2018: Hangin' On (IC)

[Krugeristan]

2018:

ISIS is gone, Assad is still alive, Sanders is the American president, North Korea is boasting about nuclear toilets.

Will you make your nation a superpower, or drive it to the depths of hell?

(No one-liners, please. You are playing as your leader, and they are every bit as human as you. Put some emotion into it.)

[Heidelski]

President Zuhn watched the parade of soldiers from a blcony from the palace. The soldier marched in perfect formation with their rifles leaned on their shoulders. Tanks rumbled through after with their guns alined in perfect symetry. Rocket truck were next with their missles high. The soldiers lined up front of him as a band began to play the national anthem. All throughout this the people were cheering. After the band finished Zuhn stepped up to the microphone. He began his speech.

After the overthrow and execution of the communist we have banded together making this country a powerhouse and a safehaven. But we need more! I have approved of making the carrier class Zhockavu expanding our carriers by a three fold. We have approved of the making of a new tank superior to the Abrams. A new bomber and fighter jet is being built and we expanding our military influence all over the pacific by building islands there. Long live CHina! he said as he saluted the people. The people cheered and saluted as he walked into the palace. He smiled at his military commander. Send a fleet and some jets to our islnds. Americ is no threat with Sanders in control. Hold our forces though. Do not provoke anyone just expand our influence in the pacific.

[The Imperium Empires]

President Turner stands in front of the New Aistralian army several years ago their nations United to create a modern day super power. He was impressed with their mighty army of 800,000 troops strong. It was a great expansion in size from before their two nations united a few years back. In the city of Sydney he also watched their navy of 12 aircraft carriers and various other vessels in port all here for the celebration of Mew Australia day. 30 fighter jets fly over spraying coloured clouds in amazement he watched. Several years ago the nation created a nuclear bomb project and now has an Arsenal of 20 war heads making it a nation not to be messed with. Also it and China are the world economic super powers.

Dear China
Hello I'm president Turner and I wish to create an alliance. We are the superpowers of the pacific and if we unite the US would fear us and no one would mess with us. Also I wish to create a free trade agreement between us. Your nation produces lots of stuff we produce lots of resources. Please contact us when you have decided.

[Krugeristan]

It's not every day you see a Middle Eastern president making an attempt to water-ski in the Mediterranean Sea.

Well, that's exactly what happened.

Assad wasn't worried about America, or ISIS, or Iran, or anyone for that matter. Just yesterday, he threw down his papers and tie and decided to take his family on a vacation, leaving his prime minister in charge for the next two weeks.

He really hoped nothing would interrupt his well-earned break, considering he had lost several hundred hours of sleep during the Syrian War.

Along with the Royal Family of Jordan, Assad took his wife, kids, younger brother (who is his military advisor IRL) and his family, to a private resort along the Mediterranean coast, for nothing but sleep and relaxation for two weeks.

However, a nosy American tourist began snapping photos of the two families, hidden in a tree nearby. The photos were sent back to America with scandalous captions and articles.

It wasn't yet three days into the vacation when a soldier approached Assad with copies of the articles. "Espionage team captured these," the soldier said.

Assad was instantly angered at this. "They're allowing this to just go around without looking at facts, or even that---" A thought struck him. "Arrest all foreign tourists within a fifty-mile radius of here."

"Yes, sir."

"Send a message to my prime minister as well. Tell him to order a travel ban and embargo of America."

[The Imperium Empires]

Dear Mr Assad why are our tourists being arrested. Our nations have been allies for a long time ever since world war three for that matter. Please inform us why also I am worried about the US growth , they could become a threat. After that President Turner walks into his office and is discussing what to do about a whaling problem by the Japanese.

[Heidelski]

President Zuhn red the letter from Austrailia. He looks to his advisors and some of them shake their hed. A few nod. He first wants to ask his ally russia on the matter.

Encryption High
Dear Russia,

The AUstrailians have asked me if we want an allince and free trade. As my good ally I would like to ask you. I don't plan on accepting the free trade but what about the alliance. Austrailia is no match for either of us but mabye for the time being until we conquer them. Now wehave another crisis from Syria. I know they are you're ally but arn't they a bit to much trouble? I might decide to warn them.

Sincerly, Presedent Xu Jing Zuhn

Zuhn then ask Assad to release all Chinese tourists for it is inhuman and the Chinese will place an embargo you if do not release Chinese tourist.

[Arvenia]

Taipei, Taiwan
Taiwan is now a UN member independent from the communist China. Taiwan is ruled absolutely by a Premier with a President as a ceremonial appointer. Taiwan became a powerful nation in the South China Sea following a war against the Philippines and annexation of Senkaku from Japan. There are four coalitions in the Legislative Yuan.

