Operation Bely Island

[Imperator Azenquor]

The following message is sent to the governments of Slavorussia and Australia, from the Vauleyo-Buryatian Diplomatic Corps:

[quote]
[b]To: Government of Australia
CC: Government of the Slavorussian Empire

Re: Bely Island[/b]
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Due to the instability in Slavorussia and our concern about how that instability could affect our nearby territory (Bely Island) and the inhabitants thereof, the government of Vauleyo-Buryatia has deployed a Naval task force to the island. Under the Darwin Accords, which formally demilitarize Bely Island, we are not able to deploy military personnel or equipment to the island. The task force shall therefore remain off shore until further notice. This diplomatic message serves to inform both the Slavorussian government with whom the Darwin Accords was signed, and the government of Australia in it's capacity of overseeing the operations of the Bely Island Police Force.

Signed,
[b]Miroslav Anyatevich, President of Vauleyo-Buryatia[/b][/quote]


[b]***Classified***[/b]

BNS Zhukov (Aircraft Carrier), BNS Lenin (Destroyer), BNS Medvedev (Destroyer), BNS Dmitri (Frigate) and BNS Leo (Landing Ship) arrive and take up position 3 miles north of Bely Island. The BNS Vodka (Submarine) arrives at Novaya Zemlya.

3,400 soldiers are deployed from the mainland to the bases on Novaya Zemlya.

Edited April 18, 2010 by Imperator Azenquor

[Subtleknifewielder]

[quote]President Anyatevich,

I thank you personally for notifying us of this movement; rest assured you have the our full trust in this matter.

~Anthony Harlem, Grand Duke[/quote]

[Imperator Azenquor]

[b]***Classified***[/b]

7 Military C-130s begin ferrying additional equipment and 250 personnel to Novaya Zemlya, as well as bolstering supplies at the base to support both the base and the Naval task force. The task force itself remains in position, while activity at the two main bases in Novaya Zemlya picks up tremendously.

The Military High Command calls up 20,000 soldiers and 10 OZ units and places them on standby to begin deploying to Novaya Zemlya. The Novaya Zemlya military bases move from DEFCON 4, up to DEFCON 2.5.

Novaya Zemlya's Regional Governor Col. Kharkov is called to Sygh-Varthys for consultations with government officials.

Edited April 19, 2010 by Imperator Azenquor

[Imperator Azenquor]

[b]***Classified***[/b]

[u][b]Novaya Zemlya Air Force Base[/b][/u]

Colonel Kharkov's plane lands at the Novaya Zemlya Air Force Base as he returns from the mainland. Instead of returning to his office, he hands the base commander a classified dossier.

[quote]
[u][b]=Highly Classified Ministry of Defense File=[/b][/u]

[size=5][b][u]Tu-155 Falcon (AWACS)[/b][/u][/size]
[IMG]http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l358/ImperatorAzenquor/VTU155.png[/IMG]

[u][b]Specifications:[/b][/u]

[b]Status:[/b] Preliminary prototype complete
[b]Number Built:[/b] 2
[b]Crew:[/b] 3 (flight crew) 10-12 (mission crew)
[b]Length:[/b] 65.50 m
[b]Wingspan:[/b] 28.80 m
[b]Height:[/b] 10.50 m
[b]Wing area:[/b] 438.0 m²
[b]Empty weight:[/b] 86,000 kg
[b]Max takeoff weight:[/b] 180,000 kg
[b]Powerplant:[/b] 4× BEACo Mk 5 afterburning turbojet, 200 kN each
[b]Fuel capacity:[/b] 70,000 kg

[u][b]Performance[/b][/u]

[b]Maximum speed:[/b] Mach 2,15
[b]Cruise speed:[/b] Mach 2,0
[b]Range:[/b] 6,500 km (3,500 nm, 4,000 mi : 2,920 km with full afterburner)
[b]Service ceiling:[/b] 18,000 m
[b]Rate of climb:[/b] 9,840 ft/min (3,000 m/min)
[b]Wing loading:[/b] 410.96 kg/m²
[b]Thrust/weight:[/b] 0.44

[b][u]Additional Information:[/b][/u]

-Uses Pulse-Doppler RADAR system (Implemented)
-Electronic Support Measures (Yet to be implemented)
-Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS) (Test phase)

[b]NOTE:[/b]
[i]'High Command has ordered both prototype aircraft to be deployed to Novaya Zemlya to take part in military exercises as well as a final round of testing. Base Commanders are ordered to make the necessary preparations'[/i]
[/quote]

Activity at the military bases increases as preparations are made. The task force remains in position off Bely Island, conducting only a few reconnaissance flights near to, but not over the island.

[Imperator Azenquor]

The following message is delivered to the government's of Slavorussia and Australia:

[quote]

The government of Vauleyo-Buryatia requests a meeting with Representatives from the governments of the Slavorussian Empire and the Queendom of Australia to discuss amendments to the [b]Darwin Accords[/b] governing the status of Bely Island.

Signed,
Miroslav Anyatevich, President of Vauleyo-Buryatia
[/quote]

[Subtleknifewielder]

The reply was quickly forthcoming.

[quote]The Duke of Perth will represent Australia in these proceedings.

However, please realize this is the worst time to ask for a Slavorussian representative, as they are in a difficult situation in this present time. Civil war means, rather bluntly, that the leadership is in question.

~HRH, Queen of Australia, Hannah Asgeirsson[/quote]

[Imperator Azenquor]

A swift reply was sent to Australia by the Vauleyo-Buryatian Diplomatic Corps:

[quote]

We understand the nature of the civil strife currently affecting the Slavorussian Empire. It is out of the concern that this instability could extend across into our borders that we feel that the Darwin Accords must be modified. It would therefore be irresponsible of us to attempt to unilaterally modify the treaty without the input of the Slavorussian government. We feel that utilizing the opportunity to amend the treaty now, rather than later would be preferable, as we would have to resort to other less preferred options to ensure the security of our territory and the nearby areas.

It is also better to amend the treaty to include the realities of the situation on both sides of the border, rather than canceling it outright.

Signed,
Miroslav Anyatevich, President of Vauleyo-Buryatia

[/quote]

Edited April 23, 2010 by Imperator Azenquor

[Subtleknifewielder]

[quote]I realize this. However, for the very same reasons, it may be difficult to find any Slavorussion with the proper authority to negotiate.

~HRH, Queen of Australia, Hannah Asgeirsson
[/quote]

OOC: You can post the guy's arrival anytime you wish, or we can wait for Justinian's reply.