Scatter The Gathered Lights

[Vasili Markov]

*Private message to Nebu II*

We will send several biohazard teams to assess the exact type of bio weapon that has been used. And we are sending general medical supplies to assist. As soon as we get the data on what infection or infections we are dealing with we will send more specific medical supplies to counteract it. we are also placing our military on a war footing and are preparing a response.

*Private message to the Feederite Union*

We can confirm that this is a cruise missile strike was fired from Camberlain and it is highly likely that biological weapons are involved based on early reports.

We are currently on a near war footing and we request assistance as our strategic analysts expect a full ground invasion of the New Taiwanese Empire will follow shortly, and we are expecting them to attack us shortly.

[Maelstrom Vortex]

The Enlightened Technocracy of Rockport is highly disturbed by reports of a chemical / biological weapon that sounds very much the that used against our lands.

This is evidently work of Spiderweb, even worse they are in coalition with this new 'Nordic Directorate". After the attack on our lands, we revoked their right to life, and so, we are deploying 2/3 of our fleet with five mechanised divisions to Camberlain. This is to hunt the Spiderweb and ensure a stable state, not under the rule of mass murderers and their stooges.

*Classified*

Divisions I through X were moved from their barracks to preloaded transport ships, while 4 Carriers, 10 Interdictors and 20 Supercruisers started their movement towards New Zealand. Cruising at 140knots, they would be there in a short time.

CAPs were flown, but other wise this was a speed run, trying to get the navy's and army's force into theatre as soon as possible.

*On board of one of the Carriers*

LVN smiled. Things were looking much better now.

As per friendship treaty, Rockport has free and clear access to Tasmanian Waterways should they need them. Just a reminder.

[Tuskar]

Tolaria pleads to the world not to get caught up in their anti-Norse prejudices and to wait for the situation to become clearer before castigating either side.

[Maelstrom Vortex]

ooc: Camberlain, consider my intelligence odds and if you feel any of this is unreasonable simply let me know. My odds should be 90%+. I think this works in your favor however.

## Within Camberlain##

The Order of the Chairman spies in Camberlain pick up some very interesting chatter on the wires.. before the power suddenly goes out. Later they detect radio transmissions about some form of resistance organizing at Christchurch. The information is relayed back to Milcom via highly encrypted radio transmission that almost sounds like white noise. It's rarely used to communicate due to the insecure nature, but this was an emergency. The lead spy was running everything on backup generators in the basement of his home away from home. Instructions were given to operatives to collect information on "the Directorate".

##The Dragon Empire##

Hearing of the discord in Camberlain and the missile strike, Anthony Davis moved the Dragon Empire to Defcon: 1. Gave instructions to ready a Fafnir in case it needed to be used. He then ordered that several of the Merchant Marine submarines be commandeered for transport purposes and loaded with an amphibious armored division each.

Maelstrom muttered to him through his breathing mask, "If only they had consulted us first.." He let out a long sigh, "Now we must go try to save them."

##Global Press Release##

The Empire views the Directorate as the manifestation of the terrorist infestation of Camberalin. We have moved to Defcon: 1 and declare war on the new; unacceptable regime. We will seek to restore the bloodline of Margrave Khendon. We call on all our allies and friends who would stand by our side in this operation to liberate the people of this hijacked nation.

[Triyun]

*Private message to Nebu II*

We will send several biohazard teams to assess the exact type of bio weapon that has been used. And we are sending general medical supplies to assist. As soon as we get the data on what infection or infections we are dealing with we will send more specific medical supplies to counteract it. we are also placing our military on a war footing and are preparing a response.

*Private message to the Feederite Union*

We can confirm that this is a cruise missile strike was fired from Camberlain and it is highly likely that biological weapons are involved based on early reports.

We are currently on a near war footing and we request assistance as our strategic analysts expect a full ground invasion of the New Taiwanese Empire will follow shortly, and we are expecting them to attack us shortly.

*Classified Message from SoPACOM*

Understood. Operation Rising Beast shall be executed.

The four divisions already in Camberlain, were among the only units whose equipment still worked. The UFE, having designed its equipment for fighting advanced nations in all out nuclear war, they had some problems, but not much too slow them down. the 4 Pacific Corps divisions were ordered to switch their mission from sweep and capture enemy terrorists in the country, to the seizing of key ports and air strips as a pre-cursor for a much larger force to move in and take control of the country.

With air fields and ports systems down, AC-130s, Predators, and Hind gunships neutralized enemy military forces which were still deemed as hostile. Teams would then move to secure and bring back port and air traffic control back on line where they realistically could. Messages were sent back to UFE command who would forward them to the Rockportian allies, giving them locations of ports and air fields deemed, "safe zones." These areas would be drop zones for supplies and further troop movements.

