NEW LANDS DISCOVERED (SEMI-OPEN)

[Rubian Empire]

The Rubian fleet would join with the one from MexSpain, preparing troop carriers for assault. Their battleships would be within firing distance of the coast. However a single Rubian troop carrier manned with troops would be sent to the coast first, in order to scout for Navorgskan traps. If the beach is secure, the rest of the troops would be landed there.

Location of the invasion:

[Kuhlfros]

(OOC: Well no that still isn't. Valkutnia and Insui merged while Cerod is on what was my topmost part of Colony 1

((ooh.. I knew about Cerod but thats cuz.. so there are 3 maps. Woohoo.))

OFFICIAL DOCUMENT
To: Kuhlfros
From: Rubian Empire

The Rubian Empire would like to ask a favour of your nation. Our battlefleet wishes to invade Navorgskas eastern coast so that we can force them to give back the lands they stole from MexSpain. However for us to do that we will need to send our fleet through the river that runs through your eastern colony. We are simply asking for permission to do so and hope you grant it to us.

Signed
Flavius Belisarius
Supreme General of the Empire

Official Certicate
To: Rubian Empire
Encryption: Low
You have been granted temporary permission of sending an attack fleet over said channel, But only for going to Navorgaska and Back, none else. Do not engage any Kuhlfros ship and if any Kuhlfrosian Military Vessel wishes to board allow them only to inspect Some civilians were of Atvinchurland and are piratical. If found alert the authorities of stolen vessel and piratical behaviour.
That will be all.
Signed
Kuhlfros High Command

[Anglo-France and Western Germany]

The invasion of the natives was going terribly. After several months of fighting, no ground had been gained. 500,000 in casualties on AFWG's side, 2 million on the Natives. The Native force was too strong. AFWG could only bombard the beaches and fight guerrilla warfare. The PM had no choice. He ordered for twenty of the country's newly produced railguns to be transported on the battle field and prepared for the production of 50 bomber planes.

It was still going to be a long, long fight.

[Old Beringia]

SADM HQ
Carlisle AFB
Strategic Air Defence and Monitoring
Emerald City, Beringia Proper, Old Beringia

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The large screens that almost hovered above the bullpen displayed a relay from a surveillance drone circling the battle unfolding in Azaiak Bay. With anticipation the SADM employees looked up as if bound by a spell to see the SGKB-115 strike its target. Marshall stood up to loosen his tie as the projected collision time counted down in red numbers below the feed. On the screen a white flash reached down from the heavens, turning the screens white before giving way to the Kuhlfrosian carrier, split slovenly in two near its superstructure. The sight of the Kuhlfrosian carrier, rendered scrap by the first of many SADM kinetic bombardments, prompted an uproar of celebration from the bull pen.

With a firm grasp of Marshall's shoulder his associate called out, "Uncia Uncia, brother. Let's take out another."

The SADM Regional Commander, a fairly tall man dressed in a black pinstripe suit, walked out from his office onto the catwalk above the bullpen and started clapping. His slow clap drew the attention of the associates below. With their full attention he started, "Uncia Uncia, ladies and gentlemen." He pointed to the displays suspended in the center of the room and started, "I give you permission to go home to your children and tell them what a spectacular job you did today. If not for associates, the common workers like yourself, this would not be possible. First and foremost I want to thank Operations Officer Levinsson on coordinating the defensive efforts of Azaiak bay." A more robotic and monotone round of applause emerged from below to congratulate Levinsson, most of the associates' superior.

When the clapping stopped the Commander began again, "The God-Empress has just recently authorized lightning strikes across several NAS colonies and mentioned particular targets in each colony. They are as follows: the newly constructed bridges in Valtakuntia are to be targeted for SGKB-117 kinetic strikes. Thetopiat's oil drilling operations in its newly acquired lands, even we've reached a general consensus that touching oil fields are bad luck, numerous points along their canal to render it inoperable. And of course we're to continue taking out ships in Azaiak Bay." He paused to allow them to finish scribing down their orders, "Another thing, Princess Renata will be making landfall today with her Imperial Guardsmen on the Adak Isthmus. The IBN has already struck numerous defences along the Isthmus, but be ready to take out anything they couldn't. Good luck." He turned around and retreated back to his glass encased office, just off the catwalk.

Fifteen minutes after the Regional Commander's speech five more SGKB-115 kinetic projectiles were targeting Kuhlfrosian and Insui ships, two amphibious assault ships, two destroyers and another carrier were expected to sink when the projectile reached the surface of Terra. Three were bound for the newly constructed bridges in the Valtakuntian claim. After those targets would be destroyed by the lightning strikes seventeen points along Thetopiat's canal were designated for 117 lightning strikes. The even more destructive 115 lightning strikes were to hit eight oil drilling operations throughout their colony as well. Two 115 lightning strikes were to take place in Anglo France & West Germany's ports and a single one would strike their southern neighbour's ship blockading the southern port.

With ASAT operations still in progress the more stubborn of enemy satellites, those with defences against standard surface or air launched missiles, had to be dealt with to continue. This offered the perfect opportunity to employ the newly introduced EKV-P or Extra-atmospheric Kill Vehicle to de-orbit the more special satellites. The EKV-P was a small carrier vehicle equipped with sensors, navigation thrusters, and a low yield warhead that would detonate within range or upon collision with another body. Its original intent was to disable ballistic missiles and it is remotely controlled by a group of SADM employees in one of the major operations offices. The EKV-P would detach from a larger feeder satellite and with the aid of its own thrusters maneuver itself toward the target and detonate. Depending on the yield it would either completely destroy the satellite or de-orbit it for recovery by friendly forces or some other means.

As the EKV-P just left its testing stages and its ability to complete the task was questioned the DEW platforms aboard six Beringian ships in New Stradia could be employed to take out the satellites without even touching them.

First Imperial Beringian Army of the Azaiak Lowlands
Eastern Coast
IBA & IGC
Asato, Azaiak

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As more NAS ships entered into the bay and the Imperial Beringian Navy spread out to combat the colony's assailants the Northwest Airfield launched more and more aircraft into the air to protect the bay. Almost as soon as they were launched SADM detected 10 ballistic missile launches, five from within the bay itself. Without hesitating the AEGIS combat system aboard four of the Beringian warships went to work. RIM-161 SM-3s were launched to intercept the ballistic missiles before they entered their reentry stage. The megawatt class COIL was not going to be employed unless the SM-3s failed.

