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The Dominion of Noosland also denounces such an act of aggression.

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The People's Republic of Jonchastan condemns Auldoninna's latest attempt to destabilize the regional community.

	04-05-2004 22:03									#123
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"Chairman theres massive tremors coming from the Auldoninna region ... too localised for an earthquake ... more likely weaponary, nuclear weaponary"

"You've got 1minute to get this confirmed Jin"

"Yes, incoming reports they've broadcast it was a successful nuclear test, other nations denouncing it ... information on their weaponary, still short ranged, not capable of hitting Hive territory, no Auldoninna ships currently carrying nuclear weaponary within range either. Analysts working on Auldoninnas economic and military development suggest 6-7months until missiles of sufficient range can be deployed."

"Full alert then, i want 4 battlegroups to head for the waters just off Auldoninna and get us a senior ranking defector, want to know everything about their intentions. Warn their government to cease these tests. If they continue then destroy the testing facilities and assassinate anybody associated whatever the costs. ANY evidence pointing to them having developed nuclear warheads capable of hitting the Hive mainland and i want their island SUNK in a pre-emptive blitz and if they attempt to bring any nuclear missiles into range of the Hive via land sea or air then give orders to instantly destroy it"

"4 Chairman? we've got the capability to deploy 10 and still have sufficient to deal with anything that happens in Azan"

"4 officially Jin, and put out the word for the other nations to do more then denounce these tests or the Hives full arsenal will go on alert"

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Somewhere along the River of Azan

"The orders still coming in to hold these positions?"

A young thin man nodded in answer to the commanders question, he seemed thinner then everybody else, most likely straight out of the Hives academy due to his intelligence and the military fitness regime hadn't finished with his body yet.

"Hold this position, let nothing cross that river sir, still the same message."

"Well lad i guess we sit and wait for our lambs"

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	05-05-2004 00:46									#124
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INC: Imperial Navy Command, Dina Ceroo
The High Admiral's Office

Tapping his thumbs on the table, the High Admiral waited for word from the fleet. The bright red phone rang. "Yes".
"Sir, Endeavour reported in, they seen the flash and later, remnants of the cloud, it is confirmed an atomic blast did occur".
"Damn it. Any damage to thee fleet?"
"No sir, all vessels in the first fleet are reporting okay, and Captain Landeros says that the recon flights confirmed it was an Auldoninnan facility".
"Divert the fleet, send them north, past Auldoninna. I want to get a good idea of their fleet movements, plus they may be called upon should the situation escalate further"
"Sir, the Hive, they are sending four of their divisions too"
"I saw the report, four battlegroups would be outnumbered by the first fleet"
"And, I guess, we are on the same side this time..."
"Make sure Landeros knows he is not to trust the Hive commanders, should they come into contact. But he is to maintain a non-aggressive stance towards them".
"Yes sir".
The admiral lowered the handset and walked to the window, looked out across the ocean, towards Alecrast. 'We needed that fleet back here' he thought. The INC was well over-budget for the year- improvements to the navy's airforce [OOC: Ceroo's INC controls the army and airforce, the islands' naval tradition placed a strong emphasis on the naval forces] costed billions of Ceroos, recalling the fleet was meant to be a cost-cutting excercise. Plus, some ships would be needed to patrol Cerooan waters, the departure of the thrid fleet to Aan earlier in the month had Cerooan defences pretty thin in some places...

Later, Apolyton Ocean
The Cerooan First Fleet, en route back from Ceroo de Wysteria, changed course and began to head north-east. This was Ceroo's largest naval force, and contained the Flagship Dreadnought, INS Endeavour. The occasional merchant vessel from North Texas passed, but these seas were pretty empty. For now.

