NWO pbem#2

[academia]

Originally posted by Eurisko
Hello everyone, I am back from my summer vacation and have some free time as well as an internet connection again, so I could take China if it's alright with you.

awesome!! welcome back denis

and now, finally... emugod can begin the game!!

[Nilat]

Nice to see you again Denis! Your stubborness was missed by all of us!

[Eivind IV]

Glad to see you back, Denis. A word of abscence would be nice (...), but here you are, so I won't complain.

Btw, you should reclaim Japan at the German forum. Sephiroth's brother has played it in the mean time.

[Eurisko]

Hello everyone.

I know, I disappeared a bit too suddenly, sorry about that. I hadn't exactly planned on handling (or rather, not at all being able to handle it) like that, but the circumstances were rather disadvantageous.

(Although I did announce fairly early that I would not be able to play for at least a month well beforehand.)

Anyway, because my schedule has become tighter I won't be able to participate in too many PBEMs, I think.

Depending on whether or not Sephiroth's brother wants to continue, the state of Japan, and adjustments to my schedule I might take Japan again.

[EmuGod]

And So it Begins...

Iraq Invades Kuwait! American Crusader Army Crushed!

KUWAIT CITY - Following a small scale American incursion into Iraq, in which 13 Iraqi troops were ambushed and forced to surrender, President Saddam Hussein struck back at the American invaders with full force, as promised. The entire American garrison in Kuwait has been crushed, with the oil-rich state re-occupied. The Iraqi Army has taken many prisoners, including members of the Kuwaiti Royal Family and American servicemen and reporters. American air squadrons and troops were crushed under the might of the Iraqi army. Iraq, however, does not seek war with the United States, as we have long mentioned. The American buildup, threats, and subsequent invasion of Iraqi territory prompted this legal response. We are willing to withdraw and return all American prisoners should the United States agree to respect Iraqi sovereignty and end its hostilities against us.

Cease-fire in Chechnya, Russian-Chechen Talks to Launch

GROZNY - Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to enter negotiations with the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria t end hostilities. A three month cease-fire has been established to allow for the negotiations to begin.

FARC, Colombian Troops Clash in southern Colombia

BOGOTA - A new round of fighting began this month in Colombia, when elements of the FARC resistance counterattacked against the Colombian government's recent incursions into the south. The skirmishes were small scale, with the destruction of a Colombian division and helicopter squadron after a daring assault on a Colombian airfield.

Double Suicide Bombing in Kabul - Heavy Losses

KABUL - Renewed fighting began between Taliban and Al-Qaeda forces against NATO in northern and eastern Afghanistan. A double suicide bombing in Kabul, along with a general offensive in the area decimated the NATO forces there, killing the entire Norwegian forces deployed, and nearly wiping out other NATO forces in the area. Some feel the renewed Taliban presence in Afghanistan, especially in the traditionally safer Kabul region, will reignite debates on the merits of the mission, particularly in the EU countries where the mission is unpopular.

Accidental Death of Peacekeepers in Liberia

MONROVIA - The government of Liberia officially apologized to the EU today after military exercises accidentally hit EU peacekeeping forces in the eastern portions of the countries. "We regret the loss of life and apologize to the EU," the president said.

(Note: Due to the state of war between the rogues and EU in Afghanistan, I accidentally moved troops east and unknowingly killed an EU unit there. This was NOT a declaration of war or a purposeful attack.)

Minor terrorist attacks occurred in the Philippines, Ireland, and Kazakhstan as well.

The remaining "rogue" states are officially neutral in these conflicts and want nothing but peace.

[academia]

PRESIDENT'S TELEVISED ADDRESS GRANTING SADDAM HUSSEIN 5 MINUTES TO RUN AND HIDE

THE PRESIDENT: My fellow citizens, events in Iraq have now reached the final days of my willingness to keep my personal blood lust for Saddam Hussein in check. For more than a decade, the United States and other nations have successfully crushed Iraq into the ground with crippling economic sanctions and almost-constant bombing of nearly half their worthless desert landscape. Yet today, Iraq's ruling regime showed that they still have the will to attack our mega-loving-freedom-empire.

