Show of Force (MT, Semi-closed)

[Fizbar]

OOC thread: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=136461



The Junta Free Market of Fizbar has deployed a large portion of its navy to international waters for several reasons. The first is for practice in operating far from home. The second is to demonstrate the strength of our navy to potential aggressors. However, most importantly, the navy will enforce freedom of navigation rights, by traveling within 15 miles of several nations. The fleet consists of the 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th carrier battle groups.

The first stop will be the newly formed union between Aquitayne and The Nordic Kingdom.

[Fizbar]

Admiral Arduous ordered the fleets to halt at 25 miles outside the Aquitayne naval border. The Aquitaynians had claimed a 25 mile territory. He spoke to his commanding officer "Alright, we don't want to create any incident. At the same time, we need to show our refusal to accept Aquitayne's territorial claims. To that end, I'm ordering a lightly armed patrol boat to venture into the waters. They can respond by escorting it out or something and then both sides can save face. I just hope other nations don't see Aquitayne's precedent and respond by extending their territorial waters too."

The patrol boat edged to within 24 miles of the Aquitayne border.

[FnFail]

"It is time to expand our waters admiral you will patrol these new waters looking for potential aggressors , this is our first blue water fleet and it needs experience. You will lead our first carrier battle group."
And with these words the president of FnFail had decided that now it was time to expand his territory. FnFails fleet consisted of only one carrier battle group.Small though it was it consisted of the best technology availible and would be a worthy adversary for anyone.
The battlegroup arrived within a mile of its new territory boundaries and started its patrol.

[Aquitayne]

Radar Command
Wombot
Coast of Aquitayne

"Sir, we've got something coming up on radar." The Colonel walked over to the corporal to see what he was talking about. There was a huge fleet just outside their waters. Their intentions and who they were were not clear in the slightest. Immediately the Colonel picked up the Red Phone and alerted Command. Immediately, a SVH-1 Cutter was sent to the area in which a small vessel had been detected entering Aquitaynian waters.

A.N.S Tribunal
23 NM off the coast of Aquitayne

As the small vessel came into view, the Captain turned on the loud speaker. The main guns were loaded and ready to fire, and all sailors were in general quarters. They were ready for anything. "Attention Unknown Vessel, you have entered Aquitaynian waters. Turn around now or you will be fired upon. I repeat, turn around or you will be fired upon." The Captain waited nervously for the ships response. Either they would stay their course or turn. Only time would tell which.

OOC: @FnFail - what are you talking about? Lol

[Fizbar]

The patrol boat cut power and came to a halt. "We are within international waters. We have every right to be here. Please reconsider taking hostile action."

[Aquitayne]

The Captain went over the loudspeaker again. "You are not in international waters, you are in sovereign Aquitaynian waters. Turn around immediately!"

[Fizbar]

The Captain of the patrol boat cared more about his life than than the principle of international waters. He ordered the boat to turn around and exit Aquitayne claimed waters.

[Aquitayne]

The Captain smiled and phoned Command. "Command, this is Tribunal, enemy craft has turned around. We will monitor, over." The Captain hung up and watched the vessel closely to make sure it exited the waters. Why it had even gone in was odd.

[Fizbar]

General Flio, the ruler of Fizbar gave his orders. And no one dared disobey. "It's time we showed those commie bastards what we think of them!"

Dozens of Sparrowhawk fighters took off from the aircraft carriers and began searching the seas around them (within 200km) for Aquitayne or Aquitayne friendly ships. Once spotted, a ship would be fired at with air-to-ship missiles, and hundreds of additional hypersonic long range cruise missile strikes were ordered against the ships.

Meanwhile, hundreds of cruise missiles were fired at the runways and hangars at the two Aquitayne airbases north of Fenra and Poltsa. Other cruise missiles were fired at known air defense SAM locations. Dozens of Sparrowhawk fighter jets took off, firing anti-radiation missiles to neutralize enemy SAMs and then firing additional air-to-ground munitions at the airbases, in addition to bombing the army bases around Fenra and hitting any coastal defenses they could find.

