Organization of Democracies War Forum 2

[The Imperial Space Navy]

His majesty has become perplexed by Nelly, and is ignoring all other conversation. He asks her to dance, and they dance for a long, long time, talking the whole dance. They then go back and get drinks, and keep talking.

|Acting as Nelly|

I take a decent swig from my glass of ale. Scotch whiskey, circa 1871. That was a good year. Daddy really pulled out all the stops on this party. I can't remember the last time he cracked out this much high quality booze. After a quick look around the room, confirming that he was once again being his typical stylish fool of a self, I return to looking at the man in front of me. His name was Mac Duff. Apparently he was the king of one of the newer sovereignties that had sprung up. He seemed nice enough, was a pretty good looker, and a splendid dancer. Still...

Awkwardly forming the words, I asked, "So, you're the ruler of Emerald Coast, right? In Scandanavia? Dad's told me alot about when he fought their warlords. He said they were strong and fearless. Even Cavardia never truly reigned them in. How'd you manage? Did you fight them yourself, too? Dad said he almost died on the front lines in the Northern War..." Shit! I was rambling again. This is why I try and never open my mouth. I quickly turn and look away, embarrassed with myself while I waited for an answer.

[Emerald Coast]

(Comes down from helicopter) hello would anyone like to assist me in reforging the british empire?

... Maybe...

[The Imperial Space Navy]

Currently, Therrin is sharpening his sword. Ren, who tends to act a little strange around other women, is talking to some of the young women at the party. The delegate from Yedsith region is trying to hide his consumption of alcohol from the other members of the delegacy. The delegate from Unithuprin Region, the other woman on the trip, is speaking with a member of Telgara's guard. The delegate from Permillion is wandering aimlessly about. The last delegate is nowhere to be seen...

I watch bemusedly as all the CP delegates sort of blunder about aimlessly and attempt to socialize. A confusing sight, it was. Were my women more attractive than theirs? Are women rare there? Are his delegates just that socially awkward? Oh well... In the mean time I continue to drink with the Prince of Sylvanna as the situation with Khan the Red escalates.

[Emerald Coast]

His majesty has become perplexed by Nelly, and is ignoring all other conversation. He asks her to dance, and they dance for a long, long time, talking the whole dance. They then go back and get drinks, and keep talking.

|Acting as Nelly|

I take a decent swig from my glass of ale. Scotch whiskey, circa 1871. That was a good year. Daddy really pulled out all the stops on this party. I can't remember the last time he cracked out this much high quality booze. After a quick look around the room, confirming that he was once again being his typical stylish fool of a self, I return to looking at the man in front of me. His name was Mac Duff. Apparently he was the king of one of the newer sovereignties that had sprung up. He seemed nice enough, was a pretty good looker, and a splendid dancer. Still...

Awkwardly forming the words, I asked, "So, you're the ruler of Emerald Coast, right? In Scandanavia? Dad's told me alot about when he fought their warlords. He said they were strong and fearless. Even Cavardia never truly reigned them in. How'd you manage? Did you fight them yourself, too? Dad said he almost died on the front lines in the Northern War..." Shit! I was rambling again. This is why I try and never open my mouth. I quickly turn and look away, embarrassed with myself while I waited for an answer.

I quickly answer seeing her blush and say" Yes, I did fight in the wars, with the Marines Corps. I saw action in the areas of my homeland, and also around the globe. The war lords weren't a major problem any way. Most were easily persuaded to stop their ways and join our cause. We are still having trouble in Finland though. I was there last year, with the 3rd Marines. My unit, 1st Battalion, got cut off for a month in Finland. Most of that time we carried out guerrilla attacks, and when we were not out in the field, we were waiting and reading novels and non fiction. At least I was. But time was scarce, so i did most of my reading on the boat ride back to Oslo, 6 months after the cutoff took place. After our company got cut off, we stayed in Sweden, and had to fight a lot of tough warlords. At the Battle of the 3 Mountain Passes, we had to charge the mountain positions, which took 4 hours to take all the positions on the first mountain. That was the last battle before the Warlord fell and was exiled to Midmer." His majesty the says" That is only a small blurb about me. Tell me about yourself. Where are you from? What do you like to do? What do you do professionally?, etc."

