...no sense in starting a topic for just December.
December 25th
Official Release from the Zionite Council of Elders"
"The sovereign nation of New Zion has been accused of involvement in the assasination of Pope Pius X. We now stand before you to denounce these obiously fabricated accusations. New Zion has not in any way been involved in the assasination of the Pope. We now demand that those nations that accuse New Zion, to release all documents and evidence implicating New Zion. As of today, December 25th, the armed forces of New Zion have been mobilized.
May the God of our fathers be with us."
***
An ad posted in newspapers around the world.
The destruction of NSS Liberty in Maila Bay.
The Spanish Intervention in the Sino-Swiss War.
The "Peace Fleet".
The bombardment of Taipei.
The bombarbment of Aden.
The Azores Intervention.
The Spanish Civil War.
The 2nd Pacific War.
The Italian-Egyptian War.
The Greek "Insurrection"
The Ottoman War.
The hands of the Papists are red with the blood of countless innocents, murdered over countless years. They call themselves Christians but they have forgotten to "Love your Enemy". Today they want to add another victim to their list. They have not been content with the Spanish Inquisitionthe countless progroms they have conducted, or their bloody crusades. The streets of Jerusalem, the Holy City, ran red with blood. Crusaders slicing open pregnant women and smashing their children into the walls of the city. The Roman Legions, marching and despoling the land.
The blood of those they have murdered cries out to God asking to avenge their wrongdoings.
Are you next?
***
An ad in the Jeruslaem Post,
"All able bodied men and women are to report to their nearest government office. Further information will be provided there.
Well, then, why'd you hit, "Post"?
Quote from: The Rock Doctor on November 22, 2008, 06:45:21 PM
Well, then, why'd you hit, "Post"?
LOL I have done that before myself, Lukily for me it was at nite =P
Bloody Iberian gnomes, must have hacked my computer.
All gnomes are now officially dead.
Oh great, now we have undead gnomes courtesy of New Zion
Just more proof of the evil nature of New Zion that they dabble in necromancy.
When cyberhell is full, the undead gnomes shall walk the sim.
completely off topic, but I used to play 'Everquest' as a troll. I had a song ...
"Gnome, gnome on the range, with a beer and an antelope glaze, where seldom was heard a discouraging scream, and the tummys were full all day. "
Royal Zionite Armed Forces Headquarters
"The f@$^*& papists are after us again. What do we know?"
"So far, the Iberians have sortied a good chunk of their fleet from Cartagena, but no battleships. Also most of the Pacific fleet has sortied. We have not heard anything from the Atlantic squadrons.
The Austrians have sortied the battleship Siligia, together with some cruisers.
The Italians we don't know yet, but we expect the African squadrons to be involved, two battleships, two cruisers, and a bunch of destroyers.
So far only the Italians are known to be in the Indian Ocean. Both the Iberians and Austrians are still thought to be in the Mediterranean."
"Land?"
"So far only the Italian legions. We haven't seen any signs of mobilization yet, but we expect that to happen soon."
"Our own forces?"
"The excercise with Orange came at the best possible time. We got plenty of practice and got most of the kinks worked out of the new ships. Our active fleet is in top shape, all the ships having competent officers and trained crews. Our reserves still need some more training, but should be capable of holding the line.
The army is in decent shape, but we wont be able to sustain a long war without outside assistance."
"Can we get it?"
"Quite possibly, Orange will be helping and we have secured a shipment of supplies from New Switzerland. Supply lines from Egypt will remain open, even if we are blockaded."
"Plans?"
"We have two so far, both have their risks."
"Let's hear them."
"Plan Jericho involves a preemptive strike. It gives us the initiative and quite possibly the ability to catch the Allies before they can concentrate. It allows us to pick the time and place of the battles and could very well knock them out before they can strike. On the downside, it could bring in their allies and give them international support. It has the greatest risks but also the greatest rewards.So far most of us support it, as it gives us the greatest chance of success.
