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by Hypron » Sun Jan 12, 2020 5:32 pm
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by Pilipinas and Malaya » Tue Jan 14, 2020 1:49 am
by American Pere Housh » Tue Jan 14, 2020 2:21 am
Amuaplye wrote:Vancouver Airport
Vancouver, Canada
"Did you check the engine instruments?"
"Yes, I did. Can you turn the aircraft lighting off?"
There were a few clicks. "Got it."
This exchange of conversation was the end of the preflight checklist aboard the large Airbus A330-300 they were in. While this one was an Air Canada livery, this was not a usual flight for them.
For starters, the 2 cockpit crew, instead of civilians, were both officers in the Royal Canadian Air Force. The Captain was Col. Simon Anderson, and the First Officer was Maj. Israel Quinn.
There were only 4 passengers on board the aircraft as well. They were Gen. Terrance Joseph, Gen. Jaime Russell, and Head of CSIS' Toronto Region Tomas Sandoval and Deputy Commissioner of the RCMP A Division Kyle Griffith.
The flight was top secret, going under the callsign "Air Canada 9788", a flight number that doesn't exist. Its destination was Vladivostok, where they would rendezvous with their Russian counterparts and fly on a 2nd flight to Pyongyang to examine the embassies over there, which had been affected by a chemical weapons attack.
In a few minutes, they had finished the pre-Start checklist. Anderson pressed a button, and the microphone crackled a bit.
"Good evening, Vancouver Ground, Air Canada 9788, requesting pushback."
It was rather late. After all, they were expecting to meet with Russian officials in the morning, so nighttime for the 8-9 hour flight would be good.
In no time at all, they responded back.
"Good evening, Air Canada 9788, pushback approved, expect Runway 26L."
"Pushback approved, Runway 26L, Air Canada 9788."
As Anderson pushed back, Quinn set the transponder and turned on the beaker.
The cabin was quiet. After all, there were only 4 people on board the flight. Joseph was sleeping already, and Sandoval and Griffith were quietly chatting with each other. This left Russell, who was staring out of the window, observing what was going on.
In the cockpit, the crew was back to the checklist. They turned on both engines, set the thrust levers to idle, among other things. Quinn checked the fuel flow to both engines.
"Fuel flow is normal, Captain."
"OK, then. Everything else on the checklist is done, we're probably ready to taxi." Anderson turned on his microphone.
"Vancouver Ground, we are ready to taxi, Air Canada 9788."
Thankfully, they didn't have to do anything for now. Just simply wait for taxiing instructions.
"Air Canada 9788, please taxi via 6, Juliet, Hotel, Delta, and Delta 5, then hold short Runway 26L."
"Taxi via 6, Juliet, Hotel, Delta, Delta 5, and then hold short Runway 26L, Air Canada 9788."
They started to go, allowing them some time to talk amongst themselves.
"So... have you found out what we're flying out here for?" Asked Quinn.
"I... don't know. I don't think we're supposed to know too. Only thing I know is that we're going to be pretty tired once we arrive."
"I've always hated red-eye flights. They mess with my sleep cycle pretty hard, especially if it's adjusted to mostly daytime flights."
"Ah, I know that feeling. It was always pretty hard to do so. What a shame we couldn't switch out."
"Yeah. That was what really irked me about that. I guess some pilots need their sleep too."
"Yep."
A transmission interrupted their chatter. "Air Canada 9788, contact Tower at 118.7."
"118.7, Air Canada 9788."
Quinn started to adjust the dials on the radio, before switching to the right frequency.
"Good evening, Vancouver Tower, Air Canada 9788 taxiing towards Runway 26L."
They were rather close to the runway, on taxiway D, approaching D5. It wouldn't take them long.
Back in the cabin, most of the passengers had finally gone to sleep, as it was getting extremely late, approximately 1:30 AM their time. The only man still awake was Russell, who was reading a book he had brought aboard.
After around 2 minutes or so, they had approached the runway. As traffic was extremely low, they were able to get through everything with little delay.
"OK, Air Canada 9788, wind is 9 at 90, cleared for takeoff Runway 26L."
"Cleared for takeoff, Runway 26L, Air Canada 9788."
They increased thrust, released the brakes, and set the speed.
"V1... Rotate."
They increased pitch next, retracted the gear, and set the flaps. This was one of the hardest parts, and it was done. It was practically smooth sailing for the next 8 or so hours of their day.
by Hypron » Tue Jan 14, 2020 6:39 am
by Pilipinas and Malaya » Tue Jan 14, 2020 7:14 am
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Good evening, my fellow countrymen.
I know that you have heard of the death of the Supreme Leader of North Korea, Kim Jong-Un.The situation there has become very precarious for us and the world as a whole. But recently, there had been a new development. As of 8:43 AM, this morning Pyongyang has exploded. A chain of chemical plants in and around Pyongyang detonated and caused a collection of chemicals to be released into the air. As far as we are aware, no one has survived the explosion. We are also unaware if this is intended or purely accidental. Given that no one has survived the explosion, we are assuming that this cloud of gas is very deadly and will kill everyone.
We are initiating a state of emergency in the capital region and surrounding regions, so all of us in Seoul, Incheon and every town within 50 kilometres south of the western section, which is comprised of the sections from the westernmost point of the DMZ to Jangnammyeon, of the DMZ must take precautionary measures. And those within 10 kilometres of said section the DMZ are advised to evacuate immediately.
Thank you.
by Kargintina the Third » Tue Jan 14, 2020 12:12 pm
by Agarntrop » Tue Jan 14, 2020 1:02 pm
by The National Dominion of Hungary » Tue Jan 14, 2020 1:44 pm
Transatlantic Ties
The White House
Washington DC
Late May 2020
President Trump stood inside the entryway as he awaited the Polish President who was due to arrive any minute now for the most recent round of bilateral talks between the two NATO allies and friends. Friends who had grown much closer since 2017 it could be said.
