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Post by Limington on May 14, 2008 22:45:27 GMT -5
*The watchful eyes and listening ears of King Ryan's court have cought the words of the Roma and Vito exchange of power. And the King has decided now is the best time to enlarge his territory while they are both distracted. The silence of Limington will now be broken, gun shots, and bombs shall now be the sounds associated with the Kingdom. The great King's eyes fall upon Constantinople, which it will again be named. Limington was once controlled from this very city and now it will be controlled by Limington. War on Toumba is officially declared and the Military of Limington is already on the move. With the TMR still in shambles Limington has taken the railways and used them to transport troops to the border with Toumba. Landing craft from the Royal Navy and aircraft are enroute. The Europe holdings of Toumba will be seized in a matter of days. And the entire west coast of the Empire integrated within a month. King Ryan awaits responses but knows they will be as they always are, empty threats and promises if peace if again declared. but this time it won't, war has begun and will continue*
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Post by toumba on May 15, 2008 4:56:25 GMT -5
News of Limington's Army aggressive imperialistic schemes have been brought today before the Parliament of The Republic of Toumba. The Government has addressed this appalling development by ordering the troops of Toumba to stand firm and defend the Homeland of the Republic. As of this morning all available ground forces are routed towards the western borders while the Fleet has taken places on the Aegean . The Air Forces and Missile Defense have been ordered to take down any hostile aircraft that violates the Republic's airspace. Moreover diplomatic appeals have been made to every state in the region, asking for assistance in defending our peaceful Nation against Limington's psychotic dictator, who is threatening not only Toumba, but the stability of the entire eastern Med. In his address before the Parliament, Toumba's Governor noted: "Characteristic of Limington's disillusions is the proclamation of the future renaming of our capitol, Constantinople , obviously in Honor of the megalomaniac King Ryan, and the false claims that our land was once part of the aggressors' realm, while in fact it is Limington that holds half of what once was the Great Toumbiot Empire. That Toumba has come to terms with history evolving and has firmly embraced peace, democracy, tolerance and good will towards its neighbors, must not be misinterpreted as weakness or the willingness to allow fascist propaganda to alter history as a pretext of bringing carnage and mayhem to this peaceful corner of the Med.
We proclaim that we will not attack Limington, being faithful to the values of peace and liberty for all. But we will not yield against fascism and we call upon every Nation in the Med to join us. We will not surrender an inch.We will not go out silently into the night. We stand united. We stand firm."
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Post by toumba on May 15, 2008 5:20:04 GMT -5
INTERNATIONAL APPEAL
News of Limington's Army unprovoked aggressive imperialistic schemes have been brought today before the Parliament of The Republic of Toumba. The Government has addressed this appalling development by ordering the troops of Toumba to stand firm and defend the Homeland of the Republic. As of this morning all available ground forces are routed towards the western borders while the Fleet has taken places on the Aegean Borders. The Air Forces and Missile Defense have been ordered to take down any hostile aircraft that violates the Republic's airspace.
In light of these events we call upon every Nation to condemn Limington's aggression and stand by us in this time of need. Limington's psychotic dictator is threatening not only Toumba, but the stability of the entire eastern Med. His regime's mask has now fallen to reveal his intentions to spread oppression beyond Limington borders. Every Nation in the Med is well aware that we are a peaceful country, true to its international commitments, faithful to democracy and freedom, ready to extend our hand to everyone in need. We will not betray the values that are the cornerstone of our Republic. We declare that, even though Limington today holds territories that were once part of the Toumbiot Empire and the cradle of the Toumbiot Nation, we will not let nationalistic delusions guide us. We have accepted the past and are looking towards the future. We have always tried our best to built constractive relationships with all our neighbours in order to maintain peace and stability in the region. Therefore, we will not attack Limington. Not one Limingtonian civilian life must be spend to appease the warmongering appetite of their ruler. We will only defend our territories. And we call upon everyone to help us oppose Limington's lunacy.
