RESCUE OPERATION A SUCCESS
The cold December morning has uncovered a charred battlefield on what was once the most exclusive street in Astoria. Burned-out cars, shell casings, rags and wood splinter littered the street. And yet, despite it all, people were relieved.
Yesterday, in the middle of the night, military commandos stormed the Astoria Private Engineering School, where hostages were being kept by member of the Movement for a Clean PeZookia. The battle was short and intesive, with over 300 shots being fired, by police sharpshooters and by soldiers inside the building. No hostages were hurt in the crossfire, but officials say that most of the 300 students were in need of serious medical attention.
The assault began shortly after midnight, after a seemingly desperate trade of hand grenades for hostages. About ten people were released in exchage for several boxes of what seemed like munitions. Officials later said that the boxes were filled with bricks and stacked outside the exit to provide additional cover for hostages who decided to make a break for it. Right after the trade was made, a police siren started blaring with a deafening roar ; Further confusing the terrorists and allowing GROM troopers to storm the building without being noticed for the crucial first seconds.
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"It was intense", one GROM trooper remarked after the operation,"My unit entered through the roof and was closest to the hostages. We only had about ten to fifteen second to reach and secure them, and let me tell you - it were the longest fifteen seconds of my life. Fortunately, the guy they had keeping watch on the hostages wasn't as determined as the rest of them ; Or maybe just tired. Either way, when we stormed the room, he surrendered."
To the left: GROM troopers entering the school
But the battle was not over, even when the hostages were no longer in danger. Most of the terrorists have gravitated to the lower floors, and for the next ten minutes, a firefight raged inside the school, with fires breaking out in several spots. Police sharpshooters have shot and killed two terrorists who attempted to battle it out with the police after running out onto the street. Attacking troops were forced to use explosives once, after ten terrorists barricaded themselves in one of the restrooms ; They were all killed in the blast.
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Left: Hostages were being loaded into ambulances despite most of them not receiving any wounds ; Most required medical attention because of dehydration, infections and lacerations.
Overall, nineteen terrorists were killed, one surrendered and five were apprehended during the attack. It is believed that the leader of the group was shot and killed by a police sharpshooter in the opening seconds of the attack.
No news are yet available about the fate of a captured airliner, which is believed lost and out of...wait, this just came in.
Authorities have revealed that another rescue operation was conducted by Shinra Republic troops at the same time as the school siege! Stay tuned for more information.
OPERATION ARCHANGEL: FINAL REPORT
"Archangel" commenced at 2230 Astorian time. Insertion of initial recon elements was completed within one hour, and confirmation of hostage locations were received at 2350. Upon receiving the information, "Archangel" command gave the go-ahead for Ranger assault upon the terrorist compound.
SOAR squadron took off at 0000, carrying two Ranger companies towards the objective. At 0030, PeZookian authorities authorized the assault upon the occupied school. At the same time, EA-6B Prowlers TANGO 1 and TANGO 2 began jamming enemy command and ultra-short wave frequencies.
It is at this point where the operation took a turn for the worse. Enemy at objective BRAVO (the dirt strip airfield) was monitoring the radio frequencies. When contact was lost with their comms center, the local enemy commander decided to execute the hostages. Two men, probably members of the PeZookian MCP moved out into the tarmac, weapons drawn, approaching the airplane which held twenty of the hostages.
The objective was saved by a quick decision of Lt. Kinsely, commander of SHADOW ONE, assigned to surveillance of the airfield. Correctly identifying enemy intentions, he ordered his sharpshooters to fire on the exposed MCP members, called for support and agressively attacked the main airport building,despite being vastly outnumbered.
His agressive action managed to foil attempts to execute the hostages, as the only MCP member present inside the airplane surrendered immediately ; While heavy fire laid against the main building complex made it impossible for his comrades to provide any support.
Archangel command redirected two Ranger chalks from objective ALPHA assault force to support SHADOW ONE. Both chalks arrived at the airstrip ten minutes later and joined in SHADOW ONE's attack. Agressive action allowed the objective to be taken with minimal loss of life ; Two female hostages were released at this point, held inside the main complex for no apparent reason. Both were extracted immediately by a flight of Seahawks.
Enemy at objective ALPHA was far less aware and Ranger Flight 1 achieved complete surprise. Acting on intel from SHADOW THREE, both Ranger companies were inserted right near the objective. AH-6 "Little Birds" strafed exposed enemy guards. The air attack was immediately followed by an infantry assault. Despite surprise, the enemy has managed to muster strong defence based upon the barracks and machine park on the east side of the compound, which stalled the Ranger attack. Second Company, however, managed to secure the hostage holding facility, although not without loss of life. Several hostages were wounded after a drug-addled guard emptied an AK-47 magazine into the facility.
Once the hostage holding facility was secured, and PeZookian liaisons confirmed no hostages were moves elsewhere, an air attack ended any resistance at the barracks.
Archangel Stage Two ended at 0051.
It was determined by Archangel Command that a second ranger flight was unnecessary ; A single platoon was to be kept as an airmobile reserve while hostages were extracted by air assets.
Two enemy counterattacks happened during Stage Three: one at 0121 and another at 0140. Only the second counterattack was significant, with use of light mortars and technical-mounted recoilless rifles. However, lack of co-ordination and night vision, as well as presence of naval fire support made both attacks ineffective. While the second counterattack, commenced by a company-sized force against the dirt airfield (held by two ranger chalks and one SF squad) came close to overrunning friendly positions, few casualties were sustained and accurate naval gunfire directed by SF troops and UAVs broke the attack in its final stage.
Helicopter extraction of hostages was complete by 0200. All rangers were extracted by 02:53.
Stage Three was declared complete at 0300 hours.
At this point, two destroyers began shelling of enemy communications centre. The fire was directed by soldiers of SHADOW TWO, who then moved into the facility in order to recover intelligence data on enemy operations and command structures. They withdrew without any casualties, however they stumbled upon a sizeable enemy contigent during fallback. One trooper was injured, but again, close air support prevented a catastrophe.
Extraction of all friendly forces was complete by 0400 hours, with the operation declared a complete success. 81 hostages were extracted, at the cost of one Ranger and two SF soldiers of SHADOW ONE. Several helicopters were also damaged by landings in rough terrain, but none significantly.
It is recommended that the following soldiers receive commendations and medals:
Lt Kinsely, John (SF), for foiling an attempt to execute hostages at the air strip. His timely, agressive and effective attack was crucial for the success of the operation.
Cpt. Price, Edward (Ranger), for effective command of his troops at the airfield. He maintained control of the situation despite an ad-hoc and improvised change of operational plans, managed to maintain cohesion between Ranger and SF troops and safely extracted the hostages despite being vastly outnumbered.
Pvt. Gordon,Micheal (Ranger), for moving a wounded hostage to safety while under heavy enemy fire.
Sgt. Mitchell, Dwight (SF) - posthumonously, for shielding several hostages from a hand grenade with his own body.
Report concluded,
Lt. Col. Carter
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The Red Techocracy Supreme Council officially congratulates the IInd Republic and the Republic of Shinra with the success in the counter-terrorist operation in Astoria. As several hostages from O.M.S.K. nations have been captured, we are relieved to hear about the success.
We express condolences to the families of soldiers who died when fufilling their highest duty, protecting the lives of civilian hostages.
In other news, it's New Year's Eve!
We express condolences to the families of soldiers who died when fufilling their highest duty, protecting the lives of civilian hostages.
In other news, it's New Year's Eve!
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Prime Minister Shroom, on behalf of the Sovereignty of Shroomania and its citizens, would like to express his gratitude to the II Republic and the Republic of Shinra for the decisive actions of their soldiers - those brave men and women in their noble endeavor to liberate those who have been taken against their will and imprisoned as hostages.
The success of the operation, the elimination of the hostage takers and the daring raid into the lands of Terra Libertia itself, shows to those bent on violence that we who side with order and freedom and peace will not abide by their treacherous acts and, for their ilk, there is no place to run and no place to hide.
Though we regret the loss of those who were taken from us, we nonetheless celebrate the return of our friends and loved ones, and congratulate those who liberated them.
The men and women who took part in the rescue operations will be commended by the Mushroom Military and are invited to come to Shroomania, where they will be honored and be given all the courtesy warranted for heroism and valiance.
