***Classified - Eastern Timor, Decommissioned Tanisian Sundra Command Base***

Soldiers at the base, numbering 10,000 were still there under orders to decom the base entirely for the eventual land transfer to Timor. Earlier in the evening, a flurry of C-5 cargo planes arrived there. One of the men, stepped out and went directly to the base commander.

"What's the $%&@ is this?"

"This." the dark-glasses man said.

He then passed a simple manila folder over.

****FOR YOUR EYES ONLY****
*******TOP SECRET******
Operation Austrailian Conquest

Objectives: Unaligned Australia, Promised Land

Tanisian Force Commitments:
- 1st - 4th Light Infantry Brigade
- All airborne brigades
- 1st - 3rd Heavy Brigades
- 172nd & 173rd Combat Aviation Brigades

- 1st - 3rd Fighter Squadrons
- 500th - 503rd - Heavy Bomber Squadrons
- 708th - 709th - Strategic Airlift Squadrons
- 900th Electronic Warfare Squadron
- 300 - 302nd Tanker Squadron

The base commander slowly read through the classified document. He looked up, his face slightly showing a mused smile.

"Finally, Australia is ripe for the taking it seems, soon the world will know the secret instability that has been building up."
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*** Undisclosed Location in the Indian Ocean***

15 B-52s with 25 F-15D Eagle escorts

Inside the plane a man with a file folder passes out operation folders. The lead B-52 opens its bomb bay, launching the first of AGM-129A air-to-ground cruise missiles towards the Promised Land. The AGM-129As were targeting strategic communication assets, radar domes, and air defenses.

Meanwhile, several squadrons of F-16s and F-15s, escorted F-15E Strike Eagles and a few of the aging F-111s, to targets of known air and naval bases. Supporting them E-8C JSTARS airborne battle management aircraft as well as several E-3 Sentry AWAC aircraft were in support.

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***Merdica, Tanis***

"Sir, the battle for Austrailia has begun."

"Excellent. What about our allies, will they be coming?"

"They will come along, in time, in time."

"And our ground forces?"

"Enroute to Australia as we speak... following right behind the airborne strategic strikes."

***End of Classified***

*Private Message to all AC Nations involved*

We are requesting that any significant military vessels in your arsenal make best speed towards Port Aurora, off the coast of Promised Land. Once there, we shall coordinate our naval vessels, under Timoresian Vice Admiral Eli Rogan.

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All across Timor, planes were taking off to take part in the strategic bombing. 10 Squadrons of F22 Raptors were being launched in an air superiority mission across the landing zone of the troops. Two squadrons of Tupolev Tu-160s were being launched into Promised Land, their payloads aimed at communication towers and sensory relays.

Information was requested from the Tanisians for locations of prime-Cruise Missile targets.

The Fifteen Naval Vessels, led by the Battleships ITS Flare, ITS Fathom, and the ITS Sun led the way to Port Aurora, to create a battlegroup to engage the Promised Land navy. The naval battle would be a longshot, if not a complete slaughter - Promised Land had a far better navy than anything Timor, Tanis, or New Cymru could muster up. Their only hope was to buy time to get a beachhead, and await reinforcements from the UFE's aircraft that were recently bought. (OOC: Those come into play at about 5:00pm, Central TimeZone, tomorrow (today, I s'pose), Februrary 2nd.)

30,000 Marines were loaded, and sent towards the Tanisian landing party, linking up. (OOC: Tanis, you can control these 30,000)

OOC: Bump for Subtle, whenever he gets on.

OOC: Before I participate further, what's behind all this?

OOC: I sent you a PM a while before this. If you have any questions, take them to PM, or hit me or Tanis up on IRC.

OOC:
Pretty much the story:
In A.D. 2009
War was beginning.
Subtle: What happen ?
Subtle's slave 1: Somebody set up us the bomb.
Subtle's slave 2: We get signal.
Subtle: What !
Subtle's slave 2: Main screen turn on.
Subtle: It's you !!
Bio and Tanis: How are you gentlemen !!
Bio and Tanis: All your base are belong to us.
Bio and Tanis: You are on the way to destruction.
Subtle: What you say !!
Bio and Tanis: You have no chance to survive make your time.
Bio and Tanis: Ha ha ha ha ....
Subtle's slave 2: Captain !! *
Subtle: Take off every MiG!!
Subtle: You know what you doing.
Subtle: Move MiG.
Subtle: For great justice.

