Scotland DoW

[Comrade]

International Waters

En-Route to Gibraltar

Molakian Merchant Fleet

Captain Petrov of the Molakian Merchant Ship Romanov and his fleet steam full speed to the straits, en route to get fuel and food from their usual supplies.

"No sense renegging on deals eh?" he says to his first mate. The fleet will arrive at the straits in an hour or so.

[Voodoo Nova]

"The United Mechodamian States (OOC:EDIT: Fixed) seem to be forgetting one major detail: Norway's half of the straits of Gibraltar remain open to our allies and all whom are willing to acquire transit permits. We are unhappy to see this shift by several nations, yourselves included, in attempting to infringe on Norwegian sovereignty by attempting to close the whole of the straits. We will air this reminder once: Any attempt to stop our ships, military or otherwise, or to close our waters for us, for whatever reason, will be met with, at the least, opposition, and at the most, it will constitute an act of war. That is all."

"You shouldn't be in Africa in the first place."

[Lavo]

OOC:

Not saying that this is what Lavo is doing, but just because its Norway's waters doesnt mean he cant still close the straits

OOC: This what I said I was doing, to clarify. Edit: And like I said earlier, Norway has full passage, for any and all of its ships.

Edited January 18, 2010 by Lavo_2

[The FSM]

OOC: I thought you had closed the whole thing. I didnt want to be putting words in your mouth if that wasnt the case though

[Lavo]

OOC: I thought you had closed the whole thing. I didnt want to be putting words in your mouth if that wasnt the case though

OOC: Nope, you were right.

[comrade nikonov]

OOC: Way too much OOC. Theres a thread for that.

IC: On the next day, planes were reloaded and another 45 Sizzler ASMs were prepped and launched at the Louisianan Fleet.

In other news, an ICBM was launched from Belarus. Carrying 5 bunker-buster conventional-munition warheads, they were aimed at piercing Louisianan armored positions in Spain.

[Centurius]

OOC: It's a quarantine, not a blockade, re-read Justinian's posts.

Ooc: fancy word for selective blockade and a similar violation of sovereignty, especially in waters the blockader doesn't even control

[Justinian the Mighty]

Ooc: fancy word for selective blockade and a similar violation of sovereignty, especially in waters the blockader doesn't even control

ooc: Address these concerns ic.

ic: The Slavorussian Empire has, among other things, a moral obligation to prevent the use of American weapons against Europeans inhabitants. By acting as a shield for Europe against foreign weapons we are limiting the scope of death and destruction that would otherwise occur. We will not apologize, will not compromise and will not stand down when the lives of our friends and fellow Europeans are at risk. -Prime Minister Medvedev in a speech to Parliament.

[Il Terra Di Agea]

OOC: This what I said I was doing, to clarify. Edit: And like I said earlier, Norway has full passage, for any and all of its ships.

OOC: Alright, going to reply IC to this, as I have little to say OOC, as you aren't breaking any rules and the like

IC: "We will give out one final notice to Rebel Army: We do not want to get involved in any sort of Conflict. We recognise that you are trying to halt hostilities, but we are, to say the least, unhappy that you are trying to do it via infringement of Norwegian sovereignty. We wish for this war to end as much as you do, however, if you do not remove ships from out waters, we will be forced to fire upon them. We do not want violence, or war, or death, but we do want your military vessels out of our sovereign waters. We also would like to note, for all the talk about nations violating the sovereignty of Spain, we find it rather disappointing that you are violating ours."

OOC: Voodoo, I'm getting to your comment. Will edit it into here later.

[Lavo]

"We wish for this war to end as much as you do, however, if you do not remove ships from out waters, we will be forced to fire upon them."

"Shoot on them and we will respond. You will not like the results."

SIC

The third CVBG on stand-by has been set to sea. The CAGs of the CVs have been put on stand-by for deployment. 16 000 of the 20 000 troops in Gibraltar are loading onto transports. One CVBG, which will be escorting 400 000 troops and armour, sets sail for Gibraltar as soon as the troops are loaded onto transports. The RA's Defcon has been lowered to 2.

***Message to the Republic***

"Chances are, Norway will start a war with us soon. Do you wish to aid us, and thus reunify with the rest of your North African brethren?"

[SpacingOutMan]

SIC

All ships in the Atlantic assisting the Rebel Army have been put on high alert, but will only assist in the defense of all RA ships and will not participate in any aggressive action.

[Sargun II]

At twenty-five evenly spaced out points around the Norwegian African border, twenty thousand troops gathered along with a hundred and twenty-five tanks. Assault helicopters and two squadrons of F-46 fighter-bombers, redirected from the Louisianian base (which no longer needed as much protection), went to each location. In addition, two long-range EMP-missiles were kept ready to launch at each location. Tents were pitched quickly in order to accommodate officers and the like. Along the central ten points, about thirty mobile MLRS systems were kept ready and about ten mobile AA systems ready for operation were being repaired.

