are the Banshees?" he asked. "They have returned from the strike against the Lavenrunz bombers, we lost 23 of them...the 57 remaining have now started to run attacks against the Syskeyians." the assistant reported. "Bombard the Syskeyians with everything we have. Scatter the fleet and launch the Apaches. All 40. How is the landing going?" Admiral Clipper asked. "We landed 30.000 troops so far, and some 400 tanks. The Black Hand division has also disembarked." "Send them away from the landing zone. Notify Cairo that they are to lead them from here", Clipper ordered. "Yes sir." The ships defending the fleet won't hold out much longer, only 2 ships can still fight". "All ships are to attack with everything we have. Tell all forces to finish the battle on the beaches quickly and to move away from the landing zone in various directions. They should meet again at the locations they are notified of."

"Yes sir."

Knootian waters

And thus the battle began. As soon as they could. the Hornets landed and were re-equipped with anti-ship missiles, with wingtip Sidewinders for air defense. They just as soon took off, followed by Vikings and Prowlers, hunting the scattered Nod fleet. The F-14s began to engage the Banshees, the Cruisers and destoryers began to fire their missiles at the Apaches and Banshees, and the other Syskeyian warships began firing on the Nod fleet.

Meanwhile, the Chesterton and Belloc began to bombard the landed Nod tanks and infantry as much as they could until the Nod forces were out of range.

Den Haag

"General Seng, sir, I've got some good news and bad news"

"Tell me the good news first?"

"We have reports that Lavenrunzian forces are very near Parliament and may take it before we do."

Yes, that's ... that IS good news, the general thought to himself. Pride is a sin, humility a virtue, pride a sin...

"And the bad news?"

"Nod managed to land two to three divisionson the beach and they've been giving Der Angst forces a beating, sir."

After a bit of consultation, a decision was made. The other Syskeyian army corp in the group, Expeditionary Army Corps I, would continue to proceed toward the Parliament building. If SATO forces were already there, Corps I would proceed to form a defensive perimeter around the complex, taking up strategic positions in the center (?) of the city.

As for Seng, he had some Nod to catch.

The skies above Knootoss

"Sir, the Djinn are re-arming."

"$%#@! Well, the surviving C-17s are almost out of Knootian airspace... all fighters, prepare to re-engage the Djinn."

God bless,

The Republic of Syskeyia

02-09-2003, 22:37

OOC:

Will deal with the lasering of the rest of the Djinn pontoons after I've engaged EOTED, since that's been delayed due entirely to Dyelli and basically I'm just waiting for confirmation from EOTED to go ahead with it.

And yay for being targetted by 100 terawatt lasers with a range of 1000km. I don't think I quite hit Knootoss enough yet. *hits Knootoss*

Diablo_NL:
1. They were cached around the area. They're not that big (man-portable). Each missile has 2 warheads (they're not double missiles).
2. 1.1m
3. The auto-feed on the tripods takes sixty seconds (yes, I'm aware that return fire could quite well have destroyed them in that time).
4. It's only low flyover, as in they angle up slightly til they can detect the target then go back down. Basically it allows slight indirect fire provided the targets are big and obvious or exactly located (like mechs).

My description was a bit unclear however. Better to look at it as one wave of six missiles heading towards six of the eight mechs. Then the next wave, then the next, with a potential four waves.

imported_Diablo_NL

03-09-2003, 06:12

So, six missles are fired in a wave and it takes a minute for the next wave to be launched?

03-09-2003, 06:53

So, six missles are fired in a wave and it takes a minute for the next wave to be launched?

Yes.

Der Angst

03-09-2003, 13:04

ooc: hmmm...

so, if i get this right: Thelas Gravships will arrive shortly, at first at my subline (which definitely isn`t strong enough to hold them off, but there will be fighting), then beyond the surface fleets (mainly EOTED), then against the troops at the coast... did i get this right? Good.

So, going on...

---

ic:

The survivors retreated, trying to make contact with allied forces, Nod forces behind them... they were superior, could possibly take on an enemy ten times larger than tehy were... but without ammunition...

Syskeyia was their hope.

---

The hague:

The DA forces marched foreward, together with other allies, like the Lavenrunzian forces. At some positions, they even met each other, jokes were told around, it was a happy meeting.

Now, finally, they reached positions of TST troops... the battle begun, again.

---

DA, Soldats Ltd.:

"INCOMING!"
It was a joke, of course. But there the attack came.
"Informational warfare sucks..."
"Yeah, esspecially if the enemy hits back..."
This attack was a real problem, because it hit what COULD be hit.

The Thelas attack tried to hit everything, with the result also the open, but Quantum/ no n- linear protected networks were hit, without any results, due to simple superiority in speed or logic.

This time, traffic control was hit, where older systems worked...

Still, the defences were up quite fast, thanks to the fast reaction due to the Thelas attack...

Still...

more than 100 domestic flights and 13 int. flights had to be cancelled...

and one...

Int. flight #374/823, coming from Vinyatrion, heading to Mönchengladbach...

Air control was down, and would be for a couple of minutes...

And there wasn`t anybody to even hear them...

When it was over, the loss of ~ 500 men, women, and children was mourned, ~ half of them Menelmacari citicens...

(ooc: general costs of the electronic attack: a few hundred thousand angry people and 1- 2 bn M€)

---

"Arrived, missiles clear, fire!"

They were lucky, no- one had opposed them.

Now they could strike.

528 heavy bombers fired their missiles... their max- payload was limited, but 2112 missiles with 500kg warheads headed towards the Dyelli Beybi coast... ETA 15 min.

Aims: Large ships, large buildings.

How beautiful...

It was beautiful, watching the missiles flying away, while the planes turned...

Like a giant formation of swans... beautiful.. elegant, with their gracious wings heading towards their destination...

For a moment, the pilots forgot that this missiles would bring death and destruction, and, although satellites had spotted and identified military aims, the optical identification tech as well as the military aim identification made by the satellites wa`sn`t perfect... 10% would hit civilian aims, that was the calculation they made... unfortunately, it wasn`t possible to do it otherwise.

---

Message to the Knootian command, highly encrypted:

"We run out of missiles, and need a safe place to rearm, otherwise our fleets wont be of much use anymore. Please make sure there is some harbour with Int. or military Airport nearby so we can get our neccessary supplies. Your allies in the Netherland region, as an example.

---

"So... Nod attacks syskeyia?"
"Yeah. Not sure who will win, though..."
"ok... how many frigatte- subs do we still have... 72, correct?"
"Ummm... yes."
"Good. send half of them south, they have to strike not, send a message to Syskeyia about it."

We have send half of our frigate- subs, 32 of them, to engage Nod as well.

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OOC: Ummm... lasers with a range of 100- 1000km?

Damn, you should remember that you might hit neutral aims, passenger jets passing by far away from the war zone :P

Lavenrunz

03-09-2003, 15:00

The Djinn, having proved almost entirely ineffectual in getting the SATO forces on land to admit to losses, begin to rearm on their pontoons with small lifter arms attaching missiles to the neatly-parked vehicles.

OOC:
Fine. Don't take losses. :/
Whoa. My tank battalion is halted, an entire company wiped out, the 2nd brigade has lost its commander and has only two battalions left. I've taken hundreds of casualties and both those units are ineffective currently.

Lavenrunz

03-09-2003, 15:05

Marines of the 3rd Brigade, bringing medical assistance and hot food, rolled transports and trucks up to the Der Angst positions nearest Schevenigen, with cheerful friendly insults and comradely hellos.
From the artillery posts near the Der Angst forces advancing, there were outright cheers, and cries of "Give 'em hell!"

The 1st Battalion of Imperial Marines, meanwhile, with Colonel Letz herself riding proud in the command hatch of her KM25, moved out towards Parliament, with the rest of 1st Brigade occupying the streets immediately surrounding it.

OOC: And if someone's in there, I wish they'd respond...
Also, Whispering Voices, you really should check my post where I posted the effect of the missiles. I assumed some would miss or whatever due to movement, but generally I made it a devastating attack on those positions, I think.

Valinon

03-09-2003, 15:31

OOC: Valinon forces are moving to link up with Lavenrunz.

Lavenrunz

03-09-2003, 15:44

OOC: Care to send my merry lads and lasses a coded message or something? You probably have the callsigns at least for the division HQ at Schevenigen and for the Fleet. Just so I know which marines you are linking up with.
IC:
Destroyer Markgraf Heisenberg was moving through thirty foot waves through the Atlantic when lights were seen high in the air by one of the deck watch.
"Mother of God..." she muttered, and then screamed, "Sound collision alarm!"
The captain saw out of the windows the sudden oncoming carrier loom like a glacier and bash the bow of the destroyer aside. It was like being hit by a tidal wave; it dipped the destroyer deep into the trough of one of the waves a tons of icey water suddenly roared over it like a waterfall.
The collision rocked the carrier; from Command and Control Rear-Admiral von Ehrlich staggered and demanded, "What the hell happened?"
"Your Excellency..." stammered the officer of the watch, "I think we hit one of the other ships!"

Valinon

03-09-2003, 15:46

Tarasovka

03-09-2003, 15:48

Valinon

03-09-2003, 15:53

OOC: Wasn't for me. I was called in by Mr. Vogels, then when Tator was assassinated I tried to stop the near annexation of Knootoss by the Dominion under the auspicies of NOD. So I'm going to withdraw if Knootoss no longer supports this. I'm currently awaiting his telegram.

Alcona and Hubris

03-09-2003, 16:20

"Arrived, missiles clear, fire!"

They were lucky, no- one had opposed them.

Now they could strike.

528 heavy bombers fired their missiles... their max- payload was limited, but 2112 missiles with 500kg warheads headed towards the Dyelli Beybi coast... ETA 15 min.

Aims: Large ships, large buildings.

How beautiful...

It was beautiful, watching the missiles flying away, while the planes turned...

Like a giant formation of swans... beautiful.. elegant, with their gracious wings heading towards their destination...

For a moment, the pilots forgot that this missiles would bring death and destruction, and, although satellites had spotted and identified military aims, the optical identification tech as well as the military aim identification made by the satellites wa`sn`t perfect... 10% would hit civilian aims, that was the calculation they made... unfortunately, it wasn`t possible to do it otherwise.

OOC: Hmm, well I would have orginally asked which direction you came from...but I'll assume it was from the south...Also, most of his nation is settled inland based on the map...

IC: Off the coast of fasta benji, a small carrier group had been heading home towards the Squall Straits...they had ignored the bombers until the missle launch...on board confusion errupted...

"Who the fuck was that! Scramble the patroling Hornets to intercept...I want those buggers down...Now...call Vrak High Command and the rest of the FKC...our territorial integrity has just been violated..." screamed the Alconain Commadore...

