2015: The 3rd World War - IC!

by **Imperia Babylonia** » Sun Apr 26, 2015 6:32 am

The Year is 2015. The Ukrainian Crisis saw Ukraine being split into East and West Ukraine, the West loyal to NATO, the East loyal to Russia, and tensions are high on the borders. The Islamic State has been stopped at last, and Syria is peaceful now that the United Arab Republic taken over it. Israel has made a formal declaration of war on Palestine, and the remaining Arab countries are fighting Israel and the US to save Palestine. Hong Kong has gotten violent as well, and is currently in a state of civil war. A 3rd World War is approaching us, who can stop it?

by **Arvenia** » Sun Apr 26, 2015 6:56 am

London, England, UK
London was the administrative capital of England and the national capital of the UK. the UK was founded in 1707 by unification between Scotland and England. The nation had a new party, a pro-Monarchist party called the Royal Party, aka Crown Party. The UK had a special relation with Denmark-Norway.

British Antarctic Territory, Antarctica
Foreign research was conducted in the British Antarctic Territory. The Antarctic Treaty outlaws sovereign claim on Antarctica and formation of a nation in Antarctica, due to colonization leads to war and unnecessary deaths.

by **Nivok Baves** » Sun Apr 26, 2015 7:00 am

The Generals of the IDF were all gathered around a map of Israel, studying it closely and all suggesting different strategies.
"We need to deal with the other Arab nations that have declared war on us! Lord forbid they reclaim Jerusalem!" One of the younger generals said
"No, we need to deal with Gaza and move on to Egypt, they are our biggest threat as Syria and Iraq are weakened since the ISIS War and won't be able to strike quickly and the Jordanians can be quickly despatched by the Golan Heights Division" another, older one said.
"I agree, but we should capture Sinai to prevent any definite threats from Egypt1 If Sinai is captured then they will have to funnel their forces through the Suez and that can be defended."
The Chief of General Staff stood before the huddled group. "I believe that Brigadier-General Asyauf has a good idea. Focus the effort on capturing Sinai but I want the paratroopers brigade to drop over Gaza and quickly capture it, bring the Iron Dome missile Defence system online and scramble the airforce, I want strikes to take place before the paras land on all known HAMAS locations, but warn the civilians first. Begin launching strikes on Jordanian, Syrian and Lebanese forces before they can start moving, I want time for our defences to organise and it has to be quick. Mobilise the entire IDF and bring 7th Armoured Brigade into Gaza and bring the 401st Brigade to follow them suite, two armoured brigades should be enough while I want the Nahal Brigade to move into Gaza as soon as the paras begin landing" he ordered, "Move the rest onto the borders of Israel and reinforce the wall between us and the Western Heights."

by **Malay Raya** » Sun Apr 26, 2015 8:49 am

United Arab Republic

The United Arab Republic (UAR) is political union between Egypt, Syria and Lebanon. The union began in 1958 with Egypt and Syria before in 1971 Lebanon joined it. Later in 1991 after the collapse of USSR, the union's structure was changed to a Federation in which all three nations are merged politically, economically and militarily. It developed close ties with the US and gained their trust which fruited a military aid of $2 Billion annually. The current President of the UAR is Mohamed Morsi. The funding of UAR's Armed Forces was increased in regards to the possible Israeli aggression against Gaza or any other Arab States.

Unfortunately since the declaration of war of Israel on Gaza, the United Arab Republic is forced to declare war on US's prominent ally, Israel. This severely ruins the ties of both UAR and US and now the superpower has joined the side of Israel. For now their forces have not yet arrived at the scene, giving a window of opportunity for the UAR Armed Forces to devise plans to prevent Gaza from falling onto their enemy's hands. They want to redeem their loss in the Six Day War and the Yom Kippur War, and this is just the right time to do that.

UAR Army

Egyptian Army Inventory
Syrian Army Inventory
Lebanese Army Inventory

Upgrades, Contracts and Purchases (AH, real life purchases apply)
- 300 out of 755 M1A1 Abrams have been upgraded to M1A2SEP standards
- 500 out of 840 T-55's are upgraded to Ramses II standards
- 200 more HMMWV (HUMVEE) were purchased from the United States in 2013
- 12 Russian S-300 AA Defense Guns were purchased in 2014

UAR Navy

Egyptian Navy Inventory
Syrian Navy Inventory
Lebanese Navy Inventory

Upgrades, Contracts and Purchases (AH, real life purchases apply)
- 2 Type 209 Submarines were purchased from Germany in 2005 and arrived in 2010.
- 2 more were bought in 2008 and recently arrived on early 2014.
- 6 French Gowind-class missile corvettes were ordered in 2010 which arrived in stages starting early 2012 until mid 2014.

