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| Comrade Queen | Feb 7 2012, 05:24 PM Post #51 |
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While the Alexandrians made camp, hoping to hold out against the Scythirian assault, the Scythirians completed their cutoff toward the Caspian coast. Scythirian soldiers became almost amused by the Alexandrian antics, as it was Scythirus that held the tactical advantage. While the army continued launching mortars and rockets and firing tank shells and bullets into the Alexandrian lines, the air force continued dropping bombs with great vengeance and killing and maiming hundreds. If Alexanderhaven's army thought it could outlast the Scythirians here, it was sorely mistaken. Meanwhile, the Scythirian retaliatory advance into Alexanderhaven's borders was underway. Legions of the Sacred Holy Empire's soldiers and armored vehicles crossed the border line and marched through the shortest path to the Alexandrian capital. On the way, the Scythirian air force made quick air raids to bomb the power plants of the cities inbetween border and capital, creating huge blackouts, so that the ground forces could more easily seize control of them. Once again the presumptuous Alexandrians would know Scythirus' wrath. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ambassador Grazzan's limousine arrived at the imperial palace in Constantinople and immediately he hurried within and demanded to see the Roman Emperor. "I'm sorry, Ambassador, but the Emperor is currently in audience with the delegates from Russia and Alexanderhaven," the administrator told him. "Then I'm not too late!" the Ambassador declared. "I demand to be admitted to this audience. The stability of Roman and Scythirian relations depends on it!" |
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| Kasnyia | Feb 7 2012, 05:39 PM Post #52 |
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The arrogance of the Scythiran Army was curtailed handily at the home front. The power stations were returned to functionality within hours and the Scyhirans kept back with them gaining only a few kilometers. The base along the Caspian coast held out well enough that they made a breakout back south to meet up with another troop contingent being sent north. With Al-Adlib forces causing disarray to Scythiran logistics, this made Alexanderhaven's job easier. |
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| NRE | Feb 13 2012, 04:10 PM Post #53 |
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Moscow, Russia... Posted Image The foot steps echoed furiously down the hallway of the Grand Kremlin Palace as Prince Anton Leiven, Minister of Defense came rushing towards the Tsar's office. He'd just come from the Ministry of Defense building or more specifically the office of intelligence, some distance away and almost cause one or more accidents as his limo was order to arrive at the Kremlin without delay. Rushing from the limo while it was still rolling towards the entrance he rushed in, folder in hand and up the stairs. Coming to the lobby just before the Tsar's office he told his majesty's personal secretary to let him in without delay. A short call over the intercom and the Prince was shown into the office and announced. Alexei, seated just behind his desk, rose and welcomed the Prince by offering him a seat. "Prince Anton to what do I owe this most unexpected visit" said the Tsar. "Your majesty we've just received satellite imagery and intelligence reports from Alexanderhaven that war has just broken out between Alexanderhaven and Scythirus." "WAR you say!" Alexei's face was stunned as the words fell out of his mouth. "How could this have happen with such short notice?" "We do not know all the particulars your majesty" said the Prince, reasonably out of breath. "However, intelligence picked up Alexanderhaven soldiers moving north of their border towards the Caspian. In recent days we also picked up an increased presence of Scythirian soldiers in this region as well. We are current operating under the assumption that both powers are attempting to occupy near the same area." The Prince laid out computer print offs of the photos so far taken before continuing. "Our last sweep of the area showed two forces in combat. We've also picked up increase communication traffic between Scythirus and Alexanderhaven as well as Scythirus and the Roman Empire. We've yet tracked these communications yet and we've also received an unverified report that the Scythirian ambassador to Constantinople has within the last hour or so left his embassy for the Emperor's palace. Again, we have yet been able to confirm that but regardless your majesty, the message here is clear....Alexanderhaven and Scythirus is at war." Alexei stood from his desk, the Prince having not sat down the entire time simply stood in silence. Moving from his desk the Tsar went to the large window not far from