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by Sevevill » Mon Oct 21, 2019 6:26 am
by Sevevill » Tue Oct 22, 2019 4:46 am
Rudony wrote:The quick reaction force deployed to stave off Sevevillian attacks quickly shot down the Imperial invasion of Rudon airspace with little hesitation. The Rudon Empress has stated that any further violation of Rudon airspace, waters or land will be met with force and declaration of war for such transgressions. The Empress also commented that she will allow the Sevevillians back off now and that this situation will be forgiven and forgotten if the Sevevillian fleet backs off now. With enough time now given, the Rudon navy has mobilised and has sent a full-sized fleet of their force towards the Sevevillian fleet, stopping at Rudon national waters.
The Rudon government has further called Markion Union members to a meeting to discuss the current regional crisis.
by Rudony » Tue Oct 22, 2019 8:43 am
Sevevill wrote:Rudony wrote:The quick reaction force deployed to stave off Sevevillian attacks quickly shot down the Imperial invasion of Rudon airspace with little hesitation. The Rudon Empress has stated that any further violation of Rudon airspace, waters or land will be met with force and declaration of war for such transgressions. The Empress also commented that she will allow the Sevevillians back off now and that this situation will be forgiven and forgotten if the Sevevillian fleet backs off now. With enough time now given, the Rudon navy has mobilised and has sent a full-sized fleet of their force towards the Sevevillian fleet, stopping at Rudon national waters.
The Rudon government has further called Markion Union members to a meeting to discuss the current regional crisis.
The Sevevillian Imperial Navy has today seen one of its brave pilots. While operating an unarmed SG-80N on routing policing duties, Captain Stephen Black was shot down in cold blood by Rudon fighters due to an honest navigation error. The Imperial Navy has said that Rudon aircraft did not attempt to contact Black’s plane before shooting it down, which they see as an outrageous overstepping of authority.
Unarmed Imperial jets have, over the last days, been performing dozens of sorties to observe the neutral seas between Rudony and Sjovenia, ensuring no illegal movements are taking place. Unfortunately, with such a high volume of planes in an area of overlapping jurisdictions, one may occasionally, by no fault of the pilot, slip across an arbitrarily drawn line and open himself up to the wrath of a crackpot government.
The government of Sevevill is demanding a full apology and compensation for this completely disproportionate attack, seeking both repayment for the loss of their plane and a full consolation package to be to the widow of Captain Stephen Black. They have given Rudony twenty four hours to comply.
In the meantime, the Sevevillian fleet off Rudony has quietly broken contact and slipped away into the great haystack which is the sea. Submarines intended to patrol near Oceania have received clandestine orders to reroute for a new aggressor against the Empire.
(Post by Green Union)
by Republic of Altos and Stratis » Wed Oct 23, 2019 1:25 pm
by Sevevill » Wed Oct 23, 2019 5:06 pm
Rudony wrote:The Rudon Imperial Navy has reported that a Sevevillian pilot had entered Rudon airspace and as warned, was promptly shot down for violating Rudon airspace. The plane recovered was fully armed and the Captain's body was found aswell and without hesitation sent back to Sevevill through civilian means. Captain Black's plane was contacted before being shot down and was asked to leave Rudon airspace immediately and would not be warned twice. The Sevevillian plane continued its course without an indication of turning away nor a reply.
The Grand Admiral of the Rudon Navy has stated that even if the plane was not armed, it was still a violation of the line drawn that Sevevill was not to cross. The Grand Admiral also commented that if it was truly a navigational error and not a prod to provoke, then Sevevill should not be making threats of war towards the nation. The Empress has agreed in her own statement and further added that any more ships and planes that cross the Rudon sea border will be destroyed and seen as a declaration of war.
