The Liberation of the Imperium (Closed RP)

[Kingdom of Phoenixia]

Seeing that Dimitri was now in attendance, Francis smiled as he spoke again. "Now that we're all here minus the Constannian Delegation, we can begin going over a plan of attack against the mountain cities of Kingsmarch and the Steel Pass. As I have told you all beforehand, we need to take these two cities as they are the only route to get to the eastern half of the Imperium and to the capital due to their underground superhighways. Now, both cities are some of the oldest and most heavily fortified structures known to man, even more so then Muscov or Steel Harbor or Serov. Being built into the mountains directly, these cities are the key to retaking the east. From our last talks we suggested laying siege to them, but they would be bale to hold out indefinitely. So, how would you all wish to proceed?" As Francis waited for responses, the aides produced multiple maps of the area and of the city to help the others understand the true scope of this operation.

The king internally gulped, Mountain Fortresses, he hate mountain fortresses.
" Well under normal circumstances it would be very difficult. There would be no way into it, all we could do would be the destroying of the defense measures. However luckily we have magical allies. My suggestion is that we land a troop of arround 20 men via Gryhpons in the City, the Gryphons are accustomed to the mountain clima and they are small enough for this task. This men will include elven mages who can produce portals later that are hopefully big enough to surprise the defenders. Would this be manageable Prince ?" He turned to Celanor.

[The Elven Imperium]

Seeing that Dimitri was now in attendance, Francis smiled as he spoke again. "Now that we're all here minus the Constannian Delegation, we can begin going over a plan of attack against the mountain cities of Kingsmarch and the Steel Pass. As I have told you all beforehand, we need to take these two cities as they are the only route to get to the eastern half of the Imperium and to the capital due to their underground superhighways. Now, both cities are some of the oldest and most heavily fortified structures known to man, even more so then Muscov or Steel Harbor or Serov. Being built into the mountains directly, these cities are the key to retaking the east. From our last talks we suggested laying siege to them, but they would be bale to hold out indefinitely. So, how would you all wish to proceed?" As Francis waited for responses, the aides produced multiple maps of the area and of the city to help the others understand the true scope of this operation.

Hercules spoke up first. "My people will be taking Muscov in a few weeks we will not be available to assault these cities." He spoke with a neutral voice.

Prince Celanor look grimly at the map. Elven armor will be useless in those mountains. "I only have two mountain divisons to use in this campaign. Most of my forces are mechinized. We can have have Light infantry, Avariel support, but still that only 10 divisons, I would need to get more from the Empire and that could take a month." He said with grim determination. Elves made poor mountain fighters. That was more for Dwarves and other people. The Elven army was not equiped for that campaign. The Elves would have to take a back seat to this campaign.

[Kingdom of Phoenixia]

Hercules spoke up first. "My people will be taking Muscov in a few weeks we will not be available to assault these cities." He spoke with a neutral voice.

Prince Celanor look grimly at the map. Elven armor will be useless in those mountains. "I only have two mountain divisons to use in this campaign. Most of my forces are mechinized. We can have have Light infantry, Avariel support, but still that only 10 divisons, I would need to get more from the Empire and that could take a month." He said with grim determination. Elves made poor mountain fighters. That was more for Dwarves and other people. The Elven army was not equiped for that campaign. The Elves would have to take a back seat to this campaign.

The king laughed at this. " You are in luck of this sir, Phoenixians are pretty good in mountain terrain. Even without Lady Német as commander we will take most of Max troops with ease when we are there. The main problem will be to enter the cities. That's were we need the elves or we would need to risk lifes with parachuters and Dragon Transports..."

[The Elven Imperium]

The king internally gulped, Mountain Fortresses, he hate mountain fortresses.
" Well under normal circumstances it would be very difficult. There would be no way into it, all we could do would be the destroying of the defense measures. However luckily we have magical allies. My suggestion is that we land a troop of arround 20 men via Gryhpons in the City, the Gryphons are accustomed to the mountain clima and they are small enough for this task. This men will include elven mages who can produce portals later that are hopefully big enough to surprise the defenders. Would this be manageable Prince ?" He turned to Celanor.

