Freeport Island [Closed|The Konglomerat]

[Granda Lando (Ancient)]

The government of Moorburgh and the government of Atok continue to argue over ownership of Freeport Island. It is no clear which country has legitimate ownership over the island. No military action from either country has occurred, but Atok and Moorburgh have had issues in the past.

[Franco-Italy]

So?

[Atok]

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Dr Joseph Florin steps ups threat in Moorburgh sea dispute
by Our Bob Kulirs

Atok President Dr Joseph Florin has thrown down the gauntlet to Moorburgh as tensions rise over a disputed maritime zone, declaring there will be "no compromises" and ordering an increased show of military force.

Moorburgh sent another warship across the sea border near southwest of Atok near Freeport Island on Tuesday, the 10th time it has done so this year, according to St. Lenkerville.

Atok responded by stepping up naval patrols in the area and ordering extra seapower to stand by at the main port of Woldsworth.

In Granda Lando for an two nation summit, Dr Florin declared yesterday that the oil- and gas-rich Freeport Island area, on the border between Moorburgh Rumada Isle and Atok Woldsworth was "sovereign territory".

Dr Florin, said he had presented his demands to Moorburgh President Tippingston on the sidelines of Konglomerat Regional Secretariat.

2200 hrs, local times
- somewhere north of Tallfreeze Bay (map)

Emirate of Atok Naval Force frigates AES Grenster Hill (F699) and AES Exeminstry Hili (F700) from 1st Frigate Sqn and seeing conduct their 'routine patrol' not far from Freeport Island. Their orders are clear, intercept any foreign armed vessel that entering their tactical area of responsibility. Lt Commander Gramm of Grenster Hill sit quietly at his commanding seat. Locally made Goodspeed class Frigate by Atok Aerospace. Goodspeed class Frigate is a projected anti-air warfare frigate currently undergoing development by the Atok Aerospace. The class will provide survivability in the presence of aerial threat and also support mission functions such as command, control, and communications, reconnaissance, early warning, surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare and electronic warfare.

"Sir our radar has detected possible bogey in bearing 220, fast and unknown." Ensign Cappol voice made Gramm quickly jump from his seat...

[Granda Lando (Ancient)]

The Journal
President-General Lieberman has officially recognized Atok's claim over Freeport Island. "After meeting with my Cabinet I have come to the conclusion that Freeport Island is Atokian territory." stated Lieberman in an official statement released by his office. Lieberman has also ordered the the Navy to increase its presence in Tallfree Bay. 3 warships have been sent to the Tallfree Bay, and they have been given the order to "attack any perceived threats to Atok, the Republic, and Freeport Island."

[Moorburgh]

Moorburgh holds military drill as Freeport Island dispute widens by Ron Burfott Moorburgh Shock Troop from 1st Cape Roselyn Rifle Moorburgh paratroopers recaptured an island from an enemy in a wargame as its Defense Minister vowed to defend a disputed Freeport Island territory. Atok’s ships sailed near the contested islets as St. Lenkerville reportedly expanded its air defense zone. Old Plainton’s military on Sunday held a military drill dubbed “Island Outlook,” in which the country’s elite airborne troops simulated the retaking of a remote island from an enemy nation. The plot for the annual drill, which took place at an exercise field east of Porthbridge, stayed the same for the second year in a row as the dispute over the group of tiny islets in the Tallfree Bay, claimed by Moorburgh, and Atok, showed no signs of resolution.

[Saltbridge]

The Principality of Saltbridge

We call on all warring countries to return to the negotiating table in order to keep peace and order in the region.

Saltbridge urged a roundtable held to discuss the crisis so that it does not spread and grow seriously.

Dominique Kandice Lightfoot
Secretary of Foreign Affair

[Eemeria]

So?

ooc: so I see you're new and may not get how rping works (hence, "so?"). Usually people will make threads such as these with beginning details which leads to a much more in depth rp. Etc.

[Granda Lando (Ancient)]

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The Principality of Saltbridge

We call on all warring countries to return to the negotiating table in order to keep peace and order in the region.

Saltbridge urged a roundtable held to discuss the crisis so that it does not spread and grow seriously.

Dominique Kandice Lightfoot
Secretary of Foreign Affair

We do not want war, and as such we are willing to participate in negotiations. I do not know if Atok and Moorburgh will be so eager as we are, however.

Nikolas Aremo
Secretary of Foreign Affairs

[Khantari]

Khantari today declared as non-partisan in the crisis between Atok and Moorborgh. Khantari President has ordered the navy and the air is getting ready.

FI is close to the sea border zone between Khantari, Atok and Moorburgh.