A squadron of twelve F-18b Hornets divert and head on an intercept course...

Der Angst

03-09-2003, 16:36

OOC: I was talking of terrestrial forces. Finally, I think we should wait until Knootoss posts again. Otherwise this whole conflict is pointless and we have all just becom imperialist agresssors fighting to force whims on another sovereign nation.

[OOC: Isn't that the case? :shock: :shock: :shock:
Besides the official reasons I mean? :shock: :shock: ]

ROFL.

You have a point XD

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ic, to cover ooc post with some substance:

Max moaned. He was dying. He though about his wife, his little daughter... He hope a comrade would be with him, but he was alone.

He could see the Nod forces advancing... they weren`t a match for them...

Hopefully the other did it

For a short moment he watched his belly, and the hole in it... he could see his bowels slowly emerging from the hole that was once his bellybutton...

He didn´t cry, although the pain was horrible...

But it was kind of funny, actually, to watch it... He never though he had such a cruel humour...

Finally, he closed his eyes...

Marie...

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Syskeyia

03-09-2003, 16:47

The survivors retreated, trying to make contact with allied forces, Nod forces behind them... they were superior, could possibly take on an enemy ten times larger than tehy were... but without ammunition...

Syskeyia was their hope.

A Syskeyian M113 Gavin spotted a large group of ragged people.

The gunner mounted his turret. The infantry squad burst out of the Gavin and took up firing positions...

...only to crack a simle as they saw it was troops from Der Angst.

OOC: Could you please RP the reactions of the Der Angst troops upon seeingh the Syskeyians. I have this mage in my head of the wounded, blood-stained, battle-wearied DA troops encountering this huge, fresh Syskeyian force. Remember that I send six whole divisons to help you (2 infantry (mechanized), two armored, two artillery)

The hague:

The DA forces marched foreward, together with other allies, like the Lavenrunzian forces. At some positions, they even met each other, jokes were told around, it was a happy meeting.

Now, finally, they reached positions of TST troops... the battle begun, again.

The three Syskeyian airborne divisions accompanied the Lavenrunzians and DA forces, making their way with Gavins and M8s across the muck and ruin toward the Binenhof. (sp?)

We have send half of our frigate- subs, 32 of them, to engage Nod as well.

Knootian waters
Thank you, Der Angst, the admiral thought.

The 1st Battalion of Imperial Marines, meanwhile, with Colonel Letz herself riding proud in the command hatch of her KM25, moved out towards Parliament, with the rest of 1st Brigade occupying the streets immediately surrounding it.

OOC: I have an army corps running unopposed northeast toward Parliament, so they should get there about the same time as you do.

Got to go now.

God bless,

The Republic of Syskeyia

Der Angst

03-09-2003, 16:48

OOC: Hmm, well I would have orginally asked which direction you came from...but I'll assume it was from the south...Also, most of his nation is settled inland based on the map...

ooc: Yeah, south. Originally, Vrak intended to send a few fighters to intercept me, but somehow, it didn`t work out. Actually, i thogh a few hundred fighters would wait for me... well, due to the electronic breakdown not his own, still, about one hundred...

still 12 against 432 (fighters)? o.O

well, so:

ic:

They were returning home, the missiles had been fired. Surprisingly, there wasn`t any resistance at all.

"How boring, don`t you think?"
"Yeah... ridiculous. I wonder why we came with th... wait, whats that?"

He watched his screens, and finally, it became clear... that weren`t friendly ones.

"12... how many to intercept?"
"I cannot see any others, so lets crush them. Second group, attack!"

The exciteent was great, finally, they could do something. So they weren`t all that useless...

They break off the main group, and headed to the approaching fighters, eager to kill them.

ooc: One group = 48 fighters, or in other words: 4 of mine agains 1 of yours :P

Don`t forget, i head home, and without their missiles, the bombers are a bit faster then before... i assume your fighters will be able to catch my units, but not for long... 5- 10 minutes of battle i presume. Fight tactic as always, small groups trying to engage anything that comes near them.

Der Angst

03-09-2003, 17:10

ooc: btw, the man with the hole in his chest... he was the only non- cyborg among my troops (except Noir, the telepaths, and the knights of Paris/ Enki), and only there because... i forgot what my troops are like in that post T_T

(And cause i really like the scene)

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ic:

A Syskeyian M113 Gavin spotted a large group of ragged people.

The gunner mounted his turret. The infantry squad burst out of the Gavin and took up firing positions...

...only to crack a simle as they saw it was troops from Der Angst.

OOC: Could you please RP the reactions of the Der Angst troops upon seeingh the Syskeyians. I have this mage in my head of the wounded, blood-stained, battle-wearied DA troops encountering this huge, fresh Syskeyian force. Remember that I send six whole divisons to help you (2 infantry (mechanized), two armored, two artillery)

ooc: i doubt that, considering that they are cyborgs... still, they will need maintenance :P

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"Finally, you`re here!"
The Hauptmann who led the group was obviously relived. They were ten, half of them missing parts of their mechanical bodies, mainly limbs. The sparks coming from the 'dead ends' their electronic parts now met, looked quite funny, and somewhat... romantic, giving the sunset that took place behind them.
It was a very odd situation. But reality came fast. To fast.
"There are still around one hundred of us, the others... dead. All dead.
"You look... sad?"
"I would... i would cry if artificial lacrymal sacks weren´t that expensive... well, we have to be fqast, they will come shortly. Are you strong enough to strike back or is defence the better solution? (ooc: I doubt six divisions are all at one place so that everyone can see them :P)"
The very moment he asked, a few shoots could be heard, the head of the Hauptmann exploded right in front of Gavin. The rest turned and returned fire.

How will it end?

In fire.

imported_Diablo_NL

03-09-2003, 17:33

The mechs stood there in the Buitenhof area, overlooking Binnenhof and parliament. When suddenly six missles roared through the air at one of the summonor mechs. Loud explosions could be heard each time one of the missles hit.
The missles hit the mech in it's left leg and rear, doing some damage.

"Look out! Hidden SRM-6!" Shouted the pilot of the mech that was hit. "Where is the launcher? Where is it?" Some people shouted hecticly, looking in the direction the missles came from. Then the launcher fired again. This time sending the six missles to the Maddog. Again the loud explosions as they hit the mechs front armor, only doing mild damage.

"There! Fire! FIRE!" Liam shouted, as he fired a barrage of missles at the location. And the secondary explosion indicating that the launcher was destroyed. "Status report?" He quickly said. "I'm still here. But I got severe leg damage. Should I go back?" Said the pilot "No. You stay with us. Don't want you to get picked off all alone. Besides, we're in a urban situation. Speed is not essential. Now let's go kick some Dominion ass." He said and the mechs slowly walked away toward known Dominion positions.

ooc: I based the damage of the launcher on a SRM-6. And even stronger. I now got one armless and one limp Summoner. The Maddog has only mild damage. Wich is likely with the ammount of front armor mechs have.

Alcona and Hubris

03-09-2003, 18:00

OOC: Yes..only twelve...she's just my smallest carrier heading home...( and the remaining 50 are scrambling off the deck of the carrier...(wait 412 fighters...so that translates into 800+ aircraft total?....)

IC: The flight leader looked at the radar....
"Damn, didn't see that f*** fighter escort..." hits com switch..."Boys..our orders are to splash some of these boys...well it seems some of them want to play...so we're going to play with them...Let God and Athena guide you...off bore attack, then A and B group hit them high and low"

The Hornet fighters seem to angle back away from the incoming fighter group, about a 45 degree angle, heading back north...as the two groups close at 16 NM...24 Python 4b missles launch and swing towards their targets, spread out through the enemy formation...the fighters break into two groups and swing back towards their pray...

03-09-2003, 18:04

OOC:

Whoa. My tank battalion is halted, an entire company wiped out, the 2nd brigade has lost its commander and has only two battalions left. I've taken hundreds of casualties and both those units are ineffective currently.

My apologies. When I read the casualties I just picked up on parts of it keeping going/firing back/going round the debris etc.

And as admirably proven by Sunset, battalions and companies and brigades can have very nebulous meanings (squadrons of 100 planes). I was looking more for numbers. But thanks, and whine retracted.

03-09-2003, 18:05

William: I was just expecting them to bounce off, to be honest ^_^ so I'm fine with having actually damaged you a bit.

imported_Diablo_NL

03-09-2003, 18:10

William: I was just expecting them to bounce off, to be honest ^_^ so I'm fine with having actually damaged you a bit.
I might use mechs. But I aint no godmodder.

The Brotherhood of Nod

03-09-2003, 20:08

Admiral Clipper stood on the bridge of the battleship Force, one of the last surviving ships of the fleet. Most of the fleet had been destroyed, bombings continued. The landings continued too, although under heavy fire from the Syskyian fleet. Casualties were huge, but staying on board of the landing ships meant sudden death. The landing ships hadn't reported back for half an hour already, however. The commanders of the landing forces knew what to do. The few remaining Brotherhood ships and aircraft continued to fight back. They had no choice. They would die. For the Brotherhood.

***

The landing forces were now divided into three divisions, one going northeast (A), one going east (B) and one going southeast (C) until it would be possible to converge. The current meeting point was Delft. Each group now consisted of some 15000 troops, some commandos and approximately 300 Tick Tanks. The bombardments from the Syskyian fleet continued, but they were now far enough away to avoid most damage. "The last forces who disembarked would probably die, but that's how war works" thought the commander of group B, colonel Richter.

Valinon

03-09-2003, 20:12

Lord Adonis leads his men toward the Lavenrunz forces along with the other allied armies marching to liberate Knootoss. Attacks on his force has been light, only a few scattered engagements. The havoc created by the combined aero raid and artillery fire has apparently scattered the Dominion forces in this sector. He turns to the comm officer of his command tank.
"Send a encoded transmission to the Lavenrunz field commander, tell him that we are here to aid and assist him in their attempt to liberate Knootcap and the Hague. We have a substantial force of Valinon, Ortagan, and Knootoss personnel."
"Yes, My Lord."

******

Meanwhile, Vice Admiral Perry watches the delicate manuvers of the enemy fleets across the board. So far the navy dispatched by Valinon has been safe, its Atlantian-class submarines and picket ships have reported no major enemy fleet headed for intercept since the NOD armada passed on toward Knootcap and the Hague.
"Give me another aero recon push across the sphere. I want it stretched out to three hundred kilometers."
"Yes, Vice Admiral."
"And dispatch three of our submarines to Knootcap. They can hopefully scout out the disposition of forces."
"Yes, Vice Admiral."

