Breaking News: Marcuda Strikes at Zonolia

[Grand Redosia]

Comminque from The Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Redosia

As of today, the Empire of Grand Redosia, hereby withdraws all 3,000 troops within the territory of the Constitutional Dictatorship of Zonolia. As part of our new empress's reforms and modifications, we will now only provide finanical assistance. Any nations who attack Zonolia, please do not attack us. We have withdrawn our troops.

Signed,

Franz Lefort,

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Empire of Grand Redosia

[Shazbotdom]

Secret IC:
SCENE: SNN Headquarters
"We're going live in 2 minutes people. Is that live feed from the Shazbotdom Imperial Parliament prepared?" the program Director yelled out in the control room to his army of workers who buzzed around the room, working controls and other technical equipment.

"Yes, Sir," an employee replied. "Reports are that the Supreme Emperor will go live from the chambers of the House of Commons within the next 15 minutes."

"You heard him, get moving people," the program director yelled out again. He pushed a button that turned on the earpieces in the anchor's ear. "Get ready Mrs. Keibler, were going live in 1 minute and 15 seconds."

He could see that she gave him a thumbs up as her make-up crew was puttingo n the final touches and then exited to the left of the stage. The clock on the wall for the countdown to showtime was seeming to move quickly to those in the newsroom. Pritty soon it was at 10 seconds, then as Mrs. Keibler looked at the glass, she saw the Director counting down the last 5 seconds.

"Going live in 5, 4, 3, 2," he says as he points directly at her without saying one.

IC:
Flash News Traffic
Shazbotdom News Network
"Straight from SNN World Headquarters in Shaz City, Shazbotdom, this is a breaking news story. We apologize for interrupting your favorite programing. Now, from Sudio 1, here is Stacy Keibler."

"Thank you, John and welcome to all of our loyal viewers. Today we have breaking news for you as the supreme Emperor will be making a speach within the next 10 minutes from the chambers of the House of Commons within the Imperial Parliament. But first we want to touch on the situation that he will be addressing a little bit, with me to my right we have Political Commontator Henry Jones and special reporter to the Shazbotdom Imperial Parliament Brian Thompson. Welcome gentlmen to our show today."

"It's great to be here," Henry replied.

"It's always a pleasure to do a show with you, Stacy," Brian replied, obviously sucking up.

"Today, we are here to discuss the late night vote of the Imperial Parliament, which is Parliamentary Bill #17-EM04, the Official Declaration of Intent for Military Action. This is against a nation that calls itself 'Zonolia' in responce to what the International Community is calling 'a complete disreguard for basic human rights' as well as 'an assault on humanity as a whole'. Ladies and Gentlmen we are talking about the mass murder of more than 16,000 civilians who, by reports from the International Community, were only protesting a new Tax levied on them by their goverment which makes them pay what the Minister of Foreign Affairs has called 'an outrageous Tax just for living'."

"The people of Zonolia are at a crossroads," chimes in Henry. "This 'tax' will make their entire Middle Class disappear within a matter of months. People will be fine and jailed due to this tax and their country will be thrown into a greater Depression than what happened to Gimmerland only 120 years ago."

"Also, with this mass murder of Zonolian Nationals by their own government," Brian says, "one must question the governments ability to lead their own people. If they have to resort to opening fire into a large crowd of people who are just protesting this incomprehensable tax, one wonders what they will do if there is another protest from an even larger group of it's own..."

"Hold on, gentlmen," Stacey interrupts. "Something is happening at the Parliament. Ladies and Gentlmen, we now take you live to the Shazbotdom Imperial Parliament, where we are anxiously awaiting the arrival of Supreme Emperor Larry Williams."

SCENE: House of Commons Chamber, Imperial Parliament, Shaz City, Shazbotdom
The camera cuts off of the three at SNN Headquarters and goes directly to the Parliament. It's a sight that is rarely seen anywhere within the Empire. The Joint Chiefs of Staff were standing behind the leadership of the Imperial Parliament, the Supreme Emperor's family was sitting down in front of them and the Prime Ministers of the various Colonies of the Shazbotdom Empire were sitting to either side of them. What seemed like the entire governing body of the Empire was sitting in one room. The camera panned to the left and the Supreme Emperor began to stroll into the room from a door.



OOC:
Sorry, i'll finish this post later today, I have to head to work.

[The Matthew Islands]

Message to all nations invading Zonolia.