UAR Air Force

Egyptian Air Force Inventory
Syrian Air Force Inventory
Lebanese Air Force Inventory

Upgrades, Contracts and Purchases (AH, real life purchases apply)
- 20 Mirage 2000-9 from UAE was bought to complement the existing 18 jets.
- 20 AH-64 Longbow II entered service in 2014.
- 5 UH-60 Black Hawks of varying variants (pun intended) were bought in 2013 to further add to the fleet of 30 UH-60's.
- 10 Anka-A UAV from Turkey were bought in 2011 and arrived in late 2012.

Arab - Israeli War

The monthly dispatch of humanitarian aid via air drop since 2013 has now been stopped due to the current ongoing war with Israel to make sure the transport aircraft do not get shot down. Instead supplies are constantly going through the Rafah border gates. Little did Israel know that since the declaration of war, Egypt has been supplying HAMAS with small arms, mortars and RPG's. Before that all was being sent was just tents, food and water supplies as well as construction materials to rebuild devastated civil infrastructures such as homes, schools and hospitals due to the constant bombing and artillery shelling done by the IDF.

by **The United Eastern States of Europe** » Sun Apr 26, 2015 9:11 am

København, Danmark

King Harald was enjoying the rare silence as he sipped his wine. It had taken most of his youth but Denmark-Norway was slowly steering trade away from Britain, and opening it's arms to Europe. Helle Thron's party was most pleased with this. The European Patriots Party was made up of Danish nationals as well as EU immigrants. They has banded together, adamant in their belief that non-european countries should have no influence in Scandinavia. The only real question still to decide was who to begin trading with first. Denmark-Norway had aluminium and natural gas in Norway. They had iron and minor amounts of precious metal in Denmark itself and Greenland. The Faroe Islands were mainly for fishing industry and internal trade. The Germans to the south were an option, and were known for their marvellous engineering. In the east, Russia was the best option. Poland was also valid, especially as the Sound Toll was still enforced, making the deal sweeter for Poland. Other nations were pointless as far as Helle was concerned. Harald had tasked Dardan (the Minister of Foreign Affairs) with drafting the letters.

Dear President Joachim,

For too long my great nation has hidden from the world stage. It is the duty of all great nations to promote peace, through the medium of trade. It is this belief that has driven our King Harald to trade, not only with Britain, with other world powers such as yours. Our kingdom has an abundance of natural gas, raw minerals, and even machines/machine parts. We do hope that you can see the benefit of opening trade between our people.

Sincerely,
Minister Dardan of Denmark-Norway

Dear President Leszek,

For too long my great nation has hidden from the world stage. It is the duty of all great nations to promote peace, through the medium of trade. It is this belief that has driven our King Harald to trade, not only with Britain, with other world powers such as yours. Our kingdom has an abundance of natural gas, raw minerals, and even machines/machine parts. We do hope that you can see the benefit of opening trade between our people.

Sincerely,
Minister Dardan of Denmark-Norway

Dear President Vladimir,

For too long my great nation has hidden from the world stage. It is the duty of all great nations to promote peace, through the medium of trade. It is this belief that has driven our King Harald to trade, not only with Britain, with other world powers such as yours. Our kingdom has an abundance of natural gas, raw minerals, and even machines/machine parts. We do hope that you can see the benefit of opening trade between our people.

Sincerely,
Minister Dardan of Denmark-Norway

by **The New American commonwealth** » Sun Apr 26, 2015 9:27 am

Berlin, capital of the Federal German Reich

Chancellor Merkel was sitting in her office in Berlin, dealing with budget issues, military funding, Etc. When she had the idea to do something. At the moment, Germany had not one ally in the world, since the peace treaty Of Paris, Germany was to remain neutral in Any future war until 2000, this gave Germany the amouut of time to rebuild her Industry, and infastructure, but this weakened German significantly, because most of her soldiers have yet to see seel combat out side of training and simulations. So, Merkel decided to write a letter to the once greatest Empire in the world, Great Britain, then followed, by Italy.

by **ApplePieistan** » Sun Apr 26, 2015 10:32 am

The central Chinese government denies that a civil war is occurring in Hong Kong. They claim that it is simply "civil disorder" rather than a full out war. In an attempt to disarm the rebels, APC's are sent in to carry special operations forces to the police department to secure the police armory. Helicopters are also on the scene to fire tear gas grenades against any rebels that wish to join the fight. Obviously, the spec ops teams have gas masks to protect themselves from the tear gas. They also have state of the art bulletproof armor to protect them from most of the HKPD weapons.

