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Post by The Anean Star Empire on Feb 7, 2011 14:06:14 GMT -5
General Luca Rio "You can call me a warrior if you wish since I'll know what you mean. Just don't say it to the Commander. "And, for the most part, civilians do annoy the hell out of me. A lot Aneans nowadays are ex-soldiers... well... they're not "ex" soldiers. You never lose the memories, training, or the attitude really. They show respect at all times. "I'm sure that's true for any former soldiers." I opened the door to the trailer and walked in. Soldavini is standing over a hologram map, alone, watching the unit markers move around. He said, "Welcome back General. I assume this is the Cali?" Emperor Isaiah Xaimoungkhoun "Yes, I am aware that I ma far away. That's why I haven't signed the NEDC charter. "I must go now." I climbed onto a GK-I as it started to move. The 45th Armored Battlegroup should be gathering to support the soldiers in the south. According to Soldavini, there's Miokalian ships off the coast. Good. We can use them I'm sure.
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Post by Kingdoms of Cal on Feb 7, 2011 14:37:53 GMT -5
Kan corrected Soldavini "Thacken, Saeie at a push, not Calie. I'm not from the mainland."
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Post by The Anean Star Empire on Feb 7, 2011 15:01:01 GMT -5
Commander Vincenzo Soldavini "Very well." I said. "Though I suppose it's similar to people grouping me in with humans though I am Talonian. But no matter. If you're Thacken, I shall call you such as long as you'd call me Talonian and not a jew. The Emperor says your people call all humans that. "Now, on with a basic briefing." I scrolled the map over to New Astrapolis. The grey colored towers were translucent. Through them, red dots were visible. I was over the shipyards and docks and downtown. "This is where their forces are concentrated. Roughly 5,000 Megamantics troops are in the city. Another 45,000 are on standby at the Fortress. As of right now, we have a negotiator in the City Hall. We should be getting a report soon of the status. If we can get them to stand down, the fighting is over. If not, then we better start digging faster while the AT guns move up and the artillery gets into firing position. "If this fails, most likely those 5,000 and their tanks will turn straight for us. The rest of their forces will leave the Fortress and probably split. One half up the west coast toward the Worldport. Another half up the center. If that happens, the colony will fall. "I'm sure you have ships out there, since your people are so naval based, so, at this distance, we'll probably need naval support if possible when the enemy is in the plains. Air support would be a must as well. If Megamantics moves from the fortress, I can provide plans for the bridge to the mainland detailing the weak points. Hit it there and they are stuck on the island for a while. "Any questions?"
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Post by Kingdoms of Cal on Feb 7, 2011 15:13:19 GMT -5
Kan thought for a second then said "Can your person stall them long enough for my people's navy can get in range and preemptively strike the fortress? We could send some of my SBS furs to kill that bridge. They are good at that and if all else fails, if you can buy us time we could organize an air attack on it."
Kan then said quietly "The fly boys need a base, this road should be up to the task, but they will need fuel. Can you pony that up? The fighters and fighter bombers are air force so can't carry out a carrier landing. My lot's picts can land anywhere but we need the air forces celts to ensure air supremacy and the saxons are better at ground attack. "
Kan sighed "If only the old bore craft were faster we would have them."
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Post by miokalia on Feb 7, 2011 15:23:38 GMT -5
Commander Dean
"I'm all for pre-emptively striking the fortress. We've been expecting to have to make direct attacks against the island, given the nature of what we're dealing with here. Since we can't let them bring the war to us, we better bring it to them.
The MZS Ellis and it's escorts are currently carrying DPZ06 units for support. That's long range artillery. It's mostly effective against air targets in this implementation though. We will have to wait for the Calie fleet to be able to dish up a complete, air and ground assault.
If it get's bad enough at the fortress: then there is, of course, the nuclear option."