"That an Excellent Idea your majesty. I am afraid mages are proabbly the best I can offer as my men are poorly suited for mountain warfare. But I approve your plan. General Alastair can you co-coordinate with the Phoenix forces to make that happen." Celanor said with a look of hope on his face. This battle was going to be awfull on the alliance.

"Yes sir." Alastair smiled know who he be working and hoping it would lead to some time a lone in a tent.

[Kingdom of Phoenixia]

"That an Excellent Idea your majesty. I am afraid mages are proabbly the best I can offer as my men are poorly suited for mountain warfare. But I approve your plan. General Alastair can you co-coordinate with the Phoenix forces to make that happen." Celanor said with a look of hope on his face. This battle was going to be awfull on the alliance.

"Yes sir." Alastair smiled know who he be working and hoping it would lead to some time a lone in a tent.

" A good mage can replace 100 divisions, you should know that better then anyone else, we will probably need 5 mages per city to hit them by surprise, they will expect us to run with trumpets and flying colors into their wall, not as sneaky as this." Lady Német chirmed in.
" If anyone goes after plan we secure the portals before they even know we are there the rest will be urban warfare, something we can manage. Additionally we will need a attack that bind them on the walls so no one will watch the city when suddenly our forces emerged. At the optimum it would be places barely visible but big enough so that we can transfer our troops quickly. I think I can work the details with the Commander later today."

[Valorono]

"Alright thank you for the information". Dimitri said as he called over his horse, mounted, and begin riding back to the meeting place. He felt uneasy as he went back into the meeting room and sat back down among the other leaders.

Seeing that Dimitri was now in attendance, Francis smiled as he spoke again. "Now that we're all here minus the Constannian Delegation, we can begin going over a plan of attack against the mountain cities of Kingsmarch and the Steel Pass. As I have told you all beforehand, we need to take these two cities as they are the only route to get to the eastern half of the Imperium and to the capital due to their underground superhighways. Now, both cities are some of the oldest and most heavily fortified structures known to man, even more so then Muscov or Steel Harbor or Serov. Being built into the mountains directly, these cities are the key to retaking the east. From our last talks we suggested laying siege to them, but they would be bale to hold out indefinitely. So, how would you all wish to proceed?" As Francis waited for responses, the aides produced multiple maps of the area and of the city to help the others understand the true scope of this operation.

Dimitri was not very worried, As Valo Troops were good in mountainous environments, unlike Flatland, where many Valo troops would die if a battle occured on the flats. "My forces can do out best in the mountains, many of my troops are trained for such things, Though we will not be able to tow artillery or bring tanks, trucks or horses in, which means my men will have to walk to the cities. Although getting in is the real problem isn't it, the only thing I can think of is trying to cause a revolt, using a small band of people whom will infiltrate the cities and begin spreading propaganda against max. While the troops garrisoning are busy dealing with the revolt, we strike. Causeing panic and chaos for the garrison, plus we will have the citizens helping us." Dimitri said proudly.

[The Elven Imperium]

Dimitri was not very worried, As Valo Troops were good in mountainous environments, unlike Flatland, where many Valo troops would die if a battle occured on the flats. "My forces can do out best in the mountains, many of my troops are trained for such things, Though we will not be able to tow artillery or bring tanks, trucks or horses in, which means my men will have to walk to the cities. Although getting in is the real problem isn't it, the only thing I can think of is trying to cause a revolt, using a small band of people whom will infiltrate the cities and begin spreading propaganda against max. While the troops garrisoning are busy dealing with the revolt, we strike. Causeing panic and chaos for the garrison, plus we will have the citizens helping us." Dimitri said proudly.