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Post by Roma Hawaiiana on May 15, 2008 5:56:35 GMT -5
Toumba, Roma Hawaiiana pledges support, unfortuneately, we are bogged down in the Sinai. Not all of Egypt is too keen to Roma Hawaiiana rule. We will send the 3rd MEU but I fear that one expeditionary force alone cannot stop the powers arrayed against you. More help will be forthcoming, but first we have to pacify terrorist factions in our own territories. May God be with you in your time of need.
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Post by Roma Hawaiiana on May 15, 2008 16:07:41 GMT -5
The transport ship Reginald Kitchen, the heavy cruiser Glorious Ascension, and the support carrier Pride of Cyrene are en route to Constantinople. This small force carries with it 10,000 Marines and support aircraft. Our country has always trained for inevitable conflict, and our warriors cry for the blood of the aggressors. Our troops should buy you enough time to organize your defenses. img1.nnm.ru/imagez/gallery/2/6/0/5/e/2605e3c9781a54925c3f6fb536d171d4_full.jpgAnd so it begins. (OOC-does anyone know how to post pictures? I click the button that gives me the bit but I am stumped from there.)
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Post by Limington on May 15, 2008 16:34:06 GMT -5
*In a letter addressed to the leaders of Roma Hawaiiana King Ryan writes,
"To those who would stand against me, I pity you. Limington has grown from war, has started it and ended it many times against many enemies. We have grown strong and we do not believe you realize what you are commiting yourself to. Involvement in this was with Toumba will only cause your nation problems and I do not see you wanting such problems. I'd hate to see this peaceful transition of yours end up very....unpleasant. The naval might of Limington makes yours almost unworthy to sail, to save face and lives on your side it would be better to withdraw and leave Toumba to it's own fate. The Med does not need another grand war, but if that is what is called for then by all means Limington will answer. And you will not like what awaits you in that. We have been peaceful allies before, and we should remain as such. I would like to offer my protections to your Transition of power in the Egyptian territories in return for an agreement of non-involement in the Limington-Toumba war. I'm sure the Don would also prefer not to hand power over to a faction at war and neither would the people he is abandoning. And I do not wish to see a break down in the proceedings. I write to you as a friend and hope you will take my advice and withdraw your support."*
*And another message is sent to Toumba,
"I, King Ryan, ask that you either make war yourself or surrender to the terms we offer. Making another faction defend you because you can not is sad and another mark against you for domination. Limington simply asks to control the lands from our current border to the city of Constantinople and the surrounding area up to the straight. This offer is for a limited time and once that time has ended you will feel the wrath of my soldiers."*
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Post by Roma Hawaiiana on May 15, 2008 17:55:34 GMT -5
"The soldiers of Roma Hawaiiana have caught the scent of war, and it will be hard to quench their thirst if battle is averted. Roma Hawaiiana can assure Limington that we are most capable of negotiating the peaceful transition of Egypt AND supporting our allies. Our Faith will not allow us to stand by, no matter the cost. We have not forgotten the Great War that brought our country together; we are prepared to fight. To Toumba I give caution. If you except the terms of Limington, we will honor them. Remember though, that the policy of apeasement does not have the best track record on the international level. Lastly, Roma Hawaiiana is confused at the lack of support for Toumba. Have the other nations in our great region become so apathetic that they will not act? Regardless, I warn Limington against testing their strength against the Sword that is Roma Hawaiiana."
Holy Emperor Raphael, in a reply to Limington that was given on the Senate floor 30 minutes ago. It was met by an outstanding ovation, led by none other than President Starkey himself.
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Post by Limington on May 15, 2008 19:42:13 GMT -5
"Limington has tested it's strength against much stronger nations then Roma Hawaiiana and come out the victor. Our country was made by civil war, conquered by foreigners and liberated not once but twice from them by our people. We are born fighters, soldiers of destiny and design. We have never wished harm upon any of your people nor do we now, but it is time we expand our empire and the lack of action from Toumba simply proves the reason for our attack, they are weak and unfit to rule. They will not even raise a gun to our attack, they only prepare minimal defenses and mainly against air raids. Roma Hawaiiana will fight alone in this war, with no support from it's so called allies and that is not the war we wish. This is for a small part of Toumba, not even full conquest, I have offered peaceful means to this situation. While given at the tip of the sword and not an olive branch as your current situation was, atleast I'm honest in my intentions. I would also like to make it clear I take no ill will to not being invited to your celebration, I have not invited others to anything my kingdom has celebrated so it is only right."