Meanwhile, the carrier battle groups moved forward, bombarding all coastal defenses along Aquitayne's southern coastline as they approached it.

OOC: Check out this thread for OOC discussion and some details about my attacks: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=136461

[The Ruivan Empire]

Satellite RU-9909 geosynchronous orbit over Aquitayne

the 9909 had been on a routine pass over of this particular part of the planet when it detected explosions and high heat residue from fires and missiles being fired from an unknown source. the satellite immediately began relying information to its handlers in courscant and within hours they determined that the Ruivan Empire needed to see what was happening and why. to that end the Open Circle Fleet of the Ruivan Empire consisting of 2 Super Carriers, 12 Battleships, 1 Super Dreadnought,23 Cruisers, 34, Destroyers and 45 Submarines was dispatched and made fore the coast of Aquitayne to render assistance if possible. they made for there destination at full speed.



Each Super Carrier has 130 Planes on it and is equipped to launch as many as thirty tomahawk missals or if need be Nuclear ordinance as well.

[Aquitayne]

Central Command
Telora, Aquitayne


Alarm bells were ringing all throughout the building. Hundreds of missiles were being shown on radar, and they couldn't tell the difference between a missile and a plane. They studied the velocity of each flying object to determine which was which, but really it didn't matter - they needed to get all of them out of the sky before they hit their intended target. Immediately orders were given to scramble fighters from further inland bases. They were to engage missiles that were thought to be headed to civilian areas. They also began firing their SAM defenses to try and knock down as many of these things as they could, but unfortunately a lot of their SAM sites had been destroyed by radioactive missiles.

Many Air Force bases were reporting massive collateral damage and casualties from the missiles. Weminger AFB was almost completely destroyed, and Richsterg AFB was at half capacity. Bases like Tymen and Noyan were not completely affected, however they did lose a plane or two. Immediately they went online and deployed their fighters.

Noyan AFB
75 Miles Inland
50 Miles from Poltsa

Alarm bells were ringing throughout the base. They were being attacked. Radar screens were showing missiles inbound for Poltsa, not for Noyan. Noyan was an extremely top-secret base that was not known to anyone with a low paygrade. Immediately F-14E Strike Tomcats and 25 F/A-18G/H/Is were deployed. They were tasked with intercepting as many missiles as they could, and minimizing damage in Poltsa. Tim Vance, an experienced fighter pilot for the F-14E ran to his plane and ran his pre-flight checklist. Everything was a go. He started his engine and taxied to the runway where his wingman, Paul Ruehle was waiting for him. "You ready, Pauly boy? Shit's got real." He cackled over the radio.

"You know I am, Tim. I've been waiting for this all my life." They hit the engines and rocketed down the runway, getting airborne quickly. They headed N/NE towards the incoming missiles, making sure their trajectory was not in line with any of theirs. It didn't take long for the missiles to get in range, and because they were flying towards the missiles, their aim should be pretty good. They released their Sidewinder missiles at the oncoming targets. They monitored their progress on their radar screens, waiting for a confirmed kill. They both launched a combined total of 18 missiles, leaving 4 between the two of them for the protection of Poltsa. After confirming at least 12 kills, they altered their course to begin their sortie over the town. They knew the populace would be intrigued as to why two or more fighter jets would be flying over constantly, but they'd know soon enough.

As they got to Poltsa, they could see people looking up at them. About a minute after reaching the town, they got radar warnings of incoming missiles. Immediately they did a 180 and headed in the other direction, loosing their remaining sidewinder missiles over the town. They knew that the people down there must be asking themselves what the hell was going on. Only 2 of the four missiles hit their mark, which left 6 missiles to hit Poltsa. Then, Tim realized what he had to do. "Paul, it's been a pleasure flying with you."

"What the hell are you talking about, Tim?"

