Unrest in the Empire

[Der Kaiser Mikey III]

The Kaiserina lay sleeping in her warm, large bed, her dark hair braided and neatly arranged so as not to strangle her. She rolled over in the sheets, and adjusted her position, not aware of the turmoil out on the streets. Just then, explosions sounded off in the distance, most likely coming from the Industrial district. She leaped out of bed, forsaking decency and running through her spacious chambers to meet her advisors in the situation room.

She realized she was wearing only a nightgown, but dismissed the fact and looked to the few men assembled. "What is the situation?" She asked, ever so calmly, thought fully awake and aware.

"Your Majesty..." The only decorated man there was General Hans Von Grunwald, and he happened to speak. "Both the Imperial Navy and the Sturmtruppen seem to have rebelled." He quickly answered. "We have seen entire neighborhoods raided by the Sturmtruppen. They're terrorizing the entire capitol, and the Kriegsmarine are blockading the harbor." He said in a panicked voice. "We only have 250,000 men in the city, and they are all unseasoned city soldiers. The police are siding with the Sturmtruppen, and they are recruiting as we speak." He let his hands flop down on the table, clearly frazzled.

The Kaiserina paused to think for a moment, then carefully formulated her plan. "I suggest we post guards around every critical area. We must spread them out and use them wisely. If the Sturmtruppen are recruiting, we must also recruit. Send word to the other cities to increase the guard tenfold, and ensure that there are no uprisings. If the only thing we have to deal with is the Capitol, we have a chance at coming out on top." She sighed, rubbing her dark blue eyes. "I want somebody to open up communication with the Sturmtruppen and Kriegsmarine. Admiral Wolfe is a reasonable man, and I think that he will be able to negotiate. The main concern is keeping those guns off the city. The Sturmtruppen will be, well...." She trailed off. "We must worry about the Navy, and once we ensure that the city won't be shelled, we can then worry about everything else."

A few hours later, she emerged from the situation room, everybody else scrambling to begin the long and arderous negotiation. She climbed up two flights to enter the office...an area she had since avoided due to both the dark and aristocratic theme as well as the stench of ancient cigar smoke. She took a seat in her cousins towering leather chair, and examined the stack of bills and now useless documents, moving to the box of Imperial Stationary and scribbling down a letter to the International community...

[Of the Quendi]

The Sacred Lands of Aman
Xanathia Throne Room, Borremeo Palace, City of Charn, Land of Arandor
La Imperium Populi Quendorum, the Greater Quendi Co- Prosperity Sphere

Progress in Peace, Peace through Prosperity. That was the creed of the Aleera doctrine by which Quendi foreign policy was conducted. While the doctrine had been established solely as a way to integrate the discarded values of Peace for Freedom and Benevolent Imperialism into a coherent and efficient doctrine it had proved quite resilient. But not anymore. The People and Senate had tired from seeing the world go to hell while they devoted their time and ressources to the perfection of Quendi society.

As the members of the Provisional Government assembled in the Xanathia Throne Room to discuss the situation in the Mikean Empire there where thus little disagreement on what side to be on even if there was disagreement regarding how active a role the People and Senate should play. Even to the most isolationist minded cabinet member it was clear that the government of Mikea faced a potentially threatening situation with the armed forces rebelling. Aleera and Athal, the vanguard of an activistic foreign policy, was not alone in being outraged by the decision by thugs to attempt to usurp power in a sovereign state from its true leaders. Plus the opportunity to fight the soldiers that had threatened Osthia was not an entirely unappealling prospect as both princes thought even if they didn't say so.

As his most imperial highness Athal Alcedina, Prince-Regent of the Imperial Regency Council and Elder of the Imperial House of Alcedina took the floor to make a passionate speech supporting intervention he was greeted by a very receptive crowd where not even the most hostile senator refused applauding the young prince. A clear sign of what was to happen. "Senators, Princes, Kritokrats, Tetrarchs. Citizens of our most glorious people's empire." The Prince-Regent began raising his hand calling for the applause to end, which it did as the entire chamber listened. "You have heard the repports, you have seen the evidence, you have interviewed the experts. Concluding on the proceedings of this great chamber I say that we have seen a vile and despicable attack by an armed mob against its legitimate government." Applause broke out again from the supporters of the young Prince-Regent. "As we speak the Mikean Empire is facing a threat from within in the form of a dishonorable military that has taken up arms against their sovereign prince, her majesty the Empress Gisela Von Preussen of Mikea, this act cannot be tolerated and shall not be tolerated. What are we if we stand by and watch a proud state fall to a gang of what is little more then criminals? Where is our honor and dignity if we allow millions of mikeans to fall into despair as their state succumb into the violent chaos promised by those warlords that has sought to overthrow their rightous prince? How should we hold our heads high in the International Community while allowing this travesty to transpire on our watch? I hold this truth to be self evident that a state is only legitimate as so if it cares deeply for its people and seeks only the best for all of its citizens. While we certainly does not agree with the mikean empress on all issues it is beyond contestation that she is a prince of conscious, a woman who profoundly care for her people. Should she, and her government, fall to the depraved warlords then we shall see a Mikean empire descend into the worst and most horrid of regimes. We shall see suppression of the weak and persecution of the different to an extent the Mikean empire and indeed the world has never seen. No my brothers. We shall not allow it to be so. Let all the world know this, from the most distant nations where no Quendi has ever set foot to the closest of our neighboors, from the most meager tribal state to the greatest of empire, let them know that their people holds them accountable for their actions and the Quendi will keep a watchful eyes on their affairs. Let the world see that we shall not stand by and watch as a nation falls into the hands of cruel and intolerant warlords and their gangs of brigands. Let them know that freedom, equality and brotherhood will always be defended by our proud and sovereign People. Let them know this, and let them fear." As the Prince-Regent ended his speech and walked back towards his seat he was greeted by thundering applause from his fellow princes, but also from many other cabinet members. Even the four tetrarch in union stood politely applauding for a moment. The decision was made. It would take hours with speaker after speaker taking the floor to debate the details, and even the legality, but the result was clear, the People and Senate would go to war.

