History of the World 2.2 - V (Cuz 2 just wasn't big enough)

[The Capo]

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... War reigns supreme in the Ural mountains as the last struggle of the Second World War rages between the European Union and the Union of Asian States. The peace treaty signed between the EU and Federation of Democratic Provinces was seen as many as an end of this long and bloody struggle, however this doesn't seem to be the case. Asian and European artillery continue to exchange blows in the Ural Mountain ranges as floods of refugees from the European cities of Orsoni and Savona continue to pour accross the FDP Province of Khazakstan. There is no end in sight.

In the latest turn of events the Second World War may recieve a refurbishment as Zulu Federation Chairwoman Jula Kamma threatens to broker a "Peace Keeping" mission against the UAS if their relentless assault against the European Union continues, the allies of the UAS, Australia, have now spoken up and are supporting the Asian offensive, threatening a possible reunion of the Pacific Pact and an escalation of a war thought by many to be on its last legs...

What will occur? Nobody can say for sure. This is the History of the World....

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The following is a listing of the nations and their leaders, as well as the new names and flags of these nations. This latest version (2.2) was released in order to more accurately portray the geopolitical situation in this game. You may download the latest version by clicking <a href="http://members.aol.com/lbpreefer/hotw2.zip">HERE</a>.

<img src="http://members.aol.com/lbpreefer/smalleu.jpg"> - The European Union (The Capo). Formally known as the Adriatic League, the Union formed following the peace treaty signed with Israel (now the FDP) which turned over all Adriatic colonies to the FDP and officially reformed the European Union with its capital in Berlin. Currently the EU is emblazoned in a bloody struggle with the UAS in attempts to recapture its province of Uralsky form invading UAS forces.

<img src="http://members.aol.com/lbpreefer/smallzulu.jpg"> - The Zulu Federation (Drake). The Zulu Federation has historically been one of the world's most dormant nations, however in the years following the demise of the Axis Alliance the Zulus have taken a stronger policy towards other nations, especially those that threaten peace in the Western Hemisphere. After becomming Communist and taking a large stand in the many wars that occured in the Sahara desert the Zulu Federation is now allied with the EU and has most recently stated it is prepared to take peace keeping efforts against UAS forces.

<img src="http://members.aol.com/lbpreefer/smallfdp.jpg"> - Federation of Democratic Provinces (Rasputin). Formally known as Israel, this nation has been one of the most tumultuous nations in recent history. With many wars under its belt in a short period of time it has shown that while Israel was historically a non-factor, times can indeed change. Having just signed peace with the European Union the FDP has gained an enormous amount of cities now owning colonies in Mexico, the Missisipi and Florida as well as new territories in Central Asia this nation has risen from nothingness to prominance under its Socialist Regime.

<img src="http://members.aol.com/lbpreefer/smallmali.jpg"> - The Mali Nation-State (Belinda). Currently allied with the Federation of Democratic Provinces, the Mali have seen their glory days long ago with the fall of the Axis Alliance. In recent years they have been engaged in many wars against the Adriatic League as well as Israel until finally settling into their current position. While allied with the FDP, they haven't been as blatant about fighting wars and have generally taken a more moderate approach than they have historically. With a strong base in Africa and colonies in America just waiting to be developed this nation is very much a player and has a very good chance of effecting the balance of power.

<img src="http://members.aol.com/lbpreefer/smallchina.jpg"> - The People's Republic of China (Prometheus). Without question the most neutral nation in the game, China is a very large and varied country. Siberia, Manchuria, Korea, Japan, Borneo and most of Western North America compose of this gigantic nation. With its Capital in Hawaii ruling its Communist Regime talk has spread of a possible change from its historic Communist powerbase to a new more Democratic nation. China is possibly the only nation right now that could be deemed a "wildcard" and would be a major player if it decided to be at any time.

<img src="http://members.aol.com/lbpreefer/smalladu.jpg"> - Australian Democratic Union (Deity). In recent years the ADU has taken a quieter approach to world events, and who can blame them? They are easily the most successful nation in the entire world, with a huge army at their disposal and an amzing Economy this nation can literally change the course of any conflict at will. Historically Australia has been the masterminds behind the dominant Pacific Pact. However in the recent course of events the Pacific Pact has all but split apart. With the ongoing struggle in the Ural mountains between the UAS and EU could Australia again have to show its might to the planet? Only one man knows for sure...

