Military Officer Exchange (Open. all tech levels)

[Dark Victoriana]

Ladies & Gentlemen of Nation States
Dark Victoriana is delighted to be able to extend an invitation to you all. Officers and no more than 12 troopers are invited to attend our nation to exchange ideas and training techniques.
Officers have the option to take rooms within the Palace or to bunk down with their men within the newly built barracks outside the Palace.
The rough plan of play is as follows:
1) Meet & greet at the palace.
2) Tour of Victoriana City (including the rough areas, for those of you who may want a small scrap)
3) Military exchange (whatever you want, ideas, training,weapons etc)
4) grand Banquet (Officers & Men all invited)
5) Meet Emperor & Empress & Gift Giving (Players may ask for any reasonable gift)
6) Bye Bye

So a couple of rules:
1) Duels are acceptable, major shoot outs are not.
2) Officers only can carry weapons within the Palace Grounds
3) The Royal Family are controlled by me, but players can run servants, ladies etc as long as it fits in with their roleplay style.
4) Have fun, and be nice(ish) to each other.

Players can land at Victoriana Airport or Victoriana Harbour, where they will be met and escorted to Victoriana City where they will be met & greeted...

[Greater Orensta]

A large ship with a symbol painted on the side had came to a stop at the victoriana harbour, 9 officersand a translator stepped off the ship, they were the most elite, the Peshmerga, which translates to "One who faces death"

[Dark Victoriana]

Greater Orensta
Captain Francis of the 1st Victorian Regiment in Dress Browns crossed the airfield. He extends a hand to the Officer in charge.
"Welcome to Dark Victoriana, we have a mini-bus ready to drive you to the barracks where you and your men can freshen up and unpack before walking over to the Palace . if you would care to follow me."

The Barracks can easily support 200+ troops and has a large bar and mess hall. a seperate wing has been provided for those Officers who want to bunk down with their men, otherwise rooms are available in the Palace.

[Greater Orensta]

Greater Orensta
Captain Francis of the 1st Victorian Regiment in Dress Browns crossed the airfield. He extends a hand to the Officer in charge.
"Welcome to Dark Victoriana, we have a mini-bus ready to drive you to the barracks where you and your men can freshen up and unpack before walking over to the Palace . if you would care to follow me."

The Barracks can easily support 200+ troops and has a large bar and mess hall. a seperate wing has been provided for those Officers who want to bunk down with their men, otherwise rooms are available in the Palace.

The officer, Omar Raqqhad shook his hand " إنه لشرف عظيم أن أكون هنا نقيب.". The translator stepped forward "He says it's an honor to be here captain" he said "we'll head to the bus quickly". As they walked off, they began to talk amongst themselves

[The Grand Duchy Of Nova Capile]

Dark Victoriana Airspace

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Lieutenant General Walther Nemetz studied sprawling Victoriana City through the thick Plexiglas window of the small jet he was travelling in. Nemetz was considered the best of the next generation of officers who were ascending the chain of command to replace the old generals who had been in command far too long. He was fairly young at 39 to be so high-ranking, but no one doubted him anymore after his stunning victories in Sovendia, during the Capilean Civil War, and most recently in Ethiopia. The jet's captain made an announcement over the plane's intercom; they were nearing the airport and would land in just a few minutes.

Walther turned his attention to the other passengers on the plane; in addition to him, eight other younger officers and four guards(who where there purely for security reasons) had boarded this jet hours ago and were anxious to mix with some of the finest officers from the world over. Among them several stood out; Major Rudolf Rehn, a spry, nervous young lad of 25, had accompanied Nemetz. He had served on the staff of Franz Hinkle, yet another Capilean military genius, and had helped to engineer several grand battle plans. Viscount Hans Fleming was around Walther's age and had achieved the rank of Colonel not because of his aristocratic title like many others but out of virtue.