After a long flight Andrzej Duda finally arrived in the US capital, after the energizing effect of a few cups of coffee he stepped out of the jet and made his way to the motorcade of black cars with equally blackened windows that would soon be taking him and his staff to the White House. Watched over by stoic American police officers and Secret Service agents. As they arrived and passed a line of journalists and camera-flashes, President Duda saw President Trump there waiting for him. Approaching, he shook the hand of his American counterpart. “Good day, Mr President.” He said with a slight smile. “It’s good to see you again, I’ve been looking forward to our next meeting, there a lot to talk about.”
“Indeed there is Mr. President.” Posing for a few pictures with the Polish President, President Trump then led his Polish counterpart inside and into the Oval Office where he motioned to the seat opposite his at the desk before saying “Mr. President, I wanted to start this one on one meeting between us with a request to increase our countries’ close relations and cooperation in our shared pursuit of international peace and prosperity.”“
“As do I.” Duda replied with a curt nod in Trump’s direction. “In fact, I am willing to extend an offer of extended cooperation between the AW and CIA in order to share intelligence and cooperate in the fields of cybersecurity and intelligence gathering aimed against the Russian threat. That would involve setting up a CIA safe house in Poland, free of rent and with Poland covering 50% of the installation cost.” Duda leaned back in his chair. “However, in exchange, I would like to know if we can come to an agreement on a discount for the purchase of military equipment from US defense manufacturers. The world is increasingly volatile and Poland aims to phase out it’s Cold War Era post-Soviet military equipment over the next decade. Much of the new equipment, we plan on purchasing from the US, such as multirole fighter aircraft, reusable infantry rocket launchers to replace the RPG7’s currently in use, new anti-air systems such as the further acquisition of Patriot PAAC3 systems to field a future total of ten companies and six MEADS companies. Do you think that is something we can come to an agreement on?”
Trump nodded before saying “I definitely think that’s something we can agree on. I wonder if Poland would also be interested in housing a THAAD system?”
Duda scratched his chin in thought. "I suppose that would be possible, it would primarily be geared to defending against possible threat from the Kaliningrad exclave yes? We can integrate them with our own future defensive umbrella."
“Very well. I would also like to discuss economic integration with Poland and the other Visegrad nations. Specifically in regards to energy needs.” President Trump replied.
Duda smiled, this was a part of the meeting he had been looking forward to. "I'm really glad you brought that up Mr President." He learned back in his chair before continuing. "I won't hide the fact that I wish to see Poland become a center of American economic investment in Eastern Europe, it would be an immense boon to the Polish economy. We have recently passed reform packages for the service sector that included the creation of venture capital funds that extend loans of up to 40% of a project’s total cost. If the project is successful the loans will be paid back with a small fixed interest rate and if the project is unsuccessful, then the Polish state would share in the losses. Access to these funds will be fully available to both domestic and foreign entities so American companies wishing to invest can take full advantage of this support and we plan to pass a reform package with similar measures for the industrial sector. We could discuss an agreement where US companies that agree to open and run an operation in Poland for at least 12 years can receive an up to 6% corporate tax break for a 5-year period and also an agreement on reduction of tariffs imposed on Polish-made goods? I am sure that if the V4 nations see the effects of such a partnership, they will be willing to enter a multilateral treaty between the US and the V4 where all our economies can integrate further and could perhaps help to attract other Eastern European states to consider membership in the Visegrad group. I especially hope we can attract US investment in the new business center in Warsaw. How does this sound, my friend?" Duda said with a smile.
“This all sounds very nice indeed my friend. I’m sure that Ameriprise, Citadel, Intel and HP would be very interested in setting up in the new business center in Warsaw. Now is there anything else you, in particular, wanted to discuss?” President Trump said.
“Yes, there are a few more things actually.” Duda said. “We would like to make the first in a series of military purchases. The F-35 and Patriot PAAC3 deals from last year are only part of the initial phase of modernization. Thus, Poland would like to order 3000 SMAW II Serpent reusable rocket launchers to replace the RPG-7’s currently in use. In addition, we would like to order eight more Sikorsky S-70I Black Hawk helicopters for the Special Forces, seven C130E Hercules transport planes, 100 M137 Miniguns and last but probably most important, we want to order 100 full Boeing Insitu ScanEagle drone sets, each consisting of four drones and one ground control station. We calculate a total cost of 685 million dollars for the equipment and for the production rights to the Mark 3 HEDP and Mark 6 HEAA rockets for the SMAW-launchers which we will pay in a two-year term, half in 2021 and half in 2022. Does that sound acceptable?”
Trump leaned back in his brown leather chair, mouth wry in thought. “I suppose so, when we apply the discount we discussed. Now, if there is nothing else I think it’s time for us to smile to the cameras.” President Trump said and stood up, straightening his tie. “While our representatives draft the initial terms of the agreements in detail, we’ll be holding the press conference.”
“Very well.” Duda said and rose in turn, smoothing out the creases in his suit. “If there are any irregularities we can renegotiate before I return back to Poland as I'll be in the US for a few days."
"That's going to be great Andrzej, come on now, let's get to the conference and make the press dance."Co-written by Chewion and Bentus
Building for the Future
Warsaw
Present time.