The Sovereignty of Shroomania and its Mushroom Military - the Navy, the Shroomanian Air Force, the Army, and the Mushroom Marines - along with other branches of the government would like to take part in the anti-terrorism task force proposed by the other nations in response to this incident.
[Also: The Mushroom Military has reduced its unsustainable Q-given Army from a number of 400,000 to only 100,000. We now have a lot of surplus tanks for sale!]
And lastly:
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM SHROOMANIA!
YOU CAN'T SPELL 'SHROOMANIA' WITHOUT 'MANIA'!
The success of the operation, the elimination of the hostage takers and the daring raid into the lands of Terra Libertia itself, shows to those bent on violence that we who side with order and freedom and peace will not abide by their treacherous acts and, for their ilk, there is no place to run and no place to hide.
Though we regret the loss of those who were taken from us, we nonetheless celebrate the return of our friends and loved ones, and congratulate those who liberated them.
The men and women who took part in the rescue operations will be commended by the Mushroom Military and are invited to come to Shroomania, where they will be honored and be given all the courtesy warranted for heroism and valiance.
The Sovereignty of Shroomania and its Mushroom Military - the Navy, the Shroomanian Air Force, the Army, and the Mushroom Marines - along with other branches of the government would like to take part in the anti-terrorism task force proposed by the other nations in response to this incident.
[Also: The Mushroom Military has reduced its unsustainable Q-given Army from a number of 400,000 to only 100,000. We now have a lot of surplus tanks for sale!]
And lastly:
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM SHROOMANIA!
YOU CAN'T SPELL 'SHROOMANIA' WITHOUT 'MANIA'!
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OMSK New Year spacecraft launch!
We are the first - Мы первые - Nous sommes le premier - ειμαστε οι πρωτοι - 我们是第一个 - Wir sind die ersten
Today the leaders of O.M.S.K. Security Council nation leaders did not take part in massive rallies and celebrations with salutes that ran across the SD N archipelago.
In the fury of salutes, one launch would have went almost unnoticed.
The news agencies were told by Security Council representatives to withhold the information until the vehicle touches down in Constantinopole Airport, Byzantium.
But now, all news channels across OMSK nations exploded with the messages of FIRST COSMONAUTS!
E. Blackadder Jr., title: Prince - the U.K.B. cosmonaut!
A.A. Volkov, title: Airforce General - the Red Techoracy cosmonaut!
K.M. Sheppard, rank: General - the Shepnukistani cosmonaut!
Right after the flight: I'll tell you one thing, New Earth is beautiful! And Shepnukistan is dearest to my heart! It gleams with... test... eh, big city lights at night!
The flight details!!
Temperatures on re-entry reached over 1700C, the plane, including it's thermal protection layer, is currently being serviced.
A child of colossal investments and ceaseless labour by UAC, RT Flight Control Center and the U.K.B. - the Orbital Spaceplane 01 - is a returnable vehicle for space exploration, which can house up to three men in it's current configuration.
According to some sources, the whole program cost O.M.S.K. nations far in excess of 300 billion, which promted budget overruns, public debts and the emergence of perceived financial loopholes. Officials did not confirm the costs of the space program, but neither disclosed the full expenses, which made the reporters conclude that they are somewhat close on mark.
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM OMSK!!!
We are the first - Мы первые - Nous sommes le premier - ειμαστε οι πρωτοι - 我们是第一个 - Wir sind die ersten
Today the leaders of O.M.S.K. Security Council nation leaders did not take part in massive rallies and celebrations with salutes that ran across the SD N archipelago.
In the fury of salutes, one launch would have went almost unnoticed.
The news agencies were told by Security Council representatives to withhold the information until the vehicle touches down in Constantinopole Airport, Byzantium.
But now, all news channels across OMSK nations exploded with the messages of FIRST COSMONAUTS!
E. Blackadder Jr., title: Prince - the U.K.B. cosmonaut!
A.A. Volkov, title: Airforce General - the Red Techoracy cosmonaut!
K.M. Sheppard, rank: General - the Shepnukistani cosmonaut!
Right after the flight: I'll tell you one thing, New Earth is beautiful! And Shepnukistan is dearest to my heart! It gleams with... test... eh, big city lights at night!
The flight details!!
Temperatures on re-entry reached over 1700C, the plane, including it's thermal protection layer, is currently being serviced.
A child of colossal investments and ceaseless labour by UAC, RT Flight Control Center and the U.K.B. - the Orbital Spaceplane 01 - is a returnable vehicle for space exploration, which can house up to three men in it's current configuration.
According to some sources, the whole program cost O.M.S.K. nations far in excess of 300 billion, which promted budget overruns, public debts and the emergence of perceived financial loopholes. Officials did not confirm the costs of the space program, but neither disclosed the full expenses, which made the reporters conclude that they are somewhat close on mark.
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM OMSK!!!
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MOVEMENT FOR CLEAN PEZOOKIA DECLARED ENEMIES OF THE STATE
Not ten minuetes after receiving news of success of the rescue operation in Astoria, the Parliament, who convened for an emergency session during the crisis in order to placate the terrorists and buy precious time, unilaterally voted to authorize the King to declare that from moment, the Movement for a Clean PeZookia and all its members are considered enemies of the state.
The MCP is a radical nationalist group, bent on eradicating all foreign presence from PeZookia, ban nuclear research and establish an "ideologically pure" government.
Police units have immediately moved against several dozen known MCP members, seizing most of them during attempts to flee the country. Five MCP members were injured when they entered firefights with the police.
Police forces made several arrests tonight, often grabbing MCP members from their beds
The Foreign Ministry has issued respectful requests for police forces in Shinra, Shroomania, Shepnukistan and the Red Republic for the arrest and extradition of MCP members who are permanent residents of those countries.
NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATIONS TO COMMENCE AS SCHEDULED
Despite the hostage crisis, the King has decided today that New Year's Eve celebrations shall commence as planned, with the added welcoming ceremony for hostages returning home from Shinra.
A minute of silence shall be observed in the country, however, before the fireworks display on December 31st, 00:00 in honor of Shinra soldiers killed in action during the raid on Terra Libertia. Flags shall also be lowered to half-mast throughout the celebration.
"We will not stop New Year's Eve, but we will honor these brave souls who lost their liver doing their duty. We believe that stopping the celebration would be an act that would only empower the terrorist element everywhere: that they can alter the way we live, celebrate and mourn with their barbaric acts. Rather than mourning and brooding through this special night, we shall celebrate the ideals these men have lived and died for: that of freedom, of peace and harmony for all mankind." - the King said in his speech. A rapid poll indicated that 52% of PeZookians support this initiative, 17% are against it and 31% were indifferent.
In a separate press release, PeZookian government thanked all nations involved in the rescue attempt. The King has announced that he shall travel with a special diplomatic delegation to all friendly nations who contributed to the rescue and humanitarian relief, passing on personal thanks to all national leaders as he does so.
Not ten minuetes after receiving news of success of the rescue operation in Astoria, the Parliament, who convened for an emergency session during the crisis in order to placate the terrorists and buy precious time, unilaterally voted to authorize the King to declare that from moment, the Movement for a Clean PeZookia and all its members are considered enemies of the state.
The MCP is a radical nationalist group, bent on eradicating all foreign presence from PeZookia, ban nuclear research and establish an "ideologically pure" government.
Police units have immediately moved against several dozen known MCP members, seizing most of them during attempts to flee the country. Five MCP members were injured when they entered firefights with the police.
Police forces made several arrests tonight, often grabbing MCP members from their beds
The Foreign Ministry has issued respectful requests for police forces in Shinra, Shroomania, Shepnukistan and the Red Republic for the arrest and extradition of MCP members who are permanent residents of those countries.
NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATIONS TO COMMENCE AS SCHEDULED
Despite the hostage crisis, the King has decided today that New Year's Eve celebrations shall commence as planned, with the added welcoming ceremony for hostages returning home from Shinra.
A minute of silence shall be observed in the country, however, before the fireworks display on December 31st, 00:00 in honor of Shinra soldiers killed in action during the raid on Terra Libertia. Flags shall also be lowered to half-mast throughout the celebration.
