The War Cry of Uncle Sam IC

[Chewion]

Presidential Manor, Austin, Texas

"I don't know. A madman can be much more easily manipulated-and gives me the opportunity to gain far more. I see less benefit in this arrangement-how could I be made to see more?"

Pa'el

He handed over an odd-looking energy bar. "Eat that. Drink this." He handed over a bottle of clear liquid. "The rest can be taken care of once we land."

"Do you want to lead the charge against Mexico?"

[Prolieum]

Pa'el

"Respect is a timeless quality regardless of company. Will you come with me? We have a medical station just across the way."

North Texas

"I am not a General. Ask my Vice Governor if you want one of those. What I am concerned about is North Texas. Mexico can come later. You do what you like with them-but on your own time, not mine."

[Krugeristan]

Pa'el

"Respect is a timeless quality regardless of company. Will you come with me? We have a medical station just across the way."

North Texas

"I am not a General. Ask my Vice Governor if you want one of those. What I am concerned about is North Texas. Mexico can come later. You do what you like with them-but on your own time, not mine."

Still unsure, Assad followed him. "Alright. I hurt my arm a while back. All the muscles were badly torn, and I was wearing a brace to keep it stable. I lost the brace, and now I'm in a lot of pain. When I was pushed out of the plane, I don't think I landed properly, so I kinda feel like my pelvis bone came out. I don't know what the guy in the helicopter gave me, but I don't feel like it fixed my salt or sugar levels. I haven't eaten properly in four days . . . and I constantly feel lost or irritable or paranoid or something along those lines."

[Prolieum]

Pa'el

"The brace is a simple matter, and I can hook up an IV at least to start with your salt and sugar levels. The hip...let me run some tests."

Several machines and glances later, the doctor frowned. "Mr. President, I am afraid that we are going to have to put you under for a short while. This is worse than I had thought. I assure you that the procedure is perfectly safe."

[Krugeristan]

Pa'el

"The brace is a simple matter, and I can hook up an IV at least to start with your salt and sugar levels. The hip...let me run some tests."

Several machines and glances later, the doctor frowned. "Mr. President, I am afraid that we are going to have to put you under for a short while. This is worse than I had thought. I assure you that the procedure is perfectly safe."

Assad shook his head nervously. "Why? What's wrong?"

[Prolieum]

Pa'el

"It is not just dislocated-it is impacted. You are bleeding internally-and you seem to have nerve damage on your upper spine. It requires an operation."

[Chewion]

Pa'el

"Respect is a timeless quality regardless of company. Will you come with me? We have a medical station just across the way."

North Texas

"I am not a General. Ask my Vice Governor if you want one of those. What I am concerned about is North Texas. Mexico can come later. You do what you like with them-but on your own time, not mine."

"How about you can increase it size more?"

[Prolieum]

North Texas

"The risk, though, still remains-one I am not comfortable leaving in your hands. But very well. I will stay on board-but we change the order. The border change goes through now, and then we move towards the integration."

[Krugeristan]

Pa'el

"It is not just dislocated-it is impacted. You are bleeding internally-and you seem to have nerve damage on your upper spine. It requires an operation."

"Why am I not feeling the effects of the nerve damage? I can still feel my upper body." Assad nervously clutched his right arm. "I don't even know if I could handle being put under. I got shot up with tranquilizers last week."

[Chewion]

North Texas

"The risk, though, still remains-one I am not comfortable leaving in your hands. But very well. I will stay on board-but we change the order. The border change goes through now, and then we move towards the integration."

"The border change happens when you are apart of Texas or Eberhardt will now what is going on." (Just do it please.)

[Prolieum]

North Texas

"Not at all. We play as a bullying move on my part. You are defending to the south-so big, bad, North Texas forces you into giving up territory. No one would think that you plan to integrate with a foe of yours, and certainly not after our rather public feud. I will march the army up and down the border a few times, you "capitulate", and we are one step closer to unity."

[Prolieum]

Pa'el

"There is a threshold for these things. Think of it like a dam. It can wear away, wear away, wear away, but you do not notice it until it finally bursts all at once-going from holding water back to pouring it out-or from normal to paralysis. Better to shore up the dam before that point. I can assure you that the dosage will not be a problem-we are quite exacting-and tranquilizers rarely have significant effects after seventy-two hours."