Plan Gideon, gives the enemy the initiative but gets us international support. We let them throw the first stone, but then we draw them into 'killing zones'. We make them run into our minefields and submarine, and finish them of with destroyers."
"Very well, how much time do we have?"
"Not much, we expect the Allies to cross into the Indian Ocean or Red Sea within the next week..."
***
December 27th
To All Maritime Traffic in the African Rift
The Royal Zionite Navy has announced that defensive minefields have begun to be laid in Zionite waters. Any traffic expecting to cross Zionite waters is to report to the nearest Zionite Embassy for further instruction.
***
Ad in newspapers around the world:
To our Brothers around the World. Once again we face the murderous hand of the Roman Legions and the Catholic Popes. For two thousand years we have been without a land to call our own, and now we are once again a free nation. The Papist Nations unable to see a free and independant Jewish Nation, are once again on the warpath. We ask for your support and help in this time of trial.
Trusting in the Lord our God we shall triumph.
Contact your nearest Zionite Embassy for further information.
Quote from: Desertfox on November 22, 2008, 11:39:04 PM
"Quite possibly, Orange will be helping and we have secured a shipment of supplies from New Switzerland. Supply lines from Egypt will remain open, even if we are blockaded."
downside to runing a nation of free traders they will sell to anyone.....
Quote"Not much, we expect the Allies to cross into the Indian Ocean or Red Sea within the next week..."
I would have used the words "these so-called allies" in that line to show what I think of that bunch. :)
Quotedownside to runing a nation of free traders they will sell to anyone.....
Maybe it's because New Switzerland's "main religion is some version of sabbatical protestanism" and "Catholicism is generaly frowned upon". :)
(quoted from the NS encycolpedia)
Quote from: Walter on November 23, 2008, 02:20:40 AM
Quote"Not much, we expect the Allies to cross into the Indian Ocean or Red Sea within the next week..."
I would have used the words "these so-called allies" in that line to show what I think of that bunch. :)
Quotedownside to runing a nation of free traders they will sell to anyone.....
Maybe it's because New Switzerland's "main religion is some version of sabbatical protestanism" and "Catholicism is generaly frowned upon". :)
(quoted from the NS encycolpedia)
^.^ im working on that part...
January 2nd, 1915
Royal Zionite Armed Forces Headquarters
"The die is cast. The Italians will begin hostilities in twenty four hours."
"What about the rest?"
"The Austrians will probably help, but it will take them time. The Iberians we have no idea. But we have been threatened by the Germans."
"The Germans? Hmm. Do we strike first?"
"No. But in a way we can. This is what we will do..."
"International support?"
"We have it, the Italians will run into a buzz saw..."
***
Same day,
The Zionite Government has announced a Maritime Exclusion Zone extending from the Zionite coast to twenty miles out to sea. All warships of nations, bellingrent to New Zion, operating without prior notice in said zone are liable to be attacked without notice. Defensive minefields will be laid in said zone, so all civilian and neutral traffic is to report to your nearest Zionite Embassy for further information as to avoid said minefields.
"Dear Sir,
"As your advertisement contains content contraty to our publication guidelines, we regret that we are unable to print your requested advertisement. We are refunding your payment, minus a modest service charge."
Going back a few days to the 1st of January...
The Frontlines
"Men of Royal Zionite Army! Tommorow, at the rising of the sun, once again we will be at war with the forces of the Roman Empire. Do not fear, the Lord God of our fathers has spoken!
'Hear, O Israel: Today you are on the verge of battle with your enemies. Do not let your heart faint, do not be afraid, and do not tremble or be terrified because of them; for the LORD your God is He who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.'
Arise, O God, plead Your own cause; For behold, Your enemies have taken crafty counsel against Your people, And consulted together against Your sheltered ones. They have said, "Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation, That the name of Israel may be remembered no more."
Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; But we will remember the name of the LORD our God!"