Press Release, Cerooan Department of Foreign Affairs
To our friends in Jonchastan and Basus, as you have offered to guarantee the safety of vessels, we will begin the movement of relief supplies from the ports in Ceroo to the edge of Guardinian waters- however we must insist that either Basus or Jonchastani vessels escort the non-military shipping from the edge of Guardinian waters into your port. Any vessel which is not flanked by friendly military vessels is not permitted to leave Guardinian waters. While we will not contribute to the defense of the hospital area in terms of stationing our personnel (it may seem as an aggressive act by FCL forces) we have instructed Cerooan arms manufacturing companies to offer substantial discounts on any naval hardware required by any of the Basus-Jonchastan-Karakas pact in the hope that we can indirectly help aid your cause.

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Jonchastan would like to remind all interest parties that, while aid shipments from all nations will be welcomed, the armed forces of those nations directly involved in the FCL/Azan conflict - namely, Ceroo, Guardinia, Frankychanland, Auldoninna and the Hive - will not be welcome in the relief area established by the League of Armed Neutrality. We hope these nations, some of whom Jonchastan looks upon as great friends, will be understanding of this policy. The last thing we want is to harm our relations with our neighbours. However, the mere presence of the armed forces of any of the nation involved would jeopardize the stability of our relief efforts.

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Guardinia understands and will respect Jonchastan's position.


Destroyer GNS Excalibur, in Free Azan Waters, east of the relief area established by the League of Armed Neutrality.

Guardinian Navy warships had been providing protective escort for merchants carrying aid shipments to the relief area. As the convoy entered Azan waters and began the approach to the relief area, Jonchastan ships appeared on the horizon up ahead. Remembering that this was supposed to be a neutral base and that Guardinia was currently not considered neutral, captain Anderson had a pretty good idea of what should be done.

As the Excalibur accelerated slightly and moved up in front of the fleet, the signalman flashed the following message over to the Jonchastanians up ahead:

quote: To Jonchastan Navy This is Guardinian Navy warship Excalibur We are here on a mission to provide protective escort for unarmed convoy carrying supplies to your relief area. This is as far as we go. You take it from here. Good luck!

The Excalibur and the other Guardinian warships began slowing down while the merchants kept steaming ahead. Soon they were passing through the protective screen of the Guardinian Navy. As he and the others began to turn around and prepare to leave the area, captain Anderson hoped he wouldn't come to regret this...

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On board the Frigate JPS Fall of the Ancien Régime, inside the naval patrol zone of the League of Armed Neutrality, Free Azan

Captain Isaac Bernstein watched nervously as the Guardinian relief convoy made its way towards the port at New Aurora. He would have loved to have the Guardinian warships along with them, but that would be just the excuse the fascists needed to launch an attack.

Sure, with the help of Guardinia's sleek, modern destroyers, Jonchastan's aging fleet would be more than able to beat back any within striking distance with little or no problem, but that would undoubtedly be the end of Jonchastan's neutrality, and put all the good work they were doing for the Azani people in jeopardy.

As the huge industrial cranes at New Aurora came into view, Captain Berstein relaxed a little, and looked admiringly around the bridge of the Fall of the Ancien Régime. Considering the ship had been launched almost forty years ago (she was called the Emir Abdullah then), the Ancien Régime had held together well. With all her refits, she was more than a match for any ship of her class. Still, if the Central Committee was serious about this "internationalist" turn of theirs, they would have to start spending some of Jonchastan's oil revenue on some new equipment.

Bernstein made a mental note to advocate more spending at the next ship's council meeting. Delegate elections were coming up again soon, after all.

With the last of the supply ships safely in port, the Ancien Régime slowed, then turned to the South. With any luck, the rest of these supply runs will go as smoothly, but Captain Bernstein wasn't about to take any chances.

	05-05-2004 07:15									#128
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Auldonina Navy reports today they have sunk 4 vessels entering Auldonina waters without authority. The Submarine Divisional HQ released the statement today.

"The unknown vessesl entered our waters and when approached failed to respond , when asked to stop they continued further into our waters. We fired across their bows and still they faield to stop, however they increased speed to try to outrun our surface boats. The Submarines in the area were contacted and ordered to intercept. All 4 Vessels were sunk."

AWAC: The recon missions around auldonina waters and satellite scans hav eincreased .