******

Amsterdam, the now pulsating heart of Valinon/Ortagan military activity. Field Marshall von Richter and General Volgorba carefully watch the changing information on the holographic tactical maps.
"We must unseat the Dominion from Knootcap. If we can do that the Dominion front here in Knootoss will crumble and we can push them out of the seas soon enough."
"What of Lady Hanse?"
"She is working to call a meeting of the Knootoss parliament. We rescued most of the members from the Hague. Sadly though, Mr. Vogels was murdered by NOD personnel. And no one has seen or heard from 'Prime Minister' Burns recently, he may be dead or hiding in a Dominion stronghold."
"If we can get a vote of no confidence..."
"The Dominion will lose their support for saying they are here to uphold a freely elected administration."
"Let us hope Lady Hanse can pull together the other MPs."

Ma-tek

03-09-2003, 20:14

Many no doubt thought that EOTED had been removed from the ground theatre.

This is not so.

* * *

Any enemy radar systems get strange images, if they're developed enough to have a high enough resolution to detect an X# at all; they see multi-mach sparrows hurtling down through the atmosphere towards the Parliament building.

* * *

Some thirty X# (Rapid Insertion Model Mk2) fighters rocket in at optimum velocity, screaming to booming halts bare feet above the Parliament building in Knootoss. They wheel over, presenting the underside of their cockpits... and nobody climbs down ropes that wag their way to the ground.

The ropes move. But nobody is in sight.

Seconds later, the ropes retract, and the X#s make an attempt to move away to a safe orbital position - but the climb is much, much slower than the ascent, and they used too much power on the descent to accelerate at full power...

* * *

The three men hit the ground with a roll, and with silent hand signals, moved into positions that gave them cover from enemy snipers - who might have seen them coming in. If there are any... intel was sketchy.

Each man wears a simple embroided lightning bolt on their jet-black woolly jumpers - well, it looks like wool... anyway, they wear no obvious identifying objects - not even dog tags.

* * *

Out on the ocean, the four EOTED surface ships float amidst the flotilla of undersurface warships that surrounded them, awaiting a counterstrike from the enemy forces - for the doctrine-proscribed minute and fifty seconds, at any rate.

Yet they pass that position. Clearly... they are being cautious. Very cautious. They aren't blind, after all...

* * *

The men - Nenyans, in fact, but wearing blue contact lenses - sat quite still, comfortable in the knowledge that they were virtually invisible. Sure, they gave off heat - but a minute amount.

They were sleeping. A small rouser device in the top of their jumper would gush a chemical up their nostrils at any sign of impending danger detected on the tiny LDD they had laid on the ground between them - a passive scanning device that picks up unusual levels of thermal energy and 'listens' for footstep-like vibrations - and so they were quite safe; nobody would be sneaking up on them.

At least, that was the plan.

And these Nenyans, as it happens are not mere soldiers... they're something worse. RISE.

Sunset

03-09-2003, 20:47

OOC: The risk is quite true - it's the same with any projectile in war though. Unfortunately you cannot stick to the rules you learned in gun safety - I assure you, the other guy will not be. It would be a foolish airline indeed that would have their flights within 1000k of this position - many missiles can reach that distance if they miss. Opps, AIM-9 locked onto a civy airliner. Scratch 400 because they were dumb enough to fly that close to a warzone.

IC:
The '0' was nearing the Hague by now from the south-west. TST resistance had been non-existant for some reason, and the men swept past their positions and into the heart of Knootcap. The team that had been sent to cover the second shuttle had caught up during a 'recon-pause'. The men and women aboard that shuttle had been taken to the rear - field hospitals were being setup with the supplies dropped in by the LDSF.

"Ok - close enough. Get on the horn with SATO HQ, tell them where we are." Dean had moved up as well of course, and was right in the middle of the formation. They were moving from building to building, marking any wounded they found for pickup. "32nd, watch it. 'Mechs are approaching your position. Don't want you caught in the crossfire."

In the air...
Damaged DA-100's streamed back toward the rear as the re-inforcements came in. Flight controllers ordered each wing (10) to send their damaged fighters to the rear and then consolidated the remaining fighters. Of the original 1500, only 800 remained airborne.

Those that remained pressed their attack on the Djinns and their platforms - helped by the new arrivals. A fool-hardy squadron commander dived the entire squadron at the WV fleet, overheating his own weapons and exploding just before rising SAM fire would have erased him entirely. Debris from the explosion rained down on a ship like confetti.

At the Rear...
Admiral Washington was sitting up in bed, his right arm bandaged. Standing beside him were Wilkins, Vercetti, and Lee. Aside from some scratches they had survived the crash intact. Vercetti was still pulling shrapnel out of his armor with a pair of pliers though, which tinkled as it hit the ground. This hospital was setup on a tennis court at a country club - lots of open space for shuttle landings and parking the huge grav-transports. Around him were soldiers of every nationality - Thelas, TST, Der Angst.

"The great melting pot - a medical tent during a war." Washington commented bitterly.

Ma-tek

03-09-2003, 21:07

imported_Diablo_NL

03-09-2003, 21:13

Knootoss

03-09-2003, 21:27

OOC ok people. You have been hard at work. :wink: I have been very busy with my first days in university lately, trying to obtain books by waiting in insanely long lines and getting lost on the university campus. (praise thee political party: I at least know some people there already.) but I think I can finish up my post now. Thank you in forward for bearing with me.

At least I know what I am going to write now. So for those who worried, I am still there. I just do not have the luxury anymore of being around pretty much all day.

Ma-tek

03-09-2003, 21:38

The mechs turned toward the origin of the load sonic booms. They look at the parliament building and see the dozens of X# craft. Liam quickly orders his forces to stop and opens a secure channel to the EOTED forces. "This is liam of the 1st Reinforced Battlemech Regiment, and Alpha leader calling EOTED forces. What do you say we team up? We could use some support. Over"

The only response is a sharp staccato volley of virtually inaudible clicks.

Beat.

A barely visible microwave emission - not definable to location, for some reason (it's not defined enough, for one) sparks near the Parliament building.

At the very next instant, a mysterious signal vaults around the Earth via the MISAT network - the same type as last time: a tightbeam microwave transmission.

Eventually, after bouncing down to Nenya and back up and around the network, a tightbeam laser transmission intersects with an appropriate comms reciever on one of the Mechs, utilizing standard SATO encryption:

"We are not here."

imported_Diablo_NL

03-09-2003, 21:50

"Hmmm. Come on guys. It's just a diversion. We should get going again." Liam said and started walking toward Dominion held ground again.

03-09-2003, 22:28

Double post death.

03-09-2003, 22:29

Captain Arneson of the HCHK Serendipity lounged in his seat, watching the sensor imaging that showed the Eternal Dawn ships projected onto a white sheet of canvas, with Whispering Voices assets superimposed in a large crescent formation - spread out.

If I was one of those pussy surface captains, I'd bloody thankful for those Goalkeeper barges. Even so, I'll take the pressures of the undersea world, thanks.

"Captain, the Madcaps in the 'pedo tubes are ready, the systems set to fire as soon as we receive the signal. And the Tomahawks too."

Arnesen didn't really look tense, and that was helping his crew. He liked nothing better than a freefall before lunch, and an afternoon riding horrendously dangerous subterranean White Waters in the part-explored caverns beneath the Still Water sea. He was too much of a danger addict to believe he could actually ... die. No, that was for other people.

"Aye, Mr. Shar. Acknowledged."

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"This is Birdie-Two-Four, prepped ~~~ This is Birdie-Niner-Eight, prepped"

The voices echoed in Tara's ear as her wingmen reported in. She was having trouble breathing, for all she was trained to fly hypersonic aircraft and for all her service in the Raem conflict. The vessels of Ma-Tek had a terrifying reputation, one that had grown through conflict after successful conflict. Her heart was pounding in her chest as she waited for the order to launch her Penguins, the rhythmic rotors of her Sea Apache matching the thumping in her chest, rotation for rotation it seemed. Almost idly, she wondered about what she would do when she got home. She had good news for her boyfriend, an engineer on the ithioculture tanks.

Inside her womb, nutrients drained into a newborn life, conceived in the night of frantic passion that had preceeded the Voices' fleets' departure for Knootoss.

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Admiral Richards watched the massive datafeeds as they were converted into visual format, movements of his eye being read by laser-optics and flicking his sight from one ship to the next.

The Expeditionary fleet looks as ready as I've ever seen one ... I just hope it's enough. Ah, the Seagull. That's the one with the new Captain, Shawson. I wonder how he'll hold up? This is a hell of a first command. I feel sick ... bah. Calm down, man, you're too old to get scared now. Far too old. What would the wife be saying? Aside from "Git haem, ye daft auld fool." She would probably be right, in this situation.

Bryant's voice interrupted his brief spree of melancholia. "Richards, I'm on the Sarcastic Rejoinder. The engineers have just confirmed the MTHEM here is still operational. We're good to go. The Wisps have orders to only surface if we come under direct unstoppable assault from aerial targets. Give the order - and God Save."

Thank goodness the designers were pragmatic enough to give those MTHEMs full freedom of aim. I've not yet seen a recording of a conflict in which Ma-Tek's ships took a hit from a missile.

He took a deep breath, and made a slow count of "Five".

"Four."

God ...

"Three."

Speed ...

"Two."

My ...

"One. Fire."

Soul.

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Beneath the waves but cresting the surface, the Whispering Voices Trafalgar Sunset class submarines powered towards the Ma-Tek fleet. Torpedo tube covers slid smoothly out of the way as two MK48 ADCAPs per submarine were released and their engines initiated, propelled through the murky brine.

On top of the storm-swept sea, the ships of the line - all of them - moved into action. First to fire were the Harpoon Block II missile systems on the Redcap frigates, the missiles hurled into the wet air and towards the Semir-Randil.

A fraction of a second later, vertical launch missile systems from the Trafalgar Sunsets and the - ironically named - Vanguard Sunsets - followed suit, matching times with the surface fleet as the Boggart destroyers and the Selkie carriers launched the first round of their complement of Tomahawk IVB's, each carrying a deadly cargo of guided Brilliant Antiarmor bomblets.

Almost an entire second later, the entire fleet's guns - focused on the enemy Vanguard-class ship - began firing, filling the air with lines of metal; firing at top capacity, ignoring the standard guidelines about risking overheating the guns.

Slightly over a second later, the Sea Apache helicopters in the air and the Migs above the Voices fleet added their own friendly ordnance to the attack; AGM119B and 120C Penguins respectively lancing through the sky with the crack of hypersonics.

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Richard's projection screen displayed the blurs that were the physical ordnance being fired at the Semir-Randil, too many for him to comprehend. But he didn't let himself be distracted; he was too scared to admire the mosaic beauty of the scene.

"All ships - MTHEM at the co-ordinates given."

