A declaration of war on CASTLE!

[Lewis with Harris]

"Base, this is Delta-Starling, I'm coming in hot! I've got two jets down, one more coming in as well! My thrusters are burning up, get the net up!"

"Prepare the net." The admiral said, moving to the table with the map. "We've taken the main ship out. Scattering the rest should be fairly easy." He reported, feeling the jolt from where the jet had crashed onto the main deck. "Status of jets?"

"Most of them are still up there - four have been downed, pilots have been ejected and have unleashed their emergency beacons." An officer called, sitting as his station.

"Okay, lets send a message for them to surrender. If they don't, blow them out of the water." James ordered, crossing out the mark where the commanding ship used to be. As the submarines began to move back, a message was blasted out from the nearest ship.

Code: Select all

This is the Dimoncist Navy. We have blown your commanding ship out of the water, and you are left with nothing but yourselves. You have approximately ten minutes to raise a white flag, and allow the boarding process to begin. If not, you will be blown from the water.

Upon receiving the encoded message, Captain Donalbain Baliol, commanding officer of the HMS Kenneth McAlpin, the chief aircraft carrier in the fleet, cursed. He would be damned if he went down without a fight.

"Alright, lads. Let's go out in a blaze of glory. I'm too old and stubborn a sailor to just surrender. They will have to come after me. Launch anti-ship missiles and drop depth charges. Give the enemy sub skippers something to worry about."

"Aye, captain," the XO eagerly carried out his orders. He wasn't one to yield just because of a few setbacks, either.

The majority of the government submarines fought back, too, launching all available torpedoes at the foe, hoping to sink at least one enemy vessel.

However, 1 submarine, 2 destroyers, 1 cruiser, and 2 battleships hoisted the white flag. With no united chain of command, it was up to each skipper and his mood. Most were still pugnacious, but some never liked the King and weren't eager to die for him.

[Lewis with Harris]

....sorties against the invading forces, its pilots determined to become aces or at least die trying.

They particularly went after enemy bombers and fighter-bombers, trying to prevent damage to the Kingdom's military-industrial complex.

At the right signal, the pilots also launched all air-to-surface missiles available to them at the enemy aircraft carriers, hoping to sink the enemy fleet even if it killed them.

[Lewis with Harris]

....with both sides fighting hot and heavy to have it. An estimated 230 government troops and 210 rebels have been killed in action, with few wounded surviving and neither side taking any prisoners. It is believed to be far too intense combat for the medics to survive evacuation of the wounded, though they have tried and some 47 medics total (counting both sides combined) have been shot, blown up, or bayoneted.

[Dimoniquid]

Two submarines were hit - they had to gather to the surface, and try to block the breeches. One of the submarines hadn't made it, the crew managing to escape on life rafts, but the captain staying aboard. "Okay, we've got two ships down, and more being hit if we don't move back."

"Pick up the crew, and keep the jets fighting. Take out any enemies that are targeting-"

"Sir, a carrier's been hit! They're trying to clear up the mess!" An officer yelled.

"Take out any enemies targeting the carriers!" James ordered, crossing off a mark from where the submarine was, and taking a number on what the fleets position was.

"Base, this is Alpha-Starling, we have visual on a carrier. I am backed by two other Starlings, permission to take the shot." A radio sounded. With a precise shot at the bridge, an AIM-120 missile could do devastating effect on the fleet.

"Permission granted, Alpha-Starling. Fire at the bridge, keep it quick, and get your asses back in the dogfight."

[Lewis with Harris]

Two submarines were hit - they had to gather to the surface, and try to block the breeches. One of the submarines hadn't made it, the crew managing to escape on life rafts, but the captain staying aboard. "Okay, we've got two ships down, and more being hit if we don't move back."

"Pick up the crew, and keep the jets fighting. Take out any enemies that are targeting-"

"Sir, a carrier's been hit! They're trying to clear up the mess!" An officer yelled.

"Take out any enemies targeting the carriers!" James ordered, crossing off a mark from where the submarine was, and taking a number on what the fleets position was.

"Base, this is Alpha-Starling, we have visual on a carrier. I am backed by two other Starlings, permission to take the shot." A radio sounded. With a precise shot at the bridge, an AIM-120 missile could do devastating effect on the fleet.

"Permission granted, Alpha-Starling. Fire at the bridge, keep it quick, and get your asses back in the dogfight."

3 more naval aviators and 6 air force pilots were shot down, seriously weakening the Caledonian forces, between that and the sinking of two carriers. Also sunk by now were 3 destroyers, two cruisers, and yet another battleship, the HMS Tiger Shark.

Realizing what trouble they were in now, the remaining loyalist skippers chose one of two paths. The majority ran up the white colors to signal surrender. But 4 subs, a destroyer, and a cruiser were scuttled by their crew.

The Loyalist branch of the Royal Caledonian Navy no longer existed, for all practical purposes. Only the Rebel branch, which had barely gotten a chance to fight, was left.

The naval war was over. The air war was still in effect. The ground war was ongoing between government troops and insurgents.

[Dimoniquid]

ADMIRAL James Pastaeux, Second Strike Fleet, DNN Afrika.

The cheering had gotten loud - although they could see it wasn't over. Overall, seven marks had been made on the map for the Dimonicist Navy, and a lot of marks for the enemy. "Prepare boarding. I want strike teams on the front and back to gather the captains of the ship and order their men to stand down." James ordered, pleased at their result. Hopefully, the air battle would go down soon. As the small, dingy boats left to board the first ship, holding ten soldiers, armed with MP9's, Heckler and Koch G36Cs, and MP5's. They were called the 'Night Stalkers', due to their capability of being able to be silent and deadly at the same time. Hopefully, they would take control of the seas, and get the front coast ready for the invasion.

