Resource Rich Islands Found! [IC]

[Nocvep]

I'm posting the updated map for those who expanded in a bit. Remember you can expand reasonably once per page.

Edit: Anything I thought was an expansion before this post was updated on the front page map. If you expanded and I didn't notice, sorry mate. Tell me and I'll update it next map.

[Hexolo]

The Colony of Zodrea

Everyone watched as the two freighters pulled away from the newly constructed port and drove off into the distance. They would be replaced soon with new ones to keep watch over the colony, but everybody was still left with an emptiness inside. After about 10 minutes, the citizens and engineers soon resumed their duties building more houses and creating areas for farmland. Jacques watched with the military commander from a high point as the people milled around below.
"These citizens are really working hard", the commander remarked.
"Yes, they are building this city at a very fast rate", Jacques replied in turn.
"If only we could have that airstrip."
"The next freighter should carry the proper equipment", Jacques said to the commander.
"We will see then", the commander said back as the conversation came to a close
As the military commander turned towards the town, many things were on his mind. Why was Jacques so naive? Couldn't he see that countries were descending in swarms to the islands. They needed to start the conquest now or they colony of Zodrea would forever stay small. Heck we probably won't even get the oil we came for in the first place the commander thought to himself. The idea of what he would do was now set in his head at this point. Jacques wouldn't even have to know. The military was going to take some land to the North.

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Uncharted Area of Region 2

Scout team Recon 6 was only 4 miles away from the Kenderian settlement. Not that they would ever come across it anytime soon. At approximately 16:00 hours the commanders radio crackled to life. As the commander pulled it out of his belt, a message from the military commander came across.
"You have new orders. Report to the Colony, restock, then head up North to the desert. We have some oil to get.

[Morrow den]

When the Matukk visited they spoke of a Great Lake near their land however it was surrounded by native tribes that were aggressive and killed anyone near the lake. Governor Capris was very interested in the lake and setting another town at the lake which they called Pandora Lake. It took a few days but military supplies arrived at Providence with a makeshift harbor and small box like homes for the civilians already set in place. What arrived was one gunboat the Copperheart and 4 M117 armored cars. The Governor was very weary of these natives near the lake as the Matukk called them Temant or translated as "Tyrants". A force of 50 EC led by Captain Greg Winchester were sent near Pandora Lake to a Temant camp.

The plan was for most of the men to be hidden in the jungle while the Captain along with two other EC soldiers would walk into the camp and try to speak with them. However this plan failed miserably as they approached the lake a war party of Temant were already waiting for these strange aliens to arrive. Spears and arrows flung through the air at the soldiers injuring one as an arrow went straight into his knee. Gunfire rapidly hit the dense jungle forest trying to keep them away and after a mere minute everything became quiet again. "What the hell was that! We haven't even met these...these...savages and they are already trying to kill us!" Captain Winchester yelled out scanning the area for another attack.

"Sir! We got one." A private yelled looking on the forest floor about 30 feet away. There was a dead Temant riddled with bullet holes lifeless in the jungle. " This is not good we fucked up. Everyone back to Providence." The captain said turning his team back to familiar territory. As they neared the town rustling in the jungle became closer and closer something was coming at them. Three Temant Warriors rushed at the men with daggers made of a teeth from a large mammal. One of the EC soldiers,private Frecks was brutally stabbed in a moment of seconds 5 times in the abdomen before the dagger broke inside the poor man's abdomen. The other EC around the private opened fire with machine guns and blasted away two of the Warriors while the other escaped.

Finally they made it back to Providence with one badly injured soldier. This was war the Governor proclaimed and secretly wanted as this would be the easiest way to claim the lake for themselves. Reporters sensationalized this event was a "war of old" and on mainland Morrow den became a hot topic as for the action that should be taken against these natives who were on the verge of war with technology they couldn't even comprehend.

[Erutenia]

Mafcana
Afternoon

Movania is slowly taking shape, a few houses are being built to replace the tiny tents, solar panels are now on to substitute the generators, and the small floating docks are finally done to bring more supplies from the landing ship, however. The large docks needed to ship the Mafcanan oil will be done in several weeks. Dmitrii concentrates on improving Movania instead of expanding the colony. That would be for later on.

The scouting teams don't find any natives, this maybe because the harsh weather of the desert. However, they did found signs of native presence in the island.

Meanwhile. A C-130J returns to Erutenia after droping supplies near Movania (the runway is not ready yet). The plane flies near the Stalingrad Colonial State without knowing it, not over it. But close...

[Furbish Islands]

Port Ah-Bay, Durba-Stobe
5/1/2017, before sunrise

A small team of translators, anthropologists, and soldiers were gathered and sent to the natives. Their goal was to make an alliance with the natives and get help from them on the island. Also, they planned on getting the colonists to settle throughout the land. The territory will be powered by makeshift oil plants until a geothermal plant can be set up in the volcano. Also, 3 scout teams were sent to explore more of the island.

