Maritime Hostage Crisis (Closed due to inactivity)

[Ishvaen]

Time: 31st July 2016, 9:30am,

Location: Ishvaenian Channel, 20 miles of the Coast of Confederation of Sovereign States (also known as the Anean Continent by Ishvaens)

The Ishvaenian Frigate HMS Flying Monkey was undergoing a routine patrol operation and a standard navy drill. As the main communications crew were testing out their new sonars as ordered by Captain Andrew McDonalds, a huge EMP blast suddenly hit the vessel. Official reports, despite being denied by many skeptics claimed that the source of the EMP blast was from a torpedo, implying that an enemy submarine launched said projectiles. Moments after EMP explosion, 4-5 dinghys were spotted, vectoring in on the HMS Flying. With the EMP disabling literally every single piece of electronic equipment in the frigate, the enemy had the advantage of going in undetected. Masked men with standard issue military equipment quickly stormed the deck of the HMS Flying Monkey, whilst the crew were suffering from the after effects of the EMP blast. These masked men quickly crushed resistance on the poop deck and the engine room. The Captain's deck was met with little resistance as the masked men slaughtered any sailors or marines who dared resist. With the entire vessel under their control, anyone who dared fire back at the terrorists were killed, and any survivors were taken hostage, Captain Andrew McDonalds being one of them.

Time: 31st July, 11:45am,

The masked men waited for power to be restored to the HMS Flying Monkey. After that, the man who seemingly calls himself "The Knife", acting as the leader of these men, made a live broadcast. "You don't know who we are, but we know who all of you are. The Ishvaenian Kingdom is a nation built on corrupt lies and failure. Your monarch and your Parliament are a disgrace to great-nations alike. We have taken some of your boys hostages, and if you do not meet the following demand, we will kill every last one of them, slowly. The demands is as such. The Ishvaenians are to relinquish The Agent known as 'Little Bird'. You have 48 hours tops, or you'll know what's coming." The Ishvaenian Joint Chief of Staff is planning a joint operation of hostage rescue, against an elite Clandestine terrorist group. Any nation willing to lend aid is welcome.

[Ishvaen]

Rules:
No god modding
No one liners
Have Fun
Keep it Realistic

Also, I'm the only one that can dictate the terrorist's movement, UNTIL, I'll say which nation is involved. THen that Nation will dictate said movements from there

[Vionna-Frankenlisch]

Official Offer of Assistance

We have heard about your predicament and we are quite interested in assisting you, as and Imperial nation ourselves we are always happy to help fellow imperial countries with several... Concessions.
We have two sections of the Royal Special Naval Operations Service (RSNOS/SNOS) on standby (with logistic and command units this amounts to 32 men) and we are quite happy to assign them to assisting you with defeating these terrorists and restoring your citizens to their families.

In return we only ask that you attend the Meeting of Frankenlisch to enhance relations between our nations.

Yours, Major General Horace Mountbatten.

[Korrodos]

Time: July 31st, 1201hrs Local Time

Location: 120 miles SSE of HMS Flying Monkey

The gentle breeze and fair warm wind from land concealed the chaos that was happening less than a few hundred miles away. The EMP that had disabled the Ishvaenian Frigate had been focused enough not to register on any of the sensors of the IKV Claymore. The destroyer had been steaming along after having made port the night before on a good will mission through the area. The quiet and monotony were suddenly interrupted however when the ship's fax machine and communications PADs alerted that they had a priority message. The duty officer quickly read it and wasted no time.

"Sound general quarters!"

Within minutes the ship sprung to life, crew members jumping out of bunks, the Marines on the helodeck ceasing their live weapons drill, and rushing to the armory. Aircrews traded their place as one of the two Merlin helicopters were pushed out onto the deck. Sirens blared and the ship's guns clanked as shells were loaded into them. Black smoke billowed momentarily as the destroyer's engines adjusted to the additional strain of powering the radars and weapon systems.

The Captain arrived on deck, the XO not far behind him.

"Status report!" he barked, looking around and seeing everything was in order.

"Sir, 2nd Fleet CINC sent this just a moment ago." And the fax was handed off, the two officers reading it.

"Wow, didn't take Command long to decode that one... Odin's Raven thats only 15 minutes ago..."

"Yes, well, this area has been a focus for developing our influence. Maybe we've made some headway." The Captain said as he walked over to the digital map table. He scrolled through the information he needed, zooming out slightly to give him a better idea of the other ships in the area. "Signal the IKMV Ruby Spire and Voss Derringer to come plot a course to rendezvous with us here..." He pointed to an area several miles back on their previous course. The two merchant vessels would have to cut around the disabled Ishvaenian frigate as well, but as a group they would be better protected by the Claymore.

"Lets get ops on firing solutions for anything that comes our way. Get both Helos in the air and send them to protect our merchant ships. Let them cut close, but not too close to the 'Flying Monkey' as to be seen as a threat, minimum distance allowed by this area's freedom of navigation laws."

The XO nodded, everything was covered. "We should signal our intent to both sides as to not escalate things further, Im sure if these terrorists see three ships forming up it might look suspicious... and agitate them."

"Good plan, get Comms on that."

The XO nodded. "Anything else sir?"

The Captain nodded, there was always one more thing. "All Department heads meeting in the briefing room in ten minutes, and try and patch us in with naval intel."

"Khazad!" The XO saluted, spun and went on his way. The Captain sitting down in his chair and reviewing the fax one more time.

TO: Ishvaenian Naval Command AND HMS Flying Monkey
From: Imperial Korrodosian Vessel Claymore
SUBJ: Security

Intend to convoy 2 Korrodosian merchant ships out of your AOR due to Hijacking of your Frigate Flying Monkey. NO SHIPS TO APPROACH KORRODOSIAN VESSELS. Approach will be considered hostile. Hostility will be met with force.

END MESSAGE

[Dark Serpent]

RS Luxembourg

It was night, and the phone had begun to sound in the cabin, pulling Captain Strotsko from his slumber. Itching his head as he got up he looked to the phone, picked it up, and said

"This better be a nuclear attack."
"Sir, we have recieved word of a hostage crisis unfolding under 100 miles away in Confederation of Soveriegn States waters."
"We have no jurisdiction there. Has the RS Steamfitter said anything?"
"Yes sir, Captain Kelly Talisan has recommended we offer assistance and then wait."
"Simple enough. Go ahead with it."
"Aye sir."

The orders were put in place, the two Dark Serpent ships awaited word.

To: Ishvaen Military
From: Democratic Republic of Dark Serpent Destroyer Squadron IV

It has come to our attention that one of your ships has been borders and a hostage situation is unfolding. We offer assistance, we are less than 100 miles
from the Flying Monkey as we send this letter. If you refuse our intervention we will turn course away from the CSS waters and your people.

[Ishvaen]

(Image)

Official Offer of Assistance

We have heard about your predicament and we are quite interested in assisting you, as and Imperial nation ourselves we are always happy to help fellow imperial countries with several... Concessions.
We have two sections of the Royal Special Naval Operations Service (RSNOS/SNOS) on standby (with logistic and command units this amounts to 32 men) and we are quite happy to assign them to assisting you with defeating these terrorists and restoring your citizens to their families.

In return we only ask that you attend the Meeting of Frankenlisch to enhance relations between our nations.

Yours, Major General Horace Mountbatten.

