Captain Enema

Private "What blustering fools, put the Yugos on the short list of people to never hold a real treaty with. First they acted irresponsibly, then they postured, and then backed down faster than a battered wife," the King commented wryly. "Anything else your majesty?" asked his assistant. "The men in Bulgaria, have them follow up with their investigation. They are to find out exactly what happened. Also, contact Germaine, tell him I expect my dividend check to reflect his recent upswing in business." "Of course sir." Bulgaria The Chaplains and National Policemen would receive their orders and commence investigating and documenting the action of the Bulgarian Liberation Front.

The Les Terribles receive a message via burner phone, "RTB." They then do just that, RTB.

"That seems reasonable. I'd also like to discuss a possible government level arrangement. Occasionally useful bits of information falls into our ears, we'd not be opposed to signing an agreement between our two governments that allows for the exchange of information that is pertinent to each other. I believe this is called a PIAT. Peace, Information, Aid, Treaty. I think we could revise the name a bit as we are already have pleasant relations with each other."

(07:19) * KingGregory dials the number to Empress Hoskiko's office. (07:23) - Mogar is now known as EmpressHoshiko (07:23) <EmpressHoshiko>Hello again King Gregory, to what do I owe the pleasure? (07:24) * KingGregory gets a 1-900 number promising never ending delights and quickly redials for Empress Hoshiko's office. (07:24) <KingGregory>"Err, yes, I'm calling for an update on California. My intelligence offices tell me they are seemingly in the midst of a civil war and have been reduced to their former national borders?" (07:29) <EmpressHoshiko>"From what I know, they appear to have had a disagreement between their senate and president over expansion into Nevada. The president apparently then began a civil war. After a conversation with Cascadia and the United Caribbean States, I authorized a No Fly Zone over the northern section of the state to assist the UCS's own over the southern section of the state. I haven't had much (07:29) <EmpressHoshiko>interaction with either side but limiting the damage caused by either to the infrastructure and civilian population and ensuring a rapid resolution is a priority to minimize potential damage to the Pacific Trade. (07:30) <KingGregory>So one could safely say the necessity for.... *coughs* encouraging them to look inward by third party actors is no longer necessary? (07:32) <EmpressHoshiko>I have no idea what you are refering to, there have been reports of possible pirates within the Eastern Pacific, but it is fortunately not our problem, should the Californian or Cascadians encounter any situations we feel they can handle themselves. (07:33) <KingGregory>Indeed, I catch your drift. Onto other topics. (07:33) <KingGregory>France in particular. (07:34) <KingGregory>We have extended an offer of support to Empress Tanilee in regards to the Fascist and Communist factions. (07:37) <EmpressHoshiko>We look forward to working with you then. I have been working to minimize any foreign nations electing to intervene. I do not believe that Empress Jeanne would wish for her legacy to be tarnished by the current bloodshed, and restoring France to stability under the LaQueu regime would be our ideal scenario, the other choices are far less likely to provide for a strong France. The Nationalists (07:37) <EmpressHoshiko>especially are concerning. (07:41) <KingGregory>Indeed. Very well, should the Imperium need logistical support, medical support, or fire support please call upon the offices of General Rol Mbembe. He has been tasked with overseeing the Maltese contribution to this effort. He has orders to support Allied efforts for the duration of this conflict. (07:46) <EmpressHoshiko>I'll have my people contact him. I suppose I should also note we intend on moving at least 40,000 troops to assist the loyalists, as well as a few squadrons of aircraft to help secure aerial superiority against the nationalists. We have already informed Alvonia of this, but if you will be providing assistance I feel you should be aware as well. (07:48) <KingGregory>That's good information to have on hand. What specific requirements do you have for Class B materials (gas, oil, food, water..)? (07:50) <EmpressHoshiko>I haven't finalized those details with Tanilee, I expect their supply lines to be rather unstable until this is resolved. I can get back to you with an exact location that would be ideal for that sort of thing. Air transport of everything but fuel and water is rather easy for us, but we will more than likely require water and fuel. (07:53) <KingGregory>Malta will satisfy all of your water, food, and fuel requirements until this issue is resolved. This should free up considerable pressure on your supply lines. We can deliver via sea or air depending upon the location of your field forces. If you can give us a position along the coast we'll begin creating a floating reserve of thirty days of Class B materials. Likewise we can probably satisfy all your small arms (07:53) <KingGregory> ammunition requirements as well depending upon the calibers. This ought to allow you to focus on moving men and machines without all the trival annoying details of keeping them moving. (07:54) <KingGregory>Given we use different designs I'd like to say we could probably assist with spare parts, but I'm not sure if that's possible. (07:58) <EmpressHoshiko>We have signifigant air transport capability given our large number of islands, ammunition would be appreciated though, allowing us to focus on the more heavy necessities. I thank you for your offer of assistance. Perhaps I can work out some sort of discount with METI of rare earth minerals or