Bleh32

I've seen some that are the opposite as well. Those who do not want to name the last two major wars as "great wars" because they were not there and don't get the glory of fighting in the "great war". Someone said something about "the great bob war", that actually sounds kinda cool.

Can't we just go back to having 3 blocs, like in the old days?

That was way too long for me to want to read all of it, so I just went to the most interesting parts. It was very good though.

I think I've only seen one "preemptive" DoN, and that was by a micro alliance seeking attention. They couldn't even wait until the war had begun. And what you said makes sense also, if you're not going to be fighting you don't need to tell everyone. Some people may get mad and just attack you for sheer stupidity.

It doesn't really matter what the Cassus Belli is, the only reason we have war here is because most important events happen during wars. There isn't going to be a major political shift during peace time, nor is there a chance for revenge in peace time.

well we can always hope anyway.

It didn't happen last night, what makes you think it's gonna happen tonight?

CSN

The two men looked behind them. They saw at least a dozen tanks and plenty of infantry escorting them. The rest of the 15-man platoon gathered around and looked at the forces. "What's going on?" Sam asked. "Reinforcements. We were expecting an attack last night, but it didn't come. So now Intel says the attack will be coming tonight. They used the extra day to make some more tanks and recruit more men. I think it's a load of !@#$%^&* but we could use a few more hands around here." Lt. Bartlett said. This worried Sam. He was going to trust Intel over some platoon officer he had only known for a day. He wished that what Bartlett and Jenkins said would come true, that there would be no attack, that everything would blow over soon and that he could return home. "This is the worst part about war." somebody said. "What? Getting reinforcements?" someone else said jokingly. "No... the waiting." Bartlett said. Sam had to agree. The image of the burning countryside still kept popping up in his head... he wished that he knew whether they would be attacked or not. The waiting would make everyone go crazy if they didn't find out something soon.

You remind me of Walford

More than you think

The young soldier looked out of the window of his base, gazing upon the vast expanse of countryside and the tall mountains beyond it. It was only illuminated by a few necessary military lights and the stars above. Just a day ago, the nation had gone into DEFCON 1 and prepared for war. 25 new tanks were manufactured and 300 more soldiers were recruited. Pvt. Sam McCall was one of those. He was stationed at a military base on the outskirts of the land of bleh, a small nation lying on the borders of CSN territory. He imagined that at any moment, hundreds of soldiers storming across the plains, burning the countryside as they went. He quickly shook the image out of his head and turned around. He saw somebody struggling to unload some boxes of ammo from a supply truck. He went over and helped him. "Thanks for the help. What's your name?" The man said. "I'm private McCall. And you?" Sam said. "I'm private Jenkins. Of what politics are you?" He asked. "I have no use for politics. That's the only reason we're here right now. loading rifles instead of eating a warm meal with our families." Sam said. "I wouldn't say that. Congress voted unanimously to prepare for war. We would be here no matter what political party held the majority." Jenkins said. "I'm talking about their decision to join the alliance. We're a small country, we have no need for alliances and wars. We should've remained isolated and lived in peace." Sam said. "It sounds like you enjoy politics after all! You must be a member of the pacificst party." Jenkins said. "It's not that, I just don't like war. I only joined because my father pressured me to. He kept talking about bringing honor to our family. He would've joined too if he was still young enough, but the army wouldn't accept him. He's 58 you know, and his hearing is getting worse. I wasn't too surprised they didn't let him in." Sam reasoned. "I joined because I am happy to serve my country." Jenkins said. "You know I've heard rumors that the government doesn't even know who we'll be fighting? We have no idea what alliance we'll be attacking, nevermind what nation. Some have spoke of a group called the hegemony, but to be honest I don't care about world politics. I'm just a simple farmer trying to support his family. Now I will be killing strangers I don't even know." He said sadly. "Don't feel so bad about it. Chances are this whole thing will blow over peacefully, and you can return to picking corn" Jenkins chuckled. Sam felt annoyed at this. "And you? What is your proffession?" Sam asked. "This is my proffession! I have been in the service ever since I got out of school. I am looking forward to a long and successful career in the army. Lt. Bartlett says I'm very close to being promoted to corporal." Jenkins said. The conversation slowed down and they continued to unload ammo boxes. All of a sudden, Sam heard some shouting and noise in the distance.

Don't forget about TAO

3 is also a cool number to stop on.

That's pretty much how it works around here.

Don't we already have one of these threads? At least in this one though the OP used correct grammar.

You guys seem to forget that there was a "World war I", the first alliance war in CN between INC and GATO. But then we started using "Great War" involving multiple alliances. I agree that there have only been 3 great wars, and I think the next "great war" should only be called so if the NPO falls. I also think it should only be a great war if the NPO is involved.

Well it looks more like you guys are about 22 men, but it's still good to see that you're going to fight despite your size.

When I was in a micro alliance, we always fought. Size has nothing to do with whether you should fight or not.

So it begins!

The reason is because my avatar is getting too hot in her top, but the ToS won't let her take it off.

Yeah, when LUE disbanded Archon didn't want it to come back. I guess now though our best equivalent is the "doomsday clock".

I've got horrible memory too, but I think it was Archon that did it.

How could you not remember who did it!? Anyway only one more hour and 30 minutes