Basco, Batanes Islands, Taiwan
Basco got embroiled in an anti-Taiwanese protest by Filipino people who are not happy with the Taiwanese occupation of the Luzon Strait. The protest was quelled and Taiwan makes further laws to make itself safe.

[Krugeristan]

Dear Mr Assad why are our tourists being arrested. Our nations have been allies for a long time ever since world war three for that matter. Please inform us why also I am worried about the US growth , they could become a threat. After that President Turner walks into his office and is discussing what to do about a whaling problem by the Japanese.

To: President Turner,

Recently, a tourist somehow broke into a resort and took illegal photographs of my family and the Jordanian Royal Family. This breach in privacy will not be tolerated, and I am ordering all foreigners to undergo a full interrogation until I find who is responsible.

(signed) President Assad

[The Imperium Empires]

Mr Turner stares then responds " okay but please release our tourists if and when you can". Then Mr Turner is discussing with his military advisors about taking Indonesia and Papsu new Ginea into the New Australian government. There nations are already weakened by economic collapsed.

[Heidelski]

CHina will give Assad one chnce to relese chinese tourists or it will be percived as terrorism against China. It is kidnapping of its citizens and why does it matter if someone took pictures? Release our people immediatly or face dire consequences due to this terrorism.

China warns Taiwan to not attack any of our man made islands or you will collapse under the weight of the military and our economy.

[Krugeristan]

CHina will give Assad one chnce to relese chinese tourists or it will be percived as terrorism against China. It is kidnapping of its citizens and why does it matter if someone took pictures? Release our people immediatly or face dire consequences due to this terrorism.

China warns Taiwan to not attack any of our man made islands or you will collapse under the weight of the military and our economy.

To: President Zuhn,

I already told Australia I am holding all tourists until I find the person responsible for selling illegal photographs of my family to American tabloids. No one will be hurt unless they refuse to comply with my orders. All I'd like is some privacy, thank you.

(signed) President Assad

[Heidelski]

CHina will give Assad one chnce to relese chinese tourists or it will be percived as terrorism against China. It is kidnapping of its citizens and why does it matter if someone took pictures? Release our people immediatly or face dire consequences due to this terrorism.

China warns Taiwan to not attack any of our man made islands or you will collapse under the weight of the military and our economy.

To: President Zuhn,

I already told Australia I am holding all tourists until I find the person responsible for selling illegal photographs of my family to American tabloids. No one will be hurt unless they refuse to comply with my orders. All I'd like is some privacy, thank you.

(signed) President Assad

You can have privacy. No Chinese would be taking photogaphs of you. Release them immediatly. I expect them to be released. Assad you are very close to declaring war which you will not survive. I haven't even seen the photos. It is obviously a Western country. Relesae them immediatly.

[Krugeristan]

To: President Zuhn,

I already told Australia I am holding all tourists until I find the person responsible for selling illegal photographs of my family to American tabloids. No one will be hurt unless they refuse to comply with my orders. All I'd like is some privacy, thank you.

(signed) President Assad

You can have privacy. No Chinese would be taking photogaphs of you. Release them immediatly. I expect them to be released. Assad you are very close to declaring war which you will not survive. I haven't even seen the photos. It is obviously a Western country. Relesae them immediatly.

Re: President Zuhn,

You don't know that. Who knows how many of your citizens are taking pictures of you and selling them to American tabloids? I'll release your citizens only on one ground: we collaborate in forcing America to stop printing tabloids.

(signed) President Assad

[The Imperium Empires]

Assad I Am not for this. I understand you want privacy but those are Australians just let them go. We want no conflict but let our people go. It was obviously America.

Efforts in Indonesia have been easy. The nation has agreed to join Australia because their nation is on the verge of collapse. Australia are working on extending their infantry to deal with threats from America.

[Krugeristan]

Assad I Am not for this. I understand you want privacy but those are Australians just let them go. We want no conflict but let our people go. It was obviously America.

Efforts in Indonesia have been easy. The nation has agreed to join Australia because their nation is on the verge of collapse. Australia are working on extending their infantry to deal with threats from America.

To: President Turner,

I'll let your people go if you join me in a war against America's tabloid industry. They have been invading the privacy of foreign leaders for far too long. I'm not about to be their victim.

(signed) President Assad

[The United Holy German Reich]

Berlin, Germany

Franz watched the construction of new public works, a testament to the new centrally planned economy. New factories and businesses were sprouting up all over Germany, allowing the poor and unemployed to finally get a job. Those that did not want to work were conscripted into the army, and trained for war. Productivity was increasing in the annexed territories of Austria and Czechoslovakia, easing the fears of the native populous in these regions. Military recruitment was soaring, as hundreds of thousands enlisted into the Volksarmee. Germany is also spreading communism to nearby territories, especially Poland. If Poland can be brought into the German sphere, it would guarantee a buffer against Russia, a National Socialist state. Franz was worried that the fascist countries of Russia and China would enter into an alliance to purge communism from the earth, so emphasis was put into building fortifications and raising new army divisions. Franz smiled, and began to email a letter to President Bernie Sanders of the United States.