The points were about ten miles from the Norwegian border.

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Edited January 18, 2010 by Sargun

[The FSM]

OOC: For reference^

IC:

The Coast of Valencia, 100 km from the Valencian Fleet

A slight rain fell from the cloudy sky, the rumble of thunder echoed from far to the West. Admiral Acbari stood on the bridge of the SLS Aosta and examined the combined strength of the Sicilian 2nd and 3rd Fleets. To the Aosta's port side sat the carrier SLS Admiral Abruzzi, much smaller in stature compared to the Aosta. Protecting the carriers were the four Armageddon Class Battlecruisers, the SLS Armageddon, Mars, Ares, and Rapture; the combined number of missiles carried on the ships made them a formidable force when confronted individually, and even more fearsome when confronted together.

About 30km in front of where the Aosta sat, Amdiral Acbari could barely make out the line of Assault Destroyers, Guided Missile Cruisers, Frigates, and Corvettes that made up the defensive screen for the 'big guns' of the fleet. Acbari thought about how ironic it was that the ships were still referred to as the bug guns, even though naval artillery was rarely used in modern combat.

Though he could not see them he knew that the submarines of the Typhoon Wolfpack were assembled 15 km south of the Valencian fleets position. With AWACS providing the Fleet with up to the second radar and sonar information (thanks to the number of sonobuoys that had been dropped in the area earlier), Admiral Acbari had a fairly clear picture of the Valencian fleet that faced him.

Reports indicated that the opening salvo of M-1000's he had fired earlier from Cap Corse the day before had had a fairly strong impact on the Valencian fleet. One of their destroyers was in the process of sinking while damage control crews appeared to be fighting a series of blazes on board on the the Valencian aircraft carriers. He was not sure the Valencian's knew of their location, so he would try and retain that advantage as long as possible.

"Captain, put the Aosta's birds in the air. Establish a rally point at Bravo-1 Charlie. Have them form up there before heading West to attack the enemy fleet. On return make sure they proceed to the rally point before coming home, I dont want to have our pilots lead those !@#$%^&* right to us when they run out of fuel. And put the Sea-Hawks in the air too, if one of those enemy subs shows up I dont want to be caught in a trap.

Commander Leclerc has his instructions correct?"

"Aye Admiral, Commander Leclerc sent us a coded signal via one of the sonobuoys that he would commence his attack at 1300 hrs sir. And I will make preparations to have the aircraft up immediately sir. Any orders for the craft on the Admiral Abruzzi sir?"

"No Captain, tell them to keep their planes ready to take off on short notice. I plan to keep them in reserve in case the Valencians send plane our way. Given the pickets and our AWACS we'll have plenty of notice to get craft in the air, no need to waste fuel waiting."

Minutes later the Aosta began disgorging her complement of 70 multirole aircraft. In wings of three they made their way North to rally point B-1C, once all the craft had assembled they fanned out into attack formation and streaked towards the enemy fleet. Some aircraft chose to fly low, close to the surf, to try and elude radar detection as long as possible. Right as the clock struck 1300hrs the air forces came within range of the Valencian fleet, the craft low to the surf fired salvo's of A-61 missiles, a smaler version of the M-1000 designed for use by aircraft in anti-ship operations. The 12 missiles streaked towards the lonely Valencian Destroyer. With their missiles launched the aircraft climbed to gain altitude and join the air battle that was soon to come.

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Beneath the waves

Commander Leclerc stood on the bridge of the SLS-S Ragusa, lead ship of the Typhoon Wolfpack, and examined the ships clock. 1300hrs, time to commence the attack. Although he could not communicate with the other two submarines in his pack, it did not matter. Both had already been given their orders before they were in range of Valencian sonar and he knew that at this moment, the captains on the other ships would be moving their boats forward to strike.

With the aircraft from the Aosta dealing with the lone remaining Valencian destroyer, the subs would be left to deal with Valencia's two remaining aircraft carriers. The Ragusa would take the lead in finishing off the limping Valencian CV that had already been damaged heavily by Sicilian missile strikes. The Catania and Vittoria would focus their efforts on sinking the other CV. Their orders were strict, enemy submarines were in the area, once their first salvo of torpedoes were fired they would turn and leave the scene, heading South before rejoining Admiral Acbari and the main fleet.

"Flood tubes 1 through 10, full power to the AIP. Once we are in range I want a firing solution for the far carrier drawn up and entered into the computers."

"Aye Commander. The firing solution has been locked in and tubes 1-10 have been flooded. Time to optimal firing range... 20 seconds."

