The Kundistan Question (IC-APSIA ONLY)

[Noxtrem]

OOC: Noxtrem's army has a total of 217,391 battle ready personnel. With 40,000 reservists and 18,000 Colonial Forces that can be activated for combat. Noxtrem has a total of 33,100 Airforce personne (with 4,914) reservists, and 402 Aircraft. Noxtrem's Navy also possesses 81 Ships (20 Auxiliary/supply vessels, 10 submarines, 5 minesweepers, 5 minehuntets/mine-destroyers, 18 frigates, 11 oil/replenishment vessels, 12 destroyers/corvettes

[Taekhuman]

OOC: My stuff's in my signature for anyone who hasn't noticed.

[Kannsa-Minnesota]

OOC: My military is in my factbooks in case anyone needs to see it.

[Ubizytotska]

Friday, November 22nd, 2019

The Imperial Agenda
From the Empire, To the Empire

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The Empire has not yet taken a stance on Kundistani genocide.

The Emperor has not yet announced a decision on the growing situation in our Southern Neighbor's borders. He assures the Imperial Citizens that a decision will be made and the Empire will choose the correct course of action.

In other words, the Empire is flexing its military muscle by conscripting and recruiting many willing men, hosting military parades, and partaking in joint military exercises.
"Our soldiers are the best at what they do." Stated General Josef Panlin. "They go through hell and back and carry the Empire on their back, they have my up most respect and trust in what they do."

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[Sietsk]

VEDRUPOL TIMES

"Concordia civium murus urbium"

22 November 2019

Aid to the poor
Several planes took off today from the Vedrupol airport. They have peaceful intentions, because Sietsk is going to help the poor people of Brazilya that have been affected by any rebels in the area by handing out food and medicine. This is being done in order to maintain positive relations with Worris and ensure global prosperity.

secret email

From: vasilev_siekmeshko@gov.stk
To: mikhail.jyvanov@gov.stk
Remember to tell them to give only half the supplies to the poor. Rest goes to the socialist rebels. We don't want to raise any suspicion.
Also, if you manage to hide some small guns in the planes, give those to the rebels too.

[McFreedomstan]

McFreedomstan™ Asian Defense Commission

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November 23th, 2019

Commandant Gatot Nurmantyo

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ADC Progress Report

As you can see, your investment into the Asian Defense Commission has already paid off in droves. Despite paltry Taekhuman attempts at seizing the coastal territory, our member factions have managed to secure and begin to develop infrastructure. Please refrain from placing troops within 20 kilometers of NGU and Miltonia borders. You are to remain neutral until we have confirmation of strategic weapons being launched towards Kundistan. We hope to see continued member support in all future operations.

[Noxtrem]

Military Report
Ministry of Defence

November 24, 2019

Corvette Arrivals
I am pleased to report the formation of the African Navy Task Group. The Corvettes Magdeburg, Oldenburg, Rhein, Holland, Erfurt, and Ludwig arrived at Port Harcourt in the Elfenbeinküste Colony. These vessels are assigned to work with the Frigates Lübeck, and Bayern. This task force of eight warships will be assigned to peacekeeping and trade protection in the Gulf of Guinea. We will be turing back any vessels that we stop en-route to Kundistan. I am also pleased to report to the Defense Ministry that our West African military force has received an additional 500 soliders from our local garrisons. The colonial border between us and Sietskid becoming increasingly well defended. We are in position to take action if the allies of Kundistan escalate in their action.

Feldmarshall Jörg Vollmer

[Kundistan]

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE GOVERNMENT OF KUNDISTAN

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I, Emir Jaber Bin Al-Thani, am outraged that foreign nations could bomb us. We have not hurt any other nations, so why hurt us. Other nations like the NGU,
Kansas-Minnesota, and Taekhuman should mind their own business and respect what happens within our own borders. They should only care about what happens within their own borders. What we are currently doing does not affect or concern you. Please be mindful and stop all action against us. You will regret it if you don't.
Kansas-Minnesota has also bean bombing us. They will regret this. Our anti-aircraft guns have already destroyed most of the planes, but Isfahan could not escape the bombing. the ICBM's sent out by the NGU have hit Tehran, and Baku, yet casualties were generally low due to the fact that we saw ICBM's coming, and conducted everyone to hide.We have bean sending troops on the coast in case of invasion. We will also accept the sale of Walgreensian ICBMs. To all coalition members, You have bean warned.

