Reports from the Europe continue to come in. Small advances have been made in Italy and a large civil war ammongst the various barbarian tribes in Rus is being influence by the sale of old arms to the more Unity friendly tribes. The third carrier, its repairs bolstered by the experiance of the engineering corps and a much improved industry is nearly completed. From Calais a most interesting message is recieved. "M'lord, this is High Commander De Gaulle, 4th Army, French Theatre command. Report is as follows: [spoiler:1vj7itp2]Small townships have been all but eradicated. Suggest moving French theatre to Province Prima status. Interstingly, scouts exploring the area arround calais uncovered what was believed to be a pre-war bunker. Upon opening it was discover the bunker dated around the mid 1900s. Further searchs revealed it to be a Germanic submarine bay. It appears the Frnech forces used it to refuel attack subs during the Third World War, two remain in the docks. Engineers request permission to upgrade to Hydrogen power supplies. Authorisation required...[/spoiler:1vj7itp2] This would prove very interesting. A tranmission was sent to the unnamed civilisation in New England: "This is Unity. We will be with you shortly."
The Onager-tank brigades are now being sent to the East Coast. 12 Zealot Brigades and 5 Armies of Service Corps were sent to support.
In Barcelona the ISS Serendipity is launched. Its Captain; Admiral Tyko recieves the following orders: [spoiler:2jnhpnsv]Admiral; proceed to the Isle of Malta. Unify it post haste, a fourth carier is believed to be docked there, though heavily damaged. Proceed after to Northern Italy, to aid the 6th Army in its campaign there. The fourth Army will inheret the Iberian campaign.[/spoiler:2jnhpnsv] ...the fifth army will inheret the Iberian campaign. Good Speed Serendipity. The carrier was only a day away from the coast when the Endevour contacted them. Copenhagen had been pacified and, with the aid of the 5th Army the city had joined willingly, and it enjoyed good relations with the many city-nations of the baltic sea; all of which expressed a wish for Unity. Realising that Baltimore would soon approach last minute orders where issued; [spoiler:2jnhpnsv]To the ISS Endevour: Standby off Maine, remain out of visual range, maintain stealth procedures. To Lieutenant Marks, Pheonician Guard on the Hopeful: Maintain constant guard inside the Hdrogen generator/engine room and in the vehicle storage hanger. Relay this order to Lieutenant Bis, Pheonician commanding Endevour detachment.[/spoiler:2jnhpnsv] To Admiral Versa, ISS Hopeful. Ready landing party to escort diplomatic mission.
A lone fishing boat spots the mysterious vessel (if this is not a vessel then I am gonna fail completely on this post). "Cap'n theres a large ship off the coast of New Maine" Ready the cannons" BOOOM! BOOM! BOOM! The fishing vessel mistakenly opens fire. A message is sent to lord slydessertfoc that a mysterious vessel was severely damaged "Damnit those could have been those Britannia peoples! Sail to them and tell them it was a mistake!"
Onager-tanks are standing by. Artillery positions have been set up. And Sly has been called to a meeting to be lectured on his people's actions.
OOC- for anyone wondering this is a depiction of what the carriers look like, pre-salvage and improvised repairs. [spoiler:1jwrwfyv][attachment=0:1jwrwfyv]super-carrier.jpg[/attachment:1jwrwfyv][/spoiler:1jwrwfyv]
The president surfusa turns his head from slydessertfox and turns to the West. The new colony had been set up near an abondand city. Though brilliant and rich with materials and untouched, it was flooded with radiations. The humans of the mutant colony waited outside as the mutants enhabited the city and began transforming the city to its original glory. The pier had plenty of navy vessels and even jet fighters, which Pres. Surfusa sent his top scientist and pilots to understand how to steer and fly these vehicals. More and more came as the discoveries became bigger and bigger. The mutants began clearing the streets of radiation, and the path to this new colony called San Fra isco began growing. (named after a billboard). The nation of Surfusa also began to thrive with new manifactures and the use of a pre-founded pesitiside. The zombies however slowed down the human trips to the new colony. Groups of 20 mutants could only travel with a few humans without trouble. The road began being fortified with small guard towers and bunkers. Pres. Surfusa only worried that Dud would be annoyed at this increase of soldiers in his territory.
The Endevours report came as a surprise to the Lord of Unity. Little blame could be laid on Admiral McClure, one could hardly of expected fishing boats that far from shore. Fortunatly the ships weapons had caused only superficial damage; though the side of the boat looked trashed. All systems were intact and hull integrety was unaffected. Wars had been declared for less, and once mighty cities had burned before. As the ISS Hopeful sailed into Baltimore harbour it issued on warning on all frequencies and over the speakers: "This is unity. We have come here expecting peacful trade, and although I was suspicious of your actions and requested aid should you betray us I woud have rather you came peacfully. But the attacks made on our forces demand action. This city is now Unified: those who wish to join willing should surrender to the first soldiers they find. Do not leave your homes; we will be thorough." As the message died fighters began streaking from the deck of the carrier, burning clean hydrogen and armed with gatling lasers and missiles the small force would secure the skies over the city. After them, the armoured dropships; filled with elite shock troops of the first army. From the deck of the Hopeful the Lord watched as the tell tale flashes of green light indicated the deaths of fellow humans. To the Serendipity a single order was sent: Make all possible speed, your assistance may be required. Addition- To the Endevour: Make for the city of New York. Unify it with fire if neccesary.