January 13th
Victory! In a surprise move the combined fleets of New Zion and Orange have destroyed an Italian squadron in the Rift. One Italian Heavy Cruiser now sleeps with the fishes, while another has been heavily damaged. Damage to the joint squadron has been very light.
***
January 15th
Word has reached New Zion of an Italian ceasefire. Perhaps they do not like the taste of defeat? The Government has announced that it will accept the ceasefire and has ordered all Zionite forces to cease all offensive operations. However, Zionite forces are still ready to defend our homeland.
And on that humble note, Moderators advise that the ceasefire will hold through to the end of January, at least, in the absence of any surprises.
I will post a bit of stuff for the rest of January in a day or three.
Quote from: Desertfox on November 30, 2008, 02:25:21 PM
January 13th
Victory! In a surprise move the combined fleets of New Zion and Orange have destroyed an Italian squadron in the Rift. One Italian Heavy Cruiser now sleeps with the fishes, while another has been heavily damaged. Damage to the joint squadron has been very light.
***
January 15th
Word has reached New Zion of an Italian ceasefire. Perhaps they do not like the taste of defeat? The Government has announced that it will accept the ceasefire and has ordered all Zionite forces to cease all offensive operations. However, Zionite forces are still ready to defend our homeland.
Man these News Writers Lay it on thick (Contemplates Buying their Services for the NS Propoganda Bureau)
You may find it is already on their resumes.
The response to the Italian publication...
The Roman Empire. Twenty-five hundred years of enslavement.
Hypocrites! Did not the man they hold in such 'reverence' (but never actually do what he taught) say once, 'Look unto your own house before that of your neighbors?'
For thousands of years many have toiled as slaves under their brutal Roman overlords, and those that have dared to fight for liberty have been brutally murdered, crucified on a Roman cross...
The Romans have tasted defeat and like the cowards they are, they now try to hide under their own sins.
They have blantantly, and without a shred of evidence, invaded a country at peace. But at the first wiff of defeat they see fit to blame the defenders of liberty for their own aggression.
Three times, in the last thirty years, the Roman Empire has seen fit to invade the only independant (for the past two thousand years) African country. Three times they have been defeated. Once again they invade, and once again they shall perish on the mountains of New Zion...
And they are retarded, and will lose themselves in the desert ...
January 19th
News of a possible peace treaty have caused several disturbances around the capital. Protestors have gathered with crys of "Death to the Romans!", "Leave Africa!", "Africa for the Africans!", "Leave or die!". While the protests have not gotten violent, they are a troubling sign.
Trying to catch up...
The Jerusalem Times
Triumph! Our glourious armies have once again driven the Roman Legions from our land in defeat. Twin victories on land and sea have shown that we can not and wil not be defeat. The God of our forefathers has once again fought for his people and covered the gentiles in shame. Today, a temporary peace has been signed. It will not be long before the Roman Emperors' bloodlust awakens, but when it does we will once again be ready to strike down their legions.
In other news, the King has announced that he will be abdicating. Untill a successor is named, his mother will be taking over the reins of government. No reason has been given, but it is rumored to be related to some dealings with the Columbians.
***
Tel Aviv
"Ms Washburn?"
"Yes?"
"I have heard that you have a fast boat and are looking for a job."
"That is correct. Who are you?"
"My name is of no importance. I need passage into Italy, money will not be a concern..."
***
Royal Palace
"So what are we taking again?"
"The palace guard, half of the royal treasury, the cruiser Sharon..."
****
The halls of the Knesset
"So what's this 'Peace Treaty' we have signed? We have to rip half the government just a year after we nearly had a coup? Are the Columbians crazy? The people have just tasted victory and are crying out for blood. How does anyone expect them to decide what is right? How is THAT going to bring peace?"
"Calm down, its not that bad. In fact we have probably just swindled the Italians nicely. Only the King and the High Council have to 'resign', the Knesset, the Council staff, the military commanders, and the extended royal family, are not touched at all in the treaty. Also these 'observers' are just that, and like all people, the right money in the right place can go a long way."