[East Aryanistan]

EAST ARYANISTAN OFFICIAL

Earlier today several whaling boats far south of our proud colony of Das Scheilende Augenland des Todes began to open fire on a McFreedomstan ship sending support to the Asian coast. Four of the seven whalers were promptly shot down. The remaining three put up a valiant fight and managed to do sufficient damage but had to flee. The cause of the attack is still unknown, but those tuning in to the official East Aryanistanian will hear a repeated series of beeps that sound like Morse code. The beeps are as follows: "--- .--. . -. ..-. .. .-. . --- -. - .... --- ... . -.-. --- -- -- .. . -... .- ... - .- .-. -.. ...". We have no idea how McFreedomstan will choose to officially respond. Only time will tell.

[Ramoir]

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Ramoir Government

Government Announces Support for NGU
November 25, 2019

The Ramoirian Government met in the capital of Wittenoom today to discuss the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. "While we are deeply concerned about what is transpiring in Kundistan, we are currently unprepared to begin a large-scale military offensive," stated Prime Minister Weioo Hefbemed. "We are also looking into whether or not attacking Kundistan directly is the best way to counter the 'ethnic cleansing'." Despite this, Prime Minister Hefbemed stated that they will support the NGU in their offensive and that they will be working closer with the NGU going forward.

by Dave Jones

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[OOC]: I am pleased to take part in this conflict. Is there any special way that I should go about setting up my World Factbook to make it easier for you? (Also, I just need to get off my butt and make one.)

[McFreedomstan]

Bulwark™ Daily News

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November™ 25th, 2019

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Corporate Statists Attack BUCS Kamardikan!

BUCS Kamardikan after the impromptu East Aryanistan attack.

Last night, our brave private contractors aboard the BUCS Kamardikan were assaulted by a small fleet of armed whaler ships. Caught off guard, the sailors aboard took several minutes to get their ship to full combat potential. Several small arms and towed artillery rounds struck the Victory-class corvette and killed ten of the fifty-six crewmen before the main 76mm cannon was brought online. The whalers stood no chance against the main armaments of the ship and were quickly destroyed or dispersed. The BUCS Kamardikan did not walk away unscathed, however. Several portions of its armor plating were destroyed by the artillery rounds pelted against it, all with one of its CIWS platforms. The ship had to limp back to its Taiwanese port for repair and crew replacements. BUCA officials had not given an estimate on how long the repairs will take, but private shipbuilders have argued that the process will take a minimum of ten weeks.

BUCA leadership sent out three Type 062 gunboats to investigate the scene and determined that the attackers were from East Aryanistan. Security Chief Sutan Sjahrir commented that, "the Bulwark would not be intimidated by a failed state of faux capitalists." The BUCA has diverted 3 of their Krivak-class Frigates from the Pečing blockade and sent them within 15 nautical miles of Das schielende Augenland des Todes borders. Several BUCA patrol craft and corvettes have been sent to accompany the Frigates, but no official ADC support has been sent. When questioned, BUCA leadership stated that their intentions were the complete annexation of the Japanese Isles or a massive reparations payment from the East Aryanistan government. Judging by the laughably underfunded defense forces of East Aryanistan, its difficult to claim which course of action would be the easiest for BUCA forces to take. We at the Bulwark of United Citizens are committed to spreading absolute economic and social liberty around the world and are eager to see a tax and legislation free Japan.

BUCS fleet en-route to the East Aryanistan islands.

[East Aryanistan]

EAST ARYANISTAN OFFICIAL

The entire world held its breath as they awaited to hear what East Aryanistan's leader, Max Scherrer, would say about the recent whaling incident. In an official statement max claimed, "we are disgusted by the actions of the terrorists disguised as whalers, and what they did in the name of East Aryanistan! We had no part in the attack, and are deeply saddened by what happened. Because of this, however, we will pay no reparations to McFreedomstan. What happened is not our fault and we will not take responsibility for it. We also understand that whaling ships are being attacked. We demand that whaling ships stop being attacked immediately, or it will be seen as an act of aggression and appropriate responses will be taken. Those terrorists don't represent us." This was seen as an interesting statement as during the attacks every radio station played a strange Morse code that some say translates into an attack order.

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In other news, hacker group "scorpion crew" hacked into EA files. They managed to extract a military order but it was encrypted. They published it into the factbook of EA through their advanced hacking skills. It's believed the title is encrypted to say "Top Secret". Scorpion Crew is offering a 10 million dollar prize to anyone who can decrypt the strange message. The order was drafted just hours after McFreedomstan declared they were moving in on the Japanese colony of Das Schielende Augenland des Todes. Perhaps there is a correlation? When asked about the issue at the recent press release where Scherrer gave his statement about the whaling incident, Scherrer childishly pretended not to hear the question. One angry citizen claims they heard Scherrer respond several times with, "What? I can't hear you! Nahnahnahnahanah nah! I can't hear you!" That citizen also happened to be 119 year old deaf woman Elise Uthman, who recently broke the record for consecutive days lived!

