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[u][font="Arial"]Update on Southern Cross Offensive[/font][/u] [u] [/u] [font="Arial"]By: Hazel Greening[/font] [font="Arial"]Recently the Union of the Southern Cross has completed its northern offensive against Communist guerrillas in the region. It was reported on June 23rd that offensive was continuing. [1] Yesterday it was stated in a news brief that Southern Cross military forces have "cleared a swath of swampy wasteland in Queensland, north of Normanton, which was home to what was said to be thousands of ASLF insurgents" and that of the estimated 1,200 ASLF fighters killed so far, most "were killed in the first three days of the operation, when ASLF insurgents attempted to engage in pitched battles with well-supported and well-armed infantry and marine patrols." [2] It is now being reported that the insurgency has been defeated on the mainland, yet still has cells on offshore islands.[/font] [b][font="Arial"]Endnotes[/font][/b] [b] [/b] [font="Arial"]1: Southern Cross Star, [i]Melbourne Memorial Construction Begins; Northern Offensive Continues[/i], http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=110776&view=findpost&p=2993966 (June 23, 2012) 2: Southern Cross Star, [i]News Brief - ASLF Insurgency "Finished" on the Mainland[/i], http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=110776&view=findpost&p=2997570 (June 26, 2012)[/font]

[quote] To: Cuban High Command We understand the risk. She will be heading to the nearest Cuban military base in Chicago. [/quote]

The Revolutionary Journal was going to send a message to the Cuban Military [quote] To: Cuban High Command We would like to request to put an embedded reporter from our team into one of the invading platoons so that we can report first-hand on what is going on with the invasion. We will be sure to be quite vague regarding our position and to ensure that the strategy of the Cuban military is not put at risk. Sincerely, Lucius Vanguard, Director of the Revolutionary Journal [/quote]

[u]War in the Americas[/u] By: Lucius Vanguard Just a couple of hours ago, the Republic of Chicago announced that they have information that was "discovered from an inside source," that Cuba was planning an attack on the nation. The President of the Republic then stated that "This imperialist act of dominance over our people will not go unanswered. We have concluded that we will strike first in order to attempt to throw off the enemy and maintain air, land, and sea dominance. I thank you my people for co-operating and wish you all a best of luck in these coming days." [1] This is quite surprising and unexpected. We at [i]Revolutionary Journal[/i] will state that we have seen nor heard of any military expedition in recent days, nor any major military exercises, yet we must make note that we are not privy to any inside information. Currently, there is fighting in and around Havana; however it is mainly in the air. We will do our best to keep you updated as to what is occurring,yet if the situation gets too dangerous we may have to temporarily shut down our operations. [b]Endnotes[/b] 1: [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=111766&view=findpost&p=2994758"]http://forums.cybern...dpost&p=2994758[/url]

