A World Worth Fighting For V2[AP Region Only]

[Vakhtali Rijk]

With its hand forced, the Zeewater Vloot makes itself content to lie in wait in the North Sea. Creating a bottleneck in the very thin gap of the Danish islands would be preferable, but with the size of enemy forces already a major constraint, the fleet is forced to stay north closer to Norway.

The American colonies and Zuid-Afrika are both alerted of the ongoing war by now, and have been undergoing the administrative task of collecting excess food and resources to be put into the war effort, and for their fleets to be ready to sail. Meanwhile, messenger ships continue on their journey east to bring word to the populous islands of Rakata. The Noord-Amerikaanse Vloot prepares for the 2 week journey west to Europe to bring food and supplies and aid in the defense, while the Zuid-Afrikaanse Vloot patrols the waters of the Haak, intending to intercept all enemy trade heading around the tip of Africa to the east.

The Vakhtali Landmacht retreats east, flooding the river IJssel while detachments work to stall the enemy for at least a little. Though a new defensive water line is forming, the homeland is even more segmented, with another large chunk of the country now underwater or under Togerian occupation. However now the remaining fourth of the country is safely defended by a de-facto moat across its entire breadth; Kaizerin Karol makes a mocking speech giving good luck to the Germans in their task of besieging "the Great Vakhtali Island."

[Togeria]

As the war in the north begins to take off, the Parcian naval squadron glides out of Part at Antwerp in the dead of night, leaving the 400 regulars to guard the port; each of the 44 gun frigates taking up a position roughly 20 miles from the coast, they each begin to raid German Commerce ships and other civilian vessels. The order is given to allow no survivors, as the need for secrecy in the Flotilla's actions is high. As for as the Germans go, Parcia has yet to enter the war.

The Northern boarder is reinforced considerably, and for the first time in decades, all trade flawing north is stopped and rerouted, with only a single city, Keskmect, just south of Budapest, remaining open. The rangers on the Volkstradi boarder patrols are pulled back and replaced with regimental militiamen. With the extra men from the various small ranger units formed up in to one force, a column of 3,000 men march north.

A call is put out across the land: All artisans, craftsmen, bakers, stone masons, blacksmiths and workers of all types are called to produce more resources for the nation and her army, with a promise of decreased taxation for the time being.

The Army of 34,000 marching north arrive at their destination: Salzburg, right on the boarder between the new German Reich, and the Imperium. The group makes camp for a single night, as the commissioned General Marius Voltaire plans his course of action. His first target lay just down the road: Freilassing. From here, one to Munich the army would march. It contained roughly 23, 15 pounder long guns, modified naval cannon used for long range, siege warfare, 38 10 Pounder field guns, and 11 3 pounder field guns, totaling 72 guns. The Force was due to be reinforced by a unit of 2300 mounted troops in the morning, with that and the supply train fallowing close behind, he would be set to regain the glory of his great Empire.

The city of Munich one of the Deutsch Republik's major cities and the border between the German and Austrian lands is fortified with an army and headquarters of the Southern Military Highorder. With purpose being to be a bridge between the Austrian and German lands, an army was raised to be substantial enough to protect state of Bavaria should war arrive in the south. In months weeks since the treaty the force in Budapest was reduced slightly to that of 34,000 with 6,000 marching into Austrian lands towards Munich, further bolstering the force to that of 31,000. Freilassing being along the Salzach river and surrounded by roaming hills a force of 2,000 has been stationed. With the Treaty of Bonn still having been recent the defenses along the city still remain with the portion of the city being bordered by the river consisting of 3, 8lbs cannons, and 5 12lbs cannons consisting of some of the heaviest in the German stockpile. In Munich similarly structured has several battalions stationed along the southern hills of the country with the marshes of the north having been dug into in order form swamplands unable for cannons to cross.

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Vakhtai
As forces move to fill in the countries north, Schwartz positions his artillery in the front, content to fire them first followed by a round of his line infantry's volley fire into the formations of his enemy. In the villages they do encounter those non firing are given options to live under German law or retreat the coastal cities of of the Vakhtai.

In the east within Prussian lands, plans in Berlin are drawn in efforts to hopefully damage the Vakhtali navy with the creation of smaller vessels based off the Danish gunboat design. Some drawn plans look towards the production of weapon designed to hopefully "pin" an enemy warship in place allowing for soldiers to either board the ship or distract it long enough for German warships to fire shots towards the sensitive waterline.

[Vakhtali Rijk]

Vakhtali soldiers retreat back across the now overflowing IJssel, joining their 9-10 million compatriots in what is dubbed the Vakhtali Eisland. Once waters become deep enough for shallow ships, 20 gun sloops begin patrolling across the water barrier, broadsides loaded should German forces happen to come within their range. With an entire floodplain in effect turned into a makeshift sea between the most urbanized and agriculturally productive areas of the country, the Keizerlijke Marine is tasked with forming a sort of wall of ships patrolling across it and keeping out German boats or crossings.