[Novikov]

Official Statement of the United Kingdom of Oceania

All the United Kingdom condemns this pitiful and ill conceived declaration of war. Ours is a Kingdom founded upon peace and equality between all men, and we have no wish for conflict. Nonetheless, our government will not idly face threats to our peace, and will respond to force with force in kind. At this time, there exists a state of war between the United Kingdom of Oceania and those forces loyal to King Duncan I of the Caledonian Kingdom of Lewis and Harris.

The Oceanian government has authorized the release of one Novikovian Self Defense Force Fleet carrier group which, with various other vessels, will establish a no-fly zone over the provinces of Cawdor, Glendale, and all other areas of the Caledonian Kingdom which have risen in revolt against the tyrannical practices of King Duncan I, and will conduct limited ground strikes in support of the Duke of Cawdor.

We earnestly hope that King Duncan I will realize the consequences of his foolhardy actions, both to his position of power and to the safety of himself and his subjects, and abdicates in favor of either Henery, Duke of Cawdor, or to some form of representative government.

Carrier Group ‘Marshal Stanislav’
1x Ulyanov-class Aircraft Carrier (NĽL Marshal Stanislav)
2x deGaulle-class Aircraft Carriers (NĽL Duma, NĽL Oslany)
2x Sloboda-class Helicopter Carriers (NĽL Osloboditel, NĽL Sloboda)
4x Morsky Orel-class Guided Missile Cruisers
3x Biskup-class Escort Cruisers
7x Horizon-class Destroyers
4x Tourville-class Frigates
3x Cassard-class Frigates
2x Ocean-class Fleet Oilers
2x Erdain-class Minesweepers
3x Vičor-class Nuclear Submarines

Bombardment Group ‘Princ Svatopluk’
1x Kveta-class Battleship (NĽL Princ Svatopluk)
2x Řím-class Heavy Cruisers (NĽL Praha, NĽL Košice)
2x Morsky Orel-class Guided Missile Cruisers
1x Biskup-class Escort Cruiser
5x Horizon-class Destroyers
2x Cassard-class Frigates
1x Ocean-class Fleet Oiler

Additional Ships
5x Vičor-class Nuclear Submarines

[Lewis with Harris]

There was no longer any resistance by the Caledonians when the enemy boarded their ships. Of course, the crews that scuttled opted to go down with their ships. The sailors and marines lay down their arms and surrendered calmly and with dignity, knowing that they held out as long as they had any real hope of victory. Once that was gone, they stayed alive for their families, though they respected those who scuttled their ships.

Perhaps they could still serve in a reorganized Navy, when the civil war was over, though they would probably have to swear fealty to the new King when he ascended the throne.

[Britannia And France]

The Practice of slavery in brtannia and france is strictly frowend upon and this case, a war over slavery is unacceptable. we declare war on the nation of Lewis with harris.

Our Peace Points

1.all slavery nations participating in this conflict are to abolish slavery

1B. if the economy is dependant on slavery, we shall send missions to ensure survival with these cruel ways

2.a cease-fire should be declared between the warring powers

we shall send our 99th highland regiment with 16th PRAF squardron with the H.M.S Aberyswyth Scotland ClassAircraft carrier to assist in the conflict

[Dimoniquid]

ADMIRAL James Pastaeux, Second Strike Fleet, DNN Afrika.

The control of the sea was theirs. The fourth and first fleets were being mobilized to provide protection for the fleet's delivery of soldiers and logistics, so they had to secure the beach for the first phase of the invasion with a fraction of soldiers on an amphibious assault ship. The admiral had a small handful ships left - most of which were left standing, the other fraction trying to start repairs. As the AAS began to mobilize the soldiers, the admiral was trying to think of a plan. "How many ships?"

"Well, we have all three carriers - ours is fine, the other two are conducting repairs on the jets. We have ten destroyers left - four were taken out of the water, the other three were too damaged to repair. Various gunships and frigates are undergoing repairs, and five submarines are gone." An officer said, crossing off a mark from where a ship was previously stationed.

"Keep bombardment thirty miles in land. Don't let them mobilize any troops along that border. Make a note of any air bases along this section of the island, and then begin bombarding them - tell the air-marshal if you need to." The admiral order, pointing fingers and moving them across the map. Hopefully, that would suppress them enough to stop slavery practices. "If any ships show up, message them to state their business, and order them to identify their cargo. I don't want anymore slaves to be coming into the islands, and none coming out."

"Aye, admiral." The officer said, saluting and going to his station. "Oh, and sir, we've got confirmation that there are insurgents in the country, opposing the current monarch. I'd thought you'd like to know."

"Thank you, lieutenant." The admiral said, walking out and moving to his quarters. He had to speak with the vice-president.

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The Declined Empire of Dimoniquid.
OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUÉ

Date - 13/04/11.
Subject - Alliance between David Williams and Henry Keith Argyll, 7th Duke of Cawdor .

Duke, your recent uprising against Duncan has lit a spark within our goals - we both want the same thing - to have Duncan stripped from the throne, and for slavery to be abolished. Right now, we have control over the seas, and are gaining control over the skies, as you keep Duncan busy. Together, we could take him down quicker, easier, and send someone to the throne that can handle a country. I propose we form an alliance to take Duncan down. We can provide men, weapons, and technology.

Signed, David Williams, Order of the Dimonicist Empire, Vice President.

