Time's Up

[Voodoo Nova]

The main problem here is that they're beginning to get petty concerning a small stretch to water. If they feel they need to protect the canal from the "big mean Tsarist Russia" that's fine, but what danger are power and telephone lines to them?

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"It is their territory, can they not do what they wish with it?"

[JEDCJT]

On this matter, we tend to agree with Slavorussia. They have shown a willingness to compromise...why can Drakoria not seem to do the same?

We second Promised Land's sentiments. Slavorussia has so far shown willingness to compromise, of which the terms are perfectly reasonable, while Drakoria haven't.

They already have

No, they haven't.

[Sargun II]

"It is their territory, can they not do what they wish with it?"

And that territory crosses in the middle of a major civilian city. They are effectively cutting off two halves of a city from each other.

[loannes]

Rostov City is sits on both sides of the don river. Certain things are reasonable, like a no fly zone, but destroying bridges and power lines is not. Civilian infrastructure is not a threat to you. It’s starting to look like you’re just being petty now. The passage is yours the land is not, but we will treat the river and canal like we would treat an embassy since armed guards need to be on hand to keep the water from-- whatever...

Power lines will not be cut; only phone lines.

Bridges will not be completely destroyed; Drakoria will fund a project to replace the bridges with large bascule bridges. The endeavor will take some time to complete, obviously.

We're perfectly capable of defending a hlf mile to either side of the canal. Your guards will be allowed if, and only if, they ar found needed.

On this matter, we tend to agree with Slavorussia. They have shown a willingness to compromise...why can Drakoria not seem to do the same?

My whole issue here is that when a new power transitions in, especially rivals like CSSR to Slavorussia, there tends to be instability. I fear this might cause harm to cargo going through and the more finely tuned mechanical pieces of the canal. We have dropped our claims to the land south of the canal. I'd like to see to it that the claim of the half mile to each side of the canal is dropped.

**Private**

And my hands are tied here. If I try to strongarm too much here, the world hates me. If I let down too much, the large crowds of patriots and jingoists that are in Drakoria start rioting and protesting. It's not a personal thing, it's me trying to prevent internal struggle.

Thats because Drakoria has a legally binding document

This is true.

The main problem here is that they're beginning to get petty concerning a small stretch to water. If they feel they need to protect the canal from the "big mean Tsarist Russia" that's fine, but what danger are power and telephone lines to them?

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Our nav systems in both ships and on the sides of the canal are interrupted by cell signals, and the phone lines could interfere with the more complicated works in a lock on the canal. I'd like to avoid a collision between a battleship and a cruiser.

[Justinian the Mighty]

-el snip-

That makes sense, we’ll agree to that.

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Last night’s false bombardment and the constant propaganda campaign in Rostov City really takes it’s toll on the insurgents. Deprived of sleep and food for days their will to fight is nearly broken. Every time some worn out insurgents surrender they’re immediately interrogated by Slavorussian intelligence. Intelligence agents gain valuable information about insurgent positions and movements. The final remnants of insurgent fighters General Belyakov gives his field commanders authorization to begin clean up operations.

Outside the military’s temporary command building several kilometers to the northeast, the General’s transport helicopter and it’s escort land on the lawn to take him back to Moscow for a meeting with the General Staff. Unbeknownst to the Slavorussians a group of insurgents operating in the town have been watching the building for a few days. They’ve watched as helicopters fly in and out of the secure zone, and relaying information to other insurgent cells.

The helicopters take off from the landing area and fly north along a major highway with the general in tow. Insurgents already set up near the airport where the general is most likely flying, get word that the helicopters are coming their way. They’ve been told not to attack aircraft going in or out of the airport until their allies in Volgograd made their move, but the opportunity to kill the highest ranking military officer in the country is too much to pass up.

General Belyakov and his escort unknowingly fly directly toward the insurgents, and before the pilot of the leading helicopter can react and rpg flies directly into the flight deck and explodes. The second helicopter tries to take evasive actions, but is hit in the tail by another rpg, which sends it spiraling out of control just before it crashes in the streets below, thus ending General Belyakov's long and successful military career in fireball of burning wreckage.

[Subtleknifewielder]

OOC: Oh boy, that's not good...

[Justinian the Mighty]

General Belyakov’s soldiers have little time to mourn the death of their venerated commander. As sun rises over Volgograd communist insurgents take position at a military checkpoint near the city’s main railway station. Communist insurgents know that the train station is one of the main stops for Slavorussian supplies and equipment, taking it over will supply them with weapons, some vehicles, food and medical equipment and even disguises.

Moments before Slavorussian guards change guard shifts, drive a car loaded with explosives into a military checkpoint, killing or injuring the soldiers. With the check point taken out busses loaded with insurgents have a clear path to the train station. The 200 Slavorussian soldiers stationed in the train station soon find themselves under siege from 500 or more insurgents with more making their way to the train terminal. The nearest Slavorussian reinforcements are camping at the airport 15 km northwest of the city, and wont be able to launch a counterattack for another 2 hours. With this in mind insurgents use their superior numbers and rush the train station.

Even though they’re outnumbered the soldiers refuse to surrender and give up the train station. However the insurgents determination pays off. They send wave after wave of men to their deaths, gradually thinning out the number of soldiers guarding the terminal. In less than an hour communist insurgents manage to seize the train station and the valuable military equipment inside. Wanting revenge from the soldiers for inflicting heavy casualties the communist slaughter all but 20 surviving soldiers.

Using abandoned Slavorussian radios insurgent leaders contact General Yudin, the new commander of the Slavorussian forces in the area, to inform him of the 20 hostages, and demand a ransom. The new general complements the insurgents on their victory, but refuses to negotiate for the hostages. Not long after the last transmission between Slavorussians and insurgents a Slavorussian air strike completely destroys the train station with the insurgents, soldiers and equipment inside.

[Justinian the Mighty]

General Peter Yudin is not known for his morality, in fact he’s been reprimanded for using excessive force, and ill-treatment of POW’s in other conflicts. What he is known for is his extreme almost militant dislike of communists and the CSSR especially. He resolves himself to kill every last communist insurgent or communist supporter, but after his last stunt at the Volgograd train station Moscow will surely be keeping a very close eye on him. He quickly has to decide who in the chain of command he can trust, and who could potentially be sending information about his command back to Moscow.

Under orders from General Yudin transports taking captured insurgents from Rostov City to the prison of war camp are told to stay off the main roads. Instead they use a new route, that curves and winds along the Donets River. In many places there‘s side guards on the road, which significantly increases the possibility of “accidents“ happening. The general’s trusted commanders in the area facilitate a number of accidents, killing scores of communist POW’s.

On the battlefield the General’s commanders use equally deadly tactics. Claiming not to be able to understand the Ukrainian dialect commanders order their soldiers to shoot communist insurgents as they try to surrender. All this happening under the noses of Internal Affairs investigators, who lack evidence, witnesses or even any allegations to remove the general from his command.

The General’s slaughter of communist and their supporters forces Igor Kovalenko, one of insurgents leaders to enter secret negotiations with the Slavorussian government. Although he’s reluctant at first, the Prime Minister offers him a light sentence for inciting the rebellion, and the establishment of a semi-autonomous Rostov-Volgograd province, in return for a formal complaint against General Yudin and more importantly convincing other rebel leaders to lay down their arms. He hesitantly agrees and the next day the four other powerful rebel leaders in the region surrender together. Each of the leaders file formal complaints against General Yudin and his commanders for murder and attempted genocide and other crimes against humanity. The doors of a full Internal Affairs investigation are about to be flung open on General Yudin. The question is, how will he react?