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Post by The Anean Star Empire on Feb 7, 2011 15:41:25 GMT -5
Commander Vincenzo Soldavini "Can he delay them long enough? Not likely. He's probably going to get killed soon. An air strike would be the best choice. However, the Emperor is intent on ensuring minimal civilian casualties." I moved the hologram to the island. 100 foot high walls all the way around, a few surface structures, and the 3 mile high spire. I heard the other people's recommendation as well. "This is their island. There are over 100,000 people working in that tower. None of them are military. Rather, none of them are involved in the fighting. Most seem to be hiding according to the handful of reports we got off the island. "Most of the structure on the island is underground. Aneans are like that. Build all vital things underground. You could use earth penetrating weapons to hit them. Of course, hit it wrong and you could bring the spire down. "As for nukes, I would recommend against it. We've had bad experiences with nukes recently, as I am sure the world knows. IX doesn't want nukes used on the colony again."
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Post by miokalia on Feb 7, 2011 16:38:16 GMT -5
Secretary of Defense 323K14L
323K14L put the 'nuclear option' plan away and circled the Artillery plan at another briefing. "The Megamantics Island is a city. There's civilians there, so we are now reclassifying the case. Megamantics Corporation is now a civilian operation led by a Terrorist Element which has taken the civilians on the Fortress Island hostage. The "nuclear option" is no longer valid as such. This is the perfect situation for the use of DPZ06 Particle-Artillery units and others. We have just received some meaningful intel from the Anean command on what is what on that island. We can begin formulating an attack plan to minimize the threat to civilians and maximize "shock and awe" in an effort to get the majority of the Megamantics forces to stand-down. Hopefully.
The goal here is now destroy as much materiel as possible, while attempting to minimize the threat to personnel."
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Post by Kingdoms of Cal on Feb 7, 2011 18:30:36 GMT -5
Out at sea the HMS jackdaw levelled it's guns at the island.
Kan tapped his ear and side "Kill the isle, leave the spire. Scare the shit out of them."
Kan smiled "The jackdaw is there it's a leefin ship, they know how to dig using guns. We discovered that the leefin can do what to our cost. Would you have a plan of the fortress so whey know where to dig?"
The arrow destroyer groups decks became alive with flame as they launched missiles against the island. The Pike class hunter killer sub launched four cruise missiles against the bridge, they would fly only a little over the waves and would have to fly up to hit it.
The Jackdaw fired it's shells were aimed at the base of the walls to undermine them the 23 inch shells could easily bring them down. The commonwealth was quite intentionally making the leaders go to there bunkers. The saxson fighter bombers split from the escort position they were carrying out and formed up to attack the island with them went the celt air supremacy fighters. The Celt's were to give cover to the saxons that were armed with anti radar weapons, the plan was to take the enemy forces off the ground and take out the air defences.
Kan smiled "A preventive strike is under-way."
--- The viking transports started to land and deploy the marines. Unlike the SBS people they looked military and marched off before the viking transports left at speed. Way above a vengance bomber dropped something onto the plain. It dropped in total five things, a second one did the same. The air force always talked about getting ride of those old air craft...but the army loved them, they could carry so much and were fast.
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Post by The Anean Star Empire on Feb 7, 2011 19:15:14 GMT -5
Commander Vincenzo Soldavini "I wish you waited until EVERYONE was ready, but nothing I can do now. "Where to 'dig'? Well, I don't have the plans on hand. Most of the complex is underground. Their command center is roughly 2000 feet underground. If you're going to attack that, I recommend you attack something else. "Unfortunately, the CEO is a hell of a designer. He built the supports of the tower around the command center. You have to take the Spire down to destroy the center. Then, if you- Hold on." I looked at my datapad. The negotiator is dead, Megamantics forces are about to strike back against the Cali, and now they are on the move north. Where the hell is IX? "Well, your little fireworks display just set off a series of events I was hoping to delay until the Emperor arrived with reinforcements. I guess this is the start of the ground fighting. I estimate the first Megamantics wave troop strength at... about... well... there's about 200 tanks and 3,000 soldiers coming. Seems to be GK-Is primarily." I reached under the table and pulled out a Class B Battle Rifle. I tossed that to Luca and took the assault rifle for me. "We best get to the front." Captain Walton Emrick, ANS Harbinger Oh shit. They fired too early. Fucking Cali ruining everything. Through my binoculars, I watched roughly 30 Heavy Gunships take up firing at the destroyers. The fighters aren't on the way yet, but that won't lo- Several missiles hit the Harbinger. The AA guns opened fire on the planes and handful of gunships approaching us. We made a hard left turn in order to get closer to the Cali ships. Maybe get some extra AA coverage. A few missiles from the fortress, ones tipped with 10 kt conventional warheads, went straight for the Cali ships. This is falling apart already. Fucking Cali. Emperor Isaiah Xaimoungkhoun, 3 miles north of Command Center "THE FUCKING CALI FIRED BEFORE WE GAVE THE ORDER!?" I said after listening to radio chatter. Leave it to them to ruin this before it started. "Whatever." I said into the radio, "This is Emperor Xaimoungkhoun, I am approaching the trenches from behind. ETA... about 6 minutes."