The God-Empress' new conscripts, numbering roughly 53,000 in total, were sent to the beach with the simplest small-arm in the Imperial Beringian Army's weaponry, the T-44 AMR. Similar in function to an HK-416 and in design to an AR-10 derivative it was simple to use and maintain; it was the Beringian AK-47.

A platoon of freed slaves emerged from the rear of a covered lorry on the beach town of Asato, the staging area for the defence of the beach. A football stadium in the east part of the town housed nearly 12,000 Tastifanian slaves. As each freed slave entered the football stadium they were awarded a cardboard box sealed with black tape that proudly proclaimed, "You're a soldier now!" in bright crimson lettering. Quentin, a slave since 2002, received the box and was perplexed by its weight. It was fairly heavy, purposefully so to root out the weaker conscripts before they progressed further inside the stadium. Once past the first checkpoint they were divided up into platoons, led by Imperial Guardsmen of Beringian and Aleutian descent.

Once Quentin was placed in a platoon the Guardsman gestured for them to open the box. Peeling back the red and black tape and folding back the panels of the box's lid the red and black banner of the Empire, folded in a manner that only presented three alternating red and black stripes of the flag, concealed its contents. Unaware of the proper treatment of the flag, one freed slave pulled the flag put of the box and placed it on the ground, much to the alarm of the platoon leader. Without hesitating he drew his Clfd .45 and kicked her to the ground before burying her face in the dirt. For the others surrounding her it was now apparent how to handle the flag. Quentin dug through the contents of the box, a uniform, most likely ill-fitting boots, a simple Kevlar helmet, a rucksack filled with small supplies, a polished sawback bayonet and scabbard. Fairly less than the standard Beringian infantryman but it was enough for the task.

One platoon over a Tastifanian refused to put on the uniform as the voice on the loudspeaker instructed. The platoon leader pulled the charging handle of his FlkA-10, chambering a round, and pulled the trigger twice, killing the dissident and a bystander. The sudden and unwarranted reaction prompted a hysterical rush in the crowd to dress with the standard Beringian battle dress. Quentin held the red and black jacket from the lapels as a Guardsman approached him and placed a Clfd .45 against his temple and said, "Accept the honour of becoming an Imperial Soldier and put on the uniform. You'll get your chance to prove your allegiance soon enough."

The sound of thousands of slaves frantically putting on uniforms was suddenly drowned out by the odd screeching of Paradise Dynamics engines. Soon enough five formations of four FP-7M Maritime Strike Bombers and two formations of six FP-10 Air Superiority Fighters passed overhead. Unbeknownst to the slaves was that the colony of Azaiak had been under siege for days due to the unwillingness to share such information. But the large formations of Beringian aircraft passing overhead as well of the thousands of newly conscripted soldiers, not even half of the whole, were enough to give it away.

Flight IR-188
Insuian Airspace
Imperial Beringian Air Service
Insuian Colony, New Stradia

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AWACS was reporting a moderately sized contingent approaching their formation from 12 o'clock high. The FP-10's speed increased to continue their flight in supercruise. Without the use of afterburners the Paradise Dynamics GH-122 engine that powered the FP-10 carried the plane forward at close to Mach 2. It was times like these when the FP-10 pilots prayed there was an FP-7E, the Imperial Air Service's electronic warfare variant of the FP-7, somewhere close by to cloak them. The FP-7Ms, along with four FP-10s, drifted away from the FP-10's flight path close to the ground to blend in with ground reflections and to bait the F-22s to chase them back in the direction they were coming from. SEAD, as undertaken on the Adak Isthmus, was to be executed with precision.

FP-7 SEAD Sortie
Kuhlfrosian Airspace
Imperial Beringian Air Service
Kuhlfrosian Colony, New Stradia

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The unstealthy nature of the God-Empress' flying bricks was an occupational hazard for all FP-7 pilots. Although a stealthy FP-7 existed, FP-7S/V, it was never fielded. The search for a stealth variant, Project 2661, ended several billion dollars later with another flying, albeit stealthy, brick. But independent of such hindrances the FP-7 and FP-7M could deal immense amounts of damage with their carried munitions and take just as much.

The dozens of cruise missiles already launched from the IBN ships had rendered much of the defensive fortifications on the Isthmus rubble. What was left to dispatch of was anything that could be used as a staging area or runway; scattering defensive efforts. The JP233's doors opened and 215 HB 876 anti-personnel mines were dispensed from five of the FP-7's two dispensers, carpeting the area and denying access to the area to all but the foolish. A rapid beeping penetrated the lead pilots helmet-mounted display but as he searched for an aircraft or plume of smoke around him there was nothing. He looked down into the floor of the plane and saw something only the HMD would allow him to see, a SAM of some sort reaching into the heavens to strike him. As the missile arced closer to him he dumped a considerable amount of chaff and flares before turning into its path, a classic move to avoid missiles.

Soon after that close call his wingman called out over the radio, "We've got MANPADS on the ground." In a standard Beringian training maneuver three FP-7s broke off from the main formation to come around for another pass while the other two barrelled closer and closer to the ground. A themobaric cluster munition detached from the FP-7's belly and tumbled toward the ground. It detonated before impact, releasing a lethal cocktail of chemicals that then ignited. The flight leader and his wingman passed over the plume of flame barrelling through the entrenchment as if it wanted to take off and fly after the FP-7 itself. The FP-7s pulled back up and into a half Cuban eight, dumping chaff and flares as they made the turn, before a MANPAD missile fatally struck the flight leader's craft. The FP-7s engines shut down completely and the jet's tail furiously burned hurling small pieces of superheated metal into the air. The pilot pulled a cord and rode his ejection seat to the relative safety of the air.

