The Augenstanian War

[Augenstan]

OOOC: This is a continuaton of this thread:

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=113725

This is where we will RP the war. I felt that the original thread had become too cluttered with diplomatic letters, and that we should start with a fresh
slate. Try to keep diplomatic letters at a minimum, and of course, have fun. Resume the RP as normal.

[Xanicea]

"General, good luck," Premier Vroronin shook General Romanov's hand with steely resolve. The war was beginning... How it would end, no one could tell.

"Now remember, you have our 5th Expeditionary Force and part of our 7th Mechanized Division - 450,000 men," the Premier looked at him forbodingly, "Take care of those men, general. Make sure they come home."

"Of course, sir," General Viktor Romanov saluted him, "We won't let you down."

Turning towards his balcony, Ivan Vroronin looked towards the glorious capital city. The street in front of him was alive as the deploying military forces went on one last parade - for morale, of course - before they mobilized for war. The telephone on the Premier's desk rang.

"I'll be going now, sir," General Romanov tipped his hat before hurriedly leaving the room to catch his air transport. Ivan was left alone...

"Yes," he picked up the phone and spoke, "Right... Of course... Send Vigil of the Flame out immediately. Tell them to not use their ballistic missiles unless we have no other option. I repeat, they are to engage in conventional naval warfare unless there is no other option. Understood?"

From the other side of the line, a muffled voice could be heard replying, "YES SIR!" with determination. The Premier set down his phone and wrung his hands... The first international war Xanicea would be participating in... The first judgment of the true strength of their armed forces. The Premier pulled out a small cross from his desk and set to praying. Perhaps God could save them...

Meanwhile...

"You heard the Premier, ready the torpedoes!" the captain of Eye of the Twilight, the head submarine in Vigil of the Flame, barked out orders at his troops. A stalwart man in his mid-30s, Captain Anderson Y. Angkovich was not a man to be trifled with. He walked over to his computerized navigation charts and looked them over. Picking up his radio mouthpiece, he rattled out orders to his fellow captains aboard the other submarines.

"Heart of the Tempest, you'll be flanking our left. Fist of the Shadow, on our right. The rest of you will form in triangle formation with 500 meter spread. When we get out to sea, I want radio silence for half hour intervals. Every half hour, I'll be sending out radio calls. Respond to them immediately. If you do not respond, you will be considered MIA. Should we reach that point, initiate defensive maneuvers and prepare for combat. Repeat, maintain radio silence at half hour intervals," he rattled the orders off quickly and loudly. The other captains replied in agreement.

"Good... Let's get started," Anderson grinned maliciously, "I'm going to enjoy this cruise..."

[Greitania]

-Good, all the units were already sent to the front...- said the Chief of Defense, hanging up the phone.
-So?...- said the President, waiting for a response.
-Well, the recon squadron team "Ghost" was sent into the Arizona desert to the check the terrain, while the 1st Mobilized Army and the 3rd Brigade are moving to the Utah Mountains, we also have two of our Missile Cruisers the "Atlantis" and the "Snow" armed with "Durkis I-75" Missiles, manufactured here in Greitania, ready to attack when the army requests. Hopefully they will arrive in two days to attack the mountains, we have settled a perimeter of safety for our troops so they can fall back if the odds are against them, we will do the more damage we can to their forcers we have reports that Xanicea has already began their attacks, we shall move fast then.-Said the General, Chief of Defense

The president was in silence, looking at the window.

-Good, I hope this works...I don't know if we will win this war...but I know that it is for a noble Reason.-

-Yes sir, I do hope so...Well I will return to my duties-

-Go ahead, I have more things to do-

The war, was just getting started.

[Realtas]

OOC:

Maps of my country.

If you have any questions regarding anything about my country, don't hesitate to ask.

[Greitania]

OOC:

Maps of [url=http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz40/EyesoftheSky_2009/
If you have any questions regarding anything about my country, don't hesitate to ask.

Occ: Got it, thanks, I think it would be useful for all nations to post our maps, so we can have a reference regarding this war I will post my maps tomorrow because right now im kinda busy.

[Xanicea]

OOC:

Maps of [url=http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz40/EyesoftheSky_2009/
If you have any questions regarding anything about my country, don't hesitate to ask.

Occ: Got it, thanks, I think it would be useful for all nations to post our maps, so we can have a reference regarding this war I will post my maps tomorrow because right now im kinda busy.

OOC: I don't actually have a map on-hand... But I'm an island nation and I'm not really looking to get invaded. If you request a map then by all means I'll try to provide, but just saying I don't exactly have one right now.