his desk. Its bullet-proof glass allowed the ruler and his father before him to simply stare out as they were deep in thought. Logistically getting soldiers to that part of the world would be difficult at best. Then there were the political problems of such a conflict as well as the mounting force of the Scythirian Empire. Russia had bested them before and failed to win victory when it was most necessary. That was the failure of Alexei's father Paul, a failure Alexei swore never to repeat. Though Russia had grown stronger since then so too had the Persians and if Russia was to fight this battle, they would need Roman help to succeed to victory. Turning from the window Alexei spoke precise so as there was no doubt of his resolve. "Organize the military engineers, I want to meet with them within the hour. Also put our troops on heightened alert, I want them ready for deployment at a moment's notice. Now, if you'll excuse me I need to speak with the Foreign Affairs Ministry." The Defense Minister bowed before exiting the room. The Tsar moved back to his desk and picked up the phone. "Get me the Defense Ministry" he said quickly and only moments later "Ah Count Tolstoy we have a problem and we must contact our Ambassador in Constantinople at once" The two men talked for almost an hour before another knock came at the Tsar's door. Having dictated an official message to be released by the Foreign Affairs Ministry, the Tsar promptly excused himself and hung up the phone. Entering the room were the top official's to Russia's military core of engineers. Saluting their Tsar, Alexei rose and thanks the men for coming on such short notice. Offering them a seat on couches just off the Tsar's desk, Alexei wasn't little time getting to the point. "Gentlemen I would like to discuss the city of Guryev...."
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| Aghaba | Feb 13 2012, 07:52 PM Post #54 |
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OOC: > Aghaban base in Al-Adiban territory > Al-Adib relocates > Base still exists? > Scythirius gains empty territory with no opposition > War? > 0 consultation > wat Edited by Aghaba, Feb 13 2012, 07:54 PM.
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| NRE | Feb 15 2012, 03:36 PM Post #55 |
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OOC: Aghaban base in Al-Adiban territory/Al-Adib relocates/Base still exists? -For the purpose of this thread (and because time is kept mostly ambiguous), Al-Adiba is still in its original location, the military base still exists on the Capsian Coast. Now clarification will be necessary to determine when Scythirus invade/annexed the territory HOWEVER, given that his ambassador has arrive during the talks with the Russian/Alexanderhaven ambassador and the Roman Emperor, one can assume Scythirus has taken over the territory while Al-Adib still existed in the area. Which actually would make for a good IC reason for why they were relocated, but that's a different idea entirely. War?/consultation/wat -War is presumed but these things are never definitive sometimes until they happened. What is it you'd like to be consulted on? Hope that clears up some confusion, but do realize that as little as a story may be, in this game it can easily turn into a catalysis for a bigger story. |
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| Aghaba | Feb 15 2012, 05:09 PM Post #56 |
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OOC: Right on. Just needed some clarification on the chain of events which were a little bemusing. "...as little as a story may be, in this game it can easily turn into a catalysis for a bigger story." :gnarkgnark: |
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| Rhadamanthus | Feb 15 2012, 05:11 PM Post #57 |
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OOC: Sorry that I haven't gotten to this yet. Will be here soon. |
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| Comrade Queen | Feb 19 2012, 05:49 PM Post #58 |
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OOC: Personally, I figured the location was just simply retconned with the move. It, after all, was too early in the storyline to be cemented in concrete. IC: Scythirus will respect Russia's request if Alexanderhaven also unquestionably provides its compliance and that recompense is sought from their rulers for their breach of the compact. We have our Ambassador to the Romans presently meeting with your emperor over the issue. Know that I am not my father and have always valued the power of diplomacy. - Signed, God-Emperor Hirak-Al Voramix ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The raids on Alexandrian airspace continued while the God-Emperor awaited for Alexanderhaven's announcement on whether or not it would comply with Russia's request. Meanwhile, the Scythirian ground forces maintained a green zone within the northern Alexandrian borders. Also maintained was Scythirus' naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. In the western front, as the Alexandrian forces went into retreat, the Scythirian patrol forces pursued them to ensure that they withdrew all the way to the border. |
