Markion Lore RP Thread[MARKION ONLY-IC]

[United City States of Oceania]

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26th April, 2035 - Breaking News: The September Island Electoral Commission has announced a delay in ballot counting until after all polls close.

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26th April, 2035 - Breaking News: With 63% of ballots estimated to be counted, 72.9% of voters support the Yes side. However, the turnout in the heavily No-supporting Barcelonica region is expected to be much higher than previously estimated, meaning that the number could potentially drop below the 67% threshold. Stay with OBCNN for live coverage.

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26th April, 2035 - Breaking News: With 80% of ballots estimated to be counted, 71.2% of voters support the Yes side.

[United City States of Oceania]

OBC News Network

26th April, 2035 - Breaking News: With 63% of ballots estimated to be counted, 72.9% of voters support the Yes side. However, the turnout in the heavily No-supporting Barcelonica region is expected to be much higher than previously estimated, meaning that the number could potentially drop below the 67% threshold. Stay with OBCNN for live coverage.

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26th April, 2035 - Breaking News: With 80% of ballots estimated to be counted, 71.2% of voters support the Yes side.

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26th April, 2035 - Breaking News: With 90% of ballots estimated to be counted, 69.1% of voters support the Yes side.

[United City States of Oceania]

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26th April, 2035 - Breaking News: With 80% of ballots estimated to be counted, 71.2% of voters support the Yes side.

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26th April, 2035 - Breaking News: With 90% of ballots estimated to be counted, 69.1% of voters support the Yes side.

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26th April, 2035 - Breaking News: With 99% of ballots estimated to be counted, 68.4% of voters support the Yes side. OBCNN is now projecting a victory for the Yes side.

[United City States of Oceania]

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26th April, 2035 - Breaking News: With 90% of ballots estimated to be counted, 69.1% of voters support the Yes side.

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26th April, 2035 - Breaking News: With 99% of ballots estimated to be counted, 68.4% of voters support the Yes side. OBCNN is now projecting a victory for the Yes side.

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26th April, 2035 - Breaking News: The September Island Election Commission has released the full preliminary result of the referendum, and 67.4% of participants voted "Yes", 31.1% voted "No", and 1.5% of the ballots were unfilled or spoiled.

[United City States of Oceania]

Reform Party Campaign Headquarters, September City, September Island
12:29 A.M., April 27th, 2035

A tired, yet cheerful Beto Rubio took the stage of the massive banquet hall, minutes after the ballot counting had concluded. They had won, by the most miniscule of margins. The referendum had come down to the wire, but all that mattered was that they had come out on top. The leader of the Silvian Party had just called him to give congratulations, and to say that the Silvian Party would support the outcome, which was all the better for Beto, as he was sure some of the more hardline members of the Silvian Party would hold up the close result and say it was rigged, and those members were likely to split from the party, making the Reform Party's path to re-election easier. The microphone went live, and Beto began speaking.

"My fellow September Islanders! Today, we mark the day that September Island began a new era of prosperity. The people of this great nation have voted overwhelmingly in favor of closer ties with our neighbor Oceania. These ties will allow September Island to truly thrive, and leave the cycle of despair cultivated by the tyrants who held this country in their fists of iron for so long. Today, we tell the world that September Island will no longer be Markion's backwater, but a nation at the forefront, one which will stand with the leaders, and one which will be a voice at the table. Today, will be a day worth remembering!"

[Durradon]

Reform Party Campaign Headquarters, September City, September Island
12:29 A.M., April 27th, 2035

A tired, yet cheerful Beto Rubio took the stage of the massive banquet hall, minutes after the ballot counting had concluded. They had won, by the most miniscule of margins. The referendum had come down to the wire, but all that mattered was that they had come out on top. The leader of the Silvian Party had just called him to give congratulations, and to say that the Silvian Party would support the outcome, which was all the better for Beto, as he was sure some of the more hardline members of the Silvian Party would hold up the close result and say it was rigged, and those members were likely to split from the party, making the Reform Party's path to re-election easier. The microphone went live, and Beto began speaking.

"My fellow September Islanders! Today, we mark the day that September Island began a new era of prosperity. The people of this great nation have voted overwhelmingly in favor of closer ties with our neighbor Oceania. These ties will allow September Island to truly thrive, and leave the cycle of despair cultivated by the tyrants who held this country in their fists of iron for so long. Today, we tell the world that September Island will no longer be Markion's backwater, but a nation at the forefront, one which will stand with the leaders, and one which will be a voice at the table. Today, will be a day worth remembering!"

Post made jointly with UCSO

Frostunica, Oceania

General Walter Waters walked down the road back to his apartment, recounting the events of the past few months in his head. First, there had been the invasion for September Island had gone well; the corrupt, ultra-capitalist dictatorship had been overthrown, the bourgeoisie had been removed. The democratic system it had been replaced with wasn’t preferred, but it was certainly an improvement of the previous circumstances, and there was room for communism to grow there. A minor setback had been the peace conference in Albatan; right as the plan was about to go ahead, the Oceanic delegation had abruptly walked out. However, the invasion had had another unexpected benefit; the embargo of Oceania by Sevevill and Arcadia. While the embargo hadn’t impacted the Oceanic economy much, as the nation had been preparing for such repercussions for months, and Oceanic corporations had seamlessly switched to using SI front companies to do business, it had inflamed tensions, and that’s when General Waters had begun his masterstroke.

First, using his contacts, he had gotten his men onto a supertanker bound for Sevevill, and those men had made, modifications, per se, to ensure that events had transpired as they did. It had worked; the Sevevillians had been pushed fully into mobilization, following the incident. However, the Oceanians had proven stronger in their resolve and refused to go to war, and so Waters needed a catalyst. The gunpowder had been laid, and all he needed now was a spark.

Waters and his compatriots had drawn up a plan, to attack the Oceanic Stock Exchange in Madistar, the financial hub of the country. Thousands of people went to work there every day, and it was a symbol of Oceania’s economic prowess. They would masquerade as Sevevillian extremists and claim to be a faction in Sevevill’s armed forces, pushing Oceania over the edge and into war. Waters had always wanted to bring down Sevevill, one of the great capitalist nations; now he had his chance.

The only problem was that he didn’t have a way to obtain the resources necessary to carry out the attack. Any use of Oceanic military equipment was sure to be noticed, and would eventually be traced back to him. However, one of his contacts had come to him with an offer: a mysterious organization was willing to bankroll his operation but refused to share their identity. Even his contact didn’t know who they were: he had contacts of his own and didn’t know how far the chain went before it reached this shadow group. But all of that was irrelevant because he had the resources now. All he needed now was to get it into the country.

So the general had arranged for a military exercise the night of the delivery, and as they conducted the drills, a team of operatives had collected the weapons, which had been dropped off on the shore. Their mysterious benefactors had left behind much more than what would be necessary, and so Waters had expanded the scope of the attack: a simultaneous attack would be carried out in September Island. It would reinforce the island’s connections to Oceania, and build a sense of solidarity between the two nations. Everything was in place, and his plan would be executed soon.

Atlas Operative. _______ "Sandman" ______

"Mr, Kei. We would like to propose you foster a revolution. Remove your government form power with support form Sevevill. We are not concerned with who runs the government or how you would like to go about things after the nation has fallen and whomever you choose to support as leader is as long as you continue to be on the Sevillians side and help us take down the KP. We are willing to give you whatever you need. Guns, Tanks, Planes, Trainers, Gear. All untraceable to either you or the Empire."

Ryune, Katno Ward, Zaishazhon Tower
Kei Feng, Master of Zaishazhon Clan

Feng pondered for a moment and then tapped his phone, Sandman's screen now lighting up with a video feed of the clan leader's penthouse and Kei Feng standing a few metres from the camera, looking back towards his television screen. Feng took a seat as he stared at Sandman. The camera was slightly above the ground looking down on Feng, clearly mounted with the television set on the wall. "I accept, with one condition, you fund everything. I'll not spend a fen on this, in addition, I'll have to talk with many other clan leaders for it to be successful so don't expect this to be fast, I'll need the whole of the 54i for this to work." Feng finished his water. "I'll have my people contact yours, we'll sort out the details and work out what we need over time."

[Durradon]

Post made jointly with UCSO

Frostunica, Oceania

General Walter Waters walked down the road back to his apartment, recounting the events of the past few months in his head. First, there had been the invasion for September Island had gone well; the corrupt, ultra-capitalist dictatorship had been overthrown, the bourgeoisie had been removed. The democratic system it had been replaced with wasn’t preferred, but it was certainly an improvement of the previous circumstances, and there was room for communism to grow there. A minor setback had been the peace conference in Albatan; right as the plan was about to go ahead, the Oceanic delegation had abruptly walked out. However, the invasion had had another unexpected benefit; the embargo of Oceania by Sevevill and Arcadia. While the embargo hadn’t impacted the Oceanic economy much, as the nation had been preparing for such repercussions for months, and Oceanic corporations had seamlessly switched to using SI front companies to do business, it had inflamed tensions, and that’s when General Waters had begun his masterstroke.

First, using his contacts, he had gotten his men onto a supertanker bound for Sevevill, and those men had made, modifications, per se, to ensure that events had transpired as they did. It had worked; the Sevevillians had been pushed fully into mobilization, following the incident. However, the Oceanians had proven stronger in their resolve and refused to go to war, and so Waters needed a catalyst. The gunpowder had been laid, and all he needed now was a spark.