[The Imperial Space Navy]

FLASH: The incident with Khan the Red has escalated further! With CP closing in and the Empire preparing to open fire, what will Khan do?

Reporters, who are keeping at a distance, tell us that a few major incidents have occured. Apparently, upon the receiving of the threats from the I.C. and C.P., a few thousand of the independents attempted to leave, and were quickly surrounded and killed by the Khan. A few hours afterwards, the Cavardian soldiers did the same, however, it seems that they fought their way out with no casualties on their end, and are currently marching to the Midmer Eastern Seaboard. Khan the Red also mobilized his forces and is marching South. It would appear he has no intentions of complying with the demands of the Sovereign nations. This will end in bloodshed, without a doubt.

[Emerald Coast]

The Kingdom of The Emerald Coast is opening a new part of it's military: The Emerald Coast Foreign Legion
All Foreign volunteers are welcome to join. Promises as follows:
See the world
Fight for Peace and Justice
Get Emerald Coast citizenship
And much more!

[Emerald Coast]

The Kingdom of the Emerald Coast is laying claim to all of Scandinavia.

[The Imperial Space Navy]

The Kingdom of the Emerald Coast is laying claim to all of Scandinavia.

Unless another nation wishes to dispute this claim, I see no reason to stop him. Of course, he will need to suppress the warlord's that control the area before his claim is official.

[The Imperial Space Navy]

|Acting as Nelly|

I take a decent swig from my glass of ale. Scotch whiskey, circa 1871. That was a good year. Daddy really pulled out all the stops on this party. I can't remember the last time he cracked out this much high quality booze. After a quick look around the room, confirming that he was once again being his typical stylish fool of a self, I return to looking at the man in front of me. His name was Mac Duff. Apparently he was the king of one of the newer sovereignties that had sprung up. He seemed nice enough, was a pretty good looker, and a splendid dancer. Still...

Awkwardly forming the words, I asked, "So, you're the ruler of Emerald Coast, right? In Scandanavia? Dad's told me alot about when he fought their warlords. He said they were strong and fearless. Even Cavardia never truly reigned them in. How'd you manage? Did you fight them yourself, too? Dad said he almost died on the front lines in the Northern War..." Shit! I was rambling again. This is why I try and never open my mouth. I quickly turn and look away, embarrassed with myself while I waited for an answer.

I quickly answer seeing her blush and say" Yes, I did fight in the wars, with the Marines Corps. I saw action in the areas of my homeland, and also around the globe. The war lords weren't a major problem any way. Most were easily persuaded to stop their ways and join our cause. We are still having trouble in Finland though. I was there last year, with the 3rd Marines. My unit, 1st Battalion, got cut off for a month in Finland. Most of that time we carried out guerrilla attacks, and when we were not out in the field, we were waiting and reading novels and non fiction. At least I was. But time was scarce, so i did most of my reading on the boat ride back to Oslo, 6 months after the cutoff took place. After our company got cut off, we stayed in Sweden, and had to fight a lot of tough warlords. At the Battle of the 3 Mountain Passes, we had to charge the mountain positions, which took 4 hours to take all the positions on the first mountain. That was the last battle before the Warlord fell and was exiled to Midmer." His majesty the says" That is only a small blurb about me. Tell me about yourself. Where are you from? What do you like to do? What do you do professionally?, etc."

"Wow. That's really impressive. Well... umm..." I take a small step back and drink some more while I gather my thoughts. "I... uh, was born here. In Antarctica. Just after father founded the Imperial Conglomerate. Professionally, I..." I pause to take another drink. "Technically, I don't do anything. Terii is head of Affairs. Kat is, well, Kat. And Katrina is more or less dad's adviser. That makes me the heir, meaning I really don't do much." I shirk a little further back, drink some more, and stop talking.