"Very good Lieutenant, open the outer doors and prepare to fire on my mark."

"Doors for tubes 1-10 are open sir. Optimal firing range achieved in 5...4...3...2...1...mark."

"Fire all torpedoes."

"Torpedoes 1-10 are away sir, all torpedo's are on track. Inertial and sonar guidance systems on all torpedo's are active and locked sir. Torpedoes are armed."

"Very well, we're done here. Close the doors and make heading due South, full AIP. Have the crew reload the tubes 1, 3, 4, and 6 as well."

OOC: So thats 12 missiles aimed at just your destroyer, 10 torpedoes (2x 650mm, 6x 533mm, 2x 324mm) aimed at your damaged carrier and 20 torpedoes (4x 650mm, 12x 533mm, 4x 324mm) aimed at your other carrier. Plus 70 planes around your fleet, anti-sub warfare choppers are hovering around my fleet and my submarines are retreating South at full stealth

[Lynneth]

*Classified*

With the new (and overdue) ally Norway being potentially threatened, the fleet turned around again, now really making its way to Gibraltar.

A message was sent the governments of Norway and Rebel Army.

"Hello.

We request that Rebel Army ships leave Norway's waters. In turn, we will position our ship in the Strait of Gibraltar to let only those through where Norway and Rebel Army agree to let them through. All others would be stopped by our fleet.

Is this an acceptable to prevent any conflict between your two nations?"

[Il Terra Di Agea]

"Hello.

We request that Rebel Army ships leave Norway's waters. In turn, we will position our ship in the Strait of Gibraltar to let only those through where Norway and Rebel Army agree to let them through. All others would be stopped by our fleet.

Is this an acceptable to prevent any conflict between your two nations?"

"We, of course, agree. We do not want war with Rebel Army, and if if we can come to a mutually agreed upon method to maintain our sovereignty without spreading more war through Europe, we will agree to it."

[DeSchaine]

OOC: In light of the recent posts in the GM court thread, my attack is back on. Pravus, please RP your losses.

[Voodoo Nova]

"We, of course, agree. We do not want war with Rebel Army, and if if we can come to a mutually agreed upon method to maintain our sovereignty without spreading more war through Europe, we will agree to it."

"You'll be bringing the war to Africa, which is not the place for this war and is not the place for European influence."

[Comrade]

Molakian Merchant Fleet

Gibraltar

"Gibraltar Control, this is MMS Romanov, Requesting clearence to enter Straits with fleet."

[Lavo]

"Hello.

We request that Rebel Army ships leave Norway's waters. In turn, we will position our ship in the Strait of Gibraltar to let only those through where Norway and Rebel Army agree to let them through. All others would be stopped by our fleet.

Is this an acceptable to prevent any conflict between your two nations?"

"We do believe that we are handling the matter of the Straits well. As such, we must respond with a no, but we do commend your attempts to ensure war does not happen."

SIC

The order to dispatch troop transports with a CVBG escort have been slashed, all said ships are to remain in port. All of the RN's submarines have been send out though, and will patrol Rebel Army's Med coastline.

Non-SIC Edit:

"MMS Romanov, Rebel Navy here, you are all clear to pass through."

Edited January 18, 2010 by Lavo_2

[Il Terra Di Agea]

"You'll be bringing the war to Africa, which is not the place for this war and is not the place for European influence."

"We must ask how trying to end any possible hostilities with Rebel Army through diplomacy would be bringing a war to Africa. If anything, it is trying to cut it off before it can begin."

[Voodoo Nova]

"We must ask how trying to end any possible hostilities with Rebel Army through diplomacy would be bringing a war to Africa. If anything, it is trying to cut it off before it can begin."

"You shouldn't be influencing African land. Through your own influence, you are putting Africans at risk."

[Comrade]

"Rebel Army Command, this is MMS Romanov, We are requesting permission from Norwegian Control."

[Uberstein]

"Now we have Rebel Army showing truely that might makes right, screw morality! They throw their weight around cause they know that they have lots of it! Violating other nation's waters with military vessels for their own selfish needs, amazing how they can claim to be moral and do this at the same time. Then again, what do you expect of the good ol' Imperalist Rebel Army?"

-Finnish "Radio Rightway"

[Lavo]

"Rebel Army Command, this is MMS Romanov, We are requesting permission from Norwegian Control."

"Our apologies, we were not sure whom you were contacting, but we heard it over open channels and thus replied."

[Comrade]

"Nothing to apologize for RA Control, but we do thank you for passage on your side if Traffic becomes a problem."

Petrov gets on the Local Fleet Radio.

"Alright men. We are entering the War Zone. Seal all non essential areas off and prepare for anything. If one ship goes down, next ship stops for it but others keep going. We cannot become a sitting target for anyone."