Waters and his compatriots had drawn up a plan, to attack the Oceanic Stock Exchange in Madistar, the financial hub of the country. Thousands of people went to work there every day, and it was a symbol of Oceania’s economic prowess. They would masquerade as Sevevillian extremists and claim to be a faction in Sevevill’s armed forces, pushing Oceania over the edge and into war. Waters had always wanted to bring down Sevevill, one of the great capitalist nations; now he had his chance.

The only problem was that he didn’t have a way to obtain the resources necessary to carry out the attack. Any use of Oceanic military equipment was sure to be noticed, and would eventually be traced back to him. However, one of his contacts had come to him with an offer: a mysterious organization was willing to bankroll his operation but refused to share their identity. Even his contact didn’t know who they were: he had contacts of his own and didn’t know how far the chain went before it reached this shadow group. But all of that was irrelevant because he had the resources now. All he needed now was to get it into the country.

So the general had arranged for a military exercise the night of the delivery, and as they conducted the drills, a team of operatives had collected the weapons, which had been dropped off on the shore. Their mysterious benefactors had left behind much more than what would be necessary, and so Waters had expanded the scope of the attack: a simultaneous attack would be carried out in September Island. It would reinforce the island’s connections to Oceania, and build a sense of solidarity between the two nations. Everything was in place, and his plan would be executed soon.

The stage was set, Waters wished death upon his own people in order to bring down an empire. He would have his wish... and more. Men who had all been enlisted for this attack were heading to the Madistar stock exchange and Catalon, in September Island. The safe houses were emptied and transports packed with explosives, firearms and men to use them. It was a long and quiet journey... they all knew what they were about to do... but people around the region carried on, some with smiles on their faces, having days out with their children or simply going to work. This attack was the catalyst for General Waters' plan, but what he did not realise was that the two attacks he helped plan were merely a small piece of a larger plan. Across Markion, the same thing was happening. Vans gathered equipment and men to carry it all to take to the centres of civilisation and cause indescribable losses of life. Arcadia, Sevevill, the CSD and more would be hit. Years of planning had worked up to this moment, and the organisation had festered, cutting it out would be difficult now.

Catalon, September Island

At noon the van doors slammed open, men in CBRN protective gear and weapons rushed out of the vehicle and bewildered people looked on confused, some moving but others staring, and the latter was the first to be shot. Without hesitation, homemade gas grenades were tossed everywhere. Explosives set in various locations on the way into the city were set off killing and injuring many. A platoon-sized group of these men scattered into fireteams of five around the city, opened fire and mowed down groups of bystanders. With the streets becoming too dangerous many people began to flee into stores but were followed. Molotovs were thrown into windows and buildings set partly on fire. Ill-armed officers of the law were outmatched by the terrorists' surprising skill at arms and tactics. SWAT teams and national guard were called in to deal with the attackers, meanwhile, the streets were beginning to fill with the bodies of men, women and children.

Stock Exchange, Madistar, UCSO

The exchange was packed with people, all shouting and talking as the regular day's occurrences happened. It was all over in one brutal moment. People tried to run but the sheer amount of people clogged up hallways leading to the bullets ripping through more than one person, it was a bloodbath. After the exchange was hit, the terrorists made their way outside and took on the police, shooting them down and expending their bombs and bullets as if they were as cheap as grains of wheat. After the police, they moved on to the people but were soon met by reinforcements. When they ran out of ordinance, and their guns ran dry of bullets, they pulled out their knives, and when their knives were lost or blunt, they would use their hands.

Arcadia

Every colonial capital was attacked, Casatolo managed to stave off its attackers early and catch them before they got to any area of mass population however were still attacked nonetheless but had saved many from death. Many Arcadians took out their own guns and began firing back but were killed all the same. Across Arcadian territories, news reports went wild that an empire-wide attack was happening, many panicking, some assuming that Sevevill had finally invaded, but they were wrong, in some eyes, it was much worse, to others not as bad. It didn't take long for local Arcadian forces to mobilise and crush the terrorists, but by the time they had stopped the gassings, bombings and shootings, hundreds were dead and their blood ran through the streets. Arcadian soil was forever stained, and it would never be the same again.

Sevevill

Likewise, with Arcadia, all the colonial capitals were hit, including Seve City. Although on a smaller scale, the effect was still the same, the militarised fascist society of Sevevill made it hard to do anything like this but it still happened with a few bribes here and few missing people there. Chemical bombs were discovered and disarmed all over the empire however the announcement of this on Sevevillian national news instantly sprang a series of bombings and shootings. Far less death occurred here that most other attacks due to the ever presence of the Sevevillian military, although once again, hundreds of lives were claimed, and now the total death toll was rising into the thousands.

Kophavien, Kopmandburg

As a supply ship from an aircraft carrier group came into the port city of Kopmandburg, it began to unload. The EMS. Moskjevikke was a humble vessel with humble sailors, all working and doing their duty. Dock workers helped, doing their jobs. Everything was normal and people were even enjoying a day at the beach nearby. Even the quietest corners of Markion were not left untouched by the acts of these monsters, however. They arrived and killed the dock workers, they then proceeded to slaughter the crew of the Moskjevikke, some resisted with success, but it didn't matter, the ship was rigged with explosives and heavy damage was dealt. Police arrived at a beach littered with corpses and blood-soaked sands and water. The officers were quickly dispatched and gas bombs went off at choke points near the city ports to stop any survivors of the initial attack from escaping, a tactic used in the other cities around Markion. The Emerstarian forces eventually managed to kill the invaders of their home, but at great cost of human life.

Durradon, Ryune

During the protests against the KP, the streets were full of people. Before, those people were alive. Now the streets of Ryune were covered in rubble and pieces of those very protestors. KDC offices were attacked and staff members killed. Gas bombs were detonated in the densely packed shopping centres, killing mostly youths, couples and parents. ConSec responded violently and with full force and quickly dispatched the terrorists, giving no mercy. Smaller scale attacks happened all over Markion, in Rudony, Terestroi, Guanja and more. All happening simultaneously. Any surviving terrorists captured foamed at the mouth having taken cyanide pills. The death toll has stretched into the thousands nearing over 7000 deaths, this has been the largest terror attack in the history of Markion, and it shall mark it's people forever.

Post made with permission from players of mentioned nations

[Ilarya]

Lord Marshall Enkh Gildur awaited for the cameras to come to him, preparing to address the nation. The Imperial forces had mobilized, and several navy ships sat just outside of Oceania waters. Imperial high command were poised to mobilize.

"good evening, brothers and sisters of Ilarya. Today cities across the continent have been the target of savage acts brutality against innocent people. The call of war is upon us, and must come to the aid of our neighbors. We have extended offers to September Island and the USCO. We shall see in the coming days who is responsible, but our armies are ready, and war seems inevitable. We are new to the world stage, but we shall prove to be more than an isolated island. BE safe Ilarya, and to our neighbors, we stand with in this time of atrocity. Due to the the increased likelihood of this impending war, Ilarya is set to join the CDU, and we welcome our new alliance with The Empire of Sevevill and the GRU. Long live Ilarya."

The Lord Governor had set into motion possible economic sanctions, the cogs of the Ilary war machine beginning to turn.

[United City States of Oceania]

Madistar Stock Exchange, Madistar, Oceania

The SWAT team sprinted down the street towards the stock exchange, along with the hundreds of other first responders swarming the building. They had received a Code 0 call, requiring all units to respond. They had no idea what was transpiring, except for that there had been an attack, and that there were fatalities. They reached the makeshift line which had been set up, and ran over to another SWAT team.

"What's the situation?"

"There's been an attack on the exchange, multiple heavily armed suspects, they overpowered security and police forces. We have them pinned down, but there may be hostages. There's a lot of civs trying to leave the scene, watch your fire."

With that, the two teams began advancing towards the exchange, but they went prone as gunfire once again ran out. Many screamed as the gunmen came out of the exchange building, mowing down civilians as they went. It seemed as though they were almost out of ammo, so the teams advanced towards the gunmen, weapons free. They began firing, and the gunmen began to fall down. With police swarming them, the gunmen knew there wasn't any room for escape, and they dropped their weapons, and charged towards the officers, knives drawn. Many were shot before they reached the line of police, but some made it and began stabbing the officers, before they were overpowered. When the last died, his dead man's switch went off, and bombs across the exchange began detonating, bringing the whole building down.

[United City States of Oceania]

Madistar Stock Exchange, Madistar, Oceania

The SWAT team sprinted down the street towards the stock exchange, along with the hundreds of other first responders swarming the building. They had received a Code 0 call, requiring all units to respond. They had no idea what was transpiring, except for that there had been an attack, and that there were fatalities. They reached the makeshift line which had been set up, and ran over to another SWAT team.

"What's the situation?"

"There's been an attack on the exchange, multiple heavily armed suspects, they overpowered security and police forces. We have them pinned down, but there may be hostages. There's a lot of civs trying to leave the scene, watch your fire."

With that, the two teams began advancing towards the exchange, but they went prone as gunfire once again ran out. Many screamed as the gunmen came out of the exchange building, mowing down civilians as they went. It seemed as though they were almost out of ammo, so the teams advanced towards the gunmen, weapons free. They began firing, and the gunmen began to fall down. With police swarming them, the gunmen knew there wasn't any room for escape, and they dropped their weapons, and charged towards the officers, knives drawn. Many were shot before they reached the line of police, but some made it and began stabbing the officers, before they were overpowered. When the last died, his dead man's switch went off, and bombs across the exchange began detonating, bringing the whole building down.

Imperial Palace, Entropia, Oceania

The Crown Prince stood in the hallway, waiting for the masked, black-clad men to come for him. The gunfire had slowly been drawing closer. He was an old man, and he had long ago come to terms with his eventual death. As the team entered the hallway, the stopped for a second, in surprise, as the Crown Prince looked at them and began speaking.