And promptly, the message was sent after ten minutes conversation all the way to the Duke of Cawdor.

[Dystopianus]

Actions speak louder then your foul words. You can whine about the CASTLE accords as much as you want, but the accords will stay because a single nation as small as yours can not take on those dozens of nations who have signed the CASTLE accords. As for Dystopianus, we as a fellow signer of the Kazmér accords think your declaration of war is purely symbolic. In the sense that, we haven't seen any artillery raining down lately and so we can assume there is no war at all.

Basically you have directly declared war to us, even though we have never even heard of your nation. But why should we even care when nothing happens at all?

-Citizen #34, representative of the Greater Dystopian Empire.

[Novikov]

Private Communiqué from Alica Cermak, Secretary of State for Novikov

To the Honorable Duke Henry of Cawdor,

Due to the regrettable decisions of your nation’s reigning King Duncan, the Oceanian government has deemed it necessary to intervene within the Caledonian Kingdom, with the goal of affecting regime change. Given your stalwart opposition to King Duncan’s radical foreign policy and support for abolition, the Oceanian state is prepared to offer you the full support of our forces in your effort to claim the crown for a disastrous tyrant.

To this end, a Novikovian Self Defense Forces Fleet Carrier Group has been deployed to begin conducting strikes against King Duncan’s forces. Our principal goal will be the suppression of his the air forces still loyal to the King, and our military planners propose that your own air and naval forces join in this endeavor before you launch any further offensive against the King’s superior army. This will allow your allies time to gather their forces and to bring overwhelming air power to bear, weakening your opponent’s numerical advantage. Our own naval assets will require at least ten days to assemble and sail to your waters.

Prior to our surface fleet’s arrival, several submarines will be entering your waters. We request that your forces confirm our own intelligence reports of the capture of King Duncan’s fleet. If you are unable to confirm this, we must request your fleet remain in known friendly ports or otherwise make their location known so as to prevent unnecessary casualties.

In addition to military force, our government is prepared to offer monetary support on the order of O£ 10 million (NS$ 18,75 million) for any political or military expenses you may incur in your effort to claim your rightful throne. These funds will be made available through the National Banks of Novikov accounts provided with this message.

Any further requests for support should be made to the Novikovian Self Defense Forces Fleet (FNOK), which will be overseeing all further operations within the Caledonian Kingdom. Upon our arrival in the region, several military advisors and attachés will be made available to you in order better coordinate our efforts towards out common goal. We wish you good fortune and continued friendship.

Alica Cermak, Secretary of State for Novikov

FNOK Naval Communication

To: Commander, Dimonicist Navy Task Force
From: Admiral Jedlicka, Commader FNOK Carrier Group ‘Marshal Stanislav’

Be advised: friendly FNOK forces will be entering the theater from the south-east. We request continued communication between our two forces, so that we may coordinate our actions in support of Henry of Cawdor’s forces. I pledge the full support and cooperation of all assets at my disposal, and earnestly hope that we might meet upon my arrival in ten days time to discuss joint action by our two nations. Good hunting.

Already, five FNOK nuclear submarines were assembling in the broad trackless ocean between Novikov and Lewis and Harris. All five had been on routine patrol yesterday. As the five nearest assets to Lewis and Harris, they had received orders to rendezvous at a specific GPS location, and await further orders. There, the five boats received orders to make for the coast of Lewis and Harris and locate any hostile naval presence in the region. The five captains briefly met to confer and plan their approach to the region. The five submariners agreed to travel alone, so as to reduce the chance of detection. All five would make for a different portion of the southern or eastern coast. Each would patrol a different area, relaying information back to the FNOK High Command. Any further actions would be coordinated through the FNOK’s VLF relay system.

With a plan in place, the five boats separated and slipped beneath the rolling waves. Traveling at 22 knots, the boats would arrive in their target areas in roughly two days. What they would find when they arrived, none knew.

[Kaelmark]

To: The government of Lewis with Harris

The nations of CASTLE have no fear of your laughable threats. Indeed any one of our bigger nations could quash you without doing any heavy lifting. Accordingly, the Free Republic shall be dispatching the following military force to your shores, should you fail to renounce slavery, and cease your threats, which are at the level of a dog whose bark is much worse than it's bite.

720x Mechanised Infantry divisions
305x Armoured divisions
150x Artillery divisions
2,500x CFB-8A Hermes high speed bomber
10,000x LY909 'Sparrowhawk' Light Multirole Fighter
10x Carrier Battle Groups (CVN)

***

In addition, the following military formations would enjoy the following equipment:

Mechanized Infantry Division:

20,000 x LY21 AHLAR assault rifles
5,000x SX24A1 Caseless machine gun
2,000 x GR-88 grenadier rifles
40,000 x M6-DE Fragmentation Grenades
40,000 x Blacktalon combat gloves (pair)
40,000 x Mamba tactical boots (pair)
10,000 x Badger Trench Axe
10,000 x Model 13 Bayonet
40,000 x camouflage uniforms (set)
130 x M-21A2 Valkyrie MBT
490 x LY219 IFV/APC
20 x LY219 Armoured Recovery
5 x LY219 Command Vehicles
25 x LY7/222 King Shepherd STMRAD
72 x LY300 Manticore MRS
30x LY9/M22 Direwolf Heavy Tank
3000 x HUV-24 HMT/HUV-28 MTT/HUV-26 XHTT
80 x AH90 “Aenfeuushta” Advanced Heavy Attack Helicopter
10 x K45A2 'Vandal' Light Utility Helicopter
1 x LY471 Skyguard Battery
20,000x Personnel