His wingman, in a dangerous maneuver, snapped right into the missiles path in an attempt to overwhelm the threat's circuitry. As the pilot turned chaff dropped out from behind the jet to confuse the missile sensors. But the turn was too wide and the chaff wasn't enough. The missile collided with the FP-7 tearing the vertical stabilizer off and damaging its exhaust, almost in the same fashion as the flight leader. The pilot quickly pulled back and the yaw to stabilize the aircraft and prevent himself from slamming into the very ground he set on fire. With his jet burning and his chances for returning the Empress burning along with it he went full afterburner and formed up with the remaining four aircraft in his formation.

As the lead pilot in the second formation caught a glint of light reflecting off something in the distance the decision was made to break Mach 2, close in on Mach 2.5, and reach the carriers before what was most likely an enemy fighter could arrive. If they gave chase they would have to contend with the Imperial Beringian Navy's arsenal of AA weapons. With the Kuhlfrosian threat caught off guard on the isthmus and dozens of their artillery positions and bunkers rendered burning piles of rubble by SEAD procedures the road was paved for the land invasion to begin. Princess Renata's Imperial Guardsmen were going to make landfall in less than an hour.

God Empress' Throne Room
West Wing of The Pyramid; Government Operations Facility
Emerald City, Beringia Proper, Old Beringia

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"It's only a matter of time until their fleets are destroyed." The commanding officer of the IGC pulled a small black book from his jacket labelled Deep Blue and placed it on the table. He combed through a list of coordinates sent to him by SADM and then looked up at the God-Empress, sitting across the marble table. Her hands clad in white elbow length gloves were scribbling something in her own notes. Upon examining the coordinates and plotting their positions on the map Braddock said, "As long as they have somewhere to fall back to they'll keep coming." Alicia took her hand and brushed an errant hair out of her eyes to look up at Braddock. With a wry smile she commanded, "So take them, take them all."

High Guardsman Braddock circled the south west of New Stradia in red ink and closed his notebook. The map, already strewn with markings and annotations couldn't take much more. He stood up and saluted, raising his right hand, palm downward, to which the God-Empress responded with a lazy raise of her right hand. Before he passed through the door he turned around and said, "Azaiak will not fall, God-Empress. You have my word."

[Anglo-France and Western Germany]

Following the crisis at war against Old Beringia caused by their missile attacks, the PM decided to take action. Recent research into lasers had permitted the construction of a laser powerful enough to take out a moving missile. The PM, at the expense of most of the year's revenue, decided to order the construction of 2,000 of these They would be deployed around the territory and on ships to defend from air strikes. However, this expensive and long task would take 6 months to be accomplished, and it wouldn't defend AFWG territory in the short term. He decided to take action that would immediately protect AFWG. With hopes of menace, the PM threatened to deploy against Old Beringia their nuclear submarines if Old Beringia directed a strike on AFWG soil. A response was still waited for...

[Kuhlfros]

Colony 2, Patriland Federation, Kuhlfros
12 FA-38s Stealth VTOL fighters roared over the isthmus, They flew in a backward regular formation, Though not as so well armed they were exponentially faster, more agile, and durable. They began letting off their specialty weapons from behind the F-7s, what they like to call "Jerries" They can target up to 6 at once and follow them, they aren't heat seeking but it actually watches its target through a 720 degree camera and once hit causes grade A explostion. They then began firing their 70 caliber Gatling auto cannon at the bogies.
At the same time Rex-45 Naval Fighters began intercepting the invasion fleet unleashing a salvo of torpedoes for the Beringians.

(More coming soon, got to get to school)

[Cerod]

The Imperial State of MexSpain does not take this threat to the highest of levels. The northern claim will have its defenses at the ready with a force of 72,000 Spanish Imperial Marines, 800 tanks, 500 artillery pieces, 300 AA guns. Our artillery guns will defend the coastline from Cerodings forces. Our Imperial Navy will send a fleet to confront the Cerodings naval fleet. Our fleet will contain 6 destroyers, 12 cruisers, 10 frigates, 8 submarines, and 1 aircraft carrier.

On the Beaches...

Seeing Cerods landing forces coming closer to the beach, our artillery guns begin to fire upon them. Our marines at the ready to attack the aggressors. The first enemy wave lands on the beach being ripped apart by machine gun fire and artillery fire. Land mines begin to go off as the enemy force begins to push up the beach. Our Spanish Marines radio for air strikes. Our Imperial Air Force sends fighter-bomber planes to confront the enemy soldiers on the ground. Success on the beaches, as enemy forces begin to fall back to the sea.

Naval Front.....

As the Spanish Imperial Naval Fleet begins to get closer to the claim they spot the enemy naval fleet and engage.

OOC:
Hold on my previous post said I was just stationed in the sea, I have not stormed the beaches. Please desist from Godmodding

[Navorgska]

As the Rubian scout plane surveys the Navorgskan-held shorelines, much of the scene below is that of the scarred craters and abandoned trenches. While no visible defenses are seen, the occasional outpost is spotted on the ground not far from the coasts. However, ideal landing points are littered with anti-armor fortifications, and other obstacles making an amphibious assault difficult. Rather large outposts are located not far from these ideal landing points.

The plane was only able to survey a portion of the coastline before being shot down by a patrol of Mw-300 Multirole Fighters. [[ OoC: I'll outline the area surveyed in a bit. ]]

Meanwhile, MexSpain's attempt to bombard the Navorgskan military installations and other key targets with various assortments of missiles was nearly a complete failure due to the advanced form of electronic counter-measures used by the Navorgskan military, in some cases, missiles were shot down before even managing to move safely away from the area it was launched from, bringing the missiles flying down onto the Spanish soldiers who launched them, although these events happened rarely.

The introduction of unmanned drones into the war was not much of a problem, as the Navorgskan military simply adapted to already developed tactics for dealing with such issues. Soldiers often used electromagnetic pulse grenades to effectively shut down unmanned drones, leaving them abandoned in the scenes of war. Although the number of casualties rose slightly, it made no realistic impact on the war itself, and the Navorgskan military concerned itself with fighting more tactically adept enemies like the Rubian Army attempting to advance on the newly established defensive line.

[Rubian Empire]

With the camera on the scout plane, the Rubian forces know knew exactly what defences Navorgska had at the beach and where. The fleet would begin bombarding the heavy defenses at the beaches with the high firepower of the battleships. The rest of the fleet would also take defensive positions in case of a Navorgskan counter attack.