This seems to be a rather simple operation, as the rebels are less equipped and not less well-trained then spec ops forces. If this operation goes as planned, the rebels will be significantly less armed. If that happens, martial law will be declared across Hong Kong on the day after the Lantern Festival (the Lantern Festival is on March 5th).

by **Soviet Chernarus** » Sun Apr 26, 2015 11:15 am

Kingdom of Italy

Rome, Capital of the Kingdom of Italy

It seemed as if the whole world was going to war...just recently, all Islamic nations had declared war on Israel, with the US aligning on the side of Israel, who was really their only ally in the Middle East. This, combined with the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and general anti-Russian sentiment in Italy, made Bersculoni worry about what the Future held in store for Italy. He had agreed to allow US troops and ships to dock in the Italian province of Tripolitania, but other than that he had maintained official neutrality in the war against Israel, while keeping a close eye on Russia and the Ukraine. His thoughts, however, were interrupted as his aide - a pretty, middle aged woman entered, with a message from Germany. It was, for some odd reason, addressed to the King of Italy, Vittorio Emmanuel, who as far as the government and Constitution was concerned, was mostly a ceremonial figurehead in the country. "Has the King seen it?" The PM of Italy asked his aide. "Yes, sir. But he wanted you to reply to it." The King was aging; he would be approaching 80 years old in a couple years, and had been ill lately. Due to this, he turned down most social functions and remained secluded from the people except for a few rare public appearances.

The PM nodded in understanding. Dismissing his aide he read the message, before sending a response back.

by **ApplePieistan** » Sun Apr 26, 2015 5:05 pm

Before infiltration of the police department, the helicopter ordered the police officers inside to get on the ground and put their hands behind their backs. When the spec ops entered, several rouge police officers in the building opened fire upon the spec ops. The bullets hit their bulletproof vests, preventing most serious injury and death. The spec ops then returned fire, killing several rogue officers. After many firefights, the police department realized they were overpowered and surrendered. Rebellious citizens did appear, but were dispersed with tear gas from the helicopter. They didn't do much harm after that.

The police officers that lived were taken in for interrogation to see what they know of the rebellion's arms (who in particular they gave weapons to, where the rest of the weapons are kept, etc). The main objective was to disarm all unlicensed citizens in Hong Kong, effectively squashing the rebellion.

by **Gyrenaica** » Sun Apr 26, 2015 5:35 pm

President Anuthin Charnweerakul was sitting in his desk. He was a very happy man today, as he had chosen to give his neighbors a chance to peacefully simmer the tensions, and hold referendums in disputed areas. He had just sent letters of to the leaders of Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia to hopefully have them accept the referendum. Thailand had grown even more prosperous under his authority, and it continued to grow. As the economy swelled, the agriculture section received more support. As the agriculture section expanded, more and more citizens and of the nearby third world nations had envied the Thai people, with many seeking refugee. Thousands of Burmese Muslims, Hmong, and others had flocked to Thailand, loading up the work force. Laos and Myanmar had both demanded Thailand to repatriate the immigrants, but he never even responded. He knew that this would invite more to come and flee the third world nations. Thousands had also enlisted in the Thai army to more easily obtain citizenship. But, Thailand still lacked something very essential in Asia: allies.

To: Peoples Republic of China
From: Department of Diplomatic Affairs, Thailand
Dearest leaders of the PRC, Thailand has long been a major player in Asia alongside China and India. Way back when president Anuthin had come to power in Thailand, the recognition of Taiwan has been retracted due to the fact that the Chinese civil war was over and it rightfully needed to be reunited with the Chinese mainland. Therefore, we finally ask, humbly, in return a non-aggression pact and a Mutual Defense Pact. We hope to make an alliance with the strongest power in Asia, both militarily and economically. A.K.A. China. Thailand is in the perfect location due to its geography in Southeast Asia. Though we have no former borders, china and Thailand are very close. Thailand is slowly rising in economy and military and is the major nation in mainland Southeast Asia and the second most powerful nation of Southeast Asia as a whole, behind only Indonesia. Therefore, again, I ask you to consider joining Thailand in alliance and becoming great allies.

by **ApplePieistan** » Sun Apr 26, 2015 6:01 pm

Gyrenaica wrote:President Anuthin Charnweerakul was sitting in his desk. He was a very happy man today, as he had chosen to give his neighbors a chance to peacefully simmer the tensions, and hold referendums in disputed areas. He had just sent letters of to the leaders of Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia to hopefully have them accept the referendum. Thailand had grown even more prosperous under his authority, and it continued to grow. As the economy swelled, the agriculture section received more support. As the agriculture section expanded, more and more citizens and of the nearby third world nations had envied the Thai people, with many seeking refugee. Thousands of Burmese Muslims, Hmong, and others had flocked to Thailand, loading up the work force. Laos and Myanmar had both demanded Thailand to repatriate the immigrants, but he never even responded. He knew that this would invite more to come and flee the third world nations. Thousands had also enlisted in the Thai army to more easily obtain citizenship. But, Thailand still lacked something very essential in Asia: allies.

