In the Pit Bull's Backyard

[Kaiser Martens]

"We can not accept that, our troops had to bleed in order to bring England down, and are now occupying most of it. England is well outside of Slavorussia's area of influence and we will not be able to recognize their protection of it. The Land is under our control. But we could arrange joint protectorateship."

Edited September 17, 2011 by Kaiser Martens

[Voodoo Nova]

[quote name='Kaiser Martens' timestamp='1316221254' post='2801875']
"In that case I propose that ourselves and Ireland have a meeting to ensure lasting stability."
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**Private**

Ireland will accept a delegate from Germany to discuss stability of the region.

Edited September 17, 2011 by Voodoo Nova

[Captain Enema]

[b]Manchester[/b]

Johnathan Cromwell is a rather quiet man. He likes his tea, his scones, and he's what is known to some as a bit of a stuck up chap. None the less, he's well read, he's done his time at 'Oxbridge' and matriculated with full honors. Until recently he has contented himself managing a large commercial firm that employs hundreds of young Manchester men and women.

Cromwell sighs as he sips at his tea and reads the paper. "This shall not stand," he mutters to himself. Germans everywhere, the bloody Irish showing their cheek, and those dirty blighters from what probably was a colony of the UK swimming around the English channel doing humanitarian operations. Not to mention those dusty flea bitten rascals from Central Asia. Cromwell shudders in revulsion at the idea of Briton's shores being sullied with the masses of humanity who simply don't know a scone from a biscuit.

"Margret! Get me my umbrella, set up an appointment with my solicitor, and find our when our Hull Factory is going to come back online," He requests with a polite voice filled with authority. He listens to her responses and lets out a long belated sigh. He firmly plants his bowler hat upon his head and asks, "Well bloody hell Margret, sorry for my potty mouth, but just how much damage can one Jerry bomb do to a factory?"

Margret takes on the look of all long suffering Executive Assistants worldwide and tries not to look too annoyed as she explains in detail the extensive damage. Cromwell nods his head and says, "Very well, I'll simply have to be patient. Extend the lads and lasses another week of paid leave until the plant reopens. Tell them all I expect to see them out in Manchester United colors volunteering to clean up the mess the bloody Hun made of our city if I'm going to be paying them to lounge about their bedsits."

With this said Cromwell makes his way to his solicitor's office and sits down with the tired looking gentleman and explains his intentions of putting his entire estate into a blind trust for an extended duration of time and his personal request that Margret be pushed forward as the next CEO of his firm whilst he's busy with his next bit of business. "No I'm not mad," Cromwell states in response to his solicitor's incredulous reply.

With all those small lose ends sorted Cromwell makes his way to the nearest television broadcasting station that he owns and he taps on the door. It opens and a young intern asks, "Who the bleedin' 'ell are you guvnor?"

"I own this place."

"I'm the queen of bluidy Austria!"

"Sir, might you get your station manager, tell him Cromwell is here to speak to him," Johnathan Cromwell asks politely with a small measure of bemusement in his voice. A few moments later a very chastised intern returns and begins to apologize profusely. "Young man, I was quite imprudent at your age. Think nothing of it. No doubt you had an order to keep away strangers and we've never met. However, in the future, I suggest you look at that wall there," Cromwell advises as he points to the wall that has his own picture on it under the plaque that indicates that one Sir Johnathan Cromwell is the proud owner of this station.

"Yes sir!"

"Jolly good, now, take me to the broadcasting room and tell everyone to prepare for a live broadcast. I've a message for England."

"Yes sir!" the intern says as he guides Cromwell to a broadcasting table and gets the crew prepared. Another intern comes over to give Cromwell a touch up with a spot of make up here and there and she's politely excused.

"My dear, my rather dour countenance is quite enough for Mrs. Cromwell, it'll be quite enough for the world at large. I do thank you."

"Of course your worship," the intern says.

"No need for such formality M'dear, how is your son doing?" Cromwell asks.

"Your worship, how did you know about my son?"

"He was born a month ago and you are here at work. Why?"

"I can't afford the leave time your worship."

"Inexcusable in this modern age that we can organize a proper daycare or leave arrangement for young mothers. I'll look into this directly. Your station manager will be directed to give you paid leave for the short term."

"Mr. Cromwell sir, that's not need sir, I quite enjoy my work!"

"Do you not enjoy the love of your son?"

"Of course I do!"

"Then take the time now to enjoy it, once he's grown up you'll regret not having this time with your boy," Cromwell says as his eyes take a distant tint. He thinks back to the death of his wife and son in a massive pile up of automobiles in downtown Manchester.

"Sir, uhh.. seems you've been on the air for this entire time, my fault sir," the first intern says.