Celanor looked at Dimitri. "I like you plan, but I doubt we can get anyone to turn against Maximiilan forces. As I understood. He is using black magic and terror to control the populus. I don't that plan will succeed."

[Kingdom of Phoenixia]

Celanor looked at Dimitri. "I like you plan, but I doubt we can get anyone to turn against Maximiilan forces. As I understood. He is using black magic and terror to control the populus. I don't that plan will succeed."

This time the king stood up. " The Idea is good, how is this ? We deposit bombs near important Buildings like barracks, we attack by night and when we have secured the portals we blow them all up. In the chaos no one will see us comming when we claim both cities.
However that need exact timing so we can not trust civilians on this unless they get special training. Maybe our friends from the Resistance could help us on that ? They are not as recognizable as soldiers from the alliance, they speak the native tongue and if they don't await a attack they will never know what hit them."

[RebeliousCanada]

Although Shatner was angry at his own forces for the hasty withdraw, There was much bigger problems back at home. He watched the top RC News network report that the king, declared martial law and use of deadly force against his citizens. In a final effort after the special forces tried to remove him from power. He saw that the capital building on TV was raided. He saw his own brother, a minister, be brought out dead by rioters, step on his body and burn the national flag. Infuriated, Shatner was to leave the Imperium and restore order in RC.
As the landed onto the Steel Airfield, He was immediately directed to a passenger jet on route to the homeland.

[The Elven Imperium]

This time the king stood up. " The Idea is good, how is this ? We deposit bombs near important Buildings like barracks, we attack by night and when we have secured the portals we blow them all up. In the chaos no one will see us comming when we claim both cities.
However that need exact timing so we can not trust civilians on this unless they get special training. Maybe our friends from the Resistance could help us on that ? They are not as recognizable as soldiers from the alliance, they speak the native tongue and if they don't await a attack they will never know what hit them."

"I am hesistant to involve the resistance directly in an assault. I fear they may be hit by us in the cross fire. With our portal we should get enough heavy weapons to flatten those city with out sabotage." Celanor responded.

[Kingdom of Phoenixia]

"I am hesistant to involve the resistance directly in an assault. I fear they may be hit by us in the cross fire. With our portal we should get enough heavy weapons to flatten those city with out sabotage." Celanor responded.

The face of the King get even more color. " Yes that would be even better, I assumed we would not be able to get artillery and heavy mechanized divisions as reinforcements. That will make it a lot easier. I would like to see the face of Max soldiers when they are suddenly spotting heavy tanks, I don't think they will have much tanks there as the city is a fortress and it will be difficult to maintain them in the mountains. Well that covers this part. Any additions by anyone ?"

[Brotherhood Steel the 2nd]

As the other Crown Alliance members debated and argued with how they should attack the cities of Kingsmarch and the Steel Pass, Francis just let them all make their opinions as he knew he would answer their questions sooner or later. It was actually refreshing for him just to sit back and listen for a bit while the others spoke as it allowed for him to focus on some more intimate things in life. However, those moments were soon taken from him as he heard of the plan the others had seemed to agree on as Francis knew that plan would not work. Letting the others finish their ideas, Francis spoke up. "My friends, while all of those ideas would be sound trying to take a normal city, both Kingsmarch and the Steel Pass are anything but normal. To show you all what we are facing, here are some photos of both cities and their defenses." As Francis paused, he handed out photos of the cities to all in attendance before he continued on. "Essentially, both Kingsmarch and the Steel Pass are two cities each; one of them a normal city outside of the mountain entrance and then the actual mountain city itself. I'll allow you all to ask questions or make comments before I offer my suggestion to taking them."