Now that full time has been given for the Rudon Imperial navy to completely prepare, the armed forces of Rudony have been declared fully mobilised and have begun to patrol Rudon waters with marines stationed on every island of Rudony. The fungal plague has been thwarted again with Allanean aid workers coating infected areas in bleach, further beating back the infection. Death rates still rise however now reaching 5000 civilian deaths but very few new infections. Currently, there are roughly 76,000 accounted for infected individuals. Many worry that if more aid is not found, that these peoples' fates are sealed.
by Allanea » Wed Oct 23, 2019 11:07 pm
by Allanea » Wed Oct 23, 2019 11:18 pm
by Janissero » Wed Oct 23, 2019 11:47 pm
by Sevevill » Thu Oct 24, 2019 6:20 pm
Republic of Altos and Stratis wrote:ASBC New Bulletin
National
Attacks on ports continue
The port of Bayala was attacked today by elements of the Imperial Navy, despite the heroic efforts of the Bayala Air Defense Regiment. A large amount of damage was inflicted upon the port’s facilities. This latest attack is the byproduct of a campaign by Sevevill to destroy and degrade our ability to support our allies abroad, against Sevevill’s imperialist ambitions.
Off the Coast of Altos and Stratis
"Orders from Command!" The Crew sprang to attention, eager for vengeance.
"Corvette Galedon is to link up with RASS Résolue and Corvette Hermedies for an immediate counter attack to locate and destroy all enemy submersibles in our coastal waters."
"All sailors to battle stations!" The alarms rang out, men and women scampering across the decks, arming themselves with body armor and rifles, others running to their stations to man guns or sonar and radar systems.
10 Minutes later the 3-ship battlegroup is formed. Several Anti-Submarine Warfare Helicopters take off from the flight deck of the Résolue, while the Galedon and Hermedies search the sea.
"Captain, Sonar reports signatures of an enemy submarine bearing 233, roughly moving at 25 knots."
"Adjust Course to 233, alert the other ships that we are detaching to engage the enemy."
"Adjusting Course to 233 Helm Aye Sir!" The Helmsman yelled out.
The Glow of red lights illuminated the ship's bridge as it plowed through the waves.
"Prepare to launch 2 Torpedo's, make both Active."
"Aye, sir!" The Officer repeated the command through the ship to the Torpedo Operators.
"Signature is becoming much clearer sir, do we engage."
"How far are we from the enemy submarine?"
"We are within 10000 yards, sir."
"Fire the torpedoes."
"Fire the torpedo's Aye sir."
The Killbox
An Armada of warships has been assembling in the waters around Altos and Stratis, while the Air Force launched attacks on the blockade surrounding the UCSO. It had taken a very long time to assemble this fleet, time that the United City-States of Oceania did not have to spare. But it was finally ready, setting out at full speed. Because the fleet was assembled in such a ramshackle fashion, the High Command hadn't the time to conjure up a name for such a force. They looked to the relief expedition sent to the Green Union for answers.
Task Force Nord Lumière was the moniker it sailed under. But this simply did not fit this fleet. A Solution was found however, the Sailors themselves pitched the idea to their leaders who suggested it to high command. Not wanting to risk lowering the morale of the lower ranking seamen who have yet to prove themselves, they agreed with them. Task Force Southern Light was born.
Fighters screeched overhead as the task force moved into the Killbox, past the Allanean battlegroup standing guard at the entrance. Soon more planes from Allanea and Auman would join them.
20x Alton-class Destroyer, Guided Missile
20x Rodrigo-class Roll-On/Roll-Off Ship
4x Noble-class aircraft carrier
4x Hawke-class Cruiser, Guided Missile
4x Praetorian-class Destroyer, Guided Missile
3x Navaja-class SSK
3x Xiphos-class SSN
2x Vanguard-class Landing Helicopter Dock
2x Ragnarök-class Fast Combat Support
4x Swordfish-class Unmanned Surface Combatant
by Sevevill » Thu Oct 24, 2019 6:22 pm
Durradon wrote:Sevevillian Coup Attempt Uncovered
Early this week, Confederate Security (CONSEC) uncovered a plot to overthrow the current government and replace it with a Sevevillian puppet government. It is unknown at this time how they were to go about this but Sevevillian special forces agents were found in the country which led to the discovery of an entire network of agents, all Sevevillian. Most fled the country or went to ground and CONSEC is currently rooting them out, but one agent was caught and now in CONSEC custody. The Prime Minister commented, saying that it was one thing to attack Durranese merchant ships, but to attempt to attack Durradon on its own soil is truly a great violation. The confederate government will be bringing these concerns to the Kamooko Pact and are encouraging all member states to look to their own nations for Sevevillian agents.
