Owned-You

[quote name='Nintenderek' timestamp='1358752255' post='3081972'] I'm sure in your puny 321 days of existence, you think you have seen a lot of this game, but I promise you that you have not and your opinion of what CoJ is shows how little you know. TOP is not better than me. TOP is one of the lowest alliances in the game and I'm sure after you lose this war, you'll go on and make sure to try and get treaties with all the alliances that win. Those alliances may even show you pity and actually sign. Your leaders are a joke. Your political positions are a joke. Your DoW is a joke. And of course, lastly, but certainly not least, your alliance is a joke. But feel free to continue on being butt hurt about how I merely called your alliance "horrible." But it's interesting that I can get such a reaction out of TOP with just a word and two sentences, even with out the verbosity that you say I lack. Funniest thing is, all I've done is point out the facts. [/quote]That isn't his first nation; he's much older then you've given him credit. Also, you shouldn't equate the reactions of a former member (Holton) and Vorenus as the entirety of TOP... we've got quite a bit more posters who you could derive your opinions from should you chose to do so. Anyways, you're entitled to your misguided opinions on us. Ultimately, I speak for most of us when I say we pay no mind to CoJ or the relics collected within it. If this somehow offends you; which evidently it has... then so be it.

I can in fact confirm that we do in fact employ strategy in our wars, and yes, we are in fact actively attempting to win this war. Now I'm not sure when these tactics became taboo in the field of battle but perhaps someone more skilled in these realms can teach me. D34th, you may enlighten us on why attempting to win a war though strategy is a terrible thing at your pleasure. I'm sure it'll be a startling revelation to listen too for many of us TOP members and the world at large.

Goodnight NATO.

Poor NATO... Have fun guys!

Boom bang.

[center][img]http://i.imgur.com/hRXb2.gif[/img][/center] [center][i]The Book of Caliph Owndi-Youseff[/i][/center] It was a cold night, not unlike most... the moonlight crept through Masjid al-TOP as Caliph Owndi-Youseff sat at his desk pondering over his financing books... "so many dongs to distribute, yet not enough mujihadin to receive it." It had been 10 years since he received his blessed vision from Allaharchon. Even on this very cold night he could still hear his lukewarm voice filling his ears with his holiest edict. "My son, you must construct me a grand mosque in the lands of TOP. One that will be unmatched in grandeur or beauty" "But father, am I not better served here? TOP is a land is infested by the Kommune swine" "Fear not my son, for Gunhammad shall protect you and cast aside the swine that influence that place." "B-but father, how shall I converse with my brothers... I will be a lone Mushlim in a land of foreigners." "Fear not my son, for no weapon shall prosper against the Mushlim people; for you are the Princes of this world sent to rule in my bidding." It had been years since Caliph Owndi-Youseff had departed from his homelands and entered a world untouched by the holy hands of his blessed savior, Allarchon. Many years of struggle would be held against the vile Kommune whom had infiltrated and sought to rule TOP. But through it all, as was foretold by Allaharchon, the lone mushlim rose to build the Masjid al-TOP and the enemies whom sought to slaughter the Mushlims would be crushed. Countless summers passed until one day the realization that Owndi-Youseff had accomplished his lord Allarchon's bidding "finally, I might rest." he thought, believing his work to be done and his rewards in heaven all but secured, he slept. Until the voice of the prophet once more rang through his ears and his dreams filled with visions of Mushlim brothers under mortal peril, his grand mosque aflame, and the dogs of old wives tales chanting in foul tongues "we did not die." and "know fear"... he awoke, in a great sweat and wandered to his study room to ponder the dream when suddenly a comforting voice once more rang though his halls. "My son, you have seen a vision of things that have yet to transpire; a terrible sight, our Armageddon. You must raise the banner of the Mujahadin against the vile dogs that inhabit this world... only through our triumph, may this vision be averted." "But father, where am I to begin?" "Look to your brothers in the west. A city of Mushlims unrivaled in technology and knowledge... ride at once, they are in danger." "But father, how will we triumph against such a vast foe?" "Fear not my son, the warriors of the Mujahadin will ascend from every plateau of the world for this battle... and the Mushlim Princes shall triumph, for no weapons formed against the righteous disciples of Allarchon shall prosper."

[quote name='Buds The Man' timestamp='1358730080' post='3081370'] oh im sorry what was Dave war or everything must die. I realize top tied off to the other side but please at least be honest about things. [/quote]One day the fog will clear up behind the lenses by which you view the world... and then a stark and frighting revelation will hit you; it's called reality. Evidently you're removed from it if you believe that those wars were started for the sake of "lulz."

[quote name='SpiderJerusalem' timestamp='1358729028' post='3081345'] You have the lulz in your community, yes. That is a good thing... You have not used it as an excuse to misuse power however. [/quote]Nobody in the ruling body of power have ever used 'lulz' as an excuse to create any action in this game. You're quite deluded to suggest that we would bother wasting our efforts in this game for the sake of such antics. I understand that the alliances arranged on your side of the world can not find the gumption to do anything unless there is some moralistic platitude to clutch onto but come on man. Quit trying to paint this as some vainglorious crusade to restore 'order' to chaos; nobody is fooled by it, except for the fools arranged on your side of the fence of course.