	05-05-2004 07:21									#129
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President Sarah looked over the final reports and smiled. The tests were al lsuccesful. Whilst Auldonina was already fully armed wityh Nuke Weopons , these latest tests on the latest nuclear blasts were vital in ensuring the safety of her nation. The fleet and airforce were already fully loaded with the older Nuke AA345, but this new cheaper more efficient weopon would save money in the long run the AB767 Nuke was far more explosive yet emitted less radiation due to latest scientific breakthru using new isotopes.

She knew al lthis and was pleased, if nuke war ever broke out , would be nice to hav eless radiationb she thought.

She looked over at the missile test reports. the long range missile was capable of being launched from anywhere to anywhere, whilst her current arsonel only allowed launching from much closer. She was happy she had access to land areas close to areas she had most concern with. Any launch of any nuke from any of the people she regarded as unfriendly woudlbe detected and allow full launch capabilitys from Azan territory and the newly created bases on the mainland.

Sarah knew she would never launch first, but she also knew her enmies would if she didnt maintain her own arsenol in full capacity, only MAD (mutualy assured destructiuon) would hold the world in peace.

	05-05-2004 07:24									#130
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quote: Originally posted by Sally The people of Western Apolyton having just formed their own government are concerned with the terrorist camps displayed on world maps of our area. Being only a small nation we cannot fight them alone. Western Apolyton governemnt is having secret meetings with certain nations to discuss ways to eliminate the terrorist camps.

Auldonina have agreed to set up bases in Western apolyton to aid the newly formed government as we can.

Full and open trade commenced. New naval facility and airfields are under construction , with the Western Apolyton navy and airfice being equipped with the latest military equipment from auldonina.

	05-05-2004 07:54									#131
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The phone rang and President Djordjevic picked it up. A familiar voice said, on the edge of shouting:

"The crud has hit the fan."

Jose hung up the phone and turned on Southern News. The remote control fell out of his hand.

"Auldoninna," he muttered. "God damn it."

Silence fell over the office. Finally, the press secretary asked hesitantly, "What is your plan, Mr. President?"

The President stood up. "My plan?" he echoed. "We, my friend, are going to do what we would be doing anyway."

He turned Southern News off. "We," he said, "are going to Jonchastan and Basus."

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Commander in Chief of of the Al Mastifi Intelligence Organisation, Farasi Al Mastif hastily unplugged his HUD as the doors to his Chamber of Cunning Contemplation slammed open.
"Why wasn't I notified?"
"Excuse me, your grace?"
Grand Vizier Kharavos Al Mastif stormed into the room as the doors slammed shut after him.
"Apolyton is on the verge of a major nuclear war, and I, right hand of the Tooled-Up Sultan wasn't warned?"
Farasi sighed with impatience.
"Your grace, all of our sources, in all of our agencies assure us that this is all going to blow over."
"That may be so, but I want at least three teams of Janitors in position, should the situation deteriorate."
"Already done your grace."
"Yes, and without my approval, I see."
"Well, you're a busy man, your grace..."
"In addition, I want you to attempt to undermine the Auldoninnan government. I want it filled with more rats than the whole of Khaftan."
"Already underway, your grace. As we speak, we are isolating key members of the Auldoninnan..."
"Oh, and I'm putting all armed forces, Terror Weapons and air defences on full alert. We're not going to be caught out this time!"

	05-05-2004 08:22									#133
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News flash from Auldinna Central.

In a surprise move today, Field marshall Eric Brooke has stormed the nations capital and taken control of the government, he states the latest government moves of trying to escualte the war as his motives, and that he will not allow his army to be be put at risk for a trifling matter like Azan.

He has ordered a full recall of all Auldonnia troops from the Azan island and will be speaking at a press conference soon. The last government have all been arrested on Corruption issues.


More to come soon......