The Government of The Matthew Islands is here by demanding that you provide proof of Zonolias wrong doing.
You all claim to be on some sort of crusade to save Zonolians, however, your actions so far, such as the bombing of power plants, have killed and brought misery to the Zonolian people, already recovering from 3 conflicts.

You claim to want to 'free' Zonolians, yet is this you idea of freedom?
The destructionof vital areas to the civilian populace?
Needless bloodshed?
An unjustifiedCasus belli?

We are disgusted and saddened at your pathetic and needless attempts to destabilise an already fragile region, and are calling on you to stand down, and leave.
Please don't lead to the needless death of millions of people.

Signed, King Gilligan VII.

[Marcuda]

Good Evening, this an update on the current conflict in Zonolia. We have confirmed close to 350,000 Marcudian service men and women have been mobilized on the southern side of Zonolia. In addition, the governments of Shazbotdom, North Amerikan States, The Imperial States of Orcoa, and The Pantokratic Dominate of Emporer Pudu are mobilizing their forces as well. In what is being called the largest coalition strike force ever assembled in the modern era, tensions could not be greater as it appears coalition forces are preparing for a ground attack on Zonolia soil.

As the bombing campaign has continued, there are reports that X-10 Akita Stealth Fighter Jets have focused their attacks on suspected government compounds holding the ruling body of Zonolia. Several 3 ton bunker buster bombs have been dropped on these facilties, causing mass amounts of damage, and creating brilliant light shows.

[Orcoa]

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=69236
This is my thread on the war, post if you like

[The Matthew Islands]

I am still waiting for proof, that Zonolia has committed these acts, you have accused him of.

[Erjunhuf]

President Archer was awaiting the Shazbotdom Emperor's speech. If they decided to send reinforcements to the already numerous coalition forces, then the allies cause would be nearly impossible. In response, Archer ordered the mobilization of 375,000 more soldiers, to be sent to Zonolia. This would bring the number of soldiers there up to one million.

[Zonolia]

The Zonolian Secound Leader goes on to annouce a message to the world..."Im i sadded to hear nations are beginging a coalition against us for no reason...they bomb our homes, kill our children and torment us, I am asking not as a government official but as a fellow Zonolian for every man women, and Zonolian chlid to take up arms and fight these invaders who threaten our peace, and rights. If they suceed as you did nothing then they will opprese you, imagine Zonolia at the low status of conquored state, image the starvation, image the deaths from rebellion for rights, image living and being forced to not be Zonolian...I am aware this may have picked a nerve in some of you and that is good anger leads to hate, hate leads to death, death will only the beginning for our enemies...Since, as we all know, the Dictorial President is not here I am the leading government body in Zonolia, and have the right to do this...I hearby initiate war time rights, if you do not know these war time rights are the following, Zonolian Citizens have the right to own weapons, and manufacture them, Zonolian Citizens are exepted 60% taxation, Zonolian Citizens have the right to fight with government troops. Also i am enacting the wartime economic codes, these ration out food, and supplies. Also the tax on every bought item will be incresed by 45%"

[North Amerikan States]

OK i did not muder i had to quell an uprising and this is a shameful act and also for the guy saying he is going to stike our military center good luck aa guns, also we are outraged at the act of war against us for no reason, and with this we have become the good and this only goes as proof that the world's ultimate evil is democracy

We're socialists, thank you very much. And unless this gets more interesting soon those drones are gonna be all I send, they already killed most of the "soldiers" involved anyway. On second thought if you send me the remaining soldiers who participated in the slaughter I could be happy and you could be happy.

So your godmodding away my entire army with drones?

Oh, lordy me no! just a few hundred at the most were involved right? I didn't mean your whole army, just the individuals who did the massacre.

[Zonolia]

OK i did not muder i had to quell an uprising and this is a shameful act and also for the guy saying he is going to stike our military center good luck aa guns, also we are outraged at the act of war against us for no reason, and with this we have become the good and this only goes as proof that the world's ultimate evil is democracy

We're socialists, thank you very much. And unless this gets more interesting soon those drones are gonna be all I send, they already killed most of the "soldiers" involved anyway. On second thought if you send me the remaining soldiers who participated in the slaughter I could be happy and you could be happy.

So your godmodding away my entire army with drones?

Oh, lordy me no! just a few hundred at the most were involved right? I didn't mean your whole army, just the individuals who did the massacre.