From: Prime Minister Thomas Campbell

To: Major General Horace Mountbatten

I thank you for your offer to aid in the rescue operation of our distressed naval personnel. His Majesty, King Andrew Costanza IV has accepted your offer to join the Meeting of Frankenlisch, as he sees the benefit of mutual alliance, shared within countries with the same form of Governance. There is only one thing that the Joint Chief of Staffs request, no matter how agonizing the situation gets, they will never concede our Agent "Little Bird" to them, as it is the last thing on their mind. Anyways, your offer to aid in our efforts will be met with gratitude. We shall make haste and bring those men to safety.

Yours Truly,

TC

[Ishvaen]

Time: July 31st, 1201hrs Local Time

Location: 120 miles SSE of HMS Flying Monkey

The gentle breeze and fair warm wind from land concealed the chaos that was happening less than a few hundred miles away. The EMP that had disabled the Ishvaenian Frigate had been focused enough not to register on any of the sensors of the IKV Claymore. The destroyer had been steaming along after having made port the night before on a good will mission through the area. The quiet and monotony were suddenly interrupted however when the ship's fax machine and communications PADs alerted that they had a priority message. The duty officer quickly read it and wasted no time.

"Sound general quarters!"

Within minutes the ship sprung to life, crew members jumping out of bunks, the Marines on the helodeck ceasing their live weapons drill, and rushing to the armory. Aircrews traded their place as one of the two Merlin helicopters were pushed out onto the deck. Sirens blared and the ship's guns clanked as shells were loaded into them. Black smoke billowed momentarily as the destroyer's engines adjusted to the additional strain of powering the radars and weapon systems.

The Captain arrived on deck, the XO not far behind him.

"Status report!" he barked, looking around and seeing everything was in order.

"Sir, 2nd Fleet CINC sent this just a moment ago." And the fax was handed off, the two officers reading it.

"Wow, didn't take Command long to decode that one... Odin's Raven thats only 15 minutes ago..."

"Yes, well, this area has been a focus for developing our influence. Maybe we've made some headway." The Captain said as he walked over to the digital map table. He scrolled through the information he needed, zooming out slightly to give him a better idea of the other ships in the area. "Signal the IKMV Ruby Spire and Voss Derringer to come plot a course to rendezvous with us here..." He pointed to an area several miles back on their previous course. The two merchant vessels would have to cut around the disabled Ishvaenian frigate as well, but as a group they would be better protected by the Claymore.

"Lets get ops on firing solutions for anything that comes our way. Get both Helos in the air and send them to protect our merchant ships. Let them cut close, but not too close to the 'Flying Monkey' as to be seen as a threat, minimum distance allowed by this area's freedom of navigation laws."

The XO nodded, everything was covered. "We should signal our intent to both sides as to not escalate things further, Im sure if these terrorists see three ships forming up it might look suspicious... and agitate them."

"Good plan, get Comms on that."

The XO nodded. "Anything else sir?"

The Captain nodded, there was always one more thing. "All Department heads meeting in the briefing room in ten minutes, and try and patch us in with naval intel."

"Khazad!" The XO saluted, spun and went on his way. The Captain sitting down in his chair and reviewing the fax one more time.

TO: Ishvaenian Naval Command AND HMS Flying Monkey
From: Imperial Korrodosian Vessel Claymore
SUBJ: Security

Intend to convoy 2 Korrodosian merchant ships out of your AOR due to Hijacking of your Frigate Flying Monkey. NO SHIPS TO APPROACH KORRODOSIAN VESSELS. Approach will be considered hostile. Hostility will be met with force.

END MESSAGE

From: Commander Thomas Binkey
To: Imperial Korrodsian Vessel Claymore

Understood, the rescue fleet, The Portmonteau will not approach your AOR. We shall further await your passing before we commence rescue operations. Please beware that enemy troops are armed and dangerous, and any attacks by the Flying Monkey will be not held accountable by us, judging by the fact that it has been hijacked. Best of Luck. END MESSAGE

[Ishvaen]

RS Luxembourg

It was night, and the phone had begun to sound in the cabin, pulling Captain Strotsko from his slumber. Itching his head as he got up he looked to the phone, picked it up, and said

"This better be a nuclear attack."
"Sir, we have recieved word of a hostage crisis unfolding under 100 miles away in Confederation of Soveriegn States waters."
"We have no jurisdiction there. Has the RS Steamfitter said anything?"
"Yes sir, Captain Kelly Talisan has recommended we offer assistance and then wait."
"Simple enough. Go ahead with it."
"Aye sir."

The orders were put in place, the two Dark Serpent ships awaited word.

To: Ishvaen Military
From: Democratic Republic of Dark Serpent Destroyer Squadron IV

It has come to our attention that one of your ships has been borders and a hostage situation is unfolding. We offer assistance, we are less than 100 miles
from the Flying Monkey as we send this letter. If you refuse our intervention we will turn course away from the CSS waters and your people.

From: Commander Thomas Binkey
To: Commander of Dark Serpent Destroyer Squadron IV

Any help will be appreciated to aid in our efforts against countering those vile terrorists. Please refrain from firing at the Flying Monkey until the Ishvaenian Admiralty gives the go-ahead to do so. Also, we are planning a joint, snatch and grab rescue operation, in hopes of extracting the hostages entirely unharmed. Thank you for your offer.

Yours Truly

[Ishvaen]

Meanwhile, in the Captain's Deck of the flying monkey, the Terrorist Leader, codenamed "The Knife" was discussing the sudden proximity of the Korrodosian merchant ships and the course of actions that should be taken against very suspicious activities. "Knife" was intending to let the convoy pass, but an un-named subordinate of his suddenly launched a Tomahawk-class seaborne missile against the Merchant Ships. Three said missiles took off from the missile launchers of the frigate and onto the Korodossian Merchant Ships. Missiles were then inbound and ready to hit the ship within 30 seconds.

"You IDIOT! WHAT THE HELL HAVE YOU DONE?! Now more people are gonna be on our tail", shouted Knife.

Knife continued berating his man, "I clearly did not order any attacks on other seaborne vessels, dumbass".

"Please sir, I-" The Subordinate begged. Before being shot in the head by Knife.

After the merchant vessels were heavily damaged by the three Tomahawk Missiles launched by the HMS Flying Monkey, The Knife made another broadcast, addressing the wider public once more. The Captain and 5 of his most trusted officers were gagged and tied up whilst kneeling down on the ground, while being held at gunpoint by the still-unidentified hostage takers.

"Citizens of Korrodos, although those missiles were not originally intended for your vessels, as our hatred on Ishvaen knows no bound, we do not regret the decision of firing said projectiles.

"Korrodos is yet another oppressive state that denies its citizens the right to Political Freedom and Civil Rights. Therefore, we shall stand to resist against such Draconian countries that still has a Monarchy."

"Also, 3 hours has passed, and the agent, Little Bird has yet to be relinquished to us, or else-"

Knife then proceeds to shoot one of the Officers in the head.

"Well, you know.... I'm a man of my word".

The assailants proceed to beat Captain Andrew Mcdonalds of The HMS Flying Monkey viciously, whilst broadcasted to the entire world to see.

This quickly hastened the Ishvaenian rescue effort tenfold as the incoming fleet, Portmonteau, along with several marine regiments quickly made haste to the AOR within the HMS Flying Monkey. Commander Thomas Binkey of the Portmonteau encircled the Flying Monkey with 4 destroyers, 2 Aegis and an aircraft carrier, along with several gunboats with transport capabilities. This may prove to be the beginning of a tense maritime flashpoint. Ishvaen still awaits other nations' assistance in this crisis, as promised by dark_serpent and vionna-frankenlisch.