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| Kasnyia | Feb 19 2012, 09:08 PM Post #59 |
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Alexanderhaven will only stop hostilities if Scythirus returns its forces to or east of Al-Adlib. The territory they have occupied was not cleared with Byzantium, thus in breach of the compact between the two empires. If necessary, we will accept a neutral third party taking governmental and military control of the territory to the west of Al Adlib. But hostilities will not stop until then. |
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| Comrade Queen | Feb 19 2012, 11:09 PM Post #60 |
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OOC: Kas, I'm still viewing Al-Adib's location as having been retconned. IC: No such actions will be taken. Alexanderhaven's demands go beyond its authority and reach. So be it. Alexanderhaven will be crushed and its leaders executed by Scythirian firing squads. - Signed, God-Emperor Hirak-Al Voramix |
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| Kasnyia | Feb 19 2012, 11:43 PM Post #61 |
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OOC- I'm not, simply because the entire thread makes very little sense unless the location is there. Further, since the location I'm interested in is easier to delineate that way (since there is no name for the area), its simply easier to describe it as the land that was West of al-Adlib. I'm viewing the movement of the state as having taken place after this thread. IC- You will face the might of all Byzantium if you dare try. Scythirus is not invincible nor is it unstoppable. Move north all you please, barbarian, but do not enter the realm of Constantinople. - Statement from the Regent of Alexanderhaven |
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| Comrade Queen | Feb 20 2012, 12:05 AM Post #62 |
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OOC: Actually it still does. Make sense, that is. Scythirus has always viewed itself as the sole police force of the Caspian and both Al-Adib and Aghaba are still close to its borders. This would have happened if any nation anywhere on the Caspian's coast had established any similar operation. That's what empires are like. Either way, the Alexandrians have still tromped onto Scythirian soil without permission, so there's going to be street justice. :evil: IC: Alexanderhaven's boast was ignored by the God-Emperor. With a queue from Jihamed, the mainland invasion of Alexanderhaven renewed and the air raids increased with fevered pace. Once again the power stations were targeted, plunging the northern countryside into darkness. The Scythirian legions then marched further south in a surge of attacks to seize more land. If the Alexandrian leaders thought they could escape Scythirian vengeance, they had another thing coming to them. Anyone captured, citizen or soldier alike was deemed a prisoner of war and transported to a large Alexandrian college campus that was quickly converted into a prisoner of war camp. In expedient time, the Scythirian advance had gained more ground in Alexandrian territory, occupying a handful of its northernmost cities and towns. But the thrust into enemy's belly was not done and there were still miles to go before the Alexandrian capital was in Scythirus' sights. |
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| Kasnyia | Feb 20 2012, 12:23 AM Post #63 |
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OOC- I'll still be keeping the reference, since it still makes better sense for purposes of describing the territory in question. IC- Alexanderhaven repaired the stations again after a few hours. The Royal Army did not dally and cut off Scythirus from its forward positions against Alexanderhaven, trapping them. At the same time, Alexanderhaven responded in kind by launching attacks of its own against the Scythirus, air force jets hitting the capital of Jihamed, knocking out the city's power stations and also collapsing a skyscraper in downtown Jihamed. Meanwhile, in the disputed territory, Alexanderhaven solidified its logistical connections between the Gulf and Caspian coasts and began fortifying its position from further incursions. |
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| Comrade Queen | Feb 20 2012, 12:47 AM Post #64 |