	05-05-2004 08:26									#134
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This latest international report on Auldoninna was what promtped the Field Marshall to act..

quote: Its hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 1.184 billion are ruled with an iron fist by the corrupt, dictatorship government, which oppresses anyone who isn't on the board of a Fortune 500 company. Large corporations tend to be above the law, and use their financial clout to gain ever-increasing government benefits at the expense of the poor and unemployed

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other extracts from the independant report ... Evidence t obe used in court agaisnt the former government

quote: It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt, moralistic government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defence, and Commerce

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Field marshall Brooke has promised to cut back the countrys largest industry and put more money into space research isntead

quote: A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Uranium Mining industry

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He also stated that despite pulling out of azan , the threat to Auldonina it self continues and he will maintain the current defence budget

quote: military spending recently hit a new high

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The Field Marshall also later sent word to the Auldonina Scientists that since cloned citizens currently had no rights, they would al lbe attached to the nearest military barracks to replenish the current levels

quote: and scientists regularly clone human beings for research purposes

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Aboard the heavy cruiser Paris Commune, off the Western shores of Guardinia somwehere.

"Situation is escalating. It is confirmed that Auldoninna has made a nuclear test. Theater Command has ordered us to converge with the Thelon battlegroup and take command. Elements of the Third Fleet under the command of the Artic Glow are on the way here. Mr Johnson, relay command to the fleet."

"Yes Captain"

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Satellite pictures confirm all Auldonina troops removed from Azan, the ofiical handover to jonchsta medical students was conducted over a few kegs of beer last night.

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Guardinia City, Capitol Building

Guardinian President Blake Fowler was not a happy man.
Those Auldoninnans were acting far too aggressively and far to unpredictable for his liking.
First they had pushed the entire region to the brink of war with their invasion of Azan, their naval blockades and their bombing of Guardinia's neighbours. -And now this nuclear sabre rattling!

Are they mad?!

Not to mention the fact that Auldoninna was currently trying to forge an alliance with Western Apolyton, Guardinia's neighbour.

All this simply could not be ignored.

Something would have to be done...

	05-05-2004 13:48									#142
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quote: Originally posted by Sally The people of Western Apolyton having just formed their own government are concerned with the terrorist camps displayed on world maps of our area. Being only a small nation we cannot fight them alone. Western Apolyton government is having secret meetings with certain nations to discuss ways to eliminate the terrorist camps.

[OOC: As Western Apolyton's closest neighbour, I assume Guardinia would be one of these "certain nations".]


Guardinia offers to assist in any way we can to help bring peace and stability to the people of Western Apolyton.

quote: Originally posted by Rasputin Auldonina have agreed to set up bases in Western apolyton to aid the newly formed government as we can. Full and open trade commenced. New naval facility and airfields are under construction , with the Western Apolyton navy and airforce being equipped with the latest military equipment from auldonina.

Guardinia fears this is not in Western Apolyton's best interest.

First of all, the Auldoninna government has been notoriously unstable in recent months. Since the beginning of the current situation, they have had four different governments, each one overturning established policies of the previous one. Second, Auldoninna's behavior over the recent months has been erratic and unpredictable, not to mention aggressive and threatening to several nations including Guardinia. This does not appear to have improved under any of the recent governments and so far we have little or no reason to believe that the latest government will rectify the situation.

Hence, we do not believe that they can provide the security and stability that Western Apolyton needs.

To the contrary, an alliance with Auldoninna could jeopardize relations between our nations and further increase tensions in the region. As an alternative, we can offer the following: Guardinia is currently involved in negotiations to set up a new defensive alliance called the Apolytonian Defense Union (ADU). We recommend that you either join us or apply to join the League of Armed Neutrality, currently consisting of Jonchastan, Basus and Karakas. We believe both of these can provide Western Apolyton with the security you're looking for while also encouraging open and good relations between our two nations. We hope to hear from you soon.

Best regards

-Blake Fowler, President of Guardinia
-Sean Baldwin, Minister of Foreign Affairs
-Isabella Fuentes, UN Ambassador
-John Paul Atkinson, Minister of Defense


[OOC: This is pretty high level stuff, as you can see from the signatures.]