Unlike the vast bulk of the nobility he wasn't outspoken, boorish, entitled, or snobbish. In fact, Fleming was a casual, well mannered, yet withdrawn man. He had proved his worth fighting in Indochina and India for many years, and now had been awarded this high honor of going to Dark Victoriana. Finally was Oskar Fein, the least likable. Fein wasn't high-born, but he acted like he was, always cantering around acting like a pretentious snob and taking every opportunity to showboat. His commander had probably pulled some strings to send him here just to get him off his back.

Nemetz bounced up and down in his seat as the jet touched down and bucked wildly over the airstrip. It settled and finally came to a halt. Walther took off his seatbelt and stood up, straightening his crisp grey uniform. He went over to a small mirror that was nestled into the side of the plane, cropping his platinum blond hair back. He stood in the doorway of the sleek jet as its landing ramp lowered and then descended, ready to greet whoever had been sent to intercept them.

[Dark Victoriana]

Greater Orensta

Captain Francis smiles, and boards the Bus. The drive takes about an hour. Victoriana City has wide main thoroughfares that hold a great deal of shops that appear to be selling drugs, and also children. Off the main roads are the slum tenements that are home to the feral child gangs and you observe heavily armed Police Patrols in these areas. there are many temples to both the Emperor & Empress also.
arriving at the barracks you are directed to your quarters.
Captain Francis talks to the translator. "Once your people are settled they may walk over to the Palace and wander the building and grounds as they choose. There will be guards at those areas of the Palace out of limits, aside from this feel free to explore, there is a bar in the welcome room, as well as buffet. I look forward to seeing you later."

Nova Capile

AS Nemetz looks out an attractive brunette in dress Browns and holding the rank of Sergeant-Major approaches the aircraft and snaps off a salute.
"Welcome to Dark Victoriana, I am Sgt-Maj Alicia and I am to escort your party to the Palace, we have a mini-Bus waiting, your luggage will be transported separately but fell free to bring it if you wish. The trip will take around an hour, but will take longer if you wish any detours."
She extends her hand to shake his.
"If you gentlemen will follow me."
Victoriana City has wide main thoroughfares that hold a great deal of shops that appear to be selling drugs, and also children. Off the main roads are the slum tenements that are home to the feral child gangs and you observe heavily armed Police Patrols in these areas.Many of the children throw vulgar words and gestures at your bus and a stone or two are also thrown. There are many temples to both the Emperor & Empress also.

[The Combine Force]

OOC: tag

[Svebia]

A Svebian Warship, bearing the flag of Peace sails into the Victoriana Harbour. The guns of the warship look polished as if for a very important diplomatic mission to Victoriana. As the ship docks, a siren wails throughout the entire ship. Alerting the sailors to formal station to be presented. Three Men step off the ship and onto the concrete. Along with two personal elite soldier's to come with them. The General's checked their surroundings and awaited further investigation, and welcoming from the Victoriana Government.

[1st Union of Soviet Socialist Republics]

After being seen off personally by Premier Clara, Five officers each from their own respective branches of the Soviet armed forces accompanied by two guards of the 1st MVD Special Purpose Forces brigade, landed at the capital city of Dark Victoriana's airfield, one by one leaving their disarmed Mi-8 Helicopter the officers each dressed in their ceremonial uniforms, representative of their branches with long wool greatcoats on and visor caps, waiting for the welcoming party from the Victorianan government, a few of the officers and their bodyguards smoking together, General Petrovich of the Border Guards of the USSR and Admiral Konev, the Premier's brother stood together silently with their guards while the other officers from the Airforce, KGB, and Ground Forces with their guards were off to the other end of the Mi-8 smoking together soon General Petrovich slipped the Admiral a flask and Admiral Konev took it taking a sip afterwards passing it back to Petrovich.

Admiral Konev: "This matter is apparently of great importance to my sister, to potentially open up new opportunities for our people comrade General.... And those idiots are over there smoking and telling jokes, they are here for the same reason we are, are they not?"

General Petrovich sighed and took off his visor cap wiping sweat from his forehead afterwards putting his cap back on before responding.

