Manetheren Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 (edited) [img]http://www.andrewcusack.com/net/wp-content/uploads/dublin_gpoeaster.jpg[/img] A crowd of 200,000 gathers in Cruachan to hear An Taoiseach, Sean O Deaghaidh address the nation [IMG]http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/2386/displayimage12.jpg[/IMG] Sean O Deaghaidh, tired looking but firm begins to address the crowd In a long series of very fierce battles, now on this front, now on that, fighting on three fronts at once, battles fought by air squads and brigades and naval ships against an equal or sometimes larger number of the enemy, and fought very fiercely on old ground so many of us knew so well, our losses in men exceed 30,000 in killed, wounded and missing. I take this occasion for expressing the sympathy of the ation with those who have suffered bereavement or are still anxious. The Prime Minister is not here today. His son has been killed, and many here have felt private affliction of the sharpest form, but I would say about the missing -- we have had a large number of wounded come home safely to this country -- there may be very many reported missing who will come back home some day. These losses will impose further delay on the expansion of our military strength. That expansion has not been proceeding as fast as we had hoped. The best of all we had to give has been given to the Tahoan Armed Forces and although they had not the number of tanks and some articles of equipment which were desirable they were a very well and finely equipped army. They had the first fruits of all our industry had to give. That has gone and now here is further delay. How long it will be, how long it will last depends upon the exertions which we make on this land. An effort, the like of which has never been seen in our records, is now being made. Work is proceeding night and day. Sundays and week days. Capital and labor have cast aside their interests, rights and customs and put everything into the common stock. Already the flow of munitions has leaped forward. There is no reason why we should not in a few months overtake the sudden and serious loss that has come upon us without retarding the development of our general program. Nevertheless, our thankfulness at the escape of our army with so many men, and the thankfulness of their loved ones, who passed through an agonizing week, must not blind us to the fact that what happened in Hawaii and Cuba is a colossal military disaster. The Hawaiian Garrison has been weakened, the Cuban Army has been lost and a large part of those fortified lines upon which so much faith was reposed has gone, and many valuable mining districts and factories have passed into the enemy's possession. The whole of the central Pacific ports are in his hands, with all the strategic consequences that follow from that, and we must expect another blow to be struck almost immediately at us or at our allies. We were told that they have plans for invading our home. This has often been thought of before. When Lincoln lay in the MidWest for a year with his cavalry and his Grand Army, some one told him there were bitter weeds in California. There certainly were and a good many more of them have since been returned. The whole question of defense against invasion is powerfully affected by the fact that we have for the time being in this land incomparably more military forces than we had in the last war. But his will not continue. We shall not be content with a defensive war. We have our duty to our Allies. We have to reconstitute and build up the Militia again under its gallant . All this is en train. But now I feel we must put our defense in this land into such a high state of organization that the fewest possible numbers will be required to give effectual security and that the largest possible potential offensive effort may be released. On this we are now engaged. It would be very convenient to enter upon this subject in secret sessions. The government would not necessarily be able to reveal any great military secrets, but we should like to have our discussions free and without the restraint imposed by the fact that they would be read the next day by the enemy. The government would benefit by the views expressed by the Nation. I understand that some request is to be made on this subject, which will be readily acceded to by the government. We have found it necessary to take measures of increasing stringency, not only against enemy aliens and suspicious characters of other nationalities but also against citizens who may become a danger or a nuisance should the war be transported to the Tahoe Republic. I know there are a great many people affected by the orders which we have made who are people affected by the orders which we have made who are passionate enemies of the Pacificans. I am very sorry from them, but we cannot, under the present circumstances, draw all the distinctions we should like to do. If parachute landings were attempted and fierce nights followed, those unfortunate people would be far better out of the way for their own sake as well as ours. There is, however, another class for which I feel not the slightest sympathy. Parliament has given us powers to put down fifth column activities with the strongest hand, and we shall use those powers subject to the supervision