[Emerald Coast]

I quickly answer seeing her blush and say" Yes, I did fight in the wars, with the Marines Corps. I saw action in the areas of my homeland, and also around the globe. The war lords weren't a major problem any way. Most were easily persuaded to stop their ways and join our cause. We are still having trouble in Finland though. I was there last year, with the 3rd Marines. My unit, 1st Battalion, got cut off for a month in Finland. Most of that time we carried out guerrilla attacks, and when we were not out in the field, we were waiting and reading novels and non fiction. At least I was. But time was scarce, so i did most of my reading on the boat ride back to Oslo, 6 months after the cutoff took place. After our company got cut off, we stayed in Sweden, and had to fight a lot of tough warlords. At the Battle of the 3 Mountain Passes, we had to charge the mountain positions, which took 4 hours to take all the positions on the first mountain. That was the last battle before the Warlord fell and was exiled to Midmer." His majesty the says" That is only a small blurb about me. Tell me about yourself. Where are you from? What do you like to do? What do you do professionally?, etc."

"Wow. That's really impressive. Well... umm..." I take a small step back and drink some more while I gather my thoughts. "I... uh, was born here. In Antarctica. Just after father founded the Imperial Conglomerate. Professionally, I..." I pause to take another drink. "Technically, I don't do anything. Terii is head of Affairs. Kat is, well, Kat. And Katrina is more or less dad's adviser. That makes me the heir, meaning I really don't do much." I shirk a little further back, drink some more, and stop talking.

His majesty see that she is starting to become apprehensive, so he begins with " That's fascinating. Do you spend much time with your father, or is he just too busy? And you didn't tell me your interests! I really do want to know more about you."

[The Imperial Space Navy]

"Wow. That's really impressive. Well... umm..." I take a small step back and drink some more while I gather my thoughts. "I... uh, was born here. In Antarctica. Just after father founded the Imperial Conglomerate. Professionally, I..." I pause to take another drink. "Technically, I don't do anything. Terii is head of Affairs. Kat is, well, Kat. And Katrina is more or less dad's adviser. That makes me the heir, meaning I really don't do much." I shirk a little further back, drink some more, and stop talking.

His majesty see that she is starting to become apprehensive, so he begins with " That's fascinating. Do you spend much time with your father, or is he just too busy? And you didn't tell me your interests! I really do want to know more about you."

"Father actually isn't occupied by his position very often. He tends to delegate it down the chain of command. We all, my sisters and I that is, spend a decent amount of time with him. He is our father, after all. He's a distant man, though. It seems like his mind is always somewhere else. Thinking about something beyond anyone's comprehension. He's... strange like that..." I finish my drink and set the glass on a nearby table. "Interests... I tend to share my father's in that regard. Fashion, history and fictional literature, melee combat, fine liquors. I've never shared his love of tactics, though. Nor his love of certain animals. I rather enjoy painting and philosophy, though. Umm..." I stop myself before I start rambling again. Why can't I keep my mouth shut? Normally this isn't an issue!

[Emerald Coast]

His majesty see that she is starting to become apprehensive, so he begins with " That's fascinating. Do you spend much time with your father, or is he just too busy? And you didn't tell me your interests! I really do want to know more about you."

"Father actually isn't occupied by his position very often. He tends to delegate it down the chain of command. We all, my sisters and I that is, spend a decent amount of time with him. He is our father, after all. He's a distant man, though. It seems like his mind is always somewhere else. Thinking about something beyond anyone's comprehension. He's... strange like that..." I finish my drink and set the glass on a nearby table. "Interests... I tend to share my father's in that regard. Fashion, history and fictional literature, melee combat, fine liquors. I've never shared his love of tactics, though. Nor his love of certain animals. I rather enjoy painting and philosophy, though. Umm..." I stop myself before I start rambling again. Why can't I keep my mouth shut? Normally this isn't an issue!