Uranium in the future. (08:01) <KingGregory>Being as obssesed with commerce as we are we'll never say no to a discount. I'll inform the Surgeon General of the AMF to ensure bedspace exists for treating injured French and Imperium nationals. I'm certain you have your own arrangements for treating your wounded but not having to worry too much about Allied French citizens and soldiers ought to be something. We'll handle that issue as well, these arrangements (08:01) <KingGregory> ought to build in a significant layer of redundancy into your war planning. A certain reprobate suggested these to me and requested that I ask if you've polished your sword of late. Not a single clue as to what he means by this. (08:05) * EmpressHoshiko smiled slightly, not that you could see such a gesture through a phone. "I was once given a sword by a nation that existed near your holdings in Port Sudan, just before the nuclear exchange with the Twin Chinas. It is good to see there are still those that remember the old days. I look forward to working towards more fruitful relations with French neighbors." (08:06) <KingGregory>A stable France makes for a stable neighborhood, we all benefit. I'd say though, particularly the French the most. (08:07) <EmpressHoshiko>From my perspective, having a counterweight to the Nordic bloc is also in the interests of Southern Europe. (08:08) <KingGregory>I'm unsure what to think about the Nordic Hammer group. They seem content with keeping to their part of Europe. (08:08) <KingGregory>They certainly seem agreeable enough when I'm investing in their railways. (08:12) <EmpressHoshiko>I've worked with several of their members, I am just also aware that Europe does not tend to stay quiet for very long, it's always been the center of tensions for as long as I have existed. I was merely commenting that a balanced Europe ensures conflicts are unlikely. (08:15) <KingGregory>My neighbors do seem rather hotblooded at times. I've often wondered if its a byproduct of so many generations of inbreding amongst their much lauded upper classes. (08:19) * EmpressHoshiko pulls her phone away for a moment to read a text from Tanilee, "La Rochelle will be where we intend on sending our armor, that would be the ideal locationto set up the floating reserve. Royal bloodlines have always been a strange subject, but I'd think it has more to do with having so many nations in such a small space. Asia is primarily five nations and we've developed a level of (08:19) * EmpressHoshiko cooperation among ourselves, the Americans have seven nations merely in the same land that the United States used to hold, and as we began the conversation with have proven to be similar to the Europeans in that regard." (08:21) <KingGregory>Silly blighters the lot of them, they should worry about more important things, commerce comes to mind. I will send notice to the AMF General Staff and the floating reserve will assemble near La Rochelle. (08:22) <EmpressHoshiko>I certainly try to focus on economy as well, what good is fighting a war if you cannot maintain the weaponry to fight one? (08:23) <KingGregory>With the King's Trading Company I've expanded Malta's economic reach into numerous developing economies. We tend to invest heavily in developing economies rather than more mature ones. We've found that often mature economies are difficult to establish a presence unless a very specific niche can be carved out. Much like the Landfallians managed when they established themselves here in Malta with that foul drink they flog. (08:26) <EmpressHoshiko>I do enjoy the occasional Death Vodka. We tend to focus primarily on advanced consumer electronics, oil and natural gas for exports as we don't require large amounts of either for electricity production or non military transport. (08:27) <KingGregory>Transport is our primary interest and might I ask you of the condition of the Trans-Siberian Railway? (08:30) <EmpressHoshiko>We've upgraded the line within our holdings to handle the same high speed locomotives we use within the Imperium. I have considered working with the... Soviets to upgrade their rail system as well, since time in transport is of importance, but it would be of signifigant cost to do so all the way to Europe proper. (08:32) <KingGregory>We too have invested in the Soviet Rail System. Along with the Belorussian system, the Hungarian system, and the Alovnian system. We hope to gain a market share in the French system, but given the French situation that's going to need to wait. With that in mind, I'd like to ask if there exists a possibility of the King's Trading Company purchasing stock or directly investing in the Trans-Siberian and Northern China railways? (08:34) <EmpressHoshiko>I would have to discuss that with METI, as the rail line is owned by an independant corporation. I would support a joint investure into the Soviet protectorate region to bring it up to our standards, it would cut the time between Moscow and Busan in half. (08:35) <KingGregory>Your Majesty, you need not trifle yourself with such mundane tasks. I'll have my assistant call METI directly. As for the Soviet Protectorate region, a jointly funded corporation would be highly advantageous for both I should think. (08:39) <EmpressHoshiko>That would be agreeable to me. I think we could arrange for Shanghai to be connected to the rail network and allow you easier transport than by ship from your trading port there. (08:39) <KingGregory>That'd certainly be useful. (08:39) <KingGregory>I can't stay on the line much longer, too much to do, shall we have our assistants work out the fine print for us? (08:43) <EmpressHoshiko>I look forward to working together with you, I will have my ministers prepare for what we agreed to and figure out the details. Until we speak again. (08:43) <KingGregory>Take care, till then. (08:43) * KingGregory hangs up