At the defensive line the battle would slowly begin to turn in the favour of the alliance, however the battle was still undecided. Navorgskan defenders were having problems fighting off both the soldiers in the trenches and the waves of infantry advancing at them, this in addition to the sniper teams would simply be to much for many defenders to handle. Several squads of Rubian special forces were sent over the parts of the line that were held by the alliance, advancing towards the mortars located behind the defences. Their aim was to take the mortar teams by surprise, capturing the equipment intact, but leaving no survivors. Bombing runs on the parts of the line that were still controlled by Navorgskan forces would become more and more frequent as allied forces destroyed or captured more anti-air defences.

Rubian infantry


Rubian battle tank


Rubian special forces


Rubian sniper

[Cerod]

The Hibernian Empire of Cerod

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Letter Title: A request to purchase land from Kuhlfros
To: Kuhlfros
From: Cerod
Encryption Level: High
Formality: Formal

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Message: The Oireachtas of the Hibernian Empire of Cerod proposes to purchase the remainder, or part, of your westernmost overseas territories for a price of your choosing. We make this request in the continuing peace between our both nations. We wish to cast-aside the ongoing conflict in the north, between the nation of Cerod and the nation of MexSpain. We make this wish in an effort to expand our nation peacefully, through transactions rather than military involvement. We wait for your reply eagerly.

MAP UPDATE

[Cerod]

One kilometers inside MexSpanish waters, 19th of February, 3:54 am

In light of the recent threat against the fleet of Cerod, an order came from headquarters in New Panc, to withdraw from MexSpanish waters without military provocation. War has been aborted.

International waters outside MexSpanish waters, 19th of February, 6.45 am

The blockade has been removed from MexSpanish waters. According a government mandate, once the navy is in international waters it is free from attack- any attack upon the navy in international waters is an attack upon the government and must be treated as such.

[MexSpain]

With the war raging on with Navorgska, Spanish Forces begin to launch hit and run attacks on enemy forces on the beaches of MexSpain's western claim. The Spanish Force number 2,000 marines, 150 tanks, and 120 artillery pieces. Our forces retreated before Navorgska's forces knew what was going on, this continued for several days. The end result cost the lives of 200 Spanish Imperial Marines, 10 tanks and the retreat of Navorgska's forces on the strategic beach's. With the sudden advanced form of electronic counter-measures Navorgka had we begin to target them with artillery barrages non-stop and our air force launches dumb bombs on Navorgska lines. We will begin to assemble a force of 150,000 Spanish Imperial Marines, 375 tanks, 120 flamethrower tanks, 200 artillery pieces, 100 AA vehicles, and 250 armored mine sweeper vehicles.


Tactical Map

Battle Field.....
As the mine sweeps begin to finish clearing the mine field, machine gun fire erupts from Navorgska lines. The marines call for artillery strike to begin as they make their way towards the lines, following behind tanks. As they begin to reach the lines many see tanks burning and the fellow marines wounded, but they continue to press onward on into the enemy lines. Overwhelmed Navorgska's forces begin to prepare for hand to hand combat some begin to retreat after hearing the battle cries of our marines. Spanish Imperial Marines begin to flood Navorgskas first lines of trench's resorting to hand to hand combat. Our flame thrower tanks race on to clear the second trench, followed by Spanish marines.


Spanish Imperial Marines rushing at Navorgska lines


Spanish Imperial Tanks racing to Navorgskas lines and flamethrower tanks engaging enemy lines.


Artillery Firing on the enemy.

Hours Later......
With the first trench secured by Spanish Imperial Marines, other trenches begin to fall under our control causing a gape between Navorgska lines

[Kuhlfros]

The Hibernian Empire of Cerod

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Letter Title: A request to purchase land from Kuhlfros
To: Kuhlfros
From: Cerod
Encryption Level: High
Formality: Formal

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Message: The Oireachtas of the Hibernian Empire of Cerod proposes to purchase the remainder, or part, of your westernmost overseas territories for a price of your choosing. We make this request in the continuing peace between our both nations. We wish to cast-aside the ongoing conflict in the north, between the nation of Cerod and the nation of MexSpain. We make this wish in an effort to expand our nation peacefully, through transactions rather than military involvement. We wait for your reply eagerly.

MAP UPDATE

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OOC: Declined

Presidential Office, Cruce Drive, Trinity City, Kuhlfros..
President Terry sat at his desk. He thought for hours on how to stop the SAMD. Just then a crazy idea happened. He called for his High General and whispered the plan....

Veridian Space and Aeronautics Base, Northern Kuhlfros shore.
50 large EMP rockets launched from the base, followed by a shuttle carrying 4 astronauts. They would soon reach their target where they would hack it manually and use it against the creators, study its design, then dismantle it.

[Rubian Empire]

One kilometers inside MexSpanish waters, 19th of February, 3:54 am

In light of the recent threat against the fleet of Cerod, an order came from headquarters in New Panc, to withdraw from MexSpanish waters without military provocation. War has been aborted.

International waters outside MexSpanish waters, 19th of February, 6.45 am

The blockade has been removed from MexSpanish waters. According a government mandate, once the navy is in international waters it is free from attack- any attack upon the navy in international waters is an attack upon the government and must be treated as such.

Official document
To: Cerod
From: Rubian Empire

The emperor would like to express his gratitude. We believe Cerod made the right decision in pulling out of MexSpanish waters. The Empire is still interested in iron trade with your nation. In addition, we are wondering wether you are still aiming to gain more land through military means. If this interests you, the Emperor would like to offer you a proposition. A swift reply would be preferable.

Signed
Leo Lascaris
Imperial Diplomat of his majesty the Emperor

[Kuhlfros]

SADM HQ
Carlisle AFB
Strategic Air Defence and Monitoring
Emerald City, Beringia Proper, Old Beringia

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The large screens that almost hovered above the bullpen displayed a relay from a surveillance drone circling the battle unfolding in Azaiak Bay. With anticipation the SADM employees looked up as if bound by a spell to see the SGKB-115 strike its target. Marshall stood up to loosen his tie as the projected collision time counted down in red numbers below the feed. On the screen a white flash reached down from the heavens, turning the screens white before giving way to the Kuhlfrosian carrier, split slovenly in two near its superstructure. The sight of the Kuhlfrosian carrier, rendered scrap by the first of many SADM kinetic bombardments, prompted an uproar of celebration from the bull pen.