The Mobile Tactical High-Energy Maser systems were designed, sadly, for defending the fleet against high-speed incoming threats; none of them were individually powerful enough to be a threat to the Semir-Randil. But then, they weren't being fired individually.

What's the line from the movie? "You're cancer, and I'm the cure." Yes, much like chaemotherapy, this. A hundred beams of energy intersecting at one point; a web of energy with every node superheated although each beam is not significant. Let's just hope it works ...

Time seemed to slow down for the sailors, the submariners, the pilots and the engineers. Seamen and officers alike held their collective breath, waiting for the outcome of the executed plan.

And, most of all, praying that it had worked.

******************************************************************

OOC: Four surface ships? Thought it was one Vanguard, two Devastators? Not that it makes a difference to my attack, however.

And yes, my navy is mostly just high tech versions of British stuff (apart from MTHEM, which is based on a joint US/Israeli project).

Now for the numberwanky part (sorry, but I kind of like numbers - as long as they come with a big ole descriptive bit first). Before I start, I'll say this: the firing sequences on all of the weapon systems were initiated on a pattern designed to have everything - literally - hit the Semir-Randil at once. However, that doesn't mean it will hit the S-R like that. Movement of waves, distance variables, the size and shape of the visible portion of a moving ship - even air pressure - will conspire to mean that despite launch times, there isn't even a small chance that all of the missiles/scatter bomblets etc will hit at precisely the same point.

Anyway, here's what's being fired, with fleet numbers:

Tomahawk with ten Brilliant Antiarmor Bomblets. Speed: 880kmh.
Number:
3 per Trafalgar, 100 Trafalgars. 300 missiles.
16 per Vanguard, 50 Vanguards. 800 missiles.
8 per Destroyer, 100 Destroyers. 800 missiles.
4 per CVF Carrier, 25 Carriers. 100 missiles.

The bomblets are guided and can penetrate underwater (not navigate it though). The IC theory Richards had was that if the Semir Randil survived the first attack, it would submerge itself. Sadly, Harpoons and Penguins don't submerge.

Harpoon Block II missiles. Speed: 855kmh.
8 per Frigate, 100 Frigates. 800 missiles.

Penguin air-to-sea missiles. Speed: 1300kmh.
2 per Helicopter, 100 Helicopters. 200 missiles.
2 per Mig, 200 Migs. 400 missiles.

Guns!!!
20mm, x2 per Frigate. 200 20mm guns.
4.5", x2 per Destroyer and Carrier. 250 4.5" guns.

MTHEM
Weighing in at a totally pathetic (compared to everyone else) 10,000 kilowatts per emplacement, the MTHEM at the current fleet operable distance would individually do nothing. The goal is to get the beams "crossing" as it were, like - as Richards thought to himself - chaemotherapy in cancer. Assuming a loss of about fifty percent power in the conditions of the sea at that point, so per MTHEM 5,000kw of power.

Each Destroyer mounts 2 MTHEM systems, each Carrier 4; so 200+100=300 MTHEMs. 300x5,000=1,500,000kW of power, or one point five Gigawatts - at the point that their beams would cross, if they all crossed. What's likely to happen is one "big" node, the correct one (at the place which appears most likely to be the fuel/engine area if sensor readings can provide one, otherwise the centre/back of the Semir, where logic would dictate such a thing would be), and many "small" nodes of far less yet significant amounts of power.

Pretty sure Semi knows what masers are, but as a rough description for others: Masers are lasers that work on microwave frequency instead of visible light (longer wavelength). They work by exciting molecules in structures by photon bombardment. The beauty of them is that the wavelength causes photons to be - in essence - "propelled" through the structure, thereby bypassing conventional armour. In addition, each photon hitting a surface knocks the photon to either side of it to the excited state or "forwards", resulting in a nice little chain reaction of photon amplification.

However, as previously mentioned, these were designed to melt down little missiles, not ubergiant deathships.

Damn, this post took a long time. And yes, the torpedos are fuggin' slow. They're there to distract the enemy subs more than anything. Although - like everything else - even the slow little 'pedos are aimed at the Semir-Randil.

03-09-2003, 22:33

[OOC: Request permission to deploy G# heavy bombers, for land strikes against Dominion forces. They're multi-mach flight capable, capable of about 7 mach (atmospheric), and capable of very modern fighter-like maneuvering at full load-out. At zero load-out, they move as fast as an M# - with mildly reduced maneuverability due to their big size. No wings, but they're big enough to carry alot of ordinance - and roughly teardrop shaped, but with an angular blunt nose, like all EOTED aircraft/warships.

I'll replace this post with an IC one if a 'yes' is given by Knootoss.]

For what it's worth, if there are c-frac speed craft with 1000km range 100 terawatt lasers in here, I'm fine with you bringing in whatever you want.

I'm going to acknowledge we left 201x tech behind a while ago I think.

And Sunset, I'll do your attacks after the Ma-Tek interchange, since it sort of happened beforehand.

Knootoss

03-09-2003, 23:28

Knootoss Central Bank, Utrecht
A while back in time
Yhe computer voice sounded again: Data from WBO banking systems downloaded. …Seaching … Search complete. Displaying data now.
A huge network of accounts rolled over the screen, and the nerdy systems administrator dropped his jaw. “Holy schmanoly look at you baby. Time to call the boss.” He reached for his phone, this was certainly worthy of their attention. But while he dialled the number the accounts on the screen suddenly greyed out, displaying a small message in the corner.

[accounts no longer exists]

“WTF!”, the systems administrated told his computer. This was the most unusual thing he had ever seen in his career. He put down the horn of the telephone, “better look into this first”, as he send out an automated request to all involved banks regarding status of ownership of these accounts.

(OOC; specifically I hope to get info from the WBO countries involved, like Laverunz or EI if accounts were traced through them. I presuppose that the WBO national banks work together closely here and that information exchange like this is possible. I need you to confirm ICly that they were accounts from Soldats / White Hawk.)

Hofburg, Lavenrunz
The plane carrying the parliamentary representatives had landed, and the small delegation was quickly rushed to meet with the Lavenrunzian chancellor to talk about the political and economic situation in Knootoss.
(OOC: we will meet on MSN about it as arranged. Btw, Joanna, I think I added you now. Lady Hanse does not need to contact the MPs, they are safely in Lavenrunz and a decision will be made in the conversation that will follow. But indeed, the Lady was right to do so.)

The Hague, Knootcap
Despite the warnings about the traps, Knootian troops continued their advance approaching through Voorburg and further west into the city.
“Hold the line, stay with me!”, shouted commander Erikson as he lead a few squads across the streets. The nineteen year old soldier Gerard Uman wandered too far though, and stepped on a hastily placed antipersonnel mine. A short click and an explosion later, and private Uman was reduced to lifeless body parts scattered around. This war was making the Knootians sick. Commander Erikson looked in horror at what happened, but then regained his leadership stature: “press on!”

A few blocks further south, a gap had originated in the Knootian frontal advance by the relentless Djinn fighter attack. The infantry and armor had virtually no defence against the fighters who were manoeuvrable and deadly fast. The approach of allied fighters made all the difference for the forces on the ground, who now pressed on back into the heart of their centre of government. Or rather, what was left of it. The 56th infantry bumped into Thelas shadow guards, surrendering themselves to be evacuated out of the conflict area…

All that time, a Knootian purple-white-green flag had been flying over the small medieval tower that was the working office of the prime minister. But now the storm blew harder and the flag was ripped off by the wind. Slowly the flag spiralled downwards, as symbol of a prime minister that was no more. The flag silently landed in the grey dust before Colonel Letz’s Lavenrunzian tank The Dutch text in the white banner was barely readable: a handwritten democrats.

OOC: Thelas, I assume the Thelassians surrender themselves?
OOC: Lavenrunz, nobody from Knootoss left in the parliament building, only the EOTED Nenyans and Diablo forces are also near.

The warroom, under the rubble that once was the ministry of Defence
Several soldiers were busy near the entrance, digging through the collapsed building to get a way in and out of the building. Searching in the rubble before the thick steel doors for a streak of light.
On the inside, communications continued. Reports came in and it appeared as if the Hague was almost secure. With Thelassian forces already surrendering and TST troops being pushed back now was the time for another, bolder message.

A tactical officer shoved an optimistic report into the hands of the commanding general: “Sir, it now appears that the capital can be secured by nightfall provided things go well.”
“Can we still send radio out?”, general de Kaste asked his assistant Tanya.
“Yes, I think so… yes. We can.”
“Then send out this message to the remaining Dominion forces in the city: “Silver Turterlian soldiers. You are surrounded in hostile territory, SATO forces outnumber you massively and you have no hope of escape. Your mission objectives have failed and your Thelassian allies are already withdrawing. You can now surrender with honour. Put down your weapons and approach the SATO forces unarmed. Knootoss treats its prisoners of war well, please end this senseless bloodshed.”

Tanya nodded. “Oh, and Sir? We got this transmission from the Der Angst naval forces.”, she showed a printout of the note:
We run out of missiles, and need a safe place to rearm, otherwise our fleets wont be of much use anymore. Please make sure there is some harbour with Int. or military Airport nearby so we can get our necessary supplies. Your allies in the Netherland region, as an example.

The general frowned, but before he could say anything Tanya replied already: “I took the liberty of already requesting the seven frisian sealands for their assistance. They seemed to be most eager to help us before, anyways. And I do not think that it makes any difference that they lead this USSSR now.”
De Kaste grinned demonically, and Tanya grinned back. Tanya’s grin made way for more words, but the twinkly in her eyes remained: “who would ever suspect SATO forces reloading missiles in the middle of a Stalinist-communist country.”
“Not me”, de Kaste sat down. Make sure however to ask Angstian commanders if they are up for it, but I am sure they will like the irony of it.

(OOC: -TST, you haven’t really posted lately and SATO forces have been advancing. I would like to hear something from you please.
-I suppose the Dyelli Beybe casualties settled now too. If it is not the case tell me please, anyone.
-Angsty? Did you receive a telegram with the secret documents? If not I will tg them again.

The sewers below The Hague
Burns had drifted out of his daze, and now noticed the specops carrying him through this unknown environment. ”This must be a sewer, but who are these people.” He decided for himself that it was best to ask. With the shrill but authoritarian voice of a CEO used to snappy answers he asked the sergeant: “who are you? And where are you bringing me?”

“Lets just hope they are not SATO”, was primarily on his mind. “But why would they be crawling through sewers if they were SATO? Or perhaps the Dominion already controls Knootoss.”