Twelve Corvettes, four frigates, two hospital ships, and several bulk transports are ordered to assemble. Once they've were loaded with victuals and small arms munitions they are ordered to head for La Rochelle. They would quietly wait several miles off shore with blackout curtains drawn and emissions on low. The Maltese General Staff was notified to prepare bed space in the AMF Military Hospitals for French and Imperium wounded. General Rol Mbembe was kicked out of bed and told to begin organizing the entire Maltese contribution for assisting Imperium forces in France and Maltese Forces acting to smash the Fascist and Communist factions in France. Stocks of food, water, and small arms munitions are ordered from Legionworks and are put into storage in the event they are required for use in France.

Major overhaul in the works.. too much war damage to justify above. Malta 1st Spartan Marines - 1000 men 2nd Spartan Marines - 1000 men 3rd Spartan Marines - 1000 men 4th Spartan Marines - 1000 men 5th Spartan Marines - 1000 men 6th Spartan Marines - 1000 men 7th Spartan Marines -1000 men 1st Malta Airborne Brigade 4500 men 2nd Malta Airborne Brigade 4500 men 1st Division, King's Own Malta Division 1st Regiment, AFM 4500 men 2nd Regiment, AFM 4500 men 3rd Regiment, AFM 4500 men 4th Regiment, AFM 4500 men 10th Armored Cavalry Regiment, AFM 4500 men 2nd Division, Rabat's Finest 5th Regiment, AFM 4500 men 6th Regiment, AFM 4500 men 7th Regiment, AFM 4500 men 8th Regiment, AFM 4500 men 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, AFM 4500 men 3rd Division - reserve 21st Regiment 4500 men 22nd Regiment 4500 men 23rd Regiment 4500 men 24th Regiment 4500 men 4th Division - reserve 25th Regiment 4500 men 26th Regiment 4500 men 27th Regiment 4500 men 28th Regiment 4500 men 5th Division - reserve 29th Regiment 4500 Men 30th Regiment 4500 men 31st Regiment 4500 men 32nd Regiment 4500 men Bravo-Alpha - 2000 operators and support troops Tunisia Polish Independent Battalion 1000 men The King's Royal Tunisia Regiment 4500 men The King's Royal Horse Regiment 4500 men Tunisian Armored Cavalry Division 1st Tunisian Regiment 4500 men 2nd Tunisian Regiment 4500 men 3rd Tunisian Regiment 4500 men 4th Tunisian Regiment 4500 men South Africa 1st Royal South Africans 2500 men 2nd Royal South Africans 2500 men 3rd Royal South Africans 2500 men 4th Royal South Africans 2500 men 5th Royal South Africans 2500 men The Royal Lesotho Regiment 2500 men Karachi Safe Haven The King's Karachi Battalion BSH The King's Bandar Battalion MSH The King's Madagascar Battalion Port Sudan The Legion Regiment Combat Team 5400 men Order of Hospitallars 20,000 men