Image of Kingsmarch and the Steel Pass

[Kingdom of Phoenixia]

As the other Crown Alliance members debated and argued with how they should attack the cities of Kingsmarch and the Steel Pass, Francis just let them all make their opinions as he knew he would answer their questions sooner or later. It was actually refreshing for him just to sit back and listen for a bit while the others spoke as it allowed for him to focus on some more intimate things in life. However, those moments were soon taken from him as he heard of the plan the others had seemed to agree on as Francis knew that plan would not work. Letting the others finish their ideas, Francis spoke up. "My friends, while all of those ideas would be sound trying to take a normal city, both Kingsmarch and the Steel Pass are anything but normal. To show you all what we are facing, here are some photos of both cities and their defenses." As Francis paused, he handed out photos of the cities to all in attendance before he continued on. "Essentially, both Kingsmarch and the Steel Pass are two cities each; one of them a normal city outside of the mountain entrance and then the actual mountain city itself. I'll allow you all to ask questions or make comments before I offer my suggestion to taking them."

The King cursed into his native language.
" To bad that we can't burn this damn mountains. Allright what do we know about the protections and strengh of this cities ? They will be probably heav..." He began to smile as a Idea crossed his mind.
" That's it, everyone fears Maximilian right ? So when we 'borrow' a few uniforms and claim that we belongs to a secret special unit with 5 elven mages as prisoners. We could escape with portals after we scouted the area. Of course that would blow our cover rather quickly so we would need to strike early after this..."

[The Elven Imperium]

As the other Crown Alliance members debated and argued with how they should attack the cities of Kingsmarch and the Steel Pass, Francis just let them all make their opinions as he knew he would answer their questions sooner or later. It was actually refreshing for him just to sit back and listen for a bit while the others spoke as it allowed for him to focus on some more intimate things in life. However, those moments were soon taken from him as he heard of the plan the others had seemed to agree on as Francis knew that plan would not work. Letting the others finish their ideas, Francis spoke up. "My friends, while all of those ideas would be sound trying to take a normal city, both Kingsmarch and the Steel Pass are anything but normal. To show you all what we are facing, here are some photos of both cities and their defenses." As Francis paused, he handed out photos of the cities to all in attendance before he continued on. "Essentially, both Kingsmarch and the Steel Pass are two cities each; one of them a normal city outside of the mountain entrance and then the actual mountain city itself. I'll allow you all to ask questions or make comments before I offer my suggestion to taking them."

Image of Kingsmarch and the Steel Pass

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Celanor listen to Francis words with dismay. There had to be a weakness. No fortress was impentrable. "Lord Francis yu know of these cities, what the weakness of their defenses?"

[Brotherhood Steel the 2nd]

Hearing the two ideas from Phoenixia and the Elven Empire, Francis spoke up. "I'm afraid that trying to impersonate the enemy wouldn't work my fair King Eirikson as all of the soldiers we have encountered have been pure Imperials and bear the markings that are consistent with his dark magic. Even if we did manage to find people willing enough to do this mission, it would be suicidal for them and wouldn't allow enough time for them to set up. Now, secret passages, however, there are several for Kingsmarch we can utilize to our advantage that Emperor Tiberius's knows about since he was born and raised in Kingsmarch. However, the Steel Pass will have to be a convectional frontal assault as I know of no such entrances for that city."

[Kingdom of Phoenixia]

Hearing the two ideas from Phoenixia and the Elven Empire, Francis spoke up. "I'm afraid that trying to impersonate the enemy wouldn't work my fair King Eirikson as all of the soldiers we have encountered have been pure Imperials and bear the markings that are consistent with his dark magic. Even if we did manage to find people willing enough to do this mission, it would be suicidal for them and wouldn't allow enough time for them to set up. Now, secret passages, however, there are several for Kingsmarch we can utilize to our advantage that Emperor Tiberius's knows about since he was born and raised in Kingsmarch. However, the Steel Pass will have to be a convectional frontal assault as I know of no such entrances for that city."

The king sighted deeply. " Than there is no other choice, we will have a large blood toll but there is no other way unless we destroy the whole mountain, it would be a awful way to die and after Greens Town, I want to do this never again."
He turns to Celanor. " If I could give you Mountain Equipment how many men could you send ? The 10 divisions will be not enough for a frontal attack on Steel Pass..."