With a firm grasp of Marshall's shoulder his associate called out, "Uncia Uncia, brother. Let's take out another."

The SADM Regional Commander, a fairly tall man dressed in a black pinstripe suit, walked out from his office onto the catwalk above the bullpen and started clapping. His slow clap drew the attention of the associates below. With their full attention he started, "Uncia Uncia, ladies and gentlemen." He pointed to the displays suspended in the center of the room and started, "I give you permission to go home to your children and tell them what a spectacular job you did today. If not for associates, the common workers like yourself, this would not be possible. First and foremost I want to thank Operations Officer Levinsson on coordinating the defensive efforts of Azaiak bay." A more robotic and monotone round of applause emerged from below to congratulate Levinsson, most of the associates' superior.

When the clapping stopped the Commander began again, "The God-Empress has just recently authorized lightning strikes across several NAS colonies and mentioned particular targets in each colony. They are as follows: the newly constructed bridges in Valtakuntia are to be targeted for SGKB-117 kinetic strikes. Thetopiat's oil drilling operations in its newly acquired lands, even we've reached a general consensus that touching oil fields are bad luck, numerous points along their canal to render it inoperable. And of course we're to continue taking out ships in Azaiak Bay." He paused to allow them to finish scribing down their orders, "Another thing, Princess Renata will be making landfall today with her Imperial Guardsmen on the Adak Isthmus. The IBN has already struck numerous defences along the Isthmus, but be ready to take out anything they couldn't. Good luck." He turned around and retreated back to his glass encased office, just off the catwalk.

Fifteen minutes after the Regional Commander's speech five more SGKB-115 kinetic projectiles were targeting Kuhlfrosian and Insui ships, two amphibious assault ships, two destroyers and another carrier were expected to sink when the projectile reached the surface of Terra. Three were bound for the newly constructed bridges in the Valtakuntian claim. After those targets would be destroyed by the lightning strikes seventeen points along Thetopiat's canal were designated for 117 lightning strikes. The even more destructive 115 lightning strikes were to hit eight oil drilling operations throughout their colony as well. Two 115 lightning strikes were to take place in Anglo France & West Germany's ports and a single one would strike their southern neighbour's ship blockading the southern port.

With ASAT operations still in progress the more stubborn of enemy satellites, those with defences against standard surface or air launched missiles, had to be dealt with to continue. This offered the perfect opportunity to employ the newly introduced EKV-P or Extra-atmospheric Kill Vehicle to de-orbit the more special satellites. The EKV-P was a small carrier vehicle equipped with sensors, navigation thrusters, and a low yield warhead that would detonate within range or upon collision with another body. Its original intent was to disable ballistic missiles and it is remotely controlled by a group of SADM employees in one of the major operations offices. The EKV-P would detach from a larger feeder satellite and with the aid of its own thrusters maneuver itself toward the target and detonate. Depending on the yield it would either completely destroy the satellite or de-orbit it for recovery by friendly forces or some other means.

As the EKV-P just left its testing stages and its ability to complete the task was questioned the DEW platforms aboard six Beringian ships in New Stradia could be employed to take out the satellites without even touching them.

First Imperial Beringian Army of the Azaiak Lowlands
Eastern Coast
IBA & IGC
Asato, Azaiak

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As more NAS ships entered into the bay and the Imperial Beringian Navy spread out to combat the colony's assailants the Northwest Airfield launched more and more aircraft into the air to protect the bay. Almost as soon as they were launched SADM detected 10 ballistic missile launches, five from within the bay itself. Without hesitating the AEGIS combat system aboard four of the Beringian warships went to work. RIM-161 SM-3s were launched to intercept the ballistic missiles before they entered their reentry stage. The megawatt class COIL was not going to be employed unless the SM-3s failed.

The God-Empress' new conscripts, numbering roughly 53,000 in total, were sent to the beach with the simplest small-arm in the Imperial Beringian Army's weaponry, the T-44 AMR. Similar in function to an HK-416 and in design to an AR-10 derivative it was simple to use and maintain; it was the Beringian AK-47.

A platoon of freed slaves emerged from the rear of a covered lorry on the beach town of Asato, the staging area for the defence of the beach. A football stadium in the east part of the town housed nearly 12,000 Tastifanian slaves. As each freed slave entered the football stadium they were awarded a cardboard box sealed with black tape that proudly proclaimed, "You're a soldier now!" in bright crimson lettering. Quentin, a slave since 2002, received the box and was perplexed by its weight. It was fairly heavy, purposefully so to root out the weaker conscripts before they progressed further inside the stadium. Once past the first checkpoint they were divided up into platoons, led by Imperial Guardsmen of Beringian and Aleutian descent.

Once Quentin was placed in a platoon the Guardsman gestured for them to open the box. Peeling back the red and black tape and folding back the panels of the box's lid the red and black banner of the Empire, folded in a manner that only presented three alternating red and black stripes of the flag, concealed its contents. Unaware of the proper treatment of the flag, one freed slave pulled the flag put of the box and placed it on the ground, much to the alarm of the platoon leader. Without hesitating he drew his Clfd .45 and kicked her to the ground before burying her face in the dirt. For the others surrounding her it was now apparent how to handle the flag. Quentin dug through the contents of the box, a uniform, most likely ill-fitting boots, a simple Kevlar helmet, a rucksack filled with small supplies, a polished sawback bayonet and scabbard. Fairly less than the standard Beringian infantryman but it was enough for the task.

One platoon over a Tastifanian refused to put on the uniform as the voice on the loudspeaker instructed. The platoon leader pulled the charging handle of his FlkA-10, chambering a round, and pulled the trigger twice, killing the dissident and a bystander. The sudden and unwarranted reaction prompted a hysterical rush in the crowd to dress with the standard Beringian battle dress. Quentin held the red and black jacket from the lapels as a Guardsman approached him and placed a Clfd .45 against his temple and said, "Accept the honour of becoming an Imperial Soldier and put on the uniform. You'll get your chance to prove your allegiance soon enough."