Hoek van Holland
Where the NOD forces were landing, Knootians also arrived. This time the roles had been reversed and the lines of marching Knootians watched the withdrawing Angstians. One of the Knootian commanders, major-general Thijmen, rode ahead in his jeep to meet up with the Syskeyians
Watching the flat land, the major-general contemplated. ”With the Angstians already mainly out, we may not be able to stop NOD here at the coast. We may end up withdrawing all the way to Rotterdam. And what we have lost by then…”
His eyes turned glazy for a moment, but then the sand came in from the side of the soviet-built jeep. His eyes hardened “[i]death smiles at us all, and all you can do is smile back”, he thought as he saw the first Syskeyians come in thieir direction... lacking godly inspiration truly was a disadvantage at this time.

[OOC: Request permission to deploy G# heavy bombers, for land strikes against Dominion forces. They're multi-mach flight capable, capable of about 7 mach (atmospheric), and capable of very modern fighter-like manoeuvring at full load-out. At zero load-out, they move as fast as an M# - with mildly reduced manoeuvrability due to their big size. No wings, but they're big enough to carry alot of ordinance - and roughly teardrop shaped, but with an angular blunt nose, like all EOTED aircraft/warships.

I'll replace this post with an IC one if a 'yes' is given by Knootoss.]
OOC: Well… they are definitely future tech I do not really like that. I rule you can only deploy if the individual Dominon nations you deploy them against are okay with it. (TG them)
*takes all WVs hits because he probably deserves them* WV already agreed, but ask the other too if you want to attack them. I will just stick to good ol’ modern stuff for the time being.

03-09-2003, 23:35

Thelas

04-09-2003, 00:16

In the mean time, the Thelas forces began operation Delta, first, about 900 miles from the Knootos coast, transports carrying about 400,00 troops were sent to the Thelas space fleet. The Three fleets then broke up, fleet one was sent to the south, to just off of Westkappelle (on Zeeland) fleet two deployed itself just off of The Hague, fleet three was sent just off of Zanvoort, each fleet had about 200,000 troops and tanks, the fleet were ready.

In Thelas high command, a desiction was made, three more grav fleets were being sent, they were being sent to each of the fleets, they were getting ready.

Ma-tek

04-09-2003, 00:53

{The attack was of devastating potential. Sarah saw it. Sarah saw it all, as it happened, through her many eyes and ears - and she ceased all scrambling of comms frequencies, bleating with a tiny amount of power a small message to her other segments - the segments commanding the incoming reinforcements, warning them....

...it took a scant instant. She swept her 'hands' upwards, imaging the missiles coming inwards and fed all the data she needed to create a simulation of the environment in this 'mind'. Her hands reached out for the missiles - her tentactles of electricity lashed about her feet, in restrained preparation for incoming submarinal assaults...

...and she found she had no power left for an assault. Promptly all non-defensive deck components swivel, collapse, and are replaced with thicker armour plating. Unfortunatley... that only leaves enough EF coverage - due to the power restrictions - at ability threshold of 350 MMS.

Just 350 missiles per second.

Awfully low, considering the incoming.

But the spritely Devastators were sent for this purpose; this is why the Semir-randil alone has fired in anger.

* * *

A flurry of activity occurs above - and below - the Semir-randil. The IDF prides itself on rapid response; this is no unexpected move - it's war. And they're ready.

K#s, in place for a defensive war, respond with lightning speed, accelerating smoothly in a massively elegant display of EOTED air ability - it has the air of a display at an air show... almost carefree.

The following moments, however, are not. EF cannons roar to life - literally - ionizing the air for several hundred metres - and the plucky fighter-bombers are positioned in a blanket formation around the Semir-randil. She is, after all, a command and control vessel - and she cannot fight without her arms in the sky.

The air fills with thunder-like cracks, and coupled with the sound of the battle being joined by the other side - not to mention the roaring booms of the supersonic acceleration of the K#s, the sound level is phenomenal.

Amidst the cacaphony of noise, the >plops< of small metal plates deploying from under the surface to float free on the ocean waves are probably not exactly noticeable; but they are important. The tops of the surfaces iris...

...and lithe - tiny - supersonic missiles rip out, their nosecones splaying invisible laser beams out... half the power output goes to that nosecone in First Phase, and the beams have a acquiring distance of about half the distance to the horizon - when guided by MISAT co-ordination before launch. And, naturally, they are.

As a result of the high-end orbital sensors platforms being fully active, the area becomes somewhat 'hot' with different forms of radiation; radio contact becomes difficult with the high-end RADAR scans of the area from the MISATs; RADAR systems themselves lose vital resolution, on both sides; and worst of all... it doesn't affect EOTED one little bit.

Depending on perspective.

The plucky little missiles begin acquiring targets, zeroing in on incoming missiles; their mission? Seek and attatch. Once attatched, they pull the missile backwards with their MI fields - drawing the missile to a slower speed... and making it easier to pin down with PDEF systems.

* * *

Captain Dun-Menjda sighed. There would be no chance of an offensive yet. They would have to hold out. He felt confident; he had 250 EF turrets to add to the Semir-randil defence grid - and with the comms systems firmly rooted into a network, they could co-ordinate them through the same system in real-time.

There were reasons why the IDF N had never lost an active engagement. They believed in efficiency. Crisp discipline. They were ruled by Nenyans; Nenyans fear water to a degree - not phobic, however - and so they respect the oceans. That respect filters down; and they make excellent seamen - under the waves more than over them. Surface ships are recent in the Empire - which is why they are so fresh in comparison to other nations; they have been absent for long, but learned lessons under the ocean that others have not taken the time to notice.

Hence the Vanguard class. And now... the Devastator class. They would have to wait for the reinforcements, indeed...

...but fourty minutes is not long to wait, the old Menjda Nenyan thought.

He had fought engagements in the earliest submarines that had been built by Nenyan minds; weak little things, popped if you looked at them wrong - but devilishly fast under the water.

That reminded him.

"Hick, get me Sarah."

Hick nodded.

{I am wanted-}

Sarah's response came; melodic, now, and a gentle voice not dissimilar from Rialla's - suspiciously close, actually, and it says,"Yes?

"Sarah... remind our brave leader," there is nothing but respect - no sarcasm is implied or meant by this, "that he has underwater capable assault bombers, hmmm?"

* * *

He was afraid. That was all he knew. And the fear gnawed at him; gnawed at him deep inside.

He would die....

Graeir snorted. He loved fueling it. It made him burn before a battle.

He roared, "BRACE FOR IMPACT!"

The hangar bay becomes a flurry of activity; the bombers are abruptly loaded, prepped, and attatched to their EM harnesses - ready for launch, but also safely stowed. Dual systems are a favourite; if it can be used for many things... it can be used. IDF N doctrine is full of redundancies; but every redundancy opens up a new weakness to be exposed...

* * *

The MISATs came sweeping in on rapid paths, joining the sensor cluster already formed above Knootoss. Seven, in all; full surveillance, sure - but holes are now open in the EOTED satelite network. Comms from the fleet ---> the outside will now become difficult as a result.

* * *

The missiles streaked inwards.

The ships sat silently on the waves, but it appeared that their hulls were faintly gleaming.... little globules of power appeared to be crackling amongst tiny stubbles on the hulls of all three surface ships.

PDEFB clusters.

As the missiles close, the beams - white-blue and bright enough to resemble the flash of a lightning bolt - lance out with deadly precision-

{Sarah's hands lashed out, her many fingers brushing missiles and her laugh tinkling as they exploded beneath her wrath; ohhhh it was... pleasurable. These little things were so tiny, so fragile...}

-and there are close to 1500 beams per second; the ships have managed to draw several extra watts out of their reactors, apparently - but it's doubtful that it will be sufficient.

All hands on the Semir-randil brace for impact...

...and the water beneath her glows a fierce blue...... frothing streaks would be seen to vomit away from her at ferocious velocity.

Bombers are launched; but they don't bother to leave the water. Vacuum-hugged bodies sear through the sea, streaking out towards the enemy warships they have been designated to assault - and with their fingers metaphorically crossed that their bombers perform as the specs say...

Sunset

04-09-2003, 01:07

Valinon

04-09-2003, 02:43

Valinon

04-09-2003, 02:49

The warroom, under the rubble that once was the ministry of Defence
Several soldiers were busy near the entrance, digging through the collapsed building to get a way in and out of the building. Searching in the rubble before the thick steel doors for a streak of light.
On the inside, communications continued. Reports came in and it appeared as if the Hague was almost secure. With Thelassian forces already surrendering and TST troops being pushed back now was the time for another, bolder message.

A tactical officer shoved an optimistic report into the hands of the commanding general: “Sir, it now appears that the capital can be secured by nightfall provided things go well.”
“Can we still send radio out?”, general de Kaste asked his assistant Tanya.
“Yes, I think so… yes. We can.”
“Then send out this message to the remaining Dominion forces in the city: “Silver Turterlian soldiers. You are surrounded in hostile territory, SATO forces outnumber you massively and you have no hope of escape. Your mission objectives have failed and your Thelassian allies are already withdrawing. You can now surrender with honour. Put down your weapons and approach the SATO forces unarmed. Knootoss treats its prisoners of war well, please end this senseless bloodshed.”

Tanya nodded. “Oh, and Sir? We got this transmission from the Der Angst naval forces.”, she showed a printout of the note:
We run out of missiles, and need a safe place to rearm, otherwise our fleets wont be of much use anymore. Please make sure there is some harbour with Int. or military Airport nearby so we can get our necessary supplies. Your allies in the Netherland region, as an example.

The general frowned, but before he could say anything Tanya replied already: “I took the liberty of already requesting the seven frisian sealands for their assistance. They seemed to be most eager to help us before, anyways. And I do not think that it makes any difference that they lead this USSSR now.”
De Kaste grinned demonically, and Tanya grinned back. Tanya’s grin made way for more words, but the twinkly in her eyes remained: “who would ever suspect SATO forces reloading missiles in the middle of a Stalinist-communist country.”
“Not me”, de Kaste sat down. Make sure however to ask Angstian commanders if they are up for it, but I am sure they will like the irony of it.

(OOC: -TST, you haven’t really posted lately and SATO forces have been advancing. I would like to hear something from you please.
-I suppose the Dyelli Beybe casualties settled now too. If it is not the case tell me please, anyone.
-Angsty? Did you receive a telegram with the secret documents? If not I will tg them again.

Above the ruins of the former Ministry of Defence, a force of heavy assault Sardaukar is prying through the rubble using tanks with earthmover blades attached. The commander of the unit turns to one of the tank officers.
"Send an encrypt back to Lord Adonis, tell him the bunker being used as a command post by the Knootians is buried under rubble. We are wokring to clear a passage down to the bunker. See if he can transmit an encrypt to the Knootian high command."
"Yes, sir!" the Sardaukar continue to chip away at the rubble blocking the area where their information says one of the entrances into the heavy bunker is located.