The CSD has further cut trade deals with Sevevill, blocked all flights coming to and from the nation, and have expunged the Sevevillian embassy until further notice. Confederate Defence Forces are on the road to full mobilisation with current forces at 75% capability. Quick reaction forces have already begun to patrol the CSD's coasts in anticipation of an invasion from the South West Bloc, now growing larger with every passing day, finding allies in unlikely places.
The Confederate government is also thanking and congratulating the NWA and Rudony for joining the war against the SWB, surely the more political pressure put under Sevevill will force them to concede.
by The Green Union » Thu Oct 24, 2019 6:33 pm
The Green Union wrote:Maj. Liso Glace, Souteastern September Island:
Things were beginning to go very poorly on September Island. The Sevevillians had their toehold, and despite their main forces still being bottled up due to the poor infrastructure of their landing sites, a few light infantry units were continuing to advance almost as quickly as they could march. The SIDF was in full retreat, quickly breaking from every hasty battle line even when attacked by inferior enemies. Only the human limitation of their legs and bellies had stopped them coving the entire island by now.
Their jeep convoy raced back as quickly as possible towards September City. Once there, they would need to prepare a defence to buy time. They had to hold out until . . . well, all they could hope for was that something would happen to turn the tide.
“Get me on the line with Captain Brayfield.” Liso muttered, rubbing her eyes. Most of the command had tried to get at least a bit of sleep over the last day and a half of fighting, but their major had had no such luxury. A mix of coffee and duty was the only thing keeping this island from falling.
“Ma’am? Came the steady voice of the Captain across their spotty radio, “The demolitions are almost complete. The fuel stores are primed to blow, and we’ve chopped up, buried, or crushed as many small arms as possible, though a lot of locals have kept coming to take them too.”
“What about the airfields?” Glace tried to suppress a yawn, “You had that job.”
“It’s going to be hard to get them back in operation. We tried digging some holes, but it took too long. Now they’ve got lots of burned out vehicles and other junk nailed into them. Should be out of action for a few days.”
This, at least, was good news “Okay, okay, so finish up with that. Then I need you to get-“
Out of nowhere, three of the vehicles ahead of them exploded. Metal shards shattered glass in their jeep. A spray of blood went everywhere.
“Airstrike!” someone yelled.
“Get us out of here!”
But the police officer driving them did no such thing. He was slumped over the wheel, blood and other bodily materials dripping to the floor. Another bomb landed. The jeep was thrown into the air.
Capt. Marcus Brayfield, September City, September Island:
There were screams and then silence. Despite his desperate calls, Major Glace did not speak to him again. The line was dead.
Marc just stared forward, refusing to take the receiver away from his ear. It was the unseeing sort of gaze, devoid of understanding. If he had been awake he may have even enjoyed the sight. The sun was shining in what was shaping up to be a gorgeous morning, with the light reflecting off the nearby brick towers of September City. If he was awake, Marc may have seen some resemblance to the view from his street back in Warm Bay, Urlistan.
Actually, thinking of Urlistan right now may not be ideal either.
The Green Union officer did not know how long he stood there, staring without seeing, before he was lightly touched on the shoulder by someone else. He started.
“Um, sir?” The young soldier said, “New orders?”
“Yes. Blow all the charges. Now.”
His subordinate started at the curtness. “But Major Glace said to only do that if Sevevillians appeared or we lost contac-“
“I know what she said, and we’re following those orders. Now destroy everything of military value on this rock.”
by The Green Union » Fri Oct 25, 2019 7:02 am
by Sevevill » Fri Oct 25, 2019 7:03 am
The Green Union wrote:The Kamooko Defence Command has today reported a successful defence of the Durranese civilian freighter Heibai off the west coast of Albatan, allowing the freighter to deliver its cargo of rice and other goods to Altos and Stratis. The Heibai and its Persistor-Class escort were spotted by a Sevevillian SG-87 warplane off the west coast of Albatan, having taken a roundabout route from Placeoderms in an attempt to avoid confrontation. They were followed, with the Sevevillian jet eventually attempting to make an attack run.