To: Peoples Republic of China
From: Department of Diplomatic Affairs, Thailand
Dearest leaders of the PRC, Thailand has long been a major player in Asia alongside China and India. Way back when president Anuthin had come to power in Thailand, the recognition of Taiwan has been retracted due to the fact that the Chinese civil war was over and it rightfully needed to be reunited with the Chinese mainland. Therefore, we finally ask, humbly, in return a non-aggression pact and a Mutual Defense Pact. We hope to make an alliance with the strongest power in Asia, both militarily and economically. A.K.A. China. Thailand is in the perfect location due to its geography in Southeast Asia. Though we have no former borders, china and Thailand are very close. Thailand is slowly rising in economy and military and is the major nation in mainland Southeast Asia and the second most powerful nation of Southeast Asia as a whole, behind only Indonesia. Therefore, again, I ask you to consider joining Thailand in alliance and becoming great allies.

Xi Jinping read this letter from Thailand. After talking with his advisors, he made a formal letter of response to Thailand.

From: The People's Republic of China
To: The Department of Diplomatic Affairs, Thailand

After much consideration, we have decided to agree to the non-aggression pact between our 2 nations. We cannot promise to assist you in every Thai war, nor can we promise free trade. We thank you for your nation's respect and admiration of the People's Republic of China, as we to respect and admire Thailand for all of its glory.

by **Gyrenaica** » Sun Apr 26, 2015 7:41 pm

"No, no, no, god damn no! This all crap. Why can't these idiots realize that Thailand is far superior to them both economically, militarily, and agriculturally. Why don't they just give back our lost lands!" President Anuthin Charnweerakul pounded his fist on his desk. His request to have referendums in the disputed areas with Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar had all been turned down. One of his military advisors, Defense Minister Chanchai Orucov responded "Maybe try putting more troops on the borders to intimidate them."
"No. These communists, third world, oppressive nations have refused to surrender our rightful lands which they hold. No. Now, now we forcefully take the lands. And if they refuse to recognize our-"
"Sir, the Chinese are huge supports of Laos, Cambodia, and other southeast Asian nations."
"China is our friend as well. I highly doubt they'd choose some third world nation over Thailand. We have no formal relations with 'Taiwan' nor do we recognize it." He paused, silence "as I was saying, if they refuse to recognize our gains after this forceful retaking of the lands, then we will continue to penetrate into their nations until they either surrender or their capital is bombed into submittance. Either way works for me."
"Sir, the world is already angered by our rather, forceful, takeover of Thailand. The United States and several other western nations had cut or loosened ties with Thailand after your taking of office. When Thailand stared militarizing, NATO dropped us from their list of NATO allies by vote, mostly headed by the United Kingdom and United States. We are at odds with our former western allies."
Anuthin interrupted him. "Yes, former. As you said. Former. Luckily we are no longer bound by their rules. We are stronger this way. We have our new friendship with China, our alliance with SCO, dominance in ASEAN and much more to back that statement up."
"But they were the ones whom brought western democracy to Thailand. To Japan. South Korea, Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, heck even India. They have done so-"
"They have done nothing but restricted our rights to do what we are now doing and capable of doing. That is why I have done Thailand the favor of removing those restrictions."
"Sir, I must respectfully disagree. Democracy has helped us become so advanced."
"Yes, helped. But we are innovative people. Strong, smart, great. We no longer need them, and we will still persist in our advancement. Our nation is powerful and fear. Well respected. Our troops are some of the best, well equipped, very well trained and great in combat. There is no stopping us. The momentum shall overpower the forces against us." He turned to his Second Commander Of The Armed Forces.
"Ready 30,000 soldiers. Our first target is Cambodia. PoiPet and Preah Vihear shall soon be returned to Thailand."

by **Plzen** » Sun Apr 26, 2015 11:13 pm

President's Office, City of Warszawa, Warszawa Province, Republic of Poland
07:30 UTC, 2nd March 2015

Leszek Miller put down the well-decorated letter.

"Poland does not forget," he muttered, "nor does it forgive."

The atrocities of 1939, 1945, and 1947 was still fresh in the national consciousness of the Polish Republic. Poland has put its confidence in the western powers that swore to protect it, and when they were the most needed, abandoned Poland.

"No more," he said, before starting to pen a letter of disgusted refusal.

The Prime Minister's opinions, when he walked in five minutes later, were somewhat stronger.

"That pigheaded fool that calls himself a king," he started, before his language started to get stronger and stronger.

President Miller did not trust his Prime Minister. Bogusław Ziętek was a clear-cut socialist, and his opinion of kingdoms in general was not good. Western kingdoms - even worse.

"Shut up, Ziętek! Neither you nor I need another socialist rant right now!"

Thankfully, the President managed to contain his Prime Minister. For now.