"Go ahead. Kill me. It will serve no purpose but to unite the country."

The leader of the team raised his gun, and emptied the magazine into the Crown Prince.

[United City States of Oceania]

Somewhere near Oceania

The carrier pigeon flew out to the Ilaryian naval vessel, with a note. It landed on the bridge, and an officer came over and untied the string on it's left leg.

"Thank you for your support. We're a bit busy right now, sorry about this."

[DTI International]

Code: Select all

DTI International

Circular

ATTN: To the Board

My operatives have received no word back from Hamara so far. I have set up camp just south of the Diyaristani border, and we are ready on your order to disseminate illegal literature past the border... preferably where Sevevillian soldiers will see and read it.

Our plans must move forward, no matter the cost.

International Worker
Official Publication of the International Communist Party

27 FEBRUARY ISSUE, YEAR -0003

REPORT: THE ABUSE OF SEVEVILLIAN SOLDIERS




Evil wicked money lords cackling over the slave oppression of Diyaristan

Workers everywhere should mourn the fate of the average Sevevillian soldier. Enslaved to capitalism, he gets no rations. He is rationed, rather, in pieces of paper that is money. To such treatment below animals, stop listening to capitalist propagandas and turn to Communism to be free from the money lord oppressions!

Wall Street puppet Joseph Henry, conspiring and cackling with his capitalist dollar minions, has recently enchained the working class of Diyaristan to their selfish ambitions. In conspiracy with revisionist traitor elements inside our heroic Party, several of which we have punished for the traitors they are for working with Joseph Henry supporters, they have also attempted to destroy our working class resistance army from inside, but they have failed laughably and miserably several times already.

But we have a conspiracy of our own. A communist conspiracy to liberate the workers inside of Sevevill's army and set all of Diyaristan free.

The Sevevill reign of white terror, having already failed to destroy us, is also facing resistances from the people of Diyaristan. Do not fear to become communist and fight for the communist army any longer, as they have shown to be weak and we have recently destroyed their big spy network inside your Party too.

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[Republic of Altos and Stratis]

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To: Minister Shimazu, Confederate Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Confederate States of Durradon
From: Henricus Maro, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Altos and Stratis
Subject: Condolences & Humanitarian Aid

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To: Minister Shimazu
We have heard of the terrible assault upon your homeland and would like to offer our condolences. We wish to offer the help of our specialist personnel and to provide humanitarian aid.

Sincerely,

Henricus Maro
Minister of Foreign Affairs
The Republic of Altos and Stratis

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To: Oceanic Department of Foreign Affairs, United City States of Oceania
From: Henricus Maro, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Altos and Stratis
Subject: Condolences & Humanitarian Aid

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To: Whom it may concern
We have heard of the terrible assault upon your homeland and would like to offer our condolences. We also would like your permission to deploy forces to assist in your recovery.

Sincerely,

Henricus Maro
Minister of Foreign Affairs
The Republic of Altos and Stratis

[United City States of Oceania]

The Decagon, Frostunica, Oceania

The Supreme Councillor sat at the head of the table, in front of the nation's highest government and military officials. Or, the ones who were left, at least. Many of them had died in the attack, including the Secretary of Defense and the Crown Prince, and so for the now, the Supreme Councillor was both the head of state and head of government. In the hundreds of years that Oceania had been a democracy, such circumstances had never arisen before. Usually the Crown Prince abdicated before they died, and in the event that they died prematurely, the Heir, who was known as the Archduke, would immediately be crowned, with a proper coronation coming afterwards. However, the current Archduke, who was the grandson of the monarch, was serving in the Oceanic Navy, and had been airlifted back to Oceania after an attempt on his life as well. The government had been crippled, and what remained sat in front of him. And so the meeting began.

[The Green Union]

The Kamooko Pact has called an emergency session of national leaders and security chiefs in the wake of attacks across Markion, including against the KP nations of Durradon and Placeoderms. Member nations are set to decide if the pact's mutual defence clause, currently untested, are applicable in the current context and as such a precedent is likely to be set for the entire alliance going forward.

Placeoderms:

Violence in Ryune may have caused chaos in Durradon and ravaged the civilian KP offices there, but the real devastating blow as far as the fledgling pact was concerned came in the very city for which it was named. All of a sudden gunshots broke out around the city as armed persons, seemingly materializing from nowhere, started gunning down civilians in community centres, places of worship, and just out on the street. A sizeable group of gunmen leapt out of vans right outside the Kamooko Pact headquarters itself, but were immediately shot dead largely by members of the Royal Rifles of Calendôr standing guard in their ceremonial uniforms. After the last attack only months before the KP headquarters was not taking any chances.

Another large and similarly ill fated attack bounced off the Turtleback Palace as Placeodermsian soldiers maintained the building's fortress-like perimeter against assaulting gunmen. All over the city well armed and organized Placeodermsian police were quick to dispatch the attackers while KP forces were confined to their (often makeshift) barracks, but an air of fear and confusion continues as the city remained in lockdown.

Firecrews tackle a fire caused by multiple explosions in the aftermath of shootings in a community centre

Albatan:

The isolationist island nation was not spared from the violence. In the northeast of the capital city of Albatopolis gunmen carrying XM9 rifles began shooting at civilians while more barged into the nation's parliament, overwhelming police and slaughtering members of the Lord's Chamber and House of Ministers. While the king has been declared safe the fate of many in the government is uncertain, as Albatan's Rapid Reaction Force, fearing an Arcadian incursion by the nature of the gunmen, scrambles to place the nation in a state of emergency. However, with the government effectively decapitated and the RRF finding itself outgunned it seems the violence may be just beginning.

Emergency crews scramble, often with gunshots nearby, in the Albatanian capital of Albatopolis

[Durradon]

The Kamooko Pact has called an emergency session of national leaders and security chiefs in the wake of attacks across Markion, including against the KP nations of Durradon and Placeoderms. Member nations are set to decide if the pact's mutual defence clause, currently untested, are applicable in the current context and as such a precedent is likely to be set for the entire alliance going forward.

Placeoderms:

Violence in Ryune may have caused chaos in Durradon and ravaged the civilian KP offices there, but the real devastating blow as far as the fledgeling pact was concerned came in the very city for which it was named. All of a sudden gunshots broke out around the city as armed persons, seemingly materializing from nowhere, started gunning down civilians in community centres, places of worship, and just out on the street. A sizeable group of gunmen leapt out of vans right outside the Kamooko Pact headquarters itself but were immediately shot dead largely by members of the Royal Rifles of Calendôr standing guard in their ceremonial uniforms. After the last attack, only months before the KP headquarters was not taking any chances.

Another large and similarly ill-fated attack bounced off the Turtleback Palace as Placeodermsian soldiers maintained the building's fortress-like perimeter against assaulting gunmen. All over the city well armed and organized Placeodermsian police were quick to dispatch the attackers while KP forces were confined to their (often makeshift) barracks, but an air of fear and confusion continues as the city remained in lockdown.

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Firecrews tackle a fire caused by multiple explosions in the aftermath of shootings in a community centre

Albatan:

The isolationist island nation was not spared from the violence. In the northeast of the capital city of Albatopolis gunmen carrying XM9 rifles began shooting at civilians while more barged into the nation's parliament, overwhelming police and slaughtering members of the Lord's Chamber and House of Ministers. While the king has been declared safe the fate of many in the government is uncertain, as Albatan's Rapid Reaction Force, fearing an Arcadian incursion by the nature of the gunmen, scrambles to place the nation in a state of emergency. However, with the government effectively decapitated and the RRF finding itself outgunned it seems the violence may be just beginning.

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Emergency crews scramble, often with gunshots nearby, in the Albatanian capital of Albatopolis

CSD Extends Hand Amidst Crisis

The CSD has offered aid to its allies in Placeoderms and even offered strong support to Albatan and going as far as to suggest that the KP offer Albatan an unconditional seat in the KP once again and the protection of KDC peacekeeping forces in the form of CDF personnel with the latter being offered unconditionally as well. In addition to this, the CSD has offered strong support to NWA nations and has been met with open arms. In the coming days, the NWA will be sending aid and diplomats to the KP nations and vice versa. With tensions high, the NWA has released a statement strongly suggesting nations to stand steady as Sevevill, Ilarya and Arcadia continue to mobilise their armed forces beyond what is required for protection and aid.

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To: Minister Shimazu, Confederate Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Confederate States of Durradon
From: Henricus Maro, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Altos and Stratis
Subject: Condolences & Humanitarian Aid

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To: Minister Shimazu
We have heard of the terrible assault upon your homeland and would like to offer our condolences. We wish to offer the help of our specialist personnel and to provide humanitarian aid.

Sincerely,
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Henricus Maro
Minister of Foreign Affairs
The Republic of Altos and Stratis

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To: Henricus Maro, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Altos and Stratis
From: Minister Shimazu, Confederate Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Confederate States of Durradon
Subject: Humanitarian Aid

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To: Henricus Maro
We graciously accept any and all forms of assistance in these dire and tragic times. We must work with each other to bring peace and stability back to Markion.

with Thanks,
Minister Shimazu
Confederate Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Confederate States of Durradon

[The Grande Republic 0f Arcadia]

Casatolo, Arcadia

Ulysse Rault,RPS

The world was shook in the wake of the attacks that rocked nearly every capital of the world. In casatolo that attacks were not as bad, due to the traffic stop that lead to the attack being botched. While many still died in the attacks in Casatolo it wasn't as bad as the other colonial cities.