No only about 100 troops were involved and i thought of this, how about i give you guys against me the 100 troops in return we call this off

[Orcoa]

Message to all nations

We are holding back bombings from our bombers till we have proof of Zonolia hand in the lastest actions. We ask that nation wait and cease fire till me have a clear picture of what is going on. We will block any ships or planes from coming or going into Zonolia

Emperor Zach the 3rd

[Zonolia]

Message to all nations

We are holding back bombings from our bombers till we have proof of Zonolia hand in the lastest actions. We ask that nation wait and cease fire till me have a clear picture of what is going on. We will block any ships or planes from coming or going into Zonolia

Emperor Zach the 3rd

Well you can blocade anything as long as their not Jikilo Industries Ships they are on a regular course from the Southern Islands to Zonolia and vice versa there we have mining operations, and dont think o fbombing it, it is a completely civilian operation and you can check the ships the worst you'd find were a few mining machinery

[Orcoa]

Message to all nations

We are holding back bombings from our bombers till we have proof of Zonolia hand in the lastest actions. We ask that nation wait and cease fire till me have a clear picture of what is going on. We will block any ships or planes from coming or going into Zonolia

Emperor Zach the 3rd

Well you can blocade anything as long as their not Jikilo Industries Ships they are on a regular course from the Southern Islands to Zonolia and vice versa there we have mining operations, and dont think o fbombing it, it is a completely civilian operation and you can check the ships the worst you'd find were a few mining machinery

Know this...if you did have a hand in this, you will die a thousand deaths but if you are not...I'm truly sorry and I hope you can forgive us

[Zonolia]

Message to all nations

We are holding back bombings from our bombers till we have proof of Zonolia hand in the lastest actions. We ask that nation wait and cease fire till me have a clear picture of what is going on. We will block any ships or planes from coming or going into Zonolia

Emperor Zach the 3rd

Well you can blocade anything as long as their not Jikilo Industries Ships they are on a regular course from the Southern Islands to Zonolia and vice versa there we have mining operations, and dont think o fbombing it, it is a completely civilian operation and you can check the ships the worst you'd find were a few mining machinery

Know this...if you did have a hand in this, you will die a thousand deaths but if you are not...I'm truly sorry and I hope you can forgive us

still...we are innocent and it was a government cover up of theirs

[Marcuda]

Good Evening this is Wayne Daniels, and we have a extraordinary story to report, right from the storyline of a conspiracy novel, a major scandal and conspiracy has been exposed. President Trevor Simpson, along with members of his cabinet, and a few key senators have all been arrested on orders from Attorney General Jessica Summers. They have all been charged with treason, 1st degree murder, fraud, and a host of other federal crimes connected to the recent assassination of President Artuis Burrill. Speaker of the House John Kemp has been sworn into office as acting President. We have reports that government officials are having to keep all suspects under constant watch in secure government facilities, because a mob of citizens are threatening to storm any jail they are being kept. The citizens are completely distraught that our young President was betrayed by his own people, and people in his inner circle. We can all agree, that he was betrayed and they took a national treasure from us by the murder of President Burrill.

Here to the address the nation in a news conference is Attorney General Jessica Summers:

Good evening, at about 7:45 P.M today Federal Agents arrested Trevor Simpson and a team of conspirators for the murder of President Artuis Burrill. Currently, the suspects are all being kept in secured government facilities until they can be brought to trial. We had received reports of a major conspiracy inside the government was responsible for the assassination of President Burrill with the help of domestic citizens, and agencies, in addition to aid from foriegn intelligence sources.

President Kemp has recently taken the oath of office, and has ordered all military hostilties against Zonolia be abandoned until further notice. However, he has made it clear that in no way does the reflect the opinion of this nations view on the recent killing of 15,000 of Zonolian citizens by its government. However, until further notice all Marcudian forces are to stand down, and all naval fleets to withdraw within a 30 mile radius of Zonolian waters.

Currently, due to the sensitive nature of these events and our recent investigation into it, that is all we have for you as of now. Thank you and I will not be taking any questions at this time.


This is truly an alarming course of events, the question remains as to the psychological effect this will have on the whole nation.

[Erjunhuf]

Major General Murphy breathed a sigh of relief...another potential conflict against Zonolia seemed to be winding down...but it was still too early to let their guard down. He picked up his radio set, and transmitted orders to his subordinates.

"This is General Murphy to all units. If the conflict picks back up, we need to be ready: keep working on the defensive fortifications. Steel, concrete, wood, whatever we have, we can use."