"What ever am I going to do with you m'boy, go fetch me some tea and we'll consider my honor satisfied," Cromwell orders the intern as he stands, politely escorts the female intern off the stage, and returns to take a seat.

He clears his throat, looks into the camera, and begins.

"England, Scotland, Wales, we stand United as a Kingdom no more. I ask each of you to take the time to look to your neighbor. If they need water, give them water, if they need food, give them food, if they need a bit of tea, give them that bit of tea.

Today we stand a defeated nation, but not defeated in spirit. Our lads in uniform gave a good accounting of themselves. They stood up to the Jerry invaders and they made us proud. Do not besmirch their sacrifice, do not sully their honor, and do not tarnish their memories by running amok in the streets like a wild gang of Pakistani street vendors trying to flog their cheap wares in a Karachi marketplace.

My name is Johnathan Cromwell and I'm a Briton. I've lived in Manchester my entire life. I've built a life for myself and my family by founding my own industrial firm here in our fair land. I do hope my employees are enjoying their paid time off while our factories are being put to order. Seems industrial factories and Jerry bombs don't mix well, who would have ever thought such a thing?

I've asked my employees to don the colors of Manchester United and take to the streets. Once there I asked them to not run amok, but to help clean up our city. I now ask all Britons to do the same. Mind you while I do wish that you all don the colors of the greatest Football team in the world, Manchester United, I do understand that some of you are fans of other lessor teams. You may wear those colors, but please remain true to the substance of my original request, help your neighbors, clean our nation up, and let's start anew together.

I'm a humble man, I'm a widower, I've placed my entire firm into a blind trust. I ask all Britons to allow me to forge a proper government to lead us from this dark era. I pledge that we'll skip the typical tirade about a chicken in every pot and and get right to the brass tacks.

We'll hold open and free elections within six months.
There will be no trials or executions of former government members.
Our soldiers will be returned to their posts as heroes and not villains.

Again, I'm a fairly simple man. This is all I have for you now. I'll be meeting with members of parliament and so forth to organize things fully before carrying on. God Bless us all and remember, help your fellow Britons!"

Cromwell waits for the light to stop blinking and he quietly exits the station. But not before telling he station manager to fire the first intern and give the second one paid leave so she can be with her son. He then hires the first intern, Samuel, as his personal assistant and orders him to get a proper haircut and a proper set of clothes.

"A track suit simply will not do young Samuel. We'll stop at my tailor first and get this properly organized," Cromwell intones as he takes no notice of the several dozen bodyguards Margret has hired for him that fall in around him.

Edited September 17, 2011 by Tidy Bowl Man

[Malatose]

[b]Military Dispatch to SlavoRussia.[/b]

We'd like to remind the SlavoRussia Empire that we currently maintain a blockade around England. Any foreign ships attempting to past through will need to go through the usual protocols, with final judgment being reserved for the Admiral in charge of operations.

[Justinian the Mighty]

[quote name='Malatose' timestamp='1316228463' post='2801915']
[b]Military Dispatch to SlavoRussia.[/b]

We'd like to remind the SlavoRussia Empire that we currently maintain a blockade around England. Any foreign ships attempting to past through will need to go through the usual protocols, with final judgment being reserved for the Admiral in charge of operations.
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We are dispatching a small force by air, not by sea. You're welcome to meet them when they land.

[Mogar]

"The Principality of Australia is interested to hear what the governments of the invading parties have to say to Mr. Cromwell, he sounds like a voice of reason in a country gone mad, I am interested in hearing more of your ideas for the future of England Mr. Cromwell, but I withhold recognition for now until I see support of the people behind you."
- Her Majesty Princess Yenna, [i]Victorian Empress, Tasmanian Angel, Queen of Queensland, Duchess of New South Wales, Viceroy of Western Australia, Countess of the Limestone Coast.[/i]

[Kankou]

Grand Papua supports the unification of all Germanic people in Europe. It is time the Saxons are reunited into one state.

[Captain Enema]

Public Response to the Principality of Australia

"Briton shall go where Briton chooses to go. I merely wish to act as a steward to the wishes of all Britons. Mind you, certain styles of repugnant governance such as the recent attempted fascist regime simply won't be acceptable to myself. I'd rather move to France than head that sort of abortion.

I offer myself to lead Briton or I offer myself to serve those who lead Briton. It truly does not make a lick of difference to me the role I fill. Should Britons desire another to lead and he or she is a fair and able leader they'll get the full weight of my support.

I just wish for a stable and prosperous nation to call my home."

