[Elrich von Richt]

Civilians fled in terror. Military officials simply withdrew, firing shots and killing "liberators" as they retreated. The government was in despair. The nation was in chaos. If one could see the scene outside Paris, they could see the stark black banners waving with the words "Liberte pour la Francais!" written on them. Orangists may have started the flare, but they didn't spark the flame. No Orangist could have expected this result. Some of their main officials were rather upset with what was about to occur, and what was currently occuring. von Richt couldn't keep his own mind stable for the moment, he couldn't calm down because it was impossible. Every second, reports flooded in. Reports of atrocities committed by the "liberators". Buildings had been destroyed, bridges, other infrastructure. No Norman-made thing was to be left standing in their eyes. Scandinavian architecture was an atrocity in their eyes. French and Gothic were left standing. Stavros draped his coat against the floor, he couldn't cope with the insanity engulfing the events anymore, but he would live, he would survive. Stigandr, however, was slowly losing his mind. His plans for the economy, the prosperity of all nationalities, the unity, it was all for nothing. The French population had risen up under the guise of liberators, and nothing could put them out now. von Richt had ordered minimum bloodshed, and the evacuation of as many civilians as possible. More and more red dots popped up on the map within the Troika table, as time continued. The Dutch had found out the occurences, and were probably shocked. At that moment, Stigandr stood by the balcony, Stavros and von Richt both looked at him strangely, something was wrong with him. Slowly, Stigandr lowered his hand, and reached for his gun. He pushed the end of it to his ear, and blew out his own brains. One government member had been lost. Insanity was envoking some other government bureaus. Reports of hanging, and other suicide came in every so and often. von Richt just knew, that no matter how much he wanted to end his life, and how much he despised his life after all his plans, dreams, and hopes of a united state at peace came crashing down, nothing could break him to that point. It was the Beginning of the end, and troops continued to withdraw, pulling civilians with them to Nyahemstad. Evacuation routes had been planned. Some would flee to the Netherlands, most to Norway and Sweden. Oh, how the sun sets so darkly for those who only wish good things.

[Colerich Krieg]

In response to the uprising, the Empire will honor its Protectorate-Friendship Pact with Normandy.

We will deploy Peacekeeping forces to attempt to cull the violence and restore order.

EDIT:

The Empire will be mainly using our forces to help the safe withdrawal of our friends in Normandy.

This post has been edited by Colerich Krieg: 21 August 2009 - 11:43 PM

[Il Terra Di Agea]

"Any and all refugees from this conflict who wish to travel to Norway are free to. We are well aware of your Scandinavian culture, and we hope you can feel at home here."

[DeRaadspensionaris]

"Dammit !" cursed the police officer at the young soldier who had thrown open the door without knocking. The soldier just stepped past him, his face was white and he looked like he had seen a ghost "Sir !" he muttered "Sir... you wouldn't believe it" The Federal President looked at him "Well.. come on, man- how much worse could possibly get ?!" he shouted. "Sir.. " the soldier got control of his nerves again "I .. suggest you take a seat. Normandy is no longer there. It's bloody civil war !" Van Slingelandt turned white as a sheet "Civil war ? What on earth is going on ?" The soldier looked the Federal President straight in the eyes "The French, Swedes, Normans.. they are all killing each other, sir. Those bloody Orangists did a good job, dangit, radio says that a Minister is dead and Paris and Nyhamnsted are basically on fire. Riots and other violence all over the place."


The Secretary of Defense remarked "Then we had it nice and easy so far.." "Van Slingelandt turned towards him "Let's hope we can keep it that way. I have been here before- give me the executive power and the info that I need. We'll smoke them out of their holes and ask questions later !" His normally friendly expression had changed completely: "By God.." he groaned "We didn't want war- but now they asked for it and we will give them bloody war !"