The sound of thousands of slaves frantically putting on uniforms was suddenly drowned out by the odd screeching of Paradise Dynamics engines. Soon enough five formations of four FP-7M Maritime Strike Bombers and two formations of six FP-10 Air Superiority Fighters passed overhead. Unbeknownst to the slaves was that the colony of Azaiak had been under siege for days due to the unwillingness to share such information. But the large formations of Beringian aircraft passing overhead as well of the thousands of newly conscripted soldiers, not even half of the whole, were enough to give it away.

Flight IR-188
Insuian Airspace
Imperial Beringian Air Service
Insuian Colony, New Stradia

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AWACS was reporting a moderately sized contingent approaching their formation from 12 o'clock high. The FP-10's speed increased to continue their flight in supercruise. Without the use of afterburners the Paradise Dynamics GH-122 engine that powered the FP-10 carried the plane forward at close to Mach 2. It was times like these when the FP-10 pilots prayed there was an FP-7E, the Imperial Air Service's electronic warfare variant of the FP-7, somewhere close by to cloak them. The FP-7Ms, along with four FP-10s, drifted away from the FP-10's flight path close to the ground to blend in with ground reflections and to bait the F-22s to chase them back in the direction they were coming from. SEAD, as undertaken on the Adak Isthmus, was to be executed with precision.

FP-7 SEAD Sortie
Kuhlfrosian Airspace
Imperial Beringian Air Service
Kuhlfrosian Colony, New Stradia

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The unstealthy nature of the God-Empress' flying bricks was an occupational hazard for all FP-7 pilots. Although a stealthy FP-7 existed, FP-7S/V, it was never fielded. The search for a stealth variant, Project 2661, ended several billion dollars later with another flying, albeit stealthy, brick. But independent of such hindrances the FP-7 and FP-7M could deal immense amounts of damage with their carried munitions and take just as much.

The dozens of cruise missiles already launched from the IBN ships had rendered much of the defensive fortifications on the Isthmus rubble. What was left to dispatch of was anything that could be used as a staging area or runway; scattering defensive efforts. The JP233's doors opened and 215 HB 876 anti-personnel mines were dispensed from five of the FP-7's two dispensers, carpeting the area and denying access to the area to all but the foolish. A rapid beeping penetrated the lead pilots helmet-mounted display but as he searched for an aircraft or plume of smoke around him there was nothing. He looked down into the floor of the plane and saw something only the HMD would allow him to see, a SAM of some sort reaching into the heavens to strike him. As the missile arced closer to him he dumped a considerable amount of chaff and flares before turning into its path, a classic move to avoid missiles.

Soon after that close call his wingman called out over the radio, "We've got MANPADS on the ground." In a standard Beringian training maneuver three FP-7s broke off from the main formation to come around for another pass while the other two barrelled closer and closer to the ground. A themobaric cluster munition detached from the FP-7's belly and tumbled toward the ground. It detonated before impact, releasing a lethal cocktail of chemicals that then ignited. The flight leader and his wingman passed over the plume of flame barrelling through the entrenchment as if it wanted to take off and fly after the FP-7 itself. The FP-7s pulled back up and into a half Cuban eight, dumping chaff and flares as they made the turn, before a MANPAD missile fatally struck the flight leader's craft. The FP-7s engines shut down completely and the jet's tail furiously burned hurling small pieces of superheated metal into the air. The pilot pulled a cord and rode his ejection seat to the relative safety of the air.

His wingman, in a dangerous maneuver, snapped right into the missiles path in an attempt to overwhelm the threat's circuitry. As the pilot turned chaff dropped out from behind the jet to confuse the missile sensors. But the turn was too wide and the chaff wasn't enough. The missile collided with the FP-7 tearing the vertical stabilizer off and damaging its exhaust, almost in the same fashion as the flight leader. The pilot quickly pulled back and the yaw to stabilize the aircraft and prevent himself from slamming into the very ground he set on fire. With his jet burning and his chances for returning the Empress burning along with it he went full afterburner and formed up with the remaining four aircraft in his formation.

As the lead pilot in the second formation caught a glint of light reflecting off something in the distance the decision was made to break Mach 2, close in on Mach 2.5, and reach the carriers before what was most likely an enemy fighter could arrive. If they gave chase they would have to contend with the Imperial Beringian Navy's arsenal of AA weapons. With the Kuhlfrosian threat caught off guard on the isthmus and dozens of their artillery positions and bunkers rendered burning piles of rubble by SEAD procedures the road was paved for the land invasion to begin. Princess Renata's Imperial Guardsmen were going to make landfall in less than an hour.

God Empress' Throne Room
West Wing of The Pyramid; Government Operations Facility
Emerald City, Beringia Proper, Old Beringia

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"It's only a matter of time until their fleets are destroyed." The commanding officer of the IGC pulled a small black book from his jacket labelled Deep Blue and placed it on the table. He combed through a list of coordinates sent to him by SADM and then looked up at the God-Empress, sitting across the marble table. Her hands clad in white elbow length gloves were scribbling something in her own notes. Upon examining the coordinates and plotting their positions on the map Braddock said, "As long as they have somewhere to fall back to they'll keep coming." Alicia took her hand and brushed an errant hair out of her eyes to look up at Braddock. With a wry smile she commanded, "So take them, take them all."

High Guardsman Braddock circled the south west of New Stradia in red ink and closed his notebook. The map, already strewn with markings and annotations couldn't take much more. He stood up and saluted, raising his right hand, palm downward, to which the God-Empress responded with a lazy raise of her right hand. Before he passed through the door he turned around and said, "Azaiak will not fall, God-Empress. You have my word."

(OOC: Yah uhh 10 were from my colony but there where several Missle cruisers no to mention attack submarines.)

[Kuhlfros]

Fort Contrint, Colony 3
Men cheered as a fleet of fifteen warships came to shore straight from Kuhlfros.
3 Carriers
4 Destroyers
2 Attack Submarines
5 Aquatic Assault Docks
1 Missile Cruiser.
They watched as victorious gunfire rung through the port. Reinforcements.... It was rumored that they would help AFWG with the Beringian Attack fleet then direct towards Aziak.
It was true....