[b][i]Editor's Note[/i][/b]: The purpose of this article is to give background information on the current military operations in the nation of Southern Cross. Currently the Revolutionary Journal is attempting to get an interview with an ASLF leadership member. [font="Calibri"]- [/font]Lucius Vanguard [u]Southern Cross Offensive[/u] By: Hazel Greening Currently, amidst recent attacks from the Australian Socialist Liberation Front (ASLF), the armed wing of the Australian Communist Party, the Southern Cross military has launched an offensive in northern Australia with the goal of "eliminat[ing]the threat of the ASLF Insurgency once and for all." [1] Thus, an examination is underway of what led to such large undertaking. In late May, the ASLF launched an attack on the city of Melbourne. Soon after, the leader of the armed group, "former Communist Australian Field Marshal and ASLF Insurgency Commander John C. Flemming," was captured by Southern Cross military personnel and placed in solitary confinement where he faces being tried in a military court, "in which case he could be facing charges that could lead to a death sentence." [2] It was revealed earlier this month that Flemming would be facing the death sentence. A spokesperson for Prime Minister Michael Abbel stated that the case "[would] not be a kangaroo court" and that "Mr. Flemming and his defense team will be allowed to answer respectively for these crimes."[3] Yet, in that same statement, the spokesmen alluded to former actions the ASLF had committed, saying "This country has seen enough war crimes and crimes against humanity, we need not see one more," suggesting that the attack on Melbourne is something to be expected from the ASLF and that the group has a history of violence. Evidence points to the current offensive already being planned beforehand as on June 1[sup]st[/sup], it was reported that the Southern Cross had increased the defense budget and that in the Defense Ministry's procurement budget were "amphibious and naval aviation vessels and high-performance aircraft," [4] some of the same equipment being used in the northern Australian offensive. In addition to this, on June 9[sup]th[/sup], it was revealed that the Southern Cross military was increasing deployments in northwest Queensland where the insurgents are now concentrated (as well as the nearby island of Mornington), among an attack on Southern Cross troops in the area. "A platoon from a fast reaction team from the 5th Infantry already suffered light casualties when an attempted ambush on one of its sections became an all-out firefight in the swamps northwest of town, in which an aerial gunship that was refueling in Normanton on its way to Darwin was dispatched to deal with the attack and support the diggers on the ground. The attack on the patrol elicited a heavy response, with the deployment of the entire brigade over the last forty-eight hours." [5] The offensive was finally launched when "ASLF Insurgents tried to stage another attack on Normanton, and particularly the SCGDF, which has a sprawling tent city near the town's airport, which [had] been expanded in the last two weeks." [6] It seems that the insurgency may still try to fight against the new regime and while one may argue that the Southern Cross will have an easy win due to its military might,history teaches us that while conventional armies may have more firepower, the insurgency has more strategic power as they are able to choose the time and place of battle. Only time will tell if this remains true. [b]Endnotes[/b] 1: Southern Cross Star, [i]Defense[/i] [i]Forces Begin Large Offensive in Northern Australia[/i], [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=110776&view=findpost&p=2989224"]http://forums.cybern...dpost&p=2989224[/url](June 19, 2012) 2: Southern Cross Star, [i]Liberal/Center-Right Coalition Announced; Parties Unify to Cheer Capture of Insurgency Leader[/i], [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=110776&view=findpost&p=2974270"]http://forums.cybern...dpost&p=2974270[/url](May 29, 2012) 3: Southern Cross Star, [i]Flemming[/i] [i]Trial Begins; Police and Military on High Alert[/i], [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=110776&view=findpost&p=2976125"]http://forums.cybern...dpost&p=2976125[/url](June 2, 2012) 4: Southern Cross Star, [i]Parliament Approves Increased Defense Spending; Public Polls Shows Matching Sentiment[/i],[url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=110776&view=findpost&p=2975939"]http://forums.cybern...dpost&p=2975939[/url](June 1, 2012) 5: Southern Cross Star, [i]Deployments [/i][i]to north Australia; Insurgency "Still A Threat"[/i], [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=110776&view=findpost&p=2979943"]http://forums.cybern...dpost&p=2979943[/url](June 9, 2012) 6: [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=110776&view=findpost&p=2989224"]http://forums.cybern...dpost&p=2989224[/url]