Non-lethal weaponry would be used to hold these positions from crowds.

Imperial Guard and Marine Storm Divisions were moved to Neo Olympia to deal with the fall out of weapons used on the australian continent with full B/C equipment.

The Pacific Corps Med Fleet escorted by one marine infantry division was ordered to KoT to setup clinics to deal with the fall out as scrubber teams were also dispatched to the area. (Note troopers are given vaccines to most of the viral agents and carry plenty of anti biotics)

Black Ops

Additionally, plain clothesman which had been covertly brought in with falsified citizenship documents were given orders to begin covert capture and detainment of DKT members with suspected ties to the former regime, they would be sent to the secret prison camps in North America. The Empire wasn't going to let them get away again.

Naval Action

The 8th Submarine Group and the former Kreigsmarine were ordered to move below Africa and silently reroute to below Australia, while the 6th Carrier Group was deployed to interdict the movements towards Nilfheim and conduct boarding an inspections of possible DKT sympathizers, however, they would not harass ships or bother them after inspection.

Edited February 2, 2009 by Triyun

[Maelstrom Vortex]

## Radio Broadcast to the Feederite Force, high encryption level, shared key only##

"We have positive intel indicating a friendly resistance force loyal to the Margrave Khendon former Government may be organizing at Christ Church. Please be careful when firing on these positions."

[Triyun]

Coded Response

Pacific Corps units are equipped with non lethal weapons, including sonic based weaponry, lightining guns, non-lethal gas shells, rubber bullets, and other weapons that will allow us to operate with less need for caution about friendlies engaging us. Furthermore we have strict RoEs to only engage those who engage us, lethal force won't be ordered unless lethal force is used against us, we shall define this as the use of machettes, fire arms, incidieary devices, explosives, and military grade arms.

[Ezequiel]

**Private Message To The United Francoist Empire**

Greeting from down under, as you know we have been attacked recently by Bio-Chemical weapons and unable to provide full medical supplies to the citizens of Taiwan even with our advancements beyond what we should be, being as advanced as you are, we would ask if you could help us in our time of need.

[LeVentNoir]

OOC: Tryiun, I'm going to wait to see what margrave says, but a: you invaded me, or you typoed, and b: none of your equpiment would work (vehicles, radios etc) due the EMP. And you never mentioned protecting them.

Edited February 2, 2009 by LeVentNoir

[Vasili Markov]

Public Anouncement

Neo Olympia is appalled by the cowardly attack on the New Taiwanese Empire by rogue elements of the armed forces of Camberlain and is now taking action to ensure that those responsible are caught and the rightful government of Camberlain is restored. A state of war now exists between Neo Olympia and these rogue elements and will remain in force until they are captured.

Across Neo Olympia

Project ARC is moved to stage 1 readiness and key citizens are being directed to the shelters.

Project CoG is now in full effect and all key government agencies are now located in a dispersed system of underground bunkers.

Merchant ships have been commandeered and are being loaded with soldiers and tanks of the 2nd-4th Divisions to cross the Tasman sea and the ships have moved out of the harbour and are now on the open sea heading towards New Zealand at best speed.

The 1st Ranger Division is currently on full alert standby and is at their barracks near the airfield and the transport aircraft are fuelled and ready for take-off.

All troops are issued with CS gas grenades and several clips of rubber bullets in addition to their normal kit.

*** Feederite Force Command Frequency, high encryption level, shared key only ***

All Neo Olympian forces are at full readiness and can be deployed immediately. Please send us your deployment orders for these troops and they will be forwarded immediately. Please refer data sheet for scenario C145[day 0] sent at the start of the month as part of the monthly intel briefing for full details of our current deployment. (OOC: Intel sharing means I would of sent you all my contingency plans for possible deployments and troop strengths, a rather lengthy document. But in essence it means that you know the exact orders sent to the troops so far to deploy them thus far)

[Triyun]

OOC: Tryiun, I'm going to wait to see what margrave says, but a: you invaded me, or you typoed, and b: none of your equpiment would work (vehicles, radios etc) due the EMP. And you never mentioned protecting them.

OOC: Its mentioned in the arsenal of the people, and they were already in place in New Zealand.

Edit: Ooops yeah meant camberlain.

Edited February 2, 2009 by Triyun

[Manetheren]

Christchurch, Camberlain

Shortly after the declaration of the Nordic Remnant by Duke Heilgriv...