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Post by Kingdoms of Cal on Feb 7, 2011 19:24:49 GMT -5
The HMS jackdaw was jinking, but kept firing. It was taking serous damage, it's decks became alive with flame as it launched all it had against the fortress. They avoided the spire but were targeting the defences, buying time for the missiles to hit the bridge, they were likely to have gone undetected and the ships were keeping attention on them selves. The destroyer group were putting up a tone of flack, like the jackdaw. One of the ships was already ablaze but it was still firing. It caught the blast from a missile and broke in two. The forwards missile battery kept launching until it went under.
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Post by The Anean Star Empire on Feb 7, 2011 19:45:35 GMT -5
Emperor Isaiah Xaimoungkhoun As I rolled over the top of one of the hills, I saw a line of Megamantics tanks approaching. No artillery fire from NGDF guns since they weren't set up. No gunships because they aren't fueled. I slammed my first on the tank. The idiocy of the Cali annoys the hell out of me. I got out of the tank and walked to the command trailer. Once I got to it, I kicked the door open to all the commanders I think. Luca, Soldavini, and most likely the Cali. I grabbed the one I assumed was the Cali by the throat and slammed him into the wall. "YOU FUCKER. BECAUSE OF YOU THE COLONY IS GOING TO FALL TO MEGAMANTICS. I KNEW YOU FUCKING CALI WANTED US DESTROYED." I let him go and looked at Soldavini. "Give the order for all forces to fall back to New Gracaria. No point trying to hold a piece of ground that's going to fall."
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Post by Holmbergsvania on Feb 7, 2011 19:59:24 GMT -5
Prince Alaric Holmberg V "Sir- we've got something to show you" A soldier turned to me. "Domestic?" "No sir, It's Anea" "... Fuck" "What is it sir?" I turned to the satellite screen. Judging from the heat signatures, I could tell something massive was happening. "Get me in contact with Admiral Salvatore, I need the nearest fleet to get there, post haste, NOW!" "Yes sir" the fennec comms operator turned, manipulating some dials until a face popped up on the screen. "Salvatore, 6th Fleet" "Admiral Salvatore, this is Prince Alaric Holmberg- considering that our nation is still under martial law, I have full control of our nation's military. I want you and your battle group to head to Anea, flank speed. Some serious stuff is going down there, and I don't want any of my allies to be wiped off the planet." "Sir, we-" "I want your carrier air group on alert 15, alert 5 once you near Anea. Load up the dropships with tanks and infantry, get the fighters loaded with air-to-ground ordinance" "Yes sir" HNS Stanfori Assault Group, Off the Northern Coast of Salnai "Admiral's ordering all units to move at flank speed for New Gracaria" "Why?" "Didn't say" "Roger" The fleet, plus two carriers/amphibious assault carriers moved faster towards New Gracaria, hoping that nothing would stand in the way of them from helping their comrades to the North.
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Post by aatuylva on Feb 7, 2011 21:05:38 GMT -5
"Oh good gods it's starting."
Not ten minutes from the highway, going into their landing frequence, and some hotshot decides to start it early.
Engkori.
"So boss, who do you think fucked up this time, the Calie or the Aneans?"