This post has been edited by DeRaadspensionaris: 22 August 2009 - 06:08 AM

[Nagato the Great]

i'd like to help, but unfortunately we are in a similar situation (though doubtless ours is much less urgent)...as soon as we defeat the Imperialists and can focus our military we will send aid and peacekeepers who will leave immediately after fulfilling their puirpose (i've heard about people who send forces and then refuse to withdraw them until 'elections'...be assured that our soldiers (if your porblems continues, will do only what they are sent to do)

[Elrich von Richt]

Elrich put his hand against his head. So much violence, so much bloodshed. He didn't want this, never. All he wanted was unity, freedom, liberty, peace. All of the good things people hoped for, and wished for. All those dreams were shattered, and the glass was stained with crimson red. He couldn't believe what had broken out, but the liberators resorted to violence, there was no choice. They didn't care to differentiate between civilians, government, or military soldiers. They were bloodthirsty, all they wanted was a Free France. Who died in the way of it didn't matter. To them, all Swedes and Normans were intruders. Even though they only cooperated with the French population, it all came crumbling down regardless. Stavros had already fled the Troikabygge, and had made his way on the boats to Norway. Elrich was going to stand here, and watch it all burn. He was going to get out, but he would kill a few worthless liberating Frenchmen with him. He still had a sword, but he also didn't lack a gun. As French stormed the halls of the Troikabygge, he sliced through them with the old blade, and when it wasn't strategic, shot the worthless Frank. He even took one of their banners and shoved it down a liberator's throat. Their lives no longer mattered to him, he didn't believe in genocide, but those that stood in his way of getting out would be slaughtered. He made his way to a limousine, along with about 5 other remaining government members. They drove towards the Netherlands, and kept driving despite anything. The Normans were holding off the evacuation routes. Over 30,000 had already fled to the Netherlands, and over 300,000 to Norway and Sweden. The rest were still boarding, or had been killed in the name of "liberation".

This post has been edited by Elrich von Richt: 22 August 2009 - 12:03 AM

[Colerich Krieg]

The Empire will begin moving troops as follows.



OOC: ugh map sucks Ill have to find a better one..

The Red lines are concentrated troop movements.
Black squares are Imperial Divisions occupied by 20+ tanks apiece.
The Blue squares are projected secruity points within the hour.
Orange spots are projected points captured within the next few hours.

Troops moving out:

This post has been edited by Colerich Krieg: 22 August 2009 - 12:04 AM

[DeRaadspensionaris]

"Sir---I just can't give someone executive power" The Secretary of Defense muttered "The Union of Utrecht wo.." "Soon there will be no more Union of Utrecht left to worry about !" Van Slingelandt interrupted him abrupt "I feel like saving the Union by ignoring it for once--- I am not in the mood of having to say Your Majesty again !" A police officer in front of the door was pushed aside and the Raadspensionaris der Republiek came in with two Representatives "We are in a fine mess are we ?" Den Uyl remarked. "Looks like we have may have to do some cleaning !"

"Sir--- we have had this stroke of luck" one of the policeman interrupted Den Uyl "He gave us a hideout.." "Good news at last" Van Slingelandt muttered "And where we can we find our friends ?" "Well.." the police officer responded "I hope you are in for a shock ..."

This post has been edited by DeRaadspensionaris: 22 August 2009 - 12:20 AM

[Elrich von Richt]

Elrich arrived at the border safely, and just in time. He heard that all the refugees had gotten across the Channel. He was relieved, all those that could escape had done so. Normandy was no longer existant, and he viewed his exile this time as permanent. The chances of him actually returning were slim, he had given up on politics. Apparently the people didn't want unity, they didn't want happiness. They just wanted to be alone with their own kind. As he crossed the border, Dutch police looked at the car oddly, not realizing who it was. They eventually arrived at The Hague, of course, and he opened the door to where the Raadspensionaris was. It was clear who he was now. He mumbled "it's over" as he went down the halls, and eventually found the President of the United Netherlands. "It's over, my friend. Normandy is dead, unity isn't a fundamental ideal."

In Paris

A black banner was in the background with the trademark words of the liberation, "Liberte pour le Francais!". A man stepped up to a podium, addressing a large crowd. "People, those who gather here, we are the Committee Pour Le Restablishment ou L'etat de France (CPLRL). We hereby proclaim the state of Normandy, nonexistant. For the future of the French people, we hereby rejoin our lands with those of France!" The crowd cheered, this was their future.

OOC: Re-rolling in Asia, announcement coming up on that. All of Normandy is hereby to be given to Terethien aka France.

[JEDCJT]

"We are greatly shocked and saddened to hear about the collapse of an ally. As always, our borders are open to refugees."

[DeRaadspensionaris]

Hours before Elrich would arrive in the Netherlands...