Khantari President was quoted as saying, any combat or armed movement within its boundaries would be considered directly war against his country

[Granda Lando (Ancient)]

Khantari today declared as non-partisan in the crisis between Atok and Moorborgh. Khantari President has ordered the navy and the air is getting ready.

FI is close to the sea border zone between Khantari, Atok and Moorburgh.

Khantari President was quoted as saying, any combat or armed movement within its boundaries would be considered directly war against his country

Please be aware that our ships have been ordered to not attack anything Khantari related. We do not want this territorial dispute to turn into war.

Nikolas Aremo
Secretary of Foreign Affairs

[Moorburgh]

Present Time
North of Rumada Island

'Come to periscope depth,' Commander Rosberg said. 'I want to have a quick look around before proceeding.' Moorburgh navy submarine Stormford class MNS Sickwind moved slowly from her current depth of one hundred feet beneath the surface of Tallfree Bay.

Rosberg had raised the S8700 periscope while Officer on the Deck (OOD) rode the leaner, less detectable TW8000 attack periscope. Two sets of eye were better than one. The weather on the surface was horrible, with violent thunderstorms breaking over the entire region. Unlike their surface counterparts, submariners were rarely affected by the weather, except when they need to go to periscope depth.

Three hours earlier, Sickwind had arrived at her RV point with Petra-class Frigate Cape Feich and Cape Callarcteos (known as Task Unit Kilo) 25 nautical miles from Rumada Island. Both frigates was now heading in the direction of the Freeport Island or Gondola in their codeword . Sickwind current assignment was to patrol the nearby water in search of any enemy submarines that might try to sneak up on the Task Unit Kilo.

[Tongkang Pechah]

Tongkang Pechah seeks more KRS help on crisis in Freeport TANJUNG LAKSAMANA: Tongkang Pechah yesterday called for greater support among The Konglomerat member nations to address the litoral crisis in Freeport Island. Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Maznah Hamid said Tongkang Pechah lauded Moorburgh's efforts to resolve the crisis, but was concerned about the increasing stand-off between Moorburgh and Atok. Foreign Affairs Minister will depart Moorburgh in her efforts to find a solution to this conflict. Dr Maznah is also scheduled to meet his counterpart in Atok. Mean while, Tongkang Pechah Deputy Foreign Minister, Hons. Indera Mahkota Lasim will seek appointment with KRS Secretary General Bolotuv for discussing a proposal for call an emergency session in effort for defusing Freeport conflict

[Granda Lando (Ancient)]

The government continues to support Atok, while the polls show 87% of the country support Moorburgh. Rumors are spreading that there will be a protest tomorrow against the governments stance on Freeport Island, but these are just rumors. Secretary of Homeland Security Derek Trerdo has ordered the capital's security to be increased in preparation for the rumored protests.

[Atok]

Brickyard Barrack, Collspring, Atok
2209 Hrs, present times

Lt Colonel Leefort Keith sat staring out the window. Absentmindedly his finger drummed upon the red cover document labeled SECRET sitting in his lap. He still found it difficult to accept that he had just been ordered to move his entire battalion from Collspring to Freetown Island, codename Bingo and be prepared to conduct combat operation against Moorburgh force now massing to invade that inhabitant island.

The battalion commander turned to the order it to page with mission statement and read it again;

7th Collspring Rifle will mobilized and deploy from home station to designated airport of embarkation (see Annex D), for movement to the BINGO. The Air Force will transport 7th Rifle to LZ point at BINGO. 7th Rifle will assemble and prepare to conduct combat operation against any enemy force in cooperation with other Emirate of Atok and allies' force as directed.

He turned to his operation officer, 'Eddie, have all our company commander in my room 0015 hrs.'

[Granda Lando (Ancient)]

"You will support Atok in intercepting any enemy activity in and around Freeport Island." told President-General Lieberman to Captain Nicholas Tucker of the MRS Narwhal and Captain Richard Breni of the MRS Blackfish. "Sir, we don't even have legislative approval." replied Captain Tucker. In response, Lieberman simply stared at him. Tucker got the point and accepted the order. "We will defend Atok's territorial sovereignty." stated Lieberman. "We Will!"

[Moorburgh]

FLASH: Moorburgh Ambassador Recalled Over Border Clash With Atok by Jeff Ghold Freeport Island Moorburgh has recalled its ambassador to Atok following a littoral border skirmish on Saturday, Moorburgh Standard media reported Tuesday. The Moorburgh Foreign Ministry said the ambassador was returning to discuss the matter with Moorburghian officials, according to news agency

[Bindu]