In the ports, trade from neutral nations as well as expected shipments from the colonies are brought in, a lifeline for the now besieged populace. Warehouses in Vrietal and Broekvaal stockpile ammunition for the inevitable attack, while the navy detachments along the water line remain on guard.

[Parcia]

In response to the build up, The General would order his army to heavily fortify the city it self, with pall side walls, trenches, and others fortifications to begin construction shortly. Similar courses of actions would be taken out through out the boarders of the empire.

The Flotilla would continue to search out enemy cargo ships.

[Togeria]

Cargo ships from the German Republik would largely operate east along the North Sea, utilizing the neutrality and position of the Kingdom of Denmark and Sweden to form a natural blockade.

To the country's south the build up of the city of Salzburg led to a runner in the middle of the night moving to Munich which after an hours trip would see a several day trip to Berlin to convey the news. This would see the position of the House of Men change, the president and his advisors believing the Treaty of Bonn to be in effect would immediately cancel all movements of gold and hounds to the Imperium.

OOC: Since this is done over the course of days you still have the ability to attack with surprise Parcia considering it doesn't exceed a week of preparation.

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Through the build up along the borders between the republik and blockading of the nation's ports, the Deutsch Republik now saw the gravity of their endeavors. The extremism shown by the German people was now felt in affect as the country was being isolated from the rest of the mainland, a virtual inland sea. As such the House of Men would have to risk a gamble to bring in an ally to help benefit their country and prevent them from being completely encased. Their solution would lie in a nation so readied for war they would've developed to an art: France.

Immediately over a party was sent from Berlin directly to Paris.

As the south and north of Vakhtai was in gridlock and stagnating a meeting was conducted between the parties of Germany and France over the territory of their empire. The German's having to swallow their pride in order to bring in this powerful ally who's empire stretched on every major continent and navy who's reach rivaled that of the Vakhtali themselves would take over for the Germans in pacifying their rebellious area. The price, land to the north that had become known as Deutsch Franklands consisting of the capital of Alsace-Loraine.

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Termed the Treaty of Alsace, a land consisting of the German western lowland were ceded to the Kingdom of France boosting their population by nearly 8,000,000. and extending their reach to a border along the Vakhtali Republic. One day after the signing of the treaty the predominately French population would be returned to their motherland.

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NPC: France

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Paris
With the annexation of former lands taken in the restructuring of Holy Rome's military the French government similarly dealing the issues between the monarchy and civil folk now had a reason to unite at least temporarily against a similar foe. The stipulation of the Treaty of Alsace would be the French utilizing their global reach and navy to battle against the smaller but strategic reach of Vakhtai. The French not wanting for their colonies to be caught of guard would spend two weeks sending a fleet to their biggest colony, their North American colonies before a ship would be sent to French Golden Coast and lastly India, this would be in preparation for their final endeavor.

Exactly a week after the treaty was signed the French Kingdom would declare war against the Vakhtali Rebellion with ships along the French Mediterranean and Atlantic mobilized first towards war as messenger ships were sent to the colonies to give message of the news.

[Parcia]

The flotilla, having found nothing other then a few merchants, begin to return home, the 400 men elect to stay behind, official handing them selves to the the commander of Antwerp.

The Emperor would expect the enemy to get the wrong idea, and a messenger would be sent to the Presidential palace. While it would bear the royal seal, it would be rather informal.

Do disregard the forces deploying along the boarder, i have no further intention on sparking war with your people.

I do expect the shipments to continue, given a short disruption due to how long it takes messages to travel. If they do not continue, i just might put my forces to good use.

Emperor Maximilian

[Vakhtali Rijk]

News of the declaration of war leaves the citizens of Vakhtal in a state of shock. Despite the dramatic flooding, land could be reclaimed, and it seemed the enemy advance was impassable. But now an even more challenging foe was on the doorstep. Messengers are sent as quicky as possible acrossthe Rijk to warn of the new, more powerful for.

Faced with an immenant invasion, Vakhtal is forced to abandon the great port city of Lillijtal behind the water line; submerging the land around it would require spilling huge amounts of seawater whereas the scheldt is easier and more compact to flood. A chaotic storm of refugees flee north. Now the second largest city of Broekvaal is like a gem in the dragon's claw.

The entire Zeewater Vloot leaves Scandinavia, amassing to the west.

With word reaching Rakata the mighty Oost-Azië Floot prepares for war; at least a month long journey to Europe awaits them. However they plan to go to war against the fleets of the Republik, not France.

[Togeria]

Indian Ocean
With news having reached the subcontinent the naval forces embark upon their journey amassing a total force of 15 ships to sail to Indonesia, though small in terms to most other powers in the region their power lies in their making. From the wealth of the French Crown the 13 ship of the lines are in their lowest number 64-gunned ships with the most basic being the 74-gunned frigate. This initial force was also backed with an additional 5 Brigantines manned with 10 guns. The most fearsome ship was the FRS: Joan a 124-gun Man o' War. Due to high production cost for each ship the French Royal Navy was limited in its naval size, but made up for it in quantity of total ship guns often more armed than their adversaries but also designed to be bigger and longer lasting than the average ships of their day.