Armored Division:

20,000 x LY21 AHLAR assault rifles
5,000x SX24A1 Caseless machine gun
2,000 x GR-88 grenadier rifles
40,000 x M6-DE Fragmentation Grenades
40,000 x Blacktalon combat gloves (pair)
40,000 x Mamba tactical boots (pair)
10,000 x Badger Trench Axe
10,000 x Model 13 Bayonet
40,000 x camouflage uniforms (set)
330 x M-21A2 Valkyrie MBT
290 x LY219 IFV/APC
20 x LY219 Armoured Recovery
5 x LY219 Command Vehicles
25 x LY7/222 King Shepherd STMRAD
72 x LY300 Manticore MRS
30 x LY9/M22 Direwolf Heavy Tank
3000 x HUV-24 HMT/HUV-28 MTT/HUV-26 XHTT
80 x AH90 “Aenfeuushta” Advanced Heavy Attack Helicopter
10 x K45A2 'Vandal' Light Utility Helicopter
1 x LY471 Skyguard Battery
20,000x Personnel

Artillery Division:

20,000 x LY21 AHLAR assault rifles
5,000x SX24A1 Caseless machine gun
2,000 x GR-88 grenadier rifles
40,000 x M6-DE Fragmentation Grenades
40,000 x Blacktalon combat gloves (pair)
40,000 x Mamba tactical boots (pair)
10,000 x Badger Trench Axe
10,000 x Model 13 Bayonet
40,000 x camouflage uniforms (set)
468 x LY7/366 Lammasu
85 x LY219 APC
20 x LY219 Armoured Recovery
5 x LY219 Command Vehicles
25 x LY7/222 King Shepherd STMRAD
3000 x HUV-24 HMT/HUV-28 MTT/HUV-26 XHTT
1 x LY471 Skyguard Battery
20,000x Personnel

Carrier Battlegroup:

1x Formidabel class Aircraft Carrier
3x Argent class light nuclear carrier
4x Kalmar class guided missile cruiser
8x Type 30 Medusa Air Defense Destroyer
8x Type 35 Patrol Frigate
4x Tenskwatawa Class SSN
193x F/A-30 "Lagrel" Naval Multirole Fighter
12x UH-100 “Kiyamawka” Multipurpose Helicopter
200x Kazatlan-class Amphibious Assault Ship

***

Please note that this is a token force for the Free Republic to send in response to your declaration. Once again, we will give you a chance to call off the war, and outlaw slavery. If you choose not to do so, then the stated forces will head for your shores.

ooc: On a purely out of character note, I'd like to say how much I appreciate how you've built your divisions and fleets. Typically, a NS 'division' has 10,000 tanks and 50,000 infantry or more. I really like your realism. Your units are very managable and realistic.

[Rokkenjima Island]

To : All Belligerents
Our nation is against slavery. We will be entering this conflict until slavery is abolished in Lewis with Harris.
The Air Force will be assisting the Duke of Cawdor in his campaign to topple the oppressor.

Flagship Wings of Infinity
8 Squadrons of Holy Bombers
8 Squadrons of Wings of the Skys
2 Squadrons of Eyes of the Empire
4 Squadrons of Rotating Eagles

The Esteemed Air Force will be arriving within 24 hours.

[Lewis with Harris]

The control of the sea was theirs. The fourth and first fleets were being mobilized to provide protection for the fleet's delivery of soldiers and logistics, so they had to secure the beach for the first phase of the invasion with a fraction of soldiers on an amphibious assault ship. The admiral had a small handful ships left - most of which were left standing, the other fraction trying to start repairs. As the AAS began to mobilize the soldiers, the admiral was trying to think of a plan. "How many ships?"

"Well, we have all three carriers - ours is fine, the other two are conducting repairs on the jets. We have ten destroyers left - four were taken out of the water, the other three were too damaged to repair. Various gunships and frigates are undergoing repairs, and five submarines are gone." An officer said, crossing off a mark from where a ship was previously stationed.

"Keep bombardment thirty miles in land. Don't let them mobilize any troops along that border. Make a note of any air bases along this section of the island, and then begin bombarding them - tell the air-marshal if you need to." The admiral order, pointing fingers and moving them across the map. Hopefully, that would suppress them enough to stop slavery practices. "If any ships show up, message them to state their business, and order them to identify their cargo. I don't want anymore slaves to be coming into the islands, and none coming out."

"Aye, admiral." The officer said, saluting and going to his station. "Oh, and sir, we've got confirmation that there are insurgents in the country, opposing the current monarch. I'd thought you'd like to know."

"Thank you, lieutenant." The admiral said, walking out and moving to his quarters. He had to speak with the vice-president.

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The Declined Empire of Dimoniquid.
OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUÉ

Date - 13/04/11.
Subject - Alliance between David Williams and Henry Keith Argyll, 7th Duke of Cawdor .

Duke, your recent uprising against Duncan has lit a spark within our goals - we both want the same thing - to have Duncan stripped from the throne, and for slavery to be abolished. Right now, we have control over the seas, and are gaining control over the skies, as you keep Duncan busy. Together, we could take him down quicker, easier, and send someone to the throne that can handle a country. I propose we form an alliance to take Duncan down. We can provide men, weapons, and technology.

Signed, David Williams, Order of the Dimonicist Empire, Vice President.
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And promptly, the message was sent after ten minutes conversation all the way to the Duke of Cawdor.