This is the Covenant. We weren't the ones who attacked neither did Surfusa. So attack Sly instead. To Surfusa, I sent you a pm. Edit : Bring out the weapon.
OCC: Are you attacking all of us? The new battle ships and aircraft carriers of the new city of San Fra isco were finally understood and began going to work discovering the world around them. New colonies popped up all over areas such as the lost city of San Diego and L.A. Yet the nation of in the East also grew. They spread South to a new city called New Orleans and North to the Bay of Canada. The people grew in numbers, and the seperation of mutants and humans alike began becoming non-exsistant. The army also grew stronger. With the new law of accepted all types of humans and mutants alike, it grew stronger and more skilled in all areas. Also with the new problems arising with the new nation across the other side of the ocean, flak guns are being developed as well as new missile launchers. The nation of Surfusa had finally become the main nation of trade and wealth. Although many have come as imigrants, they became so much more as they work their way up the ladder.
OCC - At the moment I have no ability to discern between you. You all talked on the radio and gave me no information at all about your situation. To dud- "If this is so declare to us the territories of this "sly", we will investigate your claims that this attack was not co-ordinated and if so will resume our diplomatic mission with your nation" The Endevour was closing on New York. Admiral McClure was eager to redeem himself after his failure in maine...
I was about to give Sly a lecture to teach his people not to be fire happy but as always he skipped it with another reason. Besides I have no ships in the east coast.
occ- as far as roleplaying goes. atm I don't know what cities belong to each of you. only that there was a radio communication from you and sly, and that a ship attacked me. To Dud - "Very well we will accept you claims for now. This sly however has made as yet no attempt to apologise to us, if you will distinguis his land from those of you and your allies then we would be grateful. I will halt our current operations for one day to allow you time to reply" As promisised the Imperial forces halt their advanced, and the endevour remains far out from new york. Visible from the coast but with constant air patrols.
Very well, diplomatic missions are sent to the Nations ruled by Dud and Surfusa. Meanwhile Baltimore, whihc I pressume is in Sly's territory, is now under Imperial control. The Endevour is retasked to nearby Dover, in the hopes of securing the penisula between the two cities and also in the knoledge that an old navy base was cited in Dover. Communication with Europe continues. The Serendipity has finally captured Malta and discovered the Fourth carrier. This one is extensivly damaged, almost all of its systems have been stolen but the Engineers and scientists begin work immediatly on a special project. Recieving numerous supply barges from Barcelona and Provence. A riot has occoured in Bavaria but it is being contained. The pro-unity tribes in Rus are begining to win the civil war. Each Scandanavian city is turning to Unity willingly. Even the bloody italian campaign is going well, now that the Serendipity is assisting.
A trade mission is sent from Baltimore to Washignton DC. We propose a trade in manufactured goods and foodstuffs.
Slydessertfox sends a message through the intercoms in Baltimore. "I am here to inform you distant people that the fishing vessels opening fire was on their own accord and not ordered by the nation of Crobart. Those fishermen have been "dealt with". We are here for peace not war. However, this peace can only come if you surrender Baltimore back to our nation. If you do not, then I will e inclined to use military force to take it back. If you do, then our people may prosper together. I am aware that you are already in multiple wars and that your nation is an "ocean" away from this land. A war with us could only hurt you in the long run, whether you win or lose, as we could field armies in a snap of a finger while it would take some time for your armies to reach here. I doubt it is in your people's best interest to go to war. I once read in an old pre-war book of this man that made a famous quote. That quote is "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country" Do not use your country to gain personal glory and triumph, but ask yourself "what can I do that is in the best interests of my country? Would going to war with a nation you just meant on the other side of the planet be in the best interests of your country? So what I ask is a peace and prosper treaty where our nations can trade and live interchangeably. I hope you will do the right thing and accept. Slydessertfox out"
"We will accept this claim that the attack was not intenetional. However, I am afraid that once Unified a city cannot be Un-unified, to do so would create obvious problems in other cities that may have malign influences holding over them. In the interest of peace I am willing, however, to declare the city an "Open Port of Trade", with mutual access rights to all nation. I trust that this will be acceptable. However, do not pretend to lecture me on my motives. I seek to bring humnity together under one banner, to eliminate war and spread prosperity throughout the globe. In Europe universities once destroyed now teach the arts, the lost literatures and history along side chemistry, physics and engineering. The records we liberated in Baltimore show that the nations of the land are no strangers to war, and have had the same rulers for many years. Your scientiest research weapons of war, and plagues of death; you yous zombies as tools of your oppression! While Unity, Unity builds farms, and railways, hospitals; we research medicines and power generation!"