and correcting of the Senate without hesitation until we are satisfied and more than satisfied that this malignancy in our midst has been effectually stamped out. Turning once again to the question of invasion, there has, I will observe, never been a period in all those long centuries of which we boast when an absolute guarantee against invasion, still less against serous raids, could have been given to our people. In the days of Lincoln the same wind which might have carried his armies across the Great Plains might have driven away a defending force. There is always the chance, and it is that chance which has excited and befooled the imaginations of many continental tyrants. We are assured that novel methods will be adopted, and when we see the originality, malice and ingenuity of aggression which our enemy displays we may certainly prepare ourselves for every kind of novel stratagem and every kind of brutal and treacherous manoeuvre. I think no idea is so outlandish that it should not be considered and viewed with a watchful, but at the same time steady, eye. We must never forget the solid assurances of sea power and those which belong to air power if they can be locally exercised. I have myself full confidence that if all do their duty and if the best arrangements are made, as they are being made, we shall prove ourselves once again able to defend our island home, ride out the storms of ware outlive the menace of tyranny, if necessary, for years, if necessary, alone. At any rate, that is what we are going to try to do. that is the resolve of Tahoan People, every man of them. that is the will of Parliament and the nation. The Tahoe Republic and Federated States of America, linked together in their cause and their need, will defend to the death their native soils, aiding each other like good comrades to the utmost of their strength, even though a large tract of Europe and many old and famous States have fallen or may fall into the grip of the Enemy and all the odious apparatus of communist rule. I have, with the advice and consent of Parliament signed a nationwide conscription into law. All men aged 15-55 are to serve in the National Militia, supporting and standing alongside the Regular Armed Forces until such time the crisis is past. I have, in my power as Commander in Chief, dissolved Parliament and released its members to return home to serve in the Militia, or if they are to old, assist in its command. We shall not flag nor fail. We shall go on to the end. We shall fight in Hawaii and on the seas and oceans; we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air. We shall defend our land whatever the cost may be; we shall fight on beaches, landing grounds, in fields, in streets and on the hills. We shall never surrender and even if, which I do not for the moment believe, this land or a large part of it were subjugated and starving, then our friends beyond the seas, armed and guarded by the Tahoan Fleet, will carry on the struggle until in God's good time the our New Home with all its power and might, sets forth to the liberation and rescue of the Old. OOC: I'll respond with military moves by Tuesday. Maybe earlier if you are nice and lucky. Edited April 23, 2010 by Emperor Mudd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triyun Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Chairman X smiled as he heard the speech. "Their leader is a true warrior. Though our allies are on the other side of this conflict, we must respect his tenacity." he said to the military officers in his quarters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Executive Minister Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 [i]"Regardless of anyone's reasons in this war, the Nation of Nod will always respect and honour those who are so willing to defend themselves despite the odds stacked against them. We salute the Tahoean people and hope that you spare no quarter against your foes, as any warrior culture would have it."[/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 "We applaud O'Deaghaidh's speech. We shall fight to the very end to defend our Tahoan ally. We shall not surrender." [b]CLASSIFIED[/b] As soon they listened to the Tahoan President's speech, New Englander citizens and soldiers immediately felt a connection with their Tahoan brethren. They were now determined to fight to the very end, even to the point of destruction. All over New England, and especially the front lines at southern Virginia, the troops now fought with increasing ferocity, recklessness, and utmost courage. The Northern Republic invaders would see that. As rumors of revolution began to circulate around New England, the FBIS embarked upon a campaign to find these responsible for "libel", a crime that now constituted high treason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael McBride Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Corrado Bazzani tapped his chin thoughtfully. There was opportunity here, he believed. It was time to act, to make a stand. **CLASSIFIED** To: Tahoe Republic From: Italian Federation RE: War Mr. O'Deaghaidh, I wish to devise a peace between our two nations. The Italian people have never had any quarrel with the Tahoe Republic. The only reason we entered into this war in the first place was to satisfy the Americans in our military who felt wronged