That SG-87 was forced to abandon its hunt after the frigate Chaser fired a surface-to-air missile, chasing it off.(Image)
The Kamooko Pact frigate Chaser off of port in Altos after successfully escorting its charge for the length of the journey
Since Sevevill began targeting Durranese shipping on its way to Altos and Stratis, a total of five freighters have been sunk by Sevevillian and Urilas fighters and maritime patrol aircraft. Most of these attacks were conducted with dumb, lightweight munitions, ranging from freefall bombs to 25mm cannons. It is suspected that, in order to widen their net, the Southwest Bloc powers are loading up aircraft with excessive drop tanks and skimping on armament.
by The Green Union » Fri Oct 25, 2019 9:20 am
Republic of Altos and Stratis wrote:(Image)
To: Kamooko Pact Strategic Communications Office
From: Henricus Maro, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Altos and Stratis
Subject: Kamooko Pact ascension and cooperation talks
To whom it may concern,
The Republic of Altos and Stratis would like to express its interest in undertaking talks with the KP (Kamooko Pact) on further cooperation and discuss the ascension of the republic to a full alliance member.
Sincerely,
(Image)
Henricus Maro
Minister of Foreign Affairs
The Republic of Altos and Stratis
by Republic of Altos and Stratis » Sat Oct 26, 2019 1:43 pm
by Allanea » Sat Oct 26, 2019 1:53 pm
by Auman » Sat Oct 26, 2019 3:08 pm
by Rudony » Thu Oct 31, 2019 6:59 am
Sevevill wrote:
The depravity of Rudony’s government apparently knows no bounds, as Sevevill has protested that the corpse sent to them is not that of Stephen Black at all. DNA testing on the mangled remains show zero correlation whatsoever.
This is not wholly surprising, as Black’s SG-80N was struck at cruising altitude before falling nearly 30,000 feet towards the open ocean. The government of Sevevill would under normal circumstances be skeptical that Rudon coastal authorities had been able to recover anything of note, but are at this point completely dismissive of the claims made about armament and attempting contact.
The Sevevillian Imperial Navy has released its own hard evidence, including photos of the clearly unarmed SG-80N taking off on its last mission as well as radio communications between Black and the carrier just before his death. The authenticity of the photos was confirmed by a civilian news crew who were present at the time, while the radio conversation transcribes Black obliviously conversing with his controllers before suddenly becoming aware that he was under attack and, moments later, disappearing from communications.
With this death of a brave pilot sending a ripple of indignation across the Sevevillian Empire, the Imperial Navy has been forced to action. Even at this moment, as a pre-planned night raid of stealth bombers and nuclear submarines make their final approaches, President Joseph Henry gave a press conference to announce the commencement of Operation: Black Revenge. The speech was short, and to many tired listeners only the last statement really mattered:
“An eye for an eye; it’s only fair.”
(Post by Green Union)
by Allanea » Thu Oct 31, 2019 10:19 am
by Sevevill » Thu Nov 07, 2019 4:53 pm
by Sevevill » Fri Nov 08, 2019 8:14 am
Allanea wrote:North East of the KillboxThe Allanean air regiments were now taking off at once – four dozen Warhawk strike fighters. This was something no carrier could do – a force of almost fifty planes, all taking off at once. They climbed as they flew towards their targets, their radios silent – they required no radar to detect their foe, as this foe would instead be tracked by satellites and ground-ased radar.
As they were within five hundred kilometers of the enemy's Northern task force, they launched their weapons – each, with two anti-ship missiles on board. Like before, they carried also decoys – vast quantities of miniature decoys, filling the air with dozens and dozens of false contacts, each of those appearing to be a missile bound for the Sevevillean frigates.
Each frigate's air defense crew had to and choose their targets – each had about ten contacts inbound towards it – which were real, and which were fake? Only one of each contacts
Then there was each frigate captain's call – would they protect themselves, or their carriers?
For both arsenal ships that the Allaneans brought along would now be firing their weapons – not all of them, yet, but about a hundred anti-ship missiles each. They were putting themselves at a substantial risk in doing so, for they could not literally fire those missiles all at once. At best, they could take off in rapid succession, one or two missiles every dozen seconds, staggering them to avoid fratricide.