[Zonolia]

Major General Murphy breathed a sigh of relief...another potential conflict against Zonolia seemed to be winding down...but it was still too early to let their guard down. He picked up his radio set, and transmitted orders to his subordinates.

"This is General Murphy to all units. If the conflict picks back up, we need to be ready: keep working on the defensive fortifications. Steel, concrete, wood, whatever we have, we can use."

and you have just inspired Zonolia to completely fortify himself we will foritfy every sq in of Zonolia for defensive reasons

[North Amerikan States]

OK i did not muder i had to quell an uprising and this is a shameful act and also for the guy saying he is going to stike our military center good luck aa guns, also we are outraged at the act of war against us for no reason, and with this we have become the good and this only goes as proof that the world's ultimate evil is democracy

We're socialists, thank you very much. And unless this gets more interesting soon those drones are gonna be all I send, they already killed most of the "soldiers" involved anyway. On second thought if you send me the remaining soldiers who participated in the slaughter I could be happy and you could be happy.

So your godmodding away my entire army with drones?

Oh, lordy me no! just a few hundred at the most were involved right? I didn't mean your whole army, just the individuals who did the massacre.

No only about 100 troops were involved and i thought of this, how about i give you guys against me the 100 troops in return we call this off

I would leave immediately if these murderers were given to my nation. I only wanted them anyway. Give me them immediately please.

[Zonolia]

OK i did not muder i had to quell an uprising and this is a shameful act and also for the guy saying he is going to stike our military center good luck aa guns, also we are outraged at the act of war against us for no reason, and with this we have become the good and this only goes as proof that the world's ultimate evil is democracy

We're socialists, thank you very much. And unless this gets more interesting soon those drones are gonna be all I send, they already killed most of the "soldiers" involved anyway. On second thought if you send me the remaining soldiers who participated in the slaughter I could be happy and you could be happy.

So your godmodding away my entire army with drones?

Oh, lordy me no! just a few hundred at the most were involved right? I didn't mean your whole army, just the individuals who did the massacre.

No only about 100 troops were involved and i thought of this, how about i give you guys against me the 100 troops in return we call this off

I would leave immediately if these murderers were given to my nation. I only wanted them anyway. Give me them immediately please.

ok first they would be sold as human eslavements and we then require 15 billion USDs for them

[Erjunhuf]

To: The Interim President of Marcuda

Even though you have now stood down, do not think that your involvement is over. By your own estimates, you have destroyed up to 35% of Zonolian industry, and killed several thousand citizens. Payment for reconstruction of these faciliites, and well as recompensation for the families of those who died, must occur: it is the civilized thing to do, and an agreement to these terms will ease tensions with Zonolia.

President Benjamin Archer
The Allied States of Erjunhuf

[Marcuda]

To: The Interim President of Marcuda

Even though you have now stood down, do not think that your involvement is over. By your own estimates, you have destroyed up to 35% of Zonolian industry, and killed several thousand citizens. Payment for reconstruction of these faciliites, and well as recompensation for the families of those who died, must occur: it is the civilized thing to do, and an agreement to these terms will ease tensions with Zonolia.

President Benjamin Archer
The Allied States of Erjunhuf

To: President Benjamin Archer
From: Interim Secretary of State Luke Milks
Subject Zonolia

President Archer,

While we appreciate your concern for the affairs of both Marcuda and Zonolia. You are truly a benevelant head of state, however, this matter is for the moment between Marcuda and Zonolia and will remain that way. Our current, President also advises public demands and calls for payback from your nation is unnecessary and may cause further fracture between our nations, including that with Zonolia. Our citizens have been through a traumatic event with the death of President Burrill, and the discovery of this hideous conspiracy. Therefore, it is not appreciated to put salt in the wounds at hand, and discretion is both expected and requested.

Do not think that due to our unfortunate events, that we will be pushed around. As one of the larger nations in the world both in population, and economy and militarily we cannot afford to deal with such public affairs until, our nation has a chance to heal. Again we appreciate your concern.


Sincerely,

Luke Milks, Interim Secretary of State

United States of Marcuda

[Erjunhuf]

To: The Interim President of Marcuda

I understand and respect your position, believe me, I do. But I cannot ignore the fact that the war between the two of you almost cost thousand of Erjunhuf lives. Bombing runs killed some of our troops, you know. An invasion would be catastrophic, even still. And this was not necessarily a war we wanted: dragged to near disaster because of a 15,000 person massacre we took no part in. But we take our alliances seriously, as we know you do as well. Perhaps, once this is all over, we can make an alliance of our own: my only wish now are normalized relations between our two nations. I meant no disrespect.