The Honorable David Williams, Vice-President of the Order of Dimonicist Empire,

We heartily agree to your proposed terms, and wish to assure you that while our forces may temporarily be weaker in some parts of the country, in the capital, where many escaped slaves are joining our militia every day, we are making much progress. A few more days of this offensive, and the Exchequer shall be ours, at which point, the enemy won't be able to pay his troops out of the public largesse. After that, we predict that his military will shrink considerably, though perhaps not disappear (as he may have sufficient private funds to continue paying some of his forces).

The choice of the Exchequer wasn't random, I assure you. I used to be Chancellor of the Exchequer under King Sigurd V, so I know that a war machine costs money. I very much believe that a cash-strapped monarch can be defeated with much greater ease, which is why he is defending the Exchequer so stubbornly. He just doesn't have the manpower in the capital to hold it, and he is slow to transfer regiments from the coast, because he is no doubt expecting an invasion. Soon enough, he will be worn down, especially with your aid.

His Grace, Henry Keith Argyll, Duke of Cawdor

[Lewis with Harris]

Private Communiqué from Alica Cermak, Secretary of State for Novikov

To the Honorable Duke Henry of Cawdor,

Due to the regrettable decisions of your nation’s reigning King Duncan, the Oceanian government has deemed it necessary to intervene within the Caledonian Kingdom, with the goal of affecting regime change. Given your stalwart opposition to King Duncan’s radical foreign policy and support for abolition, the Oceanian state is prepared to offer you the full support of our forces in your effort to claim the crown for a disastrous tyrant.

To this end, a Novikovian Self Defense Forces Fleet Carrier Group has been deployed to begin conducting strikes against King Duncan’s forces. Our principal goal will be the suppression of his the air forces still loyal to the King, and our military planners propose that your own air and naval forces join in this endeavor before you launch any further offensive against the King’s superior army. This will allow your allies time to gather their forces and to bring overwhelming air power to bear, weakening your opponent’s numerical advantage. Our own naval assets will require at least ten days to assemble and sail to your waters.

Prior to our surface fleet’s arrival, several submarines will be entering your waters. We request that your forces confirm our own intelligence reports of the capture of King Duncan’s fleet. If you are unable to confirm this, we must request your fleet remain in known friendly ports or otherwise make their location known so as to prevent unnecessary casualties.

In addition to military force, our government is prepared to offer monetary support on the order of O£ 10 million (NS$ 18,75 million) for any political or military expenses you may incur in your effort to claim your rightful throne. These funds will be made available through the National Banks of Novikov accounts provided with this message.

Any further requests for support should be made to the Novikovian Self Defense Forces Fleet (FNOK), which will be overseeing all further operations within the Caledonian Kingdom. Upon our arrival in the region, several military advisors and attachés will be made available to you in order better coordinate our efforts towards out common goal. We wish you good fortune and continued friendship.

Alica Cermak, Secretary of State for Novikov

FNOK Naval Communication

To: Commander, Dimonicist Navy Task Force
From: Admiral Jedlicka, Commader FNOK Carrier Group ‘Marshal Stanislav’

Be advised: friendly FNOK forces will be entering the theater from the south-east. We request continued communication between our two forces, so that we may coordinate our actions in support of Henry of Cawdor’s forces. I pledge the full support and cooperation of all assets at my disposal, and earnestly hope that we might meet upon my arrival in ten days time to discuss joint action by our two nations. Good hunting.

Already, five FNOK nuclear submarines were assembling in the broad trackless ocean between Novikov and Lewis and Harris. All five had been on routine patrol yesterday. As the five nearest assets to Lewis and Harris, they had received orders to rendezvous at a specific GPS location, and await further orders. There, the five boats received orders to make for the coast of Lewis and Harris and locate any hostile naval presence in the region. The five captains briefly met to confer and plan their approach to the region. The five submariners agreed to travel alone, so as to reduce the chance of detection. All five would make for a different portion of the southern or eastern coast. Each would patrol a different area, relaying information back to the FNOK High Command. Any further actions would be coordinated through the FNOK’s VLF relay system.

With a plan in place, the five boats separated and slipped beneath the rolling waves. Traveling at 22 knots, the boats would arrive in their target areas in roughly two days. What they would find when they arrived, none knew.

We gratefully accept your offer of assistance, both military and financial, and we further place our air forces under your command for the moment, so as to better co-ordinate the aerial operations against the foe.

Furthermore, let me confirm. There is no longer a loyalist fleet in service to King Duncan I. What hasn't surrendered has been scuttled. A mole within the Crown's intelligence bureau has confirmed this to us, and our own recon seems to indicate this as well. We are focusing our naval forces at the moment on lobbing cruise missiles at the air and shore defenses of the realm to soften them up for you.

Henry Keith Argyll, Duke of Cawdor

[Novikov]

Off the coast of Lewis and Harris, five submarines slid through the dark waters. Six hours prior, they had received word from FNOK command, informing them of the destruction of King Duncan’s naval forces. This meant their standing orders were no longer valid. They were instructed to continue on towards their assigned patrol areas, and to await further orders.

The submarine P-178 now approached within 100 km of the coast. Onboard, the boat’s commander, the young Kapitan Denisovich was stealing a few minutes rest in his cabin. This rest was disturbed by a loud knock outside. Groaning, the officer rolled to the side of his narrow bed and lifted himself into a sitting position. An arm pushed the hanging cloth screen back, and in stepped his executive officer holding a clipboard and looking rather excited.

“What is it, Exec?” Denisovich rubbed the sleep from his eyes.

“New orders from Poldi’sk.”

