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"Water will be fine" replied McNutt as he sat down at the table. "Mr. Hague, I would like to thank you for the invitation to your country. Over the recent years, Great Britain has fallen under the control of numerous nations and governments. But before that the British and American people had held a great historic bond of friendship and cooperation that has been emulated by few nations since. My government believes that such a bond can and should be reforged".

Better do this before I forget. Doesn't look like I'm gonna have internet access on the cruise so I'm locking my nation. Should be back by the 20th.

Classified The American Commonwealth would like to order a Typhoon submarine hull in a cargo configuration and have it delivered to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard where we intend to install our own power plant and systems.

A positive reply would be sent informing the Avalon government of the Commonwealth's acceptance of the offer of a meeting. Secretary of State McNutt himself would fly over to attend the meeting.

UAV Force The Commonwealth military's UAV fleet have grown to be an essential part of its war-fighting capabilities on the modern battlefield. All of the services operate a variety of drone systems according to their operational needs ranging from long range strategic ISR platforms to hand held micro UAVs operated by individual soldiers. Lessons gleaned from the Faraway conflict have highlighted a need for new models and an expansion of the current force. RQ-170 Sentinel The basis of its bigger brother, the RQ-170 Sentinel is a capable UAV in its own right. Possessing a high degree of stealth, this is combined with an advanced sensor suite to perform long range ISR missions in a contested environment. Utilizing an electro-optical/infrared sensor and an multi-function AESA radar, the Sentinel can provide real time tactical information directly to the battlefield commander via data-link. Modular equipment load outs also permit the usage of SIGINT, communications relay and electronic warfare equipment as well as light strike capabilities. Intended to supplement the MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper UAVs, the RQ-170's stealth capabilities has been deliberately lowered to prevent the disclosure of advanced stealth technologies due to its intended proximity to the front line. Even so it is still able to operate effectively in contested air space. RQ-180 Eagle Eye Sporting some of the most advanced stealth and sensor technology the Commonwealth has developed, the RQ-180 is a shining example of the Commonwealth's UAV development programs. Designed for an extremely high degree of stealth and to penetrate sophisticated air defense networks, the Eagle Eye is a strategic surveillance UAV like the RQ-4 Global Hawks currently in service with the Commonwealth Air Force. Unlike the Global Hawk, the Eagle Eye is capable of operating in heavily contested air spaces, performing ISR missions in high threat environments. The RQ-180 carries an integrated sensor suite which combines electro-optical and IR imaging with an multi-function AESA radar with SAR imaging capabilities and can transmit data and imaging in real time. This is supplemented by the ability to carry a variety of modular equipment packages allowing it to perform SIGINT, electronic warfare and communications relay missions. Like the Global Hawk, the Eagle Eye can perform long range missions with lengthy loiter times making it an excellent strategic reconnaissance UAV. MQ-12 Avenger The MQ-12 Avenger differs from other UAVs in service as it was designed from the start as a combat UAV rather than being retrofitted from a different model. In this regard the Avenger excels combining stealth, sensors, and a large weapons payload to create a capable long range precision strike platform able to survive in defended airspace. The internal weapons bay reduces drag and allows for stealthy carriage of up to 3500 lbs of weaponry, while six external hardpoints can be utilized to increase the total weapons carriage up to 6,500 lbs of munitions. The variety of weapons able to be carried include Hellfire missiles, standard fare for most weaponized UAVs, as well as SDBs, JSMs and JDAMs. The Avenger also comes with an integrated sensor suite for targeting or reconnaissance, allowing it to perform ISR missions with or without its armaments. Compatibility with air to air armament, including Stingers and the AIM-9X, are ongoing to allow the Avenger to combat lower capabilities aircraft such as helicopters and other UAVs.