"Now, we wait." said Commander Thomas Binkey, as he sipped his hot cup of coffee

[Ishvaen]

bump

[Dark Serpent]

Dark Serpent Destroyer Squadron IV came into view of the Ishvaen ships as well as the Flying Monkey. Captain Strotsko stood near the
bow flanked by guards who were armed to the teeth. The red flag of communist Dark Serpent flew from his ship as well as Captain
Kelly Talisan's of the RS Steamfitter. Both ships were on course to take position on the starboard side of the Flying Monkey, however not
too close.

"Raise the Ishvaenians, I'd like to ask them if I may commence a psychological warfare attempt. Also let them know our troopers
are prepared to board the Flying Monkey when the time comes." Strotsko said and then smoked a pipe.

Below deck on both destroyers there were troops arming themselves, putting on flak jackets, bringing gas masks in case cs gas
was used against the hostage takers. Bullets handed out.

[Gebeta]

GBMS Sea Vixen


The GBMS Sea Vixen was a container ship that was a frequent visitor to the Channel as it made its way home from lands afar. The Container ship was heading south at the moment. While Gebeta and Ishaven diplomatic relations were non existent, there was a friendly relation existed between the nations. The two fleets would exchange pleasantry when in , proximity and ships such as the Vixen moved about with the knowledge that Ishvaen warships patrolled the waters.

The GBMS Sea Vixen was heading south along the coast at about 25 miles from it. The voyage had been uneventful since port. Though, one crew man was in the brig due to his action with a lady in port. Captain Lux Thomas held the Gebeta Fleet Law to the letter. While the crew man had not conducted any felonies, his harassment was not to go unpunished. He had taken the crew man into custody from the local police force with the promise that Fleet Law would be enforced. Fleet Law was a attempt to show Gebeta would not let crimes go unpunished in trade for not having Nationals kept in custody in foreign nations. The law Enforcement of the nation in question had conducted investigations with the Kriegsmarine before and trusted the law would be kept. The Law also helped ease tensions when crimes occurred.

The Ship would continue on its course for the next few hours before making a stop over to offload some cargo and pick up new cargo. Its current cargo was 2 TEU of gold from its last port call,with another 68 of goods TEU, that was headed to Gebeta in exchange for 2400 boxes of Military Tech. Since the transaction was hush hush, Sea Vixen was un-escorted. Her crew was made u of about 40 ship members, with a detachment of 20 Marines to guard both the Tech and Gold.

OOC
Just posted this. If it gets caught up in the fray ill go from there, if not then it will pass on through ever so posts.)

[Ishvaen]

Dark Serpent Destroyer Squadron IV came into view of the Ishvaen ships as well as the Flying Monkey. Captain Strotsko stood near the
bow flanked by guards who were armed to the teeth. The red flag of communist Dark Serpent flew from his ship as well as Captain
Kelly Talisan's of the RS Steamfitter. Both ships were on course to take position on the starboard side of the Flying Monkey, however not
too close.

"Raise the Ishvaenians, I'd like to ask them if I may commence a psychological warfare attempt. Also let them know our troopers
are prepared to board the Flying Monkey when the time comes." Strotsko said and then smoked a pipe.

Below deck on both destroyers there were troops arming themselves, putting on flak jackets, bringing gas masks in case cs gas
was used against the hostage takers. Bullets handed out.

From: Commander Thomas Binkey
To: Commander of the Dark Serpent Destroyer Squadron

A psychological warfare attempt is a good way of weeding out these terrorists. Only one problem, by the looks of it, they seem to have elite training in the art of warfare, hence it is presumed that their leader "Knife" is a master strategist. If we have brilliant minds behind this operation, we can commence said operations. As for now, we shall need to discuss the methods of extraction of the hostages. We have two tactical marine teams, "FOX 1" and "FOX 2" ready to collaborate with your respective units. We wish to hear from you.

Yours Truly

The Ishvaenian Fleet, Portmonteau began to mobilize its Aegis Tomahawk missiles, with coordinates set on the HMS Flying Monkey, just in case the rogue paramilitary group executes all the hostages. FOX 1 and FOX 2 situated on several Ishvaenian gunboats, all geared up with standard-issue armour and weaponry.

"All eyes on deck sir!"

"Good! Although negotiations are taking place, we are tasked with creating a proper entry point with the Dark Serpentian troops. To do this, we need a distraction".

"Colonel E3 Class, James "Little Bird" Anderson, will be our patsy, since the terrorists want him. So what we do is, we 'surrender' him to the soldiers, meeting at one of the decks, with snipers in position. That way, we kill off the terrorists and we rescue the hostages, easy. Our meeting is concluded, get our boys home safe"

GBMS Sea Vixen


The GBMS Sea Vixen was a container ship that was a frequent visitor to the Channel as it made its way home from lands afar. The Container ship was heading south at the moment. While Gebeta and Ishaven diplomatic relations were non existent, there was a friendly relation existed between the nations. The two fleets would exchange pleasantry when in , proximity and ships such as the Vixen moved about with the knowledge that Ishvaen warships patrolled the waters.

The GBMS Sea Vixen was heading south along the coast at about 25 miles from it. The voyage had been uneventful since port. Though, one crew man was in the brig due to his action with a lady in port. Captain Lux Thomas held the Gebeta Fleet Law to the letter. While the crew man had not conducted any felonies, his harassment was not to go unpunished. He had taken the crew man into custody from the local police force with the promise that Fleet Law would be enforced. Fleet Law was a attempt to show Gebeta would not let crimes go unpunished in trade for not having Nationals kept in custody in foreign nations. The law Enforcement of the nation in question had conducted investigations with the Kriegsmarine before and trusted the law would be kept. The Law also helped ease tensions when crimes occurred.

The Ship would continue on its course for the next few hours before making a stop over to offload some cargo and pick up new cargo. Its current cargo was 2 TEU of gold from its last port call,with another 68 of goods TEU, that was headed to Gebeta in exchange for 2400 boxes of Military Tech. Since the transaction was hush hush, Sea Vixen was un-escorted. Her crew was made u of about 40 ship members, with a detachment of 20 Marines to guard both the Tech and Gold.

OOC
Just posted this. If it gets caught up in the fray ill go from there, if not then it will pass on through ever so posts.)

OOC: It's ok haha, oh SPOILERS: I'm gonna write that one of the terrorist leaders knows the Sea Vixen.

The terrorist leader, The Knife was one very much intrigued by the cargo ship GBMS Sea Vixen that was in proximity of the HMS Flying Monkey. The Ishvaenian fleet has surrounded all but one end of the AOR. Somehow, Knife knew that the Container Ship sometimes carried gold, showing that he might be affiliated with sea faring operations from Gebeta. Knife sent a detachment of his terrorist assault squad to conduct a raid on the GBMS Sea Vixen. With a small dinghy, the squad simply utilized the Sea Vixen's blindspots to their advantage, to covertly enter the freighter. About four to five men were rappelling from their dinghys to the deck of the freighter. Troops silently gunned down any guards or sea members obstructing their path. However, they were inevitably spotted, and a ferocious gunfight ensued on the decks of the GBMS Sea Vixen.

[Dark Serpent]

To: Ishvaenian Commanders
From: Captain Strotsko of Destroyer Squadron IV

Understood. When you are prepared to send over your squads go ahead we are ready to receive them.