"I have to do it, Paul. For those people down there. I have to fly myself into one of the missiles, if anything, I can save more lives."

"Tim! That's crazy talk!"

"You know it's not, Paul. Tell my wife I love her." Tim unsnatched his oxygen mask and set course for one of the missiles. He prayed one last time as he looked death in the face. He didn't blink, he didn't flinch. Instead, he recited his favorite prayer. "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." He closed his eyes and waited for the inevitable.

Poltsa, Aquitayne
Hamburton Residence

"Kate! Come on, you're going to be late for school!" Kate's mother packed her standard lunch of PB&J, a bottle of water, and a banana. As Kate ran down the stairs, making sure her hair was fine, she quickly grabbed the lunch bag out of her mothers hand and walked outside. She had her backpack and was ready for the day. It was nice out, the weather report said it was going to be 75 and sunny - the perfect day. As she was walking, she noticed Tom. He was a shy kid, he wasn't that popular - but all of the girls in her grade agreed that he was the hottest guy in school. How he didn't have a girl hanging on his shoulder every second of every day was a mystery.

She glanced over at him a couple of times and then decided to go over and talk to him. She jogged over to the other side of the street and began to walk next to him. "Hey there, Tom." She smiled at him, hoping that he wouldn't get freaked out or something.

"Oh, hey there Kate." She was kind of surprised that he knew her name, but rather then inquire how he knew it, she was flattered.

"How are you? I noticed you were walking alone. I thought I'd come over and give you some company."

"Thanks. I usually walk alone, it's no big deal."

"It is to me. Y'know, I was uh... Kind of thinking that maybe we cou-" She was interrupted by the extremely loud sound of jet planes flying overhead. As she looked up, she could see four things flying in front of them, with white smoke trailing from behind. She didn't know much about the military, so she wasn't quite sure what it was. But she did recognize the planes as military jets. "What was that?"

"It looks like two F-14 Tomcats. Dunno why they're here, though."

"You sure know a lot about planes, huh?"

"I want to join the Air Force when I get older."

"That's neat. I want to be a vet." As they approached their bus stop, she and Tom climbed aboard casually. She sat next to him, a move he wasn't quite expecting. As they were driving along, she made some more small talk and admired his political views and life goals. He was really a lot more interesting than people made him out to be. As they approached the school, she looked out the window and noticed something moving quickly towards them. "Hey, Tom - what's that?" She pointed to it to show him.

Tom looked at it for a minute before realizing what it was. Immediately he put himself over Kate, trying to protect her from the imminent danger. She screamed for him to get off of her, but before she could put up a fight she heard an ear deafening explosion as the bus turned onto its side. The last thing she remembered was Tom laying next to her, holding her hand...

Second Fleet
Aquitaynian Waters

As Captain Mintkenbaugh received news over the radio of attacks, he was all but too aware of them. Ten minutes prior the A.N.S James Lawrence's defensive systems had alerted them to incoming projectiles. Immediately the defense systems on other ships were online. It was estimated that 100 enemy missiles were headed their way, and the Guided Missile Destroyers surrounding the main fleet immediately began firing countermeasures to ensure the safety of the A.N.S James Lawrence. As there were 30 in the fleet, over 70 missiles were fired.

Most of the missiles hit their mark, with a 80% success rate. However, a handful of missiles and planes were still headed towards the fleet. More countermeasures were fired, this time from the 3 aircraft carriers in the fleet. They easily mowed down the last of the missiles. However, one of the combat ships suffered severe damage to its engine compartment from a direct hit from one of the missiles.

The defense systems of the fleet had proven to be extremely successful, as the planes from the enemy were also being shot down. 3 other ships in the fleet were damaged, with only 1 being sunk. The Captain knew that his fleet would do its job, and now it was time to wait for more orders. Whoever did this would pay, he knew it in his gut.