As a result of the 100% unprovoked iraqui attack, I, George W. Bush declare total war on Irak. However, i´m willing to leave a few buildings untouched (apart of the oil wells), if Saddam and his sons leave Iraq in 5 minutes. Their refusal to do so will result in a personal vendatta-inspired military carnage.

And hear me well: I don't care how many American GI's or muslamians get killed, Saddam.

That is the future I have chosen. Plutocracies have a duty to perpetuate themselves by uniting against the conveniently demonized and almost effortlessly defeated. And tonight, as we have done before, the Republican Party embraces that course of least resistance.

Good night, and may God continue to bless my re-election prospects.



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edited form www.whitehouse.org
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5.1 minutes later, operation "IRAQUI OIL FREEDOM" began.




Military casualties:

*2 marines lost
*2 f-18 lost

*12 arab army killed
*1 sam AA destroyed
*2 stinger killed
*1 APC destroyed
*1 t-55 destroyed
*1 terrorist killed


*Baghdad razed to the ground. Thousands of children killed, men enslaved and women raped.
We bring you freedom and capitalism. embrace it!



Other fronts in the 100% legal war on terrorism:
AFGHANISTAN
To Europe: If you need help to kill those terrorist freedom haters, just tell us. we´d love to wipe the taliban off the face of the earth.

COLOMBIA
To the Western Allies: If you need help, just let me know.


And remember...

[Voltar]

Europe reels with the realization of an Economic crisis...
Other than that we were unable to actually locate any Afghani militias to destroy, and we do welcome any US aid. Good luck in the war terror!
Otherwise nothing to report.

[EmuGod]

Academia: What are the rules regarding building new cities? Can Baghdad be rebuilt?

Also, since the Western civs outclass the Rogues so much, I'd like to propose a house rule that the EU, US, and Western Allies can't completely join together all the time in every theatre, otherwise the Rogues will cease to exist very quickly. Also, I'd like to suggest that it take time before wars happen - with relations straining first. It took a while for the US to attack Iraq. Until then, relations became worse and worse with more verbal attacks on one another.

[academia]

Originally posted by EmuGod
Academia: What are the rules regarding building new cities? Can Baghdad be rebuilt?

Also, since the Western civs outclass the Rogues so much, I'd like to propose a house rule that the EU, US, and Western Allies can't completely join together all the time in every theatre, otherwise the Rogues will cease to exist very quickly. Also, I'd like to suggest that it take time before wars happen - with relations straining first. It took a while for the US to attack Iraq. Until then, relations became worse and worse with more verbal attacks on one another.

hehe, baghdad wasn´t destroyed. i was just exaggerating
the city is still there, and in american hands.

well, i like that idea of a "one on one" war when it comes to fight with the rogues. I think that when a war is declared, we must establish the limits and participants.
However, i think that Afghanistan should be an exception, because the EU and US already have forces in the area.

And the point about "it take time before wars happen", i also agree with you. I invaded irak because you attacked me first. That´s all.

[Eurisko]

The middle kingdom has to grow:

China, after decades of communist hybernation, has decided to embrace capitalism just enough for it not to corrupt our society.

The great, wise leaders of China have decided to maximize output and become competitive in every global market, from cars to toothbrushes. Soon, the words "Made in China" will be the symbol of quality in consumer products.

To achieve the desired goals, several huge engineering projects have been initiated, as well as local branches of global leaders in the economy given green light for producing their goods here.

Bear, Dragon, Eagle:

China, as it opens up to the outside world like a lotus blossom in full bloom, would of course like to have good relations with her imminent neighbours and all global powers.