[u]Interview with [size="2"]Dalian de Vicidalia[/size][/u] [i]The following is a transcript of an interview I had today with Dalian de Vicidalia, the former Duchess of Croatia and is Grande Princesse of Vicidalia. She currently resides in France.[/i] Emma: How did your current situation of being in what one might call exile come about? Dalian de Vicidalia: Well, I formerly was the Second princess of Vicidalia, but as we all know, that country was crushed by the Lunar Republic back then. And after the debacle in Croatia, I ended up in France, like most Vicidalians. Just that now, most Vicidalians were separated again, but well... Emma: Please, go on. Dalian de Vicidalia: Well, I mostly ended up in France, due to it being the obvious cultural relative to Vicidalia and Legion sent me there, after I served my sentence. I would like to refrain from talking on this sentence of that time, given the controversies there are... Emma: Seeing as how you are now in France, you've become quite politically active. What initiatives are you currently undertaking? Dalian de Vicidalia: Well, given the outcome of the civil war and my position as President of the Senate, I'm to a good degree involved in most matters of France's policies. Mostly, it is reforming France to become some respectable state again. After all, our country has suffered greatly for years, with the recent loss of external sovereignty being just the icing on the top. Emma: Do you think you will be extradited to the Umbrella Commonwealth and if you are put on trial, do you think it will be a just one? You are being accused of the "Unlawful killing of people, when she was in power in South America," "Involvement in the construction of the Biscotti minefield," and "Criminally negligent manslaughter in relation to the above offence." Dalian de Vicidalia: I do not think I will be extradited.France, although small, still sees no sense in doing so and I approve the Reine saying so. Maybe I will be brought to a court outside France though. In anyway, I know what I have done, and more importantly, what I have not done, so I fear not a fair trial, regardless how many or where. Emma: Do you think that France will once again become a sovereign state and if so, do you think you will return to your former status? Dalian de Vicidalia: I do not know which one is less likely.France would need quite some strength to do that, strength it does not have, while my own status is a rather lost case all together. Emma: How are other European nations responding to France losing its sovereignty? Are there any nations arguing in favor of France? Dalian de Vicidalia: I do not think so. Germany has not yet stated an opinion, but it seems they want us to be a non-state even more than Athens. Ireland is too new to have an opinion on this and Vostokslav seems to be not minding it either. Emma: Thank you for the interview. I wish you and France the best of luck. [size="2"]Daliande Vicidalia: [/size]Thank you as well. Au revoir [u]Revolutionary Journal Update[/u] The [i]Revolutionary Journal [/i]is now headquartered in Havana, Cuba. [u] [/u]

[i]The Revolutionary Journal is an independent, non-profit online publication with a focus on politics, economics, and social issues, both foreign and domestic. Currently, it is searching for a physical headquarters to operate out of. [/i] [i]The RJ team is made up of Lucius, Anna, and Hazel, who are all co-founders of the Journal.[/i][i] [/i] [i]Please note that the RJ depends on reader support to continue to bring hard hitting stories and interviews. [/i] [i]Submissions are readily accepted of any lean, however we will not accept attacks on individual authors. [/i] [i] [/i] [u]Interview with 'Tiber'[/u][i] [/i] By: Lucius [u] [/u] [i]The following is the transcript of a recent interview I had with 'Tiber,' a former regime insider in the country of Regnum.[/i] Lucius: What kind of regime does Regnum have and how did it come about? Tiber: Regnum is a totalitarian state and nothing less. The repressive regime came about in the early days of its foundation, when the country was completely reorganized. He used the chaos of the Centralization Project to establish his power by putting friends in high positions, and through the Peacekeepers. Lucius: Who is it that you speak of? And what is the Centralization Project as well as the Peacekeepers? Tiber: I speak of President Insignius, the Dictator-President of Regnum. The Centralization Project was his brain child. He wantedto centralize the population of Regnum into eight State Cities. He knew doing so would make it easier to control the populace. It is almost like the State Cities are glorified prisons. The Peacekeepers are the State Police Force. They are under the control of the President and his Party. Lucius: Was there any type of resistance to this plan, if so what form did it take? If not, why was there no resistance? Tiber: Yes there was resistance. A group of prominent civilians and military officials, who named themselves "Libertas",tried to assassinate President Insignius before the Project was started. They failed because of dissent from within their own ranks. All members were captured and executed. Lucius: Was there any outside support for the resistance?How did neighbors react to the rise of the now totalitarian state? Tiber: No, from what information I could gather, there was no external support. The resistance to President Insignius was short lived. But what our neighbors think, I cannot say. Most have been probably fooled by the Presidents lies of democracy in Regnum. Of course, once they read this, their opinions will be changed radically. Lucius: How is the situation currently among the populace?Is there large support for Insignius? Tiber: In Ariminium, Arretium, Tyrus and The Capitol the population supports President Insignius. However in Segesta, Byzancium, Apulia and Taranto there is growing resentment to the President. This has taken in the form of strikes. However these strikes were broken up and the citizens forced back to work. Lucius: Do you think there is a possibility for a true democracy to occur in Regnum? Tiber: Perhaps there may be some hope for democracy. I personally would like to see Regnum turn to the Federal system, like Texas once had before its untimely demise. Lucius: Thank you for allowing us to interview you. Tiber: Anytime. [u] [/u]