"We will not stop New Year's Eve, but we will honor these brave souls who lost their liver doing their duty. We believe that stopping the celebration would be an act that would only empower the terrorist element everywhere: that they can alter the way we live, celebrate and mourn with their barbaric acts. Rather than mourning and brooding through this special night, we shall celebrate the ideals these men have lived and died for: that of freedom, of peace and harmony for all mankind." - the King said in his speech. A rapid poll indicated that 52% of PeZookians support this initiative, 17% are against it and 31% were indifferent.
In a separate press release, PeZookian government thanked all nations involved in the rescue attempt. The King has announced that he shall travel with a special diplomatic delegation to all friendly nations who contributed to the rescue and humanitarian relief, passing on personal thanks to all national leaders as he does so.
It suddenly struck me that that tiny pea, pretty and blue, was the Earth. I put up my thumb and shut one eye, and my thumb blotted out the planet Earth. I didn't feel like a giant. I felt very, very small.
- NEIL ARMSTRONG, MISSION COMMANDER, APOLLO 11
Signature dedicated to the greatest achievement of mankind.
MILDLY DERANGED PHYSICIST does not mind BREAKING the SOUND BARRIER, because it is INSURED. - Simon_Jester considering the problems of hypersonic flight for Team L.A.M.E.
The robots, who had last been heard of six months ago and had since buried themselves below the Halls of the Republic, have violently burst from the ground, causing an approximated 200,000 units of legal tender in damages. After their emergence from the soil, they announced in a booming voice that "ALL WILL BE DRENCHED IN BLOOD", and immediately proceeded to murder the entire population of Zablania with one shot from their arm-mounted machine-guns. What happened after this is unkown, but there's a distinct lack of food production, while uranium production has soared.
The robots, with an estimated force of five million, have announced global war. They have also broad-casted copies of their blue-prints as means of intimidation, which suggest they have a bullet-proof (and to a slightly lesser extent, blast proof) exo-skeleton.
A far further dangerous feature is that they have the highest theoretically possible quality speakers that play the Titanic theme.
Jupiter Oak Evolution!
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The Bear Republic celebrated the New years official re-opening of Pirate's bay docks with a large fireworks display, The Emporer and full senate in attendance.
Private Airport:
Bryon grunted, the Air Conditioning had cut out again. Dammit they had paid bribes to insure in interrupted full power dispite rationing, that ment someone had to go out and make sure that the perimeter was secure and not just sit back and watch cameras, or help themselves to one of the "Debt Doxies".
Bryon's man had just started to open the door when it smashed into him dazing him. a group of armed men, had struck in a co-ordinated rapid manner. Siezing control in a fast deliberate manner, the security men were trussed up with very sharp wire restraints, that would painfully cut into the skin if you tried to break free.
As soon as the Libertopian craft arrived the Nazgul team had disabled it, and killed the crew. Leaving the weapons and monies inplace they pulled the dead bodies of the crew into the same warehouse that the security guards were all restrained in.
Byron glared at the masked figure, "Can we make a deal? our bosses pay real well."
The commando just laughed, "Try making a deal with the 'diles mate.?"
To the Bear Republic's Police and Military guard it was a coup, a Noctodile attack on a Private Airport owned by a consortium of well financed real estate barons, had revealed enough weapons to support a private army, and enough money to support the local police garrison for a couple of years. In addition there was evidence siezed indicating that the company had been engaging in illegal slavery. The news stations couldn't help but report this juicy combination of curruption and sex.
Private Airport:
Bryon grunted, the Air Conditioning had cut out again. Dammit they had paid bribes to insure in interrupted full power dispite rationing, that ment someone had to go out and make sure that the perimeter was secure and not just sit back and watch cameras, or help themselves to one of the "Debt Doxies".
Bryon's man had just started to open the door when it smashed into him dazing him. a group of armed men, had struck in a co-ordinated rapid manner. Siezing control in a fast deliberate manner, the security men were trussed up with very sharp wire restraints, that would painfully cut into the skin if you tried to break free.
As soon as the Libertopian craft arrived the Nazgul team had disabled it, and killed the crew. Leaving the weapons and monies inplace they pulled the dead bodies of the crew into the same warehouse that the security guards were all restrained in.
Byron glared at the masked figure, "Can we make a deal? our bosses pay real well."
The commando just laughed, "Try making a deal with the 'diles mate.?"
To the Bear Republic's Police and Military guard it was a coup, a Noctodile attack on a Private Airport owned by a consortium of well financed real estate barons, had revealed enough weapons to support a private army, and enough money to support the local police garrison for a couple of years. In addition there was evidence siezed indicating that the company had been engaging in illegal slavery. The news stations couldn't help but report this juicy combination of curruption and sex.
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This time, the Prime Minister of Shroomania nearly choked in his evening tea.
"What the...?! Jesus Christ!"
"Yes sir... that's what happened...in Zablania."
"...."
"Sir?"
"..."
"..."
"..."
"Prime Minister?"
"GODDAMN LIBERTOPIANS!"
[It's not a good day for the FUNGAL AXIS.]
[Confidential encrypted transmission to all the human nations of the New World.]
[The Mushroom Military of the Sovereignty of Shroomania requests permission to come in from the air and sea and bomb the Republic of One, Zablania, back to the stone age and recycle the killbots for scrap metal.]
[Assistance would be appreciated.]
EDIT:
Also, Shroomania is concerned of the alleged Libertopian/Traditionalist corruption scandal in the Bear Republic.
The Bear Republic, situated at the north-eastern part of the archipelago, is quite some distance away from the south-western territories of Terra Libertia and it is unknown how exactly the Libertopian influence seeped into the far away Bear Republic and sway some of the nation's politicians.
Many great and disturbing things have occurred with the advent of the New Year, and it seems as though it's just getting started. We must be prepared to face whatever challenges may come this time, in this Second Year of the New Earth!
"What the...?! Jesus Christ!"
"Yes sir... that's what happened...in Zablania."
"...."
"Sir?"
"..."
"..."
"..."
"Prime Minister?"
"GODDAMN LIBERTOPIANS!"
[It's not a good day for the FUNGAL AXIS.]
[Confidential encrypted transmission to all the human nations of the New World.]
[The Mushroom Military of the Sovereignty of Shroomania requests permission to come in from the air and sea and bomb the Republic of One, Zablania, back to the stone age and recycle the killbots for scrap metal.]
[Assistance would be appreciated.]
EDIT:
Also, Shroomania is concerned of the alleged Libertopian/Traditionalist corruption scandal in the Bear Republic.
The Bear Republic, situated at the north-eastern part of the archipelago, is quite some distance away from the south-western territories of Terra Libertia and it is unknown how exactly the Libertopian influence seeped into the far away Bear Republic and sway some of the nation's politicians.
Many great and disturbing things have occurred with the advent of the New Year, and it seems as though it's just getting started. We must be prepared to face whatever challenges may come this time, in this Second Year of the New Earth!
"DO YOU WORSHIP HOMOSEXUALS?" - Curtis Saxton (source)shroom is a lovely boy and i wont hear a bad word against him - LUSY-CHAN!
Shit! Man, I didn't think of that! It took Shroom to properly interpret the screams of dying people
- PeZookShroom, I read out the stuff you write about us. You are an endless supply of morale down here. :p - an OWS street medic
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ROYAL PALACE
Five people were standing around the coffee machine in the antechamber of the Royal Office. One wore a military uniform, and the others - very expensive suits. All were high-level officials in the ruling cabinet.
"So...who's gonna tell him?" - one of the ministers asked, stirring his coffee slowly.
"Don't look at me." - the Defence Minister decided, firmly, that the entire thing was a practical joke played by Zablonia to commemorate New Year's Eve. And he was going to hold by this decision.
"It has to be a joke. Come on. Killer robots?"
"Well, we do have killer giant squids."
"But they play Celine Dion music goddammit!"
"Yeah..."
"So who's gonna tell him?"
There was silence. And ominous bubbling from the coffee machine.
Five people were standing around the coffee machine in the antechamber of the Royal Office. One wore a military uniform, and the others - very expensive suits. All were high-level officials in the ruling cabinet.
"So...who's gonna tell him?" - one of the ministers asked, stirring his coffee slowly.
"Don't look at me." - the Defence Minister decided, firmly, that the entire thing was a practical joke played by Zablonia to commemorate New Year's Eve. And he was going to hold by this decision.
"It has to be a joke. Come on. Killer robots?"