[Fizbar]

6th and 7th Carrier Battle Groups

The aircraft had spotted the enemy ships. They'd already lost four planes that had strayed within range of enemy ships because they hadn't yet realized the enemy ships were there, but the rest of the aircraft had stayed out of air defense range. They'd ordered cruise missile strikes, with some success. But they would need to make sure they got the aircraft carrier before it was able to scramble too many of its aircraft. To overwhelm the ships, two other squadrons of aircraft (which had not spotted any ships) where diverted to the enemy fleet. They fired dozens of anti-radiation missiles at the air defense radars from long range, while a simultaneous cruise missile strike was sent in from the 6th and 7th fleets. The cruise missiles were designed to have 100 missiles engage each ship (and 200 engage the carrier) at the same time. Because of their low altitude profile, the ships would only be able to detect them less than 30 seconds before the missiles hit, and would not be able to engage all of them. This difficulty would be compounded by the anti-radiation missiles also reaching at approximately the same time.

Having fired their anti-radiation missiles, the aircraft then proceeded to engage and outnumber any aircraft that the carrier had already launched.

Additionally, the 6th and 7th fleets were ordered to move somewhat to ensure that the enemy would be unable to locate them and retaliate in kind.

8th and 9th Carrier Battle Groups

The aircraft had stayed relatively safe, mostly keeping at the edge of enemy air defenses rather flying deep penetration. Thus, they had only lost five aircraft so far, all of them in combat over Poltsa. The rest of the aircraft squadrons were busy destroying army bases and defenses along and near the coasts. Now, these aircraft were given a new mission, to destroy any enemy forces further behind the coast.

Meanwhile, thousands of troops boarded their aircraft to paradrop onto Southern Aquitayne behind enemy lines in the area that was now being cleared out by aircraft. Their goal was to cut off retreat for Aquitayne's forces along the coasts.

5th and 10th Carrier Battle Groups

Captain Adrian and his squadron were in full preparation. Up till now, the Fizbar strategy had been to use fighter jets for short range attacks, where they would be relatively safe from air defenses and enemy fighters while having cruise missiles make all the penetration attacks. But for their first mission, the 5th and 10th fleets would be doing things differently. Enemy aircraft had appeared from a secret airbase, and the fighters' job was to destroy that air base at all costs. Using hundreds of aircraft to outnumber the enemy jets, and flying from many different angles, weaving between air defenses, some of the aircraft would break through and destroy the enemy airbase. It would mean heavy losses. But it was absolutely vital.

One of their major tactics, especially against the long range but not so maneuverable F-14s, but also effective against F-18s, was to have one group of fighters engage the enemy aircraft, but then as soon as the F-14s tried to attack them and locked onto them, to do a descending doppler beaming break turn to "disappear" into ground clutter. While this would prevent them from advancing forward, the F-14s would then be forced to engage another group of fighters. This would allow the first group to resume flying towards the enemy airbase.

Additionally, the aircraft were told to use their superior numbers to do sandwiching maneuvers, allowing one of the aircraft to get behind enemy engaging aircraft.

For a brief instant, Adrian wondered why they were fighting this nation. Was claiming extra sea territory that big a deal to go to war over? He quickly put that thought out of his mind. "Full loyalty to my nation. Glory for Fizbar no matter what!"

Amphibious Assault Ships

With coastal defenses bombed out, the amphibious assault ships moved forward to deposit their troops in the Southeast corner of Aquitayne. The soldiers on board hadn't been expecting a war. But as always, they were ready. Soldiers of Fizbar were always ready. Psychologically, the country was always at war.

Fizbar High Command

"General Flio, our forces have engaged them. However, it appears The Ruivan Empire is sending its own fleet. We aren't yet sure what their intentions are." "Send the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th fleets," responded Flio.

At the airbases in Fizbar, troops were being loaded onto transport planes to be sent to Aquitayne. They would be fighting for Fizbar. For glory. Besides, the pay was good.