[quote] Subject: Advisor [i]To the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,[/i] I am currently set to become an advisor to President Quang on foreign affairs. I have a background in international politics as well as a focus on the Asian region at large. I am hoping to be of major help to the President and the nation as a whole as we traverse our way through these difficult times. We need to focus on maintaining relations with powerful countries such as the Empire of Tianxia, but without having them lord over us. To this end, we should seek to have a relationship of equals with them, while at the same time looking for other countries to have economic and diplomatic relations with.[i] [/i] Sincerely, Neil Hoang [/quote]

[size="2"][font="Arial"][b]Near Sultan Airport[/b] At approximately 1:30 am, the anti-tank company quietly and slowly worked its way near the airport, backed by elements of the 1[sup]st[/sup] Combat Brigade and fired on the Abrams tanks. There were several explosions and the noise was almost near deafening. Smoke and fire began to rise up from the wrecked tanks. The suddenness of the attack, as well as the fact that it was from all sides, only confused and scared the Fascist forces. Ten out of the total 16 tanks were in disrepair and wrecked. After the other tanks were mopped up, the entire 1[sup]st[/sup] Combat Brigade moved forward and attacked the airport. It seemed initially to be easy as the 4[sup]th[/sup] Battalion was able to gain a foothold at the eastern end of the airport, where the landing strip was, however, Apache helicopters came in and began to rain down 30 mm rounds, killing about 70 soldiers, yet they were quickly countered by the anti-aircraft team which downed a total of 5 Apaches. Even so, the Fascists were quickly getting reorganized and fighting back, with the area near the control tower being dug in and soon the Resistance forces were getting repelled and having to fall back about 70 meters. From there, a firefight ensued with the Fascists wanting to remain in control of the airport. [b]In the control tower[/b] A Colonel was in the control tower with a total of 12 low-ranking soldiers. "I think we should call in artillery," a Colonel said to his radio man. "Yes sir. But sir, we're pretty close to it. Are you sure?" "Yeah, I'm sure. We just need to tell the soldiers that the rain is coming and to have them get down." He then turned to the other soldiers. "Three of you, go and radio to the others that artillery is coming along in less than 15 minutes and that they need to get down." "Understood." The radio man contacted a nearby artillery position." "This is Blue Moon, we are under heavy attack and we need artillery immediately." "Alright. What are the coordinates that I need to hit?" "I need to get hit -253:365." "Ok. The artillery is gonna hit in about 10 minutes." "Thanks." Moments later the artillery pounded the nearby areas of the airport, killing 200 Resistance soldiers. The 1[sup]st[/sup] Combat Brigade team was somewhat damaged and the 2[sup]nd[/sup] Combat Brigade came to assist them. The fighting began to wane in the northern area of the airport. As all this was going on, Jon, Katrina, and several others had made their way into Makassar and made contact with the Resistance friendly. It was at around 5 am that Jon received a radio message from Tom. "We need you to find any artillery and destroy it ASAP. If you don't, we're all going to die."[/font][/size]