<img src="http://members.aol.com/lbpreefer/smalluas.jpg"> - Union of Asian States (Dangime). Formally known as Mongolia, this has to be one of the most extensive and diverse empires in the world. Owning nearly all of the Asian Supercontinent, the UAS intends on expanding that territory into EU controlled Russia and is continuing its invasion of the Ural territories. While the UAS or Mongolia has never been the major player it could have been throughout history its power and influence can never be counted out. Recent events have made the UAS a much more important factor which could lead to the revival of the once-dominant Pacific Pact.

So those are the new nations of HOTW2, this is where all in-game posts should occur and no others, there is a seperate section for any and all OOC posts. So please only post in-game stories and reports in this section. Well guys, let's tell the greatest story ever told...

The History of the World...

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[The Capo]

Dublin, Ireland; European Union...

"Hey Mick" said Tommy the bartender as he whiped a mug clean "I thought you were getting shipped out to Moscow today."

"Yeah, Tommy" said Michael Collins "I'm off to fight the Asians." he said as he took a seat at the bar, it was near empty save an old man and a married couple.

"What can I get ya Mick?" asked the bartender.

"Draft beer, a nice dark Irish one." he said as he threw some gold coins on the bar and looked up at the television moniter. "Look at that, that's so fuggin 'orrible."

"What's that Mick?" asked the bartender as he carefully poured the beer.

"The refugees in Uralsky, herded like fuggin cattle." he said staring up at the moniter "Its terrible ya know?"

"Yeah I hear ya Collins, that's what you're going for I suppose." said Tommy as he slid him the beer.

"Slainte" Collins said as he raised his mug and took a nice gulp "Slainte Maethe." he then bowed his head looking into his beer.

"You alright Mick? You seem pretty bad?" asked Tommy, pouring himself a drink.

"I don't know, ever since I told Sharon that I was leaving she's acting like its my fuggin funeral. Might as well be, I've heared stories of the Asians, they're horrible." he said.

"Well you're a tough man Mick, you'll show them chinks wot' its like here in Eire wontcha!" he said as he smiled and smacked Michael on the shoulder. He didn't react. "Lord in heaven son, look atcha!"

"I know Tommy, I'm not mah'self lately." he said sipping his beer.

"When are ya called ta' port son?" asked Tommy looking at his watch.

"Five." said Mick as he took another swig of beer.

"You've got thirty minutes ya know, it'll take ya longer to get there unless you haul ass." he replied.

"Wel alright, let me finish my beer Tommy." said Michael as he took another gulp.

"Just go lad, take the mug..."

[Frank Johnson]

To the Zulu Union and European Union Foreign Affairs Office

We have become aware of your threats concearning the current war with the European Union. However, these threats were not accompanied with anything more than vauge demands. The United Asian States are not opposed to bringing peace to this region, however we do not respond well to threats and any escalation from allies of the European Union would only result in more former Pacific Pact allies joining the war, not peace. The rescent activities of the Zulu's have brought considerable tension on the fresh peace between the European Union and the Israeli, even to the point that it may collapse.

Lord Dangime proposes the following. An immediate cease-fire with a peace treaty reconizing the current territorial situation. This is the only peace treaty that the UAS will reconize. In the case you find this unacceptable the war will continue. Any attack by the Zulu Union risks bring both Israel and Australia into the war, and a permanent occupation of the European Union as well as blockades and assaults against the Zulu Union by coalition nations. Lord Dangime and the heads of state of the allied nations eagerly await your responce.

[The Capo]

EU Diplomatic Transmission...

State Department of the European Union
Honorable Carlos Luis-Hidalgo
1712 Dove Avenue
Amsterdam, Netherlands

TO: Lord Dangime of the Union of Asian States
FROM: The Honorable Carlos Luis-Hidalgo, Secretary of State

Dear Sir,

We are not making any demands of the Union of Asian States, on the contrary this is what should occur. Our request that the province of Uralsky be returned is a fair request. At no point did the European Union ever rule out any just compensation for this territory, at no point did we ever demand it without understanding that our nation is currently being defeated.