by the Tahoe Republic with the falling of their old nation. I say let bygones be bygones. They have taken Midway, losing no soldiers of our own nor killing any of yours. Their thirst for war has been satisfied. We do not wish to see the fall of the Tahoe Republic. We wish to send a warning to those who would attack you on your homelands to leave you be. Should the Tahoe Republic pledge to restrict their lands only to the lower continental lands of North America (OOC: a.k.a. modern-day US lands), we will work to assure that the no Tahoe Republic homelands are taken. Signed, Corrado Bazzani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamthey Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 (edited) "Your bravado and character in the face of such odds earns you my personal respect. While I cannot say I wish you luck against the forces set upon you, those of my family among them; I can say that I will remember this moment in history, and the virtues you have extolled." - Michael Atrevier, Crown Prince of Greater Pacifica. Edited April 23, 2010 by iamthey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiser Martens Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 "Hail to those that fight. Defeated or victorious, right or wrong, the determination of this defense will enter history as a legend. Towards warriors, we can only show our respect. I am confident that the Nordlandic Tahoeans will do their part to defend their new Homeland. They will fall and they will be honored." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 "At least one cannot say that the Tahoan's lack courage, even if I don't agree with their policies on a personal level. Were I in their situation, I hope I would be as stouthearted." ~Marshal George Hammond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberstein Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 "The Tahoeans truly show Sisu and brotherhood with their willingness to stand and fight in the face of insurmountable odds. I've never fully agreed with their policies, though their Anti-Colonialism stance is noble, but today I respect every Tahoean who fights." - Minister Jarno Nikulainen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Enema Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 OOC: Sits back and watches the charge for peace. IC: "Fight hard and kill as many of them as you can." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutai Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 OOC:Does the same,but prays for the war to last longer. Kachiyuri while he was still in Asia,wacths the news in a 5 star hotel somewhere in Hong Kong starts to have a feeling that peace will try to end the war. "Damn, why do countries always want absolute peace when they strive great hatred towards each other in the first place,sigh well I don't care my worries is how im going to get to Tasmania. With that he grabs some whine and continued to wacth the news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoot Zoot Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Private to President of Tahoe To M.r O'Deaghaidh, RE: your speach Your words come from the mouth of reason and logic, they stir my heart in my breast. To face an array such as the Coalition, and not shake, or show doubt in your abilities draws the respect of the entire Empire and our soldiers. I am honoured to have, as morbib as it sounds, my first war against a first world nation, against Tahoe. Sincerley Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte I Canadian Empire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurius Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Throughout the Athenian Federation this message was received with respect and outrage against the government, something unseen happened. Thousands of people of all ethnicities marched on the streets condemning the war and the involvement of Athenian forces. Even within the Assembly and Magistrate support was divided with more and more people turning against the invasion. Under pressure of the Assembly the President would formulate the following letter to the Federated States of America. [quote]To the government of the Federated States of America, As a good president I am here to serve my people, my people have decided they do not desire a long war on unethical grounds therefore I'd like to propose a cease fire until a more permanent peace agreement can be made. As a sign of good will our Battlefleet has turned off their weapon systems and is returning home. The same counts for the Bomber Squadrons. I hope you will consider this offer so the war can have a speedy end. President Nikita Akhatova.