[size="2"][b]Resistance Camp[/b][/size] [size="2"]Once back at the camp, Aguinaldo met with Tom.[/size] [size="2"]"This is extremely bad. We need to take that airport and fast."[/size] [size="2"]"How? We only have one division. There are two entire combat brigades that have tanks. They probably aren't rolling alone either."[/size] [size="2"]"That may be true and I know that we can't attack them head on, but I'm thinking that if we can go and create a small diversion in another area, that'll draw their attention to elsewhere while we can go and send in a large force to take the airport."[/size] [size="2"]"Ok. And once we do that, how are we going to hold it?"[/size] [size="2"]"Well, we'll have to hold it. I can arrange for more troops to be flown in. It'll take about one day for the soldiers to get here. I think we can hold on for one day."[/size] [size="2"]"Against tanks, artillery, helicopters and we're outmanned on top of it?"[/size] [size="2"]"We'll have to. They're going to find us sooner or later."[/size] [size="2"]C Company of the 1st Combat Brigade, a total of 200 soldiers, was sent up to Bontoala, a small suburb in the northwest of Makassar. Their goal was to start firing on Fascist soldiers from hidden positions and to engage in terrorist acts. "Stir things up a bit, but don't die," were the General's words. That would ensure that the Fascists would be kept busy. Once in the town, C Company would break up into 20 cells of ten people each, keeping in touch with one another via low frequency radios, that would use a [/size][url="http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/01/teenager-invents-low-frequency-radio-for-underground-communicati/"][size="2"]miniature collapsible antenna.[/size][/url][size="2"] Each squad was armed with a large amount of C4, 4 AK-47s, 3 Dragunov sniper rifles, 4 PK machine guns, and ammunition drums. They would be snuck in via civilian allies that worked in the harbor transporting truckloads of goods inland. [/size] [size="2"]While C Company was on its way to Bontoala, the entire 1st and 2nd Combat Brigades would be readying for battle. The plan was to attack at around 2 am, when the town was quiet and the enemy wasn't as alert. The first order of business would be for the anti-tank company to take out the 16 tanks. as they were backed up by the infantry. The anti-tank company, backed up by B Company of the 2nd Brigade, would surround the camp and each soldier was to take aim at the nearest tanks to them, with the result being that there would be about four rockets aimed at each tank. Once this was done, the anti-tank company would retreat and the entire 1st Combat Brigade would go and attack the enemy encampment, followed up by the 2nd Combat Brigade, with the 3rd Brigade in reserve. If any helicopters were around, the anti-aircraft company, armed with FN-6s, would take them out and ensure a safe airspace. Once the Fascists had retreated, soldiers would dig in and fight, with companies being rotated out of combat in order to rest, if at all possible.[/size] [size="2"]The planning for the offensive took two days. By that time, C Company was already in Bontoala and was causing a major headache for the Fascists by attacking military headquarters, land supply routes, and making a major attack on a supply ship that was docked in the harbor. In response to this, an entire brigade was sent into the town, yet once that occurred, the attacks calmed down somewhat. There were still minor attacks, a car bomb here and there, just enough to keep the brigade tied down.[/size] [size="2"]Back in Makassar, the soldiers were now fully prepared and ready for the battle ahead of them. Elements of 3rd Platoon volunteered to take part in the battle. They would take the opportunity to go deep into enemy territory, near the harbor, and meet up with a Republican ally who would hide them. From there they were to get information on enemy troop movements or plans and relay it to the General, once again via low frequency radio. [/size] [size="2"]The stage was set and the show was about to begin.[/size]