The President returned from the US a long time ago and was immediately thrown back into a frenzy of work, he sat stiffly in his chair, a pose that would have put a newly minted officer's cadet to shame as he read through the pages of new reform packages that had landed on his desk, waiting to be signed into law, though there were only three, each was hundreds of pages long. After the election victory in 2015 when the PiS Party gained a super-majority in both chambers of Parliament, it had been decided that they shall put the trust that the electorate had given them to prove strong and active. The realization of large scale economic reform packages to promote the growth of Polish companies and attract foreign investment, the first phase of what was planned to become one of the most comprehensive and generous family policies in OCED and a new reform package to promote innovation and research. There was still much to do however, the country's road and rail infrastructure still suffered from decades of poor funding and mismanagement under the decades of communist rule over the county. The government needed to direct a significant amount of attention to this in order to undo the damage, and that is what would be done. A large amount of funds would be dedicated to modernize and adapt Poland's infrastructure to the new century and it's demands, allowing private business access to avenues of transport for goods and private individuals to save time on travel. Time was after all the only resource one can never have back. The Polish President took a deep breath and rose from his desk.
As Andrzej walked over to the window of his office in the Senate he gazed out at the city of Warsaw, it's shimmering skyline and it's bustling streets. He took a deep breath and felt a sense of pride within himself, not really for his own accomplishment, but for the accomplishment of the Polish Nation itself, only 31 years ago the communist regime fell, and Poland was taking great strides forward. Things like the skyscrapers that now graced the capital, the Saska Kepa Business District which was to break ground soon, those things had all been unimaginable when he was a child. This city could one day, in a not too distant future become the beating heart of a third Europe. One between the Western EU and Russia, a third Europe bringing the strength of both and weaknesses of neither, that moved boldly into the future without shame and doubt, firmly anchored in it's culture and traditions to provide a stable bedrock for society. Poland had so much opportunity, one that good leadership and cards played right could seize upon and make the nation flourish. A Poland that picks it's friends carefully and it enemies equally so could grow into a significant European power within his lifetime. The center of a third Europe, perhaps the theory first put forward by Marshall Jozef Pilsudski could become reality, an Intermarium union forming a strong voice for nations that had spent the 19'th and much of the 20'th century as the battlefield between East and West robbed of their agency.
A fine dream to be sure, one that might just be a fine reality one day. But that was still to come, for now Andrzej had too return to his desk and read through the documents his aides had delivered. Long hour worked and less time than he would have liked spent among loved ones, instead he sat in his office as the hour grew late and got up at five in the morning the day after. It was a taxing life... it ate time and the weight of responsibility lay heavy on his shoulders, and it was a weight that never lifted. It was there when he drifted to sleep and the first thing he felt as his eyes opened before his customary cold morning shower. But in a sense he was willing to bear it, not only for his country but also for himself. People may claim they do everything for some greater purpose but Andrzej had to admit, to himself at least that he enjoyed the prestige, the presidential estates, all of it, that was part of it just as much as doing what he and the PiS thought was right for his native land and his countrymen. And so, he returned to work, turning yet another page.
Policymakers at WorkThe fact remains that while significant progress has been made in bringing the Polish infrastructural network into the modern age, especially since joining the EU and getting access to the European Investment Bank and EU Structure Funds, there is still much that needs to be done to undo the damage left by the mismanagement and poor funding of infrastructure by the communist regime. Even though the regime fell more than thirty years ago, it's effects are still felt by our country, as are the poor decisions regarding infrastructure made during the tenure the PO Party and it's Komorowski administration. The Infrastructural Re-haul Program for 2020 - 2030, while costly will provide many jobs both during construction and also after completion, we will be able to close and redevelop valuable areas currently occupied by other installations. An infrastructural re-haul and improved communication will allow people to save great amounts of time spent on everyday travel as well as allow companies to save both money and time with quicker, more effective deliveries of goods. This initiative will be critical to facilitate growth opportunities for private business and improve the quality of life for the people of Poland.
* Active Measures.
- Allocate a 27 billion Zlotys yearly in between the 2020 and 2026 period to construct a total of 950 kilometers of primary highway and 4250 kilometers of expressways to largely complete the modernization and interlinking of Poland's road systems to cope with modern day levels of traffic.
- Construct the Polish part of the Via Carpathia to link eastern Poland from north to south with a primary highway. Enter talks with Lithuania, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Greece. The goal to jointly fund and construct a highway running from Thessaloniki in Greece to Klaipeda in Lithuania. If successful, enter joint talks with the EU Commission to apply for EUSF grants.
- Enter talks with the government of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Finland to jointly fund and construct a joint infrastructural project to improve growth opportunities and regional economic integration. The Baltic Rail project shall construct a high-speed railway running the line Warsaw-Bialystok-Suwalki-Marijampole-Kaunas-Panevezys-Bauska-Riga-Valga-Tartu-Tallin-Helsinki. The Tallin to Helsinki part shall be accomplished by the construction of an underwater tunnel similar to the Channel Tunnel connecting Britain and France. If successful, enter joint talks with the EU Commission to apply for EUSF grants.
- Allocate 4 billion Zlotys yearly from 2020 to 2028 to local municipal government in order to extend and improve the quality and maintenance of local roads.
- Construct a tunnel linking western Swinoujscie to the Polish mainland to ease car traffic across the Swina river without impeding the vital ship traffic to the port of Szczecin.
- Allocate a total of 6 billion Zlotys between 2020 and 2023 to extend, expand and improve the maintenance walkways and bike-routes in order to better the safety of pedestrians and cyclists in traffic.
- Allocate 12 billion Zlotys yearly between 2020 and 2026 to either modernize or re-lay old train tracks or construct new tracks. The total length of railways touched by the program will amount to 9000 kilometers. During this period, 160 railway stations shall be modernized and a further 40 new ones constructed for a total cost of 1.5 billion Zlotys.