The attackers have yet to be identified, Investigators from nearly every level of the government, civilian and military were already investigating such heinous attacks. Across the empire police and military forces were on alert in major cities incase of secondary attacks.

Ulysse looked down at the body bags, as the lights of sirens filled the sky, and officers and soldiers from the Federal Guard where everywhere.

Camp Holsten, Anaslovokia

Ltcol. Henry Bassot, 232nd Infantry Brigade


With the recent call for a draw down in the situation in Avavokya from a stabilization force to a peacekeeping force, many of the AAF units slated to deploy were put in stand down, and many units were heading home. Word from command was that the kingdom of Allusia would take over for the majority of military operations, and the AAF would be supporting the operations and giving shelter and aid to refugees from the war. The reports they have gathered have showed evidence of several small massacres perpetrated by both sides.

Camo Holsten is located on the grounds of the hotel del sol, which was the staging area for the would be invasion force, but will now be a refugee camp and civil assistance center. They had the personnel only for a small amount of refugees, but more supplies were on their way. Next week soldiers assigned to the peacekeeping effort will be given the proper helmet covers and identifies to ensure they can be identified as aid personnel. In two weeks the camp will open up to those who are stuck in makeshift camps across the border.

New Dacruz, Arcadian Empire

The recent tensions with the UCSO and the terror attacks have prompted the governor of New Dacruz to declare a limited state of emergency for the length of 15 days. This state of emergency would mainly affect government and military personnel, and the government of the commonwealth has ensured that no civil freedoms or right shall be suspended in with the declaration. Reserve military forces, along with colonial state guards will be put on rotation with several reserve units being activated for the 15 days to assist local civil services in light of these attacks.

AAF in Urlistan

The attacks prompted Arcadian East Command to issue standing orders of alert to the AAF garrison in Urlistan. Arcadian military personnel are being recalled to several military installations within the Arcadian ally to prepare from a possible attack. Both the Armed Forces in Urlistan, and the Arcadian Security Force in Urlistan are on heightened alert in which to deter more possible attacks many suspect were conducted by Vilhala.

New Casatolo, Arcadia

Frieherr James Munche

After a week the imperial convention had ended, and they had come out not as victors but not as a lost cause. The convention agreed on the creation of FASC and the vote to abolish the monarchy failed, but the vote to take away its power and replace it with the Chancellor had passed by a small margin. Across the empire the vote in each colony, and in the homeland will begin. If it passes in each colony, the empire will cease and a federation would be born.

His train of thought was soon interrupted by his security shutting down the government building, in response to the attacks, several gunmen have been reported to be downtown and the sound of one explosion could be heard. It all ended within an hour, as it all stopped. Thirty minutes later he was giving a speech at the footsteps of the Bhate Parliamentary Building on the attacks. His speech was widely acclaimed following the attacks, balancing both emotion and reason in a perfect mix that one described as a “words spoken like a true statesmen” The speech urged or not only national unity, but global unity in bringing those responsible together, and to help those affected by the horrible attacks. The speech also offered aid to the nations affected by the attacks, and calls for a multinational police investigation to better coordinate efforts to find the perpetrators.

One day after the attack[\i]

The attacks left the government in absolute confusion. The imperial convention had ended as the attacks began and the representatives returned to the colonies they call their home. In each colony and in the homeland special sessions of parliament were called into action, drawing each member into chamber to not only discuss the political ramifications on the attack, but to decide the fate of the reforms brought forth by the imperial convention.

Casatolo, Arcadia[\b]

[i]MP Jasmine Bitte, FRP

Across the empire, the political institutions were in complete confusion,and this gave the party a chance to seize the means to unite the empire, into the republic it should have been from the beginning. This presented the chance of a national rebirth, a chance or a pure arcadia. The voting was taking place across the empire, and the FRP and it coalition were pushing support using the attacks to their advantage. When the voting had ended, it was counted in each colony, and in Arcadia itself, the resolution to federate the empire passed, but the monarchy would still be intact as a figurehead with the chancellor taking office of the head of state.

The chancellor's speech

“Citizens of the empire, on this day we mark a day of change, an end of an era. For hundreds of years we stood as a crowning achievement of a people. But even as we stand tall in the world, change is a necessary part of life. Today marks a transition in our empire, a transition that brings our colonial states not as subjects but finally equals. Under this mew state, our most heartfelt and cherished beliefs will be protected whether it be by the olive branch or the sword, today marks a day where we declare to the international stage a new era in global politics begins, an era of peace ushered in by our new state.

The task will be a difficult one but we must look forward, because the time has begun where democracy has finally prevailed against the monarchy, the direction of our corpurse is clear, our path forged by our forefathers. Our tribulations have all brought is here. To all arcadians we shall declare to the world the transition of the Arcadian Empire, to the Federation of the Arcadian States and Commonwealths lead not by parliament but the congress of nations!”

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When the chancellor walked away from the podium, she spoke to Admiral Esser and she was reported to tell her “This is how the empire dies…. with thundering applause.”

The newly formed federation soon declared to the world an olive branch of peace, and offered to send both military, financial and other forms of aid to nations affected by the attacks. The offer made by the new government was open to all nations. The offer was met with suspicion by many and hope with others but , the fact nations will accept or deny the help will soon be seen.


[b] Casatolo, Arcadia

MoD. Gretchen Esser, Royal Navy

The federation had taken her up on her plan to expand the sphere on influence in otherwise hostile or abrasive nations peacefully. In politics there was a time for peace and a time for war to gain power, and this was the time to use the olive branch to conquer nations and not the sword. The aid efforts are designed to be a trojan horse for arcadian and allied agents to take control of the affected nations, and to make them reliant off of the federation. It seemed as if they were in the perfect spot for the control of markion.

The aid programs would target nations that are strategically located, and nations who they may come to blows with in the near future. In allies, and countries to no importance to the empire that have been affected, the aid will have no ulterior motive unlike other countries the federation has interests in.

She suspected Vilhala to have carried out these attacks, as did many so far in the intelligence community, but so far in the early hours of the attacks no evidence has been recovered. Forces near Vilhalan waters were on alert for possible follow up attacks, and so far naval patrols have shown no infiltration of territorial waters since the attacks.

[Republic of Altos and Stratis]

President's Office, Pygros
There was a knock at the door. “Come in,” President Georgious Akhanteros said. A Diplomatic Protection Agent poked his head in, “You’re needed in the Strategic Response Center sir, it's urgent.” he said. “Alright let’s go” He got up from his desk and began to take long strides to the door, and the hallway beyond it that led to the Strategic Response Center.

5 Minutes later, Strategic Response Center
He entered the command center and took notice of the usual buzz of activity that never seemed to cease, even when there were no fires to be put out in the world. As he approached the table that was at the center of the organized chaos, He took notice of who he would be meeting with, “Okay, there is Victoria, but why is Lt. General Ryan, and Admiral Levett here.” he thought. He reached the table and sat down at the head of it. Victoria joined him at the table, flanked by Ryan and Levett.

“Alrighty, let's get down to business, what is the situation?” Akhanteros asked. Defence Minister Victoria Frost was the first to answer, “There has been a series of large-scale terrorist attacks, in the neighboring region of Markion. The attackers employed chemical weapons in several locations and nations, and while we don’t have any solid numbers yet, casualties are expected to be in the thousands. The hardest hit seems to be The United City States of Oceania and their province of September Island.” she said. This brought back memories he thought he had long forgotten, of friends and colleagues lost in The Pygros Gas Attacks, all those years ago.

“Mr. President?” she asked. “Huh, yes?” he replied embarrassed to have been caught daydreaming. “So, as I was saying in response, I have activated the Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Quick Reaction Corps (NBCQRC) and have sent orders to prepare for immediate deployment, which is why he is here,” she said and gestured to General Ryan. “That pretty much covers it, General?” she asked. “I think that covers it, ma’am,” Ryan responded.

“Why is Admiral Levett here?” Akhanteros asked. “I thought it would be prudent to deploy a Carrier Strike Group to stabilize and support the region, but I wanted your opinion first,” Frost replied. “I see, well I agree with your initial assessment. And as such you have full operational authority with the forces you requested, though call me if you need more.” Akhanteros replied. “Is there anything else?” he asked silently hoping there wouldn’t be more, but he knew there would be more, there is always more. “Not quite sir” Admiral Zoé Levett answered, finally making her presence known.

“We have detected a military buildup in the greater region, and after a period of high tensions, the region looks set to explode. I predict that within the next few weeks a Major Regional Conflict may erupt, posing a great danger to our forces in the region at large.” Levett said
“Alright, send out war warnings to all units deployed or that are going to be deployed to the region.” Akhanteros replied and then asked, “Is that all?” “Yes, sir” Frost, Levett and Ryan answered in unison. “Alright, consider this meeting adjourned then, we should reconvene tomorrow to reevaluate our options.” Akhanteros said.

Rapid Reaction Command, Joint Base Freital
A phone rings in an otherwise quiet command center, a soldier answers “This is the operations center at Joint Base Freital, CPT. Irving speaking” he said into phone. “This is Col. James from LANDCOM, I have deployment orders for NBCQRC, they are to deploy ASAP to the following location’s Madistar in the United City-States of Oceania, and September island. Same goes for Ryune in The Confederate States of Durradon. Did you get all of that Captain?” James asked. “Yes, sir.” Irving answered. “Good!” James answered and hung up. “Well was interesting.” Irving thought and then groaned because then he remembered he had a lot of phone calls to make.

RASS Rapière, Task Force Nord Lumière, September Sea
There was beep from a computer on the bridge, “I wonder what command wants now” Captain Brooke Christensen asked her XO, to which he shrugged in reply “Let's go find out then shall we?” Christensen said and walked over to see what command had said.