The Empire of the Quendi
MIS Res Publica, Flagship of the Fourth Fleet, The Autonomous Kingdom of Coirë
La Imperium Populi Quendorum, the Greater Quendi Co- Prosperity Sphere

"It is therefore my duty." Arch Navarch Althanas Alcedina concluded his speech from the bridge of the MIS Res Publica to all vessels in the massive Fourt Fleet, "To announce that the People and Senate has entrusted the Fourth Imperial Fleet with the daunting task to engage, sink and pacify all naval elements of the Mikean Navy that has rebelled against the rightously installed government of Mikea. May the Stars shine upon the People and Senate. May the Stars shine upon the rightous government of the Mikean Empire. Freedom or Death." Turning of the telecom the arch navarch quickly mustered his staff sitting and standing around the great table at which they held a meeting regarding the conflict. He was proud of each and every one of them and as the Fourth Fleet stood out he was confident in its ability to win a resounding victory that would make the mikean rebels tremble in fear and reconsider breaking their vows to their government. He quickly scribbled down two quick and concise telegrams to the two belligerents in the conflict. It would after all be rude not to introduce oneself.

To: The goverment of her Majesty the empress of the Mikean Empire
From: The Imperial Fourth Fleet of the Quendi

Greetings and well meet medama's and mesire's,

In accordance with popular creed 1499-03-11 it gives me great pleasure to announce that the Imperial Fourth Fleet, in the service of the People and Senate, is en route to the Mikean Empire to secure that the rebelious elements of the Mikean Armed Forces are quickly suppresed. Be assured that regardless of previous bad blood between our two states the People and Senate will not tolerate an illegitimate thuggish government in Mikea and will be ready to support the true government in any manner possible.

Signed
Althanas of the Imperial House of Alcedina, Arch Navarch of the Fourth Imperial Fleet

To: The robber barons and war lords of the rebelious armed forces of the Mikean Empire
From: The Fourth Imperial Fleet of the Quendi

Medama's and Mesire's,

You are hereby informed that the People and Senate of the Quendi refuses to recognise any military junta as the government of the Mikean empire. Under orders of the People and Senate the Fourth Imperial Fleet will therefore arrive at your nation soon to support her majesty the empress's government with all means neccesary. Any attempt to prevent the Imperial Fourth from landing on mikean soil will be meet with our full and undefeatably force. Consider yourself warned.

Signed
Althanas of the Imperial House of Alcedina, Arch Navarch of the Fourth Imperial Fleet

Commander: Arch Navarch Althanas Alcedina

21,348 Officers
54,140 Airwing
227,444 Complement
7,826 Marines

1 x Longsword Class Superheavy Guided Missile Warship12 x Ark Royal Class Supercarrier
24 x Ulumō Class Escort Carrier
8 x Hood Class Battlecruiser
12 x Battleaxe Class Cruiser
32 x Xanthi Class Guided Missile Cruiser
64 x Mogami Class Escort AA Cruiser
32 x Ardent Class Destroyer
32 x Hatchet Class Frigate
10 x County Class Helicopter Carrier
20 x Archer Class Submarine
20 x Ošošai Class Guided Missile Submarines

720 x QU-9 Katana
1,728 x Warhawks
168 AEW&C
264 ASW
130 SAR/GC
104 Utility helicopters
48 small UAV's
160 large helos
20 U/CAV

[Osthia]

To Her Imperial Highness, the Kaiserina of Mikea,
While relations are icy between our two nations, I feel that you, Your Majesty, are a far more suitable ruler than your damned cousin, the removed Kaiser. As you know, your country's aerial attack on some of our eastern coastal cities has somewhat limited our ability to effectively go to war, and our economy is in shambles, so military intervention is, unfortunately, out of the question. I can only offer you my official recognition of your government and administration, in the hope that you may reform your country-stab your bastard cousin in the back some more, as regards from the people of Osthia- should your administration defeat these rebels. God give you long and just years on your throne!
Sincerely,
Emperor Arathor Dralien I

[Haalstad]

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To: Her Imperial Highness, the Kaiserina of Mikea
From: HM King Albert III

It has come to my attention that you need aid. It is very important that win this war. I am sending a warship to your safest harbor. It will contain munitions and food. We will also supply you with low-interest loans if you need money. God be with you.

King Albert III

PS: I might be able to secure a significant amount of aid if you abolish slavery
 

[Der Kaiser Mikey III]

Prussian Mountains, Border of Der Kaiser Mikey III and Royal West Prussia

King Michael of Prussia sat in his throne, the dark and ancient castle near the size of the Palace and the seat of the Ancient Mikeian kings. The Elite Prussia Hussar units had sent their representatives, and the Sudetenland Mountain troops along with the Bohemian troops had sworn their loyalty to him. Now, with a formidable army to bolster the Sturmtruppen, the King would now surround the Kaiserina's empire from land, and at the same time block any escape while using the navy. He had received a copy of the Telegram sent by the Quendi, and he had orchestrated a significant response.

To: The Fourth Imperial Fleet of the Quendi
From: The Volkstruppen Alliance

Quite to the contrary of your popular belief, the Navy are breaking no international law whatsoever. They have sworn their loyalty to the Hohenzollern seat, and as written in the documents of Loyalty, they must serve only a pure Hohenzollern of the Title Kaiser. They have therefor served the Kaiser by trying to unseat the slattern of a woman who calls herself Kaiserina, disgracing the great throne with her impure posterior, which has no doubt been the entertainment of Kings.

The Sturmtruppen have sworn their loyalty to the Kaiser, and only to the Kaiser. This war is his alone, and the people of Prussia, Bohemia, and the Sudetenland have declared war on the Kaiserina to return the land to it's rightful ruler. If the Navy is attacked, that is a direct blow to the People of the Empire, and is in itself a war crime. They have not fired a single shell, and are providing a blockade.


Signed,


-Kaiser Michael Von Hohenzollern XIX

He had it wired, and gave the orders for the attack to commence. The first step was to lay siege to the Government troops in cities and forts, and to weaken the army, then take Kaiserberg itself, and storm the palace as the last objective.

Kaiserberg, Imperial Palace

The Kaiserina had taken the liberty of putting on clothing, and she now sat in her office, relieved at the prospect. The Suburbs were now a warzone, and the shots could be heard for miles, all echoing in the city as well. The troop activity had been increased by the hundreds as men moved in and out of the city, trying to get to where they were needed most. Food supplies were being rationed, and the few Police who were loyal were now trying to maintain order when violent riots stemmed from fear threatened to burst forth.

She wired a few Telegrams of thanks, and looked out onto the city. She knew she may only have a few hours left as a ruler, so now she had to quickly orchestrate the reforms she had been planning for the next year into legislations that would be difficult to repeal.