The city was in an uproar following the annoucement by Duke Heilgriv. So much so, nobody noticed the dark speck high in the clear blue sky.

Aboard the carrier LT California, making routine patrols in the South Pacific technicians watched as video signals came in from the UCAV scouting Kyokujitsan Christchurch. It was evident many people were moving towards the harbor and many ships of all sizes were taking people aboard or preparing to pick up refugees. This, obviously, could not stand.

Admiral Caoimhín MacGearailt ordered a flight of fighter-bombers to take off and prevent the escape of the vessels carrying the Kyokujitsan refugees. About 15 minutes later, 12 F/A-18's roared off the deck of the California towards Christchurch. They were quickly followed by 12 more F-35's. After a relatively short flight of 1.5 hours, they approached the city. Ordering a wing of four aircraft to remain as top cover, the commander of the sortie brought his aircraft into a steep dive, approaching the city at wavetop height. Splitting into two groups, one flight roared over the downtown part of the city, sending residents scrambling for cover while the other roared over the harbor.

314 Squadron (the F-35's) engaged any target of potential military application in and around the city, while the F/A-18's of 78 Squadron -equipped with anti-ship missiles- lauched their ordinance against ships in the harbor. As soon as four ships were exploded and many more hit and on fire, they dove to the waves and, going to afterburner, quickly disappeared over the horizon. Before they did so, though, they dropped a radio transmitter, broadcasting on all AM and FM channels repeating the message:

People of Former Kyokujitso Teikoku. You are not to leave your homes or businesses. Remain indoors and you will be safe. Do not attempt to flee the city by land, sea or air.

OOC: Assume this is after Kawasaki Shozo ordered his people to evacuate to Niflheim

[Tahsir]

-snip-

OOC: There isnt a facepalm big enough for how I called this happening.

OOC part duex: also how do you justify sinking refugee ships??? Srsly..

Edited February 3, 2009 by Tahsir Re

[Subtleknifewielder]

Unfortunately Promised Land cannot help, as we are under attack ourselves.

Edited February 3, 2009 by Subtleknifewielder

[LeVentNoir]

*Three days after the Missile attacks*

Whangarei, North Island.

After landing on 90 mile beach, a massive Rockport thrust had burst through what scattered resistance there was in the area, capturing Dargaville, and speeding the 57km overland to Whangarei. All ten divisions had been able to make the crossing is just under two hours, and when heavier resistance was encountered outside Whangarei, YF-45 bombers launched from the aircraft carriers deployed CBM and anti personnel munitions to clear a path, and 500 tanks along with two mechanised divisions crushed those seeking to close it.

Having reached Whangarei, and indeed, cut right across the tip of the north island, Weasel II's with Interceptor X's were detailed to go to seek and destroy all enemy positions north, up to Kaitaia.

Once the immediate area had been secured, slight entrenchment started, so that the divisions could start moving down towards their next chose point, the thin (25km) strip of land between the Hauraki Gulf and Kaipara Harbour, aiming to capture Wellsford and Warkworth on the way to Helensville and the North Shore district of Auckland. Six hours was allocated for the 107Km journey, fctoring in increased resistance as Auckland was approached. However, Titans Fist and YF-45 bombers along with Interceptor X's escorts were available for targets of opportunity, and the A-201 SPG's in each division were now able to provide direct artillery support.

Once these objectives were reached, the divisions were ordered to rest of the night, after 8 hours of forced movement, and entrench with sentries and scouts out, and UMAV's on overwatch.

In Whangarei

LeVentNoir jumped out of the USC APC, and ran over the short length to the command post. Bursting in, he stopped and composed himself. He looked at the celtic woman at the map table. "Liselle. Its good to see you again." He took a breath. "We have secured most of the area from here north, and are intending a 100Km move south for the rest of today." He paused. "We just need to remove all opportunistic people from this area... The main ones being the UFE, who should not be a problem, however, Tahoan planes have been detected, and they have a good chance of.. well, complicating things."

*Message to Tahoan forces*

There is no need for you to be here. You shall move to a position no less than 200 nautical miles from the coast of New Zealand, and no plane or ship shall approach closer than that. Rockport and UFE will ensure proper processing of people of DKT ethnicity. A long time grudge is no reason to terrorise civillians, nor attack unarmed civilian ships. This could be seen as Imperialistic interfering, however, we are giving you a chance to withdraw.

*Message to UFE forces in theatre*

Make north to Whangarei. Beware though, we have forces of Rockport moving south, and a friendly fire incident with a MDP partner is most regretful. We have ten divisions and 4 CBGs in theatre, and will be able to prosecute this 'Nordic Directive' with absolute prejudice. Finally, we have asked all Tahoan forces to stay at least 200 nautical miles from the coast, as not to distrupt our plans. We hope that you support us in asking for them to leave this theatre.