[Augenstan]

Legate Alexius was standing on top of a large makeshift observation post. In front of him was miles and miles of barren,inhospitable desert. A tiny iota of him actually felt bad for any army making an offensive through it. He knew that the enemy was most likely already mobilized in the lands past Eastern Arizona, and it was time to begin skirmishing. He had estimated his force at around 13 cohorts(45000 men), which would make him vastly outnumbered against his opponents. He decided that it was the time to begin setting traps throughout the desert to bog down any offensive. A minefield of over one hundred and fifty thousand mines was going to be placed on I-27 and I-25, but precautions would be taken to make sure the mines were in range of Augenstanian Artillery. Hopefully, the large amount of mines would disable enemy tanks and other vehicles, then the artillery would prevent anybody from helping the disabled vehicles. The offensive would be bogged down greatly, which would allow his army to stand a chance against the vastly superior enemy. Hopefully by then, allied reinforcements would arrive to bolster his position and push the enemy back. He also sent out two cohorts(about ten thousand men) to dress in camouflage and begin setting up ambush points on I-27, the major route to Eastern Arizona. He was confident that through using terrain and skirmishes he could prevent the enemy army from having the logistics to push through his defensive lines. Should his plan fail, he already ordered trenches to be constructed that allow his men to hold out longer against the enemy. He also had 2,500 T-80U tanks in reserve ready to counter-attack. After thinking of the tactical situation, he ordered a meeting with his centurions.

''The punishment for failure in our defensive shall be crucifixion, assuming the enemy does not capture you first. I have made our preparations for the battle, and you may find them in the report I just gave to you. Should your lines collapse, rally around the Vexaliurus. Encourage your men to fight until the death, and that if they fail in their duties their families shall be killed. I do not wish to enforce that threat mind you, but I feel it will keep our troops in line. Centurions, this is for the Emperor and our land. Show no mercy, show no remorse, we will slaughter them.''

OOC: As for my nation, it is pretty much all of Arizona,all of Utah, and all of Western Nevada.

[Zeobalstag]

Map:http://s617.photobucket.com/albums/tt258/toiletspy101257/?action=view&current=mapofzeobalstagianempire-1.png

Troops:
101st Imperial Marine Corps:
200 men
50 tanks
204th Infantry division:
100 men
20 jeeps
50 tanks
3rd Imperial Guard:
20 men
3 jeeps
Vestay Tribesman:
400 men
200 horses

"Bu.....bu......but sir i thought we had sent troops to Augenstan?" Said a small, weak teen soldier from the 204th infantry
"Of course boyo, but now there is a risk that because of the emperors support for Augenstan, we could be invaded next." replied the staff sergeant rubbing his hands eagerly

"NEXT UP TO BOARD THE SHIP!" called the smartly dressed officer, clearly irritated that he was given the job of arranging to put troops on board the many transport ships.
The squad got on board and sailed off to this strange foreign land to cries of "War criminals" from an angry crowd of anti-war protestors.
This was the last sight of Zeobalstag many of them would see.

[Greitania]

one day later:

The president was Walking trough the room impatiently, the Chief of Defense was talking in the phone from an hour or two, when suddenly the Chief of Defense hanged up the telephone and spoke to the president.

-Sir, we have the reports from the Recon Squadron, they flew over the Arizona desert and they sent us these images- the Chief handed the photographs taken by the Ghost squadron and his face was surprised in terror.

The pictures showed how the enemy troops were placing landmines in the ground and some trenches that were being constructed in case of retreat, and there was an image that it looked like some artillery batteries aiming to the minefield

-What can we do about this- Asked the president

-Well, we will not send any troops there at the time, first we have to strike those mountains and then, we will go for the desert.- Then the Chief of the Defense left the room.

The president only sighed and stared at the window...thinking about his own mind, thinking the "What if...?" about this war, but still, the result, are unknown

[Augenstan]

Emperor Roval was on the same balcony that he had stood on many times before. The moon was full, and the stars glittered in the night sky. He looked around the quiet streets, which seemed even more quiet after his ''reforms''. Although he did not show it to anybody, he still had doubts about what he was doing, and the effects it would have on the future generations. His train of thought was forcefully interrupted by one of his aides, who came bursting out into the balcony:

''I'll have you cruci-'' he stopped speaking, and seemed reluctant to finish the sentence. The aide acted as if nothing had happened to avoid his wrath.

''We have spotted enemy aircraft patrolling over the Arizona Desert. Legate Alexius says that they probably know about the minefields, but that it will be irrelevant to our chances of victory because they will have to on those roads,minefield or no minefield.''

Emperor Roval stood completely silent. The aide thought he was just thinking, and did not want to disturb him, but after a minute his intense curiosity got the best of him.

''Your majesty, are you OK? Should I call a doctor?''