map of port sudan as reqested by Herr Mapmaker

http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?/topic/125434-order-of-hospitallar/?p=3355429 Port sudan plus region around it, to become Maltese. http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?/topic/125291-malta-reaches-out/ Tunisia is now Maltese. Lesotho is now part of the South African Protectorate.

The Royal 1st through 5th South African Regiments are fully organized and deployed into the field. The Lesotho Protectorate is officially folded into the South African Protectorate as a province of the region. The locally selected Administrator for the Lesotho Bureau is bumped up to be the number two man for the entire protectorate region. The Royal Lesotho Regiment is capped at 2500 men and integrated into the overall regional command structure with specific instructions to keep it deployed with in Lesotho as much as possible. A large shipment of refurbished armored vehicles and helicopters is brought in from Port Sudan and handed over to the Royal South African Bureau for use by the field forces.

7/7 A celebration is planned for uniting Tunisia with Malta. The population is mostly battered survivors of a horrific civil war, hard working clean up crews, hard working rail crews under the formidable Cullen Bohanon, and the hard sweating and hard working Polish Independent Battalion. The King's Royal Horse Regiment is given a base in Tunisia, not far from Tunis. A local force regiment is authorized called the King's Tunisian Regiment and given funding to begin recruiting from the survivor and nomadic desert population. The Special Tribal Zone is still in force and will remain so until otherwise decided by the King.

Port Sudan and surrounding areas are incorporated into the Maltese government as a special exempted possession. While it has a member of parliament, the laws and regulations of Port Sudan follow the Legionnaires code. The 1st Legion is tasked with defending and securing the city and outlying areas and is a locally raised brotherhood unit. 7/7

Task Force Bad French Wine The ships detailed to support the Greek Navy in the Bulgarian matter found themselves rerouted to the Atlantic. They'd be joined by a second Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser as they cleared the Mediterranean Sea. Two Missile Cruisers, six Destroyers, eight Frigates, and six large supply vessels would be making the run out into the Atlantic and up to the French Coast. Once in the region they'd lay off shore and wait for targeting data from the Royalist faction. F-22 Raptors and B-1 Lancer Bombers assigned to deal with the CRNA issue in Galicia would be given notice they have a dual mission. They were put on standby for flying short notice ground support missions at the French Royal Faction request. The 12 B-1 Lancer Bombers and 36 F-22 Raptors were already positioned in Spain and were already well supported for the operation.

If not more. Hard working rpers pay for the lazy and indigent who refuse to create backstories and demand their gm handouts.

Sall good, as I'm caught up in the NReaver vs. NpeeO frackas I can't readily jump AAs for the fun, so maybe next time if I'm free to partake.

The Les Terribles heard the rumors of war in California and rejoiced. A divided California, ripe for the plundering.

We'll get back to you in 21 to 30 days.

"We are willing to make up the numbers by handling transport ourselves, that ought to bring your profit margin up a fair bit."