[Navorgska]

As the melee ensues in the trenches, Rubian soldiers find themselves in a challenging situation, with many of the Navorgskan soldiers having been extensively trained in melee combat to perform more adequately in trench warfare. While the melee combat in the trenches was at a standstill, Rubian special forces found themselves in combat with soldiers rushing to reinforce the trenches. Squads of armored soldiers accompanied these soldiers attempting to reinforce the vital areas taken by the Rubian forces. To their dismay, their bullets were unable to deter these hulking soldiers, many of whom were armed with StL14s or personal miniguns.

Meanwhile, miles away from these battles, MexSpain's attempt to divide Army Group Ausland and the XXXI Expeditionary Legion proved to be more difficult than expected. With many of the unmanned mine-clearing vehicles being destroyed by entrenched soldiers, the threat of landmines was still present. In spite of this, the Spanish soldiers attempted to charge these trenches anyway. Not being as fortified as the huge defensive line Rubia was attempting to seize, Spanish armor was not as troubled by anti-armor fortifications as the Rubian armor. To counter this lack of fortifications, nearby MV-9 Multirole VTOLs were called to perform strafing runs on the advancing Spanish forces.

[[ OoC: Both of you determine your casualties. ]]

[MexSpain]

With an estimated 2,000 dead and 6,000 wounded Spanish Marines begin to fortify trenches gained from the attack against Navorgska. The dead and wounded would evacuated from the battle by medical transport helicopter. The remaining force about 142,000 Spanish Marines, 285 tanks, 100 flamethrower tanks, 200 artillery, 100 AA vehicles, and 182 armored mine sweeper vehicles. With the threat of strafe runs by Navorgska, we begin to move up the AA ( Anti-Air) vehicles to cover the remaining forces from air strikes. Our Imperial Air Force send 12 predator drones to strike enemy forces and a supply convoy to set to send supplies to the marines on the front. As well as reinforcement is set to begin moving to aid the forces of MexSpain on the front with Navorgska. Another 80 tanks will be sent to the front along with 10,000 Spanish Imperial Marines. With the supply convoy 100 anti-air guns will be set to be placed on the front.

Battle Front....

Hand to hand combat has resulted to the ugliest part of the war yet. With many Spanish and Navorgska forces dead this war drags on. Spanish Imperial Marines begin to take control of the first series of trenches from Navorgska at a high cost. Tanks burn from being hit by mines and rockets. The consist barrage of artillery fire looms the air. Still our marines are determined to defend their claim. With the threat of another attack by enemy forces, our marines are on high alert.

[Kuhlfros]

Low orbit space
The shuttle and the rockets orbit earth for a time being then are either controlled or authorized to reach the SAMD, The rockets would get there first shutting down the orbital weapon, then the astronauts would leave the shuttle and jet pack to the SAMD, hack it, get its design, shoot it for a while, then dismantle it so it would not be used again.
The authorization of locating the target has been sent, the Rockets race to the target while the shuttle moves slower so that it will not be effected by the electro magnetic pulse

[Rubian Empire]

Rubian special forces would quickly fall back as they met heavy resistance. Meanwhile soldiers in the occupied parts of the trenches would open fire upon the Navorgskan soldiers rushing to reinforce the line, turning the Navorgskan defences against them. The combat in the trenches themselves had no clear victor, both sides fighting for control. However the extra support from Rubian infantry charging the line, sniper teams, artillery, aircraft and missiles would keep the battle going in alliance favour. Meanwhile the vital sections of the line under alliance controll would be used to transport Rubian tanks across the line. All Navorgskan anti-tank defences in the area was taken down as the trenches were under alliance controll, and most the mines in the area were either disabled or set off. Rubian tanks would be more than a match for the advancing Navorgskan infantry, using their machine guns as well as their main gun to destroy the advancing Navorgskan troops. These tanks were also able to destroy the armored troops, as their miniguns had little to no effect on them. As the advancing Navorgskan troops were occupied trying to fight Rubian tanks, several groups of special forces would manage to slip through, again heading for the mortar positions. Rubian infantry in the trenches also started using flamethrowers, which was extremely lethal in the confined space. Flamethrower infantry would be able to cover the entire area infront of them with fire, killing anything close by. This would mean many defenders never even got to use melee combat, however Rubian military also had extensive training. Some Rubian elite infantry were also equipped with actual swords, mostly for ceremonial reasons. But they were free to use them should they so choose.

((As I said casualties for both sides should be decided after the battle. I believe both sides have heavy casualties, especialy now that my tanks are basically running over your infantry with few casualties.))

[Cerod]

Official document
To: Cerod
From: Rubian Empire

The emperor would like to express his gratitude. We believe Cerod made the right decision in pulling out of MexSpanish waters. The Empire is still interested in iron trade with your nation. In addition, we are wondering wether you are still aiming to gain more land through military means. If this interests you, the Emperor would like to offer you a proposition. A swift reply would be preferable.

Signed
Leo Lascaris
Imperial Diplomat of his majesty the Emperor

The Hibernian Empire of Cerod

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Letter Title: A response to the Rubian Empire
To: Rubian Empire
From: Cerod
Encryption Level: High
Formality: Semi-Formal

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Message: Although we are reluctant to proceed with military action we, the Oireachtasm, are intrigued by both your offer of iron trade and a possible military alliance. We, the Oireachtas, find it foolish to enter in a war without adequate military assistance. We prefer to attack a smaller nation to avoid aggravating a larger and quite more substantial nation and losing a large number of troops and gaining assured destruction in the process. We await your reply eagerly.

[Rubian Empire]

Official document
To: Cerod
From: Rubian Empire

The emperor would like to express his gratitude. We believe Cerod made the right decision in pulling out of MexSpanish waters. The Empire is still interested in iron trade with your nation. In addition, we are wondering wether you are still aiming to gain more land through military means. If this interests you, the Emperor would like to offer you a proposition. A swift reply would be preferable.

Signed
Leo Lascaris
Imperial Diplomat of his majesty the Emperor

The Hibernian Empire of Cerod

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Letter Title: A response to the Rubian Empire
To: Rubian Empire
From: Cerod
Encryption Level: High
Formality: Semi-Formal

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Message: Although we are reluctant to proceed with military action we, the Oireachtasm, are intrigued by both your offer of iron trade and a possible military alliance. We, the Oireachtas, find it foolish to enter in a war without adequate military assistance. We prefer to attack a smaller nation to avoid aggravating a larger and quite more substantial nation and losing a large number of troops and gaining assured destruction in the process. We await your reply eagerly.