On Deck of RS Luxembourg

Captain Strotsko smoked his pipe as he eyed the Flying Monkey. To himself he said, "Expert military strategist
huh?"

Lifting up his binoculars he took a look at the Flying Monkey however could spot nobody on deck at the moment.

[Gebeta]

The terrorist leader, The Knife was one very much intrigued by the cargo ship GBMS Sea Vixen that was in proximity of the HMS Flying Monkey. The Ishvaenian fleet has surrounded all but one end of the AOR. Somehow, Knife knew that the Container Ship sometimes carried gold, showing that he might be affiliated with sea faring operations from Gebeta. Knife sent a detachment of his terrorist assault squad to conduct a raid on the GBMS Sea Vixen. With a small dinghy, the squad simply utilized the Sea Vixen's blindspots to their advantage, to covertly enter the freighter. About four to five men were rappelling from their dinghys to the deck of the freighter. Troops silently gunned down any guards or sea members obstructing their path. However, they were inevitable spotted, an a ferocious gunfight ensued on the decks of the GBMS Sea Vixen.

GBS Sea Vixen
There was the pings and pangs of auto weapon fire. While the attack was sudden, the Marines had been able to mount a defensive line in the lower decks. They opted to keep the fighting in the halls and rooms, avoiding the cargo bays where superior numbers would win.

Sgt Whilem was pushed against a bulkhead, and took a deep breath before pviting out slightly, holding the breath he took. He aimed and fired.

4 shots, quickly aimed and fired off down the hall. Not knowing if he had hit any one. There had to be casualties on both sides as the fighting took to lower decks. The Marines, left to around 5 now had fallen towards the fore part of the ship. They needed to counter attack and clear for the bridge. The bridge had the needed TACOM to Gebeta High Command. With that the might of the Kriegsmarine Naval Air from carriers or ships would be on the area in a matter of hours. The Kriegsmarine history with pirates, which is what the boarders resembled now, would be total annihilation.

While at first the Pirate tactics had been similar to spec ops, the failure to surround the Marines in cargo holds had told another story. The Marines for instance would have advanced two fold, on in the lower decks, other from the top down. Or, perhaps the plan moved too fast, the Marines too fast to allow for such a position to be taken up.

Either way, the ship would fall. And the nearest Naval asset, the Battleship Loki and her group was 3 days away. It would take long to search for the missing ship as it had a 48 hour grace period that started in 4 hours before it was MIA.

[Ishvaen]

To: Ishvaenian Commanders
From: Captain Strotsko of Destroyer Squadron IV

Understood. When you are prepared to send over your squads go ahead we are ready to receive them.


On Deck of RS Luxembourg

Captain Strotsko smoked his pipe as he eyed the Flying Monkey. To himself he said, "Expert military strategist
huh?"

Lifting up his binoculars he took a look at the Flying Monkey however could spot nobody on deck at the moment.

Commander Thomas Binkey radioed in on Captain Strotsko.

"Ready your marines to take the engine room of the HMS FLying Monkey, the approach should be silent. If we are to be spotted, well, you know what happens next".

The eerie silence as exhibited at the deck of the HMS Flying Monkey scared the Ishvaenian Tactical teams, FOX 1 and FOX 2. Numerous forms of inactivity might mean that this terrorist group might have something up their sleeves. Colonel James "Little Bird" Anderson commented on the nature of the situation.

"I've seen this before, way back when I had to rescue one of our boys in Gebeta. "

"The deafening silence... it's barren. They're seriously planning something. Ah well, Since I'm the bargaining chip for these masked nuggets, I'll gladly be in position to be 'surrenderd' ".

"Sir, you can't be serious!"

"Yes I can and I will!"

Suddenly, 12 officers and the Captain of the HMS Flying Monkey, were brought out wearing what looked like bomb vests on them. Terrorist leader, codenamed Knife was seen holding a remote.

"If you do something to somewhat displease me, I will reunite this ship with The Titanic".

Ishvaenian rescue squads, FOX 1 and FOX 2, are in position being on gunboats, standing by to attack. Little Bird slowly walked up to the deck of the ship, whilst accompanied by two other marines.

Commander Thomas Binkey of the Fleet Portmonteau radioed in saying

"Alright you slimy bastard, if we hand Little Bird over, do you guarantee the safety of the hostages?"

"If I feel like it".

So far, the atmosphere remains very tense and there are many things that could go wrong in different manners. As of this moment, a tense standpoint between the terrorists, and Little Bird and his marines jangled the nerves of everyone.

[Ishvaen]

The terrorist leader, The Knife was one very much intrigued by the cargo ship GBMS Sea Vixen that was in proximity of the HMS Flying Monkey. The Ishvaenian fleet has surrounded all but one end of the AOR. Somehow, Knife knew that the Container Ship sometimes carried gold, showing that he might be affiliated with sea faring operations from Gebeta. Knife sent a detachment of his terrorist assault squad to conduct a raid on the GBMS Sea Vixen. With a small dinghy, the squad simply utilized the Sea Vixen's blindspots to their advantage, to covertly enter the freighter. About four to five men were rappelling from their dinghys to the deck of the freighter. Troops silently gunned down any guards or sea members obstructing their path. However, they were inevitable spotted, an a ferocious gunfight ensued on the decks of the GBMS Sea Vixen.

GBS Sea Vixen
There was the pings and pangs of auto weapon fire. While the attack was sudden, the Marines had been able to mount a defensive line in the lower decks. They opted to keep the fighting in the halls and rooms, avoiding the cargo bays where superior numbers would win.

Sgt Whilem was pushed against a bulkhead, and took a deep breath before pviting out slightly, holding the breath he took. He aimed and fired.

4 shots, quickly aimed and fired off down the hall. Not knowing if he had hit any one. There had to be casualties on both sides as the fighting took to lower decks. The Marines, left to around 5 now had fallen towards the fore part of the ship. They needed to counter attack and clear for the bridge. The bridge had the needed TACOM to Gebeta High Command. With that the might of the Kriegsmarine Naval Air from carriers or ships would be on the area in a matter of hours. The Kriegsmarine history with pirates, which is what the boarders resembled now, would be total annihilation.

While at first the Pirate tactics had been similar to spec ops, the failure to surround the Marines in cargo holds had told another story. The Marines for instance would have advanced two fold, on in the lower decks, other from the top down. Or, perhaps the plan moved too fast, the Marines too fast to allow for such a position to be taken up.

Either way, the ship would fall. And the nearest Naval asset, the Battleship Loki and her group was 3 days away. It would take long to search for the missing ship as it had a 48 hour grace period that started in 4 hours before it was MIA.

From: Commander Thomas Binkey
To: Captain of the GBMS Sea Vixen

We have gotten your distress calls. It seems that your ships might be attacked by the same terrorists that hijacked the HMS Flying Monkey. We are sending a detachment of our destroyer closes to your proximity to aid in your situation. Judging by the new intel we received, it may look like one of your most infamous splinter terrorist organizations is involved in this whole debacle. Also, I request that you call in the rest of the Gebetan fleet, this situation has become a quagmire.

The HMS Waverider, a destroyer type vessel, is steaming at full knots towards the coordinates of the GBMS Sea Vixen. Judging by the close proximity of the hostage crisis and the freighter hijacking, the HMS Waverider was able to arrive at the scene in less that 15 minutes. From there, several marine dinghys rushed towards the aid of the Gebetans to quell this violent gun battle that ensued on the decks of the Sea Vixen. Ishvaenian marines quickly repelled the terrorists but they were met with fierce resistance. Losses from the Gebetans, Ishvaenians and the terrorist groups were extremely high, but nontheless, the terrorists on the Sea Vixen were subdued by the Ishvaenians.