General Petrovich: "I don't know comrade admiral, but one of those men are from the KGB so I suspect he's preparing for the night ahead in order to gain intelligence.... Or he is truly an idiot."

Petrovich slipped his flask back in his inner coat pocket as they waited for the welcoming party from the Victorianan government.

General Petrovich: "....So how's the wife?"

Admiral Konev: "Same as last time Petrovich, same as last time. ..... Wish I could stick her on a submarine and forget about her for a year."

[Dark Victoriana]

Svebia

As the Svebian warship docks the Captain of the Cruiser Dagon, in his Dress Whites walks over.
"Gentlemen I am Captain rogers of the Dagon, welcome to Dark Victoriana. " He shakes all their hands. " We have a mini-bus ready for your party, please bring your personal luggage, your over luggage will be collected and brought to the barracks. The trip will take at least two hours though should you require stops or detours it could take longer."
The harbour is home to four cruisers and a single destroyer. Several bars and brothels are built into the harbour walls, and heavily armed shore police patrol. gangs of dirty, almost feral children can been see. People are fishing from the walls, and ladies of 'negotiable affection' call out to you.

Soviet Socialist Republics

As they stand talking a Captain of the 2nd Victorian Infantry in his Dress Browns comes walks across, he comes to attention and salutes.
"Gentlemen, welcome to Dark Victoriana, I am Captain Edwards it is our pleasure to welcome you to our exchange." He indicates the smokers, "Can I surmise that these are also a part of your party? If so then can they collect their luggage, and follow me, we have a mini-bus ready. The drive will take about an hour or so, though if you wish to stop you have only to ask."

Victoraina City is a clean city nicely laid out with a great deal of shops, businesses and clubs. a lot of shops appear to be selling drugs openly, and the police are heavily armed. Large gangs of children can be seen, those that notice the bus make what can politely be called 'rude' gestures. You also briefly glimpse what looks like a fight in an alley between Police & children.

[The Grand Duchy Of Nova Capile]

Dark Victoriana Airport

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Walther Nemetz saluted back and smiled. "General Walther Nemetz," he introduced himself. "Thank you for arranging all of this. There are twelve of us all together," he mentioned as the rest of the delegation streamed out of the plane clutching suitcases. The whole group followed Alicia to the bus, and after boarding peered out of the vehicle's windows to get a glimpse of Victoriana City. In some places it was nice, with respectable people strolling through well-maintained city blocks. Then there were the alleyways and backstreets, infested with wild teenage gangs who jeered and threw rocks as the bus passed.

Walther made a mental note to stick to the area around the palace; he didn't want any trouble. It certainly seemed like the city needed to be cleaned up, but that was this country's problem, not his. He tugged at his collar, anxious to get to the palace; it had been a long trip, and despite the luxurious accommodations of the jet, Nemetz was tired.

[Dark Victoriana]

Nova Capile

Alicia grins "Our pleasure General. I hope we can make your stay both pleasant & entertaining."

Arriving at the Barracks,The Barracks can easily support 200+ troops and has a large bar and mess hall. a seperate wing has been provided for those Officers who want to bunk down with their men, otherwise rooms are available in the Palace.
Alicia continues.
"General , sorry but the troopers will have to bunk in the barracks, whilst there they can retain their weaponry, but later at the ball they will need to leave their weaponry behind. As Officers you may either stay in the barracks, a wing has been set aside for Officers or else you may take rooms within the palace. When you are refreshed please walk over (the Palace is only a couple of minutes walk away). Feel free to explore where you will. any areas off limits have armed guards. I trust we will meet again later "
She salutes, winks at him and marches away.

[Svebia]

Svebia

As the Svebian warship docks the Captain of the Cruiser Dagon, in his Dress Whites walks over.
"Gentlemen I am Captain rogers of the Dagon, welcome to Dark Victoriana. " He shakes all their hands. " We have a mini-bus ready for your party, please bring your personal luggage, your over luggage will be collected and brought to the barracks. The trip will take at least two hours though should you require stops or detours it could take longer."
The harbour is home to four cruisers and a single destroyer. Several bars and brothels are built into the harbour walls, and heavily armed shore police patrol. gangs of dirty, almost feral children can been see. People are fishing from the walls, and ladies of 'negotiable affection' call out to you.

