Michael McBride Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 (edited) OOC: This is technically starting after the current war in the Americas is done. I'm simply sick and tired of waiting for Arkantos to get back, so I'm getting some other things moving. IC: Secretary of Trade Lionel Barker and Secretary of Commerce Issac Carson step up to the podium at a press conference before the foreign press. Secretary of Intelligence Simon Cox is seen hanging back behind them, observing. "Good morning," Secretary Barker said to the assembled domestic and foreign press. "We have a simple announcement to make here today. For the next two to three years, shipping routes around Xaristan will be disrupted and constantly changing. We will be sending out notices constantly and our coast guard will be out to help alleviate confusion and to escort ships. The Commerce and Trade departments will do everything that we can to make sure things keep running smoothly. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to ask them." OOC: This is the start of a mutli-stage sea defense system. Considering that Florida has next to nothing in the way of natural defenses, the goal is to stop the enemy before they land for the most part. This defense system will consist of a SOSUS system, an underwater sea wall, submerged torpedo tubes, a revival of Project Barbeque, though modified for greater effectiveness, "ghost fleets", and other land measures. So yeah, have at it. Edited June 26, 2009 by Pravus Ingruo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 OOC: "Ghost fleets?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 (edited) OOC: "Ghost fleets?" OOC: Fleets maintained by ghosts! Edited June 26, 2009 by JEDCJT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael McBride Posted June 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 OOC: "Ghost fleets?" OOC: Read the meteor thread for a really good description of them... basically, SONAR emitters in my territory's waters that will give enemy vessels the indication that multitudes of submarines are right on top of them. This can cause them to be distracted, fire off weapons at nothing, and clogging up their SONAR screens. They will also mask submerged torpedo batteries which can fire at enemy ships as well. Got the idea from a Star Wars book, they used holograms, but it's the same concept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kevz Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 OOC: Read the meteor thread for a really good description of them... basically, SONAR emitters in my territory's waters that will give enemy vessels the indication that multitudes of submarines are right on top of them. This can cause them to be distracted, fire off weapons at nothing, and clogging up their SONAR screens. They will also mask submerged torpedo batteries which can fire at enemy ships as well. Got the idea from a Star Wars book, they used holograms, but it's the same concept. OOC: Problem is those same sonar emitters will clog up your side's sonar so it might prove to be more of a problem for your side to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 OOC: Read the meteor thread for a really good description of them... basically, SONAR emitters in my territory's waters that will give enemy vessels the indication that multitudes of submarines are right on top of them. This can cause them to be distracted, fire off weapons at nothing, and clogging up their SONAR screens. They will also mask submerged torpedo batteries which can fire at enemy ships as well. Got the idea from a Star Wars book, they used holograms, but it's the same concept. OOC: I wondered if you were refering to Zafef's idea when I saw that term in his post. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael McBride Posted June 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 OOC: Problem is those same sonar emitters will clog up your side's sonar so it might prove to be more of a problem for your side to. OOC: 1) I don't have a navy, problem solved. 2) When I get my navy again, obviously they will know what the SONAR signatures will look like, so I can customize my SONAR to filter them out if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yawoo Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 OOC: Would the ghost fleet be something you can turn on and off? I ask because commercial shipping in that area will be a little scared if there were always subs below them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael McBride Posted June 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 OOC: Would the ghost fleet be something you can turn on and off? I ask because commercial shipping in that area will be a little scared if there were always subs below them. OOC: Yeah, it would be a sudden thing. It would be off until needed, and it's secret, obviously, so no one would know about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 OOC: Yeah, it would be a sudden thing. It would be off until needed, and it's secret, obviously, so no one would know about it. OOC: Unless they sent in sum (successful) spais... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael McBride Posted June 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 OOC: Unless they sent in sum (successful) spais... OOC: True... it'd be tough however, considering that is the most top secret part of the project and its construction will be masked by many other elements going on at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manetheren Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 The Tahoe Republic enquires into how shipping from Xaristani oil fields to Tahoan refineries in Cuba will be affected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael McBride Posted June 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 The Tahoe Republic enquires into how shipping from Xaristani oil fields to Tahoan refineries in Cuba will be affected. All oil shipments will continue to be made on time. Our exports will take top priority during this phase, so that shipments, especially those of oil, will not be disrupted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raritan Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 The United Republic inquires as to whether the strait between Tahoan Cuba and Xaristan will remain open for traffic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael McBride Posted June 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 The United Republic inquires as to whether the strait between Tahoan Cuba and Xaristan will remain open for traffic. The strait will remain open throughout the construction, however, portions will be closed or rerouted as needed. Relevant information can be found on the Department of Trade and Commerce's website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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