The Ishvaniean marines liberated any Gebetan hostages and treated the any of the remaining wounded. In the ensuing battle, the entire deck and the brig was ridden with bullet holes. Soldiers from both nations had to bury the dead by giving them a proper sea burial. Only two of the terrorists were taken prisoners. Interrogation pursued with suspicion that these terrorists might be affiliated with Gebetan state of affairs.

[Gebeta]

The Kriegsmarine was preparing a task force of 5 ships, Neucom class cruisers that was to take the GBS Sea Vixen to a Gebetan controlled Deshnokvian port. The Kriegsmarines had been in contact with the Marines, and at first was grateful for the Ishaven help, but turned sour when it seemed there were allegations of Gebetan involvement with the take overs.

The Marines had been hoping to have the Sea Vixen turned over to them, but had to put up with the Ishaven forces having free reign of the ship. Though, once the Kriegsmarine turned up it was assumed that control would be returned to Gebeta.


GBS Sea Vixen

The ship was afloat, while the Ishavens had arrived soon after the fight ended, on in which the Marines lost and tactically with held hostile actions, not surrendered, the Marines took the chaos of the Ishaven raid to destroy the ships manifest pertaining to the gold shipment. To explain the Marines presence, it was half true, that they were to guard a technological shipment to a Allied nation, the Sea Vixen taking on a new shipping mission of civil goods after. The Sea Vixen for the mean while would continue under Ishaven orders, able to move under her own power.


Gebeta
Capital Of Bensa

The Situation room was discussing actions to be taken beyond the 5 ships tasked with escorting the Vixen. They also discussed the fact that a terror organization, while Ishaven Intel was incorrect that it was Gebatan in origin, might have been involved. The Group in question was the Desh Liberation Army, fragments of the former Deshokovian army that went under ground following the Gebetan invasion and occupation of main land Desh. While ultimately Desh and Gebeta relations improved, there were still those that despised the occupation. They had ambushed Wehrmacht patrols, as well as a foiled attempt to bomb a air port in Gebeta, which had been discovered by Ishaven Intel. The would be bombers had traveled to Ishaven, then were to go on to Gebeta.

At the moment, not much could be done, with 3 task forces at deployment, the Kriegsmarine was able to mount reactions, but its offensive power was limited as other assets were patrolling home waters. Not to say Gebeta was weak, its forces were still mighty, but they were tied up with missions that could not be changed unless extreme events occurred. One option was the deployment of P-45 patrol planes, twin engine aircraft orginally used as airliners and cargo planes, with conversions to maritime patrol aircraft. But it was all speculation and ideas, and nothing had been sent to the Ishaven government.
OOC
Desh was a nation I rped a Gebetan invasion of. The War started when a False Flag air attack against my fleet sparked the Gebeta Desh/Macedonia war. After the war, Gebeta occupied to rebuild the parts of Desh in her possession, leading to a insurrection, where I guess you can draw connections to the terror group you mentioned. Funny how things turned out, unless you did some research on the past 2 years of Gebeta history.

[Chricoma]

Chricoma begins moving aircraft carriers to Ishvaen along with some battle ships and 43 Royal Marines. This intervention was due to Ishvaen's membership in the G.M.D

[Ishvaen]

The Kriegsmarine was preparing a task force of 5 ships, Neucom class cruisers that was to take the GBS Sea Vixen to a Gebetan controlled Deshnokvian port. The Kriegsmarines had been in contact with the Marines, and at first was grateful for the Ishaven help, but turned sour when it seemed there were allegations of Gebetan involvement with the take overs.

The Marines had been hoping to have the Sea Vixen turned over to them, but had to put up with the Ishaven forces having free reign of the ship. Though, once the Kriegsmarine turned up it was assumed that control would be returned to Gebeta.


GBS Sea Vixen

The ship was afloat, while the Ishavens had arrived soon after the fight ended, on in which the Marines lost and tactically with held hostile actions, not surrendered, the Marines took the chaos of the Ishaven raid to destroy the ships manifest pertaining to the gold shipment. To explain the Marines presence, it was half true, that they were to guard a technological shipment to a Allied nation, the Sea Vixen taking on a new shipping mission of civil goods after. The Sea Vixen for the mean while would continue under Ishaven orders, able to move under her own power.


Gebeta
Capital Of Bensa

The Situation room was discussing actions to be taken beyond the 5 ships tasked with escorting the Vixen. They also discussed the fact that a terror organization, while Ishaven Intel was incorrect that it was Gebatan in origin, might have been involved. The Group in question was the Desh Liberation Army, fragments of the former Deshokovian army that went under ground following the Gebetan invasion and occupation of main land Desh. While ultimately Desh and Gebeta relations improved, there were still those that despised the occupation. They had ambushed Wehrmacht patrols, as well as a foiled attempt to bomb a air port in Gebeta, which had been discovered by Ishaven Intel. The would be bombers had traveled to Ishaven, then were to go on to Gebeta.

At the moment, not much could be done, with 3 task forces at deployment, the Kriegsmarine was able to mount reactions, but its offensive power was limited as other assets were patrolling home waters. Not to say Gebeta was weak, its forces were still mighty, but they were tied up with missions that could not be changed unless extreme events occurred. One option was the deployment of P-45 patrol planes, twin engine aircraft orginally used as airliners and cargo planes, with conversions to maritime patrol aircraft. But it was all speculation and ideas, and nothing had been sent to the Ishaven government.
OOC
Desh was a nation I rped a Gebetan invasion of. The War started when a False Flag air attack against my fleet sparked the Gebeta Desh/Macedonia war. After the war, Gebeta occupied to rebuild the parts of Desh in her possession, leading to a insurrection, where I guess you can draw connections to the terror group you mentioned. Funny how things turned out, unless you did some research on the past 2 years of Gebeta history.

The Ishvaenian marines, after mopping up terrorist resistance in the Sea Vixen, assumed temporary control of the vessel, judging by the fact that most of the commanding crew had been wiped out by the battle that took place. The squad leader of the Ishvaenian marines made an announcement, with intent to explain the situation.

"We have merely received a distress call stating that this ship was in danger. All we did was helped you guys out. As for now, we will assume temporary command, 'til your boys return of course. Right now, our priority is to steer or ship to safety. Any item labelled as precious on the manifest, shall not be looted nor destroyed by any Ishvaenian personnel. Looting is strictly a war crime, and this will result in a court martial".

Word of the rescue operation mounted on the Sea Vixen reached the ears of Commander Thomas Binkey. He was somewhat delighted upon hearing the operation succeed.

"Ahh good, now let's begin diplomatic talks with 'dem pesky Gebetans. Send word to those chumps at Albridge Falls (Home of Ishvaen's Central Intelligence Agency)! Apparantly, they and Little Bird were involved in some sort of operations about the Desh Liberation Army.

A telegraph was then sent to the Director of the ICIA (Ishvaenian Central Intelligence Agency), in regards to Little Bird and the terrorist leader Knife. The Director, with haste, immediately sent a subsequent message to the Prime Minister of Ishavaen, Thomas Campbell himself. Campbell, shocked and appalled at the resurgence of Knife and the Desh Liberation army, quickly prioritized establishing a temporary alliance with Gebeta over this issue. Campbell then sent a telegram to the Leader of Gebeta, with the messaged labelled as "NOT TO BE REVEALED TO ANYONE!"