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The Americas and Africa
The weeks would hardly seem noticeable to the Vakhtali who readied themselves for war with the Deutsch, French merchant ships moving along the Atlantic seas was hardly a new sight. However with the revelation of war in Europe, French vessels sailed up to New Orleans the capital of French America before smaller ships would sail up the Mississippi river to the river based cities and finally stopping in the Capital of Quebec. The information would cause the governors of these territories to ready the militias and soldiers to begin preparing for war against the Vakhtali. The same occurrence would happen in Africa with troops and naval units stationed along the Gold Coasts readied to begin conducting raids.

The first serious action would occur in the Americas as the ports of Haiti were opened to units who began conducting raiding operation against the Vakhtali within the Caribbean and along the Gold coast various schooners manned by French captains would conduct pirating raids against Vakhtali trade ships as they looked to move supplies from their South African territory towards their South American colony.

[The Bio-Regional Cooperative of States]

Europe is now embroiled in flames, conflict has spread across the Empire's neighbours, which is both concerning and rather exciting for Greater Egypt. The Europeans are distracted, and now is the time to act. The Defence and Economic Ministries have decided that now all future plans of Expansion shall be undertaken significantly sooner than planned. Due to the expected strain on resources this might cause, the Gods have been acknowledged of the upcoming Campaign, and are planning to provide a plentiful harvest and to accompany that ideal weather for the Campaigns, as the planned expansion will allow the word of Anubis and Horus to spread further into the world, as well as provide a form of Prestige to the Empire as an Advanced Non-European Power.

To assist on increasing productivity, by the Pharaoh's Order there have been quotas established upon Production and Farming facilities to help alleviate the pressure on the economy the Campaign may bring upon the Empire, now being referred to as the Greater Egypt Campaign by those in the Military and the Government. These quotas are to be made by each farmer, with regular checks by local Government Personnel. If these quotas are unable to be reached, assistance to do so will be administered unless there is a sheer unwillingness to follow the orders, from that the land or facility of the Institution that denies the quota will be reclaimed by the Government and be operated by the government from there on out. The National Treasury will also be involved, as it's vast holdings will be required in the purchasing of military equipment for the upcoming Recruitment Program that the Defence Minister and Pharaoh have agreed upon.

According to the Recruitment Program, the preferred number of military personnel is expected to be 210,000 Men and Women of the 42 Million People, rising from the peace time number of 160,000 within the Empire. To reach this goal, Recruitment Advertisements are being put up upon the streets, Local Militiamen are being called upon to join the Defence Forces , and Volunteers from other parts of Iberia and Northern Africa are being called upon to join the Defence Forces. A Mandatory 2 weeks of Training and 3 Days of Live Fire Exercises will be placed upon Recruits to the Pharaoh's Army, as the some best instructors are being brought out of either Retirement or Service to bring the best out of the new Soldiers.

To Align with the Greater Egypt Campaign, the remaining 130,000 Active Pre-Recruit Personnel outside of Palestine are being stationed along the Sahara Border on the South of the Empire, with a slightly heavier concentration in the Southern Parts of the Core Lands and the Coast of the Red Sea. The Grand Campaign has been set into motion, but what will the Ripples of such campaign cause.

Palestine
As the Soldiers marched under the sun of the Middle East, token resistance was put up in the less populated areas of the Desert, the few individuals attempting to resist the march of the Empire were quickly dealt with, with minimal casualties. As the push expanded outwards, the Cities of Sidon and the many rural towns soon became a rather pressing issue. The Small Towns didn't put up much of a fight, as traders from the Empire have spread word that the Empire is significantly more prosperous than most of it's neighbours, and any resistance put up was taken out with a bit of difficultly with the mountainous areas, but otherwise injuries and casualties were as expected with for smaller towns. Sidon and Beirut are different situations though, as they are coastal towns with a significantly larger populations and with that much higher resistance. To combat this, and minimize casualties, the General High Command has decided instead to "starve out" these cities, blocking out any trade routes and capturing whatever resources on their way to the cities to enforce a surrender of the objectives, as the march continues further into the desert.

Reinforcements consisting of 5 Infantry Units are expected to arrive in the South-East of Palestine, as orders have changed to include expansion down the coast of the Red Sea of the Arabian Peninsula, as the Red Sea will be a future base of operations for the Navy.

It is estimated that losses have counted up to 427 due to resistance and environmental factors.