He took another look at his half-finished letter. Then ripped it up and put it in the garbage. Yes, Leszek Miller - like most Poles - hated the western powers. So noble in their pretensions yet cowardly and selfish in action. But... there was always Germany to think about.

Miller hated the Danes. But the recent German remilitarization, now, that was something not to be merely hated. It was something to be feared.

"Let's not burn any more bridges behind us, Bogusław Ziętek," the President announced, before starting to pen another letter. It still had the same content - but it was much more polite.

Dear Minister Dardan of the Kingdoms of Denmark and Norway,

The Republic of Poland has carefully reviewed your offer of preferential trade agreements. This Republic agrees that it is the duty of all great nations such as yours to uphold the continuation of peace. However, this Republic believes that such peace cannot be upholder through the means of trade alone. The Republic of Poland can supply itself with sufficient energy and natural resources for its domestic consumption, and what is lacking can be acquired from this Republic's current partners in preferential trade agreements. This Republic believes that the basis of any cordial relationship must be a fair and clear history. Thus it is with great regret that the Republic of Poland refuses your offer of free trade.

Leczek Miller,
President of the Republic of Poland,
2nd March 2015

"Please see to it that this letter is safely delivered to the Danish embassy in Warszawa," the President requested.

"I will see to it," his secretary replied.

by **New Republika Srpska** » Mon Apr 27, 2015 5:12 am

REPUBLIC OF SERBIA

РЕПУБЛИКА СРБИЈА

"Only Unity Saves the Serbs!"

"Само Слога Србе Спашава!"

The Republic of Serbia is a country located in the Southeast of Europe, a country that lead many wars with its neighbors. From the war with the Ottoman Empire, to the Kosovo War, and now to this, the war that will bring each country to a disaster. At the moment, Serbia was producing more tanks than ever, a lot more Infantry Fighting Vehicles and other military hardware. Since the tensions of war are rising up, the Serbian Government is keeping an eye on the Federation of Bosnia & Herzegovina and the Republic of Croatia. The Serbs have had many clashes with the Bosnians and Croats in the past, same with the Albanians. Due to that Kosovo is still claiming to be an "Independent country", and that the Government of Serbia no longer is fearing the United Nations and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the Serbian Armed Forces will soon be deployed all around the borders for national defense.

KOSOVO BOUNDARY

"Team One... te....am three please respond... we're in ne..ed of some as....tance here!" said the Team two leader, as he quickly shot at a Kosovar Soldier out of his Zastava M70 Assault Rifle. The leader of Team One quickly responded "Team three is currently unavailable, they're busy fighting off a few KFOR units. We're going to come and assist you. Could you possibly state your location?", then the Team two leader responded, "Near the boundary entry, these terrorists are like everywhere!", "We'll be there, just hold on, and try not to get kill'd!"

After 17 minutes passed, Team One has arrived at the point where Team Two is located, right on time, a few Serbian M84AS Main Battle Tanks, BVP M-80 Infantry Fighting Vehicles and BOV-VP Tank Destroyers have arrived as support. Currently the Serbian Armed Forces aren't going to use the Air Force, since there is no need for the Air Force to intervene.

When 9 minutes, after the arrival of support passed, Serb Forces started pushing back the Kosovar Soldiers back, including KFOR. While still located on the Kosovo Boundary, Serbia has sent 450 more troops onto Kosovo to help the 1,870 Serb Soldiers that are currently fighting against Kosovars. Anyway, the M84AS Main Battle Tanks started to open fire at the Kosovars, killing a very few of them, but injuring them also. Serbia is planning to take the land that belonged to the Serbs for centuries back, the Government chose the right time and then started war with Kosovo. Later, the Serbian Government has more plans after Kosovo is retaken.

by **ApplePieistan** » Mon Apr 27, 2015 9:43 am

March 6, 215

China had just declared martial law in Hong Kong to enforce order and justice in the war torn area. Meanwhile, Xi Jinping discussed with his advisors what to do about Hong Kong when the whole "independence" think dies down.
"Well, surely we should restore previous Hong Kong laws and governing once it is over." Said Xi Jinping.
One of his advisors says "Well, what if we seize control of China and make it governed by the People's Republic of China?"
"You're fired. I made up my mind and I don't want to hear any crazy ideas."

by **The United Eastern States of Europe** » Mon Apr 27, 2015 10:05 am

København, Denmark-Norway

The Germans swift reply was much appreciated by Helle and Harald alike. However, the Polish reply came soon after. It was given to Harald directly. The king star d at it for a while, before beginning to chuckle. Before long he was laughing hysterically. "Trust the Polish to make bad decisions. Hopefully we can get the Russians on our side." Russia had history of getting involved with Scandinavia, but they were better than the Americans as Helle always says. The king was convinced of Prime Minister Thron's ideology. The Americans had been involving themselves in European affairs despite fighting to get free from Europe. Even now, they were sticking their nose in the Middle East, half a world away. All Harald needed to make the Polish pay for their insolence was for Sweden's co-operation in enforcing the sound toll. Or to take the land required to enforce it themselves.

by **Gyrenaica** » Mon Apr 27, 2015 1:50 pm

OOC: you wouldn't know about me attacking Cambodia yet cuz I haven't yet...