From: Prime Minister Thomas Campbell
To: The Head of State of Gebeta (OOC: I'll edit his name later, when your provide me with it haha)

I believe we have a major problem on our hands. As you have obviously heard, our frigate has been hijacked by a contingent of well-trained terrorists, who have taken our seamen hostage. They proposed that we concede Little Bird, literally the only thing that may very well compromise our intelligence operations in the Desh Liberation Army. If Knife gets his hands on Little Bird, countless of agents, Ishvaenian AND Gebetans alike will be exposed, and therefore be put in extreme danger. I believe it is also your problem as well as us conceding Little Bird will mean that the tide of war will be shifted towards the DLA's favour. I truly apologize that what happened years ago had to be brought to light now, in such terrible manners. I look forward to your reply and henceforth, your coorperation.

Yours Truly,
TC

[Belhorizon]

OOC: I noticed I haven't incorporated the Imperial City into my factbooks yet. So a quick aside, it's a giant complex purposefully built to serve as the Capital of Belhorizon. It's sole duty is to be the administrative center of the nation, and restricts access to citizenry. This is an introductory post, I don't expect a reply.

Imperial City, Imperial Intelligence Headquarters

Captain Holrock let out a small sigh as the doors behind him shut with a thud. It's not everyday that an agent of the Imperial Intelligence is allowed into the Commander's section, even if that agent was the Captain of the Covert Ops department. Located on the seventeenth floor, this section was not only the highest one in the building, but also the most lavishly decorated one. While the rest of the headquarters was bland, metallic, and even unwelcoming, the Commander's section boasted the best art the empire had to offer.

The Captain was let into a long hallway lined with all the different types of marble Holrock could imagine, interrupted only with the delicate golden ornamentation the Imperial artists were so known for. On the sides, the marble recessed slightly into the wall to give way to great works of art, depicting great periods of Belhorizoni history. In the middle of the left wall lied the portrait of the Emperor himself, while a smaller one belonging to the Commander hung next to it. While it was uncanny for the Commander of the Imperial Intelligence to hang his portrait near that of the Emperor, it's only one of the many uncanny scenarios that arose when the Crown Prince was given the job.

But none of that mattered now. Something interesting arose from a project Holrock has been working on, and interesting events require the approval of interesting people. As he neared the great mahogany doors sealing the other end of the hallway, Holrock couldn't help but feel intimidated when the marble-like Imperial Guards snapped into action and swung them open.

"Be quick. I have things to do." The voice bellowed from a short, stout man sitting behind a larger than life wooden desk as decorated as its surroundings. But Holrock didn't admire the desk or its surroundings. His entire being was focused on ending this meeting with his head still on his shoulders.

"Your Highness, one of our covert operations has reached a stage requiring your direct approval."
"I've read the file. Terrorist group infiltration, hmm?"
"Yes, your Highness. A separatist group in Gebeta. We've decided to infiltrate it in accord with the goals set out by Imperial Edict 3565."
"Yes, I know all that.", the voice was exasperated. "The Edict gives you permission to do whatever you like without approval from us. Why are you here boy?"
"One of our agents, Your Highness. He's raiding a ship with a small cell of those terrorists. According to our projections, the chances of his capture are extremely high."
The voice grew more exasperated, "So? Terminate him. Wipe him off our records. He no longer exists. You know the damn protocol!"
"Your Highness. The agent is Archduke Obeid's son."

From that moment on, Silence reigned on the room. The Captain kept looking at his Commander, despite all his attempts to look away. He could not. This was the moment of truth. The moment of life or death for him. Archduke Obeid was a friend of the Emperor, and a very influential man. Keeping his happy is tantamount to keeping the emperor happy. A long, long minute later, the voice spoke again, in a lower voice,

"You said you've sent him to the safest operation."
Holbrock dared not reply. He only nodded.
"I'll inform Colonel Jiriloon to arrange his safe return. You might want to remove that watch, boy, it doesn't go well with handcuffs."

[Gebeta]

Gebeta

Rudestien Airbase
Outide Bensa Capital


The airbase was a storm of movement, not since the invasion of Desh 3 year ago had the base been alive. Though, this time it was, and for the same reason. The Luftwaffe didnt house aircraft in Desh Soil, it operated from air bases in the mainland or minor allies to support operations in Desh. The Marines housed aircraft, being able to make use of VTOL aircraft, but they were tasked with close air support during engagements with Desh Rebels. As part of a tri fold plan, agents in Gebeta had set to work destroying the Desh influence in Gebeta itself, but the Defense Agency had suggested aa large scale air raid of suspected Desh hold outs in the minor towns, with larger cities would have to be raided by ground forces. The airstrikes would commence in a hour, consisting of G29s and ORCA Bombers using high precision weapons to hit targets.

Meanwhile the situation abroad was getting worse. Gebeta was known to have little tolerance for agents and spies in Gebeta not there under Gebeta Command. Most were held in prisons for 10 years, though alot of the time this sentence was reduced to 5 years of labor.

But things were moving faster than hoped. It most certainly stemmed from the fact that the Desh Government collapsed so rapidly, instead of moving and relocating, it decided to just die, leaving a power vacuum in its wake. Though, this new group seemed more intent on just causing havoc rather than accomplishing set goals. While the rebels were mostly a group of those with liberation in mind, they had forced it so that a prolonged fight would erupt. Rather than letting the rebuilding of Desh carry on, they had it in mind that they were to rebuild with no assistance. A possible but extremely challenging task. While talks had been attempted, the rebels ignored them. They failed to see that Gebeta could only hand over the Desh nation once it was able to stand on its own.

This situation had led to the creation of the new group, which seemed to target all, not just Gebeta.

To: Prime Minister Thomas Campbell
From : Alois Horner

I do agree, but incorrectly stating that this is a Gebeta based group does not help the cause. While they are carrying operations, minor ones that dont seem to be of threats, the main problem lies in the Desh Homeland. The new group conducting operations such as hijacking your naval units is one that recently appeared in the past few months, though we believe they were operating before then. The Hijacking of your vessel may have been a "announcement" mission, letting others know that they do exist. As such, and targeted at the rebels as well, I have authorized air strikes to commence in low population areas with ground based raids in larger population centers.

End

[Panatikozka]

Three Knocks Can Be Heard From The Door Leading To The Office Of The President Of The Democratic Republic Of Panatikozka.
"Come In!" Says President George Espanto.
A Man Mid 20s Dressed In Formal Attire Probably An Employee In The Office Of National Defense, Comes Inside The Presidential Office.
"Mr. President, There Has Been Trouble Stirring Up Near The Coast Of The Confederation of Sovereign States... Maybe Our Nation Can Help With This Matte..."
"Shut Up, We Have No Jurisdiction In The Confederation of Sovereign States, So Mr. Whatever Your Name Is... I Suggest You Go Outside Before I Call Securi..."
"Mr.President! Terrorists Held Hostages In The HMS Flying Monkey Of The United Kingdom Of Ishvaen! We Need To Act!"
The President, George Espanto Has Massive Hatred For Terrorists. Which Made Him Choose What To Do.
"*Sigh* Mr. Whatever Your Name Is, Send A Telegram To Ishvaen, We'll Send A Cruiser Or Two, Thank You For Telling Me This.'
The Man Nods And Just Before He Leaves, The President Says:
"Hey! Make Sure Those Terrorists Sleep With The Damn Fishes."