'Well! Something we can relate on! I to do enjoy a bit of painting my self, I have always loved fashion, and I love the study of history. It has always fascinated me. Personally, I am interested in military history, but all other subjects are up for discussion. Philosophy has always perplexed me in a way. I understand it very well, but there is so much to think about and learn, and it just fascinates me, you know what I mean?"

[Emerald Coast]

With the seizing of Scotland, I am deploying the Emerald Coast Foreign Legion to secure an area at Edinburgh.

[Commandin Pillotus]

Currently, Therrin is sharpening his sword. Ren, who tends to act a little strange around other women, is talking to some of the young women at the party. The delegate from Yedsith region is trying to hide his consumption of alcohol from the other members of the delegacy. The delegate from Unithuprin Region, the other woman on the trip, is speaking with a member of Telgara's guard. The delegate from Permillion is wandering aimlessly about. The last delegate is nowhere to be seen...

I watch bemusedly as all the CP delegates sort of blunder about aimlessly and attempt to socialize. A confusing sight, it was. Were my women more attractive than theirs? Are women rare there? Are his delegates just that socially awkward? Oh well... In the mean time I continue to drink with the Prince of Sylvanna as the situation with Khan the Red escalates.

I don't know about you, but the voters here find the principles and mind power more important than their outer appearance. And no. The amount of women in CP is about the same as the male population.

[Emerald Coast]

When is the delegation of Memorah supposed to arrive? I thought he would have been here by now.

[The Imperial Space Navy]

I watch bemusedly as all the CP delegates sort of blunder about aimlessly and attempt to socialize. A confusing sight, it was. Were my women more attractive than theirs? Are women rare there? Are his delegates just that socially awkward? Oh well... In the mean time I continue to drink with the Prince of Sylvanna as the situation with Khan the Red escalates.

I don't know about you, but the voters here find the principles and mind power more important than their outer appearance. And no. The amount of women in CP is about the same as the male population.

Noted. Clearly, I still have much to learn in the international field.

[Sylvanna]

(OOC) Actually, I have an Issue with the Emerald Coast's claim of Scandinavia, if it includes Scotland.

With the seizing of Scotland, I am deploying the Emerald Coast Foreign Legion to secure an area at Edinburgh.

The whole of the British Isles belongs to Sylvanna, as I stated in my application. My apologies if you really do want the territory, but I did have claim to it first. We can talk about it later if you really want to be insistent about it.

Ah, right, that was his name. I was much too distracted to remember. We will have to discuss it later, your Majesty. Are all of your people so beautiful? I have yet to see a single unattractive member of your crew. Excellent, entertainment. Not in person as the Coliseum battles, but should be just as entertaining if not more so. How soon will it begin? *the Prince smirks in excitement*

Yes, it will be starting very soon indeed. And to answer your question, most of my people are rather attractive, yes. We don't have all of the filth and harsh environment to deal with that you do. Living underground has quite a few advantages, and one of the best is that there's none of that pesky sun to riddle the skin with cancer. *I pull a flask out of my coat and start to drink from it* By the way, how are things in the Vatican? Being an ex-Cavardian, I remember that even my lord avoided that area of Italy during his great scourge of the world, saying that it was too dangerous and infectious. I think that the last time I was in the place was during the Great Northern War during the short period of time that I was in the South. It was just before I allied with Memorah. We'd cut down from Russia in a straight line and decided to rest in the Holy City. They seemed terrified at the time. Ah, the Vatican...