-Cromwell

[PresidentDavid]

[b]Private But Seen Through Satellite Images.... And I Also Announced It Earlier[/b]

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The United States Special Forces stayed on the small isles along the coast with the National Guard while the Marines barley went inland onto the coastline of Scotland where some local villages in the north were direct decedents of people in the Western Isles. With the cultural connects of these islands and small bits of the rural Scottish coast the United States forces would stand their ground and protect the small villages from large groups of people that may be trying to rush the country-side to get away from the cities and possibly harm those in rural areas.
Although the National Guard on the small islands stay put and continued handing out the bits of humanitarian aid that the country had left in it's inventory, more National Guard troops from the Island were sent after the Marines via C-130 and Chinook helicopters.

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The Coast Guard came in greater numbers later when the ground troops were settled down on the ground. The peace troops made their way to local villages and began helping with problems that anyone had such as food and water shortages.

[Mogar]

[quote name='Tidy Bowl Man' timestamp='1316230758' post='2801938']
Public Response to the Principality of Australia

"Briton shall go where Briton chooses to go. I merely wish to act as a steward to the wishes of all Britons. Mind you, certain styles of repugnant governance such as the recent attempted fascist regime simply won't be acceptable to myself. I'd rather move to France than head that sort of abortion.

I offer myself to lead Briton or I offer myself to serve those who lead Briton. It truly does not make a lick of difference to me the role I fill. Should Britons desire another to lead and he or she is a fair and able leader they'll get the full weight of my support.

I just wish for a stable and prosperous nation to call my home."

-Cromwell
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"You share similar ideals to my own, I hold a great deal of respect for anyone who simply wants to help their nation regardless of whether or not they remain in leadership, being humble is an admirable trait. I would agree that the failed attempt at fascism should not be repeated, as well as a few other obviously poor choices in governance, we ourselves will be holding elections soon to select something to replace my transitional government, I won't complain if I am to be replaced, and will continue to help rebuild Australia to at least some semblance of the great nation we once were."
- Her Majesty Princess Yenna, [i]Victorian Empress, Tasmanian Angel, Queen of Queensland, Duchess of New South Wales, Viceroy of Western Australia, Countess of the Limestone Coast.[/i]

[Captain Enema]

"Given the shared heritage between Australia and Britain I'd be inclined to view ties with your nation a favorable state of affairs. There is no telling what the future will bring. In this spirit, I can't let the opportunity pass without asking, are Tasmanian Devils quite the devils they are reputed to be?"

-Cromwell

Edited September 17, 2011 by Tidy Bowl Man

[Centurius]

"As the least contoversial party in the war and the country which was the victim of English imperialism we believe Slavorussia has the biggest claim to guard the sovereignty and security of the British Isles."

[Michael McBride]

The Empire will not get involved in the partitioning of England, however we ask whoever does finally gain control of the land to respect the 100 year lease that the Empire has at IMB: Ireland at Argyll and Burke in Scotland.

[Captain Enema]

[quote name='Pravus Ingruo' timestamp='1316270075' post='2802227']
The Empire will not get involved in the partitioning of England, however we ask whoever does finally gain control of the land to respect the 100 year lease that the Empire has at IMB: Ireland at Argyll and Burke in Scotland.
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"I've always found the Empire's presence to be a healthy one for Britain. I for one will certainly respect the 100 year lease and look forward to working closely with your officials."

-Cromwell

[Rauchen]

With the abrupt collapse of the English defenses, Kurlandic forces landed with little trouble; without troops to man the coastal defenses, they were just scrap metal. A small detachment of 5,000 men under Brigadegeneral Týr Bernat was sent southward to rendezvous with the German lines, while the rest of the expeditionary force moved quickly to fill the vacuum left by the broken English army, maintaining order and setting up aid stations that were supplied from those medical and food supplies that had been transferred to Frisia; the cargo ships that had served as de facto troop and equipment transports were reallocated for this purpose. In order to avoid overexertion, the Kurlandic force occupied East Anglia and took no further advances until further orders were given.

[quote name='Kaiser Martens' timestamp='1316219471' post='2801858']
"We have invaded and occupied England so it is our responsability to protect it instead."

"The New Protectorate will be divided in three zones: Wales, England and Scotland. We request that the Irish have a joint protection of Wales and Scotland, while I invite Kurland to have a joint protectorateship of England. At the same time, I invite Slavorussian Delegations to visit England so that they may, as the party damaged by the English, extract reparations."

As the war ended, half of the troops returned home but the other remained to organize the surrendering, prevent outright anarchy, and make sure that institutions were carried along. Ellections for Regional Protector were announced in all three areas for the upcoming month, and infrastructure already started to be rebuilt.