[Noxtrem]

November 26, 2019

Der Österreicher Zeitung
Noxtrem and Walgreens Settle Border Dispute

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Earlier this week diplomats from Noxtrem and Walgreens finally sorted out a border conflict resulting from the Noxtremian annexation of the once independent State of Austria. The finalized border agreement concedes the western provinces of Austria to Noxtrem, and the eastern provinces of Noxtrem to Walgreens. The agreement was mutually agreed on, and there will be short period where Austrians may move to their preferred nation, before the borders temporarily close. This marks the official end to the year old armed international conflict over the territory.

[McFreedomstan]

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The council would like to thank you for choosing annexation.

[Ramoir]

Ramoir TImes

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Ramoirian Cryptographic Expert Solves Scorpion Secret

A professor of cryptography has recently announced that he has cracked the secret code revealed over the weekend. What follows is his translation:

Code: Select all

Top Secret

The government of East Aryanistan believes the national defense of Das Schielende Augenland does Todes is in danger of invasion.  Because of this a navy force is secretly under construction.  All defense funding will go towards the fleet.  The fleet will consist of 20 Braunschweig K-130s , each costing 300 million USD to produce.  There will also be 2 DDG 1000 zumwalts, each costing 6 billion.  4 type 214 SSKs will also be produced for 500 million each.  This brings the total cost for the operation to exactly 20 billion USD.  Remaining defense funds will be spent on missles, ammunition, crew, costs to operate, and repairs.

by Dave Jones

[McFreedomstan]

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Due to the recent leaks from the Ramoir government, the Bulwark of United Citizens will no longer be in charge of the Japanese annexation. ADC member factions will be make a coordinated effort to seize the islands as soon as possible with hopes of capturing or destroying local shipyards. Should the local civilian populace prove hostile all member factions will be given clearance to pacify them through whatever means deemed necessary.

[Kannsa-Minnesota]

The Anchorage Weekly

Anchorage's most trusted newspaper

A major setback in the bombing campaign against Kurdistan occurred today as 121 of Kannsa-Minnesota's 200 fighters over Kundistan were destroyed. This has outraged the Chancellor Watson, who has ordered all remaining fighters to return to airbases in the region. However, Chancellor Watson has stated that Kannsa-Minnesota will continue to shell the coastline of Kundistan and will also continue to launch cruise missiles against key points of infrastructure, military facilities, and anti-air guns. Chancellor Watson also approved a 0.5% increase in the military budget allowing for the construction of more fighters.

Along with this Secretary Henry Knox announced more ships will be heading to the Persian Gulf to assist in the bombings. This includes 25 more Corvettes to the current 10, 8 more Destroyers to the current 2, 12 more Cruisers to the current 5, and 5 more submarines to the current one. Along with these will be one of Kannsa-Minnesota's two aircraft carriers. These ships are meant to secure the gulf, and protect passing Kannsa-Minnesotan convoys.

-Seth Jackson
Writer for the Anchorage Weekly

[Noxtrem]

Official Warning
Ministry of Defence

November 24, 2019

Warships En-Route to the Pacific
I Harold Von Miller, am writing this open letter condemning the aggressive action of McFreedomstan. I (under authority of the proud Noxtremian Bundestag) am announcing that Noxtrem will support East Aryanistan. A taskforce of four combat Frigates and two Corvettes are enroute to the Pacific. These forces are not for the purpose of open war, but rather are acting as a deterrent. They will fire back if they are assaulted. Noxtrem will likely intervene in the event of further agression by McFreedomstan.

The Corvette, Berlin, on it's way to the pacific.

Defence Minister Harold Von Miller

[McFreedomstan]

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In light of Noxtrem attempts at intervention, our official foreign policy must shift. The blockade against the NGU will be lifted immediately and Pečing land and oceanic borders will be respected by all member factions. The fate of Kundistan will now be left in the hands of its capable defense forces. The entire blockade fleet will now be tasked with sinking any and all Noxtrem and East Aryanistani military craft entering our territorial waters. Japan is to be recognized as sovereign McFreedomstan territory and military force will be used to enforce this. We're green lighting coastal bombardment and aerial strikes against East Aryanistani infrastructure in the pacific. Forces are not to contest Atlantic territory under any circumstances. We do not fear a moderately sized navy 10,000km away.