The missiles flew towards their target on preprogrammed routes, and as they approached, they switched on their photo seekers – diving in to the pre-programmed image of the Dominator II aircraft carrier.
This put the Sevevillean captains in a serious pickle – would they save their own lives, or protect the Dominator II? And how to make the right choice in an environment where all common Sevevillean radar and radio frequencies were being jammed?
In his office, Grand Admiral McConaughey shuddered. He would not want to be facing that sort of test himself.
OOC Event summary:
1. Allanean Warhawk fighters/tactical bombers are firing anti-ship missiles from standoff range at the enemy frigates. They maintain radio silence and are being guided onto target by shore assets. Each Sevevillean frigate in the Northern fleet is being targeted with 1-2 missiles (there are 84 missiles but because there's 49 frigates they can't be divided evenly) as well as a bunch of MALD decoys
2. The Allanean arsenal ships are spamming a vast pile of anti-ship missiles at the Dominator II.
3. All electronic warfare measures continue to be used.
Auman wrote:Air Base Tarek Byalach was a busy place, but the energy in the last several hours turned frenetic. Air crews had been scrambled and pilots raced to their seats and munitions were loaded onto pylons. All Aumanii aircraft were placed on alert, the convoys were halted and the men prepared for battle. Sevevillian naval forces had been detected to the Northeast of Altos and Stratis, the time for decisive action was now.
Captain Denk Hapsford was once again in the seat, fresh out of a lightning fast bullet point briefing with his men. They formed up in groups of four on the tarmac, their engines idling as they waited for the all clear. He was on edge, fingers tingling with excitement on the throttle.
The plan was straightforward. Two groups of sixty would attack in three waves each. The first group would come in low and attack the enemy's air defense screen, the frigates mostly. The second group would move in to attack the carriers once the anti-aircraft defenses were deteriorated.
"C'mon, let's go!" He muttered to himself, taxiing down the runway to his jump off position. He was joined by three more Si-22MK from his squadron, all piloted by his close friends... Men and women he had flown together with for years. Flight Leftenant Dave 'Chigger' Iatemoyo pulled up next to him and flashed his middle finger at the Captain. Denk laughed and saluted right back. Checking his mirrors, he saw that the rest of his team was right behind them, loaded for bear with anti-ship missiles and torpedoes. It was his job, along with Chigger, to keep enemy fighters off their back and ride their six o'clock position... Should they fail to score any hits against the Sevevillain ships, Denk's plane had a pair of Harpoon's of it's own that he could add to the attack if he chose to. Iatemoyo was loaded up for air-to-air exclusively. Taking off after them were five identical flights in this wave alone.
It was a big attack. All told, by the end of the day, over a hundred and twenty planes will sortie against Sevevill's Northern Battle Group. The tower gave them the go ahead and Denk jammed the throttle, racing his partner for the honor to be the first one airborne. Iatemoyo edged him out by a hair. They flew low and fast towards the coast and broke out over the water in a blink. The water was smooth as a sheet of glass. Over his shoulder, he could see ground based batteries spitting missiles from a thin isthmus in the direction they were headed. In time, they'd split off and loop around, hugging the waves to avoid detection. The other half of his team, crewed by Leftenants Griegg 'Spike' Delpuid and Cathy 'Iron Tits' Bellalugos forged ahead of them.
"Alright folks, keep your eyes peeled. We can't rely on Sky God for everything." Denk said over the squadron band. Mics clicked in understanding. They were entering Indian country and there was a very real chance they'd get jumped. Sky God, their early warning aircraft, was painting a real clear picture of the battlefield for them, though. To put it aptly, Sevevill's Northern Battle Group was getting hammered. Everything, including the kitchen sink, was being thrown their way. In what seemed like a few brief seconds, Bellalugos and Delpuid were calling their shots. Harpoon anti-ship missiles were streaking towards the waterlines of Sevevillian screening frigates. Denk's backseater was watching the screens and calling out misses. Eight missiles from his team alone were launched, the rest of the squadron put out another thirty two, which were streaking in from multiple angles of attack and various altitudes.