Roval was suddenly snapped back into reality.

''Oh, I fine...tell..Alexius...he...destroy''

''Err, sure. I will establish radio contact immediately.''

The aide slowly walked out of the room and out of Emperor Rovals throne room. He made his way to the radio room, where he made contact with Legate Alexius:

''It's working, I just talked to him and he was disturbingly incoherent and went blank for about a minute. I have also noticed his fingernails are turning slightly yellow. Before you know it, he will be dead, you will win the war, and return home as a hero and emperor. When can I expect my payment?''

The radio was silent for about fifty seconds, as Alexius was thinking of the massive power he would have.

''I will give you your money after I become emperor. Roval has the Frumentarii constantly watching my movements, but his influence does not extend to where I am. Even should they catch me, Marcellus will deal with anyone who would expose our operation.''

''Good then sir. We must have dispose of his tyranny as soon as possible.''

Legate Alexius ended radio contact and switched to a different frequency, one that would put him in contact with the enemy nations:

''This is Legate Alexius of The Augenstanian Military. I am prepared to establish radio contact with your leaders. Awaiting response.''

[Greitania]

-Sir!, Sir!- entered yelling hysterically The Chief of Defense.

-What is it George, why are you yelling like that- Said the president, kinda scared.

-The enemy General wishes to communicate with us!-

-What!?- Yelled The president -They?, communicate with us!?-

The chief only nodded. The president with curiosity went to the radio room and spoked:

-This is president Marcus Cooper from the Federation of Greitania, you have my atention, Over...- Then they just waited...

[Augenstan]

''President Cooper, you may already know me as Legate Alexius. We have began operation to remove Emperor Roval from power. We are slowly poisoning him with Arsenic until he dies, and then I will take his place and put an end to the genocide. I wish to clarify that I shall still remain emperor, but I will restore society to the old ways, and rule with justice and fairness. What part do you play in this you might ask? I need the guaranteed support from your coalition that you will not oppose my new rule.''

[Greitania]

The president was listening very closely to the mysterious person behind the radio...after he finished talking the President said.

-I am glad that you want to stop the genocide that your country is suffering, you will have the support of me and my coallition, only if you abolish those primitive laws of slavery and rule your people just as you said, if what you are telling me is true, then I shall notify my allies so we can make an agreement and help you, but I am warning you. If this is only a fight of power only to win the throne and if you keep this policies of slavery an barbaric practice the agreement will end and we shall attack without hesitating, I am warning you Alexius, if you lie to us. You will commit the last mistake of your life. But for now, I believe you. First I must contact my allies, then we shall have a future conversation...Over and out.-

The president went back to his office, he didn't say a word to anyone who asked him why he was in the radio room. Then he sat on his chair...thinking...

"Is this a trap...It is real?...plase whoever is up there...help me..."

[Augenstan]

Legate Alexius put the radio down and exited his command tent. When he exited, he saw a shady looking man at the other end of the camp, who was walking his direction. He knew the Frumentarii must of overheard the conversation, and he pulled out his .44 Magnum and discretely aimed it at the man. The man got closer and reached into his pocket, and Alexius killed him. The entire camp turned it's attention on Alexius, who ran over to the corpse. In the mans pocket was a ballistic knife, and he was no doubt trying to kill Alexius. He immediately ran back inside his tent, and ordered all the Praetorian guard but the ten he trusted most to leave his tent and guard the entrance. He frantically returned to the radio:

''Frumentarii es secundum mihi , transporto succurro nunc.''

Despite the army being remodeled after that of ancient roman, not many soldiers, even the army, knew how to speak latin. He hoped they would be able to translate his message, and he switched to a different frequency.

''Marcellus, some of the Frumentarii are onto me, try to get them away from my camp. I trust you.''

[Realtas]

"Calls its ins, calls it ins nows," a nervous YYZ shouted to his commanding officer, ZXW Kristopher Marcinka, "Wes needs radios clearance fors the launch."

Frantically Marcinka began sifting through the deluge of radio channels, looking for the secure one set up by NNW Genussa three hours prior. Upon finding it, he immediately began. "Confirming launch protocol Bravo Alpha Whiskey Niner Six, Range niner zero zero mikes, gravity one dot zero six, variance one two dot six six, calling ZXW Marcinka, launch Missile Conjuration, over, respond,"

"Clearance granteds, missiles is cleared fors launch, ons yours words," NNW Genussa responded to Marcinka, "calls ins coordinates ands launch."

"Coordinate X three zero six west, three seven minutes, coordinate Y seven seven north, two niner minutes, Target Alpha, confirm."

"Targets Alphas confirms, continues."