"Well then." Van Slingelandt mutters "Where is it ? And make it short, my dear man !" "Sir" the police officer replied "Two hideouts here in the city alone- and probably a lot more over the country... one at Huys Den Bosch-- and the other one, Sir, in the old nuclear basement below the Binnenhof." "The nuclear basement ?" Van Slingeland replied while dropped his glass "How the hell did they get in there ? "God knows sir, but that's where they are. And I am more worried about Huys ten Bosch !" One of the army officers, a young captain with curly blond hair and a mustache puts his glass on the table "Wait a minute !" Van Slingelandt looked as if he could burst out in tears "We trusted them to come home. We cared for them and gave them back their own home. To let them live amongst us as if they were just citizens like we are. Royals- they can never be trusted, right ?"
The Secretary of Defense stood up "Let's get them- the lot of 'em !"


OOC. I am pretty dead myself at the moment and I will continue this later today.

This post has been edited by DeRaadspensionaris: 22 August 2009 - 12:40 AM

[Colerich Krieg]

*Sputtered communications line*

(Heavy German Accent):

"Imperial Forces are occupied in the southern sector. We have escorted thousands of Civilians over our borders.. The Emperor wishes to know if we need to move further inland.."

[Teriethien]

Quote

Today all over France the French people embrace their destiny and their cultural roots in rejecting the Norman invaders, choosing instead to follow a government of their own. While the Government of France was sincere in its wish for peaceful coexistence with our Norman brothers, it has came to the realisation that the French people would not, could not accept Norman rulers over majority French lands. Just as our forbears follow the lead of a peasant girl to drive out English invaders six centuries ago, tonight we see the common French people rise up and drive out conquerors.

Nonetheless, we regret that bloodshed and conflict had taken the place of peaceful diplomacy. The legal Government of France is unconditionally against the undisciplined mobs and the wanton destruction that has been taking place in the region. We have mobilised our armed forces and armed police patrol the streets in riot gear. Any Norman who are displaced by the conflict may seek refuge in territories under our control; rest assured that you will be safe and well treated. Once control is reestablished, you may settle within our lands or be repatriated elsewhere according to your wishes.

We reiterate our appeal to all concerened parties for restraint.

A goblet of wine in one hand and the all-empowering remote in the other, President Alain sat in his favourite armchair, enjoying the scenes from frantic news broadcasts on no less than 4 50" plasma tvs. It was exhilarating to see the French nation rise up as one again, proud in the hour of their restoration. He had hoped to gather up his troops, most of whom had followed him since his first days in politics, and march them straight back to Paris. But his advisers were horrified, arguing that the restoration should be a peaceful process. So instead his troops were kept holidaying near the southern borders, waiting in the bases from which they fought for the rightful government's return to Bordeaux. A minor victory that is already rapidly receding into history. Then, watching as fire burnt down a shop, he smirked at the irony. Spineless cowards.

There was a shuffling sound outside, and a figure dressed in black entered. "Sir, we've received a message from our southern neighbours." With an annoyed look Alain took the report from the messenger's hands. One brief glance made his face fell. "Get me the phone!"

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France have received reports of foreign troops invaded our borders during the last hour. This is a clear and unwarranted violation of our sovereign rights. As such we demand the full and immediate withdrawal of all military forces associated with the Empire of Krieg from our territories. We further demand that the Empire submit an official apology for this incident and pay an as-yet undetermined indemnity for the violation of our sovereignty.

Jean-Baptiste Cheysson,
Ministère des Affaires étrangères

Thousands of loyalist troops, most of whom veterans who had fled into the Pyrenées to wage guerilla war upon invaders of France prior to the Restoration, were mobilised. Battle hardened warriors took up defensible perimeters around the mountainous terrain. Scouting units were dispatched for reconnaissance, ready to report on the approaching Kriegian forces.

[Elrich von Richt]

Elrich sent a simple telegram to Colerich.

"Don't bother, it's over."

[Colerich Krieg]

"My Lord General. von Richt is in Exile.. Its over.. We cannot help the French if they cannot help themselves. We are withdrawing."

Imperial Guard dragging a French Civilian away from the fighting.




Troops withdrawing.

This post has been edited by Colerich Krieg: 22 August 2009 - 01:07 AM

[V The King]

"We are saddened to see the Norman state collapse as it did. Norman refugees are welcome into Viniland, as any has always been.

On the other hand, we hope that France is able to contain the chaos."