[Togeria]

The obvious target in the eyes of the Anglian military leadership was Wales. With no direct land access to anyone other than Anglia, and with a relatively small strategic area of water surrounding it, they would be easy to starve out and harass in the event of the war. Strategically speaking, Wales was simply a larger version of Liverpool. Thus, the Admiralty set in motion a plan to aggressively blockade Wales while also ensuring that no retaliation comes by sea from Ireland or Scotland should they decide to intervene. This blockade will consist of three layers of vessels:
The layer closest to the coast of Wales will harass and prevent Welsh merchanmen from reaching any destination, essentially holding the entire maritime trade of Wales hostage in return for their submission to being an Anglian vassal. In the event of war (which the Admiralty deemed likely), this naval blockade layer was to provide shore bombardment where necessary, and would also be reinforced with marine detachments to seize Welsh naval craft and invade certain areas of the coast to allow for support of land units.
The intermediate layer would have the most vessels within it and would act as the supply line for the outer layers as well as a reserve force in case any one area of the blockade required reinforcement.
The outer layer would be the first line of defense should an Irish or Scottish fleet move against Anglian vessels.

With this plan in mind, the Admiralty mobilizes the required firepower, and leaves the rest of the military to approve a land invasion plan of Wales. Meanwhile, a formal request is sent to the Welsh leadership asking them to terminate any military or special economic relationship they have with Scotland and Ireland, and to instead prefer to trade and make alliances with Anglia.

In the face of a growing blockade the Welsh kingdom debated its options, though smaller than the Kingdom of Anglia the geography of the nation allowed for harsh mountain terrain that when utilized correctly at the very worst at least slow down the Anglians enough for them to abandon their campaigns. Ships not in the way of the blockade were returned to their harbors and then those harbors destroyed seemingly in a fit of ill will against their likely attackers. Further warships were scrapped themselves, the wood being used to develop fences to defend the city of Cardiff, while the King of Wales himself would move to the more easily defended city of Newtown which to the west was surrounded by the expansive Welsh mountains and hills leaving only point of attack along the border with Anglia.

The cannons from the warships would be placed along inland within forts and mountain passages to slow down the incoming Anglians. The population of 587,000 were informed of the looming threat as weapons were handed and merchants informed of the blockade, trade with Anglians cut off and supplies rerouted to the urban centers and cities.

The Welsh flag was to be flown at full mast in all cities to be seen as a sign of solidarity and culturalism against the threats of the east, the only flags allowed under them being from the Kingdom of Scotland.

Lastly the king having received the letter would immediately banish the English messenger from his lands and simply write back to the Anglian prince,

Never,
King Rees.

[Vakhtali Rijk]

Rakata/Indian Ocean
The expansive Oost-Azië Vloot is the second largest in the world, and stretches on for miles with dozens of troopships and cargo ships stretching behind it. The warships take the front, headed by the Keizerin van Azië, the sister ship of the Donkere Keizerin. Like her sister she is heavy but quite long, appearing almost as a fearsomely armed dragon. She matches her sister with a mighty 140 gun barrage, and also like her sister, is constructed of Borneo ironwood collected from the intimidating but rich jungles of Rakata, one of the hardest and toughest woods in the world. Matching her sister, her bow is headed by a massive figurehead stretching across the underside of the bow; a winged woman with triangular incisors and breasts bare, her forked tongue reaching forward tauntingly.

The fleet passes through the Straights of Malacca, the second most prized shipping lane in the world besides the Haak of Africa. The armada is unparalleled in the world but by the Zeewater Vloot; it consists of hundreds of ships of all kinds, all bedecked with the rich green-white-blue flags of the Vakhtali Rijk. 48 ships of the line of 60-100+ cannon head the armada, followed by 57 frigates of 40-60 cannon, and 180 sloops of 18-20 cannon. Behind it is a massive convoy of cargo ships carrying thousands of soldiers and Rakatese rice, coffee, and tea. The massive fleet of sloops is dedicated to defending the convoy, running in parallel lines on both sides of it.

Vakhtali Carribean
News of the new declaration of war arrives days later, shocking the colonies even further. The Amerikaanse Vloot is located to the north in Visbaai and is needed to keep a buffer against Canada, and so the job is left to the last Vakhtali detachment, the Kustschaduw Vloot anchored in Curacao, to defend the South American and Caribbean colonies. The fleet consists of no ships of the line, a rarity for Vakhtali fleets, and instead is composed of 6 frigates and 24 sloops. The ships are distributed into three groups of 2 frigates and 8 sloops each to carry out sweeping operations wherever attacks are reported by merchant ships, and to establish a safe area through which Vakhtali shipping can travel.

South Africa
In Zuid-Afrika, the news of war against the French is greeted over a glass of beer. Local boers, Vakhtali farmers, crack jokes. "With a donkey already carrying the weight of a boulder on its back, what harm would another do?"

Local voorkommando are drilled further and prepared to fight a defensive war; there will be no offensive campaign launched from Zuid-Afrika. The winelines of the Haak and the grain fields of the interior ship surplus harvest to the coast and Donkerhaak, where they are loaded aboard trade ships and sent to the besieged homeland.