War Warning
"To Task Force Nord Lumière, a Major Regional Conflict is expected to begin in the next 72-96 hours, as such you are to undertake all measures necessary to ensure the survivability of your command. Set Alert Status to high and Weapons Condition to red."
“Ah, shit, let’s hope nobody has a bone to pick with us.” Christensen said.

Defence Minister Victoria Frost
President Georgious Akhanteros
Lt. General Andrew Ryan (ASA)
Chief of Navy Admiral Zoé Levett (ASN)
Captain Brooke Christensen (ASN)

[United City States of Oceania]

The Decagon, Frostunica, Oceania

The Supreme Councillor sat at the head of the table, in front of the nation's highest government and military officials. Or, the ones who were left, at least. Many of them had died in the attack, including the Secretary of Defense and the Crown Prince, and so for the now, the Supreme Councillor was both the head of state and head of government. In the hundreds of years that Oceania had been a democracy, such circumstances had never arisen before. Usually the Crown Prince abdicated before they died, and in the event that they died prematurely, the Heir, who was known as the Archduke, would immediately be crowned, with a proper coronation coming afterwards. However, the current Archduke, who was the grandson of the monarch, was serving in the Oceanic Navy, and had been airlifted back to Oceania after an attempt on his life as well. The government had been crippled, and what remained sat in front of him. And so the meeting began.

The Decagon, Frostunica, Oceania

General Waters listened as the others discussed the situation. Little did they know, their time on this planet was about to come to it's end. The security team were all men loyal to him, and as soon as he gave the order, everyone else in the room would be dead. Then, he would be in charge. Of course, there would be challenges to his authority. The Foreign Affairs and Intelligence Secretaries were still alive, but the newly appointed Secretary of Defense, who just so happened to be the Supreme Councillor's daughter, would pose the biggest challenge to his authority. She irritated him, surprisingly not because of her relation to the Supreme Councillor, but because she was extremely competent, and many in the military would rally around her if a civil war was what it came to, not to mention the fact that she was married to the Foreign Secretary's son, who also happened to be a war hero. But all that, he could worry about later. Now was the time for action.

The general stood up, and all of the others at the table turned to look at him.

"I apologize for the interruption." He said, as the security team raised their weapons and began firing.

Outside the Decagon

The soldiers of the Black Company, Oceanic Special Forces, hopped off of the helicopters, and began sprinting towards the building. They had been on their way, to help shore up security, when the alarm went off, alerting them that Continuity Protocol Shattered Glass had been initiated, meaning that the Supreme Councillor was dead. The monitor attached to General Waters was still active, meaning that he was the only one who had been in that room who was still alive. Almost the entire government was gone.

The company ran into the central block of the building. The Decagon, which was shaped like a star, had a total of six blocks: one for the Department of Intelligence, the Department of Homeland Security, and each of the three branches of the Department of Defense (the Army, Navy, and Air Force), with a central block that housed the command apparatus of the Oceanic security establishment. The central block was where the meeting was happening, and where Water's tracker was signaling he was. They rushed to his location, gunning down the sporadic resistance composed of men loyal to the General. When they finally reached the Operations Command Center, they were surprised to see the General waiting for him.

"Soldiers, you have killed the men you have accompanied my in my endeavors; they were all my friends, dear to my heart. All took me back to those great days whose memory is so dear to me, for all were covered with honorable scars received in those memorable battles, received in an era where Oceania was not afraid to stand in the way of the oppressors, to spit in their faces and come out of it unharmed. In loving them, it is you all, soldiers of the Oceanic army, that I loved. They were soldiers, just like you, protectors of the innocent, guards of this great nation. Now they are dead. We must not let their deaths be in vain. They live on, in spirit, and we must do what we can to insure that the traitors and those who invade our country, nev-"

Before General Waters could finish, one of the members of the company raised their rifle and shot him in the head, splattering blood and brains everywhere. The commander of the company looked over, annoyed.

"What? I was getting bored of his blabbering."

The commander walked past the corpse of the general, and entered what was once the meeting room of Oceania's leaders. Now, it was just the dormitory of death. Blood was spilled on the floor and the table, and each of the seats had a slumped-over body in it, except for one. And now that man lay dead, mere feet away.

The Office of the Deputy Secretary of Defense, Entropia, Oceania

The new Secretary of Defense, Rebecca Jackson Brighton, stared out the window as a National Guard battalion jogged past. She was the youngest Defense Secretary in the nation's history, at the ripe old age of 28. The entire country had gone into a state of lockdown after the attacks, and there were reports that many people in the suburbs were sitting in their porches, guns drawn. Oceania had always been a heavily armed society, but there had always been very strict laws in regards to their carrying and use; now the following of those laws had gone out the door.

As she continued watching, a group of heavily armed soldiers burst through the door, guns drawn. She instinctively dropped her hand to the pistol holstered in her belt, but relaxed as the head of her security detail followed behind them. The soldiers reached her, as the rest of her staff watched, and she recognized the patches on their uniforms. These soldiers were Marine Commandos, and not just any Marine Commandos; they were the Knights of Lucifer, a team that was notorious throughout the Oceanic Armed Forces.

Following behind the Knights of Lucifer and her security detail was a man she knew very well: Councillor Larry Jameson, a Oceanic congressman who had been a close friend, to the point that Rebecca always referred to him as 'Uncle Larry'. She knew him well enough to know that something was very, very wrong.

"Rebecca, Continuity Protocol Shattered Glass has been activated." Larry said to her, his sadness evident in his voice.

She looked at him in shock. Protocol Shattered Glass was a failsafe that was only activated if the Supreme Councillor, Crown Prince, Grand Senator and Secretary of State were killed in a coordinated attack. Once it was activated, a close advisor, known as the "Designated Survivor", would be located, secured, and sworn in. She was the Secretary of Defense, and 4th in line to the Supreme Councillor, as well as his daughter. She was the Designated Survivor. It was why the Knights of Lucifer were here. Her father was dead, and she was the new Supreme Councillor.

10 Minutes Later

The Supreme Councillor sat in the Armored Personnel carrier, next to the new Grand Senator (who was formerly the Secretary of Intelligence), with a live video feed to the plane of her father-in-law, the new Secretary of State (who was formerly the Secretary of Foreign Affairs), as well as to the Grand Admiral, who was the commander of the Oceanic Navy and the only top military official to survive the failed coup, due to the fact that he was overseeing the commissioning of the new Titanslayer-class Superdreadnoughts. The 4 officials were all that were left of the upper echelons of the government, the only holdovers in a new era that was being forced upon Oceania. The meeting was an urgent one. Sevevill, pushed over the line by the attacks even though they hadn’t been conducted by the UCSO. According to initial reports from the DoI, General Waters had a minor role in the original attacks, and was simply taking advantage of the chaos. That was good, in the sense that with General Waters dead, the government was safe, but unnerving as well, because those who had attacked and bombed the stock exchange were still at large. Sources in Arcadia were indicating that the FASC thought the Vilhalans did it, which made no sense, as the attacks hurt the economy, and Vilhala had nothing if not for money. The Sevevillians, of course, were pinning the blame on Oceania, which was also completely implausible. Oceania’s intelligence was indicating that there was a potential link to a group within Durradon, but even that was hazy. Of course, there were more pressing concerns to deal with.

As the Supreme Councillor continued to ponder, the Grand Admiral began speaking. “Ma’am, I’ve inspected the new Titanslayers, and I have to tell you, they are simply majestic.”

Rebecca smiled. Only the Grand Admiral would call what were essentially obese battleships majestic, but she had to admit that they were very powerful. They had taken many, many years to build, and in the meantime the Arcadians had launched a similar class of ships, the gigantic Empire-class vessels. The Titanslayers, one of which was funnily named the ONS ‘Godzilla’, boasted many, many weapons, including 9 railguns, which were roughly equivalent to the railguns used on the Empire-class ships. In comparison, the only other vessels in the Oceanic Navy to boast railguns were the Tamistin-class destroyers, which were made to support naval invasions through long-range fire support and bombardment, and those only had one of the Titanslayer’s railguns each. The Tamistins also each had a 155 mm gun, which fired hyper-velocity rounds, while the Titanslayers each had six. However, all of that firepower came at a cost, as the ship had to be very, very large to have enough room to contain a power plant large enough to meet the vessel’s energy requirements, hence the wide center of the ship. The superdreadnoughts were originally intended as statement pieces, and deterrents, due to the fact that all of their roles could be fulfilled by other ships at a reduced cost and risk; however, it was now looking like they might see combat.

Of course, the backbone of the fleet was not the Titanslayers, but the Engberg-class supercarriers. While not quite as large as the Sevevillian behemoths, they could field hundreds of aircraft, and the Oceanic Navy had 5 of them. The Oceanic Navy was uniquely arranged; it had 5 megafleets, known as Armadas. Each of these had one Engberg-class supercarrier in it, as well as two Entropia-class heavy carriers. Each of these aircraft carriers were escorted by a support fleet, which consisted of 2 Smith-class medium carriers, as well as a single Belltunica-class light carrier, along with various other cruisers, destroyers, frigates, and supply ships. The heart of each Armada was a command squadron, which was made up of the High Admiral’s Frostunica-class command ship, as well as two Jackson-class support ships. Aside from the Armadas, there were 5 Special Operations Battlegroups, consisting of 3 Battlecruiser-class battlecruisers, and 6 Tamistin-class destroyers each, as well as submarine squadrons.

The Secretary of State, who was on his way back to Oceania along with his son, the Defense Attache to the Green Union, who was also the Supreme Councillor’s husband, began speaking.