Renovating the Capitol With Congressional representation reapportionment looming the decision has been made to expand the Capitol Building to allow room for up to 600 representatives in line with prospective increases in the amount of representatives elected to Congress due to population growth. The new reapportionment sets the proportion of citizens to representatives to a ratio of one representative to 800,000 people, depending on the state. In determining any remainders in population the policy remains that populations will be rounded up if at half or more and rounded down if at less than half. It is estimated that after the next census there could be roughly 500 total representatives in Congress. The Senate Chamber will also be modestly increased in size to accommodate possible growth and to maintain the building's aesthetics.

Aviation Development Program (TOP SECRET) The Commonwealth Air Force has put forth in its upcoming budget initial funding to determine the feasibility of developing several new aircraft. The first is an advanced next generation bomber aircraft program that will be able to replace the B-2 and/or B-1 bombers currently in service. Also to be considered is an advanced 5th Generation fighter to supplement and, eventually, succeed the F-22 Raptor currently in service, improving the F-35 fleet and/or development another aircraft to supplement them. Other considerations will be to examine feasible improvements to enhance the performance of the Air Force's A-10 and F-15SE aircraft.

Defense Development Projects Mobile Missile Container System (Top Secret) The Mobile Missile Container System was developed as a clandestine measure to enhance coastal defense and strike capabilities. Relatively cheap, the MMCS uses standardized shipping containers able to hold up to four long range cruise missiles while being able to operate and launch independently, relying on off-board sensors and targeting information. The system is modular in nature and able to operate a variety of cruise missiles while being very mobile and generally undetectable. In addition to being an offensive weapons, the usage of the MMCS as a defensive tool mounting a larger amount of SAMs instead of cruise missiles is also available. Tethered Aerostat Surveillance System The Tethered Aerostat Surveillance System was developed to add an additional layer of detection and target acquisition against low level aerial threats such as aircraft and cruise missiles at low cost as part of the Low Cost Cruise Missile Defense Program. Able to remain aloft for long periods of time without needing maintenance, the TASS can detect threats over 500km away and relay the information to battlefield and air defense units for targeting. It is also able to monitor the movement of ships and ground vehicles. Miniature Air Launched Interceptor Based on the ADM-160 MALD currently in service with the Air Force, the Miniature Air Launched Interceptor was designed as a low cost and effective solution to defeat large cruise missile attacks as part of the LCCMD Program. While more capable models are being developed, the baseline model possesses cooperative engagement capabilities and is provided mid flight guidance to the target via data-link from the launching aircraft or off board sensors and initiates its terminal attack using an IR seeker. The MALI is able to achieve and maintain supersonic speeds to intercept its targets and is maneuverable enough to engage most air threats other than high performance aircraft (including UAVs and helicopters). The MALI is a much more economical counter to lower performance threats, costing less than 10% of an AIM-120 AMRAAM, while being able to mount three missiles on an aircraft hardpoint allowing for a single aircraft to engage a larger amount of threats. Further development is ongoing to field a ground launched version and to enhance its performance at minimal cost increase.

Greenland Prospers With its recent population explosion and rapid economic growth, Greenland has become one of the quickest developing areas of the Commonwealth. The transformation from a sparsely populated and undeveloped territory to a thriving hub of economic activity has been rapid. Large level initiatives and funding from the federal government had laid down the path for greater economic development. The Coastal Highway Program has provided the island with a high capacity highway system spanning from the eastern cities and towns, down south and then to population centers in the east. In addition to this, government sponsored mineral and energy exploration has yielded excellent results with large mineral deposits and oil reserves being discovered and opened up to extraction. One of the driving forces behind the economic success is the fact that subsidized construction of hydroelectric power plants has lead to an abundance of clean and cheap electricity. In turn this has spurred the development of additional industries. This goes hand in hand with the prevalence of environmentalism among the population and environmental laws are among the most stringent in the nation. Generally hailed as a model of environmentalism, power is provided entirely via hydroelectric plants, clean and high tech industries are dominant, and over 90% of the population drive electric or hybrid-electric automobiles, the latter point being of great interest to proponents of implementing such technologies on a large scale in the Commonwealth proper. With a population that has just tipped over one million people, the desire to have formal representation in Congress and the benefits of statehood has reached a high point. The Greenland territorial government has held a popular referendum for statehood which has passed with over 82% of votes cast in favor of statehood and Congress has unanimously approved the application making Greenland the newest state of the Commonwealth.