[FnFail]

FnFail Embassy
Telora, Aquitayne

Kim Parson was not having a good day. here he was stationed in Telora.A week before he was on leave to go back to Fnfail. And he was on a routine guard when suddenly as he is passing the call room there is a call from a radar station in FnFail. "There is a large attack headed for Aquitayne i advise heading to a bunker" Said the man Kim did not wait to hear the response ashe sprinted to the head diplomats office and burst in"Sir Aquitayne is under attack" Stuttered Kim "Im well aware of that" Mumbled the diplomat."Sorry sir for the interuption"Then as the soldier turned to walk back to his barracks the diplomat suddenly roared "Authorize a full scale mobilization . No nation attacks allies of FnFail and gets away with it!" Kim was taken a back never had he heard him shout so fiercely."yes sir" he said and walked off to relay the message.

Over the Aquitayne Sea
81,000 feet

Out of all the prototype planes Ian O'Connor had piloted the SR 71 Blackbird_{http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SR-71_Blackbird} was his favourite.When he was a child he dreamed of flying it but now it had come true.This was different though as FnFails best engineers had fitted this plane with prototype smart cluster munition missiles.
"Aspen 20 come in" his radio crackled "Aspen 20 here" He acknoledged. "Aspen 20 please revert your course. You are to intercept paratroopers coming in from Fitzbar "Affirmative he replied
Going at a mile to every 1.6 seconds it did not take Ian more than 5 minutes to reach the staging ground for the paratroopers
"Hopefully i'll be able to do this without taking too much damage to the plane" he said quietly to himself.
With a long sigh he aimed his smart cluster munition missiles at the paratroopers who where just starting to land.And fired.......

[Fizbar]

The fighter squadrons were busy clearing the area when they detected an aircraft approaching at extremely high altitude. Several of them quickly turned to engage it. Air command told them it was likely an SR-71 reconaissance aircraft. Nevertheless, they were ordered to engage it. These aircraft were not designed to intercept high altitude hostiles. But the pilots were well trained and could manage it. They flew a ballistic trajectory to over 20,000 meters, before firing long range missiles head on. The SR-71 would be forced to turn and run if it wished to survive.

[FnFail]

"Damnit they've seen me"Ian cursed to himself.At least he had fired the missiles he consoled himself. His on board computer recognised long range air to air missiles coming at him from a head .He had gone past the point of no return even at full speed now he could not out run the missiles.So wanting to fullfil at least one dream before his inevitable death he turned his nose up the way.And put on max afterburners.he looked at his Gauge Mach 2.8 Mach 2.9, Mach 3.0, he counted to himself.He was nearly at the limits of what this plane could do.He looked out the cockpit and the sky seemed to be fading around him His computer warned him of an immenint missile hit.He muted it.Too busy looking, Because their in front of him he could glimpse heaven itself millions of stars.And with his final breath .Mouthed "From dust we come and to dust.......We shall return
As an explosion ripped through the blackbird.........

[Fizbar]

On the ground, the paratroopers quickly scattered to try to avoid getting bombed. 31 soldiers didn't make it.

[FnFail]

The Preisdents house
Dublin,FnFail


"Time to mobilise" the president told his chiefs of staff.
"Yes Mr president"they replied in unison and brisquely marched out of the office.
And someone please get me a link to the leader of fizbar i want to know the reason for the un provocoed attack on aquitayne"
Another chorus of "yes Mr president" from his secretaries
"And prepare the battle group to mobilize we are moving our nation up to defcon 2

[Aquitayne]

The House
Telora, Aquitayne

"Mr.President we need to get you out of here now!" The President's secretary of Defense was pleading with him to leave Telora. It was only a matter of time before Fizbar troops made it here. At the rate they were proceeding at, they would get there within 4 or 5 days. The President looked the Secretary in the eyes and coldly stated, "No. I will not abandon the people that have trusted me with their lives. I will not show them I will not stand with them against the common enemy." With that, he lit a cigar and took a long drag. "Tell Command I want the mines on the beaches activated. I know we only took out 5,000 of the 2 million that are there. Once the Fizbarian troops land, I want them turned to dust." The Secretary nodded his head and went to complete his orders.