"Missile Conjuration, multiwarhead three impact, submersible vessel registering Heart of Tempest, depth two zero zero millies, equiping Pulong warheads, confirm."

"Alls checks, confirms, continues."

"Missile Conjuration launch ETA two zero minutes, speed two four zero zero mikes per hour, confirm launch and proceed."

"Launch confirmed and cleared, continue with launch, over," The NNW finalized. The launch began.

Onboard the RNS Purgatory, ZXW Marcinka inserted both keys to launch the Missile Conjuration, the naval long range missile used by the Realtan navy, and fired the switch. Within seconds the entire vessel exploded with tremors as the missile launched with its deadly cargo. It would be a long wait for confirmation, but the 900 pound Pulong charges were more than capable of destroying a vessel underwater from nearly a kilometer away. The three charges were on course, and ready for impact.

Now all they had to do was wait.

[Greitania]

The president spent all night, sitting on his chair, thinking about the little conversation with Alexius, the sun was appearing at the coast (wich is very rare but, due to the physical location of greitania the sun appeared in the sea at morning). And his thinking changer when he realized that this entire conversation was without the reaches of the army officers in other words, the slaughter that will ocurr in a few hours was inminent, but if he could contact Alexius one more time, maybe all that unnecesary bloodshed can be stopped.

He was starting to think that this war was changing drastically and that there was something bigger hiding in all this "slavery" war.

-Alexious? Are you there? If you are, answer me I have a very important matter to discuss, we have little time, Talk to me as soon as possible, over- Said the president, waiting a response.

[Augenstan]

Alexius heard the radio from his bedroom, and rushed out to pick it up:

''Yes, I am listening.''

[Greitania]

"Yes, I am listening" heard the president, then he said

-Alexious, we have an horrible situation, we have a force ready to strike in the mountains of Utah in, 2 hours, you have to contact them and said that, we are not enemies for now, there is no time, if you want this thing completed first we need all the soldiers we can get, over- said the president, waiting a response from Alexious

[Augenstan]

''You are putting me in a rather difficult position, can you not simply contact them with radio?''

[Greitania]

-I do not wish to risk a posible treason- said the President -but I will communicate with your forces assuming that at this time you are not in circumstances to comunicate, only with me I pressume. Anyway I shall contact your troops, over.- The President changed the frecuency and said.

-This is President Marcus Cooper from the Federation of Greitania, to any Imperial troops located in Utah, do you copy?- and again, he waited a response.

[Augenstan]

''I am perfectly capable of keeping my men from attacking, I am requesting that you simply contact your men and tell them to cease fire.''

Alexius was interrupted by five men storming into his tent even though he had ordered it off-limits. He pulled out his .44 magnum and ran inside the bedroom portion of the tent, where his Praetorian Guard were. The Frumentarii had sent more assassination against him. He could push them back out with numbers, but radio contact would be haulted.

Rocky Mountains, Utah.

Centurion Adrian had spent the day speaking with other centurions on the radio. He was about to leave the communications array and go to sleep, but he noticed that a different frequency was attempting to contact him. He picked it up and began to speak, although the connection was quite distorted because of the long distance:

''I am Centurion Adrian of The Augenstanian Military. Please state your business and why you are attempting radio contact.''

[Greitania]

Time was running out and the President Knew it, then he said

-Do not attack the incoming forces of Greitania, I repeat do not attack the incoming forces of Greitania. I am President Marcus Cooper from the Federation of Greitania, there has been a change of plans, a cease-fire has been reported, our troops will stay in position until further orders, I repeat the Greitanian troops are not the enemy nor the troops of any nation member of our alliance.- Then, again, he waited for a response.

[Augenstan]

''I do not trust you scum, but I shall order my men to cease fire until the situation is cleared'' said Centurion Adrian. slightly annoyed he had to speak with a profligate.

[Zeobalstag]

The emperor sat in his chair one morning and looked out to sea. He was angry that there may have been a traitor in the ranks of his army and that various files about the soldiers being sent to Augenstan had gone missing.
"Sir" Yelled an out of breath Imperial Guard
"What is it?" The emperor asked
The Guard extended his arm and handed a note to the emperor
it said:

Dear emperor

I am delighted to inform you that all troops landed succesfully and we're currently building several camps that will be destroyed upon news of invasion or civil war

Yours sincerly
General Miok

The emperor leaned back and smiled.

[Greitania]

The President felt a great relief, then he though if he could call to Alexious, maybe it wasn't a good momento to do so...but the situation was very important, a single conversation could determine the fate of many nations. So decided he changed to the radio and he spoked.

-Alexious?, are you there?, I need you give me more information...Do you copy?- Then he waited for a response, looks like there was a little light at the end of the tunnel.