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To: The Ishvaen Navy
From: The Office Of National Defense Of Panatikozka

The Office Of National Defense Of Panatikozka Has Heard That The HMS Flying Monkey Is In A Tight Hostage Situation. The Democratic Republic Of Panatikozka Is Offering Assistance, The Panatikozkan Navy Is Sending 2 Frigates (DRP Killer Whale & DRP Blue Whale) To Help The United Kingdom Of Ishvaen In This Hostage Situation. Our Two Frigates Will Hold It's Position 17 Miles South Away From The HMS Flying Monkey, If The United Kingom Of Ishvaen Refuses This Offer, We Will Engage The HMS Flying Monkey Ourselves, To Take Out Said Terrorists, With Or Without Help Of The United Kingdom Of Ishaven And Its Allies. Thank You And God Bless.

OOC: First Roleplay Did I Do Good?

[Ishvaen]

OOC: I noticed I haven't incorporated the Imperial City into my factbooks yet. So a quick aside, it's a giant complex purposefully built to serve as the Capital of Belhorizon. It's sole duty is to be the administrative center of the nation, and restricts access to citizenry. This is an introductory post, I don't expect a reply.

Imperial City, Imperial Intelligence Headquarters

Captain Holrock let out a small sigh as the doors behind him shut with a thud. It's not everyday that an agent of the Imperial Intelligence is allowed into the Commander's section, even if that agent was the Captain of the Covert Ops department. Located on the seventeenth floor, this section was not only the highest one in the building, but also the most lavishly decorated one. While the rest of the headquarters was bland, metallic, and even unwelcoming, the Commander's section boasted the best art the empire had to offer.

The Captain was let into a long hallway lined with all the different types of marble Holrock could imagine, interrupted only with the delicate golden ornamentation the Imperial artists were so known for. On the sides, the marble recessed slightly into the wall to give way to great works of art, depicting great periods of Belhorizoni history. In the middle of the left wall lied the portrait of the Emperor himself, while a smaller one belonging to the Commander hung next to it. While it was uncanny for the Commander of the Imperial Intelligence to hang his portrait near that of the Emperor, it's only one of the many uncanny scenarios that arose when the Crown Prince was given the job.

But none of that mattered now. Something interesting arose from a project Holrock has been working on, and interesting events require the approval of interesting people. As he neared the great mahogany doors sealing the other end of the hallway, Holrock couldn't help but feel intimidated when the marble-like Imperial Guards snapped into action and swung them open.

"Be quick. I have things to do." The voice bellowed from a short, stout man sitting behind a larger than life wooden desk as decorated as its surroundings. But Holrock didn't admire the desk or its surroundings. His entire being was focused on ending this meeting with his head still on his shoulders.

"Your Highness, one of our covert operations has reached a stage requiring your direct approval."
"I've read the file. Terrorist group infiltration, hmm?"
"Yes, your Highness. A separatist group in Gebeta. We've decided to infiltrate it in accord with the goals set out by Imperial Edict 3565."
"Yes, I know all that.", the voice was exasperated. "The Edict gives you permission to do whatever you like without approval from us. Why are you here boy?"
"One of our agents, Your Highness. He's raiding a ship with a small cell of those terrorists. According to our projections, the chances of his capture are extremely high."
The voice grew more exasperated, "So? Terminate him. Wipe him off our records. He no longer exists. You know the damn protocol!"
"Your Highness. The agent is Archduke Obeid's son."

From that moment on, Silence reigned on the room. The Captain kept looking at his Commander, despite all his attempts to look away. He could not. This was the moment of truth. The moment of life or death for him. Archduke Obeid was a friend of the Emperor, and a very influential man. Keeping his happy is tantamount to keeping the emperor happy. A long, long minute later, the voice spoke again, in a lower voice,

"You said you've sent him to the safest operation."
Holbrock dared not reply. He only nodded.
"I'll inform Colonel Jiriloon to arrange his safe return. You might want to remove that watch, boy, it doesn't go well with handcuffs."

From: Prime Minister Thomas Campbell
To: Emperor of Belhorizon

I am guessing you are aware of the condition your criminal of an Archuduke, Mr Obeid. I am pretty much aware of the fact he murdered many of your country's top ranking officials, and yet, you defended him. One of our marines, who interrogated certain terrorists of the Desh Liberation Army told us that the Belhorizonians might be involved in this whole debacle. I am guessing you want revenge against Colonel James "Little Bird" Anderson for the capture of Mr.Obeid I presume. I assure you, you are not going to get anything out of messing about in Ishvaenian affairs. Now, I am not directly blaming you for this, but there is clear intel that your nation might be involved. Case in point, we will not surrender Little Bird to either you or the terrorists. Your Archduke not only murdered your people, but he was also responsible for the 1997 Deerston Hall bombings, Ishavaen soil. I expect a reply from you.

Yours Truly,
TC

Gebeta

Rudestien Airbase
Outide Bensa Capital


The airbase was a storm of movement, not since the invasion of Desh 3 year ago had the base been alive. Though, this time it was, and for the same reason. The Luftwaffe didnt house aircraft in Desh Soil, it operated from air bases in the mainland or minor allies to support operations in Desh. The Marines housed aircraft, being able to make use of VTOL aircraft, but they were tasked with close air support during engagements with Desh Rebels. As part of a tri fold plan, agents in Gebeta had set to work destroying the Desh influence in Gebeta itself, but the Defense Agency had suggested aa large scale air raid of suspected Desh hold outs in the minor towns, with larger cities would have to be raided by ground forces. The airstrikes would commence in a hour, consisting of G29s and ORCA Bombers using high precision weapons to hit targets.

Meanwhile the situation abroad was getting worse. Gebeta was known to have little tolerance for agents and spies in Gebeta not there under Gebeta Command. Most were held in prisons for 10 years, though alot of the time this sentence was reduced to 5 years of labor.

But things were moving faster than hoped. It most certainly stemmed from the fact that the Desh Government collapsed so rapidly, instead of moving and relocating, it decided to just die, leaving a power vacuum in its wake. Though, this new group seemed more intent on just causing havoc rather than accomplishing set goals. While the rebels were mostly a group of those with liberation in mind, they had forced it so that a prolonged fight would erupt. Rather than letting the rebuilding of Desh carry on, they had it in mind that they were to rebuild with no assistance. A possible but extremely challenging task. While talks had been attempted, the rebels ignored them. They failed to see that Gebeta could only hand over the Desh nation once it was able to stand on its own.

This situation had led to the creation of the new group, which seemed to target all, not just Gebeta.

To: Prime Minister Thomas Campbell
From : Alois Horner

I do agree, but incorrectly stating that this is a Gebeta based group does not help the cause. While they are carrying operations, minor ones that dont seem to be of threats, the main problem lies in the Desh Homeland. The new group conducting operations such as hijacking your naval units is one that recently appeared in the past few months, though we believe they were operating before then. The Hijacking of your vessel may have been a "announcement" mission, letting others know that they do exist. As such, and targeted at the rebels as well, I have authorized air strikes to commence in low population areas with ground based raids in larger population centers.