Red: Scout Team 1
Yellow: Scout Team 2
Green: Scout Team 3
Black: Team sent to the natives

Once the citizens woke up, they began the day's plans. They began unloading the freighter. First, some construction machinery was unloaded. Some used it to start building an oil power plant. First, a large hole was dug and filled with concrete and steel to reinforce it.

The rest began building a more permanent port using concrete and steel. Meanwhile, some people were mapping out the city that would be called Port Ah-Bay. It will be powered by the oil power plant. The wooden cabins will be eventually replaced by more permanent houses and apartments. The planners designated an area with a 2.5 kilometer radius around the first landing spot to be part of the city. All houses within the city will be apartments, and regular houses will be outside the city. There will be farms outside the city.

At nighttime, the foundation and plumbing of the oil plant was finished. The people were working very quickly and efficiently. The leaders have said it may be because of the policy that Ah-Bay has made: The more you work, the more you'll get. Three new piers were also finished, and everything was unloaded quickly. By the next day, everything was expected to be unloaded from the ships and freighter. Then, the ships will leave.

The ships will return with more people. The oil tanker will stay. The cruiser and mine warfare ship will leave with the other ships. Another group of ships has already set off for the colony. They will arrive in a week and one day. The rest of Admiral Lye-Kee's ships will also come with them. Five more cruise ships and another freighter will arrive.

The scout teams cam back with reports. So did the team that was sent after the natives.

The team has explored the coasts a little more, until the desert. Solar power can power the colon there.

The team explored the northern coast up to the rive. They stayed on one side, and agreed that Pherdistan will have the other side of the river.

The team explored the river and the lake where it lead up to. They haven't found too much interesting things.

The team did talk to the natives. They taught them a little Furbish and exchanged a few goods. All of the food was secretly injected with vaccines to make sure the natives won't catch any diseases. The team has only spoken by satellite, and has stayed with the natives.

[Jeltronia]

Lance Corporal Dylan Norris stood at the front edge of the flight deck JRS Darwin Cenon, a massive amphibious amphibious assault ship which was carrying his Marine Expeditionary Unit, Taskforce 52. The Second Expeditionary Fleet, which was trailing the task force, ordered it to conduct the deployment operation, following the Jeltronian government's order to secure and colonize a portion of a newly discovered archipelago, rumored to have vast natural resources.

A group of Nocvepian explorers discovered the unnamed islands, but their government has failed to secure the entirety of the territory. Now Jeltronian intelligence say that as many as 16 nations have dispatch expeditionary forces to settle their own colonies.

After three days, they've finally arrived. And the place has gotten a whole lot crowded.

"For all we know, the god damn place is already swarmed with..." Norris thought to himself as he felt breeze of the ocean. "buggers." Slowly, the image of an island slowly appeared before him. He smirked as he played with the idea of yet another jungle adventure. With a last puff of his cigar, he threw just about a friend hit him hard on the back.

"Damn it Maynard, what's that for?"

"Huddle up Norris, in 300 hours cbl's landing. LtCol Bush wants us inside for the briefing."

Command Conference
JRS Darwin Cenon

"Attention, Commander on deck!" a marine shouted as an extremely tall, and extremely broad, and long-armed, and long-legged man wearing combat fatigue and beret. The marine looked like a brute, with two large visible scars which went from the nose to the lower left cheek, featuring prominently on his hard, blank face. But chancing upon his gaze, one can paint a picture of a man that is both wise and civilized, deep and mysterious.

Colonel Vincent Landon, Commander, Taskforce 52, was not your typical marine officer.

He faced the map in front of the cramp room and nodded his head after viewing the image from top to bottom.

He then faced the gathered officers, while scratching the back of his neck.

"Alright ladies. In a few hours, Task force 52 will be arriving in staging point zero. From there phase 1 of Operation Southpaw will be executed.

Task force 52 will be divided into two teams, one arriving via the land craft and the other being flown in by MAT Squadron 15 and the rest of the air element of 51. The immediate priority is to get to this area, coordinates ---- ----, clear the damn trees, weeds and Bram knows what, where we will be setting up the Forward Operating Base, temporarily code name TF52

Lieutenant Colonel Scott Randall's Combat Logistics Battalion will establish the F.O.B and secure remaining assets to be transferred from our ships. I want communication operations up within 100 hours from commencement of phase 1.

Lieutenant Colonel Melvin Bush will take the rascals of our ground combat element and split in two teams to survey the northwestern and northeastern territories. Assist will be give by MAT Squadron 15. Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Brunswick be sure your birds cover clb's asses.

Also, M.O.D reports that we have one colony, nine clicks north. SATEL shows that there have been troop movements down south to where we intend to deploy for the past 24 hours, so be on alert. We are adopting maximum tolerance and restraint. Do not engage unless fired upon first. I repeat, that is a do not engage first order, try to play nice gents, shall we?