The Kapitan thrust out a hand and took the clipboard, quickly reading the single paragraph:

ALL L&H SUB FORCES. AT 0630, ALL FORCES WILL CONDUCT COORDINATED MISSILE STRIKE ON INLAND L&H TARGETS. SPECIFIC TARGET LIST TO FOLLOW. PATROL ORDERS STILL STAND. GOOD HUNTING.

He passed the clipboard back to his executive officer, thrusting his hands out to steady himself as he stood. The exec stood there, blinking dumbly, waiting for orders. The captain slowly opened his small desk, retrieving a pack of cigarettes. While the exec watched, he fished one out and lit it, taking a slow drag and exhaling. As he looked down to check his watch, the exec fidgeted, letting out a soft cough to get his attention. Finally, the captain lifted his eyes towards the other man.

“0515…” He murmured to himself. “Sound general quarters. Ahead one third, make for the coastline, depth 20 meters. I’ll be on the bridge in five minutes…”

“Yes Sir.” The executive officer nodded and disappeared. A minute later, there was the metallic clang of an alarm, and the submarine came alive as crewmen rushed to their duty stations.

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One hour later, Kapitan Denisovich stood on the bridge under the dim red glow of emergency lighting, slowly pacing back and forth as the seconds ticked by. This was his first combat mission, and soon he would order the first live firing in his career. It made for a tense moment, excitement coiled like a spring in his chest, but he betrayed none of these emotions to his crew. At 0625, he lit another cigarette. It was just burning down to ashes as his crew began their final checks.

“Sonar clear. No vessels detected.”

“Missile room confirms coordinates loaded, beginning final launch preparation.”

“Outer doors now open.”

“Sir, we are ready to fire on your command.”

The sub captain ground the finished cigarette into an ashtray, blinking quickly the thick air. He looked first at the clock hanging on the wall, ticking inexorably towards 0630, then at his own watch, hanging back a few seconds slower. Impatiently, he tapped his foot. The clock on the wall ticked past 0630, and everyone on the bridge took a deep breath of anticipation. Still he waited. As the commander’s watch finally moved past the required time, he lifted his head and began to bark orders.

“All ahead full. Begin firing.”

Moments later, the boat shuddered. There was a hiss of compressed air as a cruise missile was propelled out of its launch tube. Seven more shudders followed in rapid succession.

“Sir, missile room confirms a successful launch.”

“Good. Close outer doors. Take us down to 60 meters. Come to new heading 35.”

Eight cruise missile broke the surface in quick succession. Their jet turbines came to life in brilliant orange lights as the missiles tipped over and streaked off in the direction of the coast at low altitude. Quickly, the boat dropped deeper beneath the waves and began to turn away from the coastline, heading farther out to sea. In other areas off the coast, four other submarines made similar maneuvers, and within two minutes, a total of 40 missiles were in the air.

As the boats broke off and headed out to sea, these missiles continued on, oblivious. They carried GPS guidance, and followed a pre-programmed flight path, traveling at a bare 100m over the choppy waves as they approached the coast. They were subsonic, and it was hoped that this low altitude flight would improve the missiles’ chances of avoiding any air defenses. At over 900km/h, it would take them between 25 and 31 minutes to reach their targets. 16 missiles were targeted at the hangar facilities servicing King Duncan’s air forces. The other 24 would strike at various command posts and communication relays for his ground forces defending the coastline. It was hoped that this strike at those units defending the coast, as well as the arrival of a large Novikovian fleet, would convince the King to hold his forces back to defend against an amphibious assault, and thereby lessen the pressure on the Duke of Cawdor.

[Powerfulbritannia]

Office of Foreign Affairs, Powerfulbritannia!

President of Powerfulbritannia - "This war Must Stop Now, Innocent citizens are being hurt and killed because of this ongoing war, So i have come to the decision to Deploy 1 Nuclear submarine, and 2 Navy frigates, We will NOT Attack yet, so remain calm This is Not a Declaration of war"

And we will also have Fighter bombers and attack jets on the Ready, from our foreign air bases.

Six B-52 Bombers!
And 30 Eurofighter Tyhoon Fighter jets!

Foreign Affairs Minster of Powerfulbritannia - "We want this to end NOW!, but peacefully, So a peacekeeping task force will be sent to have to talks With the Countrys involved in this war, And we must come to a Conclusion, and this must end, If this doesent end peacefully, This will end With a "War that left a very Bad scar Across all Continents And Local Communities NOTHING Will ever be the same" This could lead to a Nuclear conflict A International Nuclear conflict, Surly Thats the last thing Everyone wants? So please listen to yourselfs and think of the damage your doing, The president has Deployed a submarine and two navy frigates and Air force units.

[Lewis with Harris]

Off the coast of Lewis and Harris, five submarines slid through the dark waters. Six hours prior, they had received word from FNOK command, informing them of the destruction of King Duncan’s naval forces. This meant their standing orders were no longer valid. They were instructed to continue on towards their assigned patrol areas, and to await further orders.

The submarine P-178 now approached within 100 km of the coast. Onboard, the boat’s commander, the young Kapitan Denisovich was stealing a few minutes rest in his cabin. This rest was disturbed by a loud knock outside. Groaning, the officer rolled to the side of his narrow bed and lifted himself into a sitting position. An arm pushed the hanging cloth screen back, and in stepped his executive officer holding a clipboard and looking rather excited.

“What is it, Exec?” Denisovich rubbed the sleep from his eyes.

“New orders from Poldi’sk.”