Uralsky is an ethnic European province, it is one of our sovreign states with representatives in Parliament and is under such laws that it can not be broken up. Your government fails to realize that we will never end war until this province is free again. That is the situation we are in at this time. I understand yours, it is hardfought land and men died for it, but this is a situation that we can not look away from or accept. So we can either make an ulterior deal or we can continue to fight until the province is liberated, at which point it will be your decision. The European Union is not interested in conquest, we are merely trying to liberate our citizens.

There is the possibility that the state of Uralsky could be partitioned, but there is no possiblity of total loss here, it would be uncalled for if we were to allow one of our sovreign states to simply be ceded to a foreign nation, especially against its own free will. Therefore we can not accept your terms of peace.

I will personally discuss the issue with Prime Minister Pagniacci and Parliament, however promises can not be made. There is the chance that part of the province, including the city of Savona, could be offered however again, I am merely an agent of the Executive, a body which does not have jurisdiction over this matter.

We await your response, and hope that the Pacific Pact can understand that the only thing the European Union wishes for is peace. Thank you for your time.

C. Luis-Hidalgo
(Secretary of State)

[The Capo]

Helsinki, Findland; European Union...

The port city of Helsinki was covered in snow, with a faint drizzle of freezing rain in the air. Micheal Collins stepped off of the Transport vessel and pulled his duffle bag upon his shoulder. There were many troops walking arond, mostly Eurokorps soldiers, but some of which Marines and artillery captains. He slowly approached the barrack officer "Hello sir." he said as he handed over his papers.

"Eurokorps?" asked the officer.

"Yes sir, from Ireland, private Collins." he replied as he extended his hand, the officer merely glanced down at it.

"Private, Collins was it? You are a Eurokorps soldier, you do know what that means right?" asked the officer.

"Yes sir, it means I'll be liberating Uralsky from the Asian scum, sir." said Collins.

"Heh, well, not exactly. It means you are a grunt, it means you'll be toiling under the command of that spoiled brat DeNucci, that's what it means, frankly I don't think this is wise. Here is your slip you are in bunk 17." he said as he ripped the paper off and filled in the information.

"Is-"

"Bunk 17 is over on your far left, third from the left. Enjoy your stay at camp Helsinki, in a week you'll be cannon fodder." he mock saluted Collins and moved on to the next person in line.

Collins slowly made his way down the gravel path towards bunk 17, unkowingly walking right by General Adriana Alessi and his soon to be Commander Antonio DeNucci...

"The newbies look like pansies!" said DeNucci scoping out the line coming off of the ship.

"I'm sure you can work them into shape Tony, we'll be moving the next wave towards Moscow in one week, I hope its sufficient." she said.

"One week, Jesus, you might as well send them now. Not much can be done in a week, God look at that fat bastard. What do they do, pick anyone?" he said.

"Do you know how many are arriving?" she asked, ignoring his question.

"Last I heared 200,000, but those numbers could be skewed, you never know with this beuraucrats." he said as he lit a cigarette.

"Well, all we can do is hope for the best, this could turn into a bigger conflict quite soon. The Zulus and FDP are still squabbling in Sudan, Australia is making waves as far as Asia goes. The world is going to sh*t Tony." she said with a sigh.

"Wow, did you just realize that?" he said shaking his head.

"Well I don't know, I suppose I should get to Moscow soon, I hear General Franco is heading in that direction, now that the Balkans have been secured."

"Secured? Are you serious?" he said as he exhaled his smoke "You never know what the hell is going on anymore, there's no respect for a treaty, no bond, no honor anymore. Look at these kids here, they're boys. They didn't want to go to war Adriana, this is ridiculous. This is what we've succumed to, this!" he said.

"Hey Tony, relax" she said as she put her hands on his shoulders "You really have to, these boys are the only thing that can save our country right now, you've gotta get them ready Tony, in all seriousness, this is life and death."

"I just can't take it, you know? I mean this isn't what the armed forces are all about, these men don't want to be here they are forced to be here, but the sad part is we need them. The whole situation f*ckin sucks. It just does." he said throwing his cigarette on the ground and stomping it out.

"Well, I need to get back to Moscow before Franco arrives, he's gonna have my head on a plate, he really is. Tony, listen, you'll do alright, just let them know that this entire country depends on them, they have to know that they are needed, that they aren't taken for granted." she said.