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Post by vitosoprano on May 15, 2008 20:19:11 GMT -5
Consigliere: well said. Rest assured the Don is respectful of your stature, and wishes you nothing but success in your endeavors, so long as they don't interfere with those of the Family.
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Post by Limington on May 15, 2008 20:44:48 GMT -5
"I thank the Don for his understanding of Limington's position and will happily aid him in any endevors of similar actions."
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Post by Roma Hawaiiana on May 16, 2008 5:28:30 GMT -5
Roma Hawaiiana has few allies in the Med. Our strict adherence to the Faith and large military have assured that. We know that we stand alone in helping Toumba, but we are not afraid. We simply hope that the situation does not deteriorate so far as to require the use of Protocol 69. Honor Guide Us!
We also quote Limington from the map claims, where it can be seen that they were playing the rest of the Med for fools the whole time. ;D "Technically that whole area above the actual name Limington was not wanted by me nor all the way to istanbul. My borders on the east should follow the greek border exactly"
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Post by toumba on May 16, 2008 12:27:04 GMT -5
From the office of the Governor
To the Dictator of Limington: "Don't our troops along the border, our fleet across the Aegean, our planes in the skies aren't an adequate reply? Don't take our call towards all free people to oppose fascism as a desperate cry. Don't take our dignity as weakness. Asking us to surrender our capital is a request that doesn't even deserve an answer. You 'simply' ask of as to surrender the Heart of Toumba. We simply ask you to piss off."
To the Senate, President and Holy Emperor of Roma Hawaiiana: "The people of the Republic welcome your assistance in this fight against mindless militarism and totalitarian aggression. Even though a mere symbolic gesture on your behalf would have been more than adequate in the eyes of the international community, your offering of 10,000 brave men not only fortifies your position against those who seek to bring war and oppression to the eastern Med but also strengthens our alliance. No Nation shall be allowed to step over international law and spread chaos in the Med. We shall prevail. Furthermore, we understand and regret the fact that we cannot attend the conference for the transition in the southestern region, but we offer both our best wishes as well as any assistance in a civilian and humanitarian level, should this be needed".
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Post by Roma Hawaiiana on May 16, 2008 14:07:21 GMT -5
Roma Hawaiiana is doing what must be done. It appears that we alone (Toumba and RH) stand alone as the storm clouds of war gather. The 3rd MEU is a fine fighting force, in the tradition of Roma Hawaiiana's great military. We will try to provide more aide, but seperatist groups in Eygpt are tying down are forces.
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Post by Limington on May 16, 2008 16:08:12 GMT -5
"That...quote was from a time when we were forced to pull back. The loss of every international organization was a major setback to Limington as I'm sure it was for Roma Hawaiiana. Now we are again prepared to make our move to the territories we once controlled. The entire west coast of what is now Toumba was ours the only place we are attempting to add would be Constantinople and the area leading upto and surrounding it. As for Toumba's fleet, airforce and soldiers; Limington's navy is atleast three times your size, and our soldiers outnumber you 10-1 that's what a monarchy can truly do. Our previous alliances may no longer be, but my men and women were trained by the best military nations the Med once had to offer and nothing you have can compare I guarantee you. It is your choices if you prefer to goto war then offering a counter proposal, perhaps I would have taken an offer that didn't include Constantinople and just the western coast...now I'm affraid we will not know. Out of respect for the Don, I will not interfear in the transition of Egypt in Roma Hawaiiana's hands. But do not think your interfearance will go unpunished."
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Post by vitosoprano on May 16, 2008 17:41:04 GMT -5
Let it be known to all that as of may 20th the Family has absolutely no interest in the sinai
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