******

Inside his heavily armoured command Leman Russ, Lord Adonis carefully watches the battle unfold. He studies the report from the commander sent to investigate the Ministry of Defence.
"Send a encrypt to the Knootian high command. Tell them our men are working to remove the rubble from the outside end of the tunnel."
"Yes, My Lord."
"Also, since the ERTs have evacuated, we need to send a recon squad to the parliament building to establish its positions. Finally bombard those Dominion positions to the east of us. Send in a squadron of Needlers if you have to!"

Valinon

04-09-2003, 02:49

Lavenrunz

04-09-2003, 04:03

Colonel Letz had her KM25 (OOC: just fyi, this is an infantry fighting vehicle, not a tank, that has been modified for command purposes) pull to the side. She ordered one of the infantry from the Recon Platoon that had been moving on foot nearby to bring her the flag. She dusted it off carefully and then said, "Let's move. Marines, forward!"
The 1st Brigade surrounded the parliament, and Letz herself, suddenly feeling spry as a green recruit that had just passed boot camp, went up the grand steps and into the building, flanked by wary but eager Imperial Marines. As she and the party accompanying her hurried up, other marines took up positions in the building. (in fact, the headquarters company of 1st battalion and one other company) The others, still wary of what enemy actions would come, began to occupy the rest of the square.
Colonel Letz ordered the flag restored to its proper place. The marines saluted politely, but she heard cheers breaking out, and was informed, to her amusement, that some of the younger marines had climbed to the top and were waving the Leopard Flag.
~ Transmission to General de Kaste ~
The center of the Hague is ours. Long live Knootoss, and God Save the Empress!
- General Grieg, 2nd Imperial Marines

~ End Transmission ~

The casualty reports from 2nd Brigade were appalling. A Lavenrunzian marine brigade consists of: 3 battalions of infantry, 1 heavy weapons company, 1 sapper company, and the support elements. (medics, armorers, etc). Two battalions were so badly damaged that the remnant were left helping the field ambulances from division remove the wounded to safety. It did not occur to the young Major now commanding the remnants of the brigade to ask for support or reinforcements. Those by rights went to the 1st Brigade and to the Tank Battalion, both of which were advancing.

General Grieg gave orders that Recon was to join with the Tank Battalion in finding a way through the Silver Turtle's defenses to link up with the 1st Brigade.
Meanwhile, Admiral de Goethe gave orders that her 60 combat aircraft were to take to the air at last to give some of the Eurofighters a breathing space.
Artillery had entirely ceased fire by this time, for a very simple reason. Concern about friendly fire. It was also a good time to rearm the guns and missile launchers.

Syskeyia

04-09-2003, 05:02

Lavenrunz

04-09-2003, 06:09

Vrak

04-09-2003, 09:29

To: Der Angst Diplomats
From: Vrak Diplomatic Corps
Subject: Bombing Dyelli Beybi

We have just learned of our fellow nation Dyelli Beybi has been bombed by your nation. You have just made a new enemy.

A state of hostilies now exists between our nation and yours.

OOC: note the difference. Hostilies doesn't mean war, just that they won't exactly be inviting eachother over for drinks. Der Angst, did we want to start a new thread in which we diplomatically insult eachother? :)

Der Angst

04-09-2003, 11:27

ooc: Vrak: No problem, just start it, should be amusing :D

Thelas: Still: How large is each fleet (oocly). Esspecially since 6 gravfleets sound... much

Knootoss: Telegram didn`t arrive. As for your request to EI, he wants a part of the moneya, so i have no idea wha´t his answer would be, i suggest we delay at least the EI part until he returns.

Btw, i would allow EOTED using his fighters, their stats in the near earth gravitic field are not better than what others here use, and hey, Thelas just sends in Gravfleets

Nod: You can either kick TST to come hear or play his forces, we need reports ;)

Dyelli Beybi/ whoever plays him right now: Casuality from the massive attack on the remainings of the fleet are required, as well as from the bombing raid against his homeland.

---

ic:

500 km from Dyelli Beybi coast:

"Incoming!"
The fighters reacted quickly, however, the missiles were to many... and they weren`t made for dogfighting, to escaping the missiles was hard... their anti- missile defences worked, however, the 24 missiles forced 10 of them down.

The attacking fightergroup was already retreating, however, what survived, 38 fighters, fired missiles after them (radar/ optical aim), 38 missiles, hungry for blood...

After this, they made their way, back home...

---

Knootoss, attacking subgroup:

"Seems like we`re to late..."

So it seemed, indeed... There wasn`t much remaining, the Syskeyian fleet was obviously quite... efficient. Still, a few things were there that could be hit in this chaos of war...

They begun their work, firing torpedos some of the remaining aims.

---

"So... ok, Knootoss gave us the neccessary data. Begin moving the fleet, except the 72 subs securing the battlefield against incoming stuff, to the coordinates given. I assume central command already authorised transport flight to our nice suppliers?"
"Yes, sir."
"Good."

---

Knootian airports behind Knoocap:

Slowly, the supply flights begun arriving, as well as totally outpowered mid- range fighters and bombers who arrived with their last bits of hydrogen fuel.

The chain was established.

---

DA, the associates:

"So, what do you think?"
Morden stand there, not nervous, but... concerned.
"They`re not exactly insignificant... well, so far, give out a warning to civilian ships, that they should try to avoild waters near Their region..."

We cannot exactly understand your problems. Dyelli Beybi attacked an allied nation, and commited genocide. As long as you aren`t a part their evil, criminal schemes, you shouldn`t be too worried.

Still, as this problem seems to concern you much, we can tell you as much as this demonstration should be enough, we do not intend to start any more raids against the rogue state of Dyelli Beybi.

~ Mr. Morden

Alcona and Hubris

04-09-2003, 14:23

"Incoming!"
The fighters reacted quickly, however, the missiles were to many... and they weren`t made for dogfighting, to escaping the missiles was hard... their anti- missile defences worked, however, the 24 missiles forced 10 of them down.

The attacking fightergroup was already retreating, however, what survived, 38 fighters, fired missiles after them (radar/ optical aim), 38 missiles, hungry for blood...

After this, they made their way, back home...

OOC: Any pop chutes?

IC: The two groups broke apart and headed for the deck...then broke as the air-air missles hit a wall of decoys...unfoturnatly 3-1 odds was too great...only one aircraft was still airborne afther the wave hit...damaged but able to head home...most of the pilots did not survive...

Over the tops of the waves several Naval Rotodyenes approached acting as search and rescue...picking up both sides pilots...and keeping them seperate.

Der Angst

04-09-2003, 14:41

ooc: Pop chutes? Oh... yeah, sure... 2 fatalities, 6 wounded, 2 only lost their planes.

Alcona and Hubris

04-09-2003, 15:02

The Rotodyene was fairly heavy...eight foreign combantants had been picked up...and were facing some very unhappy looking, armed marines...As the craft turned back towards the ARN Baker with it's load...

The crew cheif calls in "This is Tau-1, we have eight...2 minor scratches...6 need medical attention...appear to be Der Angst...yes...Tau-1 out" He turns and then mutters something to one of the marines in a very odd lanquage...they seperate the lightly wounded and uninjured from those needing immediate attention...two corps men work on treating their wounds...

Syskeyia

04-09-2003, 15:12

OOC: Syskeyia--you haven't been reading the thread that carefully. There is no way in hell you arrived first unless you dropped right onto the center of town, which was NOT my impression. As far as I know, you're way back at the perimeter.
I don't mind you posting this if you really insist--but I will admit that it irritates me, since if you read all my posts about my first brigade I've carefully had them move from their landing position to here. They are also mechanized. Unless your paratroopers did land right smack on the parliament buildings or are superbeings they simply won't be there ahead.
One exception: a very small unit could have done this--but it would really just be doing recon then.
Furthermore, I did ask nearly a full day ago for someone to post if they were at parliament--so YOU AIN'T THERE! The SG has spoken.
Please modify that post.

OOC: OK, modified my post. Are you referring to my paratroopers? Because I have twof rces - the landeing forces (which came by sea- hence the fleet), which have been heading unopposed toward Parliament, and the partroopers, which dropped behind your lines than caught up with you. Sorry for my irritating you - also, the divisions which were part of the landing force were all mechanized.

God bless,

The Republic of Syskeyia

Valinon

04-09-2003, 15:52

Ma-tek

04-09-2003, 19:41

The IDSS To Seek, To Kill lifted gracefully away from her docked position against Vilya Elenosto and, along with her escort of fifteen Relentless class cruisers, under Commodore Untrey Menjda's IDSS With Flames Of Soaring, sleekly transitioned into a new orbital path.

Reinforcements are clearly en route to Knootoss.

Meanwhile, the IDSS Valiant Servant executes a similar maneuver - pulling out of EOTED space but moving in along an opposing orbital path... a longer insertion, but the To Seek, To Kill group are moving slowly; a coincidental simultaneous arrival is clearly the ideal. And unlike the To Seek, To Kill, the Valiant Servant carries yet more troops inside her belly; the shortage of dropships means that, if she is to insert the ten thousand warriors inside her to the surface, she will need to touch down physically.

Clearly a last resort.

* * *

Aboard the Semir-randil, time stood still. Missiles were streaking at them; but the crew did not hear, see, nor know they were coming beyond the instruments before them.

The Semir-randil was reminiscent of old warships of wood-and-steel - since the transition to steel warships, of course, had on at least one occasion involved (such as on the very first such British ship to be so constructed) an encased steel tomb-like box in which the crew could operate.

The Semir-randil was similar. Her interior decks are layered in an unorthodox fashion; her bridge is nestled well beneath the waterline, deep within the armour that she bears.

Her armour, especially, is unusual. It is a steel surface, with minor carbon scoring to aid the ease of destruction of the 'false armour' surface. This backs onto a per-fluoro-carbon chamber four inches in width. Beneath this 'jelly coating' of sorts, sits a copper/silicate meshed unit; the silicate lays in a mesh structure underneath the metal - and the metal is cooled from the inside by a several-micron thin arrangement of so-called 'cool-chips' along its interior surface.

The metal becomes superconductive at the correct temperature; and electrons are flowed through tiny transistors implanted onto the 'silicate instructive skin' (SIS). The current is diverted equally into the now-superconductive underside the armour. The current produces a mild reinforcing effect - increasing tensile strength by a tiny margin of 0.1%.

Fairly strong stuff, but weak in comparison to many armour designs - but with four layers, she is a tough cookie to crack.