Overhead Telora, fighter jets were seen flying everywhere ensuring the safety of the capital. Helicopters could be seen landing on the roofs of skyscrapers to evacuate citizens into nearby Samsungistan or Calmerica. As soon as the missiles had started landing, Congress came to an emergency session. They agreed that a draft was impossible not to do, and as such the drafting of every man and women eligible between 18 and 27, approximately 4,000,000 people was signed.

He also decided to send a message to the Fizbarian leader, not to question the war, because it was obvious that it wasn't necessary. War is war, no matter what the reason.

To: Fizbarian Leader
From: President Thomas Riech of Aquitayne

War is war no matter what the reason, I'm sure you and I both know that. But a cost of war is the lives of innocent civilians, and that is something we, and I would suppose you do not want. You see, killing civilians can easily be considered genocide, or a humanitarian crisis, breaing international law, etc. However, I would ask that you allow us to conduct operations that would deport the citizens of major cities, such as Telora, to nearby countries so that they may not have to witness the horrors and atrocities that will come with this conflict. I pray that you agree to this. War is war, and it comes and goes. But lives do not.

Regards,

President Thomas Riech

After sending that message, he immediately went over to his son's room, and realized that he was at the Ganoan embassy. He cursed under his breath and called the embassy, telling them that it was imperative that he and his girlfriend be transported to the bunker under the city. If he died, he had to make sure that his son lived.

Reports believed that almost all of the coastal defenses were being destroyed, and that slower planes, which were believed to be transport planes were being flown into Aquitayne to cut off retreat and or start pushing into the Homeland. They wouldn't get far. Because they were flying further inland than before, and as such the AA guns would light up the sky. They were under tarps to conceal their positions from enemy radar and scouting planes. As the planes came overhead, over 60 75 millimeter guns began firing on them. Shells loaded with hot shrapnel exploded in the air and turned the sky almost pitch black.

Second Fleet
A.N.S Sugard

As the planes zeroed in on the A.N.S James Lawrence, it was obvious that the ship was going to take massive casualties. It was no use to deploy more planes, as the arial battle going on above them was one that was being lost. However, the A.N.S Sugard and the A.N.S Tamica were not being targeted. They used their onboard defenses to minimize the amount of missiles impacting the James Lawrence, but they knew that the ship and crew were done for. As the battle raged, the submarines in the fleet were locking onto targets. After a minute of targeting, over 200 Viking Cruise Missiles were launched at the enemy fighters and other incoming cruise missiles.

Poltsa
Green Middle School

As Kate woke up from her daze, she realized that the bus was on its side, and as she looked up she could see multiple houses on fire. She looked around the bus and noticed that Tom wasn't there anymore. She got worried as he was the only person she felt comfortable with at the moment. She tried to sit up, but she just didn't have it in her. As she tried to comprehend what had happened, she saw Tom crawling into the bus. He seemed to notice her and came over. He gently picked her up and carried her out of the bus, laying her down on the grass just a few feet away. She tried to hold his hand as he walked away, but he went back to the bus to save as many kids as he could.

Minutes later she had gained her senses back. She was sitting up and crying. When Tom came over to her, he tried to comfort her. It helped to an extent, but for the most part it was just consolation. They had just been attacked, and people she knew, close friends of hers were dead. Teachers began running outside to usher the children inside to the gymnasium. Tom helped her up and they walked hand in hand to the gym, where the teachers were trying to make order of things. Rumors were going around that they were going to be moved to the highschool or even out of the country. But no one knew for sure.

[Fizbar]

To: President Thomas Riech of Aquitayne
From: General Flio of Fizbar

If you have the logistical capabilities to evacuate hundreds of millions of people, we will not bomb your evacuation convoys. However, we will continue to attack any and all government forces we see.