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***ALERT***ALERT****ALERT****
FCL National News

"Greetings, citizens of Frankychanland and denizens of the region of Apolyton. Our glorious leader, General Frankychan, has called an emergency meeting concerning recent events. We take you now to our leader's speech"

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-General Frankychan coughs-

"Citizens of Frankychanland, and residents of the Apolyton region....I bring dire news.

The local government of Azan has contacted myself for aid. The government of Azan, in specific, has come directly to me to ask that the nation of Frankychanland, with the help of her allies, expel foreign influence from the borders of Azan. They have asked the great nation of Frankychanland to assist in the rebuilding of Azan and to expel any foreign influence from their soil. I have therefore sent troops into Free Azan territory and have asked my ally, the Hive, to honor the request of Free Azan and send additional troops into their territory to expel foreign invaders.

However, they have asked that we leave the hospital complex set up by the nation of Jonchastan unharmed, and we will do so. All other territory of Azan will be turned over to either Frankychanland, or the Hive.
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Free Azan-50 kilometers from the FCL controlled, Azani border


Massive columns of FCL troops drove into Free Azani territory. FCL tanks rolled through Azani forests on their way to the Azani cities. Frankychanland's choppers filled the sky as FCL troops parachuted into Free Azan's territory.

Minimal resistance was encountered as wave after wave of Frankychanland soldiers marched into the relatively undefended border. Submarines off of Free Azan's shores surfaced to fire their conventional missiles at artillery positions, obliterating them so that FCL troops could gain more ground.

........

General Frankychan listened to his field commanders assessments of what was going on. So far, so good. Little resistance, and the FCL-appointed government of Azan was already in the capital making policies to benefit Frankychanland.

General Frankychan smiled....wondering how the Hive's soldiers were fairing in their joint "liberation" operation of Azan.

[OOC: I figure this will really make things interesting in NationStates if something like this happend. Squeblish, expect a phone call from General Frankychan. Things might be beneficial to your nation. Hopefully this move doesn't piss anyone off, while at the same time makes things more interesting here. ]

	05-05-2004 17:11									#144
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quote: Originally posted by Rasputin News flash from Auldinna Central. In a surprise move today, Field marshall Eric Brooke has stormed the nations capital and taken control of the government

Oh deary me I wonder how that could have happened what a castrophe I didn't do nothing it wasn't me guv honest etc.

quote: Originally posted by Rasputin The last government have all been arrested on Corruption issues.

OOC: That's why you employ an Intelligence Organisation!

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[OOC: This stuff happened before FCL's fresh invasion of Free Azan territory. Guardinia's response to that one will be posted later today... ]


Destroyer GNS Excalibur, back in international waters, east of the relief area established by the League of Armed Neutrality

Captain Anderson let out a sigh of relief as he heard that the transports had all made it safely into port at New Aurora. Good. That's settled then. Once again, he grumbled at not being able to go in there and join up with the neutrals. Ah well. Politics was politics and neutrality was supposed to be just that. Guardinia had been quick to raise the flag when things started brewing and was now considered a party in the conflict. Hence, Anderson knew, it was politically correct for the League of Armed Neutrality not to be directly associated with Guardinian armed forces. Somewhat unfortunate, perhaps, but for the time being it couldn't be helped. He shrugged. Guardinian forces would remain in the area and watch from a distance, but they would have to leave the neutral zone to the neutrals. That was how it had to be for now, so there was no point in spending any more time pondering what might have been. Besides, if the LAN forces and the relief workers they protected were not attacked, then it wouldn't be a problem anyway. He quietly hoped that the continuing presence of Guardinian forces in the areas surrounding the neutral zone and the often repeated statement that they would protect "anyone with a legitimate business" would also help deter attacks on the neutrals.


Guardinian Nuclear Submarine GNS Sneaky, in Azan waters north of naval patrol zone of the League of Armed Neutrality

As she approached the southern edge of her patrol zone, the Sneaky began a lazy turn that would take her west and eventually back up north. Now that the surface vessels escorting the relief convoy had returned to international waters, the Sneaky was the only Guardinian military presence in Azan waters on the east coast. Here, below the gently rolling waves of the Azan sea, unseen, unheard of, she was lazily patroling the northern approaches to the neutral zone established by Jonchastan and Basus. Nobody was supposed to know she was here. Yet, in the unlikely event of detection by the Jonchastan or Basus navy, the Sneaky's orders were to surface and identify herself. These were strange orders indeed for a nuclear submarine like the Sneaky, but orders were orders...