"Sir yes sir!"

"Good. Get your ass out there. I want warm, home- cooked dinner, while I'm staring at the stars by tonight."

[The Federation of Kendor]

Grahamland, K'ledvy Island

The progress in the Kendorian colony continued, as tents were constructed to shelter the initial colonists, but permanent hosuing are being constructed, as was the wind power plant, as well as the biofuel power plant. Scientists tried to study the local animals there, and they find out a bird, with many feathers and sharp beaks, which looks like as if it's used both for eating seeds and meat. The scientists soon realized that the bird's habitat must be between the desert and the forest, and they are omnivores. The scientist also took DNA samples from the birds and research them with the equipments they brought

Back to the colony, the port and airport are now being constructed, as were a military base and some infrastructures and facilities. More trees are being felled for construction materials, with the buildings being constructed with both steel and wood, as well as bits of plastic. The scouts sended to the desert, meanwhile, are now closing to the colony north of the Kendorian colony, while in more scouts are being sended to explore the whole island. Meanwhile, the Hexoloan scouts are discovered by the Kendorian military, who ask them for their origins. If the nation have the ideals that Kendor believe, then Kendor will try to ally that nation as an useful ally, both in cooperation between both nations, as well as Kendor's fight against communism, fascism, totalitarianism, authoritarianism, and other ideologies. Meanwhile, more ships are being sended from Kendor to bring colonists, soldiers, supplies, and some others for research and exploration of the archipelago.

[Greater Redosia]

Federal State of New Redosia

With the the town growing expansion is key in these times, expanding down the river and it's surrounding areas was to be done at a steady pace as to not extend logistics over their limits. The R.U.M moved with the engineers and laborers to expand the ever growing colony and setting up checkpoints and guard towers to defend the border from any possible enemy invader that could also be in their region. Redosia needs this wood to fuel their large economy.

Open ocean many nautical miles away from New Redosia

The freighters that were carrying supplies were slowly moving towards the port of New Redosia, the ships containing containers full of food, water, seeds, ammunition, tools, vehicles and a one containing two tanks as well as the ship also having some 100 more colonists coming to support the effort of expanding and building the stability of the colony. it slowly continues moving forward escorted by two destroyers towards the ever so distant island.

[Jeltronia]

The southern coast looked like a war zone, after the landing crafts brought the tanks, trucks and other heavy machinery of Task Force 52 ashore. Tire tracks prints and foot prints could still be seen in the sand of the beach, tracks which headed north to the forests. The landing of the Jeltronian contingent hours earlier cut through the thick vegetation, and while most of the machinery where already in the base location, a number of trucks and troops where still making their way through the path, transporting some more material to be used by the forces.

A few hundred meters away, the three ships comprising Task Force 51 were aligned perfectly as they lay anchored near the coast. Aboard the JRS Darwin Cenon, transport helicopters were still landing, and taking off. Supplies had to be sent inland, to where the Forward Operating Base had been set up. Meanwhile, a couple of harrier jets were scrambled, providing immediate air support to the marines on the ground should there be aggressors encountered.

F.O.B 52 was starting to take shape. Nestled in a relatively flat, but elevated area a few kilometers inland from where the landing point, it was clearly a large construction and logistical project. The entire day was spent cutting down trees, removing boulders and rocks, and flattening land. The main structures of the base were already in place. The command center, the communication center were prefabricated structures and so were easily assembled by the engineering team. Tents to house the soldiers were individually set up by teams, following a pattern supervised by the combat logistics battalion.

In front of the command center was huge wooden pole, made from one of the trees cut down. It flew the Jeltronian flag, and under it the flag of Task Force 52. Just hours ago, Colonel Landon led the flag raising ceremony and read out the official proclamation, claiming the land for His Majesty, King Jotham II.

The Kingdom of Jeltronia has finally arrived, and it has taken what it came for.

[Palenquan Union]

The second settlement was successfully founded near the mouth of the small running river, utilizing it to not only provide drinking water to its inhabitants, but also to irrigate an 'experimental agricultural field' that Virtuous-Eggplant set up after ploughing several rows of soil. He delightfully scattered corn that was left over from his lunch over the black soil along with some radishes he disliked, and buried these seeds metaphoric of a bright new future of the colony with the soil. Corrugated metal panels formed the walls and ceilings of the houses. Periodic transmissions between the second base's attached military vehicle and the home base informed each other of happenings that both needed to be aware of.

At the original base, White-Water found a national flag of the Palenquan Union in a box of miscellaneous items. He debated whether or not to raise it above their headquarters building. They were here as a private entity with state protection and that only, the military was only there to 'help out' and protect them from being killed for they were indeed Palenquan citizens, but on the other hand raising a flag could tell any aggressor to think twice before attacking. Not much know of the Palenquan Union but a sovereign state was certainly what most would reconsider their choices when confronted by, much less a nation that was the greatest power of its own continent. Alright, maybe that title was debatable given the Keylians do indeed hold a similar level of influence, but that was not really relevant.