- Construct the Central Port of Communication, linked by high-speed railways to Warsaw and Lodz, allowing travel times of no more than 15 minutes from the CPC to Warsaw Central Station and no more than 25 minutes to Lodz Fabryczna Station. With the growing demands of air-travel the CPC shall have the initial capacity to service 40 million passengers yearly at completion, which is estimated to be in 2026 and up to 100 million at it's highest. Securing Poland's increasing air transportation needs, be it of passengers or cargo for decades to come.
- After the Central Port of Communication is completed the Warsaw Chopin Airport, Warsaw Modlin Airport and Torun Airport shall be closed six month after the CPC has officially opened for business. The old airports shall later be demolished and the land redeveloped.
- As rail communications are improved and adapted for higher speeds, 7.5 billion Zlotys shall be invested in the purchase of 200 new locomotives and 1000 new train-cars between 2020 and 2024
Sejm votes:
AYE: 282.
NAY: 178.
Senate votes:
AYE: 55.
NAY: 45.
The bill is passed.With world tension mounting, it is increasingly clear to all the armed forces cannot simply be a budget balancing fund to be slashed when the state needs to save money. Even though the EU and international integration in Europe has contributed to a long peace never before seen on the continent, the fact remains that not all European nations are in the EU and Russia has shown a consistently belligerent stance toward Ukraine both with the outright invasion of Crimea and the support toward Russian separatist rebels in the Donbass-region. In light of these developments, the Polish government will take the steps necessary to secure Poland's territorial integrity and it's ability to respond to attacks against itself and it's allies in NATO, the Visegrad Group and the European Union, reinforcing it's commitment to it's allies. The expansion of the Armed Forces will be done in a series of Plans that will bring the Polish army into a force fully fit for the 21'st century battlefield and make it fully able to project a credible deterrent posture against possible rivals. As such, the Polish government shall embark on a consistent multi-phased plan to expand and modernize the Armed Forces across all branches over the coming decade.
* Active Measures.
- Raise the numbers of the Territorial Defense Force from 21 200 to 42 500 by forming seven new TDF Brigades, six covering the western Voivodeships and a second one in Warmia-Masuria.
- Raise a second Military Police Brigade numbering 3500 personnel to be headquartered in Przemysl.
- Raise a third Military Police Brigade numbering 3500 personnel to the headquartered in Lublin.
- Raise a new Mechanized Division (2 Dywizja Ulanow) consisting of one Armored Brigade, one Heavy Mechanized Infantry Brigade and two Light Mechanized Infantry Brigades, in addition it shall also consist of one Air Defense Regiment, one Artillery Regiment and it's Command and Control Battalion. The formation will be headquartered in Katowice.
- Raise a new Mechanized Division (1 Dywizja Pancerno-Motorowa "Stefan Czarniecki") consisting of one Armored Brigade, one Heavy Mechanized Infantry Brigade and two Light Mechanized Infantry Brigades, in addition it shall also consist of one Air Defense Regiment, one Artillery Regiment and it's Command and Control Battalion. The formation will be headquartered in Lublin.
- Raise a new Air Assault Brigade (35 Brygada Kawalerii Powietrznej). The Formation will be headquartered in Torun.
- Place an order with the PGZ Group's relevant subsidiaries for the order of 25 000 MSBS Assault Rifles, 25 000 VIS-100 Pistols and 2600 UKM-2000 GPMG's to be produced yearly between 2020 and 2025, total costs estimated at around 1.2 billion Zlotys.
- Place an order with the PGZ Group's relevant subsidiaries for the upgrade of the 232 PT-91 tanks to the new PT-91M2 model by 2023, total costs estimated at around 1.1 billion Zlotys.
- Place an order with the PGZ Group's relevant subsidiaries for the upgrade of the 584 T-72 tanks to the PT-91M2 model by 2025, total costs estimated at around 4.6 billion Zlotys.
- Place an order with the PGZ Group's relevant subsidiaries for the manufacture of 128 units of the Poprad Light Mounted SAM-System and 196 units of the Narew 35mm AA-Gun, enough for 16 VSHORAD batteries, costs estimated at around 2.6 billion Zlotys, including costs for transport vehicles, radar vehicles and other peripherals needed in the batteries.
Place an order with the PGZ Group's relevant subsidiaries for the production of 496 KTO Rosomak IFV's by 2022, the total cost is estimated at 4.9 billion Zlotys.
Sejm votes:
AYE: 290.
NAY: 170.
Senate votes:
AYE: 60.
NAY: 40.
The bill is passed.Approximately 40% of the Polish population lives in rural areas and they are just as important to Poland's social fabric as the people living in larger towns and cities, and have just as much of a right to new opportunities in their local areas and just as much attention from the state as any other citizen. Poland is set to receive approximately between 8 and 9 billion Euros in support from the European Union from the funds of the Common Agricultural Policy, these funds, in addition to funds provided by the state shall serve to better the quality of life in the rural countryside, home to so many of our countrymen. The countryside has historically been and remains a place where Poland's cultural traditions and sense of patriotism remain especially strong and prevalent. Thus, the rich heritage of Poland's rural communities must be supported, cared for and cultivated. Is the hope of the government that targeted efforts in conjunction with the reform package known as the Agricultural Revitalization Bill signed in January will serve as a catalyst for greater economic activity, more access to opportunities in local communities and a rise in well-being for rural residents.
* Active Measures.
- Lobby the European Parliament and the European Investment Bank to dedicate a full 8% of the Common Agricultural Budget to Poland.
- Intitialize the DobrostanPlus Program, offering financial incentives to farmers who take measures to improve the welfare and conditions of animals on their farms by avoiding overcrowding, taking measures to find local suppliers of organically produced feed and local butcheries no more than 50 kilometers away to minimize animal transport time and emissions while offering more locally sourced and eco-friendly foodstuffs to local markets while benefiting local agricultural and food-processing industries.