[size="2"][b]Near Sultan Airport, 3rd Platoon- Republicans[/b][/size] [size="2"]The platoon stopped about four miles from the airport. Aguinaldo motioned for them to stop. He then turned to the platoon.[/size] [size="2"]"OK everyone. I want all of you to be on high alert. Stay low and keep your intervals. Contact me if you see anything and I'll relay it to the general. Got it?"[/size] [size="2"]The platoon just nodded and each team went off on their separate route. Jon and Katrina were to be positioned 1.5 miles from the airport, in an area with greenery and bushes. Once at the site, they radioed back to Aguinaldo letting him know that they were in position and began to set up. Jon took out his camouflaged sniper rifle with the Starlight scope readied and Katrina took out her binoculars and switched them to night vision. Her AK-47 lay by her side.[/size] [size="2"]The 3rd Combat Brigade of the 8th Infantry and the 2nd Combat Brigade of the 5th Infantry moved to and secured the airfield. They split up into a total of 5 battalions, with one battalion protecting a side of the base and the 5th battalion being in reserve. [/size] [size="2"]It was about 0200 when this occurred. Katrina was on duty and she quickly woke Jon up.[/size] [size="2"]"What? What's going on?"[/size] [size="2"]"It looks like there are almost two whole brigades out there."[/size] [size="2"]"Wait, what! Two whole [/size][size="2"]brigades[/size][size="2"]?" Jon began to fumble and got out his own binoculars.[/size] [size="2"]"Yeah and they're probably packing the usual heat."[/size] [size="2"]"This isn't good. We aren't-"[/size] [size="2"]Jon's statement was interrupted by a loud rumbling noise that came from a far ways off. Soon it would be visible that there were a total of 16 tanks that were backing up the brigades. Four tanks each went to the positions of the active battalions.[/size] [size="2"]"Crap!," whispered Jon. "This is even worse than we thought, not only are there two brigades, but they're being backed by armor. Radio this to the Captain."[/size] [size="2"]"The Captain already knows about it. Teams Echo and Vanquish spotted this as well and relayed in info back. HQ has it by now."[/size] [size="2"]"How are we gonna beat this? I know we have an entire division but-"[/size] [size="2"]Jon's sentence was once again cut off when a squad of soldiers began nearing their position. Jon and Katrina readied their weapons. The footsteps were getting closer and closer. One soldier was so close that if he had walked just a couple steps further he could've potentially bumped into Jon's sniper rifle. The soldiers began to talk.[/size] [size="2"]"So when are the Apaches going to be here?"[/size] [size="2"]"Pretty soon, in about three hours."[/size] [size="2"]"Sweet. And when are we going to get out of here? We need to be relieved soon. I want to get back home."[/size] [size="2"]"Well, it should be soon. We have the airbase now after all."[/size] [size="2"]"Good to hear."[/size] [size="2"]The soldiers then turned and left. As soon as they were out of sight, Katrina relayed the information to Aguinaldo, who in turn relayed it to the Brigadier General. Upon hearing this, the general ordered the platoon to return to camp immediately. "Things are going to get quite ugly, quite fast."[/size]