There were plans for the establishment of a third base further to the north, acting as an outpost. However the colonists did not have sufficient resources for such an expansion, their corrugated metal panels were running out, and they did not have a spare generator. They also needed the shipment of new antennas to arrive before they could seriously consider any further expansions, as well-established communications infrastructure was essential to maintain an operational colony.

One of the military vehicle patrols, Jaguar 3, encountered locals on a hunt. After firing a few warning shots from their assault rifles, the soldiers scared off the tribals, who had already encountered gun-wielders before and dared not to risk more lives. The Palenquans decided not to pursue them, but the fact that these locals were hunting around the area attracted them to gather samples of local wildlife. They caught a small, pig-like animal, which struggled in their arms trying to escape, but was controlled easily, as a soldier hit its head with a rifle butt, causing it to faint. Along with this, they caught a second, larger, herbivore, which was too smashed on the skull with a rifle butt and then carried all the way back to base.

Jaguar 2 explored further, attempting to make contact with other settlements. However, in case their encounters would turn hostile, they kept the heavy machine gun on their vehicle loaded and ready.

[Nocvep]

"This could get ugly," said Kuznetsov as he read last night's situation report, while sipping some coffee, "With this many countries staking a claim out here, there is bound to be bloodshed."

"Then what do we do?" asked the lieutenant, who was also standing in the command tent.

"Best be prepared," answered Kuznetsov coldly, "You say Valkiir is here? They are pretty friendly to us it seems. How about we invite them to the TCC? If Zeclil doesn't mind, of course."

"Sir, with all due respect, sending documents back and forth between countries would take too damn long. War is sure to break out before we secure our alliance."

"Well, what can we do. I suppose... yes, that could work..." Kuznetsov walked over to the map and pointed to the dormant volcano in the middle of the island, "If its possible, we can set up some sort of official building near there, and keep the volcano as neutral ground. We'd be able to sign documents pertaining to the colonies or the TCC here."

The lieutenant nodded in respect for the idea, "Brilliant idea commander. I'll contact Zeclil and Valkiir immediately, and have men go out to the volcano to start work on a shack of some sort." The men walked out of the command tent, one towards the radio tower, the other towards the mess hall.

[The Recon Empire]

"Attention to all, we will be landing in 20 mins" buzzed the intercoms throughout the brigade's first battalions on 4 troop carriers.

This was expected to be a peaceful colonization, one likely without any fight. However, Major-General Gerard R. Theron was not going to take the chance. All commanders were instructed to enter the shores with defensive posture, while keeping high alert on any potential hostilities on the western island.

"I wonder if this island's been named yet?" wondered Major-General Theron, as he stood aboard the deck of the RES Oceanic battleship as he glanced out from his binoculars. The operation was going to be a routine colonization, but intelligence sources showed many nations already claiming a stake in it, and the RRAF had no time to lose.

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Down on the ground, the 224th Engineers Battalion had already begun establishing the first RRAF's forward operation base in the southern tip of the island, where 13 satellite bases would be operational. With the massive ships of the Oceanic Battle Fleet patrolling the nearby waters, the engineers had to come up with a way to port these ships as well. A port would have to be built. While the remaining combat brigades would continue scouting inwards to the island, establishing an 80km barrier upheld by over 4,000 infanteers.

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Back at home, the Foreign Service had begun contacting other nations within the island itself, sending warm greetings to the various nations and stating our intentions.

To:
The Colonial Government of K'ledvy Island, The Federation of Kendor,
The Colonial Government of Macfana, Erutenia,
The Colonial Government of Zodrea, Hexolo,
and The Colonial Government of Stalingrad Colonial State

From: Major-General Gerard R. Theron, Commanding General, RRAF New Chatham, Nocvep

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Greetings!

The Recon Royal Armed Forces bids a warm hello. I am Major-General Theron, Commanding General of the Recon Empire's expeditionary command for our colonial efforts on this island that we are on. I am sure we are all aware of our competing interests at this moment, and our Crown Kingdoms is no different. We all enjoy the rich resources that this island provides, which brings us to our eventual meeting. Through expansion, there is no doubt our colonists will interact with each other in time to come.

The Recon Empire has not met many of you, except perhaps through some businesses that we've done together, and wishes to build up healthy diplomatic relations to govern our great island together. We'd like to extend a hand of friendship in the spirit of cooperation and to bring the people of our island greater prosperity and fortune.

I wish all leaders on this island can come together to talk and understand all our strategic objectives. I am sure this will make for very good conversation for the future betterment of this island. I look forward to meeting all of you in time to come, and hope to receive a response as well.