End

From: Prime Minister Thomas Campbell
To: Alois Horner

Perhaps it might be true that the Desh might be involved in all of this chaos. But I assume that Belhorizon might be very much involved in both funding the Desh Liberation Army, and in conjunction, was directly involved in the hostage crisis. According to the new information we found, the Belhorizonis were simply angry that Commander James "Little Bird" Anderson, along with certain Gebetan agents were instrumental in the capture of Belhorizoni Archduke Obeid. Since we are holding a member of the Belhorizoni Imperial Family in prison for crimes against our people, AND for his collaboration with the DLA, the Belhorizonis as of late had threatened war on us, and they exclaimed to have an invasion fleet enroute to both the Ishvaenian home islands and the Gebetan Homelands. I propose we form a military allliance to counter this threat. However, the hostage crisis as of now is still priority number one. I hope to hear a timely reply from you.

Yours Truly,
TC

[Ishvaen]

Three Knocks Can Be Heard From The Door Leading To The Office Of The President Of The Democratic Republic Of Panatikozka.
"Come In!" Says President George Espanto.
A Man Mid 20s Dressed In Formal Attire Probably An Employee In The Office Of National Defense, Comes Inside The Presidential Office.
"Mr. President, There Has Been Trouble Stirring Up Near The Coast Of The Confederation of Sovereign States... Maybe Our Nation Can Help With This Matte..."
"Shut Up, We Have No Jurisdiction In The Confederation of Sovereign States, So Mr. Whatever Your Name Is... I Suggest You Go Outside Before I Call Securi..."
"Mr.President! Terrorists Held Hostages In The HMS Flying Monkey Of The United Kingdom Of Ishvaen! We Need To Act!"
The President, George Espanto Has Massive Hatred For Terrorists. Which Made Him Choose What To Do.
"*Sigh* Mr. Whatever Your Name Is, Send A Telegram To Ishvaen, We'll Send A Cruiser Or Two, Thank You For Telling Me This.'
The Man Nods And Just Before He Leaves, The President Says:
"Hey! Make Sure Those Terrorists Sleep With The Damn Fishes."

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To: The Ishvaen Navy
From: The Office Of National Defense Of Panatikozka

The Office Of National Defense Of Panatikozka Has Heard That The HMS Flying Monkey Is In A Tight Hostage Situation. The Democratic Republic Of Panatikozka Is Offering Assistance, The Panatikozkan Navy Is Sending 2 Frigates (DRP Killer Whale & DRP Blue Whale) To Help The United Kingdom Of Ishvaen In This Hostage Situation. Our Two Frigates Will Hold It's Position 17 Miles South Away From The HMS Flying Monkey, If The United Kingom Of Ishvaen Refuses This Offer, We Will Engage The HMS Flying Monkey Ourselves, To Take Out Said Terrorists, With Or Without Help Of The United Kingdom Of Ishaven And Its Allies. Thank You And God Bless.

OOC: First Roleplay Did I Do Good?

From: Commander Thomas Binkey
To: Office of National Defense of Panatikozka

You are permitted to enter the Area of Radius of the HMS Flying Monkey. However, you are not clear to fire as you will inevitably end up compromising the lives of the hostages.
END Message

OOC: Yeah, you did pretty well haha. Hope to see you do this more often

With the HMS Flying Monkey surrounded by a contingent of Ishvaenian, Panatikozkans, and Dark Serpentians, their overwhelming force has been putting tremendous amounts of pressure on the terrorists to surrender and concede defeat. However, judging by their militaristic nature and behaviour, they still persist in not only holding the seamen hostage, but also strapping bomb vests on to them. "Knife", the terrorist leader, made one last final radio broadcast to the entire world.

"People of the entire world, as you have known, we have liberated the Ishvaenian vessel, the HMS Flying Monkey from their oppressive naval arm. You might see us taking these innocent men hostage as evil, but the reality is that the Ishvaenian government and Royal Family are the ones that brought it upon themselves. The Ishvaenians have unjustly kept Archduke Obeid of Belhorizon prisoner on shallow grounds. He was not a terrorist, but rather a hero for resisting the tyrannical Ishvaenian Government. The Gebetans must also withdraw all of their troops from Deshnokvia. Their unjust, unlawful, and unsanctioned invasion of our homeland caused the deaths of thousands of innocents, not only lost to war, but also the brutal Gebetan occupation that left many people with no liberty or self worth. The terms are final, Colonel James "Little Bird" Anderson must surrender himself, ALONE, to us on the deck of the Flying Monkey, or we will blow this ship to smithereens. Remember, we are only hear to right the wrongs committed by Ishvaen and Gebeta. Deus VEULT!

Commander Thomas Binkey, of the Ishvaenian fleet, Portmonteau, expressed extreme displeasure, in light of the speech delivered by Little Bird.

"Oh for fucks sake! So, that little twerp wants to play hard ball with me eh? Well two can play at that game"

"What do you want us to do Sir?"

"Deploy FOX 1 and FOX 2. FOX 1 shall be stationed in the HMS Monkey's Boiler room, we will sneak in, via the backdoor".

"And FOX 2?"

"FOX 2 will serve as long ranged support. We will 'concede' Little Bird to them, and when their boss comes out with the remote, we disable him and shoot him"

"Sounds like good plan! FOX 1, FOX 2, MOVE OUT"

As dusk approached, the respective Marine Rescue squads took their cue on the decks of patrol boats, deployed by the Portmonteau and sneaking into the engine room. FOX 1 while in positioned, aim their sights mainly towards the m masked Desh men holding the hostages at gunpoint. Another masked man was seen holding a remote, whilst the hostages seem to be wearing bomb vests. FOX 2 silently snuck into the engine room of the HMS Flying Monkey. Equipped with M4A1 silenced rifles, 3-4 FOX 2 squad members silently taken out any opposition from the Engine Room to the lower deck. They made their way to the entrance separating both lower and upper deck from each other. FOX 2 simply held position whilst awaiting the signal to attack. The Dark Serpentians and Panatikozkan gunboats and destroyers simply aimed that guns, in the event that the terrorists launch the HMS FLying Monkey's Tomahawk missiles.

Little Bird took to play his role by simply walking out to the deck "Alone" while the man who seems to be the leader of this terrorist group. An extremely tense flashpoint ensued.

"Alright stick, you want me? Here I am, now let em go"

"Ahh Little Bird, I was expecting you. Now, I ain't stupid, I know you have one of those hidden pistols in your pocket. Kick it here, or I'll turn everything on this ship into a nice apple pie."

Little Bird proceeds to kick his M9 Beretta Pistol towards Knife.

"Good, now come closer, with your hands in the hair, that's right, move slowly".

The hostages released their "bomb vests" were surprisingly released by the Desh terrorist group. They quickly ran to Ishvaenian gun-transport boats, relishing their regained freedom, or so they thought.
Simultaneously, Little Bird was in no hurry to move, but he did the gesture to allow FOX 2, and other nations' snipers to fire. Surprisingly, Knife read his signals and pressed his detonators. To the complete shock of everyone, the hostages, already on Ishvaenian gunboats exploded, sinking 4 of them in a fiery, hellish blast. The snipers in FOX 1, stationed on the gunboats obviously perished or suffered third degree burns, while reaping the agony inflicted by open wounds coming in contact with sea water. FOX 2 quickly ambushed the terrorists on the deck, and a ferocious gun fight ensued. Knife and several of his soldiers barricaded themselves in the upper deck, and the doors to the ships' missile commands and artillery were sealed shut.

The HMS FLying Monkey suddenly launched 6-8 Tomahawk missiles, at three following occasions, all targeted at Ishvaenian, Dark Serpentian, Gebetans and Panatikozan ships. An Aegis class Ishvaenian ship has now gone rogue, and must be put to a stop immediately.