The Kapitan thrust out a hand and took the clipboard, quickly reading the single paragraph:

ALL L&H SUB FORCES. AT 0630, ALL FORCES WILL CONDUCT COORDINATED MISSILE STRIKE ON INLAND L&H TARGETS. SPECIFIC TARGET LIST TO FOLLOW. PATROL ORDERS STILL STAND. GOOD HUNTING.

He passed the clipboard back to his executive officer, thrusting his hands out to steady himself as he stood. The exec stood there, blinking dumbly, waiting for orders. The captain slowly opened his small desk, retrieving a pack of cigarettes. While the exec watched, he fished one out and lit it, taking a slow drag and exhaling. As he looked down to check his watch, the exec fidgeted, letting out a soft cough to get his attention. Finally, the captain lifted his eyes towards the other man.

“0515…” He murmured to himself. “Sound general quarters. Ahead one third, make for the coastline, depth 20 meters. I’ll be on the bridge in five minutes…”

“Yes Sir.” The executive officer nodded and disappeared. A minute later, there was the metallic clang of an alarm, and the submarine came alive as crewmen rushed to their duty stations.

---

One hour later, Kapitan Denisovich stood on the bridge under the dim red glow of emergency lighting, slowly pacing back and forth as the seconds ticked by. This was his first combat mission, and soon he would order the first live firing in his career. It made for a tense moment, excitement coiled like a spring in his chest, but he betrayed none of these emotions to his crew. At 0625, he lit another cigarette. It was just burning down to ashes as his crew began their final checks.

“Sonar clear. No vessels detected.”

“Missile room confirms coordinates loaded, beginning final launch preparation.”

“Outer doors now open.”

“Sir, we are ready to fire on your command.”

The sub captain ground the finished cigarette into an ashtray, blinking quickly the thick air. He looked first at the clock hanging on the wall, ticking inexorably towards 0630, then at his own watch, hanging back a few seconds slower. Impatiently, he tapped his foot. The clock on the wall ticked past 0630, and everyone on the bridge took a deep breath of anticipation. Still he waited. As the commander’s watch finally moved past the required time, he lifted his head and began to bark orders.

“All ahead full. Begin firing.”

Moments later, the boat shuddered. There was a hiss of compressed air as a cruise missile was propelled out of its launch tube. Seven more shudders followed in rapid succession.

“Sir, missile room confirms a successful launch.”

“Good. Close outer doors. Take us down to 60 meters. Come to new heading 35.”

Eight cruise missile broke the surface in quick succession. Their jet turbines came to life in brilliant orange lights as the missiles tipped over and streaked off in the direction of the coast at low altitude. Quickly, the boat dropped deeper beneath the waves and began to turn away from the coastline, heading farther out to sea. In other areas off the coast, four other submarines made similar maneuvers, and within two minutes, a total of 40 missiles were in the air.

As the boats broke off and headed out to sea, these missiles continued on, oblivious. They carried GPS guidance, and followed a pre-programmed flight path, traveling at a bare 100m over the choppy waves as they approached the coast. They were subsonic, and it was hoped that this low altitude flight would improve the missiles’ chances of avoiding any air defenses. At over 900km/h, it would take them between 25 and 31 minutes to reach their targets. 16 missiles were targeted at the hangar facilities servicing King Duncan’s air forces. The other 24 would strike at various command posts and communication relays for his ground forces defending the coastline. It was hoped that this strike at those units defending the coast, as well as the arrival of a large Novikovian fleet, would convince the King to hold his forces back to defend against an amphibious assault, and thereby lessen the pressure on the Duke of Cawdor.

The Exchequer has fallen to the rebels. The Duke of Cawdor now controls the public purse, and the Crown will be hard pressed to maintain its army at the same size due to the inability to pay many of the troops. This being a quasi-professional army with sometimes mercenary and feudal tendencies, it will be tough on the Crown from here onward.

[Dimoniquid]

ADMIRAL James Pasteaux, 2nd Strike Fleet, DNN Afrika.

The operation was a success - the country was surrounded by ships of the Dimonicist navy. The next goal was to starve it until slavery was abolished, or they would have to do something durastic - although that was saved for last if anything went wrong. Right now, everything was fine, although they had to perform the next part of the operation - 'Wind and Fire'. The aim of this operation was to send troops in to secure the weakest districts first, and then aim for the bigger ones.

A recent development in intelligence had gathered the perfect place to offer an FOB, and it was done. As the forces were transfered, the next step was take the first district. The amphibious assault had given time to adjust to the orders of bombardment, so the first squads had to move where there was an empty line of fire. A field had proven the best settlement for the FOB, so the building was put up to provide shelter for the first wave.

"Admiral, forces have been deployed. We currently have over hundred people in Lewis with Harris, and thirty preparing to take the first village." The officer proclaimed.

"Okay, begin 'Wind with Fire'. The invasion begins now." James ordered, sitting in his chair.

---

COLONEL Alex Whitburn, Red Hatters, 3rd Strike Battalion, Sector 4.

Colonel Alex Whitburn was getting geared up. The army had just currently issued the Red Hatters the AR8R5, a rifle made by Anemos Major, one of the finest gun makers out in the world - in the Dimonicist opinion. They had picked the rifle because of how cheap it was, and individual it was to everything else on offer. His rifle included an M203 40mm grenade launcher, and an EOTech sight. Like every other Hatter, he had a red arm band, and a shemagh around his neck to keep him warm from the cold.

His squad of ten had been ordered to lead the first three squads to patrol, aiming at having over thirty men in the first village to make sure that there wasn't any Duncan-supportive resistance for the campaign. As he checked his magazines, he grabbed his helmet, and walked out of the changing room. "Okay, lets move!" He shouted, taking his rifle and leaving the building.