They all raised their eyebrows, clearly not knowing what the man or the women were yelling to them, but they noticed the word Captain and how it sounds like Kapitan. The General without an overcoat stepped toward one of the women, looking them over. "Generalmajor, wurde ich unsicher, diese Mission das Oberkommando uns zuteil. Ich dachte, wir waren hier, um diplomatische Botschaft zu etablieren und die Wildheit zu geben, eine gute treten, aber es scheint, als ob diese Frauen wollen mit uns schlafen, und ich nehme an, für Geld." The man said in spitfire German. "Fürchte dich nicht, Leutnant. Wir dürfen nicht in irgendwelche sexuellen Eroberungen widmen, während wir hier bleiben, denn wir treue Frauen wieder nach Hause haben, und unsere Loyalität uns eine Ehre ist." The Major General in charge gave a light chuckle before puffing on his pipe,

[Gebeta]

GBS Pathe

The GBS Pathe was a Grey Ghost Class carrier, only having been in commission for a year now, moved into port. He fleet of 29 other warships were to anchor off coast or continue patrols for the duration of the visit. They would work with the Victoriana Navy to conduct patrol operations.

GBS Grey Ghost was accompanied by the GBS Hoplite, a Sleucom class air defense frigate. Captain Laurance Asrud had been given permission to allow tours of both ships, with reason of course. Certain ares would be off limits to non ship members. The GBS Grey Ghost stopped in harbor to take on a Vitoriana Ship Pilot who would guide the GBS Grey Ghost to its berth, as did the GBS Hoplite. Captain Asrud watched carefully but at ease as his ship was directed by the skillful pilot.


On the deck of the Grey Ghost, her crew stood at attention along the guard rails, rendering arms to any warship that they passed. It was a honor kept in reserve for state visits, but with the Kriegsmarine wanting to make a lasting image in this new nation, it was keen on showing the excellent and top quality of its men and ships. The crew men wore the deep navy blue uniforms, with golden rankings and isgnias. On the bow of the ship, on a podium, was a four man honor guard, two armed with ceremonial K98 Rifles, one with the Gebetan Flag at full stand, and one with the flag of the GBS Pathe namesake, the CV 68 Pathe sunk 8 years ago. The Pathe flag was decorated with accommodation banners including the Medeal of Honor for her sacrifice to save a hospital ship.

in about 10 minuets the ship would be berthed, and captain Asrud and 4 man security detail would disembark the ship, carrying on the passing of command to Janus Klaus, who would over see the fleet and its actions for the time that Asrud was away.

[Dark Victoriana]

Svebia

Captain Rogers raises his eyebrows and desperately tries to recall his school German. Failing he gestures for them to wait and walks back to the Dagon, and returns a few minutes later with one of the ships mechanics, who is fluent in German.
so translated from the German
"My apologies Gentlemen, for this oversight, this exchange was arranged at short notice, by the Palace and a few rough edges need to be smoothed out. I am Captain Rogers of the Dagon, welcome to Dark Victoriana. Engineer Michaels here will now be seconded to you as an official translator until the Palace can arrange another " He shakes all their hands. " We have a mini-bus ready for your party, please bring your personal luggage, your over luggage will be collected and brought to the barracks. The trip will take at least two hours though should you require stops or detours it could take longer."

Victoraina City is a clean city nicely laid out with a great deal of shops, businesses and clubs. a lot of shops appear to be selling drugs openly, and the police are heavily armed. Large gangs of children can be seen, those that notice the bus make what can politely be called 'rude' gestures. You also briefly glimpse what looks like a fight in an alley between Police & children.