New Vakhtalia, North America
If the news of war was received well in the fairly populous and economically varied Zuid-Afrikaans Kolonie, the news is received, less well to say in North America. Although the port cities of it are modeled on homeland cities and important centers of shipping, fishing, and shipbuilding, it has less defensibility than Zuid-Afrika and more of a threat. The vast Canadian enemy territories stretch to the north and the local voorkommando dread what could descend from it.

[Togeria]

France: Europe
Of the European fleet the Royal French Fleet is bolstered by a force of 34 ships of the line almost half the entire French navy. The threat of the Vakhtali navy sends extra funding to the Department of Naval Defense(Départment de la Défense Naval), the most prized colonies being French North America, French India, and French Oceania. The prized colony of Pays-du-Sud(Zealandia) is a vibrant land warm currents flowing east brushing against the north of the land and allowing for the growth of various forest to the countries north. These colonies second only to French America supply the navy with wood and timber needed for the building of ships. With Vakhtali ships in their prized colony of Indonesia being a continent away the force present will look to battle the Vakhtali in a war of growing attrition.

Made up of 10 frigates each carrying 74-guns in total with the bottom deck consisting of 35lbs cannons and the top 19lbs, they were further escorted by 20 Bermuda rigged corvettes with 24 18lbs cannons and finally, 4 124-gunned Man o' Wars, termed The Bald, The Cross, The Fury, and the Royale. The heavily built force half the size of the current Vakhtali force would look to siege the city of Broekvaal. The heaviest ships would seek to attack the front of the now island city while the smaller corvette force would sail the man created seas to attack from the east of the country.

Boarding vessels would prepared in the countries interior designed to hold units of marines to sail into the city and establish a foothold.

[Vakhtali Rijk]

Europe
The Zeewater Vloot forms a veritable wall around the island city of Broekvaal, mounting a fearsome barrage of hundreds of ships. With a combined crew of over 100,000, the fleet is composed of high-quality ships, produced in the highly skilled shipping ports of the homeland, and armed and ready to defend Broekvaal, one of the Driesteden (Three Cities) of Vakhtal to the death. The Zeewater fleet is made up of 73 ships of the line and hundreds of frigates and sloops, and composes half of the entire Keizerlijke Marine.

However they are cover for a meager infantry. With only around 15,000 regulars defending the entire city, and the population as a whole being far more skilled at roping, fishing, and sailing, all maritime tasks, the recruitment pool is a mere speck compared to France's potential land manpower. The troops hope to use their fleet cover and defensive position to the maximum.

Banners are hung over the city walls, proclaiming "you are now entering the free port-city of Broekvaal." The textile industry of the city has also spun a massive green-white-blue battle flag that is flown above the city, taunting the distant French soldiers on the shore.

[Centro-Progressive Peoples Entity]

The obvious target in the eyes of the Anglian military leadership was Wales. With no direct land access to anyone other than Anglia, and with a relatively small strategic area of water surrounding it, they would be easy to starve out and harass in the event of the war. Strategically speaking, Wales was simply a larger version of Liverpool. Thus, the Admiralty set in motion a plan to aggressively blockade Wales while also ensuring that no retaliation comes by sea from Ireland or Scotland should they decide to intervene. This blockade will consist of three layers of vessels:
The layer closest to the coast of Wales will harass and prevent Welsh merchanmen from reaching any destination, essentially holding the entire maritime trade of Wales hostage in return for their submission to being an Anglian vassal. In the event of war (which the Admiralty deemed likely), this naval blockade layer was to provide shore bombardment where necessary, and would also be reinforced with marine detachments to seize Welsh naval craft and invade certain areas of the coast to allow for support of land units.
The intermediate layer would have the most vessels within it and would act as the supply line for the outer layers as well as a reserve force in case any one area of the blockade required reinforcement.
The outer layer would be the first line of defense should an Irish or Scottish fleet move against Anglian vessels.

With this plan in mind, the Admiralty mobilizes the required firepower, and leaves the rest of the military to approve a land invasion plan of Wales. Meanwhile, a formal request is sent to the Welsh leadership asking them to terminate any military or special economic relationship they have with Scotland and Ireland, and to instead prefer to trade and make alliances with Anglia.

In the face of a growing blockade the Welsh kingdom debated its options, though smaller than the Kingdom of Anglia the geography of the nation allowed for harsh mountain terrain that when utilized correctly at the very worst at least slow down the Anglians enough for them to abandon their campaigns. Ships not in the way of the blockade were returned to their harbors and then those harbors destroyed seemingly in a fit of ill will against their likely attackers. Further warships were scrapped themselves, the wood being used to develop fences to defend the city of Cardiff, while the King of Wales himself would move to the more easily defended city of Newtown which to the west was surrounded by the expansive Welsh mountains and hills leaving only point of attack along the border with Anglia.

The cannons from the warships would be placed along inland within forts and mountain passages to slow down the incoming Anglians. The population of 587,000 were informed of the looming threat as weapons were handed and merchants informed of the blockade, trade with Anglians cut off and supplies rerouted to the urban centers and cities.