[size="2"][b]Battle of [/b][/size][size="2"][b]Makassar[/b][/size] [b] [/b] [size="2"]The Fascist forces were in the western part of the city, near the Jalan Lembeh road. There were a total of 2 infantry divisions in the area, with the main goal being to protect the port. There were 2 infantry combat brigades numbering a total of 4,000 soldiers who were in the port area. The rest of the combat brigades were fanned out all the way to the nearby town of Panakkukang. However, there were recon teams, supported by elements of an attached aviation brigade in the small town of Mandai, near the Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport. This airport was quite important as it would allow for goods and supplies to be transported to and from the area. Yet, the area as a whole was extremely important as control of the ports would allow for transportation of troops and material, but on an even larger scale.[/size] [size="2"]The Republicans had a division in the town of Bantimurung, which was about 50 miles from the airport. There were several recon teams along the Salo Aramang river with some of them having crossed the river and were around the nearby residences. There were rumors floating around that two or three LRRP teams were coming in to help out as the ordinary recon teams could only do so much.[/size] [size="2"]The Facists knew that Republican forces were in the area, as they had gotten reports that the Republicans had allegedly been sighted, however, there was no concrete knowledge of where they were.[/size] [size="2"][b]3rd Platoon, LRRP Team Alpha- Resistance[/b][/size] [size="2"]Jon quietly sat in the truck as it drove along the road, avoiding the pot holes. He was already sweating profusely and hadn't even been sent out into the field. The heat while not horrible, was still near unbearable. However, he'd better get used to it as the situation would only get worse. It was late spring and the fighting still hadn't stopped. It'd been like this for close to a year now, with there being on and off moments, yet an actual end had been elusive until now. Both sides were dug in and it seemed that they would be in this for the long haul. [/size] [size="2"]"Hey Jon, get out of the car," came a female voice.[/size] [size="2"]Jon immediately got out of his thinking as he looked toward a young woman with black hair, of about 25 years of age. Her name was Katrina. She was wearing the typical faded green Republican uniform and had a bag on her shoulder. The bag contained two grenades, a Glock, an AK-47, a Starlight night vision scope, binoculars, and ammo.[/size] [size="2"]Jon, upon hearing this, grabbed his own duffel bag, which had the same contents as Katrina's but instead of an AK-47, contained instead a Dragunov sniper rifle. After hopping out of the truck, he joined the 22 other soldiers of 3rd Platoon as well as two escort squads and walked to the camp.[/size] [size="2"]The camp itself was little more than camouflaged tents which were spread across a wide area. The platoon was taken into a tent that lay in the center of the camp and were met by a tired yet stern-looking Brigadier General who shook hands with Captain Aguinaldo, the leader of 3rd Platoon. Aguinaldo turned to his platoon.[/size] [size="2"]"Wait outside. I'll get back to you when we're done here. Understood?" [/size] [size="2"]The soldiers said nothing, but left the tent and sat down. Some began smoking others, making small talk.[/size] [size="2"]Inside the tent, the Brigadier General introduced himself as Tom. [/size] [size="2"]"How goes it Tom?" asked Aguinaldo.[/size] [size="2"]"Not good. We know that Sia's forces know that we're in the area. Some of our troops have been spotted in the past couple of days. We know that they have more troops than us, but not how many. We don't know where those troops are either or if they have any extra weaponry. On top of all of that, we're running low on supplies. However, we do know that there are supplies that are waiting to be transported to us, but it is going to be done by air. Thus, it is quite crucial that we have this airport," he said, pointing to a location on the map.[/size] [size="2"]"The Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport? The Fascists most likely already have their eyes on it. I'd go so far as to say that they may even have soldiers nearby."[/size] [size="2"]"Doesn't matter. We need to get that airport. We need to get it and hold on to it. We have a total of two months of supplies left. We've been getting supplies every now and then via land routes, but they're in small packages and it helps, but only a little. I think that if we can get this airport and hold it long enough to get supplies and more troops in, we can take the whole port."[/size] [size="2"]"But in the meanwhile our main goal is to get the airport?"[/size] [size="2"]"Yes.""[/size] [size="2"]What role do we play in this?"[/size] [size="2"]"I want your soldiers to go out and get as much recon as you can about the airport. But you have to avoid contact and keep a low profile. We have as much camouflage gear as you need."[/size] [size="2"]"When you need us to move out?"[/size] [size="2"]"Now."[/size] [size="2"]"Understood."[/size] [size="2"]With that, Aguinaldo saluted Tom and went out and told his soldiers the situation.[/size] [size="2"]"So we need to move out now. Go get in camo and meet me back here at 1700 hours."[/size] [size="2"]At 1700, 3rd Platoon began to move out towards the airport.[/size]

[quote name='Kankou' timestamp='1333423238' post='2947642'] Ryu remained standing. "Grand Papua is willing to provide a "token" amount of provisions and munitions to help with the war effort, and also a carrier strike fleet in order to keep at least a few ports on both Sulawesi and Borneo open to all. In addition, we shall most likely be introducing a no-fly zone over all of the Sulawesi Federation in coordination with the Oceanic Union. And, should you request, we can provide a few teams to assist in operations. By reasonable, we mean that we shall not be actively moving to remove the General from power. With a superpower having their eyes on this part of the world for a long time, we cannot afford to give that power an excuse to accuse Grand Papua or the Oceanic Union of interfering in internal politics of nations. What we will do is keep the odds balanced with the aforementioned measures. Whether you actually defeat the Fascists will be entirely up to you. There is one thing Grand Papua wishes to know, Has any countries offered assistance to you prior to our meeting?" [/quote] "Hmmm. We have been offered aid by China, but I did not answer as I was quite busy with war planning. Your plan fits in quite well with mine as I wanted to ensure that the fighting was done by Filipinos. I wanted to make sure that we liberated ourselves." "I accept your offer of aid, however, I will be needing to meet with the Oceanic Union. I can possibly send a representative of some sort."