"Well, we do have killer giant squids."
"But they play Celine Dion music goddammit!"
"Yeah..."
"So who's gonna tell him?"
There was silence. And ominous bubbling from the coffee machine.
It suddenly struck me that that tiny pea, pretty and blue, was the Earth. I put up my thumb and shut one eye, and my thumb blotted out the planet Earth. I didn't feel like a giant. I felt very, very small.
- NEIL ARMSTRONG, MISSION COMMANDER, APOLLO 11
Signature dedicated to the greatest achievement of mankind.
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The Sovereign Shroomanian Sentinel
HEADING HOME
The Shroomanian aircraft carrier Flattop leaves Bear Republic waters and quickly makes for home.
In light of an accomplished mission in the Bear Republic, where the Shroomanian disaster relief forces aided the tsunami-stricken superpower as the nation righted itself and mobilized its emergency assets, the SSS Flattop and its destroyer escort have been sent back home at full speed.
"We just want to catch up with the New Year's party, that's all," said an anonymous Mushroom Marine on board the Flattop.
With the monster mop-up efforts largely done, and the Bear Republic military taking it up for themselves to sterilize the remaining Giant Man-Eating Isopods infesting the submerged areas of Pirate's Bay, and the government having mobilized its emergency assets and providing care for displaced citizens - the Shroomanian taskforce has concluded that it has achieved its mission.
"We have handed out all of the food, clothes, shelters and medicines we've brought with us as part of the Shroomanian Aid Packages," reported the Flattop's chief surgeon. "We've provided aid and treatment to those injured from the tsunami and those attacked by those animals, and we've given them the mandatory flamethrowers. We did good work and now we're going home."
The ACV science vessel Cryptid Catcher remains in Bear waters to continue studying the megafauna lifeforms still swimming the seas.
[Encrypted High Priority Transmission dispatched to Shroomanian Embassies throughout the FUNGAL AXIS and friendly nations. Message is printed and delivered to the heads of state of all nations friendly to Shroomania in the FUNGAL AXIS, the LUN, the OMSK Pact, and the MESS.]
[Encrypted Transmission addressed specifically to the FUNGAL AXIS nations]
[The Sovereignty of Shroomania has redeployed carrier task force Flattop, to be re-armed and re-fueled in Shroomania and then immediately sent to the Central Sea. Destination: Zablania.]
[The Sovereignty of Shroomania's Mushroom Military requests the assistance of the FUNGAL AXIS nations in the assessment of the Zablanian situation to confirm rumors of robot insurgency and human extermination.]
[If rumors are confirmed, immediate action will be taken. Worst case scenario response: Shroomanian Air Force (SAF) and and naval air assets will commence strategic bombing to sterilize Zablania of the robot uprising. Shadow Empire ground forces will initiate invasion and occupation once Zablania is sterilized. Other FUNGAL AXIS military assets are urged to be mobilized and deployed.]
[The Zablanian Situation is an unprecedented event and, if confirmed, represents an uncategorized threat to the whole of the New World. Zablania is a FUNGAL AXIS nation and as such, it is expedient that the FUNGAL AXIS itself resolve this issue.]
[Message addressed to the United Kingdom of Blackadder: Satellite reconnaissance over Zablania is requested by the Sovereignty of Shroomania and the FUNGAL AXIS. Assistance will be highly appreciated.]
HEADING HOME
The Shroomanian aircraft carrier Flattop leaves Bear Republic waters and quickly makes for home.
In light of an accomplished mission in the Bear Republic, where the Shroomanian disaster relief forces aided the tsunami-stricken superpower as the nation righted itself and mobilized its emergency assets, the SSS Flattop and its destroyer escort have been sent back home at full speed.
"We just want to catch up with the New Year's party, that's all," said an anonymous Mushroom Marine on board the Flattop.
With the monster mop-up efforts largely done, and the Bear Republic military taking it up for themselves to sterilize the remaining Giant Man-Eating Isopods infesting the submerged areas of Pirate's Bay, and the government having mobilized its emergency assets and providing care for displaced citizens - the Shroomanian taskforce has concluded that it has achieved its mission.
"We have handed out all of the food, clothes, shelters and medicines we've brought with us as part of the Shroomanian Aid Packages," reported the Flattop's chief surgeon. "We've provided aid and treatment to those injured from the tsunami and those attacked by those animals, and we've given them the mandatory flamethrowers. We did good work and now we're going home."
The ACV science vessel Cryptid Catcher remains in Bear waters to continue studying the megafauna lifeforms still swimming the seas.
[Encrypted High Priority Transmission dispatched to Shroomanian Embassies throughout the FUNGAL AXIS and friendly nations. Message is printed and delivered to the heads of state of all nations friendly to Shroomania in the FUNGAL AXIS, the LUN, the OMSK Pact, and the MESS.]
[Encrypted Transmission addressed specifically to the FUNGAL AXIS nations]
[The Sovereignty of Shroomania has redeployed carrier task force Flattop, to be re-armed and re-fueled in Shroomania and then immediately sent to the Central Sea. Destination: Zablania.]
[The Sovereignty of Shroomania's Mushroom Military requests the assistance of the FUNGAL AXIS nations in the assessment of the Zablanian situation to confirm rumors of robot insurgency and human extermination.]
[If rumors are confirmed, immediate action will be taken. Worst case scenario response: Shroomanian Air Force (SAF) and and naval air assets will commence strategic bombing to sterilize Zablania of the robot uprising. Shadow Empire ground forces will initiate invasion and occupation once Zablania is sterilized. Other FUNGAL AXIS military assets are urged to be mobilized and deployed.]
[The Zablanian Situation is an unprecedented event and, if confirmed, represents an uncategorized threat to the whole of the New World. Zablania is a FUNGAL AXIS nation and as such, it is expedient that the FUNGAL AXIS itself resolve this issue.]
[Message addressed to the United Kingdom of Blackadder: Satellite reconnaissance over Zablania is requested by the Sovereignty of Shroomania and the FUNGAL AXIS. Assistance will be highly appreciated.]
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Shit! Man, I didn't think of that! It took Shroom to properly interpret the screams of dying people
- PeZookShroom, I read out the stuff you write about us. You are an endless supply of morale down here. :p - an OWS street medic
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[Encrypted High Priority Transmission dispatched to all members of the FUNGAL AXIS and it's allies]
The Shadow Empire's army is mobilizing for invasion of Zablania. Our forces are waiting for reconnaissance information. If the existence of this robot army is confirmed, their destruction shall be swift and without mercy. Zablorg shall be avenged.
The Shadow Empire's army is mobilizing for invasion of Zablania. Our forces are waiting for reconnaissance information. If the existence of this robot army is confirmed, their destruction shall be swift and without mercy. Zablorg shall be avenged.
[Encrypted Transmission to all nations within a 500 nautical radius of Zablania]
This is Vice Admiral Gordon of the UKB's Southern Fleet. I am currently moving into position 250 Nautical Miles south of Zablania. By orders of his highness and with approval of Parliament, I am charged with starting offensive operations against this Robot menace as soon as possible. Further message from my Goverment will be forthcoming. In the mean-time I am charged with sharing all related intelligence to nations in the threatened zone and the first recon Tu-160 should be over Zablania in one hour. Gordon Out
This is Vice Admiral Gordon of the UKB's Southern Fleet. I am currently moving into position 250 Nautical Miles south of Zablania. By orders of his highness and with approval of Parliament, I am charged with starting offensive operations against this Robot menace as soon as possible. Further message from my Goverment will be forthcoming. In the mean-time I am charged with sharing all related intelligence to nations in the threatened zone and the first recon Tu-160 should be over Zablania in one hour. Gordon Out
"A cult is a religion with no political power." -Tom Wolfe
Pardon me for sounding like a dick, but I'm playing the tiniest violin in the world right now-Dalton
Hostages Returned, and a Republic Mourns
Corporal Leroy Jenkins, SRA, of A Company, 2nd Battalion, 10th Rangers, is carried by his fellow Rangers to his final resting place.
Sergeant Dwight Mitchell, SRA, of First Special Forces Group, is laid to rest at the Midgar National Cemetery
The wife of Master Sergeant Darren Wilson, SRA, of First Special Forces Group, says a final goodbye to her husband
After a successful rescue operation conducted in coordination between all branches of the Shinra military and allies from the II Republic of PeZookia, the hostages kidnapped from the Astoria Private Engineering School were safely returned from Terra Libertia.