“Rebecca, I’ve spoken with the President of September Island, and he has informed me that September Island will be postponing integration into the Oceanic Federation indefinitely. He says that September Island wants to remain neutral in the coming war, and that they will be asking the KP for assistance on that front.”

“Good. September Island won’t have much to provide militarily anyways. If they get involved, we’ll have to divert troops, and this way the Arcadians won’t have a reason to get involved.” Rebecca responded.

“Understood. Altos and Stratis has offered it’s support following the attacks, as well as three to four divisions to defend Oceania within a week.”

“That’s great news. Inform them that we are grateful for their aid, and begin readying transport planes to speed up their arrival. Also, contact the Northwestern Alliance, as well as the KP, and request their assistance in the upcoming conflict.”

“I will do so immediately, Rebecca.” The Secretary of Defense said, and disconnected. As he did, the new Grand Senator began speaking.

“Madam leader, most of the posts vacated in the coup attempt have been filled through the Shattered Glass Protocol, but one vacancy remains. We do not have a replacement for the commander of the Airborne Corps.”

“Colonel Sam Brighton should fill the position, there’s no doubt about it.” Said the Grand Admiral.

“The jump from Colonel to Lieutenant General is a big one, not to mention the fact that he’s my husband. There would be questions as to whether he is truly competent for the position.” Rebecca replied.

“Nonsense. He’s the most qualified person to lead the Corps, and he’s a war hero. The troops respect him more than anyone else.”

“Fine, go ahead and appoint him.” Rebecca said.

The Grand Senator began speaking once again.

“Our agents in Sevevill expect the government to declare war in the next few hours. The military and reserve forces, as well as the National Guard, are already completely mobilized, but we need to do what we can to convince Sevevill and Arcadia to avoid the conflict.”

“I’ll get to writing a speech. In the meantime, begin practicing air raid drills with the civilian populace and instruct the Armed Forces to begin fortifying the cities.”

“With all due respect Ma’am, that won’t be necessary.” The Grand Admiral said.

“And why is that?” The Supreme Councillor repoied.

The Grand Senator began speaking.

“Madam leader, in the 1980s, the Oceanic government planned and began implementing Project Palisade, a defense apparatus for the entire nation. Some elements of it are well known, such as the naval batteries and our Freedom Shield aerial defense system. However, part of Project Palisade was secretly fortifying the cities. As such, there are thousands of mobile SAM sites, static emplacements and other defenses within each of the 5 cities waiting to be activated. Each can be activated individually, or in coordination with others, if enemy forces begin advancing into the cities. Following the Arca-Connarian War, and the insights gained by the DoI into the strengths and weaknesses of the defenses the Connarians used in New Dracuz, the Project Palisade underwent a major upgrade. As such, we shouldn’t need to use ad-hoc defenses in the cities.”

“How exactly did we keep this a secret?” Rebecca asked, incredeusely.

“We contracted the Frostunica Security Construction Corporation to do it. They implemented the renovations under the guise of civilian construction workers on civilian projects.” The Grand Senator said, smiling. And with that, they reached their destination.

Artistic rendering of the Titanslayer-class superdreadnought (credit to Wu-Gene Hong)


Tamistin-class destroyer


Model of the Engberg-class supercarrier


Entropia-class heavy carrier


Smith-class medium carrier


Belltunica-class light carrier


Frostunica-class command ship


Jackson-class support ship

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Battlecruiser-class battlecruiser

[Emerstari]

Kophavien
Kopmandburg
Öldtenshavn |4:00 PM | Police Lieutenant Knudtssen

Johann Knudtssen removed his cap and hung it from the holster of his gun, so as to wipe the sweat from his forehead, and, in the process, revealed his gelled-to-the-right taupe-colored hair. Knudtssen then approached a group of other police, standing above them, being 6'1" (males of Emerstarian ancestry typically stand at about 5'10" whereas males of native ancestry are usually about 5'7"). "Hallå, Herr Løjtnant," — that was how his subordinates addressed him, Herr Løjtnant, — spoke Sergeant Lorens Strander, "de har organiseradt terrorisktliketter in luggen."
"At ar finn å hørar, Serjant Strander; gor ha dem undersoker liketter ettsk mere, dog."
"Ja, Herr Løjtnant," Strander said, ere to swiftly swiveling himself around in such a manner that you would assume he was a Lifeguard of His Majesty, and rightly so; for, that was what Strander had been, a soldier of twelve years. More than that, prior to becoming a member of the Royal Lifeguard, Strander had served eight years in the Colony of Nivijegdna during Emerstari's sixteen-year-long War on Terrorism and earned himself the rank of Kapten.

Having dealt orders to the Sergeant, Knudtssen began to feel droplets of rain upon his head and thus, returned the dark blue cap to his head from his holster. By and by, the few droplets multiplied, and clouds fixed themselves overhead, blocking the sun. The corner of his left eye soon was engulfed in red, and he then heard sparks originating in the same direction, whereat some fifty lifeless terrorists were aflame. Knudtssen promptly turned towards the scene, watching as Strander drenched the remaining gas upon the exanimate pile. "Vi skal far dem," Koperal Simcoe declared to the Løjtnant, stepping beside him. "Min broder Georg dødderadt dær."
"Tar mina miljonner berklagesorgener end, Korperal."
"Jeg takker dig; det være okej, dog," the Korperal announced, flicking his rain-doused cigarette into the blaze, opting for skoal, which is slightly more prevalent in Emerstari than smoking.

Concurrently, a camouflaged truck drove by, fanning the flames; upon its stop, a pair of officers exited. On the right side, the tall Major Frederik Ljundstrom, — the 14th-great-nephew of Christoffer Lorens Ljundstrom, — and on the left, the slender Kapten Valder Jeong. "Herr Offiser! Over harr."
Knudtssen jogged towards the Majer: "Ja, Majer?"
"Hur maj vi hjalper dig? Jeg gjote komma med kaplanner."
"Eksellensfuld, — har dem hjalper oss med Emerskliketter."
"De skal gor pa det, Herr Offiser." The Majer immediately issued orders to the chaplains and barked commands to his soldiers, — to recover and organize the corpses they could.

"Herr Offiser?" spoke the Kapten Strander.
"Vat?" Knudtssen sprang from the seat upon which he had slept, — in the back of his car, — nearly spilling his beer in the process. "Marlandsk, vilja du drykken?"
"Nej. Armen har sluttaredt med liketter."
"Åg av skrapper?"
"Å være renadta i morgon."
"Fa det; den EMS. Moskjevikke?"
"Fiskasser utt minutter sedan."


Emerstari
Yoerk
Kuingshaven in Yoerk | 10:00 AM | Ceremony for the EMS. Moskjevikke

"Ideg, — en ledsenfuld deg, — vi samlar vårsjalver i Hønneratt av offera fråm kæmpett pa Kopmandburg. Fomtin terrorister vur finadt; flera av vilket Emerige hade velkommenadt så snallig som invandrera." The graying President Johannssen continued his speech, beside both King Eric XII and Olaf av Gulburg (the Bishop of Rensulier) and in front of the EMS. Moskjevikke, speaking of the attack and of how he intends to send his thoughts and prayers to the families of the victims. However to many, the most notable part of his speech was at the end how he announced that he would resume the War on Terrorism started by the former President Jaems; the speech, though, was not the only event scheduled for the day.

To the podium, walked Admirell Deitrik Larssen; he had begun his career in the Royal Navy aboard the EMS. Moskjevikke. And as for his speech, it was considerably shorter than the one of President Johannssen, — only a dozen or so sentences at most. Soon, to his left, the Royal Navy Orchestra began to perform an instrumental version of "Levår Henne, Johannie, Levår Henne," — a song which was sung in honor of every ship of the Royal Navy when they were decommissioned, and a vocalist promptly joined in.

North Whentii
ESIB Headquarters | 1:00 PM | Henrik

"Vad ledabilder do vi hold just nu, min Herr?"
"Fy, Rik." — that was, however, merely a nickname used by his colleagues, for his real name was Henrik, — "Allt være i dødthe; ingen fråganing. Dog, vi vedar at sparkar vur rosa åg vapener vur Arkadiensk, Vilhalansk, åg Sevelsk."
"Grand," Henrik switched to English as it was one of his agent's native languages. "Thomas, find out which companies made those weapons. Åg fur du, Ragnvald, settar parett under dær."