We hope that the US, which are poised to become our largest market, continue to see us as their traditional friends, and we hope that Russia and China can continue on the path of eliminating the last remnants of the Sino-Soviet split, which should be a thing of the past anyway.

We of course also want good relations to Europe, India and the allies, the only reason they were not mention in the sub-heading is because they have no iconic animals.

Peace at home, peace abroad:

China's growth is of course closely related to regional as well as global stability. Therefore, China is interested in keeping global peace, but will not do so by means of it's army, as we cannot afford costly wars.

To calm regional unrest in Asia, China has made important decisions which we hope will be enough on our part to prevent conflicts from flaring up around our borders:

1. Maoist rebels in Nepal have been ordered to lay down their arms. Their last action was cutting off the Nepal-India road, such that India cannot easily influence Nepal either, granting the small country more autonomy.

2. The Chinese government declared that military actions taking place right next to China's borders may prompt Chinese involvement. The Chinese high command will have the last word in such situations.

3. As a shock to most of the outside world, but especially Chinese citizens, the government of the People's Republic of China has decided to officially recognize the Republic of China, also known as Taiwan. Although we regret that brothers are separated by the powers that be, we must accept that the people of Taiwan have made the choice not to join the People's Republic.

Therefore the Chinese high command has officially abandoned all plans of military actions against Taiwan, and the Chinese government has scrapped all plans for future economic sanctions. At this point, the only realistic alternative for a united China seems to be a referendum.

4. To defuse tensions in the east and south Chinese seas, the naval command has decided to minimize naval presence. Only very few flotillas of frigates patrol the seas to catch smugglers and pirates.

5. To get rid of an unnecessary strain on China's relations with the current regional superpower, Japan, Chinese leaders, much to the dismay of millions, have decided to pardon the Japanese for their heinous war crimes which ravaged the fertile east coast of China a little more than half a century ago.

That is it, for now.


Shanghai, the new epicenter of the Chinese economy.

[EmuGod]

Originally posted by academia

hehe, baghdad wasn´t destroyed. i was just exaggerating
the city is still there, and in american hands.

well, i like that idea of a "one on one" war when it comes to fight with the rogues. I think that when a war is declared, we must establish the limits and participants.
However, i think that Afghanistan should be an exception, because the EU and US already have forces in the area.

And the point about "it take time before wars happen", i also agree with you. I invaded irak because you attacked me first. That´s all.

What I fear is that the three western civs will all become hard right neocon governments and then attack with huge overwhelming forces, which would end the PBEM too quickly.

I look forward to seeing how you will handle the American elections in 2004.

[Nilat]

I'm afraid that I will be able to play the turn tomorrow. Thursdays are pretty bad days for me spare-timewise.

[academia]

Originally posted by EmuGod


What I fear is that the three western civs will all become hard right neocon governments and then attack with huge overwhelming forces, which would end the PBEM too quickly.

I look forward to seeing how you will handle the American elections in 2004.

yep, i understand your point.
you have my word that i won´t intervene in a 2 vs. 1 situation. i played USA before, and there was a war between the rogues and the allies in the middle east. i didn´t get involved there.

as i said before, the exception is afghanistan. i already have troops there.

[EmuGod]

Originally posted by academia

yep, i understand your point.
you have my word that i won´t intervene in a 2 vs. 1 situation. i played USA before, and there was a war between the rogues and the allies in the middle east. i didn´t get involved there.

as i said before, the exception is afghanistan. i already have troops there.

In that case I have nothing to worry about. I think we should try to simulate some types of setbacks for different events that happen. For example, a major rogue victory before the American elections could collapse support for the Bush Administration or a powerful US offensive hurting the rogue movement and changing the strategies of certain rogue states. That is how I will be playing the Rogue states - as almost competely independent states (since some of them are allies or are fighting together) with competing interests at times.

[Nilat]

Sorry about the delay. Had to do a Richard III essay yesterday evening! Now that it is a friday, nothing will come between me and civ2