[OOC: Modern nuclear submarines virtually never surface except when entering or leaving port or when identifying themselves to friendly forces. In the face of a potential enemy, coming to the surface is the equivalent of raising a white flag.]


Various locations in the forest, outside the neutral zone of the League of Armed Neutrality, Free Azan

Hidden in the forest were several camouflaged Observation Posts, manned by people who officially were not here. Their orders were to observe and report, but not to intervene or reveal their positions...

	05-05-2004 18:18									#146
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Basus central defence command

Peter van Schilfgaarde:

As security advisor my first concern is the safety of our troups and the troups of our league. Therefor i'll dispatch two Orion Reconnaissance planes to the "Admiraliteit". They will be our eye in the sky and oversee the entire neutral zone. This will increase our security and will enable us to use the maximal defence power supplied by the "admiraliteit" to protect the league.

Lady Elisabeth Grey (lady Protector):

This is unheard of. You are depleting our defence budget. Our main concern should be the defence of Basus own territory. This overseas conflict is non of our business. I'm in charge of Basus's military. And i say reinforce our own defences. Sending aid is one thing but our military has no place in this conflict. These Orion planes are the last pieces of Military equipment that we'll send. We are part of a league of Armed Neutrality but there are enough arms. Only if someone dares to breach this neutrality i'll reconsider. Dismissed !!!

Moments later two Orion recon planes lift up from one of Basus Military airfields.

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GNN Headline News - Special Bulletin: Frankychanland invades Free Azan!

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.
We interrupt our regular broadcast with this special bulletin; We have just heard that the forces of Frankychanland have launched an all-out invasion into Free Azan territory, claiming that "The government of Azan" has requested Frankychanland's aid to "expel foreign influence from the borders of Azan."

Like I said, this is just in, and so far, we have only the following statement from the Guardinian government:

quote: Guardinia does not believe FCL claims that the invasion was requested by a legitimate Azani government. We consider this an act of naked aggression against a virtually defenseless people and we can see absolutely no reason for FCL to be doing this, as their borders were not threatened in any way by any "foreign invaders". Consequently, Guardinia demands an immediate cease fire and withdrawal of FLC forces from Free Azan territory. In return, we offer to withdraw Guardinian Special Forces that are currently operating inside Azan. We propose an expansion of the neutral zone to cover all of Free Azan, pending an official investigation by the Apolyton Court and the establishment of a new Azani government. We expect an answer from Frankychanland within 6 hours. In the meantime, Guardinian military forces are on alert and will continue their patrols as before. We warn that any attack on Guardinian forces or innocent third parties will be treated as an attack upon Guardinia.

Evidently, the Guardinian government is prepared to back up it's words with action. There are even unconfirmed reports of strategic bombers being prepared for take off on at least 3 of Guardinia's air bases.

We will come back with more details as soon as possible.

	05-05-2004 20:02									#148
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Dominion of Noosland Official Statement

"Today, forces of Frankychanland has once more crossed the border of Free Azan as to completely annex the former country. The Dominion of Noosland denounces such a move. All forces of Frankychanland must immediately and unconditionally withdraw behind the internationally recognised border between Frankychanland and Azan."


Free Azan, International Sanctuary

The Aquamarine Team of the Blue Caps was patrolling outside the established defensive perimeters controlled by the 3rd Light Infantry Division, specially trained and equipped to respond to crises like this around the world. Tomorrow, the Blue Caps teams will head back for Noosland, with the regular infantry troops beefed up by a large contingent of the Nooslandians.

Phillip Goh noticed movement in the darkness with his peripheral vision. He noticed it was to the right of him, somewhere close to the path of Tim O'leary. He marked the spot on the battlefield display.