Official document
To: Cerod
From: Rubian Empire

It pleases me that you are considering a trade relationship between our two nations. I am also willing to make a military alliance, but this would involve Cerod joining the war with Navorgska. The powers of Lancasteros, MexSpain and my Rubian Empire are all currently invading Navogska, and your aid could no doubt bring great riches to your nation. Although Navorgska is not small and weak, this only makes the reward even greater. You border Navorgska, and they should not be expecting an attack from you. All the land taken in this war will be split between the 4 powers once the war is over. This is to prevent one nation destroying all the armies and another gaining all the land.

The Empire would welcome your help in this war, and hope you accept. I see a long and rewarding relationship between our nations. We hope for a swift and positive reply.

Signed
Matthaios Angelos
Emperor of the Ruby Hills

[Cerod]

The Hibernian Empire of Cerod

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Letter Title: A response to the Rubian Empire
To: Rubian Empire
From: Cerod
Encryption Level: High
Formality: Semi-Formal

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Message: Although we are reluctant to proceed with military action we, the Oireachtasm, are intrigued by both your offer of iron trade and a possible military alliance. We, the Oireachtas, find it foolish to enter in a war without adequate military assistance. We prefer to attack a smaller nation to avoid aggravating a larger and quite more substantial nation and losing a large number of troops and gaining assured destruction in the process. We await your reply eagerly.

Official document
To: Cerod
From: Rubian Empire

It pleases me that you are considering a trade relationship between our two nations. I am also willing to make a military alliance, but this would involve Cerod joining the war with Navorgska. The powers of Lancasteros, MexSpain and my Rubian Empire are all currently invading Navogska, and your aid could no doubt bring great riches to your nation. Although Navorgska is not small and weak, this only makes the reward even greater. You border Navorgska, and they should not be expecting an attack from you. All the land taken in this war will be split between the 4 powers once the war is over. This is to prevent one nation destroying all the armies and another gaining all the land.

The Empire would welcome your help in this war, and hope you accept. I see a long and rewarding relationship between our nations. We hope for a swift and positive reply.

Signed
Matthaios Angelos
Emperor of the Ruby Hills

The Hibernian Empire of Cerod

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Letter Title: In response to the Rubian Empire
To: Rubian Empire
From: Cerod
Encryption Level: High
Formality: Semi-Formal

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Message: Despite the fact we actively wish for a military alliance, we regret to inform you that we wish to attach some conditions to our acceptance offer:
(i) We do not want the annihilation of the Navorgskian nation, however, we hope for smaller Navorgskian nation stripped of air force and navy.
(ii) We want military protection, in the event of retaliation attacks from Navorgksa, in the event we join the war.
(iii) We want a completely fair divide up of lands invaded.
The above are our conditions on joining the war, no more, no less.[/quote]

[Rubian Empire]

Official document
To: Cerod
From: Rubian Empire

It pleases me that you are considering a trade relationship between our two nations. I am also willing to make a military alliance, but this would involve Cerod joining the war with Navorgska. The powers of Lancasteros, MexSpain and my Rubian Empire are all currently invading Navogska, and your aid could no doubt bring great riches to your nation. Although Navorgska is not small and weak, this only makes the reward even greater. You border Navorgska, and they should not be expecting an attack from you. All the land taken in this war will be split between the 4 powers once the war is over. This is to prevent one nation destroying all the armies and another gaining all the land.

The Empire would welcome your help in this war, and hope you accept. I see a long and rewarding relationship between our nations. We hope for a swift and positive reply.

Signed
Matthaios Angelos
Emperor of the Ruby Hills

The Hibernian Empire of Cerod

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Letter Title: In response to the Rubian Empire
To: Rubian Empire
From: Cerod
Encryption Level: High
Formality: Semi-Formal

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Message: Despite the fact we actively wish for a military alliance, we regret to inform you that we wish to attach some conditions to our acceptance offer:
(i) We do not want the annihilation of the Navorgskian nation, however, we hope for smaller Navorgskian nation stripped of air force and navy.
(ii) We want military protection, in the event of retaliation attacks from Navorgksa, in the event we join the war.
(iii) We want a completely fair divide up of lands invaded.
The above are our conditions on joining the war, no more, no less.

Official document
To: Cerod
From: Rubian Empire

I will reply to each point in turn.

(1) We have no intention of destroying Navorgska completely.

(2) We are together in this war. However Rubian military will prioritize their own nation over others. If military assistance is available, it will be sent.

(3) The dividing of land is agreed upon by all nations of the alliance. Some nations wish for less land than others, and this has been discussed in the past. We will not force nations to take more land than they want. However it will be split so that every nation gets it part, and the part that they wish for.

This is the agreement of the 3 nations already in the war.

[Cerod]

The Hibernian Empire of Cerod

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Letter Title: In response to the Rubian Empire
To: Rubian Empire
From: Cerod
Encryption Level: High
Formality: Semi-Formal

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Message: Despite the fact we actively wish for a military alliance, we regret to inform you that we wish to attach some conditions to our acceptance offer:
(i) We do not want the annihilation of the Navorgskian nation, however, we hope for smaller Navorgskian nation stripped of air force and navy.
(ii) We want military protection, in the event of retaliation attacks from Navorgksa, in the event we join the war.
(iii) We want a completely fair divide up of lands invaded.
The above are our conditions on joining the war, no more, no less.

Official document
To: Cerod
From: Rubian Empire

I will reply to each point in turn.

(1) We have no intention of destroying Navorgska completely.

(2) We are together in this war. However Rubian military will prioritize their own nation over others. If military assistance is available, it will be sent.

(3) The dividing of land is agreed upon by all nations of the alliance. Some nations wish for less land than others, and this has been discussed in the past. We will not force nations to take more land than they want. However it will be split so that every nation gets it part, and the part that they wish for.

This is the agreement of the 3 nations already in the war.

The Empire of Cerod officially joins the war