[Constaniana]

With the news that the RC were going to regulate themselves to an Air-Only support for the next several months to a year, Emperor Tiberius made sure that he would have his people set up the necessary tools and deployments to ease the transition. Seeing that his time and need was needed over in Greens-Town, Emperor Tiberius headed back to the city to convene with the other Crown Alliance leaders. As he arrived back in Greens-Town, however, he decided to take a side trip to meet with his daughter and Prince Russell to see how they were doing. As he walked past the many tents and field hospitals, Tiberius had the eerie and depressing state of death hit his bones as he walked past the bodies of the death and wounded. Soon, he found himself near the old city hall as he caught sight of the Constannian delegation.

Prince Russell spotted Emperor Tiberius approaching them, and greeted his father-in-law. "Hello, Emperor Tiberius," THe young man said. Prince Edward and Prince Daniel both bowed slightly. "Greetings, Your Majesty. So what is it you need from us exactly?" Prince Daniel said, getting straight to the point.

[Brotherhood Steel the 2nd]

Although Shatner was angry at his own forces for the hasty withdraw, There was much bigger problems back at home. He watched the top RC News network report that the king, declared martial law and use of deadly force against his citizens. In a final effort after the special forces tried to remove him from power. He saw that the capital building on TV was raided. He saw his own brother, a minister, be brought out dead by rioters, step on his body and burn the national flag. Infuriated, Shatner was to leave the Imperium and restore order in RC. As the landed onto the Steel Airfield, He was immediately directed to a passenger jet on route to the homeland.

Trying to keep in relations with the events that were unfolding in the RC with the possibility of civil war, the representatives in Steel Harbor and within the Imperium made sure to set up the appropriate channels of communication to Shatner to keep him updated on developments here in the Imperium while he was back home. With the possibility of the RC going into a civil war of their own, the Imperium wanted to make sure they were ready to handle any situation that might head their way with the latest developments occurring.

[The Elven Imperium]

The king sighted deeply. " Than there is no other choice, we will have a large blood toll but there is no other way unless we destroy the whole mountain, it would be a awful way to die and after Greens Town, I want to do this never again."
He turns to Celanor. " If I could give you Mountain Equipment how many men could you send ? The 10 divisions will be not enough for a frontal attack on Steel Pass..."

"Well how much equpiment can you spare your majesty also my men are not experience in mountain fighting. So we will not fight well in the mountains. But if you can help us we will be there you all." Celanor said with uncertainty in his voice.

[Valorono]

Hearing the two ideas from Phoenixia and the Elven Empire, Francis spoke up. "I'm afraid that trying to impersonate the enemy wouldn't work my fair King Eirikson as all of the soldiers we have encountered have been pure Imperials and bear the markings that are consistent with his dark magic. Even if we did manage to find people willing enough to do this mission, it would be suicidal for them and wouldn't allow enough time for them to set up. Now, secret passages, however, there are several for Kingsmarch we can utilize to our advantage that Emperor Tiberius's knows about since he was born and raised in Kingsmarch. However, the Steel Pass will have to be a convectional frontal assault as I know of no such entrances for that city."

Dimitri spoke up "Well wait right there, I'm pretty unorthodox and as you know I can be crazy enough to do this. My plan is not to impersonate a guard, it is only to get inside the city. My plan is to pose as a poorly farmer farmer selling goods at market. Inside the cart and under some fruit, there will be enough C4 explosives to blow various holes in the walls so our forces have a way to get in during the attack. Also if I may make a suggestion, if we do carry out this plan I would suggest either a night attack or an early morning attack that way the enemy will be in darkness when investigating the explosions only furthering our advantage, with the elves ability to see better in dark than us." Dimitri said as he explained his plan.

[Kingdom of Phoenixia]

"Well how much equpiment can you spare your majesty also my men are not experience in mountain fighting. So we will not fight well in the mountains. But if you can help us we will be there you all." Celanor said with uncertainty in his voice.