[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Enema Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 "The war must have been ethical when those folks weren't resisting," laughs a random person on the street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 [quote name='Centurius' date='23 April 2010 - 01:37 AM' timestamp='1272015442' post='2271874'] Throughout the Athenian Federation this message was received with respect and outrage against the government, something unseen happened. Thousands of people of all ethnicities marched on the streets condemning the war and the involvement of Athenian forces. Even within the Assembly and Magistrate support was divided with more and more people turning against the invasion. Under pressure of the Assembly the President would formulate the following letter to the Federated States of America. [/quote] The Athenian government would receive a reply from the Department of State: [quote][color="#000000"]TO: Nikita Akhatova, President of the Athenian Federation FROM: Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Secretary of Defense Greetings, With the interests of restoring, and establishing herein, peaceful relations between our two nations, we accept your offer of a ceasefire. We look forward to see peace prevail over North America once again, though I am not sure if any other of your allies will consider such a course of action. Nevertheless, we thank you for your offer and your goodwill. This shall not be forgotten. With regards, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Secretary of State [i]/s/[/i][/color][/quote] [b]CLASSIFIED[/b] Captains of all New Englander naval ships received new orders from the Department of State not to fire upon any Athenian ships, and if they were already doing so, to cease such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoot Zoot Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 [quote]TO: Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Secretary of Defense FROM: Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte I of the Canadian Empire Our quarrel is not with you, however unfortunatly, our declaration on Tahoe, defines that we are in a defacto state of war. However, due to where my war is being fought we have not had the honour of combatting troops of the FSA. Moreover, I would like to keep it this way, we have no "beef" with the FSA unlike our allies, and so request a state of ceasefire be declared between our two nations. Ill accept with regret if you decline my offer Sir, but it would be in both nations interests. Its one less front for us both, less human life is lost in the machine that is war. Sincerley Emperor Bonaparte I[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEDCJT Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 The Canadian Government would receive a telegram from Roosevelt: [quote][color="#000000"]TO: Napoleon Bonaparte I, Emperor of the Canadian Empire FROM: Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Secretary of Defense Greetings, It is good to know that the Canadian Empire has no hostile intentions against us, and it is in our interests to achieve peace between our two nations. The reason war has broke out between us, despite the fact that no fighting have ever occurred between our troops, was because we were merely honoring our treaty with Tahoe. On that note, we accept your offer of ceasefire, but we also would like for you to do the same to Tahoe. Attacking Tahoe would be contrary to a ceasefire because we would not stand by idly and let our ally be attacked. With regards, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Secretary of State [i]/s/[/i][/color][/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoot Zoot Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 [quote]To Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Secretary of Defense From Napoleon Bonaparte I, Emperor of the Canadian Empire I must apologise, as I cannot agree to those terms, We have never agreed with Tahoan policies, and the way they throw their weight around the world, and only seem to issue out proclamations, or news only comes out of Tahoe, when they are issuing threats, on the verge of war, or expanding their influence. Our only goal in this war, is not to eradicate Tahoe, but to release a section of Alaska and place it under Canadian control, and for the Wilson Empire, who is fighting along side of us, to get the rest of the region. The reason behind that move is simply because Tahoe "skrewed" the Wilson Empire over when they declared independance, they understood to be getting Alaska as a whole, but they didnt, and only got what they have now, which as you can imagine, created sour grapes. If some form of agreement could be made over Alaska between my Nation, the Wilson Empire and Tahoe, I would be more than happy to sign a ceasefire with the Tahoan regime, but only if those terms are met unfortunatly. When you declare on a Nation like Tahoe, you cross the point of no return, "its berlin or bust" as the saying goes. Thankyou for a speedy response Sincerley Emperor Bonaparte I[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maelstrom Vortex Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 (edited) In response to the announcement the Consul of Arms of the Imperial Guard ordered forces which had landed and occupied Los Angeles to entrench and the combat engineers were rapidly working on reverse engineering some of the technology of the Tahoan war machine in order to make any attempt to dislodge them from the city as painful and agonizing as possible. In the mean time, a giant flag of the old Dragon Empire and the Dragon Cult was unfurled down the front of the U.S. bank building as if to invite, "Come get some." Many miles off the coast a portion of the sea-crawler network which had been magnetically attached to the hulls of Australian warships began to detach and move in closer to the shore preparing for the receipt of launch and engagement instructions. About 300 missiles were