"Phillip, Tim here. What's that you marked?" A voice came over his earpiece.

Phillip looked again -- surely enough, something was out there. He switched over to IR. "Possible enemy position. Hold on... good, the system has picked it up. It is 318m N67°E from my position, moving very slowly." As he spoke, the red triangle on the display moved again.

"Carlos and I will converge on the enemy position from behind. Tim, you and Phillip move into block the escape path." Another voice came over the secure communication channel.

"While Louis, David, and myself will complete the net." Said a third voice.

"Good," said Phillip. The pale blue round dots on his display started converging on the little red triangle. He himself started to move slowly and steadily towards his right.

Tense minutes followed. The little red triangle did not seem to realised that it was being surrounded, as the net slowly tightened.

"Okay guys, lets try to capture him." Phillip flipped back to low light vision again. He targeted his sniper rifle against the dark silhouette, locked against an invisible laser beam bouncing back from the figure. While Louis and David closed in, the rest of them waited silently in the darkness liked coiled springs.

Suddenly there's a flash of light in the darkness, followed by an agonised voiced of David on the earpiece, "****!" Reflexsively, Phillip squeezed the trigger gingerly. The dark figure stumbled back while a couple of shapes leapt into its location.

"David, hold your position, I am coming over to take a look at you now."

"No big deal, he got me in the left arm."

A moment later, Carlos and Louis came back dragging a man behind them.

"Simon, call back to Field HQ. It starts to look bad out here."

	05-05-2004 21:07									#149
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[OOC: Ack! Did we just have an accident or was that someone else your people stumbled across out there?! The Guardinian observation posts aren't really anywhere near the defensive perimeter of the neutral zone. Or at least they're not supposed to be. They're supposed to be further out and in position to provide advance warning if something dangerous appears to be approaching the Neutrals. But... if your guys were into Long Range Reconnaisance Patrols (LRRP) and moving very quietly, you may have just shot yourselves a Guardinian who officially was not there...]


Guardinian Nuclear Submarine GNS Sneaky, in Azan waters north of naval patrol zone of the League of Armed Neutrality

The low frequency "heads up" signal was received just as the Sneaky was settling on her new course, heading back up north. Since the sensors showed no possible threats within dangerous range at the moment, captain Withfield responded immediately and the sub approached the surface to receive new orders.

Minutes later, the captain was reading an overall situation update.
Another FCL invasion! Missiles being launched all over the place. What in the world had come over these guys?!

The Sneaky had received new orders. She was to stay in Azan waters, but to expand her patrol area and head further north. Her mission was to observe and report - and to protect any third party vessels from unprovoked attack.

	05-05-2004 22:59									#150
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Refugee Camp 7-G, League Patrolled Relief Area, Free Azan. General Yoon Hana commanding.

The first four hours after Frankychanland's latest offensive were tense. The orders from CoCo had been clear: defend the relief area at all costs. Thankfully, FCL forces had meticulously avoided the League's safe zone. General Yoon was confident that the League's defences, bolstered as they were by Noosland's Blue Caps and New Aurora's surprisingly well-armed local militia, would be able to hold out long enough for Guardinia or Centralis to come charging in, should the Hive or Frankychanland be crazy enough to violate their neutrality, but she didn't like the prospect one bit. Still, she was elected to do a job....

The general sighed. The situation would have to fall apart right before this month's Delegate Elections, wouldn't they? There was more than enough pressure at home for Jonchastan to stay out of things without the fascists of the world going nuts.

Her train of though was interrupted by a junior officer, who came at a run into the office the general had commandeered shortly after arriving from New Aurora.

"General Yoon! You'd better take a look at this."

General Yoon was ushered to one of the camp's processing centres, where a long queue (as usual) had formed. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary, until the general noticed the man at the front of the line. The shock of recognition left her at a loss for words.

"General," said the man smoothly in a strong Azani accent, "I am Commandante Benyamin Gluckstein. I was hoping you would be here. I am glad that my sources were correct. We have much to talk about."