[Colerich Krieg]

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France have received reports of foreign troops invaded our borders during the last hour. This is a clear and unwarranted violation of our sovereign rights. As such we demand the full and immediate withdrawal of all military forces associated with the Empire of Krieg from our territories. We further demand that the Empire submit an official apology for this incident and pay an as-yet undetermined indemnity for the violation of our sovereignty.

Jean-Baptiste Cheysson,
Ministère des Affaires étrangères

"The Empire was under the impression that the Anarchists who took your nation by surprise before had rearrisen and attempted again to gain control. We did not know it was the French government seeking its land back. Our Norman allies have told us that this is not the case, and therefore we are withdrawing. However, we will give no Apology as once again, we were misinformed."

[Teriethien]

Colerich Krieg, on Aug 22 2009, 07:10 AM, said:

"The Empire was under the impression that the Anarchists who took your nation by surprise before had rearrisen and attempted again to gain control. We did not know it was the French government seeking its land back. Our Norman allies have told us that this is not the case, and therefore we are withdrawing. However, we will give no Apology as once again, we were misinformed."

Reports of insurrection in the former Norman territories deeply concern us, however we were not at all involved and truth be told the events of the day caught us by surprise. For now we assume it is a spontaneous uprising caused by French nationalism, and since the Norman government is in complete anarchy, French government troops will now assume military rule over the whole of the country until order may be restored.

However, we fail to see how this justifies the intrusion of the Empire's armies upon our sovereign territories. Though the government have only just begun to establish proper control over our lands, the transition from Norman rule to us had been orderly. Though we appreciate your concern for the stability of your Norman allies, that does not justify your troops invading us.

[Colerich Krieg]

Teriethien, on Aug 22 2009, 02:18 AM, said:

Though we appreciate your concern for the stability of your Norman allies, that does not justify your troops invading us.

With all due respect, I would like to point out the following.

1- We were told the same Anarchists had taken control. AGAIN. When we heard this, we sent in troops to cull the violence BEFORE you announced your reclaim.

2- Our Invasion was not to expand or to conquer. We were actually doing your people a Humane favor by withdrawing helpless civilians and victims of the Anarchist violence in the south into Krieg.

3- We have had troops in France since the first Anarchist rebellion. They have been there for weeks and are now withdrawing along with our Reinforcements.

We assure you that we are a reformed, peaceful, country, and were attempting to do a Humane act by helping civilians. We did not destroy, murder, conquer, or any of the above. (Except for a few fire fights with Rebels but Im sure we were doing both of us a favor by killing the Terrorists.)

We hope you understand this. If we wanted to conquer France we would have pushed into Paris before you could have weeded out the Rebels. However, we tryed no such thing. I'm sure your wise enough to understand and see our true actions. We also hope our countries can develop ties and grow in friendship.


EDIT: Also, we offer to help restore southern France by sending some workers. Large Anarchist concentrations led to warn torn cities and towns. Also, we will be happy to bring any and all French Refuges back into france at any time you wish. They are welcome here as long as they need, and will be given housing and food to eat.

This post has been edited by Colerich Krieg: 22 August 2009 - 01:28 AM

[Teriethien]

Colerich Krieg, on Aug 22 2009, 08:26 AM, said:

With all due respect, I would like to point out the following.

1- We were told the same Anarchists had taken control. AGAIN. When we heard this, we sent in troops to cull the violence BEFORE you announced your reclaim.

Unfortunately this is not the case.

Official French Press Releast, on Aug 21 2009, 01:16 PM, said:

To the People of France and the World at Large,

France hereby reaffirms its existence amongst the sovereign nations of the international order. While it is self evident that France have been in continuous existence ever since the Praxian Empire relinquished sovereignty over these lands, lately some may have had cause to harbour doubts. For beset on all sides by turmoil, piece after piece of French land fell under Foreign jurisdiction, and as our presence abated, inevitably so did our memory fade amongst friends and foes.

However, today the Republic of Normandy have graciously recognised the right of the French nation to statehood. With the extent of our jurisdiction marked by distinct demarcation lines, France is once again a fully fledged state in its own right. We look forward to peaceful and close friendships with our Euzkadi, Kriegian neighbours to the south and our Conti and Norman brethren in the North.

For Peace and Prosperity,
Alain Mamère
Président

Colerich Krieg, on Aug 22 2009, 07:03 AM, said:

The Empire will begin moving troops as follows.

While the Empire may have good intentions, France feels obligated, as a neighbour, to advise prudence in any future endeavours.