[United Earth Space Command]

The drug trade was now theirs and Anahuac began to subtly as ever dip their fingers into a new market. They already had a bit of influence in the prostitution market but now saw a fantastic opportunity. The California prostitution businesses in San Diego and Los Angeles had been conquered by the Mexicans where prostitution was illegal leaving many professionals suddenly fleeing the law and Anahuac took them in with open arms welcoming them into the organization and greatly expanding their influence immediately.

[Krugeristan]

Pa'el

"There is a threshold for these things. Think of it like a dam. It can wear away, wear away, wear away, but you do not notice it until it finally bursts all at once-going from holding water back to pouring it out-or from normal to paralysis. Better to shore up the dam before that point. I can assure you that the dosage will not be a problem-we are quite exacting-and tranquilizers rarely have significant effects after seventy-two hours."

"That's . . . a pretty thought." Assad was still fidgeting a little. "Fine, but I want to know exactly what you did while in there."

[Prolieum]

Pa'el

"Of course, Sir. My assistants should have the clean room set up. Are you ready?"

[Prolieum]

Mexico City

The Mexican government, in response to the massive Californian assault, made a stinging and public denouncement, blasting the Californians for attacking during a peace conference, calling it a "Brutish act, a war crime." and condemning the bloodlust of their leaders, choosing the sword when peace was within their grasp.

[Krugeristan]

Pa'el

"Of course, Sir. My assistants should have the clean room set up. Are you ready?"

"Yes. Just get it over with." Assad still had a nervous look on his face.

[Chewion]

North Texas

"Not at all. We play as a bullying move on my part. You are defending to the south-so big, bad, North Texas forces you into giving up territory. No one would think that you plan to integrate with a foe of yours, and certainly not after our rather public feud. I will march the army up and down the border a few times, you "capitulate", and we are one step closer to unity."

"How far south? It can't include any military bases or big cities."

[Prolieum]

North Texas

"Three counties south was the initial deal, this would make it six. And do not try to throw a curveball with this "big city" nonsense. Dallas is parked on my border. It will be included."

Pa'el

Assad woke in a clinical room, a tired-looking man checking the equipment, including the IV in his arm, but not yet noticing that he had woken.

[Krugeristan]

North Texas

"Three counties south was the initial deal, this would make it six. And do not try to throw a curveball with this "big city" nonsense. Dallas is parked on my border. It will be included."

Pa'el

Assad woke in a clinical room, a tired-looking man checking the equipment, including the IV in his arm, but not yet noticing that he had woken.

"I'm dead, aren't I?" Assad said to no one in particular. "Was it successful?"

[Prolieum]

Pa'el

"Ah, you are awake." The man notices. "Yes, the operation was a complete success-and you have gotten some of the rest you needed. Dr. Blansky should be back within a few hours-he is just finishing a three-day medical trip after your surgery."

[Chewion]

North Texas

"Three counties south was the initial deal, this would make it six. And do not try to throw a curveball with this "big city" nonsense. Dallas is parked on my border. It will be included."

Pa'el

Assad woke in a clinical room, a tired-looking man checking the equipment, including the IV in his arm, but not yet noticing that he had woken.

"No it won't. Nor will Dyess." (Prolieum I swear I will leave.)

[Prolieum]

North Texas

"You care more about your own pride then you do about Texas. Pathetic. If that is your decision, then I have nothing more to say."

[Krugeristan]

Pa'el

"Ah, you are awake." The man notices. "Yes, the operation was a complete success-and you have gotten some of the rest you needed. Dr. Blansky should be back within a few hours-he is just finishing a three-day medical trip after your surgery."

"What exactly . . . happened?"

[Prolieum]

The Peninsular War

Skipping his General entirely, orders were broadcast direct from the Executive for Texan troops to throw down their arms and surrender. Chaos gripped the line. Command and Control was already badly frayed-and without a man on the ground, it became worse. The 1st Cavalry largely got the message, bitter, many refused to follow it, others did so, prompting militia units around them to follow suit, as the left flank descended into confusion-at least there, Californian regulars were on hand, somewhat stabilizing their half of the situation, and accepting surrenders. In the centre and on the right, militia-only formations, orders arrived scattered and haphazard, some received the orders, to have those around them think they were surrendering out of cowardice -word of mouth picked up, but made its way slowly down the massive front. In the west, the Texans were slowly starting to capitulate, spreading onwards, but at a sluggish pace, down the line.