To: The Nations of the World
From: The Mikeian Kaiserina

It has come to my attention that many of the traditions, while respectfully kept, are outdated and, though I hate to admit, heathenistic. Therefor, it is my honor to inform the people of the Empire and the world beyond that as of today, Slavery shall be a crime punishable by Death. The roles of slaves shall be taken up by criminals so as they shall earn their meals, accommodations, etc. They shall be treated humanely, and all Victims of Slavery, though they shall receive no special treatment, shall receive a comfortable transport to their country of origin. If any citizen is still in possession of Human property, they shall receive life imprisonment for these heinous crimes and shall be punished severely.

Signed,

-Gisela Von Preussen

[Late Roman Empire]

As the legitimate ruler improperly deposed by a woman no less, a deed unfathomable in the Imperium Romanum, I can quite assure you, I recognize you and you alone as the true and lawful sovereign of the Hohenzollern Empire, whatever differences we may have religiously. I trust that you will not abandon the traditions of your people, unlike this Whore of Babylon, this Jezebel who now usurps your throne. Abolish slavery? What kind of civilized nation puts such destitute people on the street like that, where before they had three square meals and a roof over their heads? You have our full moral support, and in the event that you should, by some ill fortune, not regain your throne, you have a place of comfortable exile here in Constantinople, seat of the great Roman Empire. Perhaps three legions of Roman marines could help as well?

Speaking from the heart of one true Emperor to another,
Imperator Sextus Macrinus Felix Caesar Augustus Orientalis Dominus Mundus

[Of the Quendi]

The Empire of the Quendi
MIS Res Publica, Flagship of the Fourth Fleet, The Autonomous Kingdom of Coirë
La Imperium Populi Quendorum, the Greater Quendi Co- Prosperity Sphere

Althanas, sitting in his office overlooking the bridge of the massive MIS Res Publica, had to suppress a slight giggle as he read the letter from the desposed emperor. He threw the telegram to his sister, the brain trust behind the politically naïve arch navarch, "What do you think sister? Does he have a point this barbarian emperor of the germanic tribe?" Alatáriel snarled. "Not even the slightest. It is true that salic law prohibits a woman from ascending to the throne but the war of the austrian succession created a precedence when Maria Theresa became empress of Rome by right of the pragmatic sanction of 1713. The People and Senate therefore recognises the legal right of a female prince in all lands of the germanians." Althanas nodded without understanding much of what his sister said. Nor did he care. He had no problem following his sister's introductions.

"Excellent." He said standing up from his chair with a smile. "For in just an hour we will be within 5,000 kilometers range of the harbor closest to the mikean capital." The princely officer began walking out of his office towards the bridge where the staff where carefuly debating what strategy to follow. As Althanas and Alatáriel entered the bridge the officers all saluted their purple born commanders. The young arch strategos Glorfindel nos-Elrohir Calamegil quickly stood up politely pulling out a chair for princess Alatáriel reciving a smile that could melt a rock in return as the princess sat down. "Medama's, and Mesire's." Althanas began. "Within just one hour our Cromwell II radar system will be within range of the harbor closest to the imperial palace of Mikea. Once that happens we must be ready to commence an attack on all rebel forces blocking our way to the imperial court. The first step, which is already under way, is to take out all enemy military satelites to limit their information about our activities. Secondly we will strike at all infrastructure facilities of use for the enemy. Their electrical grid, their fuel pipe lines, their water sources etc. While we hope not to cause to much damage to civilian facilities our intel suggest that we can very well be facing practically all of the mikean armed forces. There is no room for hesitation."

Calamegil raised a hand. As the commander of the seventy myriads that sailed on the hundreds of support vessels following the main fleet he was technically Althanas's equal but due to the long Quendi tradition of favorizing the Navy and due to the army's reliance on Althanas's ships in reality Calamegil was only second in command at least until he could get his troops on the ground. With a gesture Althanas encouraged the young arch navarch to speak. "What will be the army's role in this conflict my prince? Fourteen legions has been mobilized, can I assume we are not going to spend weeks aboard the transport ships?" Althanas nodded. "While the People and Senate prefers to avoid ground warfare we plan on going in once the enemy infrastructure is down. Someone is going to have to march into Royal West Prussia and teach the pretender there a lection. The People and Senate expects of your myriads that they will perform well in this role." Calamegil smiled. His forces where the best of the best. Fighting a demoralized enemy force with no energy, ammunition, fuel etc. would not be difficult.

As the debate continued on the bridge the MIS Res Publica with its formidable super radar creept closer and closer to the Mikean Empire. Soon the Fourth Imperial Fleet would have radar surveillance of the harbor that was their target. Soon they would be able to see enemy positions 5,000 kilometers away. From aboard the Ark Royal carriers a couple of QU-9 Katana's took of scouting the sky for enemy satelites, if they came by one they where equiped to fire ASAT missiles against them while remaining within the security zone of the MIS Res Publica's massive SAM radius. The Fourth Imperial Fleet was ready to launch its formidable power upon the enemies of empress Gisela von Preussen and the enemies of the People and Senate.

To: VolkstruppenAlliance
From: The Fourth Imperial Fleet

The empress is the rightful ruler of the Mikean empire as your majesty has disgraced yourself and your office in the past and cannot be entrusted with the wellbeing of the mikean people. As for the oaths of loyality of the soldiers under your command I can only appeal to your majesty's conscience to releash them of such oaths so they shall not die for nothing. If there is truth to rumors that your majetsy will be given exile in one of the many roman successor states then I suggest your majesty takes the offer and order your majesty's soldiers to stand down and face demobilization. If you will not do so then every fallen soldier will be blood on your majesty's hands. Regarding the blockade it is welcome to flee from the Fourth Imperial if it so wishes. If it attempts to block us entrance into mikean waters it will however be faced with the wrath of the People and Senate. This is my last warning. The People and Senate desires not this war but we are ready to fight it none the less, and rest assured that we are ready to win it.

Signed
Althanas of the Imperial House of Alcedina, Arch Navarch of the Fourth Imperial Fleet

OOC: A map would be nice by now. But if you don't have one can you please tell me if the capital is a port city and if it isn't what the closest port is as that would be my target. An ORBAT would also be nice, also from Late Roman Republic if you plan on sending forces.