activated, on-call, and in-range. Edited April 24, 2010 by Maelstrom Vortex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzydog Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 [quote]To: Sean O Deaghaidh From: Tojo Hideko Tahoe, Your speach was truly heart warming and showed how brave and strong you were to standup with your beliefs and fight back. This one simple reason is why we believe we are not going to fight you. We are secretly hoping this conflict ends in a ceasefire, as you are a mighty and honorable. NTR respects and bows to this amazing nation of honor and dignity. Sincerley, Tojo Hideko, NTR Top General[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maelstrom Vortex Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 (edited) In further preparations the Tasmanians decided that if the Tahoans wanted their city back it'd have to be taken from their cold-dead hands. They began to prepare the city for an asymmetrical battle, using everything from mines to remote attack systems relying on motion detectors. The engineers were instructed to be "as innovative as possible". The following bridge systems in Los Angeles County were also rigged with explosives for a possible "scorched earth" retreat. Vincent Thomas Bridge Los Angeles 1964 Span: 6,500 Ft. Gerald Desmond Bridge Long Beach 1968 Span: 5,134 Ft. Commodore Schuyler F. Heim Lift Bridge Long Beach 1946 Span: 3,976 Ft. The City's extensive aqueduct and sewage systems were also rigged. So were the major import/export terminals in the bay area. If they were forced to fight, the City of Los Angeles would face suffering not caused by many previous major earthquakes so dire was the arrangement and methodical planning of the demolitions engineers of the Tasmanian Imperial Guard. Motto, "We think like Devils. We fight like Devils." Division's heraldry: Tasmanian Devil Cartoon character arm badge. [img]http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y8m29ZLX5ag/SKfCfDtG72I/AAAAAAAABUQ/UdgRRmAXpzU/s400/TASMANIAN+DEVIL+COLOR+ART.jpg[/img] Update: As an important note.. the Hollywood sign was also prepared with explosives and pyrotechnics. Edited April 24, 2010 by Maelstrom Vortex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owned-You Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 [b]President Moshum[/b] "[i]I can only admire the tenacity Tahoe has displayed in the face of overwhelming odds. It's quite refreshing to see a man with character and backbone leading a nation no matter the odds. I can only hope you make it through this fine, and offer respect from one leader to another as I know how stressful this service can be, but by golly honor is enough to save any man; even from impossibilities."[/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maelstrom Vortex Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 News Commentator Billy Bob on the TNN (Tasmanian News Network) responded to all the international hype of how "Honorable and Noble" the Tahoans were being about their situation on 'Politics Today' by saying, "You know... if I had half the world's guns aimed at me.. and only one ally really willing to stand at my back.. I think I'd be acting all Honorable and Noble too. Pity they didn't think of that BEFORE the war started. That said, and I ain't even started on the rumors o Concentration Camps coming out of former Tahoan held regions. I mean.. gimme the world's smallest violin and let's play a tune for these poor, civil, peace loving, pure of heart, and civil-liberties protecting folk. In the mean time, I've a clean burning replacement for petrol to sell ya.. here.. let me just go to the bathroom to fill this cup first and I'll be back with tha goods. Have your wallets ready." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silhouette Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 The 'honour and nobility' of the Tahoan address was lost on NSW troops on the ground. Most of them quickly retreated to the naval station, where there were at least some rudimentary defences that they began shoring up. They were hardly well dug in, and if the Tahoan Militia attacked [i]en-masse, [/i]then they would be in serious trouble. The only small comfort was that they had a brigade of armour in support, and constant over-watch from the four battleships, and two aircraft carriers that were stationed in the bay. While they may not be able to hold the city outright, they would be able to deny them the most important piece of real estate, or make them pay with a lot of spilled blood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 (edited) While the Tasmanian troops might not have been able to pull off all their plans alone...they did not have to. Eight thousand brave troops helped them rig the city for destruction. It might have taken some time, but they were determined to make the Tahoans pay for every inch of ground they might retake. The remaining thousand were split between patrols to keep the city orderly, and throwing up what defenses they could.The thousand remaining behind in Hawaii perhormed similar tasks, and the fleet moved close enough to the west coast as to be able to provide fire and air support for the Australian troops. Edited April 24, 2010 by Subtleknifewielder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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