For the Vanguard class of ships took multiple-hulled ships a step further; and then a vault, and record long jump further on. For they have not one superstructure - but four. The Semir-randil, is, in essence, a ship-within-a ship-within a ship- and so on. Between each structure is a per-fluoro-carbon chamber; each chamber is slightly smaller than the swivel-plate decking above - and sealed in place with a special glue, that dissolves when a particular enzyme is introduced - or when exposed, of course, to concussive force. The glue keeps the PFC from damaging sensitive circuitry; and all information is carried via optical data transfers through the PFC, allowing each deck to operate so long as the deck segment below it does.

Essentially, the PFC increases the stress tolerance of the deck plate below the primary deck plate (and so on), and soaks up the negative pressure wave caused by an explosion. In about 2/3s of cases, the system prevents a true breach of the primary hull - and allows the deck below to switch to kinetic launch mode, giving the ship assault capability even when severely damaged.

With her entire upper deck blasted off, the Semir-randil could probably achieve around 75% operational efficiency.

But the falling bombs just aren't that kind. And when the action comes, it comes with lightning speed.

White-hot flashes streak out through the sky, a dizzying pyrotechnical display of Sarah's fantastic targeting abilities; the veteran SI maintains a fairly brilliant level of effectiveness - and with her systems now fully operational, and all discovered previous bugs worked out by the Vanguard Incident, she is fully operational. Which is damned lucky for the ship she protects with her abilities.

Missile after missile falls out of the sky, crumpled and blackened by the EF discharged into it - or against its casing, shattering covalent bonds and crippling the equipment inside with sheer heat...

But still more come. For every missile that falls, the sky appears no less full of debris; and as time ticks...

...it gets fuller. The K#s have been desperately firing as fast as they can the whole time - if X# fighters with their EM enhanced high-burst chainguns had been present, the effectiveness would have been far greater inside the first minute of operations... but there aren't any X#s.

The airwaves are eerily silent around the beleagured fleet; all three surface ships glow with an eerie blue-white even as the gleaming sky falls ever closer; and the Semir-randil Battlegroup runs out of time.

Explosions sear the group as the bombs fall; all of the ships take damage, but... despite falling lower in the water, and now having rather ripped out upper structures...

The EOTED warships wobble mightily in the water as straggling missiles strike home amidst blazing infernos, and the Semir-randil lets off a shuddering groan.

She literally ripples...

...and her upperdeck blasts off as small charges activate. Gleaming underneath, but with a smaller surface area and thus lower operational effectiveness, the Semir-randil breathes.

But in the sky, half-crippled K#s wobble ominously...

...and they vanish.

Miles away, several seconds later, white-hot flashes light up a small segment of the sky as MI cores rupture.

As pilots are extuingished.

Sixteen K#s depart this way; all in different directions - all were heavily damaged, their sleek forms pitted and blackened... barely capable of staying in the air.

One, however, does not make it.

She tumbles out of the sky, crashing through the water - which divides in her path as her MI core continues to function despite its impending death...

...and plows into a submarine lurking thirty metres under the surface.

The submarine snaps near the centre as the blast rips into her hull; her back breaks, and, with a sickening flurry of white foam, she tumbles downwards... spewing debris and grief as she falls.

Only for her snapped parts to resurface seconds later slightly to the west of the surface ships; luck was with the rest of the submarinal force - they only had one ship on close guard with the Semir-randil.

Mere fortune.

* * *

The wing of X# fighters that had been irritating some French Mirages... well, blasting them out of the sky with impunity, at any rate... heard the bleat from the Semir-randil loud and clear. They discussed it for some twenty seconds; didn't say much, mind - but they all discovered with tiny probing questions that...

Yep. They were going. Still-

"Mmm. How long we good for, boys and girls?"

The voice had a low growl to it. A rippling of tones; a strange, deep accent. Mountain Nenyan.

Response filter in; all of them give the same figure. One hour thirty minutes.

"Hrm. Radio us in, Wolf. Over."

"Acknowledged. I will advise command that we are en route to assist. Six. Over."

"Ye-up, Wolf. Read you loud and clear. Elen, line up on me. How my butt look, hon? Over."

"Fine as ever, Baby." A chuckle. "Are we going out there to show those fancy navy boys how the real flyers fly, or are we going to sit here and flirt all day, Baby? Over."

"Hey, I always have a reason, Elen. How d'my radar sig look, Elen? Over."

"It's cool. Same as ever. Over."

"'K. AIs online, all. Epsilon Gamma Delta. And... boost. Over."

The small third-generation MI aircraft leap away, dissolving into specks and vanishing within an instant.

* * *

The G# heavy-bombers, tactical assault model mk1, were sleekly lined - but bulky. They resembled fat little pigeons with their feet lopped off - pear-shaped, but strangely elegant towards the nose cone. Like their capital-sized cousins in the IDF SN, the G#s have weapons bays - with irising gunports. And high rates of fire.

Designed for two purposes, like all of the current vein of EOTED aircraft were originally: to make high-altitude assaults; and to support the new class of carriers (orbital/stellar and surface naval). As a result, the first generation aircraft - K#s, M#s, G#s, in that order - were designed to operate under water for close to an hour.

An M# was once used, for example, when a Menelmacari gravship went down - there was no way to see the ship underneath the ocean waves, so the M# went down and shed some light on the whole matter. M#s then took shifts of standing off from the downed warship, and aided along with other 'beacon vessels' in providing much-needed light for the rescue operation.

In fact, Teirond Rihad had been one of those very pilots. He remembered the underwater world well; he had been itching for a chance to fly down here again...

...it was slower, yet faster.

Weaving in and out of each others flight paths - in order to get a feel for the craft (they can't collide with each other due to their AI assisted controls) under the waves - the bombers streak inwards towards the nearest portion of the enemy fleet at some 50 knots. The only giveaway, directly, are the US echoes their guidance systems ping out with for advanced environmental data.

* * *

Barely a motion from the three Nenyans.

Silently, each one reaches into one of their equip pouches, and pulls something out.

Equally silently, they place it on their laps... and close their eyes again.

Lavenrunz

05-09-2003, 02:20

"I am Captain Zaem of His Majesty's Sardaukar. My men and I are part of a forward group from the main force being led by Lord Adonis. Can you take me to your commanding officer?"
A young man in battle dress salutes and says, "Leutnant Keppler, Sir, of Her Majesty's Imperial Marines. Our Brigade is commanded by Colonel Letz--she's at the Parliament Building right now. I will take you there." he gets into his KM25 via the command hatch and the vehicle leads the Sardaukar party to Letz's temporary headquarters.
As they arrive, two helicopters come down into the square and stretchers with moaning patients are put on them.
Colonel Letz is eating when they arrive in what appears to be a large meeting room. People are talking on radios and clearly the Colonel and her staff are eating on the go. Brushing her hands off, she walks up to greet Captain Zaem. "Sardaukar, eh? A find reputation your folk have." she is a grey eyed woman with greying blonde hair, very fit looking. Zaem notices that all the marine officers have long fighting knives in addition to the grenades and G11 rifles they have nearby or slung.

The Brotherhood of Nod

05-09-2003, 15:44

***Temple of Nod, Cairo***

"The fleet has been destroyed, mylord, the recon satellites recorded every second of the battle."

"I know. How many troops have landed?" Kane replied.

"Some 45.000 troops and 800 tanks, mylord, split into three groups. They are all heading for Delft."

"Prepare a new fleet. One stronger than the last. Knootoss will be ours."

"Yes mylord."

"And tell the troops not to fire at Pink Bunny Cola inc."

"Yes mylord."

Thelas

05-09-2003, 16:08

OOC: In responce to the gravship question, the transports, are large ships, about as big as a WW2 aircraft carrier, (mostly wide, they are built to have a shallow water draft, and as for fleet composition, well:

1 battleship
2 carriers
6 battlecruisiers
13 frigates
20 destroyers
10 sheild frigates
10 LR Cruisiers
20 SRFAB (Short Range Fast Atttack Boats)

Each carrier has about 100 fighters and 50 bombers, a fighter looks like this:

Top Veiw: http://www.ladymaigrey.com/seasonthree/war/046.jpg

Front veiw: http://www.ladymaigrey.com/seasonthree/war/068.jpg

(Yes those are Slipfighters from Andrmeda)

Syskeyia

07-09-2003, 14:46

Knootoss

07-09-2003, 15:04

Hofburg, Lavenrunz
Upon their arrival, the delegates from the Knootian parliament are immediately brought to the Chancery in Hofburg, and led in to see the Chancellor who is with the Minister of War and the Foreign Minister. Chancellor der Waal, an attractive fair haired lady in her thirties greets them pleasantly in English and asks them to sit down. Tea and coffee or any other refreshments are offered to them. Still exausted from the long flight, three Knootians enter the halls of the chancellery. Lousewies van der Laan is tired from the long trip. Besides her sits the moderate conservative Frits Bolkestein, who is rather more confident and had taken the time for a nap on the plane. Symbolically sitting to the left of Lousewies is the green politician Paul Rosemüller, who decided to come along at the last moment despite his questionable state of mind

After politely greeting the Lavenrunzians, they all ask for a cup of coffee. Lousewies takes it black, but Rosemüller and Bolkestein ask for some milk with it. A servant discreetly pours, and Claudia der Waal says, "I really hate to ask for this meeting when you've been travelling for so long. And I apologize if I get right to the point. First of all: do you know anything for certain about Mr. Vogels?" Lousewies's eyes turn watery for a moment, but then she stiffens her upper lip and answers. "Yes, a rescue was attempted by a Sunsettian team, but he was shot in the head before they could save him. He was rushed to a hospital but to no avail, and he is now most definitely dead" The Lavenrunzians cross themselves. "God rest his soul." murmurs Claudia der Waal. "The second question then: what can we best do now to assist you?" The three Knootians stare at the floow while the Lavenrunzians make their religious symbols. It strikes them as a bit strange and it adds to the uncomfortable feeling they have all been having. Bolkestein, with his natural authority, is the first to answer: "Well, we have been going over this on the plane. And if permitted we would like to temporarily form a government-in-exile here in Lavenrunz." van der Laan continues: "this would also mean the strange situation that we legally have to move our capitol. So we would like to declare Hofburg the new capitol of Knootoss, to preserve it's legal status"

"That is rather unusual--you must understand that this decision cannot be made without the consent of the Volksraad--and ultimately Her Majesty." (there actually is a slight inflection about pronouns referring to the Empress by the Lavenrunzians)

Van der Laan pleads with the Lavenrunzians: "I know it is unusual, but these are unusual times. "capitol" would only imply that we can use this place to make decisions from, because we are de facto here. It also illigitimises any Dominion claims at controlling Knootoss." Rosemüller adds: "and also I for one intend to be back as soon as possible."