Put the former faraway and faraway protectorate into the Commonwealth protectorate please. OOC: Whoops, no idea how that happened.

With news that the Faraway government had collapsed again, Commonwealth troops would move in to secure Faraway territory. Initial emphasis was placed on securing high value government, utility and military infrastructure. Military facilities would be secured and their weapons and equipment stockpiles sent back to the Commonwealth for secure storage. Special forces units would have the task of securing and detaining the upper tiers of the former Faraway government and military for debriefing. Critical power and water infrastructure points were also secured to continue providing these services to the population while Civil administration teams would assess and work to limit the deterioration of governance and order with support from the Commonwealth military.

'MURICAAAAAAA!!!

Naval Expansion and Development Program In line with its ship construction program, the Commonwealth Navy has commissioned the first of some twenty new submarines of new and improved design to meet the needs of its submarine force for the projected future. Naval Development Projects Virginia class SSN The current five Virginia class nuclear attack submarines are being retired and replaced by new Block V Virginias with the Virginia Payload Module. Improved sonar arrays and systems upgrades will be accompanied by the replacement of the individual VLS cruise missile tubes with two large modular multipurpose vertical multi-purpose tubes, able to carry anything from an SLBM, UAV/UUV, or up to seven cruise missiles, or any other weapon compatible with the Mk 41. An extra midsection addition to the submarine will add four more tubes, providing the new Virginia class submarines with enhanced strike capabilities. The five new submarines replacing the originals will be supplemented by another five new boats to further expand the submarine force. Hammerhead class SSK The Hammerhead class submarine is the Commonwealth Navy's replacement for the Barracuda class conventional submarine. While effective submarines, the Barracudas design is aged and their limitations necessitated they be deployed closer to shore than nuclear powered submarines due to deficiencies in range and patrol endurance. The result being an submarine primarily relegated to littoral and offshore patrols. The Hammerhead class seeks to rectify this by combining the effectiveness of a conventionally powered submarine with extended endurance. At 4,000 tons displacement, over twice that of the Barracuda it succeeds, the Hammerhead is able to operate on patrol for up to 80 days from its onboard stores and fuel, almost rivaling that of a normal SSBN deployment period, with a patrol range of over 10,000 km. The advanced Air Independent Propulsion System permits it to remain submerged for up to four weeks while producing virtually no acoustic emissions. To enhance its stealth, the Hammerhead possesses the latest in acoustic and magnetic stealth technology with advanced anechoic coatings, machinery stealth mounts, advanced propeller design and degaussing of the entire ship to eliminate its magnetic signature. The high strength steel hull is the same as found on the latest nuclear attack subs, permitting the Hammerhead to dive just as deep. Weapons systems consist of traditional torpedo tubes and a shortened vertical multi-purpose tube as outfitted on the new Virginias allowing the Hammerhead an extra variety of options in payload and function. To further enhance its capabilities and to simplify development and logsitics, the Hammerhead is equipped with the same advanced sensors and battle systems as the new Virginias. The end result is an deadly ultra quiet disel sub with the endurance of a nuclear boat, able to operate effectively in a variety of environments ranging from the littorals to the open ocean. Shipbuilding: Virginia class SSN ACNS Nebraska ACNS Wyoming ACNS Louisiana ACNS Mississipi ACNS Acadia ACNS Vermont ACNS Greenland ACNS Illinois ACNS Kentucky ACNS Indiana Hammerhead class SSK ACNS Hammerhead ACNS Snapper ACNS Narwhal ACNS Sealion ACNS Thresher ACNS Orca ACNS Trigger ACNS Tang ACNS Barb ACNS Wolffish

You know, we may have just come out of a war but I've always enjoyed the faraway rp.