But this success came at a price.
Three heroes were laid to rest after giving their lives in the fight against international terrorism, the first combat fatalities suffered by the Republic.
"They would not want to be remembered for how they died," said President Shinra at the funeral ceremonies, "but for why."
"These brave soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice so that innocent students, whos only 'crime' was a desire to learn, would not have to pay for the madness of others. The actions of these men and their comrades reminds us all that this is a dangerous world we live in, despite our efforts at peace and security."
"And that is why they stand on the front lines. To protect us, to assume the risks. So that we may live without fear, but with hope."
It was announced that Sergeant Dwight Mitchell, of the First Special Forces Group, would be awarded a posthumous Medal of Honor, for shielding several hostages from a hand grenade with his own body.
Master Sergeant Darren Wilson, also of 1st SFG, and Corporal Leroy Jenkins of A Company, 2nd Battalion, 10th Rangers were also killed.
Further awards were also announced today by the Army:
First Lieutenant John Kinsely, 1st SFG: for foiling an attempt to execute hostages at the air strip. His timely, agressive and effective attack was crucial for the success of the operation.
Captain Edward Price, A Company, 2nd Battalion, 10th Rangers: for effective command of his troops at the airfield. He maintained control of the situation despite an improvised change of operational plans, managed to maintain cohesion between Ranger and Special Forces troops and safely extracted the hostages despite being vastly outnumbered.
Private First Class Michael Gordon, B Company, 2nd Battalion, 10th Rangers: for moving a wounded hostage to safety under heavy enemy fire.
New Year's Eve Celebrations Commence!
All over the Shinra Republic, and indeed the world, celebrations for the First New Year of New Earth were kicking off. Despite the difficulties and tragedies suffered, most citizens agreed that they were entering the new year hopeful, not afraid.
"Things may be rough out there, but we know that our leaders and military will keep us safe. They've proven themselves this year!"
-- Anonymous Partying Resident of the City of Midgar
Killer Robots in Zablania?
Disturbing reports of killer "Terminator" robots rampaging in Zablania have recently come to the surface. While detail remain sketchy, Defense Ministry officials will only comment that they are "monitoring" the situation.
"We will continue to keep monitoring the events that have transpired in the nation of Zablania. However, at this point we do not feel that there is any imminent threat to the people of the Shinra Republic."
-- Defense Ministry statement
Corporal Leroy Jenkins, SRA, of A Company, 2nd Battalion, 10th Rangers, is carried by his fellow Rangers to his final resting place.
Sergeant Dwight Mitchell, SRA, of First Special Forces Group, is laid to rest at the Midgar National Cemetery
The wife of Master Sergeant Darren Wilson, SRA, of First Special Forces Group, says a final goodbye to her husband
After a successful rescue operation conducted in coordination between all branches of the Shinra military and allies from the II Republic of PeZookia, the hostages kidnapped from the Astoria Private Engineering School were safely returned from Terra Libertia.
But this success came at a price.
Three heroes were laid to rest after giving their lives in the fight against international terrorism, the first combat fatalities suffered by the Republic.
"They would not want to be remembered for how they died," said President Shinra at the funeral ceremonies, "but for why."
"These brave soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice so that innocent students, whos only 'crime' was a desire to learn, would not have to pay for the madness of others. The actions of these men and their comrades reminds us all that this is a dangerous world we live in, despite our efforts at peace and security."
"And that is why they stand on the front lines. To protect us, to assume the risks. So that we may live without fear, but with hope."
It was announced that Sergeant Dwight Mitchell, of the First Special Forces Group, would be awarded a posthumous Medal of Honor, for shielding several hostages from a hand grenade with his own body.
Master Sergeant Darren Wilson, also of 1st SFG, and Corporal Leroy Jenkins of A Company, 2nd Battalion, 10th Rangers were also killed.
Further awards were also announced today by the Army:
First Lieutenant John Kinsely, 1st SFG: for foiling an attempt to execute hostages at the air strip. His timely, agressive and effective attack was crucial for the success of the operation.
Captain Edward Price, A Company, 2nd Battalion, 10th Rangers: for effective command of his troops at the airfield. He maintained control of the situation despite an improvised change of operational plans, managed to maintain cohesion between Ranger and Special Forces troops and safely extracted the hostages despite being vastly outnumbered.
Private First Class Michael Gordon, B Company, 2nd Battalion, 10th Rangers: for moving a wounded hostage to safety under heavy enemy fire.
New Year's Eve Celebrations Commence!
All over the Shinra Republic, and indeed the world, celebrations for the First New Year of New Earth were kicking off. Despite the difficulties and tragedies suffered, most citizens agreed that they were entering the new year hopeful, not afraid.
"Things may be rough out there, but we know that our leaders and military will keep us safe. They've proven themselves this year!"
-- Anonymous Partying Resident of the City of Midgar
Killer Robots in Zablania?
Disturbing reports of killer "Terminator" robots rampaging in Zablania have recently come to the surface. While detail remain sketchy, Defense Ministry officials will only comment that they are "monitoring" the situation.
"We will continue to keep monitoring the events that have transpired in the nation of Zablania. However, at this point we do not feel that there is any imminent threat to the people of the Shinra Republic."
-- Defense Ministry statement
This is the price of war,
We rise with noble intentions,
And we risk all that is pure..." - Angela & Jeff van Dyck, Forever (Rome: Total War)
"On and on, through the years,
The war continues on..." - Angela & Jeff van Dyck, We Are All One (Medieval 2: Total War)
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear." - Ambrose Redmoon
"You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain." - Harvey Dent, The Dark Knight
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In the capital of Nova Seattleum Lord Montgomery gave a rather short speach about celebrating the new year. After that he went back to his home and started to watch the rest of the celebrations all across the world. However he switched to a news channel describing what happened in Zalbania. Wes just sighed and said, "Why can't people keep their technology under control?". He then said, "Ah well, at least we're lucky they aren't Necrons, or we would really be screwed.".
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My Political Compass:
Economic Left/Right: -5.25
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.90
Designation: Libertarian Left (Social Democrat/Democratic Socialist)
Alignment: Chaotic-Good
Economic Left/Right: -5.25
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.90
Designation: Libertarian Left (Social Democrat/Democratic Socialist)
Alignment: Chaotic-Good
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Large Opening Ceremony on Atlantis Island; a huge party thrown for all attending national delegates.
The massive cosmodrome complex which takes up a large part of the island's territory stretches from the shores and deep into the steppe inland.
Some say this is like an informal conference; a New Year event for all nations to celebrate.
"With the N.S.C., space exploration is open for everyone; no need to fear your satellite will be shot down" - told the U.K.B. spokesman at the opening presentation, - "Unless we're talking about passing over Saddamistan"
Many nations' representatives have attended the event: Shroomania, Red Technocracy, Pezookia, Vulpesia and many others.
This unveiling comes amidst rumors of crisis in the extravagant nation of Zablania, the territory of which was owned, ruled and inhabited by one man, now presumed to be dead.
More detailed reports will come, stay tuned.
The massive cosmodrome complex which takes up a large part of the island's territory stretches from the shores and deep into the steppe inland.
Some say this is like an informal conference; a New Year event for all nations to celebrate.
"With the N.S.C., space exploration is open for everyone; no need to fear your satellite will be shot down" - told the U.K.B. spokesman at the opening presentation, - "Unless we're talking about passing over Saddamistan"
Many nations' representatives have attended the event: Shroomania, Red Technocracy, Pezookia, Vulpesia and many others.
This unveiling comes amidst rumors of crisis in the extravagant nation of Zablania, the territory of which was owned, ruled and inhabited by one man, now presumed to be dead.
More detailed reports will come, stay tuned.
Lì ci sono chiese, macerie, moschee e questure, lì frontiere, prezzi inaccessibile e freddure
Lì paludi, minacce, cecchini coi fucili, documenti, file notturne e clandestini
Qui incontri, lotte, passi sincronizzati, colori, capannelli non autorizzati,
Uccelli migratori, reti, informazioni, piazze di Tutti i like pazze di passioni...
...La tranquillità è importante ma la libertà è tutto!