[freakwars]

Andonia can send food, if you want us to.

[Lavo]

Immediately, 4 CVBG's departed the RA, along with transports filled with hundreds of thousands of troops and thousands of armoured units. The RA would not let these scumbags kill Camberlain.

[Ranather]

Neo Franzharia continues to monitor the events with grave concern, but we offer our moral support to our allies in the UFE, and by extension Rockport in quelling the sadistic 'Directorate'.

[Manetheren]

*Message to Tahoan forces*

There is no need for you to be here. You shall move to a position no less than 200 nautical miles from the coast of New Zealand, and no plane or ship shall approach closer than that. Rockport and UFE will ensure proper processing of people of DKT ethnicity. A long time grudge is no reason to terrorise civillians, nor attack unarmed civilian ships. This could be seen as Imperialistic interfering, however, we are giving you a chance to withdraw.

*Reply to Rockport*

Copy that, our missiles destroyed ships in the harbor mouth, to prevent DKT civilians from escaping once more. We will move our battle group to the seas west of New Zealand to assist in the prevention of outside interferance.

[LeVentNoir]

Immediately, 4 CVBG's departed the RA, along with transports filled with hundreds of thousands of troops and thousands of armoured units. The RA would not let these scumbags kill Camberlain.

We see no need. We have 4 CBG's in theatre already, with 100,000 troops on the ground. This gives us a 5:1 advantage over the armed forces of Camberlain, and with four divisions from UFE, we see no out come other than triumph over the Nordic Directorate. Additional troops in theatre would simply complicate this mission.

*Reply to Rockport*

Copy that, our missiles destroyed ships in the harbor mouth, to prevent DKT civilians from escaping once more. We will move our battle group to the seas west of New Zealand to assist in the prevention of outside interferance.

From our intelligence, almost all DKT people have left, however, maintaining a monitoring station is acceptable.

[Silhouette]

Upon hearing garbled reports warning to stay away, the New Cymraeg CVBG enroute to the Chatham Islands gave Camberlain a wide berth.

The C-130 however, re-routed to Wellington, the pilot conducting a dangerous landing without lights and without power to the engines, to be as invisible as possible. They would attempt to capture the rebel leader. If captured, each had a hard plastic cyanide capsule in his mouth, which could be broken with a sharp bite. The aircraft bore no identification, and was not equipped with any transmitter other than the secure radio.

[LeVentNoir]

Upon hearing garbled reports warning to stay away, the New Cymraeg CVBG enroute to the Chatham Islands gave Camberlain a wide berth.

The C-130 however, re-routed to Wellington, the pilot conducting a dangerous landing without lights and without power to the engines, to be as invisible as possible. They would attempt to capture the rebel leader. If captured, each had a hard plastic cyanide capsule in his mouth, which could be broken with a sharp bite. The aircraft bore no identification, and was not equipped with any transmitter other than the secure radio.

OOC: Where in welly are you planning to land this? The airport? Thats not going to be easy, AA defenses and all. Upper Hutt might work, but have fun walking in then bro.

[Manetheren]

From our intelligence, almost all DKT people have left, however, maintaining a monitoring station is acceptable.

There were approximately 500,000 DKT refugees on the south island at the outbreak of hostilities, almost none of which escaped. DKT leadership attempted to flee along with the refugees aboard container ships, presumably to Niflheim. As we stated, ships were destroyed in the harbor preventing any more from docking or leaving the harbor without significant heavy equipment being used to remove the destroyed hulks, a process that could take weeks.

We do not wish for a monitoring station, as our mission was only to prevent the DKT from escaping justice once more. We leave them in the hands of Rockport and the UFE, now that that mission has been accomplished.

[Silhouette]

OOC: Where in welly are you planning to land this? The airport? Thats not going to be easy, AA defenses and all. Upper Hutt might work, but have fun walking in then bro.

OOC: So someone can RP shooting it down. I'm assuming that the rebels aren't too complex in their though processes. And he's running without lights, so visual target ID would be difficult. They could probably land, but taking off would be a right @#$%@.

[LeVentNoir]

OOC: So someone can RP shooting it down. I'm assuming that the rebels aren't too complex in their though processes. And he's running without lights, so visual target ID would be difficult. They could probably land, but taking off would be a right @#$%@.

OOC: Are you trying to land at night (I assume) in wellington without lights?!?!? I would not like to be on that plane.

Edited February 3, 2009 by LeVentNoir