" Well of my men were equipped for a mountain campaign so we have at least half a million spare uniforms for mountain fighting. Including all the wounded we have 5 million uniforms spared. And we would need your divisions for the frontal attack of the mountain city. We would need any help available for that..."

[Brotherhood Steel the 2nd]

Prince Russell spotted Emperor Tiberius approaching them, and greeted his father-in-law. "Hello, Emperor Tiberius," The young man said. Prince Edward and Prince Daniel both bowed slightly. "Greetings, Your Majesty. So what is it you need from us exactly?" Prince Daniel said, getting straight to the point.

Greeting the Constannian Royals, Tiberius got down to the point. "Well I was actually coming this way to see Russell to ask how Leona has been doing. It has been over a month since I last spoke to her in Steel Harbor after it was made aware that she was pregnant. So Russell, how is my daughter doing? I know she has traveled with the Constannian delegation as she refuses to leave you so how is she?" As Tiberius waited for an answer, he noticed that King Tiberius and Queen Marina were coming towards him also.

[The Elven Imperium]

" Well of my men were equipped for a mountain campaign so we have at least half a million spare uniforms for mountain fighting. Including all the wounded we have 5 million uniforms spared. And we would need your divisions for the frontal attack of the mountain city. We would need any help available for that..."

"I will order men from other divisions to gather that equipment and reequip for the fight. If you supply trainners as well that would great." Celanor said with hope in his eye.

[RebeliousCanada]

As Shatner stepped off the super-sonic Concorde onto RC International airport, He saw a missile strike into the far distance, But tried to ignore it. He walked down the stairs of the plane and saluted the Canadian Marines standing guard at the gates. As soon as he walked into airport itself, The media was all over him. The Canadian guards were pushing away the press. A reporter asked,
"Sir, What are you going to do now that a force of 20,000 civilians have taken up arms in hope of a civil war?"
Shatner didn't want to show it, but he was furious. He didn't want this to turn into a full blown civil war. As he walked into a building where his advisers were in, He asked
"What the hell did I miss?"
"Sir, Watch the news. The people are burning the flags of RC, The Brotherhood Imperium, and Valarono. They are chanting, Death to the imperialist aggressors, too." Said General Mcurde
As Shatner sat down, He saw that the king tore the national flag apart and revealed a new flag. He was trying to make RC Communist.
" This man is insane! I want him dead now! Now Dammit! " Screamed Shatner at everyone in the room
"My brother is dead, RC is gonna plunge into a civil war, the king is crazy, AND I THINK I SOILED MY PANTS" Yelled Shatner
"Someone get this man a new pair of trousers" Said a unknown voice. Shatner took another look at the TV. The "New Canadian Commies" As they called themselves, Were firing anti aircraft into the air. Foreign TV was reporting too.

[Constaniana]

Prince Russell spotted Emperor Tiberius approaching them, and greeted his father-in-law. "Hello, Emperor Tiberius," The young man said. Prince Edward and Prince Daniel both bowed slightly. "Greetings, Your Majesty. So what is it you need from us exactly?" Prince Daniel said, getting straight to the point.

Greeting the Constannian Royals, Tiberius got down to the point. "Well I was actually coming this way to see Russell to ask how Leona has been doing. It has been over a month since I last spoke to her in Steel Harbor after it was made aware that she was pregnant. So Russell, how is my daughter doing? I know she has travelled with the Constannian delegation as she refuses to leave you so how is she?" As Tiberius waited for an answer, he noticed that King Tiberius and Queen Marina were coming towards him also.

Prince Russell smiled. "She's doing quite well, and the child is developing well. We still don't know whether she'll give birth to a boy or a girl, although truth be told I have my fingers crossed for a son," Russell said, chuckling some as his older brother and sister-in-law came up to them. "Ah, it's good to see you all," King Tiberius said with a smile.