To: China
A healthy relationship involved trust and communication, which is why I am letting you know of Thailand's future expansions. We soon plan to attack Cambodia in order to reclaim our lost lands. We request that you do not intervene in this war. We are solely reclaiming our lost lands much like China did with Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau and again is focused on Hong Kong. We plan too keep no secrets from you. We are both powerful and are looking out for our interests. Please do refrain from assisting Cambodia. Our gains will only be into rightful Thai territory so long as Cambodia accepts it.

On the border of Phnum Preah Vihear
640 km east of Bangkok
20,000 Thai troops with hundreds of vehicles and equipments were prepared. They had been trained and prepared for the reclaiming of lost land which past colonists had stolen from Thailand. Soon enough, Cambodia will learn its lesson in holding Thai territory and not returning it. General Ubongum Suronum was awaiting Anuthin's command from Bangkok to begin the war.
Just twenty minutes, the word had come: Thailand was going to war.

by **ApplePieistan** » Mon Apr 27, 2015 2:08 pm

Xi Jinping was working on paperwork regarding the situation in Hong Kong when one of his advisors told him of Thailand's attack on Cambodia. He said "Xi Jinping, sir, Cambodia is under attack by the Thai."
Xi Jinping responds "Well, we certainly can't let that happen, but we also have a non aggression pact with Thailand. Hmm, let's arm the Cambodians for now. I want to resolve the crisis in Hong Kong before deploying troops elsewhere. Maybe they can fend them off with guerrilla warfare and excessive use of ambushes, booby traps and tunnels, like the Vietnamese did in the Vietnam War. If they cannot fend them off and the Thai are really that powerful, we may need to do something more… drastic."
"Um, sir, what is this more drastic plan you have?"
"Don't worry about it. Just hope it doesn't come to that."
Another person comes in the room and says "Excuse me, sirs, this e-mail came from Thailand."

To: China
A healthy relationship involved trust and communication, which is why I am letting you know of Thailand's future expansions. We soon plan to attack Cambodia in order to reclaim our lost lands. We request that you do not intervene in this war. We are solely reclaiming our lost lands much like China did with Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau and again is focused on Hong Kong. We plan too keep no secrets from you. We are both powerful and are looking out for our interests. Please do refrain from assisting Cambodia. Our gains will only be into rightful Thai territory so long as Cambodia accepts it.

After reading this, Xi Jinping says "This changes nothing. Execute the orders I have made. MOVE!"

by **Gyrenaica** » Mon Apr 27, 2015 2:14 pm

Cambodia
Thai and Cambodian troops clash at the border after heavy artillery pounds nearby cities, avoiding the destruction of Preah Vihear itself. Thai air superiority planes fly deeply inland to do bombing runs on Cambodian military positions and on industrial buildings. In Preah Vihear, the fighting is most tense as 10,000 Thai troops 25,000 Cambodian troops. Tanks, AFVs, IFVs, and SPGs wreak havoc in Cambodian positions. Victory is imminent.

by **Nivok Baves** » Mon Apr 27, 2015 2:31 pm

GAZA, Operation Olive Mount

As dawn broke the horizon in Gaza, the sky was filled with the sound of jets as they flew past the Gaza Strip, releasing bombs over known HAMAS rocket locations to prevent them from launching them at civilian locations. While the Israeli Air Force launched bombing raids, on an airfield 30km east of Gaza, a number of paratrooper aircraft slowly propelled to life and began flying towards Gaza to launch raids on HAMAS locations and secure tactically crucial locations to let the IDF reinforcements have it easier in gaining footholds as the influence of HAMAS would be severly reduced.