I am pleased to introduce my team, Brigadier-General Max Todson commanding 654th Motorized Brigade, and Rear Admiral Jared Kurtzin on the RES Oceanic. Also, my second in command, Brigadier-General Eric Thompson. Do feel free to contact myself or any member of my team, and we'll be more than pleased to address any queries you may have.


Signed,

Major-General Gerard R. Theron
Commanding General,
RRAF New Chatham, Nocvep
RRAF Northern Unified Command

Meanwhile, Reconian citizens have been offered a brand new opportunity to live in the new Colony of New Chatham! Signups have begun, while Legion Constructions have received the government tender to begin construction of infrastructure in the new island, causing national steel prices to rise as Legion construction ships steam towards the new colony.

[Zeclil]

Thermofield Parliament Building has been completed!

Today at 12:30 AM the Thermofield Colonial Parliament has been completed, a military parade outside of the building signals Thermofield's accelerating growth.

Construction of the port has also been completed, new cargo ships are arriving to supply materials to upgrade the roads and repair some old buildings. The cargo ship convoys are protected by escort cruisers of the Deadbolt Class, the military presence is only for security as explained by the Thermofield Military Commander Grey Marshhal:

To all neighboring countries, distant and close, do not take intimidation as our motives for the presence of military. The cruisers accompanying our supply convoys are not to attack unless they are fired upon first. We have no intention of bringing fear into any nation... without due cause. Zeclil shall remain an ally of Nocvep, but will not attack any nation unless there is good reason to do so. Thank you for your considerations.
Sincerities,
Grey Marshhall

[Jeltronia]

JRS Mucien
Flagship, Jeltronian 2nd Expeditionary Fleet

Vice Admiral Camilla Guion was looking through her binoculars as she waited for the report of Task Force 52 Commander, Colonel Vincent Landon. She surveyed the vast expanse of water that separated the rest of her fleet from the marine expeditionary unit that have landed on the unnamed island chain. From initial feedback from troops on the ground, the advance team was doing well. The forward operating base was being built, and scouting teams have been ordered to survey lands further north.

"Ma'am, we have Colonel Landon."

"Patch him through, Thompson."

She then gave the marine her binoculars and took her favorite mug from him, which the latter carried after having poured freshly brewed coffee. Taking a sip, she felt the hot coffee and then enjoyed its strong aroma which filled the entire deck. She then took her seat at her commander's chair and looked to the communications screen in front of it.

"Vice Admiral Guion," Colonel Landon said "I am pleased to report that phase 1 of Operation Southpaw has been completed. Our forces have safely deployed and arrived at Point 1, where F.O.B is now operational. The perimeter fence is being constructed as we speak. We expect it to take further shape in the days to come. I have ordered the ground combat element to conduct recon over the northern area, see how far we can extend. No hostiles have been reported as of the moment."

Guion snorted. "Let's hope no one makes the mistake of firing at us, that is."

Landon chuckled.

"Alright, good work Colonel. Said my regards to your men and women. Just hang tight and keep me posted. Be ready, I've been advised by EXPECOM that Bascav may be the one asking questions by 600 hours."

[United Islands of Polis]

Newly Discovered Archipelago
Outside Archimedes Colonial Site
10km from Outpost Gamma 1-4

Major Mengzi sat inside the APC, positioned right beside the radio of the vehicle which was connected to the main base in town "Sir they've stopped their advance, I think we don't need to go to them." the Major said over the airwaves "Still, I like to be even with this desert, it most likely has oil and thus I want to split this damn desert with them, be diplomatic." General Anatoli's response came back after.

The convoy was halted as they awaited further orders, Major Mengzi ordered them to push on towards the scouting party of their neighbor's, if their intel from Reconossaince Squad 23, they should be close to them by now. In a matter of a few minutes they saw the Soviet made APC a kilometer away "There they are men, drive slowly, I want to give them the impression that we come here seeking peace." as the Major said it the convoy went slower, as soon as they were a good 150 meters away the lead UAZ stopped and the Major came out of the APC only being armed with his sidearm while others men armed with SCAR-Hs came out and stayed relatively near the convoy.

"Hello there! I'm Major Gerald Mengzi, Polisian Armed Forces. Now where your standing right now you would be roughly 15 kilometers from the border of the Archimedes Colonial Site, I'm not sending you away, if anything you guys could have a meal with us or something like that, so anyway we're planning to expand here and I'm sure you are too, so if you do plan to expand just remember us, I'm sure we can work something out." Major Mengzi said as he walked closer to them.

Newly Discovered Archipelago
Archimedes Colonial Site
Outside Recently Established Border, 23rd Reconossaince Squad

The squad's vehicle stopped as Kingsly and Yefir climbed up, negotiations were happening now, if you could call it negotiations. Kingsly was operating a rangefinder while Yefir was back on the M107 "I have 4 individuals in sight, there are probably more behind that, if things go to shit I'm not sure if this thing can punch a hole through that, even with AP rounds." Yefir said as he adjusted a knob on his scope "Don't worry, I just hope rounds don't start flying." Kingsly said as he kept looking though the rangefinder.