[Gobaithe]

Griffio, Gobaithe

Prince Meical stood before his army, each man dressed in their full military gear. On their faces were painted the ancient blue swirls of the warrior, running down their necks and spreading across their bodies. They stood motionless, awaiting their Prince's command. Meical had taken control of the nation due to his fathers declining health and all affairs were now handled by him. All eyes were fixed upon him as he took a deep breath and began to speak, "Countrymen, in lands far from here lies a nation in trouble. Chaos and treachery has forced their government to retreat and plead for aid. We are men of honor, of virtue and of love. What men would we be if we denied our brothers of aid in their hour of darkness? What men would we be if we turned a blind eye, forcing our allies to fight alone? What men would our children look up to? Brothers I ask you, will we answer this call? To be a shimmer of light in a world of darkness? Are you with me?" The men stomped their feet and shouted, "Hahoo!" over and over. Meical smiled softly as he looked over his men, raising his fist in the air. This rebellion would be put down, no matter what the costs.

Ships pushed out into the icy cold water, loaded with men and equipment. Under the light of the moon they mad their way towards their allies lands, asking the Gods and Goddesses for a safe voyage. Admiral Bjorn stroked his beard as he looked over charts, running his index finger along coastlines trying to determine the greatest place for landing. All responsibility of leading this men laid on his shoulders, causing a mixture of excitment and terror to develop in the pit of his stomach. As a young admiral of only 30, he was determined to prove himself. The honor of his nation and family were in his hands, yet he was confident e would make them proud. By the next moon they would be in Mikean waters.

Army
300 Centurion Tanks
200 M198 howitzer Artillery
80,000 Gobaithean Warriors
20,000 Royal Gobaithean Knights
10,000 Berserkers
10,000 Warrior Dwyrs

Navy
10 Type 45 Destroyer
15 Invincible class aircraft carriers
25 Amphibious transport dock
10 Duke class frigate
5 Trafalgar class submarine

Airforce
30 F-35
20 CH-53 Transport Helicopter
50 Z-10 Helicopter
10 C-130 Hercules transport

[Late Roman Empire]

The Empire of the Quendi
MIS Res Publica, Flagship of the Fourth Fleet, The Autonomous Kingdom of Coirë
La Imperium Populi Quendorum, the Greater Quendi Co- Prosperity Sphere

Althanas, sitting in his office overlooking the bridge of the massive MIS Res Publica, had to suppress a slight giggle as he read the letter from the desposed emperor. He threw the telegram to his sister, the brain trust behind the politically naïve arch navarch, "What do you think sister? Does he have a point this barbarian emperor of the germanic tribe?" Alatáriel snarled. "Not even the slightest. It is true that salic law prohibits a woman from ascending to the throne but the war of the austrian succession created a precedence when Maria Theresa became empress of Rome by right of the pragmatic sanction of 1713. The People and Senate therefore recognises the legal right of a female prince in all lands of the germanians." Althanas nodded without understanding much of what his sister said. Nor did he care. He had no problem following his sister's introductions.

"Excellent." He said standing up from his chair with a smile. "For in just an hour we will be within 5,000 kilometers range of the harbor closest to the mikean capital." The princely officer began walking out of his office towards the bridge where the staff where carefuly debating what strategy to follow. As Althanas and Alatáriel entered the bridge the officers all saluted their purple born commanders. The young arch strategos Glorfindel nos-Elrohir Calamegil quickly stood up politely pulling out a chair for princess Alatáriel reciving a smile that could melt a rock in return as the princess sat down. "Medama's, and Mesire's." Althanas began. "Within just one hour our Cromwell II radar system will be within range of the harbor closest to the imperial palace of Mikea. Once that happens we must be ready to commence an attack on all rebel forces blocking our way to the imperial court. The first step, which is already under way, is to take out all enemy military satelites to limit their information about our activities. Secondly we will strike at all infrastructure facilities of use for the enemy. Their electrical grid, their fuel pipe lines, their water sources etc. While we hope not to cause to much damage to civilian facilities our intel suggest that we can very well be facing practically all of the mikean armed forces. There is no room for hesitation."

Calamegil raised a hand. As the commander of the seventy myriads that sailed on the hundreds of support vessels following the main fleet he was technically Althanas's equal but due to the long Quendi tradition of favorizing the Navy and due to the army's reliance on Althanas's ships in reality Calamegil was only second in command at least until he could get his troops on the ground. With a gesture Althanas encouraged the young arch navarch to speak. "What will be the army's role in this conflict my prince? Fourteen legions has been mobilized, can I assume we are not going to spend weeks aboard the transport ships?" Althanas nodded. "While the People and Senate prefers to avoid ground warfare we plan on going in once the enemy infrastructure is down. Someone is going to have to march into Royal West Prussia and teach the pretender there a lection. The People and Senate expects of your myriads that they will perform well in this role." Calamegil smiled. His forces where the best of the best. Fighting a demoralized enemy force with no energy, ammunition, fuel etc. would not be difficult.

As the debate continued on the bridge the MIS Res Publica with its formidable super radar creept closer and closer to the Mikean Empire. Soon the Fourth Imperial Fleet would have radar surveillance of the harbor that was their target. Soon they would be able to see enemy positions 5,000 kilometers away. From aboard the Ark Royal carriers a couple of QU-9 Katana's took of scouting the sky for enemy satelites, if they came by one they where equiped to fire ASAT missiles against them while remaining within the security zone of the MIS Res Publica's massive SAM radius. The Fourth Imperial Fleet was ready to launch its formidable power upon the enemies of empress Gisela von Preussen and the enemies of the People and Senate.

To: VolkstruppenAlliance
From: The Fourth Imperial Fleet

The empress is the rightful ruler of the Mikean empire as your majesty has disgraced yourself and your office in the past and cannot be entrusted with the wellbeing of the mikean people. As for the oaths of loyality of the soldiers under your command I can only appeal to your majesty's conscience to releash them of such oaths so they shall not die for nothing. If there is truth to rumors that your majetsy will be given exile in one of the many roman successor states then I suggest your majesty takes the offer and order your majesty's soldiers to stand down and face demobilization. If you will not do so then every fallen soldier will be blood on your majesty's hands. Regarding the blockade it is welcome to flee from the Fourth Imperial if it so wishes. If it attempts to block us entrance into mikean waters it will however be faced with the wrath of the People and Senate. This is my last warning. The People and Senate desires not this war but we are ready to fight it none the less, and rest assured that we are ready to win it.