Lì paludi, minacce, cecchini coi fucili, documenti, file notturne e clandestini
Qui incontri, lotte, passi sincronizzati, colori, capannelli non autorizzati,
Uccelli migratori, reti, informazioni, piazze di Tutti i like pazze di passioni...
...La tranquillità è importante ma la libertà è tutto!
Assalti Frontali
BBC Reports
"We have reports from the Government that the South Sea's Task force lead by Vice Admiral Gordon is somewhere west of Zoria and moving to assess the situation in Zalbania. Reports from that country came that there had been an uprising of some sort and the leader of that country had been violently overthrown and the nation thrown into chaos as a result. The Government has announced plans to expedite the launch of several Vulpesia photo-reconnaissance satellites it had been holding off on launching until such time as negotiations could be made with Mess pack members about space control. However due to the coming crisis three of the satellites will be launched as soon as possible in order to give 80% real-time coverage of the Central Sea area including Zalbania.
"In International news it's also reported that one paratrooper regiment totaling just under 800 soldiers are being dispatched to Pezookia for security reasons. C-130J's landed at Astoria International and established a cordon around two of the airfields six airstrips and one of the terminals. This is apparently with the blessing of the Pezookian government as flights were already been rescheduled and gate assignments switched before the first C-130J left UKB airspace. The second flight of C-130J's is already in bound to Pezookian airspace and a CAP has been established around the airfield by UKB Fighter craft.
"In National news a 200 million dollar emergency funding bill was rushed through Parliament with no serious opposition after the Crown delivered an un-televised speech on the floor of the House of Lords"
"We have reports from the Government that the South Sea's Task force lead by Vice Admiral Gordon is somewhere west of Zoria and moving to assess the situation in Zalbania. Reports from that country came that there had been an uprising of some sort and the leader of that country had been violently overthrown and the nation thrown into chaos as a result. The Government has announced plans to expedite the launch of several Vulpesia photo-reconnaissance satellites it had been holding off on launching until such time as negotiations could be made with Mess pack members about space control. However due to the coming crisis three of the satellites will be launched as soon as possible in order to give 80% real-time coverage of the Central Sea area including Zalbania.
"In International news it's also reported that one paratrooper regiment totaling just under 800 soldiers are being dispatched to Pezookia for security reasons. C-130J's landed at Astoria International and established a cordon around two of the airfields six airstrips and one of the terminals. This is apparently with the blessing of the Pezookian government as flights were already been rescheduled and gate assignments switched before the first C-130J left UKB airspace. The second flight of C-130J's is already in bound to Pezookian airspace and a CAP has been established around the airfield by UKB Fighter craft.
"In National news a 200 million dollar emergency funding bill was rushed through Parliament with no serious opposition after the Crown delivered an un-televised speech on the floor of the House of Lords"
"A cult is a religion with no political power." -Tom Wolfe
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Arik awoke in a bit of a hangover. Oh, man, I know I really laid it on when I actually wake up with a hangover... the leader of Canissia thought. Arik was lucky in that he rarely got hangovers, and even when he did, they were mild and tended to pass by noon. He tried not to tempt karma by getting that drunk very often, but New Years celebrations were one of his exceptions.
He gently sat up, easing out from between the two girls on the bed and sliding to the edge of the bed. He cleared a place on the floor with his foot, nudging aside the bottles as quietly as possible, then making for the door and grabbing his bathrobe.
He made it halfway down the hall, padding on bare feet, before his aide found him.
"Good morning, sir," Colonel Rassnar said, keeoping his voice down.
"Thanks," Arik said, "Greasy food, lots of it, and right now."
"Right this way, sir," the Colonel said.
They went to the King's private breakfast area, a small balcony open to the sea. The fresh air, sunshine and sea breeze helped clear his head, and a thick cheese-mushroom-garlic omelette with hash browns seemed to soak the pain from his very bones. It was topped off with fresh, hot coffee.
"Ahhh, much better," Arik said as he relaxed. The calls of the sea birds, the gentle crash of the surf, the low, dark silouhettes of the Border Guard patrol boats on the horizon... "A potentially perfect day." The auspices were good for the new year.
"Well, sir, there have been some... developments," Colonel Rassnar said. He handed Arik the morning folder of newsworthy items. The King kicked back, sipped at his coffee, and put his feet up on the marble railing as he adjusted his sunglasses against the morning sun.
"Let's take a look at this," the King said, "And please be sure to have some food ready for the ladies, as well... they'll be having the same symptoms. Oh, can the jacuzzi on the roof be ready by this afternoon?"
"I'm afraid not, sir."
"Colonel," Arik said, "What's wrong with the jacuzzi?"
"Pudding, sir. Chocolate pudding, to be exact. The girls wrestled last night, remember?"
"Aw, yeah," Arik said, smiling at the memory. Loser licks the winner clean, was the only real rule, that and the usual caveats about injury... "Damn, we did use the rooftop tub for that, huh? Alright, the garden tub, then. We'll have to replace the rooftop one."
"It will be ready, sir," the aide said. Arik returned to his reading.
"What the fuck? Killer robots?"
"The Zablonian report," the Colonel said. "Yes. Killer robots."
Arik read for awhile, noting the mobilizations, and even calls for nuclear strikes. It was pretty serious stuff... and it threatened all of them.
"Alright," he said, "Let's put our military to this. Contact the rest of the MESS and inform them that our air strike capability will join with theirs; see if we can get some bases that'll host us near Zablonia. Also, coordinate the navies to seal off the island... umm, let OMSK and Fungal Axis know that we'll be deploying and ask permission for flyovers."
"Yes, sir," the Colonel said, and got to work.
"Goddamn," Arik muttered. He generally didn't admit it, especially among other guys, but he liked Titanic.
He gently sat up, easing out from between the two girls on the bed and sliding to the edge of the bed. He cleared a place on the floor with his foot, nudging aside the bottles as quietly as possible, then making for the door and grabbing his bathrobe.
He made it halfway down the hall, padding on bare feet, before his aide found him.
"Good morning, sir," Colonel Rassnar said, keeoping his voice down.
"Thanks," Arik said, "Greasy food, lots of it, and right now."
"Right this way, sir," the Colonel said.
They went to the King's private breakfast area, a small balcony open to the sea. The fresh air, sunshine and sea breeze helped clear his head, and a thick cheese-mushroom-garlic omelette with hash browns seemed to soak the pain from his very bones. It was topped off with fresh, hot coffee.
"Ahhh, much better," Arik said as he relaxed. The calls of the sea birds, the gentle crash of the surf, the low, dark silouhettes of the Border Guard patrol boats on the horizon... "A potentially perfect day." The auspices were good for the new year.
"Well, sir, there have been some... developments," Colonel Rassnar said. He handed Arik the morning folder of newsworthy items. The King kicked back, sipped at his coffee, and put his feet up on the marble railing as he adjusted his sunglasses against the morning sun.
"Let's take a look at this," the King said, "And please be sure to have some food ready for the ladies, as well... they'll be having the same symptoms. Oh, can the jacuzzi on the roof be ready by this afternoon?"
"I'm afraid not, sir."
"Colonel," Arik said, "What's wrong with the jacuzzi?"
"Pudding, sir. Chocolate pudding, to be exact. The girls wrestled last night, remember?"
"Aw, yeah," Arik said, smiling at the memory. Loser licks the winner clean, was the only real rule, that and the usual caveats about injury... "Damn, we did use the rooftop tub for that, huh? Alright, the garden tub, then. We'll have to replace the rooftop one."
"It will be ready, sir," the aide said. Arik returned to his reading.
"What the fuck? Killer robots?"
"The Zablonian report," the Colonel said. "Yes. Killer robots."
Arik read for awhile, noting the mobilizations, and even calls for nuclear strikes. It was pretty serious stuff... and it threatened all of them.
"Alright," he said, "Let's put our military to this. Contact the rest of the MESS and inform them that our air strike capability will join with theirs; see if we can get some bases that'll host us near Zablonia. Also, coordinate the navies to seal off the island... umm, let OMSK and Fungal Axis know that we'll be deploying and ask permission for flyovers."
"Yes, sir," the Colonel said, and got to work.
"Goddamn," Arik muttered. He generally didn't admit it, especially among other guys, but he liked Titanic.