"I think I'm getting your drift. So you're saying that that 'Treaty' has more holes than Bavarian Cheese? Interesting..."
***
Lascurain Works
"Fire in three...two...one!"
Rat-at-at-at-at-at
BANG
CRACK!
CRACK!
"It's no use, neither the Mondragon nor the device are reliable enough. Until we can work out all the kinks we'll keep shooting of propellers."
"How long will it take you guys to get it working reliably? Is there any other option?"
"Hard to say, probably more than a year, unless we get more money. We do have another option. We outfitted a couple of Type Ns with metal deflector shields. It's crude but it works. It's also simple enough that we can outfit the entire fleet with them in a couple of weeks. We also fitted a Type L with a mount on top of the wing. It can fire over the propeller, but its a bit hard to aim and fire, and impossible to reload the gun."
"Do the Type Ns, we shouldn't need more gun armed scouts. But if you get any breaktrough with the device let me know."
Royal Zionite Army HQ
The halls of the Royal Zionite Army once again rang with intruge and conspiracy. To those seeking lasting peace the Dar-es-Salaam Agreement was a deathblow. The agreement had but one effect, to eliminate the older more experienced government officials and pave the way for others to take their place. The King had been one of the more outspoken supporters of peace, and most of the council had seen war in their younger days. But now the slate was clean and those who sought glory and conquest saw their opening. The Army had lost much of its political power in the wake of the failed coup, but now God himself had opened the sea.
"We MUST act now. There is no one to obstruct us and our armies are still mobilised. We can wipe the Roman scum from this continent."
"Calm yourself Luitenant. We will act, but we can not at this time defeat the Italians. Have you not read the reports from the Second Pacific War? Or the Ottoman War? An army on the defensive can not be defeated conventionaly. We don't attack...yet."
"But...how about the government?"
"There we will act..."
***
Mossad HQ
"Are you sure?"
"We have to assume the worse. There was no reason for him to dissapear and we have not found any traces of foul play. The timing also supports our conclusions, Elder Ahijah has either been abducted or defected to the enemy."
"Find him, if possible bring him back alive, if not terminate him with extreme prejudice."
"But surely he doesn't know that much?"
"It does not matter, traitors will learn to fear the long arm of the Mossad. Either he is here in chains or he is dead, there is no other choice."
Quote3. A neutral commission shall oversee selection of a new New Zion Government. The commission shall be comprised of three nations; one shall be appointed by Orange, one shall be appointed by Italia. These two appointees shall in turn agree upon a third nation to chair the commission.
To those members comprising said commision:
Members of said commision will be restricted to a security detachment of no more than 100 armed guards. Any more than the specified 100 will be detained and their weapons confiscated.
April 22, 1915: Tel Aviv
The Gran Colombian consul and a senior Zionite official leaned over the table, examining the map.
"There are three feasible options for the lease as my government views it. The simplest is lease of a broadly square block centred on the bay. We would simply survey the boundaries and mark them on the ground. You'll have fresh water from the rivers to the west, and control of the rail head at Caimanera.
"A block on the west side of the bay allows some boundary definition by topography. You retain the rail and river access, and look to gain a bit of land area.
"The third option is an elongated block on the east side of the bay. It's a more rugged area, and we'd define it almost exclusively by topography. River access is limited - just the one that would form the northwest boundary. Although you won't have the railhead at Caimanera, you'll have access to a spur east of Guantanamo itself. It would be easy to build a station and platform there if necessary."
The official looked up, "What progress has been made on the port?"
"The Armada is completing a survey of the bay and should have a draft report completed within weeks for your benefit. While we respect that port locations will play a role in your choice of lease boundary, you'll understand that we can't actually begin construction until you make a decision."
"Fair enough", the Zionite said.
"This being said, items with long lead times are being ordered, and we expect that with a May or June decision, we can have the port finished and operational by the end of the year - hurricanes notwithstanding."