"Yeah okay, I know. I'll see you in a week." he said, she then began walking away "Adriana."

"Yes?"

"What happened to us?" he asked.

"It wasn't anything Tony, I'm sorry, I can't be involved in that, I just can't." she said.

"You still love him, huh?"

"Yes Tony, I will always love Artie..." there was a long silence.

"Well, you better get going, ya know, don't want to piss off Frank." he said pulling out a cigarette.

"Keep yourself together Tony, you're a good man." she said as she waved and began walking away, he sat there and saw three privates walk past.

"Hey homos! Yeah you!" he said as they turned "Go get me some ST-1s on the double!!!!"

[Frank Johnson]

Responce from the UAS Foreign Affiars Department Reguarding European Union

Thank you for your swift responce to our correspondance. It is with regret that I inform you that Lord Dangime has declined to view any treaty that involves the release of Ural Region territories to the European Union. Lord Dangime stated that continued Mongolian presence in these regions are required to insure the security of the whole of Mongolia. He adds that your stance of not agreeing to the status quo offer sets a deadly double standard, while keeling to the terrtorial demands of the FDP you seek to undercut the brave warriors of the the UAS who are no less determined or less capable to create futher havoc, although Lord Dangime sees this as unneeded bloodshed. The UAS has no economic interest in occuping the Urals or any other EU territory, our interests are solely a securtiy issue. Lord Dangime has given me the authority to offer payment of 300 gold for our presence in this minor territorial region for Mongolian security. This would end the war between us and guarentee that futher territorial losses on part of the EU could be avoided. Futher losses on both sides will only make peace more difficult when the time comes. On a final note Lord Dangime wishes to remind you that you have been defeated in the current threater and not to understimate the Mongolian ability to make war. To do so would be a great mistake.

[Rasputin]

Kazakstan Province - Hospital

"Doctor! We need more bandages and sutures over here"

"Nurse just make do with what you got, therre is no more left!!"

The stench of fresh blood and rotting flesh filled the ward as it did the whole Hospital. The wounded stretched for 100's of metres out nto the parking lot too. The retreating civilians from the Urals had been cut off by the Asians and were now being cared for by the kind citizens of Kazakstan. Make shift tents were being assembled along the Caspian Sea to house all the refugees.

"This is beyond a joke" said the Night shift Janitor washing down another spilalge of blood." Will there ever be peace in the world?"

"Not till we exterminate those flippin Asians," responded one of the wounded from a bed.

"They are not so bad, we have been friends with them for centuries"

The pateient spat blood " I curse their whole nation, and your too if you are friends of them"

"You curse us too? But we have taken you in" said the perplexed Janitor

"Ahh for centuries the israelis waged war agaisnt us and you expect us to forgive and forget after a few lousy years.?" He coughed and spluttered.

"I think we al lneed to trust esch other more."

"Never you imbecile, never trust the Asians. Look how they treat us"

"Yes very sad." said the janitor and shuffled off, The grief was way beyond his ability to cope.

[Rasputin]

Israeli Provincial Palace

"Heil Georing!!"

"Heil Georing"

"Reich Chancellor, have you any plans for stopping the bloodshed to our north east. The amount of refugees filling our border citys is becoming overwhelming"

"Yes Field Marshall, it is a waste of resources. It seems to me the sticking point between the two combatants is that the Europeans want their two Ural States back ,and the Asians beleive they need them for their security."

"Exactly Reich Chancellor"

"I think I have a proposal that may end this. I will send word to both Nations"

"What is your plan ?"

"I propose that the two Ural States of Europe be retruned. And to prevent and European ingress into Asia, we wil lagree to station Peace Keeping troops between the two Nations. From West of Orsoni to Krygyzstan. We will not allow either side to cross the no go zone."

"Ahh very good plan Reich Chancellor, but what is in this for the FDP?"

"Regional Security and World peace Field Marsholl. After all these are the two most important things to all our peoples."

"Yes sir"

"Have my Secretary right to both leaders with our proposition"

"Immediatly sir"

[Rasputin]

OOC - Not alowed to post anywhere else !!