Something about Libertarianism always bothered me. Then one day, I realized what it was:
Libertarian philosophy can be boiled down to the phrase, "Work Will Make You Free."
In Libertarianism, there is no Government, so the Bosses are free to exploit the Workers.
In Communism, there is no Government, so the Workers are free to exploit the Bosses.
So in Libertarianism, man exploits man, but in Communism, its the other way around!
If all you want to do is have some harmless, mindless fun, go H3RE INST3ADZ0RZ!!
Grrr! Fight my Brute, you pansy!
Libertarian philosophy can be boiled down to the phrase, "Work Will Make You Free."
In Libertarianism, there is no Government, so the Bosses are free to exploit the Workers.
In Communism, there is no Government, so the Workers are free to exploit the Bosses.
So in Libertarianism, man exploits man, but in Communism, its the other way around!
If all you want to do is have some harmless, mindless fun, go H3RE INST3ADZ0RZ!!
Grrr! Fight my Brute, you pansy!
As President Shinra was leaving to attend the New Year's Eve reception being held for the servicemen and women of Operation: Archangel, his Air Force aide caught up to him and handed him a slip of paper.
"I thought we weren't getting involved in this Zablanian situation?"
"No sir. But Canissia is asking for basing rights for his strike from all MESS members. And we're the closest."
Rufus thought it over for a moment, then with a sigh he answered. "Fine. He can use our southern air base. But none of our aircraft are to be involved in the strikes for anything other than Search and Rescue operations."
"Yes, sir."
"And have the Navy direct the Zeus to a point between our coast and Zablania in case any of Arik's people go down."
"Yes, sir."
"That it?"
"Yes, sir."
"Keep me informed."
"I thought we weren't getting involved in this Zablanian situation?"
"No sir. But Canissia is asking for basing rights for his strike from all MESS members. And we're the closest."
Rufus thought it over for a moment, then with a sigh he answered. "Fine. He can use our southern air base. But none of our aircraft are to be involved in the strikes for anything other than Search and Rescue operations."
"Yes, sir."
"And have the Navy direct the Zeus to a point between our coast and Zablania in case any of Arik's people go down."
"Yes, sir."
"That it?"
"Yes, sir."
"Keep me informed."
This is the price of war,
We rise with noble intentions,
And we risk all that is pure..." - Angela & Jeff van Dyck, Forever (Rome: Total War)
"On and on, through the years,
The war continues on..." - Angela & Jeff van Dyck, We Are All One (Medieval 2: Total War)
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear." - Ambrose Redmoon
"You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain." - Harvey Dent, The Dark Knight
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The Prime Minister stormed through the halls of his government residence, followed by aides and advisers, while he himself wore nothing. No one told the Prime Minister that he was naked since he actually knew he was... nekkid.
"Goddamn it! I need to chill out. Goddamn Saddamistanis. Goddamn Libertopians. Goddamn Sea Monsters. Goddamn Robots. Damn! I need a vacation."
"Sir, there is that thing in Atlantis..."
"Yeah... that's good. That's a good deal. I need to relax, goddamn it. Atlantis, yeah. Meet with ole Stas and Arik and those other dudes. Get Shep drunk. Yeah... Arik always told me to chill out. Goddamn... Libertopians."
Another aide piped up: "But what about Zablania?"
"Too bad for Zablorg. Goddamn supervillain mad scientist president, tried to play god... hah, playing is for children."
"You're just gonna leave us in a time of crisis?"
"Hell no, my children! I go not to leave you, but to meet with my peers and engage in an idealogue... I think I'm gonna give them free reign to bomb the living shit out of Zablania. Make it the Real Atlantis."
"But...but....but sir, you're naked!"
The Prime Minister opened the door and was about to step outside. Waiting for him were dozens of camera crews and journalist, but no one took a shot... all of them were in shock and awe.
"Jesus Christ!" the Prime Minister screamed. He slammed the door shut, narrowly avoiding having his naked self getting pictographed and having his naked nudity beamed to televisions all over the New World courtesy of Shroomania's own TV satellites. "Argh! Goddamn Libertopians!"
He glared at all of his aides and advisers. "Mobilize the SAF and send the Flattop to the Central Sea, now. We're gonna go in there from the air and sea and bomb that place back to the stone age. Goddamn it, just when we needed Yer Mom... goddamn! I need a hotline to Blackadder. And someone get me some clothes!"
"Goddamn it! I need to chill out. Goddamn Saddamistanis. Goddamn Libertopians. Goddamn Sea Monsters. Goddamn Robots. Damn! I need a vacation."
"Sir, there is that thing in Atlantis..."
"Yeah... that's good. That's a good deal. I need to relax, goddamn it. Atlantis, yeah. Meet with ole Stas and Arik and those other dudes. Get Shep drunk. Yeah... Arik always told me to chill out. Goddamn... Libertopians."
Another aide piped up: "But what about Zablania?"
"Too bad for Zablorg. Goddamn supervillain mad scientist president, tried to play god... hah, playing is for children."
"You're just gonna leave us in a time of crisis?"
"Hell no, my children! I go not to leave you, but to meet with my peers and engage in an idealogue... I think I'm gonna give them free reign to bomb the living shit out of Zablania. Make it the Real Atlantis."
"But...but....but sir, you're naked!"
The Prime Minister opened the door and was about to step outside. Waiting for him were dozens of camera crews and journalist, but no one took a shot... all of them were in shock and awe.
"Jesus Christ!" the Prime Minister screamed. He slammed the door shut, narrowly avoiding having his naked self getting pictographed and having his naked nudity beamed to televisions all over the New World courtesy of Shroomania's own TV satellites. "Argh! Goddamn Libertopians!"
He glared at all of his aides and advisers. "Mobilize the SAF and send the Flattop to the Central Sea, now. We're gonna go in there from the air and sea and bomb that place back to the stone age. Goddamn it, just when we needed Yer Mom... goddamn! I need a hotline to Blackadder. And someone get me some clothes!"
"DO YOU WORSHIP HOMOSEXUALS?" - Curtis Saxton (source)shroom is a lovely boy and i wont hear a bad word against him - LUSY-CHAN!
Shit! Man, I didn't think of that! It took Shroom to properly interpret the screams of dying people
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Lì ci sono chiese, macerie, moschee e questure, lì frontiere, prezzi inaccessibile e freddure
Lì paludi, minacce, cecchini coi fucili, documenti, file notturne e clandestini
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Uccelli migratori, reti, informazioni, piazze di Tutti i like pazze di passioni...
...La tranquillità è importante ma la libertà è tutto!
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Uccelli migratori, reti, informazioni, piazze di Tutti i like pazze di passioni...
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Imperial palace
Forbidden City
"... the hell? Killer robots?" asked Beowulf.
"We're not sure where they came from, but they appear to have wiped out the entire population. OMSK pact is undertaking a strike, as well as Canissia."
"Find out who will let us base nearby, get the 2d Bomb Wing readied to deploy. We're going to need a lot of bombs. And get the Victoria steaming."
"Will you be going to Atlantis?"
"Damn it, I forgot all about that. Get the VC-25 ready too. Can't miss that. Especially not after all the fuss that was made in the past couple months."
Forbidden City
"... the hell? Killer robots?" asked Beowulf.
"We're not sure where they came from, but they appear to have wiped out the entire population. OMSK pact is undertaking a strike, as well as Canissia."
"Find out who will let us base nearby, get the 2d Bomb Wing readied to deploy. We're going to need a lot of bombs. And get the Victoria steaming."
"Will you be going to Atlantis?"
"Damn it, I forgot all about that. Get the VC-25 ready too. Can't miss that. Especially not after all the fuss that was made in the past couple months."
"preemptive killing of cops might not be such a bad idea from a personal saftey[sic] standpoint..." --Keevan Colton
"There's a word for bias you can't see: Yours." -- William Saletan
"There's a word for bias you can't see: Yours." -- William Saletan
FACE THE NATION
Good Morning, and thank you for joining us, I'm Bob Scheiffer. With us today are el Presidente Chief of Staff Karl Rove.
Karl: Mornin'
Bob:...Dr. Edward Perry, from the Texas A&M School of Nuclear Engineering
Ed: Howdy
Bob:...Mr Rod Huggins, CEO of Southwest Power & Electric
Rod: Mornin' all.
Bob:...and Minority whip Alan Colmes.