"Is that likely to be an issue?"
"Impossible to know until the season is over", the consul replied. "We've had several reasonably easy years. We could have yet another, or perhaps our luck will turn."
"What happens if a hurricane arises while our ships are in the area?"
"Ideally, the ships steam clear of the storm. If caught, they ride it out", the consul said. "You should ensure you're chartering appropriate steamers, that being the case - good seakeeping, long-range wireless, life boats for all aboard."
"Yes, of course", the Zionite replied slightly impatiently - as if he would put hundreds of civilians on an unsafe relic to save a few sheckels! "Is there a warning system?"
"The wireless and telegraph systems", the consul said.
"What if the storm is over the sea, away from the cities where your communication infrastructure is located?"
"That's something I'd have to ask about", the consul replied.
"Very well. What about convoy arrangements?"
"We'll make use of Orange facilities around Afrika and into Chuvosa. Your ships can then track up to Cayenne and refuel there if necessary. As for escort, we'll assign a protected cruiser and two patrol sloops."
"Hmm", the Zionite murmured. "An armored cruiser would be more appropriate."
"For the King's transit, this can be arranged, but primarily as a symbolic gesture. A protected cruiser will be capable of dealing with any privateers that might pose a threat to convoy security."
"It's the Romans we're concerned with, not some two-bit Jack Sparrow imitator", the Zionite noted.
"We don't envision that Italia would interfere with a convoy escorted by Colombian warships", the consul assured him.
"They'd love to get their hands on the King and Elders."
"And they would have to disable our cruiser to do it", the consul observed. "Again, we don't expect it to be an issue."
"You'd better pray you are correct", the Zionite warned him. "Thank you for the briefing. I will pass this information along to the King's Senior Advisor and convey any questions back to you."
OOC: Let's pick this up, guys. More speed!
Quote from: The Rock Doctor on January 09, 2009, 09:13:01 AM
OOC: Let's pick this up, guys. More speed!
*Mr Scott mode* I can'a giveya no more Capin' I'ma givinya all shes got. *Mr Scott Mode off*
*Fires phasers*
Quote from: The Rock Doctor on January 09, 2009, 09:13:01 AM
OOC: Let's pick this up, guys. More speed!
I think hear a crack of the whip in the background ...
:)
Borys
Rocky's good at being the guy with the hammers...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXh1tW16V-8
More men with hammers (skip the first 20 seconds)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glhnPo3T_IA&feature=related
Is Norse Heavy Metal a whole genre over there?
OT
Although "In Extemo", the German band in the video, are technically neither Metal nor Norse, but yes, there is a genre called Norse/Wiking Metal, often overlaping with Pagan Metal, occasionally also with NSBDM.
Borys
Almost sounds like your NEDS, borys. :)
Korpen knows much more about such music than I do ...
Borys
I was referring to 'NSBDM' which, like 'NEDS', has an 'N', an 'S' and a 'D' and in a quick glance, the 'B' and 'E' look a bit alike on my monitor.
Sorry, the D is there by mistake. It is NSBM. Music is nice, lyrics happily incomprehensible.
Borys
In Extremo is perfectly understandable. I like it, a bit of neo-midevil sound overdone with low Hz sounds and ancient instruments, spiced with a metal alike sauce.
But yes, I'm the guy who would command the Hortator to go "waterski speed".
The pipers of In Extremo have manly bagpipes, you noticed ? Not those whimpy Scottisch thingies... I like their music because of the bass sounds, but then I like anything musical that has sweaty almost-nude males cavorting on the stage. ;D If you want similar music, try Haggard of Schelmisch. And for the Dutch: Heidevolk (although they don't use many instruments, it's mainly male voices, très manly).
I do confess I'm more into the Dropkick Murphys though. That's bagpipe with a kick. And Rammstein, that's überkick.
But play anything by Ivan Rebroff and I melt.