"Uh... We've lost three. Make that four." Called out Munitions Officer Palask from Denk's rear.
"Two hits to the waterline. I'm seeing smoke."
Denk caught a glance towards the horizon as he banked his plane in for an attack run and there it was. Thin wisps of black curling up from the sea. He could swear he was seeing traces streaking through the sky like tossed spaghetti noodles, but it was probably his eye playing tricks.
Sky God got him a target and he locked on with his Harpoons and fired. Denk peeled away and they sped back as a group to Tarek Byalach. They they were passed by the second wave of twenty aircraft that were moving in to lay some hurt on the enemy frigates when the reports started to come in.
"Stratovarius Three is on fire!"
They were taking losses now. The calls came in rapid fire, his wave was getting chewed up. Denk slammed his fist down on his thigh. He was eager to rearm and get back out there.
by Sevevill » Fri Nov 08, 2019 8:16 am
Rudony wrote:Ninety-seven deaths have been confirmed and over a hundred injuries too. The planes were fired upon as they left, the Rudon navy now knowing their location. However, this is the least of the many problems that have arisen. The plague has yet again been let loose on the islands again.
by Sevevill » Fri Nov 08, 2019 8:20 am
The Green Union wrote:The battle of September City has begun as the remnants of the September Island Defence Force and their Kamooko Pact allies rally in the capital for a desperate stand. Repeatedly scattered and lacking clear direction, the defenders of the island have nonetheless secured the survival of most of their remaining heavy weapons. A respectable net of anti-aircraft defences now guards September’s interior, while the remaining regiments of light and mechanized infantry, in addition to a small cadre of armoured cars and tanks, prepare for the inevitable.
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SIDF soldiers, with morale crumbling, continue to fight scattered engagements during their battered retreat toward the capital
While strong, the Imperial invasion is significantly behind schedule due to the SIDF’s scorched earth policy when it comes to their island’s already insufficient transportation infrastructure. In addition to being forced to repair numerous bridges, roads, and rail lines, the first wave of invading forces have been bogged down with processing the droves of SIDF prisoners being captured every day. Ahead of their own logistics and often lacking even small vehicles, these light infantry units have been delayed hours or days until military police and prisoner transports arrive to relieve them.
by The Green Union » Mon Nov 11, 2019 7:02 pm
Sevevill wrote:With grossly inadequate local infrastructure and rampant sabotage leading to a bottleneck of main invasion forces, foot mobile infantry has carried out most of the heavy fighting to take September Island. Hungry, tired, and almost completely without resupply, the light infantry of the First Kings Own nonetheless saw great success in the first forty-eight hours of the invasion.
Soon, though, even as the Sevevillians knocked on the gates of September City had slowed to a snail’s pace. With the demoralized SIDF surrendering en-masse to the advance forces, Sevevillian light infantry suddenly found themselves in charge of hundreds or thousands of prisoners. With roads barely able to support even light vehicles and the air heavily contested (not to mention few helicopters to go around), the normal avenues for moving captured enemies to the rear were all but closed. It was not uncommon for a single squad to report that they could no longer move, because they had an entire company of POWs to process. Most units, overwhelmed by many times their number of captives, simply locked the enemy soldiers in a barn and resolved to shoot anyone who tried to flee.
Given the volatile nature of these arrangements, and the resulting lack of progress, a series of somewhat unorthodox orders came down from the First Kings Own’s headquarters. Local Sevevillian officers, they instructed, were to make every effort to recruit SIDF prisoners to the invasion’s cause, framing Sevevill’s intervention as an effort to free September Island from Kamooko Pact occupation. The people of September Island should be encouraged to help in liberating themselves.
Many low level officers and non-commissioned members, it would seem, interpreted these instructions loosely. Because orders did not specify what to do with those SIDF personnel who refused to assist Sevevill, some unsubstantiated reports have appeared of SIDF members being forced on penalty of death. Nevertheless, within only a few hours of this order going out, the Sevevillian advance has once again started to rapidly make serious headway into the small island nation.
(Post by Green Union, interpreted from Sevevill’s own instructions)
by Arcadian States and Commonwealths » Wed Nov 13, 2019 1:00 pm
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