[quote name='Duke Nukem' timestamp='1358569361' post='3079544'] This war, declared on your MDoaP partner, is not about you and your friends? Perhaps you need to get some reading glasses Sardonic. [/quote]Officially you've declared war over the pretenses of Umbrella violating AI's sovereignty... of course, nobody would deny you and yours have had other irons stewing in the fire for months. But if you're trying to be factually correct, at least where this topic is concerned, then you can't tell Sardonic it's about him... because it isn't.

I miss you guys sometimes, we used to wreck stuff back in the day. Good to see you alive and kicking. Happy birthday!

[quote name='Lord Levistus' timestamp='1358556544' post='3079063'] Too bad you can't have IRON and her allies do your heavy lifting this time, TOP may actually have to fight and earn any rewards. Oh whatever shall you do? [/quote] We won't lose half our membership or push for a rushed peace in less then a month.

March 13th

How lovely.

So NG dates average guys... that's cool I guess.

[quote name='Amossio' timestamp='1358460390' post='3078172'] Uh is nuking rogues a new form of AID/support these days? still love ya d34th [/quote]It would seem so... perhaps they've mistaken the green aura surrounding Mo9's nation for the money bombs you drop on GOONS instead of the nukes that go boom? Haha!

Good luck meeting your goal! If I wasn't a broke college student I'd send some cash your way.

It's never a good thing to see someone driven from the game; let alone by his former alliance mates. While I didn't know you, I hope you enjoy things on the other side and hopefully make a return at some point.

*Golf Clap* Congrats Crymson, it would seem your efforts are to be lauded around here.

Someone who goes rogue and attempts to create a stir with trumped up information is stupid, even for you, Brickyard. If you're trying to garner attention or shake the fabric of the world by revealing something... then reveal something worthy of gaining that attention. *Sigh* kids these days...

It's unfortunate that things have progressed to this fate... if only they hadn't. All the same; enjoy the new grazing lands old friends.

Thanks for the fun old chums.

This is a pragmatic move, and while I'm saddened you wont be on our side anymore... there really wasn't any reason to be allied given our divergence in ideals and aspirations. Anywho, cheers to the past and thanks for the ride.

*Classified* With the calender year quickly approaching it's end the annual expansion of Vinsalian military forces has lead to an increase of over 300,000 new bodies to service. Resulting in a total force of arms strength of 1.7 million men providing the force to this growing nation. The growth of the nations armed forces has caused an issue of overcrowding in military bases around the nation with some grumbling that the amount of forces currently employed leading to a great deal of "over staffing." Although some have speculated that this increase in forces is the stepping stone towards asserting Vinsalian influence around the world... only time will tell. Updated Grand Army Totals: 1,300,000 Vinsalian Ground Forces 400,000 Vinsalian Marine Forces 40,320 Vinsalian Special Forces Additionally plans are currently underway to expand upon the current blue water naval assets in the Vinsalian Navy... plans include adding an additional ship of every type to the current standing armada. Albeit, we're currently awaiting some newer naval designs to be submitted from our domestic producers. As it stands factories have been tooled to immediately begin production of our current ship lines if any pressing needs arrive. - Grand Chief of Staff Richmond Pinkerton

The Blue House Albany, New York It was a cold and cloudless November night in Albany, the wind seemingly at a standstill and the calmness of the night tempered by the overlay of a fresh coat of white snow. Any family driving by the Presidential Office; or as it was known commonly The Blue House would think it could be no more peaceful or serene... but looks are deceiving. "Mr. President... I'm sorry to interrupt. But we've got an urgent call from General Burns from the J-Andres border." Francisco had been eating dinner in his office prior to going over the latest intelligence dossiers over the collapse of Greenland and the chess pieces of conflict in the wars of South America... "Thank you Harold, please patch it through immediately." Francisco would pick up the line and begin speaking. "General Burns, what troubles you tonight? I've got those weapons orders fufilled... surely that is enough?" "Sorry sir, but every gun in the world isn't enough. Now I'll be short and to the point... some of my men have been killed by J Andres soldiers who crossed over in Vinsalia. I'm not sure the exact number right now but estimates are ranging from a lone gunmen or a number of them." Francisco's face would drop *Sigh* "Don't do anything stupid Frank..." "Sir, with all due respect we can't let this slide... they crossed into our territory and killed our men." "Yes, I assure you that justice will be held; leave it to me." *Beep Beep Beep* The Presidential phone was ringing on a line reserved for foreign nations. "Hmm... General I must let you go. It would appear the leader of J Andres wishes to speak to me." Francisco would pause for a moment and take a sip of his whisky and one last bite from his dinner... a freshly caught lobster dinner wasted. Alas, it was once more time for diplomacy it would seem. "Hello, this is President Francisco Bourbon speaking... it would appear we've got a situation on the border. What are your people doing do there?" In the back of Francisco's mind he could not help but feel that the first diplomatic contact with a neighbor being one on the pretenses of war; a scenario Francisco had lived before when the USA enclave in New York was on the verge of warring Vinsalia.

This map style reminds me of a style from a "foreign" land. Everything seems much less significant now... Vinsalia is but a splotch, but given there aren't any alternatives I don't mind it. Thanks for the effort Vidarr.