- Create a support fund of 650 million Zlotys as an incentive for adoption of ecological farming practices as only farms that live up to the EU standard on ecological agricultural practices will be eligible for grants from the fund. We hope to at least double the amount of Polish farms with organic certification from 25 000 to 50 000.
- Create a disaster relief fund made up of EU and national funds to help support farmers in need who lose crops and income due to drought, excessive rains, flooding and other natural factors.
- Create a 120 million Zloty investment fund where rural municipalities can apply to for aid in financing free WiFi-hotspots in public areas such as libraries and parks.
- Create a 3 billion Zloty small town loan fund where local municipalities can apply to for fixed low-interest loans in order to promote local business and local cultural activities. Municipal authorities in towns with 25 000 inhabitants or fewer will be able to apply for loans from said fund.
- Formulate legal restrictions on the sale of rural farmland and estates to prevent Polish farmland from becoming easy pickings for real-estate speculation funded by foreign capital. Instead, making it cheaper and more accessible to local communities.
- Hire a total of 2500 Police officers and support staff in order to re-open 185 formerly closed rural area police stations.
- Allocate 2.5 billion Zloty's to re-open previously closed rural area bus-lines interlinking rural villages, allowing primarily youths and retirees access to easier travel in their local areas.
- Allocate 800 million Zlotys to the Bieszczady regional investment fund to stimulate business and local cultural activity.
Sejm votes:
AYE: 303.
NAY: 157.
Senate votes:
AYE: 62.
NAY: 38.
The bill is passed.
Foreign Policy MovesGreetings to all representatives of our good country and Homeland.
The government hopes that now, we can look past partisan divides and work together to secure a stronger voice for Poland and greater benefits for our country through it's EU membership. After the exit of Great Britain from the Union, Poland stands with the fifth largest population and sixth largest economy by nominal GDP in the Union. We have a great opportunity to leverage these facts in the EU to extract greater concession for our country and greater support from the EU's structure funds in order to facilitate the development of our country and then all of us will be able to stand tall in front of our people and proudly say we put partisan division in the European Parliament aside in order to work tirelessly for our country and for the benefit of our people.
* Consider raising the issues and lobbying for.
- The allocation of at least 8% of the EU Common Agricultural Fund to help facilitate rural development in Poland, aiding in the financing of the NPRD, ARB and similar reforms.
- The allocation of at least a total 17.2 billion Euros to Poland between 2020 and 2025 from the EU Structural Fund, EU Cohesion Fund and European Regional Development Fund, with higher levels if the attempts are successful.
- Advocate Poland as the EU's linchpin in the East and for greater support to Frontex in securing the EU's external borders.Greetings to you, fellow neighbor and ally in both the V4, NATO and EU alike.
The Polish government would like to hold a high-level diplomatic summit with the Czech government in Warsaw to discuss common challenges faced by our nations and way of addressing them with common policy in the field of economics, defense and diplomacy and EU relations. Our governments have stood strong in the face of threats and intimidation from the EU during the 2015 Migrant Crisis, as have our partners in the Visegrad Group showing that the interest of Eastern and Western EU nations do not always align. Together, the Visegrad Group can form firm, principled opposition to the major EU powers and more effectively lobby for greater contributions from the Union, it is our hope the Czech government shares this sentiment and that Prime Minister Babis will be receptive to visiting Poland.
* The Points of Discussion Shall Be.
- Discuss possibility of deeper economic partnerships between our nations
- Discuss measures of cultural cooperation and joint political and diplomatic stances between our nations.
- Discuss possibility of joint infrastructural projects between our nations.
- Discuss measures on cross-party international cooperation between our governments in the EU.
- Discuss possible joint Summit between the V4 and Croatia, including possible extension of membership in the Visegrad Group to Croatia.
by Eggistaan » Tue Jan 14, 2020 3:02 pm
by Arkhastok » Tue Jan 14, 2020 4:37 pm
by Hypron » Tue Jan 14, 2020 4:57 pm
by American Pere Housh » Tue Jan 14, 2020 9:32 pm
Kargintina the Third wrote:Korea Meeting
(Co-written by The Felan Federation, Hypron, Agarntrop, Chewion, Bentus and myself)
Beijing, PRC
The usual fanfare that accompanied such a high level meeting was absent from the streets. Gone were the media camera, the flash photography, and the crowds protesting over some issue or another. Instead, the South Korean President wore a grim expression as he took his place among his country's delegation. Developments had come hard and fast since the catastrophe in Pyongyang, but his hands had been tied as the world swooped in. It had been his responsibility to ensure that the North's capability to retaliate with overwhelming force and enact untold damage on his people was out of the way first. But now, sitting at the table with the Chinese and North Korean representatives before him, he felt his chest pounding in a way that it hadn't in years. There was a cautious seed, a resilient hope sprouting in the back of his mind. This could be it. Here, at this table, after so many years of division and suffering. The men and women there today could be the ones to usher in a new age of peace and reconciliation in their region, if they were only willing to reach out and trust their former foes.
Clearing his throat, the President began. "Ladies and gentlemen, I apologise to be blunt - but I wish to dispose of the pleasantries. We all know the gravity of the situation that has brought us here today." He glanced at the representatives from the Korean Liberation Front, his expression pained and sympathetic. "Some of us having experienced the unfurling chaos firsthand. I will be clear to everyone on my nation's goals. Now, as always, South Korea's priority is the security of our people - but we have come here today with a grander hope: to set in motion the reunification and stabilisation of our shared peninsula."