Signed
Althanas of the Imperial House of Alcedina, Arch Navarch of the Fourth Imperial Fleet

OOC: A map would be nice by now. But if you don't have one can you please tell me if the capital is a port city and if it isn't what the closest port is as that would be my target. An ORBAT would also be nice, also from Late Roman Republic if you plan on sending forces.

OOC: It's Late Roman Empire. As in the Dominate, the system of despotism instituted by Emperors Diocletian and Constantine. This particular one is RP'd as an unbroken line, an Eastern Roman Empire that never fell, with a succession of Emperors who kept the laws and customs without any major changes since the days of Valens and Valentinian. Its Western counterpart is Roma Occidentalis.

At this point, if any force is requested, it would be a small expedition of 3 legions of marines, as well as 45 warships (not counting 20 transports) and 300 aircraft.

[Late Roman Empire]

In response to the "disturbing trend of unnatural female succession to thrones properly held only by men", the Emperor Sextus Macrinus Felix has issued the Edict of Athens, permanently barring the succession to the "principate of this world to any and all of the fairer and weaker sex, as counseled by the Apostle Paul when he forbade women to teach or usurp authority over men.

"It is clearly the natural order, instituted by our Heavenly Father, that men rule, protect, and provide, while women submit humbly, gratefully, and quietly to their authority. The example of Deborah was merely an Old Testament miracle, and not a true precedent, as she left the actual fighting to Barak.

"It is further decreed by our pleasure, and God's own clear command, as stated to Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, and as reiterated by the Apostles Peter and Paul, that all wives submit unconditionally to the proper lordship of their husbands, even as Sarah called Abraham 'lord'. This authority, like of masters over slaves and rulers over subjects, carries duties and obligations, but for these responsibilities, the authority granted is given by God, and only God can remove it.

"The doctrine and canon of Holy Scripture are unambiguous: Emperors, Husbands, and Masters rule by divine right, which can not morally be resisted or defied by those under their care and command. The institutions of monarchy, marriage, and slavery are all confirmed and reaffirmed by the laws of God and Man, and must therefore be obeyed without question.

"Christianity is not a revolutionary ideology, as the liberationists would claim in their Satanic heresy, but rather a spiritual confession and creed of faith which creates a unique and personal communion with our Heavenly Father through His Son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and through the Holy Spirit. It is not about changing society, but about saving the soul."

This Edict was undertaken with the advice and full approval of Jacobus I, Patriarch and Bishop of Constantinople, who is the chief ecclesiastical representative of Christ and authority over His Church in the Eastern Roman Empire.

[Legendardisch]

To: Der Kaiser Mikey III
From: Legendardisch

We help you, even if you dont like it.

[Late Roman Empire]

....of Imperial Roman Marines are being sent to Der Kaiser Mikey III, to help unseat the usurper and reinstate the lawful sovereign, Kaiser Michael von Hohenzollern. They are commanded by Count Decimus Arcadius Rufinus, formerly comes domestici. Our information has convinced us that the so-called Kaiserina is illegally governing her nation and must be deposed out of respect for the rule of law and the sanctity of holy vows (such as the oaths taken by the Imperial armed forces to the Hohenzollern dynasty).

In addition to the three legions of marines, 45 warships, 20 transports, and 300 aircraft are being dispatched as quickly as possible to the Empire of Der Kaiser Mikey III and its capital in particular to help restore lawful monarchy under a male sovereign. That is our objective, no more, no less. The law is clear. The Pragmatic Sanction applied strictly to Austria (it did not even affect the Holy Roman Empire, from what I gather) and even then it was legally and constitutionally dubious, hence the War of Austrian Succession that followed it. Rather than see such calamities befall Der Kaiser Mikey III, we will aid in the restoration of the legal and constitutional system of strictly patriarchal monarchy and the authority and sovereignty of a fellow Christian prince.

For Christ and Caesar,

Imperator Sextus Macrinus Felix Caesar Augustus Orientalis et Dominus Mundus
Emperor Sextus Macrinus Felix Caesar, Augustus of the East and Lord of the World

[Der Kaiser Mikey III]

The Dreadnought Submersible Cruiser's surfaced, and opened their heavy radar, scouting the ice cold waters of the Northern shore with their enhanced radar. The military technology was top of the line and well funded, and often times people went hungry for it. Admiral Von Wolfe knew that the consequences would be heavy, but he also knew that the rightful ruler was the King. He quickly Scribbled down a wiring, and sent it to the communications offices on board. He cared not about the Sturmtruppen, and he knew the only way to preserve the naval strength was to declare neutrality.

To: The Fourth Imperial Fleet

In accordance with International law, and the preservation of the Imperial Navy, I hereby declare a stance of Neutrality that will both remove the Navy from the charge of any civilian casualties or insurrection, and in addition will preserve the safety of both parties from Naval attack. I hereby declare that no army shall be admitted past our forces, however we will fire not one shot onto the shor, and our ships will be turned around to face the oncoming invasion.

If any ship of mine is fired upon, you are breaking International code.

-Admiral Von Wolfe, Supreme Commander of the Imperial Navy

[Der Kaiser Mikey III]

OOC:

Here is the map
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[Der Kaiser Mikey III]

The Streets of Koenigsberg

Thousands of black uniformed men marched, some still bandaged from the previous nights fighting. They carried a motley crew of weapons to match the men, all of different Germanic Ethnicities (respectfully hosted in the Empire) and of different social classes, and uniformed. The older men wore the full Imperial Dress uniform of the Kaisers Sturmtruppen, many had medals dangling from their uniforms, and a few boys bore the standard and battle flags. Others, the newer recruits, wore black clothing with patches sewn in to identify their ranks, and yet others merely wore a black cap and carried an ancient bolt action rifle or shotgun.

The trumpets signaled the men to line up for a charge, and fixed Machine Guns were brought to the front on mounts. Trucks pulled up, and the heavy MG fire began, explosions ringing off as the buildings were hit by RPG's and IED's used by the resistance.

Gray uniformed Soldiers charged first, firing into the Sturmtruppen. A few men went down, however the heavy MG fire caught the poorly trained Imperial Guard off their guard (OOC: pun anyone?). The Sturmtruppen, who had seen combat in Osthia, returned fire, exterminating them with a viscous accuracy and precision, continueing to push forward as they used rifle, pistol, shotgun, MG, and flamethrower to push forward. Tanks cut through the Guard's barricades, and though progress was slow, it was happening all over the city.