[Dark Victoriana]

Gebeta

The harbour is home to four cruisers and a single destroyer. Several bars and brothels are built into the harbour walls, and heavily armed shore police patrol. gangs of dirty, almost feral children can been see. People are fishing from the walls, and ladies of 'negotiable affection' call out to you. Several young ladies raise skirts and lower blouses to show what they have to offer.
Several small motorboats come alongside and the young children aboard offer various items for sale ranging from Opium to various wooden carvings and alcohol.
The more adventurous try to board by using the safety nets and ratlines, all have a vicious look to them and a complete lack of respect for the sailors aboard.

[Svebia]

The Majorgeneral gave a quick nod before turning to his friend with a leather coat and translated the engineer's dialect German to Russian. The man nodded. The Majorgeneral took off his glove and wiped it on the Engineer, a face of disgust proving he was not impressed by far with what the great nation of Victoriana had to offer, and what he had heard. A servant brought out 3 suitcases and gave them to the engineer, the suitcases were all individually heavy as if some type of metal was in it. "Legen Sie es nicht auf den Fuß." The Lieutenant whispered to the man.

[Gebeta]

Gebeta

The harbour is home to four cruisers and a single destroyer. Several bars and brothels are built into the harbour walls, and heavily armed shore police patrol. gangs of dirty, almost feral children can been see. People are fishing from the walls, and ladies of 'negotiable affection' call out to you. Several young ladies raise skirts and lower blouses to show what they have to offer.
Several small motorboats come alongside and the young children aboard offer various items for sale ranging from Opium to various wooden carvings and alcohol.
The more adventurous try to board by using the safety nets and ratlines, all have a vicious look to them and a complete lack of respect for the sailors aboard.

The ship nears its berth.

While the scene is unfitting for that of the stature that Gebeta is trying to show, its not uncommon for such things to occur from time to time. Asrud gives a order to the crew
"Repel borders, honor detail may fallout. Use light handed approaches"
Light handed approaches, were the use of non injuring weapons that were reserved for those boarding the ship, firing paint-balls that contained a pepper spray made from ghost peppers. It was also water based, so any attempt to clean it would work, but also activated more of the spray causing more pain.

For those trying to board, but still incoming, a weapon emplacement was used. It fired a ray of non lethal but burning sensation rays that gave the impression of being on fire.

For the most part, the crew tried not to cause much harm, giving would be borders a chance to flee. As for the ships selling various items, they too would have to be kept at bay. While Asrud had given thought to allowing them, he recalled how a simple shop keep can be a suicide bomber or try to land a spy on his ship. His crew would be required to undergo lengthy shore leave applications.

His calm demeanor broke into a slight frown before returning to its normal glare. He would most likely have to cancel open tours and create "appointment" tours, to keep his ship from becoming, well a slum. Not that he looked down on the people here, he had frequented ports akin to this before, but his ship and mens security came before all else.

By now the deck had been replaced with teams using the weapons to guard the ship. In addition, the lower hanger deck bay doors were now closing. Once that was done 98 percent of the ship would become safe from borders, undoubtedly the shop keep boats would be very pissed off. He thought about it. Perhaps the ships launch can be used to give his sailors a trip to the floating market he assumed the shop keep boats called home port.

Asrud was stern, but also knew that his crew deserved breaks, and if they walked out of line, it was on them, and they would be punished in accordance to the Gebetan Oversea law.

Asrud thanked the Ship Pilot once he gave the thumbs up to him, and asked him to stay. He was to be given a basket full of Gebetan items from meats and vegetables to candy.
"When you give him the items, give it to him in a old box. Dont make him a target He is a guest on Gebetan soil, and will be treated as one." Asrud said.
Stern, but caring.