Luckily, civilian casualties were minimal compared to most other European wars, due to the decision of both sides to stick almost exclusively with military targets. So far the Mainland was occupied, but not the islands.
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"Kurlandic troops will assist the Germans in their protection of England. Our primary zone of operations will remain in East Anglia, but we will also dispatch men in a peacekeeping role to support Germania in the rest of England."
-Commandant Heinrich von Hessen

*Private*
Both SKS units and the 6th KRA Division were withdrawn from England, leaving the 3rd, 4th, and 5th KRA Divisions- 30,000 soldiers- stationed in England. Generalfeldmarschall Emelrich von Reval, as supreme commander of all Kurlandic military branches, promoted Týr Bernat to Majorgeneral and appointed him Commander of the Kurlandic Peacekeeping Force.

[quote name='Justinian the Mighty' timestamp='1316224399' post='2801893']
Despite what has been said by the German nation, Slavorussia is the solitary protector of England. Germany does not have the right to make decisions for England without Slavorussia or more importantly the English citizens’ input. As stated earlier a conference between all relevant parties is being planned as we speak. The coaltion will address international concerns then.
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[quote name='Kaiser Martens' timestamp='1316224703' post='2801896']
"We can not accept that, our troops had to bleed in order to bring England down, and are now occupying most of it. England is well outside of Slavorussia's area of influence and we will not be able to recognize their protection of it. The Land is under our control. But we could arrange joint protectorateship."
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"We echo the sentiment of our Germanic brothers. Slavorussia played little part in the conflict, and Germania and Kurland already have men in England in a position to provide assistance to its people. We are perfectly willing to negotiate for a joint agreement on the protection of England, but we cannot in good conscience allow Slavorussia to singly dictate what happens to the British peoples when there are more local powers, such as Ireland, available to provide protection to the Isle. I cannot honestly claim that Kurland is one of these local powers, and so we will not be pressing for any solitary authority over any part of England.

-King Alaric I

Edited September 18, 2011 by Rauchen

[Justinian the Mighty]

We would like to remind Kurland that the war was started in defense of Slavorussia. We were wronged. Thank you for taking the initiative, but your assistance was neither required nor requested. The only opinions that matter to us right now are the opinions of our allies, including Germany, and the opinions of the British people. We want to avoid Great Britian becoming the pawn of local powers.

Edited September 18, 2011 by Justinian the Mighty

[Malatose]

[quote name='Justinian the Mighty' timestamp='1316229265' post='2801924']
We are dispatching a small force by air, not by sea. You're welcome to meet them when they land.
[/quote]

We'd like to remind the SlavoRussian state that any foreign aircraft flying into our air jurisdiction risk the possibility of being shot down. England is a warzone, and we're treating the area as such. Of course, you are welcome to move forward at your own risk.

Edited September 18, 2011 by Malatose

[Justinian the Mighty]

[quote name='Malatose' timestamp='1316318306' post='2802810']
We'd like to remind the SlavoRussian state that any foreign aircraft flying into our air jurisdiction risk the possibility of being shot down. England is a warzone, and we're treating the area as such. Of course, you are welcome to move forward at your own risk.
[/quote]

It is a war zone and we are two belligerent fighting for the same basic outcome. Nobody has legal jurisdiction until the coalition can come to an agreement.

[Malatose]

With all due respect, your politicking reeks of opportunism. Your basic contribution to the war effort was one basic artillery strike. On the other hand, German and their allies sacrificed thousands of men for the cause of bringing liberation to the English. You have no claim to England or the outcome to the current situation.

[Justinian the Mighty]

Perhaps we should apologize for not completely mobilizing our army fight an overseas war. We didn't know half of Europe was poised to invade England on the drop of a hat. It seems like we are not the only party who reek of opportunism. Our goal is to have a speedy transition from the old regime to the new, while avoiding splitting the country into zones of control. If that is being opportunist then we plead guilty as charged.

Having said that there is a fledgling government in the isles if they do not want our help we will not press the issue any more.

Edited September 18, 2011 by Justinian the Mighty

[Malatose]

Opportunism usually leads to an early death, and we'd like to remind the SlavoRussian government that we'd be happy to give them one should their transports cross into our airspace.

[Justinian the Mighty]

Your threats fall on deaf ears. We will respect the British people's demands, the advice of our allies and nobody else.

[Malatose]

Then so be. The blood of your soldiers is on your hands.

[Justinian the Mighty]

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[PresidentDavid]

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Earlier this morning a couple hundred more National Guardsmen landed on the islands and helped with the handing out of aid. The USI flag was raised at a local command center and the temporary territory of the Scottish Isles was created. The Coast Guard was now patrolling the waters at all times while the Air Force had two F-22s guarding the air space of the new territory.

Edited September 18, 2011 by PresidentDavid