[East Aryanistan]

THE OFFICE OF MAX SCHERRER

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A WARNING TO MCFREEDOMSTAN

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No longer will these threats be tolerated. I have clearly expressed that the whaling incident was an act of terrorism NOT supported by East Aryanistan. Two stealth Zumwalts have moved within firing range somewhere along the former-Chinese coast. If coastal bombardment is carried through we will not hesitate to begin firing on civilians. Your actions have consequences. Reconsider your foolish decision. This is your first and FINAL warning. Kill one of my men and I'll personally snap every government official's neck in your third world McShithole.

[McFreedomstan]

OOC: You finished building your Zumwalt's in a few hours?

[East Aryanistan]

Ooc: no, secret zumwalts were being constructed well before the conflict began. After all, do you really think Max Scherrer thought knives would protect his Japanese colony? What with all the conflict and all he knew he would need SOME protection, so he stealthily built some stealthy Zumwalts. He began construction of the first pair of Zumwalts well before he told -ER EH terrorists told the whalers to open fire. I wrote the whole thing down on a notepad somewhere. Max Scherrer always has a plan. Never doubt Max Scherrer.

[McFreedomstan]

McFreedomstan™ Weekly News™ LLC™

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November™ 27th, 2019

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East Aryanistan threatens to kill Chinese-coast civilians, ADC applauds their aid efforts.

NFS Jakarta joins its sisters at the Hainan port.

Tarantul-class corvettes unleash their payload against Okinawan defenses.

After the ADC positioned ships to invade the Japanese territory held by East Aryanistan, the East Aryanistan government boasted that it had positioned two Zumwalt-class destroyers near coastal China. What surprised us was the threat to use their payload against civilians. "The neutral Chinese natives in the region are of no concern to any faction government. We welcome the foreign help in reducing their numbers," commented Crew Overseer of the KFCEF™.

What about the threat to kill McFreedomstan government officials? Seeing as the legitimate McFreedomstan government is constitutionally confined to a small island chain in Sulawesi where a copyright database is held, most of our readers have stated to be "indifferent" about the murder of their government officials. When Faction Leaders like Tim Cooke of the McDonalds® McColonization™ Division were asked how they felt, they responded with this, "I see no change in our day to day contingency plans and border conflicts. East Aryanistani intervention might exacerbate the rate of turn-over, but this is really just business as usual."

How did the ADC respond? Well, the Nestle Flotilla has deployed four Iowa-class Battleships with seven Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates and 12 Emilio Jacinto-class corvettes to hunt down and destroy the Zumwalt's while the rest of the ADC fleet begins bombardment of their coast. 15,000 BUCA™ marines and 38,000 KFCEF™ amphibious troops have begun their invasion of Okinawa with cover from two Type 051C Destroyers and four Chikugo-class Frigates. Defense contractors are overjoyed with the current state of the world and our economy has responded favorably. Our next issue will cover which PMC might be right for you!

BUCA™ landing craft waits to receive the green light to deploy its troops.

[East Aryanistan]

East Aryanistan Official

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Terrorist Group Recruitment at a Record high

The group behind the whaling incident has recently claimed responsibility for the attack. A group calling themsleves "Gelb Todes" claims to be the ones responsible. Its been rumoured they are recieving funds from East Aryanistan. Gelb Todes claims to be a militant group heavily in support of individual freedoms.

That explains why they want conflict against the heavily oppresive and ironically named McFreedomstan. After McFreedomstan's recent claims to want to exterminate local chinese natives, the natives wanted protection. They found this in form of Gelb Todes. Gelb Todes is now attempting to claim cities in Japan and China. They have even managed to gather a group of 300 and they commandeered a McFreedomstan ship. They have yet to release any official troop counts but they seem to be acting as an unofficial East Aryanistan military.

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[Ubizytotska]

November 29th, 2019

The Imperial Agenda
From the Empire, To the Empire

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Imperial Annexation of surrounding territories.

In a recent speech, the Emperor has ordered the occupation and annexation of the surrounding territories of Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan.
"In light of recent events, Ubizytotska must ensure the safety of its people against unforeseen foreign aggression." The Emperor said on the balcony of the Capital building. "Henceforth, elements of the 1st Infantry division supported by the 12th Armor will be deployed to acquire the territories of Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan in the name of securing the safety of this great Empire."

A total of 12,000 troops supported with some elements of the 12th armor division have been deployed in several locations in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. Encountering virtually no resistance, they have successfully occupied these regions in the name of claiming them for the Empire.


Mechanics maintain armored vehicles from the 12th Armor Division.

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