by **Greater Franco-Iberia** » Mon Apr 27, 2015 2:54 pm

Sacrum Palatium/Palatium Magnum

Anyone entering the once mighty palace of emperors as old as time would not think of the Reformed Byzantine Empire as the underdeveloped third world country that it was, but as a purple utopia. A very, very purple utopia. Too purple according to the Royal Stylists, however when rebuilding the ancient and gloomy ruins of the Palace the Emperor, Hellenic possibly, little record was kept by the old rulers of the Hellenic Empire, demanded that it be as similar to it's original grandeur as possible, and that meant purple. The throne, even more purple and shiny than it's surroundings, is currently occupied by the slouched over form of Emperor Constantine XI Palaiologos, an incompetent and peace loving ruler who was known for his love of Turkish food. Did he have much more of a character? No. This is all that the all holy narrator in the sky is willing to describe about him, deal with it. So, this very day Constantine XI Palaiologos was bored, even more bored than usual, and when Constantine was bored, he thought. Or at least tried to think, anyone who knew him very well could tell you he wasn't very good at the whole thinking thing. Today he was thinking even more than usual, mostly due to the boring and monotonous droning of his advisers, the bastards. They were saying something about "total economic collapse" or some crap like that, the likes of Emperor Constantine XI Palaiologos had no need of listening to the ramblings of peasants anyway. But as previously mentioned, the emperor was thinking. He was thinking about when his role as emperor was actually respected, some ten thousand years ago or something, back when the Byzantine Empire actually did stuff other than get it's ass kicked by Turks and get steadily poorer. So, though Constantine, what made the Byzantines so respected? And then he figured it out. They owned a ton of land! That was the only possible explanation, and since it was an explanation directly from the mind of the emperor it was an amazing explanation! The previously prone body of Constantine XI Palaiologos suddenly leaped up from his cushioned throne and, much to the surprise of the Senators and Advisers doing that governing thing everyone was always talking about, started to speak with what seemed like actual fervor and confidence.
"I FIGURED IT OUT!!! WE NEED TO TAKE BACK OUR LAND!"
Everyone in the throne room looked at each other uneasily, avoiding direct eye contact with the always right emperor. That bastard, the boring old finical adviser, half whispered a protest to the declaration of the emperor.
"Well... erm... maybe we should try focusing on... you know... being less... third world?"
The silence and tension in the room afterwards was thick, and lasted for what seemed like hours. Constantine XI Palaiologos eventually spoke up though, responding with as much dignity as he could muster.
"The Byzantine Empire is not a "third world country". We are the successors to the mighty Roman Empire! We are the descendants of Caesar and Constantine the First and all those other great guys from a long time ago! And as the bestest country of all the land, we are going to reform our mighty empire, and we are going to be really great, and you can do that economy stuff I guess or something I don't know!!"
The stupidity seeping from that statement was allowed to ferment in the air for a while as any confidence or respect that the people present in the throne room slowly exited their heads to go find somewhere far away from human life to reside. Seeing the expectant look on the emperors young, stupid face, the crowd (The senators among now immensely regretting voting for this man.) began to slowly and uneasily clap whilst the emperor beamed and shouted vaguely patriotic catch phrases. A few of the more nationalistic and country loving of the noblemen cried for their poor country. The end times were upon the poor Byzantine people unless someone, anyone, was able to overthrow the idiot on the throne. Who would that be though? Whoever it is, hopefully they show themselves soon, and they will show themselves, mostly because I just said so, and I am the narrator in the sky.

by **ApplePieistan** » Mon Apr 27, 2015 3:16 pm

Gyrenaica wrote:Cambodia
Thai and Cambodian troops clash at the border after heavy artillery pounds nearby cities, avoiding the destruction of Preah Vihear itself. Thai air superiority planes fly deeply inland to do bombing runs on Cambodian military positions and on industrial buildings. In Preah Vihear, the fighting is most tense as 10,000 Thai troops 25,000 Cambodian troops. Tanks, AFVs, IFVs, and SPGs wreak havoc in Cambodian positions. Victory is imminent.

Because of the dire situation at Preah Vihear, Chinese jets fly in to bomb Thai troops, their tanks, AFVs, IFVs, and SPGs. The non aggression pact was violated and meant nothing now. Chinese carrier ships that are escorted by a few more powerful ships travel through the South China Sea to Kampot. Here, Chinese troops, tanks, and artillery will regroup at Phnom Penh to defend it from a highly predicted attack.

by **Soviet Chernarus** » Mon Apr 27, 2015 4:41 pm

Kingdom of Italy

Rome, Capital of the Kingdom of Italy

The Prime Minister looked at a popular Rome newspaper; he was keeping track of world affairs. So far there hadn't been any news about Russia and the Ukraine, but Thailand, a nation which had militarized recently, had attacked Cambodia, with China coming to Cambodia's aid and scrapping the non-aggression treaty they had previously had with Thailand. Closer to home, Serbia had attacked Kosovo, a state which was recognized by several nations, one of them being the Kingdom of Italy. So far no official plan of action had been taken by the Italian government, and Berlusconi didn't want to antagonize Serbia. He had ordered some of his staff to keep an eye on these "trouble spots" - Ukraine, the Middle East, the Balkans, and Southeast Asia, and to bring any important news to him immediately. Meanwhile, with the support of Parliament he had placed the military on a heightened level of readiness; next step was mobilization, but Berlusconi hoped he wouldn't have to go that far. But for now, his staff would monitor important events in the world and report it to him, while he would oversee the country's affairs as well as respond to events.