(IC) Hmm, rarely are any of our commoners attractive as yours. I'd say most are of average looks. The royal family has always been rather shallow, so the aristocracy and Imperial Paladin Guard are usually made up of the best stock, with less than likable genes...weeded out...generations ago. *The prince gives an arrogant grin* Ah, the Vatican. A total wasteland at this time, the population a quivering mess of old Catholics lost without a so-called "True Pope." They refuse to accept the vote of the cardinals that Sylvanna recovered from surviving members. Although I believe Rome technically falls under Memorah's jurisdiction, however it's more or less left on its own away from his governance, with most of his power being in the northern and southern portions of old Italy. My father has been hoping to discuss the holding of Rome and the Vatican with them, perhaps we will succeed in that endeavor soon enough. Anyways, outside of politics, we did send explorers before the Italian peninsula was claimed, and recovered quite a few treasures. His majesty has been quite obsessed with art since a young age, and wishes to make yet more deals with Memorah in regards to surviving pieces in the museums of France. Rumour has it the French, before their fall, hid quite a bit of the Louvre's art in some underground vault, and my father, as well as myself, practically drool at the notion of obtaining the Mona Lisa. Of course, this is only if Memorah is willing.

[The Imperial Space Navy]

When is the delegation of Memorah supposed to arrive? I thought he would have been here by now.

I believe they were delayed due to unforeseen events and will be late in their arrival.

[Emerald Coast]

When is the delegation of Memorah supposed to arrive? I thought he would have been here by now.

I believe they were delayed due to unforeseen events and will be late in their arrival.

To bad. Lt. Brac Bannon would have loved to have seen him today, but he can wait.

[The Imperial Space Navy]

With the seizing of Scotland, I am deploying the Emerald Coast Foreign Legion to secure an area at Edinburgh.

Hold off on that. Apologies for not noticing it earlier, but Sylvanna in fact has the former British Isles. He claimed this in his application post. I am sorry for the inconvenience. In the future I shall make a point of cross-checking my memory with the apps before making territory decisions. However, EC, you may still claim the rest of Scandinavia, as no one else has posted claims to it.

[Emerald Coast]

Well, while we are here ladies and gentlemen, shall we enjoy some sport? You highness, what arena or event do you suggest we go to? And I will with draw my men from Scotland. No need to cause a war, ehh?

[The Imperial Space Navy]

(OOC) Actually, I have an Issue with the Emerald Coast's claim of Scandinavia, if it includes Scotland.

With the seizing of Scotland, I am deploying the Emerald Coast Foreign Legion to secure an area at Edinburgh.

The whole of the British Isles belongs to Sylvanna, as I stated in my application. My apologies if you really do want the territory, but I did have claim to it first. We can talk about it later if you really want to be insistent about it.

Yes, it will be starting very soon indeed. And to answer your question, most of my people are rather attractive, yes. We don't have all of the filth and harsh environment to deal with that you do. Living underground has quite a few advantages, and one of the best is that there's none of that pesky sun to riddle the skin with cancer. *I pull a flask out of my coat and start to drink from it* By the way, how are things in the Vatican? Being an ex-Cavardian, I remember that even my lord avoided that area of Italy during his great scourge of the world, saying that it was too dangerous and infectious. I think that the last time I was in the place was during the Great Northern War during the short period of time that I was in the South. It was just before I allied with Memorah. We'd cut down from Russia in a straight line and decided to rest in the Holy City. They seemed terrified at the time. Ah, the Vatican...

(IC) Hmm, rarely are any of our commoners attractive as yours. I'd say most are of average looks. The royal family has always been rather shallow, so the aristocracy and Imperial Paladin Guard are usually made up of the best stock, with less than likable genes...weeded out...generations ago. *The prince gives an arrogant grin* Ah, the Vatican. A total wasteland at this time, the population a quivering mess of old Catholics lost without a so-called "True Pope." They refuse to accept the vote of the cardinals that Sylvanna recovered from surviving members. Although I believe Rome technically falls under Memorah's jurisdiction, however it's more or less left on its own away from his governance, with most of his power being in the northern and southern portions of old Italy. My father has been hoping to discuss the holding of Rome and the Vatican with them, perhaps we will succeed in that endeavor soon enough. Anyways, outside of politics, we did send explorers before the Italian peninsula was claimed, and recovered quite a few treasures. His majesty has been quite obsessed with art since a young age, and wishes to make yet more deals with Memorah in regards to surviving pieces in the museums of France. Rumour has it the French, before their fall, hid quite a bit of the Louvre's art in some underground vault, and my father, as well as myself, practically drool at the notion of obtaining the Mona Lisa. Of course, this is only if Memorah is willing.