To: Dublin, FnFail
From: General Flio of Fizbar

We are demonstrating that threatening to attack a Fizbarian vessel in international waters is not acceptable. We will retaliate. We ask you to stay out of this war and let Fizbar and Aquitayne settle this conflict alone.

6th and 7th fleets

The Fizbar naval air force had struck hard against the Aquitayne carrier. However, they had now found the locations of enemy submarines, and ordered cruise missile strikes against the submarine locations to force them to go underwater (where their anti-aircraft defenses would no longer be usable). Then, aircraft armed with torpedos would proceed to destroy the submarines. Extra synchronized salvos of cruise missiles were fired at any other remaining surface ships.

Fizbar high command had ordered that all enemy ships within the battlespace of the Fizbar fleets (250km circle) be destroyed. Whatever it takes.

Additionally, some aircraft were ordered on combat air patrols along the edges of the battlespace, to keep a lookout for inbound enemy aircraft or ships.

8th and 9th Fleets and transports

With fighter jets flying escort, transports began paradropping soldiers onto the ground from 20,000 feet. As they did so, enemy AA flak opened fire on them. The fighter jets began pounding the AA flak with anti-radiation missiles and laser-guided bombs. At 20,000 feet, the transports were hard to hit, but three of them still fell from the sky. Their troopers were still able to paradrop out. However, one additional transport was hit so bad it exploded it mid-air, killing hundreds on board.

Once on the ground, the troops sent scouts to find enemy positions and relay them for aerial bombardment.

5th and 10th Fleets

Captain Adrian flew in with his strike force against the enemy airbase. They took heavy losses to SAM fire, though they were also able to strike back at many of the SAMs. They then blasted the enemy airbase that had been giving them so much trouble. When they returned, they had lost no less than 14 fighter jets in this sortie. But they had secured air superiority in Southern Aquitayne.

Landing Group

The 40th Heavy Armoured Division began disembarking onto the beach. As they did so, however, mines underneath them exploded. While most of their massive tanks were damaged but functional, dozens of their infantry fighting vehicles had been destroyed, and about 170 soldiers perished, with 420 wounded, most of them very badly. Furthermore, the smooth beach had now turned into a massive nightmare for their landing forces, with large lakes of water blocking their way. They began using their hovercrafts to ferry troops and tanks onto the ground over the water. Some troops were dropped ahead of the water by helicopters. This would slow them down, but by no means stop them. Within hours, the entire 196th Heavy Armoured Division had been deposited in southeast Aquitayne.

Fizbar high command had ordered them to travel inland before moving Westwards, encircling Fenra and Mordam.

Fizbar Air Bases

The transports were busy. Before long, the 200th Mechanized Infantry Division would have joined the 196th in its encirclement maneuver.

[FnFail]

To: General flio
Subject: Evacuation

We are requesting permission to aid Aquitayne
in the evacuation of civilian personnel without
being fired upon by the fizbar air force

Meanwhile in Andrews air force base over 300 chinook helicopters 15 C-130 and 25 refueling jets where getting prepped and ready for the 8 hour helicopter jounrey to aquitayne.Unbeknownst to most a 250 strong Army Ranger team_{http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Army_Ranger_Wing} where spread out among the rescue teams with their equipment hid among the food and such in the C-130s
It was going to be a long journey.......

[The Ruivan Empire]

"Sir incoming ships! Unknown Designation!"

Grand Admiral Lang" Raise COMMS all frequencies. ATTENTION UNIDENTIFIED VESSELS. YOU ARE NEARING A RUIVAN NAVAL FLEET EN ROUT TO Aquitayne TO ASSES DAMAGE DONE BY AN UNKNOWN ATTACKER PLEASE DO NOT FIRE ON US WE ARE NOT A PIRATE FORCE. THANK YOU."

the grand admiral hoped that this would be about as close to these ships as they would get. he had announced himself and his fleet and they should do the same unless they where looking for a fight. which would be a very bad move on there part.