Newly Discovered Archipelago
Waters Near Archimedes Colonial Site
UIPNS Wall Maria, Domination Class Battleship

"Sir we have radar contact on the other side of the region, they're not ours." a radar operator called as the Admiral stepped in "Not to worry lad, if they fire on us or if Major Mengzi gets shot at or killed we won't need to load the guns and input coordinates." Admiral Mitras said patting the back of the operator as he stared out into the straight, hoping no combat operations will be needed to be done

[Greater Redosia]

Redosian Expedition group North
Outside of Archimedes Site borders

Shocked seeing the large convoy of armored vehicles the Sergeant wasn't prepared to meet other foreign nations in the region, "be prepared for anything, but notify Captain William of what we have found." He said to the man beside him in Old Redosian a language few out of Redosia understood and the man went in and entered the BTR.

The sergeant set his Ak-47 down on the roof of the APC and jumped off and started walking towards the major, "Greetings comrade! I am Sergeant Nicholas of the Redosian Unified Militia I have been sent up this way to explore." He smiled trying to be as friendly as possible, "And for how long I have been out in this god forsaken wasteland of sand, I would love to have a meal once I have told my commanding officer who is coincidentally our current organizer for the colony of ours about our meeting." He turned and barked an order in old Redosian and the others settled down and let their Ak-47s lay loosely in their hands, they continued looking at each other still prepared if anything happens.

New Rednorov

The Captain was too shocked by the news about foreigners in the region, "I thought this area would be ignored for the more resource rich areas of the island...well let's hope that we can establish a friendly relationship with them." He looked at the map and marked the position of the APC, "So looks like the region won't be completely ours, but southern and westward expansion is still possible." As he was debating in his office the small fleet of Redosian ships was a few nautical miles away from New Rednorov and would be there by the hour.

[Valkiir]

"This is what progress Looks like." Aleksandrov Smiled as he watched several fishing boats head out to sea fully fueled and supplied by the men and women working out of the prefab shelters by the docks. Several trucks hauling a fresh catch up to the Small processing plant that had been shipped in, packed in modular containers to process the fish caught by the fleet with the only extra needed was a concrete pad and power from the solar plant.

Offshore freighters waited to haul off timber, and frozen fish back to the mainland. With their holds empty after delivering more prefab structures, concrete and heavy equipment. the Small fleet of low flat bottomed Lighters and cargo skiffs working furiously to keep up with the traffic.

"It looks grand but the smell is getting..." Ann put her hand to her nose" Intense."

"Once the processors are running, we do not have to smell that long." Engineer Khrushchev grumbled from where he sat in the corner of the office steadily tapping away at his laptop,his oversized frame barely fitting in the chair." Offal goes from processing plant to processor,comes out fertilizer. We sale fertilizer to neighbors. Same wit da sewage.... Shaza to standards, da Valkiir way....speaking of Neighbors do we need to start putting in gun towers?"

"No,not at all." Aleksandrov Replied smiling." Diplomacy is working fine we were just contacted by Nocvep, they are discussing a much closer relationship."

Will the Capital go for it?" Anne asked dubiously.

"Of course they will, Allies and non aggression pacts are what they want." Aleksandrov Walked to the map board and tapped one corner the high resolution monitor projected a map of the region and icons representing all of the various powers in the regions."But sooner or later someone is going to get greedy, there's plenty to go around but some short sighted idiot is going to want what their neighbor has."

"The leviathan is on maneuvers, maybe a goodwill visit."

"Ask Fleet if they can Spare the squadron for a week or two.just a quick stopover and then back out to sea."Aleksandrov nodded and motioned for Anne to see to the details." And send Nocvep and Zeclil a message agreeing to a neutral meeting area, and interest in their offers. And a bottle of our best to each....and a few hundred Kilos of the latest catch."

"Booze, and Food, da Aleksandrov way..." Khrushchev chuckled.

[Furbish Islands]

Port Ah-Bay, Durba-Stobe
5/2/2017, before sunrise

Scout teams have been sent all around the territory to explore it some more.

When the people woke up, they got right to work. Some worked on the oil power plant, some on the docks, and some unloaded the ships. By noon, the freighter was completely unloaded. Within an hour, the cruise ships were unloaded. When they were unloaded, the ships left. The rest of the people began putting together power plant. By the late afternoon, many of the piers were finished.

Ah-Bay decided that since the water was too shallow for ships, they would all be unloaded by boats. By the end of the day, the entire structure for the oil power plant was finished, and the foundations for many of the houses.

The scout teams came back, and so did the team that was sent after the natives a day earlier. They got several reports about the natives. They have taught them a little Furbish, and learned some of the natives' language. The natives called the land that they were in "Abakeekaka", which was also the name of the deity they worshiped, who lived in the volcano according to them.