by **Greater Franco-Iberia** » Mon Apr 27, 2015 5:20 pm

Constantinople

The Emperor, in all of his purple glory, proudly stumbled onto his podium to announce the weekly news report to his beloved and loving serfs. As he tripped gracefully to the stage, which was also decked out in purple, the crowd that had gathered, mostly peasants and mummers, began to jeer and throw stuff at the less than overachieving successor to the greatness that was Douka Antigonos. The Emperor, blissfully ignorant to how much his own people hate him, clears his throat and begins to shout.
"My people, descendants of Rome, survivors of the Turkish aggressors, beloved subjects of your all holy and all knowing Emperor (That's me!)! I have decided to pick up where our brothers, the Hellenic Empire, left off. Whether it be by silver tongue or brute force, I hereby declare that I personally will be leading you, my people, to a New Byzantium! A New Roman Empire! We shall be just a glorious if not more as we were in times long gone, and we shall rise like the phoenix from the ashes of this ruined excuse for a country, born anew into this new and wonderful age of technology! God has spoken to me, and will surely help us in our reconquest of the old Roman Empire, so my people, I plead, I DEMAND, that you aid me in rising up against those foreign powers that have for so long taken advantage of our weakened state! I DEMAND that you all help me and my loyal followers restore the might of Rome!"
By now, the crowd had gone silent. This was, of course, exactly what they had wanted to hear from what had previously seemed like the most idiotic ruler of the Empire yet, they didn't want him to be some blundering cub, but a fierce lion, protector of their ancient pride! The people, now riled up in a patriotic haze which seemed impossible mere minutes before the speech, cheer the new emperor that has taken the place of the old craven! Already, factories previously unused due to the cost began to reopen their doors for the production of much needed weapons and vehicles of war so as to prepare the loyal and holy soldiers of the Empire for the eventual reconquest of everything from Iberia, Gaul and Rome to the nearby lands of Egypt and Turkey. Throughout the streets of Constantinople, men, women, children, all were shouting their allegiance to what seemed to be a newly invigorated and less mind numbingly stupid leader!
"Επανάκτηση ! Επανάκτηση ! Επαναφορά της Αυτοκρατορίας ! Όλα χαλάζι στον Κωνσταντίνο !
Επανάκτηση ! Επανάκτηση ! Επαναφορά της Αυτοκρατορίας ! Όλα χαλάζι στον Κωνσταντίνο !"
Now though, if anyone has ever heard of Constantine XI before, you know that he is still a stupid, stupid man. So, who is this suddenly strong and confident leader of the Greek people? Alexios I Komnenos was a young, aspiring general who had risen in the ranks, earning land, fame and rank among the Senators. It was he whom they decided would be the true ruler of Byzantium when the current Emperors incompetence became even more gruelingly obvious, and now he ruled from the shadow with whispered commands and threats in the current Emperors ear. The original plan of the Emperor had been fleshed out by him and his hand picked council of advisers, and together they had written the script for his speech. It was hoped that Alexios I Komnenos would lead the people and the Empire to the glory they spoke of, despite how unlikely that was. After the rush of pride felt by Alexios after seeing his successful speech, he legally changed his name to Alexander II Kommenos after the great general who had led the ancient Greeks to fame and glory. Would he follow in his namesakes footsteps, carving out an empire from humble beginnings? Probably not.

by **Plzen** » Mon Apr 27, 2015 5:25 pm

Warszawa, Warszawa Province, Republic of Poland

The Government of the Republic of Poland,
Appalled at the unjust war conducted by the Royal Thai Army against its counterpart in Cambodia, declared without a full exploration of all possible diplomatic resolutions to the border issues His Majesty's Government of Thailand used as a pretext to the war against Cambodia, condemning the conduct of the Royal Thai Army in its current Cambodian campaign, causing more damage in material and lives than is necessary for Thailand for accomplishing its stated objectives of war, hereby resolved to hereby declare war effective immediately on the Kingdom of Thailand and pledges the Polish Republic to use the military, economic and other such resources availed to it to bring about a full reduction of the war making abilities of His Majesty's Government of Thailand.

Signed and approved by,

Leszek Miller,
President of the Republic of Poland

"No, no, we're not invading Thailand. Are you crazy?" Leszek Miller replied, to his outraged Prime Minister. "No, no. We're two continents apart from each other, after all. We'll just make this declaration of war, seize Thai assets within Poland, and simply do nothing."

Bogusław Ziętek was not satisfied.

"We should mobilize the Polish Army, crush the aggress..." he began.

"No! Shut up! We're not mobilizing the army!" The President interrupted, annoyed as always.

2015: The 3rd World War - IC!

2015: The 3rd World War - IC!

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