"Depends on how drunk their Emperor is, but word is he isn't even at the scene yet, so the Calie."
"Godsdamned revwhi. I'm really glad that InSec agent gave us permission to commandeer the fire-fighter after they were done putting out New Nordavic..."
"Think willy-pete will even slow the alien mercs down?"
"White phosphorous slows damn near everything down."
The pilot pressed a small green button on his instrument panel, activating a similarly colored light in the cargo hold, letting the troops and sappers know that things had gone belly-up and they were going to have to go in fast.
"Think there's enough parachutes for the vehicles?"
"Let's hope so. We won't have time to land with guns firing at us, and we'll have to give them support against the heavier weapons."
"How many times have we had to bail these people out?"
"I think this makes two, but the third time we've helped them. The agent radioed in saying he won't even make the alliance official...we could turn back. Let them die, if that's what they want."
"And have Stidham kill us? I'd rather face down a hungry broodmother than the War Minister."
"Right. Courageous flaming death it is...hold on, I'm getting a radio message from Command..."
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"Give me that."
Stidham snatched the Anean pda from the technician, who had been trying to figure out why it wasn't sending properly for the past ten hours. As soon as it lit up, Stidham began punching in the proper numbers and buttons on it.
"Your Majesty. It appears you have...quite the dilemma over there. I have a suggestion that should buy you time, if you'll hear it....I have several conventional warheads loaded into ICBMs. High explosive, some deploy flechettes, usual artillery load-outs, really. I think one or two can stop what my pilots are describing as...a bunch of 'angry, metal-covered hornets' rushing out of New Astropolis. Just give me some coordinates and I can make sure that their tanks are slagged when they're a couple clicks out of the city."
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Post by Holmbergsvania on Feb 8, 2011 2:43:13 GMT -5
Admiral Horatio Salvatore I looked over the fleet from my position in the towering island belonging to the HNS Stanfori. "We're approaching Anea, sir" an otter sitting at the navigation station commented. "I need a plan presented, Now." "Well sir, we have one" A male lion in marine garb walked into the room. "Lay it on me, Kalani" I turned to the lion. "Yes sir, you wouldn't mind if we-" "An ally is under attack, you have all of our available resources" "Good- because that's what I planned for" Kalani opened up a map of Anea on the holographic display, zooming in on the place where NEDC forces were centered. "Our plan involves the following, Carrier Strike Groups Six and Seven will deploy as soon as we're well within range and sure that those bastards attacking them don't have any ships of their own. The strike groups will provide the NEDC forces with air support." "Is that it?" "Just getting started, Admiral." "You never cease to amaze me, Kalani" "Okay. Phase two of our plan is this. The MK-I dropships will ferry tanks and infantry from our carriers to the front line, deploying behind Aatuylvan positions" Kalani tapped the map with his paw. "Expeditionary Force Enforcer, glad I have you guys onboard" "Indeed." "Any further ideas?" "If I may encourage it, I'd suggest naval bombardment from our Zumwalts and Alighari-Class cruisers." I looked out the window. The Alighari-Class cruiser was basically a larger version of the Zumwalt with a helicopter pad and additional AEGIS capability. "Sounds smart, I'll direct them to bombard every target identified as hostile" "Good. If you excuse me, I need to attend to my soldiers" Kalani moved out the door after saluting me. I reached to key the intercom. "Hangar, this is Bridge" "Hangar here, go ahead" "I want the Wild Weasels on Alert 5, ASAP" "Roger, Admiral" Within moments, F-35s fitted with SEAD loadouts were sent from the hangar to the flight deck on both the HNS Stanfori and HNS Stavanger. "Launch on my command"
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Post by The Anean Star Empire on Feb 8, 2011 12:07:42 GMT -5
Emperor Isaiah Xaimoungkhoun I left the command center as Stidham came over my radio. I listened closely and I think we have a chance now. I said to him, "Yes! Yes! You have my permission to do that. Sounds like a good idea." I went back in the command center. "Soldavini, cancel the retreat. We're holding this ground."
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