Hmm... well, if you wanted to venture into the wastelands of Russia you might find some of what you're looking for in the Great Library of St. Petersburg. I know that Lord Enbora took quite a few items of interest back to Moscow with him after The Great Scourge of Europe. I'll tell you now, though, that's a dangerous journey to make, and you're more likely to succeed by going in with a small group, maybe a platoon or so of men, then by marching in with an army. The Cossacks are fierce and don't like people entering their lands. There're also rumors floating about that they're allied with the O.O.C. and have access to their tech. I've never been to the O.O.C., but from what I've heard they possess machines the likes of which engineers and scientists can only dream of. Anyway, watch this. *I finish my drink and point to the screen with the empty flask. As I do so, the cannons on my battleships erupt in a glorious blaze of fire and deafening noise, followed by an incomprehensibly large barrage of missiles unleashed from my cruisers and destroyers*

[The Imperial Space Navy]

FLASH: This just in, the Imperial Conglomerate has opened fire on Khan the Red! No warning, no hesitation, just 'bam'! Reports say that the ships currently partaking of this bombardment are all active KGV battleships, firing for maximum effect. Even the recently retrofitted rail guns are being tested here! It's going to be a bad day for Khan. Reporters say that he moved too close to the coast just before this, seemingly in an attempt to cut of the Cavardian troops that split earlier. This put most of his army well within the firing ranges of the Imperial guns, sitting just a few miles out.

Wait, we're getting an update. The Khan's forces are panicking! They say that he's lost almost 11% of his army due to the en mass barraging of the coastline and they are now in full retreat, heading South-West, and right into the jaws of Commandin Pillotus. Truly a glorious day for all sovereign nations!

[Sylvanna]

(OOC) Actually, I have an Issue with the Emerald Coast's claim of Scandinavia, if it includes Scotland.
The whole of the British Isles belongs to Sylvanna, as I stated in my application. My apologies if you really do want the territory, but I did have claim to it first. We can talk about it later if you really want to be insistent about it.


(IC) Hmm, rarely are any of our commoners attractive as yours. I'd say most are of average looks. The royal family has always been rather shallow, so the aristocracy and Imperial Paladin Guard are usually made up of the best stock, with less than likable genes...weeded out...generations ago. *The prince gives an arrogant grin* Ah, the Vatican. A total wasteland at this time, the population a quivering mess of old Catholics lost without a so-called "True Pope." They refuse to accept the vote of the cardinals that Sylvanna recovered from surviving members. Although I believe Rome technically falls under Memorah's jurisdiction, however it's more or less left on its own away from his governance, with most of his power being in the northern and southern portions of old Italy. My father has been hoping to discuss the holding of Rome and the Vatican with them, perhaps we will succeed in that endeavor soon enough. Anyways, outside of politics, we did send explorers before the Italian peninsula was claimed, and recovered quite a few treasures. His majesty has been quite obsessed with art since a young age, and wishes to make yet more deals with Memorah in regards to surviving pieces in the museums of France. Rumour has it the French, before their fall, hid quite a bit of the Louvre's art in some underground vault, and my father, as well as myself, practically drool at the notion of obtaining the Mona Lisa. Of course, this is only if Memorah is willing.