Imperial Palace

The Kaiserina was nervous. The sounds of explosions were all over the place, and the dark clouds of smoke and the screams seemed to permeate the vicinity.

"Your Majesty!" A frazzled looking Colonel entered the room, and bowed, ignoring the shrapnel wound in his ribs. "We can't hold them off any longer, reinforcements of Prussian and Bohemian Hussar units along with Bavarian and Sudetenland Gebirgsjager are too much, we can't hold them off any longer."

The Kaiserina felt a stab of pain in her heart, and thought for a short while. "Order all units to fall back to the palace. Bring the wounded to the Dining Hall to be treated." She quietly murmured, only daring to cry when the man left. Between sobs, she prayed to God that the violence would end, and that by some miracle the people would give her a chance.

[Marcheria]

ENCRYPTION:OPEN...FLASH TRAFFIC:OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE
To:The Honorable Kaiserina Gisela Von Preussen,The Royal Catholic Imperium of Der Kaiser Mikey III
From:Premier Maxwell Alben, the United Socialist States of Marcheria

Kaiserina:
We, the glorious Marcherian peoples, are an avowedly atheist state. We have seen through the Pope's lies due to our refusal to accept his opiate, and we do not consider women as inferiors. One of the main reasons I took power was that the former monarch of our country refused to grant women's suffrage. We will not stand for the Roman aggression. The Third and Sixth naval fleets are moving to a protective position outside your waters, and I humbly request permission to send in the Fourth Guards Army to protect your borders. The Marcherian Doublestar has shined on you today, Kaiserina. We're here to help.
Regards,
Premier Maxwell Alben
General Secretary and Supreme Commander,
the United Socialist States of Marcheria

[Of the Quendi]

The Empire of the Quendi
MIS Ondolindë, Flagship of the QRFSLSME detachment force, Colony of Dor Amon
La Imperium Populi Quendorum, the Greater Quendi Co- Prosperity Sphere

Lady Finduilas Faelivrin Silváno, Baroness of Doriath and commander in chief of the armed forces of the small quendi colony of Dor Amon was reading the memo she had received from Charn with increasing worry as each new sentence painted a darker and darker picture. At an age of only thirty three the baroness was one of the youngest soldiers in the Imperial Quendi Navy with the rank of navarch and most definately the youngest female. While Silváno, daughtor of none other then Gilderién Silváno, chief of staff of the Supreme High Chancellor, was a briliant politician and the chief advisor of governor Amarië Alcedina she had never been given a field command not had she ever desired one. Finduilas had of course seen combat before, as a young tesserarius in the Imperial Army she had fought against the republican rebels at Cirhtyi since then she had joined the navy as a Centurion and had quickly advanced in part due to her family ties.

But now the young baroness was ordered to contain the forces of the Late Roman Empire by blocking the strait of gibraltar while the forces in the Greater Israstine secured that the enemy would not flee through the Suez. With a single battle carrier squadron at her disposal, as well as a guided missile group, the young navarch and baroness was however not proud of the situation. Sure the People and Senate was a formidable opponent that the Late Roman Empire could never hope to defeat. But the People and Senate also had an unfortunate tendency to only send smaller forces against smaller nations. A part of the baroness would like to believe that it was because of honor but the cynic part, the part that was Gilderién's daughter, knew that it was for budgetary reasons. War was expensive.

The navarch sighed stroking her long platinum blonde hair back. She had hoped to start her political career in Dor Amon and now she was to sail to the Gibraltar and block any attempts by the Late Romans to join forces with the mikean rebels. Not exactly the stepping stone into the golden halls of the Curia. Finduilas's adjutant, Ingwë nos-Aikanáro Sîrfalas, entered the office of the navarch and saluted. "My lady, her imperial highness and excellency the governor is here." The adjutant announced causing Finduilas to stand up from her chair in correct military posture. Just because she was a politician at heart didn't mean she didn't know her place. "Let her in, and leave us alone Ingwë. I will not be disturbed." The adjutant saluted and left the room making way for a young woman, hardly an adult yet, dressed in silken robes and with intricicate jewelry hanging from her neck, ears and fingers.

Surprised at the young governors decision to visit the baroness of Doriath saluted. "Your imperial highness and excellency, I am honored to receive you ma'am." The governor smiled a coy smile at the last titulation, one she could appreciate the irony in considering that the barones was almost ten year her senior. "The pleasure is all mine Finduilas. I hear you are leaving. Has my hospitality here in Dor Amon not been pleasent enough?" The governor said without further introductions sitting down in Finduilas's chair without excuses. For a moment the baroness wondered how the governor had found out but then realized that with the family connections one gained from being born to the Imperial House of Alcedina not even the most confidential information was ever keept from one. "The People and Senate expects me to contain the forces of the Late Roman Empire, an obscure nation centered somewhere around Constantinople, in order to prevent them from joining forces with the mikean rebels. The People and Senate expects each and everyone of ..."

"Yeah, yeah, yeah. I get it. When People and Senate calls and all that." The governor rudely interrupted looking intensely into the eyes of the baroness. "And sure its important to make a point towards those pauline relics and their misogynistic ways so by all means go sink their ships. Send their sons to Ulmonan and teach them that the People and Senate isn't to be triffled with. But before you do I need your help with a couple of things." As the governor, somewhat condescendingly, padded on the desk for Finduilas to sit she couldn't help but smile. Princess Amarië Alcedina was perhaps governor but the real power behind the throne was Finduilas Faelivrin Silváno of Doriath. What a pleasent thing power. Once she had crushed the late romans Finduilas knew she would want more of it. A lot more.

After several hours where the forces in Dor Amon was mobilized, and made part of the QRFSLSME, or the Quendi Relief Force Supporting the Legitimate Sovereign of the Mikean Empire, and the governor and navarch outlined the next three months of policy for the small but prosperous colony, the fleet stood out. With its AEW&C's flying as far away from the ships a great radar range was reached and it would not be long before the Iberian Peninsula would be within reach to the north. In the mean time a Quendi military satelite had however already positioned itself over the strait of Gibraltar. If the late romans thought they could just waltz into the affairs of the People and Senate they would soon be taught a lesson.