The requested codes were sent and a message was dispatched to the Northlandic Regional Command notifying them that the Alvonians would be surging in support of Europe. Six Corvettes, four frigates, and two Seojeong Destroyers would be organized into Task Force Sherman and dispatched to join the Alvonian fleet on their way to Galicia.

The thirty six F- 22 Raptors proceed to move towards Galicia and quickly make an educated guess that the occupiers of this part of Spain are indeed from the CRNA. The Raptors keep their weapons bays close and for now proceed to take position that allows them to wait and observe. The B-1 Lancer Bombers refuel and move farther away as so to have adequate time to turn away from advancing CRNA threats. With so little intelligence as to the dispositions of the Confederates the standard operating procedure of the AMF is to first identify the locations of the Command Control and Communications elements of enemy forces. To this end the standing patrol of TU-94 turbo prop bombers with their extensive on-board suites of electronics emissions interception equipment, overhead satellites, radar assets in Tarifa, the F-22 Raptors, and B-1 Lancer Bombers capabilities are pooled. Every sniff, whiff, or tingle of electronics emissions from Galicia is transmitted back to the main electronics analysis center of Malta's Intelligence apparatus. The signals and data is sifted through with great care by teams of experts who have been doing this sort of work for quite some time. In Malta, an emergency meeting is called due to the AMF being stretched to nearly the breaking point dealing with the emerging threat in Bulgaria. What forces that are on hand to deal with the Confederates at best can be expanded by only a modest amount. Rather than diluting the fighting strength of Greece, the decision is made to contact the Alvonians who have a fleet based in Koper. A private coded request is sent to them for assistance with ousting the Confederates in the name of European solidarity. Until then, forward deployment of forces to the Northlandic Airfield in Spain would begin in earnest.

The trade delegate considers the necessary requirements and replies, "I think we could do with the following amounts," and writes the proposed figures down on a piece of paper and slides it over.

06[12:55] * @KingGregory dials the numbers to Mr. Gromyko and Mr. Wilding 06[12:56] * LevGromyko picks up the red phone 06[12:56] * Markus_Wilding picks up the gray phone [12:56] <LevGromyko> Greetings Comrades [12:56] <Markus_Wilding> Vienna, this is Director Wilding 01[12:56] <@KingGregory> Hello? Do I have Comrade Gromyko and Director Wilding? [12:56] <LevGromyko> This is Comrade Gromyko speaking. [12:56] <Markus_Wilding> Speaking. 01[12:57] <@KingGregory> Excellent, I won't use much of your time. As you are both aware I am currently purchasing or have purchased stock in the USSR and Alvonia to improve and expand rail service. [12:58] <LevGromyko> I am aware of that, Comrade 01[12:58] <@KingGregory> I would like to speak on a specific investment that would allow Malta to untilize Kalingrad to ship goods both East and West via rail. [12:58] <Markus_Wilding> Yes, I received a report of that this morning. [12:59] <LevGromyko> That can be arranged. 01[12:59] <@KingGregory> Malta is prepared to invest in upgrading the Port Facilities in Kalingrad along with investing directly into the Polish rail system. In return we hope for the unimpeded flow of goods on all Maltese flagged ships. [13:02] <LevGromyko> As long as the necessary taxes and fees are paid, for upkeep of the maintenance of the port facilities and transportation infrastructure, and as long as such investment do not imply any foreign ownership of the sort, this would be acceptable to the Soviet Government [13:02] <Markus_Wilding> Investing into the Polish rail system shouldn't be a problem, funds can be directed to Krupp or Skoda in that effort, the only potential problem I can imagine is possible negotiation with Hungarian officials for rail line improvements in their part of northern Poland. 01[13:04] <@KingGregory> Excellent, I have documents on hand that reflect these desires. I have already made substantial investment in Hungary's Rail Transport company, I'd think they wouldn't grouse too much about me investing more into it. One one moment. 06[13:04] * @KingGregory screams at his assistant to get the white out. 06[13:04] * @KingGregory says a few bad words trying to remember how to spell Poland. 06[13:04] * @KingGregory makes the adjustments and types in the new terms. 06[13:04] * @KingGregory faxes his signed versions to both Comrade Gromyko and Director Wilding. 06[13:05] * LevGromyko gets out a special pen which ink is made out of 'special ink' 06[13:05] * Markus_Wilding crosses out a few drunken intern spellings of Poland and signs it 06[13:05] * LevGromyko signs the documents and faxes it 06[13:05] * LevGromyko also sends over a case of death vodka, extreme edition 06[13:06] * Markus_Wilding also faxes, after remembering that crucial step 01[13:07] <@KingGregory> Gentlemen, the necessary funds will be paid out in increments of 25 million dollars a month to a specific building entity titled Baltic Rail and Port Improvements Limited. These payments will continue over the course of 1 year and longer if necessary. [13:08] <Markus_Wilding> May trade live ever longer in our realms. [13:08] <LevGromyko> Indeed. 01[13:09] <@KingGregory> Gents, I leave with things as they are. Good day. [13:10] <LevGromyko> Good day, Comrade 06[13:10] * LevGromyko hangs up