Hmm... well, if you wanted to venture into the wastelands of Russia you might find some of what you're looking for in the Great Library of St. Petersburg. I know that Lord Enbora took quite a few items of interest back to Moscow with him after The Great Scourge of Europe. I'll tell you now, though, that's a dangerous journey to make, and you're more likely to succeed by going in with a small group, maybe a platoon or so of men, then by marching in with an army. The Cossacks are fierce and don't like people entering their lands. There're also rumors floating about that they're allied with the O.O.C. and have access to their tech. I've never been to the O.O.C., but from what I've heard they possess machines the likes of which engineers and scientists can only dream of. Anyway, watch this. *I finish my drink and point to the screen with the empty flask. As I do so, the cannons on my battleships erupt in a glorious blaze of fire and deafening noise, followed by an incomprehensibly large barrage of missiles unleashed from my cruisers and destroyers*

Oh? Truly? That's a good idea, I'm sure my father will appreciate it. Hmm, if it requires strong and tactically efficient forces, I'm sure a small platoon of Templars and a few Inquisitor agents would be sufficient. The Russian aristocracy always did have a flare for beautiful and lavish art pieces. It's almost unfortunate that the peasants of that land saw none of it. Oh well. This also will add to my father's collection of works from old Orthodox based countries, with Constantinople and Greece forming the backbone of such a collection. As for the entertainment you've begun...*Sly grin* This shall be most entertaining.

[Emerald Coast]

(OOC) Actually, I have an Issue with the Emerald Coast's claim of Scandinavia, if it includes Scotland.
The whole of the British Isles belongs to Sylvanna, as I stated in my application. My apologies if you really do want the territory, but I did have claim to it first. We can talk about it later if you really want to be insistent about it.


(IC) Hmm, rarely are any of our commoners attractive as yours. I'd say most are of average looks. The royal family has always been rather shallow, so the aristocracy and Imperial Paladin Guard are usually made up of the best stock, with less than likable genes...weeded out...generations ago. *The prince gives an arrogant grin* Ah, the Vatican. A total wasteland at this time, the population a quivering mess of old Catholics lost without a so-called "True Pope." They refuse to accept the vote of the cardinals that Sylvanna recovered from surviving members. Although I believe Rome technically falls under Memorah's jurisdiction, however it's more or less left on its own away from his governance, with most of his power being in the northern and southern portions of old Italy. My father has been hoping to discuss the holding of Rome and the Vatican with them, perhaps we will succeed in that endeavor soon enough. Anyways, outside of politics, we did send explorers before the Italian peninsula was claimed, and recovered quite a few treasures. His majesty has been quite obsessed with art since a young age, and wishes to make yet more deals with Memorah in regards to surviving pieces in the museums of France. Rumour has it the French, before their fall, hid quite a bit of the Louvre's art in some underground vault, and my father, as well as myself, practically drool at the notion of obtaining the Mona Lisa. Of course, this is only if Memorah is willing.

Hmm... well, if you wanted to venture into the wastelands of Russia you might find some of what you're looking for in the Great Library of St. Petersburg. I know that Lord Enbora took quite a few items of interest back to Moscow with him after The Great Scourge of Europe. I'll tell you now, though, that's a dangerous journey to make, and you're more likely to succeed by going in with a small group, maybe a platoon or so of men, then by marching in with an army. The Cossacks are fierce and don't like people entering their lands. There're also rumors floating about that they're allied with the O.O.C. and have access to their tech. I've never been to the O.O.C., but from what I've heard they possess machines the likes of which engineers and scientists can only dream of. Anyway, watch this. *I finish my drink and point to the screen with the empty flask. As I do so, the cannons on my battleships erupt in a glorious blaze of fire and deafening noise, followed by an incomprehensibly large barrage of missiles unleashed from my cruisers and destroyers*

Would a company of in a C-130 be able to make it into Russia via air drop, and then be extracted by boat? ( These questions are being asked by His majesty's mother, High Queen Helga, for his majesty is pre-occupied. )