The Chinese President Xi Jinping had been briefly brought over to the meeting, despite the unfolding crises in the South China Sea and Hong Kong. However, North Korea was clearly more important to him as it involved the active deployment of the PLA and the very real and petrifying risk of the usage of WMDs. He arrived at the meeting urgently and promptly, ready to shave off any formalities and have a straight conversation.
"China has a three-point strategy for bringing security to the peninsula, the first - which has already been completed - is to send the PLA in to certain communities on the Chinese border in order to stop the chaos spilling over into China and fuelling organised crime, violence, and the drug trade. The second point is to use any means and ways necessary to prevent terrorist organisations and criminal gangs from accessing WMDs - these means and ways include unilateral military action. The third and final point is to negotiate or, if neccessary, impose a ceasefire once points 1 and 2 are achieved in order to begin restabilisting the DPRK. After this, China would support reunification but not by means of the ROK annexing the DPRK, as that would be economically damaging to the ROK and damaging to the security of China. We would support a Confederal Republic of Koryo."
Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, turned to the others as he said "The United States and our allies have already started operations to secure WMDs in North Korea and we would welcome Chinese assistance in this either with troops or intelligence. Working together here is in the best interest of the world. As far as reunification, we would support a Confederal Republic of Koryo with some details to be hashed out later."
"China would be open to assist the USA in securing and removing WMDs through any collaborative means neccessary."
The silent member in the meeting remained quiet - until those higher remained silent and the man stood and merely dropped several documents onto the table in question. Nobody knew whom the man had truly been in North Korea - but the likeliest thing, was that he had been a secretary operating in Kaesong; the biggest source of pro-freedom and democracy faction due to their closer proximity to South Korea.
In this case, the man had been holding in one hand old pictures from World War Two and specifically the internment camps operated by the Germans...and in the other...more modern pictures taken by some of the rebel groups that were 'allied' with the Korean Liberation Front. In this case...it was about the internment camps operated in North Korea.
"...the Kim Family...and anyone whom supported them...will be hanged..." he stated, in a voice void of human warmth - ever since these pictures had reached the KLF.
Leaning forward in the table as the colour seemed to drain from many of his delegates' features, Moon's eyes narrowed in anger as he studied the images. A few hushed whispers were exchanged on the South Korean side of the table, with many of the delegates' emotions clearly running high at the horrifying discovery. They had all known that the Kim regime had been abhorrent, but to commit an atrocity on such a scale against their own people was sickening.
But the mourning could come later. For now, they had to secure the peace. "This act of unmitigated terror will not go unanswered." Moon stated, his voice firm and forceful as he met the eyes of his northern compatriot. "South Korea will stand with you and your people in any way we can. But justice must take precedence over mindless violence. Peace must be secured before we can turn out attention to rebuilding. If all the parties here are in favour of throwing our effort behind a treaty formalising a confederation between North and South Korea, I propose that we pool our efforts to launch a determined strike against the remaining regime forces to secure the nation on behalf of a democratic government formed by the Korean Liberation Front."
Secretary Pompeo tried to remove the images of the camps from his mind as he leaned forward to speak. “The USA is committed to fighting injustice like this across the globe. We agree with President Moon’s stance that we must focus first on making it formal that North and South Korea will at last be united into one nation to secure peace in the Peninsula. Our special forces are the way to Korea to link up with the Japanese in securing the WMDs, and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit will he deployed into Northern North Korea to assist in policing the area and rebuilding.”
Chinese officials seemed to be less phased by the image than the other talkers at the table.
"We are opposed to any strike on what remains the legitimate and sovereign regime of North Korea. Whilst the KLA may provide some stability, any strike on regime forces would create an even larger power vaccum that would allow for the rise of terrorist organisations and drug militias. China proposes strikes to incapacitate all WMD facilities not currently owned by factions willing to give them up. We would also support strikes on any terroristic or otherwise dangerous faction operating in the area."
President Moon shook his head towards his Chinese Counterpart. "Mr. President, I understand your position. But there simply isn't anything left of the old regime. Our intelligence indicates that they have splintered with the death of Kim and his highest ranking commanders. Most surviving regime forces are being controlled by warlords who are fighting as much among themselves as with the KLF." Pausing, the South Korean President allowed his words to sink in. "While we support your offer to strike rogue WMD facilities and will coordinate with you to accomplish this, the regime forces *are* terroristic forces now. The surest way to stabilise the situation on your border is for all of us here today to come together and support the KLF as the legitimate government of North Korea. To that end, our military will be moving in to support them on the ground, and I will instruct our commanders to keep your own forces aware of our movements so that there are no misunderstandings."
by Amuaplye » Tue Jan 14, 2020 9:35 pm
American Pere Housh wrote:Amuaplye wrote:Vancouver Airport
Vancouver, Canada
"Did you check the engine instruments?"
"Yes, I did. Can you turn the aircraft lighting off?"
There were a few clicks. "Got it."
This exchange of conversation was the end of the preflight checklist aboard the large Airbus A330-300 they were in. While this one was an Air Canada livery, this was not a usual flight for them.
For starters, the 2 cockpit crew, instead of civilians, were both officers in the Royal Canadian Air Force. The Captain was Col. Simon Anderson, and the First Officer was Maj. Israel Quinn.
There were only 4 passengers on board the aircraft as well. They were Gen. Terrance Joseph, Gen. Jaime Russell, and Head of CSIS' Toronto Region Tomas Sandoval and Deputy Commissioner of the RCMP A Division Kyle Griffith.
The flight was top secret, going under the callsign "Air Canada 9788", a flight number that doesn't exist. Its destination was Vladivostok, where they would rendezvous with their Russian counterparts and fly on a 2nd flight to Pyongyang to examine the embassies over there, which had been affected by a chemical weapons attack.