"Malta is an island nation with limited facilities for natural resource extration, yes Lumber would be of high value to us."

The equipment ordered by Greece was flown in via leased transport planes on the same route used previously. The vehicles were loaded onto a RORO ship and sent covered with canvas awnings giving them the appearance of large moving deck furniture. The following was dispatched: 100 FN-6 Anti-Aircraft Missile launchers with missiles 54 T-72 Tanks 12 BM-21 Grad Missile Launching Systems 2 BM-30 Smerch Missile Launching Systems 72 BTR-80 Infantry Fighting Vehicles, 24 equipped in the 2S23 "Nona-SVK" variation. Added to the shipment without being asked.. 2000 AKM rifles 250 PKM Machine Guns 150 RPG-18 launchers plus missiles 100 Druganov Sniper Rifles 500 pounds of Semtex Plastique with detenators Anti-vehicle mines and Anti-personel mines Medical Kits for serious trauma wounds Disguised cameras 500 PB Pistols with silencers 400 PP-91 Submachine Pistols 3500 IED Kits with instructions in pictograms to show how to best place them for maximum effect on military targets. A private message is sent to the Greek representative. "The Surface to Sea Missiles are proving to be difficult to locate, but we are looking at other options. Our stores for premanufactured deniable items is running quite low, future orders will take a considerably longer period in certain high end items."

The 99th, 100th, 102nd, 103, and 104th Air Squadrons would be tasked for patrolling the No Fly Zone in Bulgaria. The squadrons, consisting entirely of the Eurofighter, are equipped for air superiority missions. With them will be four AWACS patrol planes, tankers, and forward deployed ground support units. Those units will include the squadron air crews and the 333rd Search and Rescue Squadron. An additional squadron of Tiger HAD Gunships, a Reaper Drone detachment, a composite artillery company, the 22nd Regimental Combat Team (reserve), the 700th Intelligence Battalion, and a composite Air Defense Artillery Battalion. Logistics will be handled via air and sea with the AMF Navy Reserve Transports and and squadron of C-5B Galaxy transports escorted by the 105th Air Squadron (Eurofighters). On station for long range fire support will be a detachment of B-1 Lancers, flying out of Malta, carrying the usual assortment of long range cruise missiles and a section of four F-22 Raptors that will be attached to the 99th Air Squadron for the duration of this mission. Total time for full force deployment is expected to be ten days. The AMF Navy was getting a bit stretched, but the Gotland Class Submarines had not been overly deployed. Ten Gotlands, 8 Seojong Destroyers, 10 Incheon Frigates, and 2 Ticongeroga Aegis Guided Missile Cruisers set sail for a rendezvous with Greek Navy forces with orders to operate under Greek Command for the duration of this crisis.

"Malta too will assist in enforcing the no fly zone, but does so under the premise that Greece will withdrawal from Bulgaria as soon the Yugoslavians relent from their mad quest."