OOC: This just fails on so many levels... I believe that only I can make the obscure Video Game References around here.

OOC:
*Tanis slaps comrade nikonov and Franz Ferdinand with a couple bricks

Keep irrelevant OOC of the thread... and niko... yeah, fail.

OOC: wait, weren't you the one who was yelling at the colonization of the arabian land, and now you're going off conquering. I must say... well done sir.

OOC: Hypocrisy is part of international politics.

*Classified Dispatch*

Our FU advisers are bringing your first long range radar systems online along with finishing equipping some of your land based and patrol boats with missiles with missiles for anti-ship defense, your air defenses should be up and running shortly. The 12 horsemen are being flown to you as we speak.

OOC: I'm the one starting this, not Biohazard. My politics is different from Bio. kthxbai



*Classified Response*

We thank you for completing our long-range radar systems and the missile retrofit. This will definitely expedient our defenses. The '12 horsemen' will be put to good use.

The enemy had made a mistake in not trying electronic warfare first. Long-range radar picked up the attack long before it was in bombing range. The alert went out rapidly, and now on the off chance that any cyber attack was successful, they would only get one base or system at a time. Each was isolated from the others except for secure and encrypted ground-based communication. Though it had not been expected of Oceanic bretheren, such an attack had been anitcipated.

Also, within minutes of recieving word, fighters were dispatched. At least 2 fighters were scrambled for every attacker, and half of these were the vastly superior F 22 Raptor. Capable of up to Mach 2 supersonic flight even fully loaded, they would get where they were going before the enemy could. Combined with their stealth capabilities which would deny the enemy vital information (their excact location, to be precise), and any dogfight they were in would be a slaughter of the enemy. Finally, a few of the F-22's had been experimentally modified. A dozen were completely unmanned, giving them banking capability far beyond that of unmanned craft. Whereas the manned craft's maneuverability were limited by G-forces that could knock out a human, the unmanned craft would have no such problem.

Even if they managed to slip past the fighter screen, they would still have air defenses to deal with. AA defenses, and missile defense would ensure that few missiles or bombs would hit their target, and then the air force would have to get past the fighters again, almost ensuring this would be a one-shot attack.

Meanwhile, the army was beginning to be fully mobilized, with reserves called up and the National Guard alerted. All ground bases and fortifications would be put on full alert, including the ones along the New Cymru border, though that was mostly a precaution. They did not truly expect an attack from that direction, but it did not hurt to be prepared.

Full strength would stand at 617,000 total troops, and 6,169 tanks, and this did not take into account police or the National Guard.


The aircraft were matched by another 15 squadrons (OOC 12 planes in each squadron) of the F-22's. Being a more advanced nation, Promised Land's fighters would be equipped with slightly better stealth capabilities, and be just a little faster and more maneuverable. Of the 15 squadrons, 3 were tasked with simply getting the bombers. Also among them were another half-dozen of the experimental unmanned fighters.

And the Timorian craft would have the same problems the Tanisians would if they got in range of the shore.


Indeed, it would be a slaughter. Fortunately, the fleet had never been re-deployed. One crisis followed by another had ensured they stayed home, then they were simply kept because of fewer and fewer treaty obligations abroad.

With one half of the fleet kept in reserve but on high alert, the other half (minus the landing ships, which would be useless) was deployed to intercept the enemy ships. This force totalled 4 corvettes, 3 battleships, 4 cruisers, 3 frigates, 3 destroyers, 3 submarines, and 3 Aircraft carriers (for rapid re-deployment of fighters if it became necessary).

The submarines would torpedo what ships they could from long distance, and if destroyers (the only ships other than other submarines that could deal with submarines, and the enemy did not have submarines OOC: you don't have the tech for them/OOC) attempted to move in with depth charges, the rest of the fleet would shell the unfortunate destroyer. They would also engage the enemy fleet from as far a distance as possible, from outside the enemy's own range.

All ships were equipped with the Aegis Combat System.

In response to actions on both sides, all six brigade sized formations in the regions bordering Promised Land were placed at DefCon 3. They would make no aggressive moves on their friends, but it would have been foolish not to prepare. In addition, all territorial reserves that each state was required to maintian by federal law were being activated, which meant 8,000 extra men on the mainland. Finally, all 30,000 Federal Reserve Rifles troops were activated.