[Jeltronia]

The teams from the ground combat element have arrived back at base after hours of doing preliminary scouting missions north. The marines spotted locations to set up military outposts to further reinforce Jeltronian control over the area. But more scouting missions still had to be done, and surely more teams will be dispatched to explore areas further north, west and east to spread coverage. They had to re-group, resupply and then go out again.

Forward Operating Base TF52
Newly Discovered Archipelago

Lieutenant Colonel Melvin Bush got of his helicopter, which was one of the last to land. He stumbled a bit, hitting a small rock which he kicked sideways. What he saw before him was a fully functional base, and one which was still being expanded. He smirked, who would have thought that just yesterday the place was nothing but a forest. Heavy trucks would be seen hulling the trees that were felled, marines were busy digging here and there, clearing rocks or cutting wood. Tents were being assembled, while the ones that were already up housed soldiers that cleaned their rifles, some were playing cards, others were topless and getting ready to get a shower or change into something else.

Overhead, the noise of the rotors from the helicopters that brought more supplies from the ships anchored on the beach could be heard, the gush of air that they fanned down swayed the tents and trees, and some loose sand and rubble down his feet. He placed his left hand on his helmet, to secure it, forgetting that it had a strap wrapped on his chin to keep it steady.

After getting some refreshments, he immediately made his way to the Command Center to meet his superior.

"Colonel Landon, sir."

The man he greeted was leaning over one of the computers, saying something inaudible to the marine who was manning it.

"Colonel?" he said louder.

"Ah, Bush, get over here."

"You see that?" Landon said, moving to his left to let Bush closer and see what's on the computer. "The latest images from SATEL has found our neighbors to the north. We're not sure who they are at the moment, but they have established a colony and troops movements have been spotted, here and here."

"So, look's like we've meet our neighbor sir"

"Neighbors, with an s son. Here, we have another colony, expanding east to the desert here. Down south, well you have the Nocvep colony. The fleet has been ordered to contact them, make sure they know we're also in the area to avoid any surprises. Then you also have these guys, here in these regions, all getting a slice of this big Bram forsaken pie."

Bush leaned in closer and turned his head to Landon. "We should said more expeditions north. We found some areas were could set up outposts."

"Yes, we will. I've got orders to meet our neighbor north of were we are. Introduce ourselves and establish some good will or that shit. We'' have to worry about the others later."

"What?"

"Yeah. That's why I'm sending you and a team there to be our ambassadors, haha!" Landon then tapped Bush's shoulder. "Come over here."

They moved to another computer station, this time, it had a printer attached to it which just finishing printing a couple of documents. Landon took the papers and handed them over to Bush.

"Now Melvin, that's all the intel we have for the moment. I don't know who they are and what they're planning to do, so you have to approach this carefully, you hear?"

Bush nodded.

"Find them. Identify yourself. Then ask that you meet with whoever it is they put in charge of that place. The other details are there, just read them son. And again, remember, keep your distance and be cautious."

"Yes, colonel."

"Oorah."

[Palenquan Union]

The replenishment convoy had arrived. As the makeshift dock was barely worthy for these large ships to unload their goods, they delivered their contents by landing craft. Among the new batch of supplies were construction materials, transmission antennas, fuel, generators and scientific instruments. There were now enough supplies to permit the construction of a new outpost, and so 20 colonists accompanied by 10 soldiers departed off to the north to build this lookout. An antenna was transported to the settlement at the mouth of the small river, freeing the military vehicle stationed there for transport and reconnaissance missions.

Yaaj Associates's robotics subsidiary, Yaaj Cybernetics and Automation, used the colonization effort as an opportunity to test several experimental models of drones and robots that they had designed and built and were ready to be marketed at home. These included aerial goods delivery drones, which were tested by transporting supplies from one base to another, as well as aerial reconnaissance drones that further scanned the region, returning more detailed information on the surrounding terrain. The Palenquans were careful not to pilot their drones near any other settlement in fear of having them being shot down and causing a diplomatic debacle.

After being refueled, Jaguar 2 continued looking for other settlements, searching for the presence of other civilizations that have laid eyes upon this previously isolated and pristinely serene archipelago. Lieutenant Steel-Bran, the officer of the crew that operated the vehicle, kept his fingers on the trigger of the HSW 1971 heavy machine gun and his eyes aligned with its iron sights. He was critical of the idea that colonists of different origins, especially with established backers and sponsors, can peacefully interact with each other. But whatever, he was a member of the Palenquan Union Armed Forces, and if anyone fired at them, or even had the gall to consider such an action, they would be confronting the very will of the man named Smoke-Jaguar.

[Cuban Syria]

Deleted because of a reason..