In a few minutes, they had finished the pre-Start checklist. Anderson pressed a button, and the microphone crackled a bit.
"Good evening, Vancouver Ground, Air Canada 9788, requesting pushback."
It was rather late. After all, they were expecting to meet with Russian officials in the morning, so nighttime for the 8-9 hour flight would be good.
In no time at all, they responded back.
"Good evening, Air Canada 9788, pushback approved, expect Runway 26L."
"Pushback approved, Runway 26L, Air Canada 9788."
As Anderson pushed back, Quinn set the transponder and turned on the beaker.
The cabin was quiet. After all, there were only 4 people on board the flight. Joseph was sleeping already, and Sandoval and Griffith were quietly chatting with each other. This left Russell, who was staring out of the window, observing what was going on.
In the cockpit, the crew was back to the checklist. They turned on both engines, set the thrust levers to idle, among other things. Quinn checked the fuel flow to both engines.
"Fuel flow is normal, Captain."
"OK, then. Everything else on the checklist is done, we're probably ready to taxi." Anderson turned on his microphone.
"Vancouver Ground, we are ready to taxi, Air Canada 9788."
Thankfully, they didn't have to do anything for now. Just simply wait for taxiing instructions.
"Air Canada 9788, please taxi via 6, Juliet, Hotel, Delta, and Delta 5, then hold short Runway 26L."
"Taxi via 6, Juliet, Hotel, Delta, Delta 5, and then hold short Runway 26L, Air Canada 9788."
They started to go, allowing them some time to talk amongst themselves.
"So... have you found out what we're flying out here for?" Asked Quinn.
"I... don't know. I don't think we're supposed to know too. Only thing I know is that we're going to be pretty tired once we arrive."
"I've always hated red-eye flights. They mess with my sleep cycle pretty hard, especially if it's adjusted to mostly daytime flights."
"Ah, I know that feeling. It was always pretty hard to do so. What a shame we couldn't switch out."
"Yeah. That was what really irked me about that. I guess some pilots need their sleep too."
"Yep."
A transmission interrupted their chatter. "Air Canada 9788, contact Tower at 118.7."
"118.7, Air Canada 9788."
Quinn started to adjust the dials on the radio, before switching to the right frequency.
"Good evening, Vancouver Tower, Air Canada 9788 taxiing towards Runway 26L."
They were rather close to the runway, on taxiway D, approaching D5. It wouldn't take them long.
Back in the cabin, most of the passengers had finally gone to sleep, as it was getting extremely late, approximately 1:30 AM their time. The only man still awake was Russell, who was reading a book he had brought aboard.
After around 2 minutes or so, they had approached the runway. As traffic was extremely low, they were able to get through everything with little delay.
"OK, Air Canada 9788, wind is 9 at 90, cleared for takeoff Runway 26L."
"Cleared for takeoff, Runway 26L, Air Canada 9788."
They increased thrust, released the brakes, and set the speed.
"V1... Rotate."
They increased pitch next, retracted the gear, and set the flaps. This was one of the hardest parts, and it was done. It was practically smooth sailing for the next 8 or so hours of their day.
Russian military officials set up a hanger at Vladivostok International Airport for Air Canada flight that they were told just took off and would be there in 8 hours. Russian Defense Minister General Sergey Shoygu and his senior officers prepared for their guests where they would get on Russian Army Mi-35 Hind E Attack helicopters where they be taken to where 3 Russian Army divisions were waiting to take them to Pyongyang with Chemical warfare suits on.
The said divisions prepared to proceed to Pyongyang after suiting up because Pyongyang was contaminated by chemical weapons used in a terrorist attack. Brigadier General Alexei Asimov with his officers around him for a briefing so he began speaking, "Ok men, well be heading to see what remains of all embassies and see if anybody is still alive in the city. There is a chance that we will engage with what remains of the North Korean Army. If we are attacked, you have permission to return fire as per orders from the defense minister and President Putin. We will be waiting for Canadian advisors who will be representing NATO." One of his divisional commanders ask to speak so Alexei nodded, "We are cooperating with NATO sir?" Alexei replied, "Yes President Putin thinks it time we started cooperating with America and her allies and I agree with him. Russia and the U.S. used to be close before WW1 and he plans to return to those days and no we will still be the Russian Federation. The Czars are not coming back."
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by American Pere Housh » Wed Jan 15, 2020 10:41 pm
Amuaplye wrote:American Pere Housh wrote:Russian military officials set up a hanger at Vladivostok International Airport for Air Canada flight that they were told just took off and would be there in 8 hours. Russian Defense Minister General Sergey Shoygu and his senior officers prepared for their guests where they would get on Russian Army Mi-35 Hind E Attack helicopters where they be taken to where 3 Russian Army divisions were waiting to take them to Pyongyang with Chemical warfare suits on.
The said divisions prepared to proceed to Pyongyang after suiting up because Pyongyang was contaminated by chemical weapons used in a terrorist attack. Brigadier General Alexei Asimov with his officers around him for a briefing so he began speaking, "Ok men, well be heading to see what remains of all embassies and see if anybody is still alive in the city. There is a chance that we will engage with what remains of the North Korean Army. If we are attacked, you have permission to return fire as per orders from the defense minister and President Putin. We will be waiting for Canadian advisors who will be representing NATO." One of his divisional commanders ask to speak so Alexei nodded, "We are cooperating with NATO sir?" Alexei replied, "Yes President Putin thinks it time we started cooperating with America and her allies and I agree with him. Russia and the U.S. used to be close before WW1 and he plans to return to those days and no we will still be the Russian Federation. The Czars are not coming back."