The Welsh flag was to be flown at full mast in all cities to be seen as a sign of solidarity and culturalism against the threats of the east, the only flags allowed under them being from the Kingdom of Scotland.

Lastly the king having received the letter would immediately banish the English messenger from his lands and simply write back to the Anglian prince,

Never,
King Rees.

"Hmph. Thought as much." Beattie had only this to comment on King Rees' response to Anglian demands for submission. However, he didn't order the attack to be pressed just yet. The blockade was to be tightened, and patrols more rigorous, but no official declaration of war was issued from Anglia.
Instead, the generals would simply prepare their own defensive positions in farmlands and on hills wherever possible. Some positions were mere meters away from the Welsh border, others quite a distance away, but all were able to reinforce quickly through a local network of roads and trails. The doctrine of the land forces would be to avoid confrontation and to not advance, forcing the Welsh to do something or continue to face the challenges of not being able to trade.

[Togeria]

France: Europe
Knowing the force is likely on edge and their own too small to fight a slugging contest the 4 Man o' War in line with the frigates aim at the the stationed force of 74 ships. Forming into a crescent with the Man o' Wars in center the forces move in closer before turning to their sides and firing. The Man o' Wars being larger and heavier built in size would aim down trying to aim through wide fire at the hull of the enemy ships. The Frigates by contrast would aim high firing upon the sails and rigging of the ships to try and disable a significant portion from leaving their position. Further and likely due to the heavy concentration the initial firing from the French ships would be heavy and focused on particular areas, with focus not yet placed on precise fire but aiming towards the mass of ships.

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France: North America
Within North America the population of 20,000,000 having been formed from heavy migrations of slaves, freedmen, and the indentured from decades earlier would be mobilized. The largest population centers would be along the Mississippi River, but forces within Toronto would be mobilized first. A martial force of 34,000 would be readied and begin the first campaign to move along the Quebec river into the western reaches of New Amsterdam and move along the country side while a secondary force would be readied to attack and enter through Maine.

[Vakhtali Rijk]

Broekvaal
The Vakhtali ships are already arrayed in a curved line around the city themselves, their broadsides facing outward. The ships take the incoming shots and through the screaming and smoke a number of sailors are joyously smiling; finally, their salt has been tested in the scopes of not just a true battle, but one of the largest sea battles in history. The Vakhtali ships surprisingly stay in line, letting the French tear at their rigging and sails. Infact under enemy fire brave sailors climb up to furl their sails and take down the rigging to minimize the damage.

Though they may be immobile, the fleet concentrates on unleashing raw firepower. The entire broadside of the 73 ships unleashes their cannon, all aiming at the French sails, rigging, and masts. Thousands of cannon fire in a staggered line; every projectile fire is chainshot, specially designed to rip apart enemy ships' masts and rigging.

From within the city, thousands climb onto the walls to witness the cataclysmic battle taking place below.

A convoy of a dozen thick-hulled barques, emblazoned with the flag of Spain and the Spanish cross upon their sails, departs from Broekvaal harbor, seemingly spooked by the actual outbreak of hostilities. They throw up naval flags signalling "please let pass; trade convoy; wish to depart before battle."

[Togeria]

Broekvaal
The Vakhtali ships are already arrayed in a curved line around the city themselves, their broadsides facing outward. The ships take the incoming shots and through the screaming and smoke a number of sailors are joyously smiling; finally, their salt has been tested in the scopes of not just a true battle, but one of the largest sea battles in history. The Vakhtali ships surprisingly stay in line, letting the French tear at their rigging and sails. Infact under enemy fire brave sailors climb up to furl their sails and take down the rigging to minimize the damage.

Though they may be immobile, the fleet concentrates on unleashing raw firepower. The entire broadside of the 73 ships unleashes their cannon, all aiming at the French sails, rigging, and masts. Thousands of cannon fire in a staggered line; every projectile fire is chainshot, specially designed to rip apart enemy ships' masts and rigging.

From within the city, thousands climb onto the walls to witness the cataclysmic battle taking place below.

A convoy of a dozen thick-hulled barques, emblazoned with the flag of Spain and the Spanish cross upon their sails, departs from Broekvaal harbor, seemingly spooked by the actual outbreak of hostilities. They throw up naval flags signalling "please let pass; trade convoy; wish to depart before battle."

The ship formation would open slightly to allow the Spanish ships the ability to cross as they returned fire. Many of the frigates having their rigging being torn to apart aim lower with the Man o' Wars, with concentrated volley's they fire entirely at the hulls of the ships. The captains of each ship would rally their men to fire under the pressure, trying to maintain discipline in the onslaught of canon fire. Those ships that had sailed under along the man maid sea would look to surround the formation from both sides, made entirely from corvettes being slightly bigger than the conventional Vakhtali Sloop-of War, they would fire too volleys. Frigates now having switched from Chain shot would look to their cannonballs to try and and dwindle the formation from both sides as forces aimed slow at the sides of the hull in an effort to if not to sink the ships then make their repair too costly to effectively use in the defense of the city.