To: Bernie Sanders
From: General Secretary Frank Franz
Encryption: Max

I wish to propose a treaty of friendship with you. Germany would like to have closer economic and military ties with the United States, to defend against fascist Russia and China. We hope to here your reply soon.

(NOTE: The poster does not reflect the actual equipment the Volksarmee has)

[The Imperium Empires]

Dear Assad just release mine and China's tourists and I will convince America to stop their tabloids. It is just causing tension between you and China. I do not want war so release our tourists. We can promise it wasn't our tourists that did it.

[Heidelski]

You can have privacy. No Chinese would be taking photogaphs of you. Release them immediatly. I expect them to be released. Assad you are very close to declaring war which you will not survive. I haven't even seen the photos. It is obviously a Western country. Relesae them immediatly.

Re: President Zuhn,

You don't know that. Who knows how many of your citizens are taking pictures of you and selling them to American tabloids? I'll release your citizens only on one ground: we collaborate in forcing America to stop printing tabloids.

(signed) President Assad

Zuhn was getting a headache. He telegramed back.

Assad, I will not limit their free speech as we have free speech to. I demand that you releasethe prisnors. My chinese people don't even know what you look like. WHy would they snoop to take random pictures. You even admitted it was america. Let them go.

[Krugeristan]

Dear Assad just release mine and China's tourists and I will convince America to stop their tabloids. It is just causing tension between you and China. I do not want war so release our tourists. We can promise it wasn't our tourists that did it.

Re: President Turner,

I just released yours and China's tourists. They're on their way back to their home nation.

(signed) President Assad

[The United Holy German Reich]

Germany will declare neutrality in the event of a war. Germany does not want to be involved in the conflicts of smaller nations unless it benefits Germany or the German agenda for different regions of the world. Germany extends an offer of trade to Syria.

[Krugeristan]

Germany will declare neutrality in the event of a war. Germany does not want to be involved in the conflicts of smaller nations unless it benefits Germany or the German agenda for different regions of the world. Germany extends an offer of trade to Syria.

Assad is sleeping in, and it is eleven o'clock in the morning when a resort guard brings him the message from Germany. The guard is nervous about waking Assad, but gently shakes him anyway.

Covered in sweat and drool, Assad is awake, and the guard gives him the message. He laughs a little. "I'm going to ask Frank Franz why he thinks I'm going to support a Communist nation when I spent five years trying to keep Communists and terrorists from overthrowing me."

[Aterria]

OOC: Hey guys, can you write more than one or two lines?

[Krugeristan]

OOC: Hey guys, can you write more than one or two lines?

(OOC: We are writing more than one or two lines. You really shouldn't be saying anything because you haven't posted yet.)

[Aterria]

To: Bernie Sanders
From: General Secretary Frank Franz
Encryption: Max

I wish to propose a treaty of friendship with you. Germany would like to have closer economic and military ties with the United States, to defend against fascist Russia and China. We hope to here your reply soon.

President Bernie Sanders was just arriving back to the White House from a congressional session held earlier in the morning. The past two years had been quite eventful. For one, both China and Russia had descended into fascism, and the South had seceded for the Union. For Bernie's plans however, this was all good. American companies were now willing to return to the mainland, and the loss of the Southern states meant that the Republicans would lose a significant amount of support. The old republican party quickly split into 2 separate wings, the old time conservatives and new libertarians. Former 3rd parties like the Socialist party and green party soon took power as well. With a liberal dominated congress and senate, the president was able to implement many of his ideas for the new nation.

Sanders looked over the telegram sent from Communist Germany, and replied in kind.

To: General Secretary Frank Franz
From: President Bernnie Sanders
Encryption: Max

Upon reading your proposal, I am glad to say the America will be willing to cooperate in the future. The Fascist threat is too great, and despite our differences, America and Germany need to work together. However, Congress must vote upon this, and there are certain things we need to review over. We want to be sure that Germany is not a totalitarian dictatorship, and it's people have their rights. We would also ask that you do not attack any of our allies like France, as that would be a direct attack on NATO. Thank you, and may our nations advance onwards to the future.

[Heidelski]

Zuhn thanks Assad and agrees to austrailia's trade request. An alliance request is sent to the CSA by the government and China has invaded Kazakstan in an attempt to grow in size. China has started trying to convince America to become more conservative using their economic power over America. Zuhn has gone on a trip with his advisors to a large military base that was built and invites Austrailia to send people to it to man it. It has Naval guns, an airbase, a port, and some barracks.