[Fizbar]

To: FnFail
Subject: Evacuation

We will allow you to evacuate civilians in Northern Aquitayne. However, you must stay clear of the warzone in the south, as our aircraft have orders to shoot anything in the sky there.

[Shazbotdom]

Deleted

[Aquitayne]

To: General Flio
From: President Thomas Riech

We appreciate your kindness, and will label our convoys with the unmistakable Red Cross. Thank you.

Regards,

President Riech

Second Fleet

As the submarines had never surfaced, they were relatively fine from the incoming cruise missiles. Because of their stealth skin, none of the missiles could get a lock, and aimlessly crashed into the water. Other ships in the fleet were not so lucky. The other two Aircraft Carriers in the fleet, after securing most of the airspace around the fleet launched fighters to intercept any enemy pilots. As radar came online, showing mass amounts of enemy missiles inbound, all ships defensive mechanisms kicked online and into overdrive. As the missiles closed in, miniguns on the ships side came to life, throwing bullets into the missiles before they could make impact.

Unfortunately for one of the submarines, specifically the A.N.S Tribunal, a torpedo made contact before they could enact their emergency maneuvers. The torpedo ripped into the nuclear engine, causing a massive explosion which rocked the ships around it. Nuclear waste and fuel poured into the water, irradiating anything living nearby.

The Guided Missile Destroyers also began launching a volley of missiles to intercept the rest of the ones inbound. Most of them hit, but two missiles made it through the intricate layer of defenses, making impact on a Combat Support Ship, sinking it as they ripped into the command deck and bow. Only a few lifeboats could be seen floating in the water.

Enemy Airspace
Enemy Transport Planes

As the squadron of Tomcat fighters closed in on the enemy transport planes, they could easily give themselves the advantage of altitude. The enemy was flying at approximately 20,000 feet, and the surface ceiling for the Tomcat was 50,000. Flying at 30,000 feet, they had the advantage of surprise. They were headed South/South East where the enemy transports were headed East/North East. They would hit them from the side. As they closed in, they activated their air to air missiles and locked onto the enemy. Most of the missiles were aimed at the transport planes, but a good portion was also aimed at the escort fighters.

As they closed within a mile of the enemy, they released their missiles. They closed in quickly, homing in on their targets.

[Fizbar]

From: Fizbar Naval Command
To: The Ruivan Empire

Please understand that we are in the middle of a large scale naval conflict. Thus, we will allow you to investigate as long as you steer clear of 250km of our carrier battle groups. If you come within this distance, our forces may mistake you for enemy ships and attack you.

Transport aircraft and escorts

Captain Adrian was in charge of the escorts flying today. One of his wingmen who suddenly announced that he had detected multiple incoming aircraft from the Northwest at about 100 miles. Adrian and half the escort team quickly turned to engage. They would have to make sure the enemy aircraft were kept away from their transport planes. As they closed in, they fired salvos of long range missiles at the enemy aircraft, before taking evasive action to ensure no return salvos hit. The enemy Tomcats would be forced to turn away for evasive action if they wished to survive the missile attack. After their first evasive action, Adrian's flight crew quickly closed in for short range combat. The Tomcats had three options. One was to turn and run. The second was to engage his aircraft in turning close combat, where the Fizbarian aircraft had a massive advantage in maneuverability. The third was to try and break past Adrian's fighters and head for the transports, but that would make the Tomcats very vulnerable to attack from the fighters.

Naval Task Forces

The aircraft continued searching for submarines and carrying out their anti-submarine operations, to prevent any submarines from sneaking up to the carrier battle groups. However, the rest of their aircraft were now told to carry out defensive actions only, making sure that no one tried to penetrate too close to the Fizbarian fleets, which were kept constantly moving to prevent the enemy from locating them.

Land Forces

The land forces were ordered to sweep out and engage enemy forces around Mordan and Fenra. They would not enter the cities yet, but wanted to make sure they had secured all the ground around the cities. Additionally, they began constructing a makeshift airbase on one of the larger highways in the area. They setup air defenses and converted the highway into two runways.