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The Alexandrian counter-assault on Jihamed was quickly turned away, as the Scythirian capital was the most guarded city in the empire. Anti-air batteries had always been stationed within the city to protect it from most airial assaults. Only one power station was taken out, limiting the blackout to a quarter of the city and which like its Alexandrian counterparts was quickly restored. Nevertheless, a portion of air force traffic was assigned to intercept any attempts to penetrate this deeply again. Meanwhile, while the Alexandrians were attempting to surround the Scythirian advance into their country, the Scythirians maintained their supply routes across the border which were under heavy guard both on ground and by air. While temporarily haulted again, the Scythirians would puncture the Alexandrian defenses in time. The Sacred Holy Empire had cracked tougher nuts than this puny, upstart nation before and emerged with decisive victories every time. A new tactic was taken by the Scythirian air force and it actively engaged Alexanderhaven's own for airial dominance. Jet by jet, Scythirus would dismantle the entire Alexandrian air force in time. Westward, in the disputed territories, once the Alexandrians halted their retreat shy of the border, the Scythirian forces re-engaged them. |
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| Kasnyia | Feb 20 2012, 04:57 AM Post #65 |
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OOC- My forces in the west never retreated. IC- The Royal Air Force was able to easily maintain its aerial superiority. Air strikes against Scythirus continued. In the west, once again Scythirus was once again curtailed from pushing Alexanderhaven back. Over the skies of occupied al-Adlib, Alexanderhaven continued to bombard Scythiran supply lines heading toward the disputed lands to the west of it. |
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| Aghaba | Feb 21 2012, 12:26 PM Post #66 |
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Aghaban policymakers have expressed their disapproval of the Scythirian Naval blockade of the Straight of Hormuz. It has done irreparable damage to Aghaban oil exports and impacted trade with other nations. Foreign Minister Abed Moutad demands that all Aghaban flagged vessels and vessels destined for Aghaban ports be permitted to pass through the Scythirian blockade. |
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| Comrade Queen | Feb 22 2012, 02:11 PM Post #67 |
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OOC: Well, according to this post, your forces "along the Caspian coast held out well enough that they made a breakout back south to meet up with another troop contingent being sent north" (nevermind the fact that my forces had cut yours off from that coast in this post and built up that cut off in this post with no rebuttal from you about that). Scythirus naturally saw this as a retreat, as it is effectively a retreat, even though your forces might not. IC: Aghaban ships will be allowed through the blockade on one condition. They must submit to inspections to ensure that they are not Alexandrian ships masquerading under false flags. - The Scythirian Foreign Ministry ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Scythirians were never ones to give up a fight, so even though the Alexandrians currently maintained their superiority over Alexanderhaven's airspace, that did not mean that would last. The Scythirian air force was frankly larger and possessed more resources. While the enemy attempted numerous bombing runs in retaliation for Scythirus' own against them, most were turned away with only a few managing to get past interceptors. With the aerial campaign underway to dismantle the Alexandrian air force, numerous brutal dogfights erupted in the Persian skies. Among these dogfights, a notable Scythirian pilot emerged as a scourge of the air. Airman First Class Jafari Hezkobar was a crack shot and expert pilot that quickly gained the name "The Flames of Dahak." Some of his peers speculated that the Nameless God had given him wings at birth. AFC Hezkobar was personally responsible for the downing of scores of Alexandrian planes. The ground campaign in Alexanderhaven was not daunted either. While the Alexandrians had units lined around the Scythirian occupation, it was only just. Scythirus had legions to spare and the resources and manpower to break through such a shield. With the assistance of another campaign force coming across the Scythirian-Alexandrian border just to the flank of Alexanderhaven's shield, the Scythirians began a series of diversionary assaults. Similar to the Omega Assault that it had successfully used against Patrua back in the Second War of Succession, Scythirus' attack was a mess of confusing feints and assaults that distracted and broke the Alexandrian lines. Finally it used a massive strike against the Alexandrians that pushed them back while the newly arrived reinforcements engaged and continued to distract the enemy forces. The advance was renewed. The skirmish in the west continued and became an irritance as the united Alexandrian forces covered their initial casualties. Nevertheless, Scythirus was determined to push the miscreants back to the border, no matter the cost. Among the Scythirian airwaves, a propaganda campaign began against Alexanderhaven. One humorous example of this campaign was characterized in the popular longrunning cartoon show, The Adventures of General Scythirus. In it, the eponymous superhero was pitted up against a crude caricature of Alexanderhaven's ruler. Cast as a villain named 'Royal Ugly," he was depicted with an incredibly short stature with a large nose and big, floppy ears. |