[Vakhtali Rijk]

Along the French ships of the line, with the cargo ships about midway through, they suddenly split into groups of 3, each heading left or right on each side of the Togerian fleet.

[Avestan]

The Empire's borders continued to expand as her armies marched West. Her might soldiers had their orders, coming down from the Shahanshah himself: "Don't stop until you've hit the sea!", and these were orders they were to follow to the letter. It had been prophesied a thousand years ago, as the Old Avestanian Empire collapsed into the chaos of the Long Night and the War of the Eight Thrones, that one day, an even grander, empire would rise, ruled by a king born under the sign of a black star, a ruler who was neither fully mortal, nor fully divine.

The Shahanshah that had united the warring states of Old Avestan seemed to fit the bill. The circumstances of his birth were not fully known, it was only known that he had been found alone beside the road by the Shah of Azmesh, Dastan IV, under the light of the Black Star that has risen across the sky every two centuries since the beginning of the Long Night. He was given the name Arash, and adopted by the Shah. Dastan was childless, and while he still had a long life ahead, he was no longer a young man, and with the violent wars of the Interregnum still raging, his death could come at any time. He couldn't trust the men under him to carry on his legacy, either, and with the prophesy of old in mind, chose to adopt the young boy as his son.

And so, Arash was raised on campaign with his father, and eventually joined as a commander in his army. He was greater than most men, naturally cunning, charismatic, and a strong and skilled fighter. Yet, unlike his father, he could be harsh and ruthless to his foes, and his hatred only grew when Dastan was killed at the Battle of Pasargad. When this happened, he consulted with mystics, oracles, prophets, scholars, and historians, anyone who could reveal more of the prophesy to him. He spent years, and the months researching, all the while continuing the unending series of wars that dominated the period. Ultimately, though, truths were revealed to him about the nature of his birth, and what must be done, and so he journeyed alone into the depths of the ruins of the ancient temples of Mazda. No man alive knows what he found there, or what happened to him, but he went in as Arash the Warlord, and came out as Ameran, the chosen one. His whole character had changed, yet with it came power.

He began to use abilities beyond what are available to mere mortals. He created a new sect of warriors, called Immortals, who were beings that were not fully of this world. They felt no pain, and no fear, their life forces tied to that of Ameran. When they fell, they could be returned to Ameran and brought back to the fight once more. He forced the creatures of the night which had plagued Avestan since the collapse to serve him, and summoned spirits to fight for him. Not merely supernatural, he became even more cunning, and even though Azmesh had been one of the smaller realms in Old Avestan, it soon became the most powerful, and as more and more lords pledged themselves to him, and those who did not fell before him, Avestan became whole again.

Since the prince entered the ruins and became changed, he has not aged. It has been nearly two hundred years since his birth, and in that time he has unified and strengthened the Land of Unending Night, and now his armies march West, the shadow of their homeland following behind them. Now they march to take the Levant, and none shall stand in their way, be they gods or men.

[The Bio-Regional Cooperative of States]

Palestinian Army Division
As the isolated battles drew to a close, the march continued North and South. Sidon and it's sister city have surrendered due to the lack of resources and loss of morale of their defences, as the meagre population of the area provided little resistance to the Egyptian Army. Within a week's march, the planned Northern March has been completed, covering a distance of 278 Miles with an average march time of 14 hours a day, counting breaks and rest. As the most northern portion of the Greater Palestine campaign has been completed, a majority of the forces station there are being relocated to the south of Palestine, where as a continuation of the Greater Palestine campaign and in being in itself a part of the Greater Egypt Campaign. A skeleton defence force of 4,000 is to remain in Palestine so communications and early warnings shall be maintained. Due to the length and size of the Arabian Coast, Coastal Landings will be launched off the Coast of Egypt onto the objective to help speed up the process of capturing the Arabian Coast, and soon control over the Red Sea. Involved in the Campaign is the City of Mecca, and expected roadblock in the speed of the march. An Encirclement of the city is planned to bring a forced surrender through starvation and loss of morale, as Manpower is required for the remainder of the Greater Egypt campaign until the recruits are fully trained and equipped for battle. Total Control over the Red Sea is the main objective of the campaign. It is expected to take a month to fully take control of the Red Sea and the Arabian Coast, as any remaining resistance shall be hunted down after the occupation turns into annexation. As the ships leave the Eastern Docks on their way to Arabia, hopes are in every soldier's hearts to bring pride to their nation, and further it's advancement as a power to be feared.

Berenice, Southern Egypt
As the Eastern Portion of the Greater Egypt campaign progresses along the Arabian Coast, the forces on the Mainland have not been idle. 30 Units, 20,000 Men, 7,000 Artillery Personnel, and 4,000 Calvary included in the numbers. Their mission is to push along the coast, sweeping over the coastal areas of the Horn of Africa in order to attain total control over the Red Sea, as of currently it is a glaring hole in the defence of Egypt. Due to the primitive nature of southern lands' inhabitants, and the familiar desert terrain, the campaign shall not be too much of a difficulty for the Empire's Military, as the distance required to travel will be met within 3 weeks minimun, likely a full month until the sweep is completed. To allow for a steady supply of rations and required goods, supply lines will be set up to travel and predetermined points so that the soldiers can get what they need to survive in the desert wasteland. Hopes are high for the future of the Empire, but what lies to the east may darked the path for the whole of the Empire of the Phoenix.