Diplomatic Response Ms Delareux is currently being held in a separate maximum security wing of the American Commonwealth Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth along with the rest of the detainees from Faraway. Rest assured they are being treated well, their accomodations may be a bit sparse but they do not lack for basic necessities or dignity. While communications by prisoners in such facilities is usually severely restricted we are amenable to a representative from Faraway to come by and visit the Faraway detainees. Tribunal dates for the prisoners have been scheduled, some are currently ongoing, and Ms Delareux's trial will be the last to take place as she was the last to be turned over to our custody and processed. The Faraway Foreign Ministry will be notified as to the results of the proceedings but may send an observer if it wishes.

So who do I talk to to get whats left of the continental US plus ontario and manitoba?

Type 216 Considering its based on a currently existing class of submarine could this be used in substitution or no?

Question in regards to ship substitution and tonnage. For subs do we go with the submerged or surface displacement? Also, are we allowed to make reasonable upgrades and changes to ships gained through substitution?

HOLY CRAP LEBRON'S COMING BACK TO CLEVELAND!!! -American Commonwealth soccer fan

Mibbit just doesn't seem to like me then :(

I tried kiwi but it doesn't seem to work. Also, it cuts off my name... :(

Anyone else having problems with IRC or mibbit?

Redeployment With the expansion of American Commonwealth air and naval power and the general improvement of the overlying command structure, a shift in unit deployments has been made. The North Atlantic, one of the primary areas of operation, will see an increase in assets that have been forward deployed. At any given time there will be up to five carrier battle groups on station. Forces on Greenland will be increased with the addition of four full fighter wings, a light infantry division, a marine expeditionary force, an armored brigade, and numerous support and miscellaneous assets. Naval units deployed to Greenland will consist of two submarine squadrons, a destroyer squadron, numerous corvette and fast attack missile boat squadrons and an amphibious ready group. Due to the Commonwealth's ability to project major land based air power in the region, the previous carrier battle group stationed in the Caribbean was transferred to the North Atlantic. Cuba will see the addition of four fighter wings, a marine expeditionary force, an airborne division and a mechanized infantry division. Naval assets to be based in Cuba will consist of two submarine squadrons, and numerous corvette and fast attack missile boat squadrons and an amphibious ready group. Forces deployed to the Pacific on the West Coast will remain at a single carrier battle group and a marine expeditionary force along with the normal deployment of army and air force units. Forces deployed to the South Atlantic on a permanent basis have been eliminated, with the previously deployed carrier battle group on station in the North Atlantic instead. Deployments of ground troops will remain static in Canada and the Arctic with no additional ground units being deployed as the current amount has been deemed sufficient. It will see an increase of some six fighter wings along with tanker and AWACs assets to support the Northern Early Warning Line.

Military Infrastructure Assessment Canada The American Commonwealth Armed Forces are the primary force responsible for the defense of the Canadian Protectorate along with providing policing forces and assistance to the civilian administration of the Protectorate. In order to support these operations and simplify logistics the establishment of over 30 permanent Joint Bases throughout the Canadian protectorate. As most of these bases are already hubs for activity in the regions the establishment of permanent facilities doesn't have to start up from scratch. While the base layouts will vary depending on variables like mission needs and terrain, at minimum they will be able to host a brigade of troops and the airbase facilities to host at least a full wing of combat aircraft along with support aircraft, with additional surge capabilities. Several will also host minor naval and coast guard facilities. Road infrastructure will be expanded to service these bases with a more effective logistics network. In addition to this an northern early warning line will be established with numerous autonomous long range, early warning radar sites operating and feeding data to the National Air Defense Command. Using the old North Warning System, the radar network will be expanded in scope and depth to allow full and redundant coverage of the entire protectorate area and the arctic in accordance to standards of the NADC. In addition to this the network will have the ability to track ballistic missiles at long range. Mexico The same basing measures will take place in the American Commonwealth Mexico/Central American Protectorate, with the establishment of over 30 Joint Bases, either new or using existing facilities. At the same time though several areas have opted to join the Commonwealth as territories, including the islands of Cozumel, Coiba and the archipelagos of Islas Marias and San Andres. These areas will have permanent major military facilities established.