1. "Hallå, Herr Løjtnant," "de har organiseradt terrorisktliketter in luggen."
- Hello, Lieutenant, they have organized the terrorists' corpses in a pile.
2. "At ar finn å hørar, Serjant Strander; gor ha dem undersoker liketter ettsk mere, dog."
- That is nice to hear, Sergeant Strander; go have them examine the corpses' once more, though.
3. "Ja, Herr Løjtnant,"
- Yes, Lieutenant
4. "Vi skal far dem," "Min broder Georg dødderadt dær."
- We shall get them. My Brother Georg died there
"Tar mina miljonner berklagesorgener end, Korperal."
- Take my condolences then, Corporal
5. "Jeg takker dig; det være okej, dog,"
- I thank you; it is okay, though
6. "Herr Offiser! Over harr."
- Sir Officer! Over here.
7. "Ja, Majer?"
- Yes, Major?
8. "Hur maj vi hjalper dig? Jeg gjote komma med kaplanner."
- How might we help you? I did come with chaplains.
9. "Eksellensfuld, — har dem hjalper oss med Emerskliketter."
- Excellent, have them help us with the Emerstarian bodies.
10. "De skal gor pa det, Herr Offiser."
- They shal do so, Sir Officer.
11. "Herr Offiser?"
- Sir Officer
12. "Vat?" "Marlandsk, vilja du drykken?"
- What? Marlandish, do you want a drink?
13. "Nej. Armen har sluttaredt med liketter."
- No. The Army has finished with the corpses.
14. "Åg av skrapper?"
- And of the garbage?
15. "Å være renadta i morgon."
- To be cleand in the morning
16. "Fa det; den EMS. Moskjevikke?"
- Got it; the EMS. Moskjevikke?
17. "Fiskasser utt minutter sedan."
- Fish out minutes ago
18. "Ideg, — en ledsenfuld deg, — vi samlar vårsjalver i Hønneratt av offera fråm kæmpett pa Kopmandburg. Fomtin terrorister vur finadt; flera av vilket Emerige hade velkommenadt så snallig som invandrera."
- Today, — a sad day, — we gather ourselves in honor of the victims from the attack on Kopmandburg. Fifty terrorists were found; several of which Emerstari had welcomed so graciously as immigrants.
19. "Vad ledabilder do vi hold just nu, min Herr?"
- What leads do we have now, Sir?"
20. "Fy, Rik." "Allt være i dødthe; ingen fråganing. Dog, vi vedar at sparkar vur rosa åg vapener vur Arkadiensk, Vilhalansk, åg Sevelsk."
- Few, Rik. All are dead; no interrogations. Though, we know that the fire was pink and the weapons were Arcadian, Vilhalan, and Sevellian.
21. Åg fur du, Ragnvald, settar parett under dær."
- And for you, Ragnvald, send a pair down there.

[Sevevill]

Gen. Thad Greenville. Surveying the damages
He watched as bodies were removed from the streets of Seve Citys. Thousands had been gunned down. Innocent civilians. Bombs had detonated killing more. Blood filled the streets. And why... Why would someone do this to anyone. He was almost brought to tears as his beautiful city lay... lay in unrest. But he knew who had done this. The same people who had attacked New Connaria. War was imminent.

Thousands lay dead in the citys of the Empire. Although Imperial soldiers were alble to kill off most of the attackers the cities lay in ruin with nobody claiming the mass devistation

New Connaria Grand Hotel on fire after a bomb exploded in the basement.

Lt. John Davis. 1st Kings Own 1st. Imperial Marines. Octagon
He put his fist through a wall in the breifing room. Operation Thousand Swards was about to come into reality. But he was mad that the government had let them come this far... To kill his people. His older sister had been shot in the streets of Seve City. She had called him from the phone of a Marine who had been mobilized before she went to the hospital with a bullet in her right leg. This had become personal. He walked into the main hall. A huge room filled with members of the 1st Kings own who he had called into breifing. Around 800 soldiers stood lined up perfectly. Standing waiting for him to talk.
"Men... Some fresh and some battle hardend. Last nights massacre is unspeakable. the world is to be forever changed. Some of you have family and friends who were killed or wounded in last nights attacks or the explosion of the oil tanker. and those people will be brought to justice under the iron boot of the Imperial Forces of two great empires. For men we will stave off the forces of evil and recreate a world of peace not hoarded by greed. We will fight until the last drop of blood flees our body. when our guns are out of bullets we will turn to bayonnette when that fails we will use our bare hands or whatever we can find. For the families who have lost loved ones and the people devastated by the travesties committed by one nation. We will show what this empire can do!" Cheeres arose form the crowed of soldiers as he turned and walked from the stage.

_____"Sandman"______
"Rightly so Mr. Kai. Everything will be payed in full by our government. Just tell us what you would like to have and we will find a way to provide it."

The Night of The Attacks

President Joseph Henry, Connor City.
"Sir Get down!"
His limo was driving down mainstreet. He was going home hoping to get a video call with the Frieherr to talk about the upcoming inevitable. But he was pushed down by one of his royal guardsmen. His convoy had slowed as police tried to solve the situation. Although he did not know what it was... The gaurd seemed to be shaken but... Bullets started to ping form the side of the limo and bounce of into the street. He watched as a police officer got shot through the head by a man wearing all black.
"GO GO GO!" Yelled another gaurdsman in the back of the limo as the solitary limo started to speed infront of the rest of the convoy. The secondary one also followed as the gaurdsment started to fight them back. Not fearing for their lives just trying to get their president out of trouble. They had escaped the fighting but there were gunshots and explosions in the distance.

The Next Day

He stood at a podium in New Conner City next to President Joshua Swaner to adress the empire.
"People of this great empire... we have been rather unfortunately caught in the midst of two terror attacks... The world was forever changed and my words go our to the people of every nation effected by the attacks. We only have one effective method of quelling this horrid... horrid source of corruption causing millions of people to be killed across the world. Today I formally declare war on the United City States of Oceania! The draft has been re-opend and I hope every single man in the empire stands for his nation in the most present way possible! Eliminating the threat for a nation willingly killing its own people should be a nation fell under the boots of the empires!"

Imperial Operations Sector
Almost the full force of the Imperial airforces strike force was leaving their posts and moving in the direction of the USCO. Submarines left their bays heading to knock out as many of the USCO's naval vessels as possible. Heavy cruisers started to head in the direction of the mainland as well as almost the entire force of the Imperial armed forces were being mobilized Soldiers kitted up and shipped to naval bases to be transported to the USCO. Atlas soldiers started to prepare for the invasion. Urilis had agreed to stage Sevillian bombers that had been moved there in the weeks prior after the carrier to start the bombings as soon as humanly possible. Along with the bombers SG-86 Stealth Planes were positioned on the base and orderd into the air to find ammunition dumps and other crucial things to their armies. While the big SG-52 and the small SG-87 bombers were sent to destroy soft targets and defence positions on beaches so when soldiers landed everything would run smoothly.

Bombardier. Lt Jason Kurbold. "Send em' back where they came form" 9th Bomber Wing 8th Airforce SG-52
The bomber was being loaded enough bombs to level a suburban street. A deadly mixture of large and small bombs that would spread out as they fell from the large bays of the bomber. The bombers in the 8th had just been installed with missile jamming and flairs so now they really just had to be concerned with jets that were fine with crashing streight through the bomber. For most of the flight they would be out of the range of most jets but for the bomb drop they would have to decend into the danger zone. Something he did not want to risk although in the back of his head he knew it was for the greater good if his bomber fell form the sky. They soon would enter the air.

[Arcadian States and Commonwealths]

Casatolo, Arcadia

Gen. Mattias Meindl, Armed Forces Committee

The Armed Forces Committee was made up of officers colonel and above, with enlisted as support staff. The AFC was to advise parliament in military affairs, and were strictly an advisory role, and could only advise parliament only when summoned, much like the Economic Regulatory Commission, the Federal Health Board, and several others.

The recent attempted coup in the United City States of Oceania has prompted a session of parliament. The armed coup d'etat in the country with a military takeover was alarming, especially for the arcadian civilian assets within their country, and for the Arcadian expat community in the September Islands. Parliament was looking into the viability of direct military action in the country in case of reprisals against the civilian populations. Voting on military intervention wouldn't happen for weeks, so far the general consensus with the AFC is to watch the government, and act with direct military intervention if attacks in Arcadian civilian assets or citizens are harmed.

The military coup and the reported massacre was enough for most MPs to summon them. The reports of Sevevill invading may have forced their hand, but it all comes down to Parliament

The priority of military deployment was still in Anaslovokia, and Urlistan and around other conflict zones along with ensuring Arcadian assets abroad are safe, as the military is severely limited in domestic operations.

Freiherr James Munche

The transition of the empire now meant that he as the Frieherr had no power in the government any longer. The position and his family were now figureheads while Jule as Chancellor ran the country. He figured this meant he would spend most of his days at the royal family residence, which has been quite busy as of late but he feared it would soon die down. Times were indeed changing.

To: The Urlias Imperial office of foreign affairs
From: the Arcadian ministry of foreign affairs
Priority: URGENT
Encryption: HIGH

With the recent events developing in the United City States of Oceania, the local area is in turmoil, and risks spreading past their shores. The Federation of Arcadian States and Commonwealths would lime to lease three bases in your empire for the length of three years at market value for the land selected for the bases, If this transaction goes through the Arcadian government would like to use this as a staging point for military or peacekeeping operations if conflict breaks out

[The United Nations of Urilas]

Casatolo, Arcadia

Gen. Mattias Meindl, Armed Forces Committee

The Armed Forces Committee was made up of officers colonel and above, with enlisted as support staff. The AFC was to advise parliament in military affairs, and were strictly an advisory role, and could only advise parliament only when summoned, much like the Economic Regulatory Commission, the Federal Health Board, and several others.

The recent attempted coup in the United City States of Oceania has prompted a session of parliament. The armed coup d'etat in the country with a military takeover was alarming, especially for the arcadian civilian assets within their country, and for the Arcadian expat community in the September Islands. Parliament was looking into the viability of direct military action in the country in case of reprisals against the civilian populations. Voting on military intervention wouldn't happen for weeks, so far the general consensus with the AFC is to watch the government, and act with direct military intervention if attacks in Arcadian civilian assets or citizens are harmed.

The military coup and the reported massacre was enough for most MPs to summon them. The reports of Sevevill invading may have forced their hand, but it all comes down to Parliament

The priority of military deployment was still in Anaslovokia, and Urlistan and around other conflict zones along with ensuring Arcadian assets abroad are safe, as the military is severely limited in domestic operations.

Freiherr James Munche

The transition of the empire now meant that he as the Frieherr had no power in the government any longer. The position and his family were now figureheads while Jule as Chancellor ran the country. He figured this meant he would spend most of his days at the royal family residence, which has been quite busy as of late but he feared it would soon die down. Times were indeed changing.