[Dark Victoriana]

Svebia

As the Majorgeneral wipes his glove on Michaels, his face flushes in anger and he clenches his fists, it is only a sharp command from Captain Rogers that stops this incident from escalating. Another crew member carries the suitcases and escorts the party to the mini bus. Michael reboards Dagon and changes into his Dress Whites which include a heavy pistol & dagger.
Captain Rogers will travel with them and continues the conversation.
translated
"Well gentleman, for a civilised and cultured country you have now twice shown rudeness. First you do not have the courtesy to provide your names or rank, secondly you insult a member of my crew. Not a good start, and yes if I have insulted you then you may call me out, dueling is fully accepted within our borders. You may find us a rough & ready nation possibly lacking your cultural standards, but this exchange is about differences."
He smiles and continues.
"Upon arrival you may either bunk down at the barracks or take rooms within the palace ,your choice. Feel free to wander the palace and its grounds, armed guards are on the locations you cannot enter".
He pulls out a hip flask and proffers it.
"Rum anyone?"

[Svebia]

The Lieutentant's eyes sparkles wide when he saw the flask. "Ach? Sie haben Schnaps?" He then quickly smiled and nodded. "Ja, Ich muss etwas Rum." He stood up and reached into his shirt pocket and pulled out his pocket watch. "Kapitän, kennen die besondere Zeit kennen?" He asked with a smile, clearly opening up due to liquor being shown.

The Odd one of the group of men, the Russian looked out into the streets. A look of stress in his eyes, as if he were remembering past memories of when he was a kid and in the same shoes as those little children out there fighting with law enforcement. He let out a light sigh.

The Majorgeneral instructed his personal guard to sit in the bus, as he continued to puff from his pipe. Occasionally glancing at the engineer.

[Dark Victoriana]

Gebeta

The children trying to board swear profusely and with burning eyes and 'burning' skin drop off into the sea, much to the amusement of those in the boats, who deride them in various ways. They also took this chance to rob those in the water of the items they were carrying.
Those in the boats throw obscene gestures & comments at the sailors as they peel away from the ship, and away from the late arriving port police.
The pilot thanked Captain Asrud profusely, but politely declined the gift.
"My dear Captain, appreciative as I am of this gesture, you are the guests and we are the hosts, and so I would ask that you be careful of the child gangs. They are mean & vicious and will not hesitate to kill. You see until the age of 16 years no citizen has any legal rights or protection except that, that their parents provide. Many leave home and join the gangs. Except within the Palace itself I would advise your people go armed. You will be safe enough in the main streets as they could best be described as neutral ground."
He rubs his chin.
" I believe that you will find this exchange very interesting, the Empress is most interested in Naval affairs, and I have heard that the Princesses have been given permission to join the exchange. Well if you insist I will take but a single bottle of good rum."

[Dark Victoriana]

Svebia

The drive back to the Palace is strained with Michael sitting quietly and translating only when requested to.
Captain Rogers and the lieutenant pass the flask to each other.

[Svebia]

Svebia

The drive back to the Palace is strained with Michael sitting quietly and translating only when requested to.
Captain Rogers and the lieutenant pass the flask to each other.

The Lieutenant became the first of the group to tell his name. "Mein name ist Ludwig Grünewald, was dein Kapitän ist?" He offered his hand for a handshake, a symbol of friendship.

[The Grand Duchy Of Nova Capile]

Dark Victoriana

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Walther examined his surroundings, setting his bags down on the cold concrete floor of the barracks. "Thank you, Sergeant Major. I'll get back to you as soon as possible." Nemetz decided that he would stay with his men in the barracks, instead of lounging in luxury up at the palace. Major Rehn, Colonel Fleming, and three of the six other officers would stay with him and the four guards in the barracks. But Oskar Fein intercepted Alicia on her way out. "Excuse me, Sergeant, but I would like to stay in the palace," he says eagerly, clutching his two suitcases in either hand. Three other low-ranked officers stand behind him.

[Greater Orensta]

"الغريب هذا يذكرني المنزل ، حسنا، سوف نصل الى القصر بعد أن يستقر كما قلت" Omar said, the translator smiled "He says it reminds him of home, and we will get to unpacking and exploring." the troops stepped off the bus and walked to the quarters, putting their bags on beds, some laying down, others sitting together playing cards and smoking