OOC: Promised Land has the attack on you been made public by your government yet?

Andonia is saddened that violence has not been eradicated yet.

OOC: Gonna respond to my PM?


OOC: No, I haven't done that, but consider this taking place one hour after my counter-moves were made.

IC: Public Announcement

Today, Promised Land came under attack by two members of the Australasian Coalition. This was uprovoked, and no attempt was made by the attackers to solve whatever problem they have with us diplomatically.

We do not believe this is a concerted attack by the entire alliance, but we do wonder what provoked this attack, and until we know for sure, all land borders are closed and placed on DEFCON 2.

While we are quite vocal on some subjects, admittedly more vocal than we should be from time to time, there has been little that could truly spark such a conflict within the Oceanic region.

OOC: As a note the radar systems I have equipped them with can detect F-22s. Also subs aren't long range units typically, the most advanced nations can fire 50 kilometers at best.

OOC: But the radar isn't in their fighters, right? It's installed in their homeland defenses, if I understand correctly. That still means they are going to be at a disadvantage in a dogfight, where split seconds count.

***Highly Classified***
IN addition, several spies were dispatched to each nation that had particiapated in the attack, to determine why this was taking place, and to sabotage enemy efforts in their very home if there was to be no reasoning with them.

"The Dragon Empire wishes a peaceful resolution in this conflict as many of the participants are allies or former allies. We will not be participating in the conflict on anyone's side. Our military is already at DEFCON 1 due to the crisis in Camberlain. Our military is on the highest level of alert and our missile command has been instructed to keep most of our long range arsenal hot."

*Estovakian response to promised Lands announcement*

"We have always held Promised Land in high regards and to see such an unwarrented and unprovoked attack angers us greatly. Whilst no treaties truly bond us with Promised Land we see them as not only allies but friends as well and friends defend friends and therefore we shall be petitioning the RuSSIAn members to join Promised Land in their defense.

"Due to recent events, we have no choice but to move to DEFCON 1. Our borders have been sealed off, and our vessels are deploying. Our standing army is now at 170,000 troops, 1,600 tanks, and 60 aircraft. These will only be deployed in a defensive manner above and around the island, and in a way to allow a quick response to aggression."

OOC: D: My factories!

OOC: Perhaps you could deploy troops to protect them?

IC: On a side note, any foreign corporations or businesses that have factories or other facilities in our lands are advised to either shut them down or send troops and supplies to defend them. We would rather not tie up our own forces to defend them, but will if we must.

**Classified in the Alkhazov Group**
Alkhazov: Markliev, can you find the analysis of this situation?
Markliev: We have a file cabinet that has analysis on every possible war on an Australian nation. Give me some time to look through the files.

*Markliev pulls out the file for Indonesian invasion on Promised Land*
Markliev: Here, Mr. Alkhazov. Take a look.
Alkhazov: You are dismissed. I will get back to you later.

*Markliev leaves the room*

Wanatet Military is being placed at Defcon 1.8 in light of this situation.
**End Classified**

GTI has no choice but to send a small divison of 1,500 troops to our local factories. They will only fire upon those who will fire upon them.

OOC: Dogfighting is close range fighting, stealth has a lot less of an advantage. Where the F-22s stealth is at an advantage is killing at beyond visual range fighting, detecting and killing targets 100 kilometers away with guided missiles. For example Russians are ordered to stay below radar when F-22s are suspected in the area then engage close in. Also if you go at mach 2 you burn a lot of fuel, super sonic cruise is much more fuel efficient.

***Classified***
Enclosed are the codes allowing you into our nation to deploy your troops. We would rather avoid firing upon neutral parties, and we do not want to mistake you for an enemy.

OOC: Ok, that's why I re-deployed the Carriers, for that rapid re-deplyment. they can also be re-fueld there. And this is defending my homeland, so they don't have to go far anyway. And obviously the fighters are going to slow and fire as soon as the enemy is within range of their long-range weaponry. That's a given in any fight--take out the enemy before the enemy can take out you.

***CLassfied Reply***

We gratefully thank you.

***Public***

GTi Has decided to increase the deployed troops to 2,900 and 30 vehicles.