[quote name='Kankou' timestamp='1333422148' post='2947633'] Normally all the men would have been eliminated, but since this was supposed to be a pace mission, he remained unmoving. "I am Hayabusa Ryu, from the Grand Papuan Oberkommando. We have been observing the situation in the so-called Sulawesi Federation, and have decided perhaps your movement might require some assistance in overthrowing the fascist regime of General Armando Sia. We are the most active force in the Oceanic Union, and have never been afraid to fight for what is right rather than what is profitable. Should the Republicans require help, we are willing to provide, within reasonable boundaries of course." [/quote] [i]Hmmm, this could be quite interesting. We've been needing food and weapons for quite some time. [/i]Aquino thought. With a simple hand motion the soldiers relaxed and two even went off to fetch some tea. "I apologize Mr. Ryu. Please forgive me. It's just that the situation is currently quite tense and we aren't used to having surprise guests." She motioned to a seat at the table across from her. "Please. sit down so we can talk. What kind of assistance are we talking about? And what are these 'reasonable boundaries' you speak of?"

[quote name='Kankou' timestamp='1333421557' post='2947628'] [b]Mount Rantekombola[/b] A sleek black falcon flew silently through the rain forest, like a ghost which had materialized. Evading various booby traps as if he had everything in his knowledge, he climbed up a tall tree to look at the encampment below. The small fires would barely be visible from the sky, but in this position, it was unmistakably bright. Certainly open enough to be noticed, if one could get pass all the obstacles to get here. There were attentive patrols, certainly of better alertness than your usual ragtag guerrillas, and with how the base was laid out not even regular LRRPs (Long Range Reconnaissance Patrols) would get by without detection. But that was if a regular LRRP attempted. He was not a normal soldier. With almost superhuman silence, he quickly made his way through to the center of the camp, using his mobility and the shadows to conceal himself. He entered a tent, where a lone woman was looking at a map, deep in thought. "Corazon Aquino, do you require assistance?" [/quote] [b]Mount Rantekombola[/b] [b] [/b] Quickly drawing her gun and pointing it at the stranger, Aquino asked "Who are you and where are you from?" While still having the gun pointed at the stranger, Aquino walked over to the left most part of the room where she rang a bell three times that alerted guards. In less than five minutes, two squads of soldiers had come in and pointed their guns at the stranger.

"I congratulate the government and people of China for embarking on this wonderful project. I wish them great luck." - General Armando Sia

I can't agree to this because ATM, I have up to 2005 tech which I am cool with. This new tech scale would take me back decades and it would allow for me to be crushed if I were invaded. I like the current tech scale.

[size=2][b]Letter To The Oceanic Union[/b] [b] [/b][/size] We, the islands of Borneo and Sulawesi, have come to declare our independence from the Oceanic Union in order to form the Sulawesi Federation. Sincerely, General Armando Sia [b]On Borneo Island[/b] [b] [/b] The Sulawesi Federation, while it had gone to declare its independence and to form a sovereign state, was currently in the midst of a nasty civil war. The Fascists, in the form of the government of General Armando Sia, were attempting to maintain power while repressing the Republicans, led by Corazon Aquino. Sia's government had strong support in the industrialized areas as due to his economic reforms, there was mass industrialization of the Federation. However, the Republican's had sway in the rural areas. At the present time, Sia's forces had a total of 285,000 soldiers, split into a total of 14 divisions, 7 Infantry, 3 Light Infantry, and 4 Airborne. These forces were well-equipped with M16A2s, MP5s, M1A2 Abrams tanks, CH-47D Chinooks, Apache helicopters. In addition to this, the Air Force had a total of 300 F-22 Raptors, 100 B-52s, and several other planes. The Republican forces had a total of 100,000 soldiers, split into a total of 10 divisions. These divisions, while poorly equipped with Desert Eagles, AK-47s. RPG-7s, and the like, were highly trained and motivated. The main fighting was taking place in and around the cities of Kota Kinabalu, Makassar, Jakarta, and Pekanbaru. The stage was set and at stake was the fate of a country.