[Togeria]

Along the French ships of the line, with the cargo ships about midway through, they suddenly split into groups of 3, each heading left or right on each side of the Togerian fleet.

Ships with still functional rigging would look to move towards the direction free from the increasing encirclement in an attempt to at least break free from it. Crews would attempt to move the Man o' Wars as well but there size and damage to their rigging would make the attempt a largely fruitless endeavor, instead cover fire was laid down to allow time for the ships able to move from the encirclement to do so.

The spare force of corvettes having failed in their attempt to encircle the city would sail back to aid the larger force in their battle. Through their telescopes the corvettes too would split into smaller forces of three and utilize their speed and size attempt to break the encirclement through fire on the enclosing ships. Hoping to utilize their speed they would fire on the sterns through quick firing maneuvers intended to draw fire to themselves and cause some of the ships to turn to try and face them before sailing away to and spreading apart.

[Avestan]

A lone rider galloped across the land, headed West. Covered from head to toe in rough, once vibrant clothes of night blues and blacks, his face was covered behind a mask and dark glasses concealing eyes unaccustomed to the light of the sun. His purpose was clear, for he rode for Egypt, bearing a message for the Pharaoh, or whoever else would heed it. He came on behalf of orders from the Shahanshah, as his armies marched close behind him.

[Vakhtali Rijk]

Captains aboard the Vakhtali line closest to the barques suddenly scream "take cover, prepare to abandon ship!" The troops are taken aback and have no idea how to respond; those few who listen avert their eyes from the cataclysm about to unfold.

The sailors in the rigging of the barques scream "Lange leven de keizerin, leef lang het rijk!" seconds before they and their ships cease to exist.

Citizens in Broekvaal recall suddenly an earth-shattering explosion, the air seems to explode and windows shatter. From what used to be the barque fleet an all-consuming explosion devours them. The fire burns with an almost arcane light; using the traditions of naval warfare, engineering, and perhaps something else, the Vakhtali have perfected the mysterious substance found in the jungles of Borneo; a black stuff that has the ability to burn upon fire. Combined with copious amounts of gunpowder, brick walling on the long sides of the ships to project the explosions outward, and an arcane concoction of oils and chemicals, the substance is the vengeful seaman's delight.

From the newly-formed Broekvaal Baai an apocalyptic series of rupturing explosions form a fiery first of fury and an almost arcane flickering light stretching above the bay like the personification of a vengeful god. Tendrils of fire, debris, and burning oil rain down in the hundreds upon the French fleet and a number of Vakhtali ships hit across the hundreds of meters by their all-reaching fingers.

Waves of water crash against the ships and the stretch of land between Broekvaal itself and the sea; a maelstrom that sailors have seen before but by the hand of the Vakhtali. Sickly colored fire dances upon the water's reflection.

The veteran sailors there who had served in Rakata would recall that the event could only be compared to the cataclysmic explosions of the ancient volcanoes that rise above the fertile rice valleys like slumbering gods.

[Centro-Progressive Peoples Entity]

The people of London and Dover and Portsmouth suddenly stopped for a few moments as the shadow of a loud boom swept the air for a few brief seconds. They were not quite sure what the hell they had just heard, but steadily people began to go about their business, murmuring about the sound to each other.

[The Bio-Regional Cooperative of States]

A lone rider galloped across the land, headed West. Covered from head to toe in rough, once vibrant clothes of night blues and blacks, his face was covered behind a mask and dark glasses concealing eyes unaccustomed to the light of the sun. His purpose was clear, for he rode for Egypt, bearing a message for the Pharaoh, or whoever else would heed it. He came on behalf of orders from the Shahanshah, as his armies marched close behind him.

The lone rider would be intercepted by two Egyptian calvarymen of the newly formed Palestinian guard, and ordered to stop and asked about his purposes there. The Guard of Palestine is still very active, as withdrawal of active troops is still occurring and are ready to be called upon, approximately 10,000 men with their respective artillery and Calvary are still within Greater Palestine, and many more outside of Palestine active and ready for combat within a few days notice.

The first of the newly trained recruits have left training to join active service in the East, raising the total number of active men in Arabia to 50,000 of the 180,000 total active military service men and women. Discussions of raising the 220,000 Recruiting limit has been occurring, as the economy has been shifted to the point where numbers can be risen significantly higher than the limit requires, as there is a large population to draw upon, and vast resources to power the potential army. Despite the vast potential the Empire may have, it appears unneeded, as there is no large threats on the horizon . But that will change very, very soon