OOC: What were they again? Weapon or civilian?

New Cymru petitions both sides to stand down. Surely we are all for peace? Whatever motives the Republic of Tanis and the Empire of Timor may have had when they initiated this attack, surely it is not worth sending young men off to die for no purpose. Promised Land is an old friend of ours, and we can not sit idly by and allow this atrocity to continue.

OOC: Mostly civilian, all pocket-factories. I believe I ordered three. One of them produces weapons for ground troops.


OOC: Ironic. Usually I'm the one doing this, but that's a little hard to do when I'm under attack.

OOC: Possibly just as important, but NIMBY is still active...

OOC: Right but if both sides fly F-22s then likelyhood is you'd have trouble find them too. My opinion is your air superiority mission is going to be much harder than you make it out to be.

The Imperium of America notes this attack with alarm and publishes orders to turn away all Republic of Tanis and Empire of Timor vessels attempting to pass through the Intercontinental Canal.

In order to ensure the border integrity of its allies in the region.. 200,000 troops, several thousand tanks, and hundreds of aircraft are being moved into Neo Olympia which is on the engaged Australian Continent. Unfortunately, they had been distracted from their rescue operations in Camberlain and called upon to protect some of their allies from potential incursions. This is done under the auspices of the Feederite Union Accords in order to protect The Empire's endangered Francoist brothers.

A conscription potential notice has been sent to the reserve sections of the military in the event the crisis deepens to something much more severe than this.

The Republic of Rebel Virginia is quite surprised to see Promised Land come under attack, but nonetheless we can only say that we wish Promised Land a swift destruction.

Arctica condemns the attacks on Promised Land. Promised Land has been nothing but a peaceful, tolerant and stable nation, and now it is being attacked? Why? Nobody knows, for the aggressors haven't produced a proper casus belli, or even a declaration of war. Disgusting.

While a casus belli has yet to be produced, we are quite certain that this war is just. We have in our possession, evidence that the Promised Land is behind a long string of murders in Rebel Virginia, and were planning to detonate a nuclear bomb in our capital. Fortunately for us, however, our intelligence was able to thwart Promised Land's terrorist plans before it was too late. We can express nothing but joy at seeing our enemy's well deserved demise.

We wonder how many other nations have left evidence of a long string of murders in Rebel Virginia and planned to detonate a nuclear bomb in your capital.

Rebel Virginian evidence carries about as much credibility as a supermarket tabloid.

Only a handful of rogue states, such as the Promised Land, who also happen to be guilty of attempting to damage or interfere with Rebel Virginian interests throughout the world to fit their own dire aims. We can only begin to imagine how many other nations they have wronged in their pursuit for power and global despotism.


Would you like to see the proof?

OOC: That's why I'm concentrating on the less advanced enemy first, and only sent a few more to meet him.


Indeed, especially when we are not a nation that supports terrorists. We wouldn't be surprised if some members of the Red Guard had planned attacks in Rebel Virginia, as they certainly are a terroroist organization, but we do not sanction terrorist attacks.

The Red Guard happens to be composed of Promised Land citizens, and we do believe intelligence agents as well. Even if they are not government sanctioned attacks Promised Land is still guilty of not being able to control its citizens.

Proof of terrorists does not work. I got kicked out of the SU after producing a large amount of evidence. They passed judgement before I could present my case. You will not succeed in proving terrorist plans.

The Western Republic has gone to DefCon 1.

"Othello is now in DefCon ONE, with the Coast Guard on 24 hour patrol. Any ships that come within 5 miles of Othello will be considered hostile."

No land can control 100% of the actions of 100% of its citizens, except for the fallen Imperial EWellington, whose technology was far beyond our own. The Red Guard are fanatics who have attacked anything from sewer lines to military bases in their attempts to aceive their goals.

You should be thanking us, in fact, because if we had actually done nothing to stop their attacks, they would undoubtedly be operating in your lands, as they probably see you as an oppressor of Communist ideals.

Rebel Virginia does not need Promised Land to stop these terrorists. We are more than capable of protecting ourselves.

"The excuse that a nation can not recognize its own citizen terrorists is ridiculous. Surely you must have a better police force? Even the most mediocre police organization in the world could keep track of its citizens if they were involved in terrorist acts. A nation with an unstable police force or the lack thereof is a severe threat to the stability of the region."