Vladivostok Airport
Vladivostok, Russia
6:45 PM Vladivostok Time
"OK... here we go. We're touching down soon.", Anderson said as he deployed the landing gear and shut the autopilot off. He then reduced the speed as Flight 9788 touched down on the runway, more specifically, Runway 25R.
"Air Canada 9788, please contact Ground at 121.7."
Quinn applied reverse thrust and set the spoilers accordingly as Anderson tuned to the correct frequency.
"Good evening, Vladivostok Ground, this is Air Canada 9788."
"Good evening. Air Canada 9788, please let me know when you're ready to taxi."
"I'll apply the brakes, and we'll be ready to go." Anderson muttered, as he did so.
"OK, we're ready to taxi."
"Air Canada 9788, cross Runway 07R, and follow the path to the ramp."
"Cross 07R and follow the path to the ramp, Air Canada 9788."
Quinn took over the work, as he shut off the landing lights and turned on the taxi lights, set the spoilers and flaps, shut off the transponder, and lowered their speed, as they taxied to the ramp. After a few minutes, they were at the ramp and parked the Airbus A330.
Anderson set the prakes, set the throttle to idle, turned off the engines, and turned all of the exterior lights off. Quinn then turned on the airstairs, and the 4 passengers left the jet.
They then entered the hangar that their Russian counterparts were in. Terrance Joseph was the first to greet the Russians.
"Hello, I am Gen. Terrance Joseph with the Canadian Army. I presume you're Minister for Defense Sergey Shogyu? Anyway, with me are Gen. James Russell, representing the Canadian Armed Forces, and we have 2 counterterrorism and law enforcement experts with us, Head of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service's Toronto Division Tomas Sandoval, and Head of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police's A Division Kyle Griffith." Joseph shook Shogyu's hand.
by The National Dominion of Hungary » Thu Jan 16, 2020 11:34 am
Unrest in the Capital
"Mister President, you're here." Rafal Trzaskowski, the mayor of Warsaw said and rose from behind his desk. The police chief and a number of local city officials turned and greeted president Duda as he strode into the office.
"The demonstrations have devolved into a riot out there. Cars have been torched, people have been assaulted, one person had been rushed to the Warsaw Critical Care Center fifteen minutes ago." The President said in an agitated tone. "We need to get this under control as soon as possible before the Czech Prime Minister comes here. We can't receive international dignitaries and state guests when fringes are beating on each other and smashing shop windows. Damages are estimated at around three million zlotys, and counting." Duda said in a low tone, face dour and fist clenched.
"Don't worry Mister President." The Police Chief said confidently. "The rioting have mostly been confined to Kamionek and we are surrounding the area before moving in to disperse the rioters and we'll arrest the ringleaders, we'll be holding them charged for disruption of the peace and if we can prove it, destruction of property and assault. With them behind bars, at least for the time being the rest of them should clear out soon after a taste of tear gas if need be."
"I don't want you to use excessive force, no more than necessary. No rubber bullets." The Mayor said. "If any Warsaw police officer applies excessive force they will heavily reprimanded. Tear-gas and water-cannons only unless the situation proves worse than we expected."
"Do you have enough people to handle the unrest?" The President asked, turning to the Mayor who nodded.
"Yes, I believe so. We're in close contact with city authorities in Nowy Dwor, Wyszkow and Minsk Mazowiecki. The mayors have assured me that they'll send police reinforcements if the law enforcement in Warsaw proves insufficient."
"Which it won't." The Police Chief assured.
"Good, I don't want to have to call out the Military Police on the streets of the capital. We can't allow the bloodshed in Prague to happen here as well."
What began as a small movement of mostly women organizing themselves on social media, soon joined by parents. Who placed grave-lights, flowers and candles along the side of a road under signs which said, Don't take my son! No to Conscription! I won't raise fatherless children! Leave my brother alone! and such similar slogans soon grew into a movement that brought around ten thousand people out on a procession across the city which passed outside the Ministry of National Defense before laying wreaths and lighting candles at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The procession was mostly peaceful, watched over by police who kept them from bumping into a smaller counter-demonstration organized by the far-right ONR Party. At the same time however, small groups of left-wing radicals had organized in the Praga Poludnie district of the city and they soon clashed with the right wing radicals before the police could break the two groups apart while arresting several of the ONR's instigators of violence. The radical left-wing protesters had moved toward the Saska Kepa Business Center construction site while smashing car windows and storefronts chanting "No to Capitalism!", "Stop the Business Center!" and "Warsaw is not a playground for billionaires!".
Riot police had been called out in force and blocked the procession from continuing, the demonstrators then pelted the police with rocks but when police reinforcements arrived, the long arm of the law reached out with tear gas and water cannons before moving forward and breaking up the block of demonstrators by force, making over a dozen arrests. Of course, in the chaos not much could be proved against either of them but it seemed that the worst of the violence had abated for now. There were still pockets of demonstrators out chanting slogans but with the ONR relegated to a small square in the Brodno district with heavy police presence watching for any signs of further violence and with both them and the left-wing radicals deprived of their main instigators and leaders, it seemed the worst of the violence was over for now. Later that very same day, in a press conference held by the government the Mayor Trzaskowski of Warsaw went out with an official statement that the Police would be on heightened alert over the next few weeks to quickly respond to more violence if needed. President Duda then spoke of the inherent democratic right to free expression and expressed sympathy with the peaceful demonstration, however he also stated Polish defense policy was sound and the support of a larger, more modern armed force was the price of deterring any aggression. Defense Minister Blaszczak reiterated the President's point, but also went out with a promise that Poland would not reinstate conscription, stating many reasons for it and promising that if not for an extreme situation, he would not bring the matter of conscription to government consideration.
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