[Jeltronia]

After travelling, and scouting their respective paths for several hours, Outpost Teams Golf, Hotel and India arrived in their target locations. The three platoons were sent north, northeast and northwest to establish small outposts to expand the coverage and mark controlled territory by the new colony. Numbering 25 soldiers each from the ground combat element, the group also carried with them communications equipment, medical equipment and food supplies, as well as weapons including 81mm mortar for added defense. They were accompanied by a small team of scientists, who were sent along with Task Force 52 to study the islands and its ecology. They'll be collecting plants, animals to further deepen their knowledge about the area, and help the government with its colonization efforts.

Once their temporary housing were set up, and immediate perimeter cleared and secured, their officers ordered scouting missions out to explore nearby areas. The scientists were likewise asked to accompany the scouts as they began their mission.

Meanwhile, Lieutenant Colonel Melvin Bush also led a platoon-size formation and were tasked to track the colony founded north of Jeltronia's. They landed just a few clicks east of the India OT, rappelling from their helicopters and continuing by foot through the forest. While an airlift would have been faster, it was a lot riskier as the possible sighting of military helicopters carrying armed marines could have been seen as an invasion. Fortunately, however, SATEL produced maps directed them to where a recon party passed through days earlier. True enough, the party found truck tires on the mud, making their job a lot easier. The team was now headed north to look for their unsuspecting neighbors.

[Zeclil]

Zeclilan soldiers begin territorial expansion towards the border with Nocvep. Several squads of pioneers march in long columns supported by a few sparsely separated tanks. General Whitemast, commander of the 10th Zeclilan Expiditionary Pioneers Corps meets Nocvepian diplomats as he reaches the border, discussing further the terms to split the island.


Colonial Troops in column formation, marching to the border with Freeware.

Officer Hyde agrees with the terms of creating a neutral space in the middle of the island.

Military training bases are set up around the city, tank crew and aircraft pilot training being especially focused on.

[United Islands of Polis]

Newly Discovered Archipelago
Waters Near Archimedes Colonial Site
UIPNS Wall Maria, Domination Class Battleship

"Admiral, the Constitutional Defence Intelligence Agency has spotted a new contact south of this region, we have General Thomas on the line now." the admiral's aid said handing a TacPad to the older fellow, both walked to the main console of the bridge as it lit up to see a live video feed of the General and what the CDIAs satellite was showing.

"General, I assume negotiations with the Redosians went well?" Admiral Mitras said as he went over the live satellite feed "Yes, Major Mengzi invited them to dinner apparently, he's still there talking but we have a huge problem." General Thomas replied hastly "Yes I see it too, we have a limited amount of troops and if we transfer more to your location we may cause some problems." The admiral replied.

"True, that's why I'm asking you to get the guns loaded and the missiles warmed up" the general replied "Consider it done, Mitras out." the admiral cut the transmission "Weapons crew to general quarters I repeat weapons crew to general quarters, this is not a drill I repeat this is not a drill." Admiral Mtras' voice came over the PA system of the ship as shells were loaded and missiles were armed but on the outside the battleship looked like nothing happened.

Newly Discovered Archipelago
Outside Archimedes Colonial Site
10km from Outpost Gamma 1-4

Seeing their counterparts relax the other troopers relaxed also "You can invite your CO too if you want or you can come without them to... Have a little bit more freedom if you get my flow, as a fellow soldier to another." Major Mengzi said with a hint of happiness in his tone, he signalled for the APC crew commander to tell Reconossaince Squad 23 to go back to their original mission since the meeting was now fairly peaceful.

Newly Discovered Archipelago
Outside Archimedes Colonial Site
Outside Recently Established Border, 14th Reconossaince Squad

"Did HQ send us a bird?" Corporal Samuel said as he lifted his view from the scope of his M107 "No, our birds don't sound like that, we have a new contact." Private Remmy said making everyone look for the bird "I see it, 3 clicks from here, we need to relocate." Samuel said as the Constitutional Marines piled into the UAZ to relocate.

After awhile they got close enough, around 1.5km from their new contacts, Samuel had scalled a tree with Remmy who carried a rangefinder. Samuel locked his harness onto the tree as he deployed the camoflauged M107 as he positioned himself on a branch, looking like he was squatting sideways on the branch as he could tinued to observe them quietly.

[Greater Redosia]

outside Archimedes Colonial Site border

Sergeant Nicholas was glad that the foreign were that of being friendly, he turned back to his troops, "Get Captain William up here, we may him to lead the negotiations." He knew that the Redosian government was that of being proud of their military tradition but diplomacy must come first for this mission of establishing control over the territory.

Nee Rednorov

Before he even got the transmission to travel up north to be the representative of Redosia he was already outside getting ready to enter his own BTR. It was a more modern BTR-80 with two large flags on the side, one being the current flag and the other being the older People's Republic flag of Redosia. They immediately started traveling north to see if the foreigners truly are friendly.