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| Kasnyia | Feb 22 2012, 02:45 PM Post #68 |
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OOC- Simply because I don't have the time to respond in detail right now, and because the diplomatic/political aspects of this really need to get going... IC- The conflict soon devolved to stalemate. Scythirus, with its vast numbers, was kept at bay by the higher quality Alexanderhavenien forces, but Alexanderhaven's own offensives also were halted by the zeal of Scythirus's defenders. Whatever offensives Jihamed made were met with offensives of Alexanderhaven's own, each taking territory, but not enough to be considered significant. In the West, Alexanderhaven's corridor between the Gulf and the Caspian held, even under constant siege. Patriarch Michael II, Regent of Alexanderhaven, sent envoys to both Russia and Constantinople for a response. OOC- I am now officially waiting for either NRE or RD to respond to this thread IC. |
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| NRE | Feb 23 2012, 09:03 PM Post #69 |
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OOC: Well technically Al-Adib would still exist in its original area for the purpose of this thread, since the entire thread centers around Al-Adib being north of Aghaba, hence the port, hence Scythirus's disapproval, etc. etc. etc. I mean I'm not entirely sure I understand your logic in this matter Scy, since if it was reconned then we'd be viewing Aghaba's port as an expansion of its territory, in which case Aghaba would surely have to have military forces in the area which I would think would mean Scythirus forces would also have had to or would be having to deal with them in that area. Now I won't argue over the fact that they could more than take care of them giving statistic numbers, but that fact seems to remain unless I'm just completely off here. Regardless, that's kind of peanuts compared to the bigger picture so I digress. IC:
The Scythirus response was far less aggressive than the Russians were expecting and not entirely something Moscow was expecting. However, if this entire situation could be dealt with diplomatically it would indeed be far more advantageous for Moscow than to join a fight against the Persians as a war with Scythirus would be costly. However, Russia was far-less confident that it would have the diplomatic power to barter any sort of agreement between the two powers that would be agreeable to both. No, if diplomacy was going to work and both parties were to be appeased while having to defer as little as possible, Moscow would need the Roman Emperor's assistance.
Edited by NRE, Feb 23 2012, 09:04 PM.
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| Comrade Queen | Feb 24 2012, 12:00 AM Post #70 |
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OOC: You're indeed completely off. As explained, Al-Adib is still "north" albeit a bit further north, still has a coast on the Caspian close enough to Scythirus for such a joint naval base to be considered threatening, still has friendly relations with Aghaba, and also that Scythirus views itself as sole police man of the Caspian. I'm arguing that the base location was retconned with the nation's location. IC: As I have previously stated, Scythirus will only respect such a request of withdrawal if Alexanderhaven also actively complies. Since then, it has resisted to such a request by making outrageous demands. Therefore, there will be no withdrawal. The Sacred Holy Empire will see the Alexandrian cities burned and ravaged to the ground and its rulers executed. - Signed, God-Emperor Hirak-Al Voramix ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Scythirian advanced further south into Alexanderhaven at a crawl. It was true that the Alexandrians possessed skilled soldiers, but then again they were fighting an empire that had an age old warrior culture and a strong military tradition. Many Scythirian troops were veterans from many of its earlier wars, including the Dominion Wars. Furthermore, Alexanderhaven would soon feel the repercussions of the naval blockade the Scythirian navy had established on the Strait of Hormuz. Inevitably, the empire would win, either through brute force, starvation of supplies for Alexanderhaven, or some combination between the two. Not a single Scythirian military commander was losing sleep over it. Edited by Comrade Queen, Feb 24 2012, 12:04 AM.