Commander: Lady Finduilas Faelivrin Silváno of Doriath

Battle Carrier Squadron VIII
Commander: Lady Finduilas Faelivrin Silváno of Doriath

730 Officers
8355 Enlisted
4850 Airwing
592 Marines

1 x Ark Royal Class Supercarrier
1 x Hood Class Battlecruiser
3 x Ulumō Class Escort Carriers
5 x Mogami Class Escort AA Cruisers
4 x Ardent Class Guided Missile Destroyers
1 x Archer Class Submarine

72 x QU-9 Katana Advanced Air Superiority Fighters
144 x LY908 Warhawk Strike Fighter/Interceptor
12 x AEW&C
24 x ASW Helicopters
8 x SAR/GA Helicopters
8 x Utility Helicopters
8 x Gunship Helicopters
4 x Tankers
6 x Small U/CAV

Guided Missile Group IV
Commander: Praefectus Navarch Círdan nos-Glorfindel Elensar

572 Officers
5876 Enlisted
660 Airwing
160 Marines

1 x Hood Class Battlecruiser
1 x Ulumō Class Escort Carrier
8 x Xanthi Class Guided Missile Cruisers
6 x Mogami Class Escort AA Cruisers
1 x Archer Class Submarine

12 x QU-9 Katana Advanced Air Superiority Fighters
24 x LY908 Warhawk Strike Fighter/Interceptor
4 x AEW&C
6 x ASW Helicopters
2 x SAR/GA Helicopters
4 x Utility Helicopters
6 x Small U/CAV

[Whiskey Hill]

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[Of the Quendi]

International Water
MIS Res Publica, Flagship of the Fourth Fleet
4,500 kilometers from the Mikean Capital

Cromwell II. If ever there where a sea based radar system that was intended to find life on other planets it would have to be it. The Cromwell II was not as much a radar as it was a full fledged system of sensors designed for every possible scenario providing the massive Longsword class ship on which it was built with more then 5,000 kilometers radar range covering territories on different continents in many cases.

As the massive Fourth Imperial Fleet sailed towards the coast of the Mikean empire this radar scanned the sky, the sea and the ground mercilessly searching for anything or anyone bold or stupid enough to stand up to the most magnificent display of force the People and Senate possesed.

As the submersible dreadnought cruiser rose to the surface it immediately appeared upon the Cromwell II screens causing a tense moment where the commanders of the Fourth Imperial considered launching missiles against it. But they quickly reconsidered. The vessel was still very far away and could easily dive out of range of even the fastest and most stealthy missile if it just had a semi decent radar.

The surfacing of the vessel did however cause an increase in battle preparations aboard the vessels of the Fourth Imperial. Its hunter submarines and frigates sailed further away from the core of the battle formation scanning the ocean for enemy submarines trying to get close enough to fire at the Longsword or the carriers.

The sky suddenly became alive as helicopters flew out using their MAD to search for submarines while AEW&C aircrafts went on the wings to support the Cromwell II system in finding enemy forces. Realizing that there where no enemy satelites in the area the QU-9 Katana's, pride of the Quendi Air Forces, began patrolling up to a thousand kilometers from their carriers carrying cruise missiles for use against enemy surface combatants.

Above the sky the quendi satelites approached mikean land ready to scout for enemy positions and send the coordinates to fighters and long range missile systems.

To: Admiral von Wolfe
From: Arch navarch Althanas Alcedina

You have a rather interesting interpretation of international law mesire admiral. I am however sorry to inform you that it has little value to the People and Senate. You see our law has declared that any soldier fighting for a slave state is a criminal and opening fire against armed ships supporting slavery is never a crime. Even if this was not the case it is however not strictly speaking illegal to open fire against hostile ships.

That said I have no interest in fighting against your ships. I intend, as I am ordered by the People and Senate, to secure peace and order in the Mikean empire by eliminating those who threaten those ideals. I leave it to you, mesire admiral, to decide if your fleet threatens peace and order in your own nation. This however remains. Her majesty the empress is the legitmate ruler of the Mikean empire and my forces will open fire against anyone threatening her right to rule.

Signed
A. Alcedina
Arch Navarch

[Marcheria]

The MFS Pazhitnov, 20 miles off the coast of Mikea
Vice Admiral Stephen Caruso stroked his chin and sighed. Roused from his sleep aboard the Korobenki as it was preparing to sail for fleet week in Noders, he was shoved onto a COD and sent to the Pazhitnov. He didn't know how the airboys handled it, what with that terrible turbulence! Thankfully, the fleet had been returning from exercises in the area, and Mikea was only a slight deviation off course.

Under his command, he had two Korobenki-class supercarriers, four Biddle-class AEGIS escorts, six Nicholas G. Brierly-class destroyers and five brand-new Patterson-class frigates. In addition, he had several Marine landing ships, minesweepers and two Ramius-class nuclear attack subs, plus over two hundred forty aircraft and 4,000 Marines.

When he arrived, he had set things in motion almost immediately. An UnRep group was on its way from Port Hewlett to refuel and refit the ships in need of it. At all times, twelve fighters and four AWACS ran a CAP over the fleet. Search radars were energized at all times, sweeping the sky for even the slightest whiff of a hostile presence.


Shemya Air Base, Gorky, The United Socialist States of Marcheria
General Jake Greenstein, commander of the Fourth Guards Army was annoyed. Six hours since Condition Three had been set, and still no order to move! His Ex-girlfriend was Mikean, and he couldn't help but worry for her safety. The tanks were aboard the planes, the supplies were loaded, LZs determined, and the 75,000 troops and support units outfitted. Out of the ops-room's window, he could see troops and aircrews mingling on the tarmac. Hell, they had been waiting so long, some troops near Ops had even set up a freaking soccer game, using a pair of rocket launchers as goals. Greenstein was so bored, he even considered joining. But, he just kept staring at the phone, waiting for it ring and the voice on the other end to say the magic words: "Execute CRAPSHOOT"

ENCRYPTION:OPEN...FLASH TRAFFIC:OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE
To:The Honorable Kaiserina Gisela Von Preussen,The Royal Catholic Imperium of Der Kaiser Mikey III
From:Premier Maxwell Alben, the United Socialist States of Marcheria

Kaiserina:
I still humbly await your permission to send in ground assistance. I am aware of your desperate plight in the capital, so just say the words and my Marines offshore will chopper in to help your troops retake the capital and my transports will lift off to begin to drop paratroops on hot zones and land heavier equipment at designated airfields. Just say the words, and give us the coordinates, and your aid will be there ASAP.
Respectfully yours,
Premier Maxwell Alben

[Late Roman Empire]

OOC: Blocking the Strait of Gibraltar? That's news to our Western Empire counterpart, so that part will be ignored for historical inaccuracy. Besides, we are already in the Atlantic....so that's a complete farce. Oh, and due to the TG sent back to me by Der Kaiser, my fleet has been authorized to pass through its self-blockade, as being from a friendly nation.