To: The Urlias Imperial office of foreign affairs
From: the Arcadian ministry of foreign affairs
Priority: URGENT
Encryption: HIGH

With the recent events developing in the United City States of Oceania, the local area is in turmoil, and risks spreading past their shores. The Federation of Arcadian States and Commonwealths would lime to lease three bases in your empire for the length of three years at market value for the land selected for the bases, If this transaction goes through the Arcadian government would like to use this as a staging point for military or peacekeeping operations if conflict breaks out

OOC: back for a little bit to participate

James Chuchini. Head of foreign affairs.
He looked over the note. Urilias had agreed to help the CDU with the invasion of the USCO but most of Sevevills assets were already set up due to a agreement set between the two governments years before.

To: Arcadian ministry of foreign affairs
From: James Chuchini, Head of foreign affairs
Priority: Urgent
Encryption: High
The United Nations of Urilas would be happy to lease three of our bases for your efforts. We have three bases, one Naval and two Airbases that are not used by our government although one would be shared with Sevevill. All are on one of our main islands of Summertay. Please get back when it is good for you

President Luke Baldwine. Capital Building, Monico City, Monico Island
He stood at a press briefing. Looking at the crowed of Journalists something he did quite frequently but today was different. This could change his empire forever. Next to him stood General Connor Duane and General Frank Darnyt. The minister of military and the general put in charge of what he was about to announce.
"Today Urilas pledges their support of the empire of Sevevill and other CDU forces against the United City States of Oceania. And pledging use of some of our assets on our land to the forces of the CDU for any of their needs. Our Navy and Armed Forces will also help in any way possible. Thank you." With that he stepped down and let the Generals speak. He hoped this would prove its worth in the end but at the moment there was nothing more they could do to help their allies.

[Arcadian States and Commonwealths]

Island of Summertay, Empire of Urlias

Lt. Julius Knacke, 8th Marine Brigade, Parliamentary Marine Corps

His entire brigade were PCS'ing to the Empire of Urlias since the government had leased out three new bases. He knew the Navy, and 3 small Army companies will be stationed here as well. From what he understood the Federation wanted troops in a closer proximity to new Dacruz, and to the current conflicts in Slavia, and Oceania. When they landed, the country was beautiful, when they did arrive on the base some small groups of marines were already there. The front sign for the base was already put up and the base was called "Camp Lauer". The Navy had the Port, and the Army and the Air Corps had a joint base on the other base, and the Marines had this one. When he got to the barracks, they were incredibly dirty as they have not been used in years, and they were also the open bay model of barracks.

Julius placed his bag down at a bed, and began to set out all of his stuff. The Marines with families have yet to move down, as the family housing was being renovated or built. This base was getting several flights of aircraft to be stationed in this base. The Air Corps would have the cargo aircraft and an airlift flight for quick transportation. Initial estimates say that the bases will be updated and repaired within two months, and all forces slated to arrive in these bases in six, given if there is still peace.

To: Albatan Department of Foreign Affairs
From: the Arcadian ministry of foreign affairs/ The Northern Albtan Department of Foreign Policy
Priority: IMPORTANT
Encryption: MEDIUM

With the recent attacks in your nation, the Arcadian Federation, and the Republic of Northern Albatan would like to extend its deepest condolences and to offer aid, in terms of security forces, food, and money to help your nation recover from such horrible attacks that have struck many nations across the world.

Northern Albatan

As the chaos unfolded in the Arcadian ally, the Arcadian Federation has sent in the Arcadian Aid Corps and deployed the Army garrison in the nation to stabilize the region. The militaries of both nations were deployed to the border in noncombat roles to assist local police forces in stabilizing the border as violence erupted to the south. Police and local military forces have stabilized the situation in Timberquay, while the north Albatan government has begun sending requests to enter the south to aid in recovery efforts.

Casatolo, Arcadia

Gen. Mattias Meindl, Armed Forces Committee

"Sir, the Oceanic nation has halted the integration of the September Islands indefinitely, presumably until the conflict with the Empire of Sevevill comes to an end. What I would recommend before direct military action is to apply pressure politicly to ensure the independence of the September Islands." MP Isabelle Choquet of the Le Parti D'action Vert responded with "But given the current state of the Oceanic Armed Forces, and that they are still reeling from the attack if military intervention was used what the chances of success be, and what would the potential political ramifications be if military action was on the table?" General Meindl replied "Intelligence reports have stated that many of the Oceanic general staff and flag staff across their military were killed or injured effectively taking them out of action, forcing promotions of lower officers hurting their officer corps. This would help the war efforts, and it seems as forces in the September Islands are being mobilized to move. The political ramifications, however, present the biggest issue. The Empire of Sevevill has blamed them for the attacks that have rocked the world over the past few days, and our reports and agents from the country state that there is no evidence linking Oceania to the attacks. This means the casus belli of the Sevevillain Empire is one we would need to distance ourselves from, if Sevevill is wrong."

[United City States of Oceania]

Entropia, Oceania

The Supreme Councillor stood at the podium, a place where her father had stood, many, many times before, flanked by the Grand Senator, Secretary of State, and the new Crown Prince, who had his left arm in a sling and a bandage around his forehead. In the time since her meeting in the APC, the intelligence department had uncovered something new. The Supertanker explosion that had propelled Sevevill to escalate the conflict, had not, in fact, been accidental. It had been arranged by the dead traitor Waters. The operatives he had sent to sabotaged the vessel had minutes earlier been arrested, and the Oceanic government was willing to extradite the terrorists to Sevevill. With that in mind, the speech began.

"Good morning, citizens of Oceania. At 12:00 P.M. yesterday, several vans of masked and heavily armed gunmen attacked the Madistar Stock Exchange building, and opened fire on civilians. Security forces eventually subdued them, but doing so set off several explosions inside of the building, and it collapsed. Approximately a 1,000 people are believed to have perished in the attack, and many, many more are injured. Such attacks were carried out across Markion, to varying results."

"Unfortunately, a general within the Oceanic Army, Walter Waters, took advantage of the government and began a coup. He was stopped, and killed in a firefight by units from the Oceanic Special Forces, but not before he assassinated the Crown Prince, Supreme Councillor, Grand Senator and many other high-ranking members of the government and Armed Forces. All vacancies created by his actions have been filled, but Oceania will continue to mourn the losses of so many, in such a short period of time."

"At the moment, the Oceanic Department of Intelligence believes a crime group within Durradon carried out the attack, but there simply hasn't been enough time to determine who carried out these heinous acts. Sevevill has blamed us for the attacks, however, this is simply untrue, and has no basis in fact. Through contact with the Arcadian intelligence agencies, we have proposed setting up a joint intelligence committee for the singular purpose of determining who carried out the attacks."

"Just moments ago, the Sevevillian President announced the declaration of war against the United City States of Oceania. This was prompted due to the latest attacks, as well as the tragic supertanker explosion in New Connoria. I am sad to say that the supertanker disaster was not accidental, but carried out under the directive of the terrorist Waters. Our intelligence agency has determined, following the confiscation of his personal devices, that the incident was carried out by operatives who caused the electrical fire, as well as reduced the structural integrity of the holding tanks, and also placed explosives on the ship that detonated when the vessel collided with port, causing the explosion. I must once again reaffirm that this plot was carried out by an individual who murdered our top officials, without any prior knowledge or consent from the Oceanic government. Everyone involved in the plot is believed to be dead, except for the two operatives on board the vessel. These operatives have been taken into custody, and If the Sevevillian government requests that they be extradited, we will do so without hesitation."

"The President of September Island has contacted me, and has told me that September Island will be postponing joining the Oceanic Federation, in light of these attacks. They have also requested that the Kamooko Pact guarantee their neutrality in the coming war. While we respect their decision, we look upon it in disappointment and as going back on the results of the referendum."

"Furthermore, we have been in contact with the nation of Altos and Stratis, and a Rapid Reaction Force is on it's way to Oceania as we speak. Cargo planes, as well as the Oceanic Grand Fleet, have been dispatched in order to aid with the movement if any logistical issues arise. We have also contacted the Nortwestern Alliance, the Kamooko Pact, and the nation of Rudony, and the Federation of Arcadian States and Commonwealths, to ask for assistance against the Sevevillian aggressors. The Auctorus Corporation has also been hired, to aid in the defense of Oceania."

"We have learned that the Sevevillian forces may be staging in the United Nations of Urilas. If this transpires, we will have no choice but to strike Sevevillian military installations on the island. All possible precautions will be taken to avoid hitting civilian targets, as well as installations operated by the FASC and the government of Urilas, but the only way to avoid crossfire is if the government prevents the Sevevillian Armed Forces from staging on the islands."

"We still believe that there is time to avert this conflict. We are deeply regretful, and completely at fault for the events that transpired in New Connoria. An investigation into the General would have shown us his traitorous intentions and actions, but we did not know to suspect him. , For that, the only thing I can say is that we are sorry. I ask that the government of Sevevill be courageous when cowardice is so much easier, that they pursue peace when war seems like the only satisfiable outcome. There is still time to come to the table, discuss what has happened, and what should happen next, and still time to avoid adding to all of the harm which has already been inflicted by an as-of-yet unknown actor. There is still time to avoid all the blood which will undoubtedly be fruitlessly spilled. But that window is closing fast, and if Sevevill truly has the intention of being a responsible actor on the world stage, then they must act now, to avoid putting millions of innocent civilians into harm's way, and to avoid what is bound to be folly. Thank you."