The FOB was permanent for the new arrival of supplies and logistics - this was to give a good, lengthy chain of supplies to the next of the bases - the headquarter. As the convoy entered the first village, Whitburn jumped from the Humvee, and looked around. "Sergeant, what have we got?"

"Alpha-1 is in sight, colonel. Just villagers from the intelligence, although we're out of the thirty mile boundary, so there could be loyalists in there preparing to move up and gather militia." The sergeant said, manning the M240, revealing himself from the gun-shield fastened onto it. "I suggest we set up a patrol around, and cut through, try and take out any tango's with least casualties as possible. Around... twenty to forty tango's, tops."

"Good call, sarge." He said, moving back into his seat, and closing the door. "Let's move, I want every other jeep with me, the rest of you, go around." He ordered, and the convoy rolled into village.

[Lewis with Harris]

Sir Charles Kendrick, Colonel-in-chief of the provincial militia, jumped up and spat out his breakfast tea as he heard the news of the enemy assault and landing.

"By God, and not a soul to resist them on the shore! What have we come to? Mobilise the maximum number of men at arms possible in the next half hour, Major Sampson. We need at least a brigade to oppose this enemy expedition, as they will get reserves. We will await them in the next village from where they are. Let them leave a few men behind first and get their fears lulled. Then we shall pounce. We shall also send a small raiding party to attack their small occupation force. I want these lads to get a bloody nose."

So, the orders were sent out....but would they be able to muster the militia in time? That was the real question. And would there be enough of them? If not, the real shock could await the government troops, who were mostly green local militia, not trained professionals.

Which meant that they might not even try to fight.....

[Ukrainian East Emirate]

I want to go to war with the guy above me.

Im in juche union too,

I have way more than over 2,000,000 soldiers.

[Ukrainian East Emirate]

I control Southern, Eastern, Northen and Central Ukraine

[Dimoniquid]

COLONEL Alex Whitburn, Red Hatters, 3rd Strike Battalion, Sector 4.

"Okay, stop here. Sergeant, corporal, stay in the jeep. Rest of ya's, with me." Whitburn ordered, opening his door, and hearing the casual moan of 'aye', and 'yes sir'. As he closed it, he looked around, seeing the people sprawling at their busy routines, yet watching them with curiosity. "Okay, anything goes down, you radio me immediately - that's an order, corporal." He said, walking in front of the jeep. "Okay, we need to find the head of this village - split up, and find them. Corporal, get to the outskirts of the village, give me a recon on anything coming out."

"Got it, col'." The young man replied, twisting the wheel and sending the jeep forward. Whitburn, moved over to the next truck, seeing three men get out.

"Okay, I need you to stay here with the jeeps. Sergeant Black, you're in charge. Keep an eye for any suspicious activity." The colonel ordered again, pointing his fingers, and moving towards a shop. After slinging his rifle around his armour, he proceeded to take off his helmet. "Excuse me, I need to know where the person who runs this village is."

[Novikov]

As the Carrier Group ‘Marshal Stanislav’ slipped out of port in Znojmo and began it’s week-long trek to Lewis and Harris, the Novikovian Air Self Defense Force (NVOK) was preparing to launch it’s own campaign against King Duncan’s forces. Given the distances involved, strikes by aircraft could only be carried out with the greatest difficult, taking advantage of massive tanker support and using friendly bases in Sv. Bedric Harbor, Celeria, and the Indian Islands. It had taken the NVOK three days to assemble the necessary forces at their forward base outside Libeartion. All told the NVOK had committed half its fleet of 100 Tu-160 long-range bombers for the operation, as well as an even dozen AWACS and tanker aircraft, and hundreds of ground crew.

In the middle of a starless night, the skies over Liberation were filled with the distant roar of jet aircraft. 50 Tu-160s assembled over the Indian Islands and headed out to sea on the first leg of the sortie. An hour out, the massive formation broke into two flights of 25. The 9th Strategic Bomber Squadron would follow the most direct route towards their target, while the 11th Strategic Bomber Squadron would divert south, so as to approach the target over waters patrolled by friendly submarines. Each group would rendezvous twice with tankers during their lengthy 9 hour flight to the target area, and twice more on their return journey.

---

The sun was high in the sky as the two bomber squadrons approached their target areas. They were still over 2.200 km from the enemy coastline, well away from any hostile patrols. All 50 aircraft carried 12 modernized Kh-555 air-surface missiles on their two internal rotary launchers, each with a range of almost 3.000 km, allowing them to strike deep within Caledonian Kingdom airspace. The missiles sophisticated satellite guidance system provided accurate targeting at such a distance, although it was not capable of tracking moving targets. As such, this first sortie would be launched against ammunition dumps, command centers, static air defense sites, and other relatively stationary targets. To minimize the political impact of continue strikes, only military targets would be hit, and the NVOK would refrain from targeting civilian buildings, including those of King Duncan’s government.

At 1420 local time, both groups of aircraft began to launch their missiles against their predetermined targets in the Caledonian Kingdom. In two minutes, all fifty aircraft had emptied their stores - a massive 600 Kh-555s together carrying over 240 tonnes of explosive - and turned round, accelerating to Mach 1,3 as they hurried away from the target area. As they began their lengthy flight back to base, their missiles began to slowly approach the target at over 950 km/h. This speed meant a flight time of over two hours, and the bombers would be well away from Lewis and Harris before the missiles even drew the attention of King Duncan’s air defense radars.