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| Kasnyia | Feb 24 2012, 01:54 AM Post #71 |
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OOC- I'm with NRE on the issue, and thats how I have been and will be RPing it. Not retconning in the middle of the thread, especially when it makes no sense for Alexanderhaven to offer assistance to Scythirus against a naval base so far away compared to its original position, which had been seen as a threat to Alexanderhaven's interests as well. IC- Alexanderhaven will only stop fighting once Scythiran forces are out of the territory of dispute and have stopped attacking Alexanderhaven. Until then, the barbarians shall be thrown back to Jihamed. We will respect a ceasefire line only when another power is ready and willing to administer the demilitarized zone. As for diplomacy, we have sent delegates and are waiting on a response from Constantinople. - Official Response from the Office of the Regent -------------- Alexanderhavenien troops managed to keep pushing Scythiran troops back toward the border, managing a few raids into accepted Scythrian territory. The campaign was a slog. Scythirus kept pushing, expecting for no particular reason, for Alexanderhaven's troops to fall. They had not seemed to realize that Alexanderhaven had quickly militarized following the end of the Dominion, and did not intend to fall again to one of its former shards. The West front was more successful as the corridor had cut off Scythiran forces further west of it, allowing for gulf based troops to push north while the corridor, while not moving forward for the sake of defence, stayed as a virtual blockade from supplies east of the corridor. Edited by Kasnyia, Feb 24 2012, 01:55 AM.
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| Al Adib | Feb 24 2012, 12:26 PM Post #72 |
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OOC: Well I certainly missed out. My nation was relocated, and these events I just read about between Scythirus and Alexanderhaven are supposed to be a continuation of events wrapping up the whole issue, correct? I think it might make more sense at this point to have the base located in the new borders so it's still a threat to Scythirus and all of the diplomacy discussed and inspections can still be valid. The thing I would change here, and it's just my opinion, would be to take the conflict between Scythirus and Alexanderhaven and start a new thread. I don't see how the two sides would go to war over a base that two smaller, pretty much insignificant countries, set up. I would say that the base be moved, and all of that tied up, while the conflict here is a seperate incident (tie them in however you see fit) because this progression of events isn't the most logical - especially with you guys disagreeing over aspects of it. Just my take - and sorry for just popping back in and causing trouble :P |
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| Kasnyia | Feb 24 2012, 12:47 PM Post #73 |
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OOC- I have no intention of redoing an entire RP just to take a relocation into consideration that happened after the thread was already started, especially when the original location was part of what had caused the current conflict. Alexanderhaven wouldn't have bothered at all to help Scythirus if your base and all it entailed was where it is now. |
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| Al Adib | Feb 24 2012, 01:10 PM Post #74 |
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OOC: Trampling all over a country without taking it into account goes against: "If you want to go to war with someone (or indeed do anything that might effect them negatively) talk to them first. Send them a PM saying what you want to do and why you want to do it. They should them PM you back and you can discuss the results of what you want to do. Assuming you’re going to war, you can decide who’s going to win and the effects of the war on all sides," no? If the last borders are going to be stuck with then this conflict is basically happening in our nation. NRE's DMZ location would be along what was our western border meaning Scythirus and Alexanderhaven were/are/have been duking it out in Al Adib, right? I'm not saying the whole RP should be redone - just tweaked. |
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| Kasnyia | Feb 24 2012, 03:12 PM Post #75 |
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OOC- Actually Alexanderhaven hasn't been in al-Adlib (apart from air raids on specifically Scythiran units in the former territory). The territory my forces currently control is between the two red lines (my corridor I keep referencing in RP) in NRE's map, which is west of your former territory. Anyway, I'd rather not continue to inundate the thread with OOC posts. Mods, could you split the topic please? We can continue it there once its done or feel free to PM me if you don't want to wait on them. |
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