IC: The Grand Fleet of the Imperium has finally arrived at the pre-arranged location, courtesy of the permission of Admiral von Wolfe. Count Rufinus remains aboard the Helena, the flagship of the Imperial Fleet, while awaiting orders from Admiral von Wolfe on how to meet the strategic threat from the Quendi. The Late Roman Empire is ready, willing, and able to defend the lawful government of Kaiser Michael I over the usurper, Gisela and her puppet masters.

[Marcheria]

OOC: can someone please give me a clear picture of the sides in this conflict?

[Late Roman Empire]

....Gisela, as soon as possible, as to remove any possible challenge to the restoration of your throne.

Just to show he means more than words, and to lead by example, the Emperor ordered the execution of former Empress Marcia and sold the children into slavery in an undisclosed location to ensure that they cannot return to reclaim the throne. The sons were castrated as well to prevent the old line to continue on the male side. This was unfortunate necessity.

[Legendardisch]

OOC: Yes, give me a clear map. not overdrawed ok. and make a fast to read thing like whats actually happening.... please?

IC:

Our fleets are waiting to attack, some helicopters are picking up our people and from other nations. we also safed some CEO's and Ministers.

[Of the Quendi]

OOC

Be carefull with your arrogance Late Roman Empire it is must unbecomming. The main reason I decided to send a smaller force to block your fleet's ability to reach the mikean coasts was actually for your sake. While the forces under Finduilas, Baroness of Doriath are considerable and would be a great threat to your navy they are nothing compared to the Fourth Imperial Fleet. If you fight against the forces of the baroness you might win. If you fight against the Fourth Imperial defeat is certain as the mikean rebel fleet has declared neutrality.

I therefore suggest that we say that instead of letting the forces of the baroness stay at Gibraltar, which would have given your forces the benefit of ground support, we meet at open sea where my satelites above Mikea and the Cromwell II system can't reach you. Alternatively you can of course RP sailing to Mikean territory and see how you will fare against the Fourth Imperial but for obvious reasons I wouldn't recommend it.

As for historical inaccuracies ... Well, I am not the one RP'ing a modern day Roman Empire.

International Water
MIS Res Publica, Flagship of the Fourth Fleet
4,200 kilometers from the Mikean Capital

"My lord arch navarch." An adjutant announced entering the room where Althanas, his sister and the rest of his staff was discussing what their next move would be. They had established radar surveilance over a considerable amount of mikean territory, including the capital, they had scouted the space above the fleet and found no enemy satelites, now quendi satelites floated their if, what none of the officers believed, that they would be needed. The mikean rebels fleet had offered neutrality. So far the mission seemed to be a succes.

Althanas looked up at the adjutant not annoyed to be interrupted. After all there where no threat to his force so far. "Yes soldier." He said receiving a salutation from the adjutant, a centurion of the air forces, "We have intercepted a non encrypted communiqué from Premier Maxwell Alben of Marcheria to Kaiserina Gisela von Preussen." The adjutant handed the arch navarch the communiqué. Althanas, dismissing the adjutant who saluted again before leaving, quickly read the communiqué.

"What is it Althanas?" Princess Alatáriel asked curiously. For a moment Althanas said nothing. Then he turned to the radar systems operator, Praefectus Navarch Ingwëy nos-Findekáno Celenda, "Find the location of the marcherian fleet immediately. Once you do order one of our satelites to the area to supply them with communications and surveilance." Althanas orderd receiving a salute from the Praefectus Navarch before he left the room to issue orders to his men. Seeing that his sister the princess was getting iritated, a fearsome sight to behold indeed, the arch navarh quickly handed her the communiqué.

Alatáriel snapped the communiqué from her brother and read it in a flash. "Interesting." She simply said. "Do you want me to write a reply to the Premier?" She asked after a moments pause. Althanas smiled and nodded. If anyone was to contact a foreign head of government it better be the smarter of the siblings he reckoned. Alatáriel quickly began typing a, heavily encrypted, reply to the Premier.

To: Premier Maxwell Alben of Marcheria
From: HIH Princess Alatáriel Alcedina of the Quendi

Greetings Mesire Premier,

Allow me first of all for intercepting the communications between your excellency and her majesty the empress Gisela von Preussen but as I am sure your excellency understand the ongoing conflict in the Mikean empire does not allow the People and Senate of the Quendi the luxury to respect the privacy of potential foes. In that regard I really must advise your excellency not to write non encrypted communiqué's on matters so severe as war.

But if your excellency will forgive me my hastiness lets get to business as the westerners say. Alas polite conversation or, as is the case, correspondence, is another luxury not afforded us during wartime. Upon reading your last communiqué I understand that the marcherian armed forces has chosen to support the legitimist cause of her majesty empress Gisela von Preussen. Allow me first of all to commend your excellency and the nation and state of Marcheria for making this just and rightous decision. The differences that exist between our two systems, a communist and a capitalist one, may be great but they none the less pale and fade away when faced with the vile fascism of the mikean rebels. In the past great things where accomplished by cooperation between communists and capitalist let now the enemies of empress Gisela von Preussen bear witness to great things occuring once again as their armies tremble before the unified forces of all just and rightous states on the planet whether communist or capitalist.

In your communiqué your excellency asked for coordinates for target on the ground of the Mikean empire. It so fortunately happens that the People and Senate currently has not only a powerful naval based Cromwell II radar system at our disposal but also both satelites and AEW&C en masse. As allies, even if it is only of convenience, the People and Senate hereby offer the marcherian troops full use of all those facilities. One of our satelites has already commenced transportation to a destinateion near the marcherian fleet to scout the area for hostile targets. If your excellency so desires it the Fourth Imperial Fleet will also be willing to send some of its AEW&C aircrafts to the marcherian carriers to partake in searching for targets.

The People and Senate, and the Fourth Imperial Fleet, eagerly awaits your reply your excellency.

Signed
A. Alcedina
Princess and Envoy