War Minister General Schlabel frowns. "You mean to go back?" Bolkestein frowns as well: "please Paul. You know it is unsafe... don't..." but Rosemüller insists "we should be there, I... I mean. We are here safely discussing things over a cup of coffee while the people are out there suffering. I know the problems, but I would like to go back as soon as its only slightly safe."

Chancellor der Waal says, "We will call an emergency meeting of the Volkraad. The Empress has a complete veto which according to our constitution She must use in three days from that time. The government and opposition support SATO. I do not imagine there will be any difficulties." she smiles. "And Mr. Rosemuller, don't you think someone should be planning for the reorganization of the country?"

Rosemüller looks a bit confused, well-meaning but obviously not very prepared for those organisational questions. "well... erm.. yes that is true." van der Laan takes the opportunity to go back to the issue: "thank you, Chancellor. I believe we have the support of all democratic fractions, and with those we intend to form a broad government in which all parties are represented. All - except the conservatives of course. Though I don't know what we ARE going to do with them." Schlabel says, "They betrayed their country, did they not?" Bolkestein sighs. "Many of the people in that party used to be my friends and colleagues before I left them and formed the RCPK. The new people Tator brought in are just sick. But what they did was just... wrong. It WAS betrayal." Van der Laan thinks for a moment: "I don't really know if that is a constitutional ground for removal from parliament however. if would have to be looked upon by the high council (OOC: of law) and they are still back home. However I think it will be respected if we form a temporary government." Bolkestein nods: "with you as prime-minister". "Yes indeed." Schlabel adjusts his eyepatch and grumbles, "Here, they would all be shot." Chancellor der Waal says, "Nevertheless: your words are most reassuring. Would you be willing to agree to maintaining a SATO force in Knootoss until order was restored?"

Rosemüller, being a pacifist even by Knootian standards, doesn't look very happy with it. However he does not say anything. van der Laan nods: "yes, I think that would be very appropriate. However I am not very sure that order will be restored that easily. I am not a military expert but this conflict is not yet over, and I fear specifically for our dykes." Bolkestein adds: "and we have not even mentioned the sheer military power the Dominion can project. Or what to do if the conflict escalates." Foreign Minister Aurora von Konigsmark says, "SATO has not entirely figured into this either, you know. And it is safe enough to tell you now: five Lavenrunzian carrier groups left the Atlantic Fleet a week ago for Knootoss."

Van der Laan smiles slyly: "and we might be getting help from an unexpected source as well. But this is still in the planning phase." she looks around: "is this room absolutely secure?" "Yes, of course." says the Chancellor. Bolkestein pokes van der Laan and whispers: "perhaps it is better not to tell - you don't know how..."

van der Laan gives Bolkestein a mean look, and then continues in a hushed voice. "Given that we do not know what we are up against, we been contacting several nations in CACE for support. Primaily moral support, oficially. But we may have a window of opportunity here to get covert support from them as well." Bolkestein: "but I would ask you to keep this to yourselves for the time being. Other SATO nations might react badly to that. Knootoss does not have as bad a history of animosity with them but others have..." "Well, that might not be bad..." muses the Chancellor. "We still have good relations with several CACE nations." "indeed", van der Laan replies, "but I would personally not risk diplomatic backlash anyways. We need all the allies we can get now. And the talks have not even begun yet so it may end up being nothing." "Our lips are sealed." says Chancellor der Waal. "Well, I think this lays the groundwork--we will discuss the details when you've had a chance to rest, perhaps?"

Bolkestein nods, but Rosemüller seems to want to say something else as he is shifting around in his seat... hesitantly he addresses General Schlabel: "I must admit, I am rather uninformed on the whole military picture. But I heard that Lavenrunzian troops were shooting artillery on the city?" General Schlabel looks through some notes and says, "Yes, I believe that the marine division opened their assault with artillery and Landsknecht missiles." The green politican gives a painful look: "what I mean to say is... is that really necessary... before we left I heard some of these barrages. These innocent people in their basements..." The more conservative Bolkestein seems to shrug, seeing it as a necessary evil. But clearly van der Laan is also striken by the picture of allied artillery raining down on the capital. She does not say anything though and waits for Schlabel to reply, not taking sides...

General Schlabel looks up. "It is very simple. Buildings can be rebuilt. Citizens who had not evacuated by that time were hiding in basements and bunkers for the most part. But to assure victory it is necessary to hit the enemy hard, fast and effectively."

Rosemüller does not say anything, and there is a short, painful silence. van der Laan then breaks the silence: "well.. I think that we adressed the important issues now. One short practial thing though, I would like to use your communication facilities for a radio and vidlink adress to the nation. Can that be arranged?" "Of course." says Chancellor der Waal briskly. "You are our allies. We will do all that we can to help you."

"Thank you. Then I think it would be best if I make my adress as soon as possible. The sooner this is done the sooner I can reassure my people." van der Laan stands up and comes forward to shake her hand with the chancellor. The other Knootians also rise to do the same. The Lavenrunzians stand and with a very slight hesitation put their hands forward. Realising tradition again, Lousewies clumsily bows her head while shaking the Chancellors hand. It still gives a respectful respectful impression though. For a moment the two ladies who are now both leaders of nations cross eyes. Bolkestein and Rosemüller had not yet extended their hands, and bow in respect.

"It is a pleasure for us to be able to help you--but I know that your own pleasure here will be the hope it represents for your country." says Claudia der Waal. "We are honored by the confidence you place in us." "thank you", van der Laan simply says. She stands around a bit helpless, not being completely sure about the customary ritual to say goodbye. "damn complicated", she thinks. "The ministerial meetings back home are less.... complicated. Even though this has it's charm too."

At a nod from the Chancellor, the single aide in the room opens the door, bowing to the Knootians. Chancellor der Waal says, "I have taken the liberty of guesting you at my estate for now, but other arrangements will be made of course when you have the time to do so. Farewell." "Goodbye", all three Knootians say almost at once. Bolkestein bows one more time (just to make sure) and they then leave for the radio station to make the adress...

One our later, a transmission beamed into Knootoss, by radio, vidlink and other means of communication.
A broadcasting station in Hofburg can be seen in the background. Lavenrunzian, Knootian and a SATO flag have been hastily placed in the background. Lousewies van der Laan addresses the people, looking straight into the camera:

“People of Knootoss,

Our country has always taken into account strict neutrality and a policy of peace, and had no other intend then to maintain this policy fully. After no hostile action on our behalf, Dominion and allied forces started a sudden attack on our nation without any previous warning. I hereby issue a flaming protest against this flagrant violation of good faith, international law, and custom between civilized states.

It is my sad duty do inform you that our prime minister and my close friend, Vogels, died in a valiant attempt to buy time for the members of parliament and government to escape. With him, we lost a good man who has led the Republic for many years. After deliberation it has been decided that I will now act as prime minister of Knootoss for the time being. I will organise a government in exile here in Lavenrunz until it is safe again for us to return. I do this with the support of all the remaining democratic parties represented in parliament. This government will be a broad one that is above parties, and which will represent the nation. Hofburg in Lavenrunz will act as the temporary capitol of the Democratic Republic from which we will act.

We all condemn the brutal assassination of our elected colleague Dick Tator. Political murder has no place in any democracy and those who are responsible for this deed should be brought before justice. This was not just an attack on Tator, it was an attack on democracy and our way of life. It is not for nothing that our flag depicts the word “Democraten”: it is a reminder of the foundation of our community and our way of life. Those who died yesterday will be remembered.

People of Knootoss, do not despair, for your fate has not gone unnoticed! At this very moment a coalition of SATO and allied forces is working together with our armed forces to repel the invaders. I and what is now my government will now do our duty. I call upon you to do yours, everywhere, in all circumstances, everyone in the way best suited to him or her, with the utmost vigilance and determination that a clear conscience allows for.”

Knootoss

07-09-2003, 15:40

Sergeant Reay spares a glance for Burns for all of two seconds.

"We're from Whispering Voices, extracting you from a hostile situation. Now I must ask you to stay quiet; we're going to be popping out into the open soon because the sewer systems are almost at their end.

And we have information that there is a large force of elite Clanger warriors nearby."

The sewers become increasingly smelly, and Burns face has an expression of disgust. Burns silently decides to cooperate for the moment walks along. Suddenly the team stumbles upon a blockade: the fundament of a house has collapsed and his blockading the tunnel ahead. There is only one exit, to a street put, but tiny footsteps and whistling noises can be heard above…

Above the ruins of the former Ministry of Defence, a force of heavy assault Sardaukar is prying through the rubble using tanks with earthmover blades attached. The commander of the unit turns to one of the tank officers.
"Send an encrypt back to Lord Adonis, tell him the bunker being used as a command post by the Knootians is buried under rubble. We are working to clear a passage down to the bunker. See if he can transmit an encrypt to the Knootian high command."
"Yes, sir!" the Sardaukar continue to chip away at the rubble blocking the area where their information says one of the entrances into the heavy bunker is located.

******

Inside his heavily armoured command Leman Russ, Lord Adonis carefully watches the battle unfold. He studies the report from the commander sent to investigate the Ministry of Defence.
"Send a encrypt to the Knootian high command. Tell them our men are working to remove the rubble from the outside end of the tunnel."
"Yes, My Lord."
"Also, since the ERTs have evacuated, we need to send a recon squad to the parliament building to establish its positions. Finally bombard those Dominion positions to the east of us. Send in a squadron of Needlers if you have to!"

The digging continues at a frantic pace, and finally the people from Valinon begin to hear noises from below. A small hole is made, and finally a bleak hand is extended through it…

***Temple of Nod, Cairo***

"The fleet has been destroyed, mylord, the recon satellites recorded every second of the battle."

"I know. How many troops have landed?" Kane replied.

"Some 45.000 troops and 800 tanks, mylord, split into three groups. They are all heading for Delft."

"Prepare a new fleet. One stronger than the last. Knootoss will be ours."

"Yes mylord."

"And tell the troops not to fire at Pink Bunny Cola inc."

"Yes mylord."

And one of those groups just meets up with six divisions of the Syskeyian army.

Battle ensues...

God bless,

The Republic of Syskeyia

A Knootian military (OOC: the force heading out from Rotterdam after the landing post) forms a mobile-defensive position more to the south, alongside the Syskeyians, cutting off the road to the mainport should the Brotherhood forces head there. Silently private de Boer prepare himself mentally for the engagement with the experienced Nod troops. He goes over his weapon again, checking it over and over. The hushed voices of his friends exchange horror-stories of the behaviour in battle of the brotherhood. The stories fill the private with fear, but he grinds his teeth together and prepares for the worst as he lies down on his assigned position, covered only by some bushes. The flat land does not hide much, and from afar the brotherhood forces can be seen at the horizon…

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