President Benjamin Archer
The Allied States of Erjunhuf

[Grand Redosia]

Good Evening this is Wayne Daniels, and we have a extraordinary story to report, right from the storyline of a conspiracy novel, a major scandal and conspiracy has been exposed. President Trevor Simpson, along with members of his cabinet, and a few key senators have all been arrested on orders from Attorney General Jessica Summers. They have all been charged with treason, 1st degree murder, fraud, and a host of other federal crimes connected to the recent assassination of President Artuis Burrill. Speaker of the House John Kemp has been sworn into office as acting President. We have reports that government officials are having to keep all suspects under constant watch in secure government facilities, because a mob of citizens are threatening to storm any jail they are being kept. The citizens are completely distraught that our young President was betrayed by his own people, and people in his inner circle. We can all agree, that he was betrayed and they took a national treasure from us by the murder of President Burrill.

Here to the address the nation in a news conference is Attorney General Jessica Summers:

Good evening, at about 7:45 P.M today Federal Agents arrested Trevor Simpson and a team of conspirators for the murder of President Artuis Burrill. Currently, the suspects are all being kept in secured government facilities until they can be brought to trial. We had received reports of a major conspiracy inside the government was responsible for the assassination of President Burrill with the help of domestic citizens, and agencies, in addition to aid from foriegn intelligence sources.

President Kemp has recently taken the oath of office, and has ordered all military hostilties against Zonolia be abandoned until further notice. However, he has made it clear that in no way does the reflect the opinion of this nations view on the recent killing of 15,000 of Zonolian citizens by its government. However, until further notice all Marcudian forces are to stand down, and all naval fleets to withdraw within a 30 mile radius of Zonolian waters.

Currently, due to the sensitive nature of these events and our recent investigation into it, that is all we have for you as of now. Thank you and I will not be taking any questions at this time.


This is truly an alarming course of events, the question remains as to the psychological effect this will have on the whole nation.

In our nation, the Empress is the absolute authority. She CANNOT be arrested for anything. The only way she could be arrested is by a coup or conspiracy. The Empress would be the one arresting the Attorney General (Minister of Justice) in our nation, and not the Attorney General with her.

[Erjunhuf]

Good Evening this is Wayne Daniels, and we have a extraordinary story to report, right from the storyline of a conspiracy novel, a major scandal and conspiracy has been exposed. President Trevor Simpson, along with members of his cabinet, and a few key senators have all been arrested on orders from Attorney General Jessica Summers. They have all been charged with treason, 1st degree murder, fraud, and a host of other federal crimes connected to the recent assassination of President Artuis Burrill. Speaker of the House John Kemp has been sworn into office as acting President. We have reports that government officials are having to keep all suspects under constant watch in secure government facilities, because a mob of citizens are threatening to storm any jail they are being kept. The citizens are completely distraught that our young President was betrayed by his own people, and people in his inner circle. We can all agree, that he was betrayed and they took a national treasure from us by the murder of President Burrill.

Here to the address the nation in a news conference is Attorney General Jessica Summers:

Good evening, at about 7:45 P.M today Federal Agents arrested Trevor Simpson and a team of conspirators for the murder of President Artuis Burrill. Currently, the suspects are all being kept in secured government facilities until they can be brought to trial. We had received reports of a major conspiracy inside the government was responsible for the assassination of President Burrill with the help of domestic citizens, and agencies, in addition to aid from foriegn intelligence sources.

President Kemp has recently taken the oath of office, and has ordered all military hostilties against Zonolia be abandoned until further notice. However, he has made it clear that in no way does the reflect the opinion of this nations view on the recent killing of 15,000 of Zonolian citizens by its government. However, until further notice all Marcudian forces are to stand down, and all naval fleets to withdraw within a 30 mile radius of Zonolian waters.

Currently, due to the sensitive nature of these events and our recent investigation into it, that is all we have for you as of now. Thank you and I will not be taking any questions at this time.


This is truly an alarming course of events, the question remains as to the psychological effect this will have on the whole nation.

In our nation, the Empress is the absolute authority. She CANNOT be arrested for anything. The only way she could be arrested is by a coup or conspiracy. The Empress would be the one arresting the Attorney General (Minister of Justice) in our nation, and not the Attorney General with her.

Grand Redosia, thats not relevant. In any way. Besides, I thought you exited this thread?

[Grand Redosia]

My interest has been sparked again.