Alan: Hi.
Bob: Indeed. Mr. Rove, it's been an exciting past few months, internationally, hasn't it?
Karl: Yes it has. First the OMSK Pact lost control of their genetic experiments...
Alan:theres...there's no evidence that....
Karl: ...then they staged that terrorist event for world sympathy
Alan: I...I don't think....
Karl:...of course, the "peaceful" manned spaceflight, just a tiny bit of hypocrisy there....
Alan:I really think it was peaceful...
Karl:...and now they have robots running amok.
Bob: Once again showing the diplomacy, tact, and firm grasp of reality you are renown for. Dr. Perry, Mr. Huggins, how is the Energy Metals Corporation venture between your two organizations going?
Rod: It's going very well. As you know we've commenced mining of the La Palangana deposit in Duvall county, and we've also gained permission to expand our Vasquez site operations. It looks as if the State Department will soon grant us export rights to non-MESS members. This will generate quite a bit of money for the Lone Star Republic.
Alan: I...I think it's horrible that we're dealing in such toxic substances. Uranium is....
Karl: *Loud, exaggerated yawn* Oh, I'm sorry, was the Prius-driving loser saying something?
Bob: Dr. Perry, many A&M scientists have been sighted at the Midland Missile Range...
Ed: Indeed.
Bob:...Does this have anything to do with the small series of earthquakes in the Midland-Odessa area? The ones that the department of the Interior suppressed all raw data of?
Ed: I don't work for the Department of the Interior.
Bob:...There are rumors of nuclear weapons tests....
Ed: They would have had to be very small devices, considering the sizes of the earthquakes. *smiles*.
Bob: The locals report that there is a lot of construction work going on...
Ed: Of course there is, the FIRE site is located at Midland Missile Range. Just think, Fusion in our time! With it we can usher in a new age of scientific advancement.
Bob: Actually, we've interviewed some locals and they say a Fabrication plant of some sort was under const-
(((OOC...and yes, el Presidente Lonestar already departed for the Atlantis meet-up))
Good Morning, and thank you for joining us, I'm Bob Scheiffer. With us today are el Presidente Chief of Staff Karl Rove.
Karl: Mornin'
Bob:...Dr. Edward Perry, from the Texas A&M School of Nuclear Engineering
Ed: Howdy
Bob:...Mr Rod Huggins, CEO of Southwest Power & Electric
Rod: Mornin' all.
Bob:...and Minority whip Alan Colmes.
Alan: Hi.
Bob: Indeed. Mr. Rove, it's been an exciting past few months, internationally, hasn't it?
Karl: Yes it has. First the OMSK Pact lost control of their genetic experiments...
Alan:theres...there's no evidence that....
Karl: ...then they staged that terrorist event for world sympathy
Alan: I...I don't think....
Karl:...of course, the "peaceful" manned spaceflight, just a tiny bit of hypocrisy there....
Alan:I really think it was peaceful...
Karl:...and now they have robots running amok.
Bob: Once again showing the diplomacy, tact, and firm grasp of reality you are renown for. Dr. Perry, Mr. Huggins, how is the Energy Metals Corporation venture between your two organizations going?
Rod: It's going very well. As you know we've commenced mining of the La Palangana deposit in Duvall county, and we've also gained permission to expand our Vasquez site operations. It looks as if the State Department will soon grant us export rights to non-MESS members. This will generate quite a bit of money for the Lone Star Republic.
Alan: I...I think it's horrible that we're dealing in such toxic substances. Uranium is....
Karl: *Loud, exaggerated yawn* Oh, I'm sorry, was the Prius-driving loser saying something?
Bob: Dr. Perry, many A&M scientists have been sighted at the Midland Missile Range...
Ed: Indeed.
Bob:...Does this have anything to do with the small series of earthquakes in the Midland-Odessa area? The ones that the department of the Interior suppressed all raw data of?
Ed: I don't work for the Department of the Interior.
Bob:...There are rumors of nuclear weapons tests....
Ed: They would have had to be very small devices, considering the sizes of the earthquakes. *smiles*.
Bob: The locals report that there is a lot of construction work going on...
Ed: Of course there is, the FIRE site is located at Midland Missile Range. Just think, Fusion in our time! With it we can usher in a new age of scientific advancement.
Bob: Actually, we've interviewed some locals and they say a Fabrication plant of some sort was under const-
(((OOC...and yes, el Presidente Lonestar already departed for the Atlantis meet-up))
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"The rifle itself has no moral stature, since it has no will of its own. Naturally, it may be used by evil men for evil purposes, but there are more good men than evil, and while the latter cannot be persuaded to the path of righteousness by propaganda, they can certainly be corrected by good men with rifles."
ATLANTIS PARTY
Hello, everybody!
The King was in a fine mood as he walked into the huge banquet hall. He appeared in a nicely tailored dining jacket, and his wife in a stunning, long black dress.
It was relaxing to participate in an event that did not require formal nods and diplo-speak. The King could finally shake hands and smile without pretending - especially since, all things considered, he was amongst friends.
Pouring himself some punch, he said hello to prime minister Shroom - now dressed.
"Yo Shroom! How's it hanging?"
The pun was lost on the King, and was in no way intended to insult the Prime Minister. Not at all.
"I really think you're lucky there's no Youtube on this world yet..."
Hello, everybody!
The King was in a fine mood as he walked into the huge banquet hall. He appeared in a nicely tailored dining jacket, and his wife in a stunning, long black dress.
It was relaxing to participate in an event that did not require formal nods and diplo-speak. The King could finally shake hands and smile without pretending - especially since, all things considered, he was amongst friends.
Pouring himself some punch, he said hello to prime minister Shroom - now dressed.
"Yo Shroom! How's it hanging?"
The pun was lost on the King, and was in no way intended to insult the Prime Minister. Not at all.
"I really think you're lucky there's no Youtube on this world yet..."
It suddenly struck me that that tiny pea, pretty and blue, was the Earth. I put up my thumb and shut one eye, and my thumb blotted out the planet Earth. I didn't feel like a giant. I felt very, very small.
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I am sure that since you're a FUNGAL AXIS nation, you can land aircraft in Vanaheim - another FUNGAL AXIS nation. Consider it the GAF's first-ever live-fire exercise?
Also, the Prime Minister of Shroomania has arrived on Atlantis and has departed from his jet. When asked if he was interested in going to the beach, taking a swim, and perhaps going snorkeling he said: "No way, man. Not with those goddamn sea monsters, and man, even without them, I'm afraid of the water! I can't swim worth a damn. But I am going to the pool. After a much-needed massage. I hope there are hot chicks in here, Atlantis."
"But Prime Minister, I thought you were gay. With all those burly ripped buff guys you like hanging around with..."
"I'm not-"
*PM's aides laugh*
"Seriously, I'm not!"
*laughter continues*
"Whatever, guys. Oh, look! There's Stanislav, my good friend! I'm gonna go embrace my comrade."
EDIT:
"Yo Shroom, how's it hanging?"
"That's..." the Prime Minister's face reddened, and it wasn't the wine. "Classified information, man!"
Also, the Prime Minister of Shroomania has arrived on Atlantis and has departed from his jet. When asked if he was interested in going to the beach, taking a swim, and perhaps going snorkeling he said: "No way, man. Not with those goddamn sea monsters, and man, even without them, I'm afraid of the water! I can't swim worth a damn. But I am going to the pool. After a much-needed massage. I hope there are hot chicks in here, Atlantis."
"But Prime Minister, I thought you were gay. With all those burly ripped buff guys you like hanging around with..."
"I'm not-"
*PM's aides laugh*
"Seriously, I'm not!"
*laughter continues*
"Whatever, guys. Oh, look! There's Stanislav, my good friend! I'm gonna go embrace my comrade."
EDIT:
"Yo Shroom, how's it hanging?"
"That's..." the Prime Minister's face reddened, and it wasn't the wine. "Classified information, man!"
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"DO YOU WORSHIP HOMOSEXUALS?" - Curtis Saxton (source)shroom is a lovely boy and i wont hear a bad word against him - LUSY-CHAN!
Shit! Man, I didn't think of that! It took Shroom to properly interpret the screams of dying people
- PeZookShroom, I read out the stuff you write about us. You are an endless supply of morale down here. :p - an OWS street medic
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