I wont be playing this Friday and I have organised Sun Tzu to play for me. Had to post the OOC stuff here as Ming closed the other thread. So hopefully Capo wil lforgive me and others as this fil lwith all the OOC bull again !!!!

[drake]

War room, Zimbabwe

"Word has arrived from the Europeans Jula, regarding the Mongols. You're not going to like this." said Captain Taliq.

"Out with it captain, I have no time to waste." said Kamma, with a look of understanding. She wasn't surprised.

"The Mongols have denied the return of the Ural region cities to the Europeans. They have offered a small settlement to the EU, but it is an offer that is far from acceptable." Taliq stated.

"I am not surprised Uhn. The Mongols are a bunch of greedy, land grabbing barbarians. They are un-civilized. God, why must they be so difficult? The once proud nation of Europe is now the most pathetic nation on the globe. They have been picked apart, and been used as a scapegoat for as long as I can remember. They still talk a good game, but they have taken devastating hits to their empire in recent years. They need the cities they have lost in war to be returned. It is essential for their re-building process. Though the Europeans may resent it, we must for the time being, be their guardian. We must help them to recover, and the only way they'll ever do this is if we get the Mongols to give them some breathing room." Kamma was relaxed.

General Shakeem spoke up:
"You are of course correct Jula. The Europeans are an honorable nation and they have been wronged. We are their allies and we must help them. The Mongols know they cannot match our nations strength and if we attack, they may call to Australia for help. It is hard to gauge what Keating might do, but we know him to be a fair man. After all, we have no beef with the Australians. We have always been good friends, ever since we colonized South America together. We will attack Mongolia, and if the Aussies should enter the fray, so be it. Righteousness is on our side Jula. Despite any propoganda floating around in other places of the world, we are a force for the good of mankind."

Kamma nodded:
"Indeed Shakeem. The Mongols know our stance. The choice is theirs. Either they un-conditionally return both Ural provinces to the EU, or we will be forced to make our move. It's very simple."

Shakeem agreed:
"Very simple indeed Jula. Well, the captain and I must be going. We must head to the Somalia base. It looks as though we must prepare some soldiers for war."


----------Later at the Somalia Base-----------

Zulu soldiers preparing for what may be their first real battle:

[Ming]

One last time... you get one thread per game. There is no reason why you need more than that

[The Capo]

OOC

Ming, close the OTHER thread then, I already wrote in that one that its okay to close it. This is going to be our one and only official thread from now on. Okay?

Sh*t.

[The Capo]

Letter to Western Nations...

State Department of the European Union
Honorable Carlos Luis-Hidalgo
1712 Dove Avenue
Amsterdam, Netherlands

TO: The nations of Mali, Zulu and the FDP.
FROM: Prime Minister Enzo Pagniacci.

Dear friends of the West. As is public knowledge our various homelands have been ravaged by a long and drawn out war. One which still continues to this very hour in the Ural mountain range. While the end of aggression is now the reality in our hemisphere, prosperity is not. Nations such as Mali still have no running electricity, areas such as the Balkans, central Europe, the Caucus Mountains, Saudi Arabia, the Sahara, Turkey, Sudan, and North America have been decimated by artillery exchanges from our various nations.

It would do us all well to discuss these pressing issues, as well as some recent international developments. I await the hopefully forthcoming responses of your nations as we should convene in one of our great cities of the west, Jerusalem, Timbuktu, Zimbabwe and Berlin would all be proper locales for this historic event.

Thank you for your time.

E. Pagniacci
(Prime Minister)

[drake]

Dear Enzo,

The Zulus are very anxious to get such talks under way, and yes we are even willing to sit down to negotiate with the FDP. We are ready to put aside our petty differences. There is no need for another westerner to die. I suggest En Nahud as a location to meet for it's central location in the region.

May I also suggest that the Chinese be invited Enzo, as they could be a helpful ally in containing Mongol aggression. Surely they cannot approve of their barbaric neighbors practices. If kept discrete, I believe the Chinese would atleast come to hear what we all have to say. They have stayed quiet too long as well. They must have an opinion about something, and we for one, are very curious to find out what it is.

We will anxiously await your reply as well as the reply of the other leaders. We hope to hear that things in the Urals will be resolved soon. Take care.

Jula Kamma
Czar, Zulu Nation

[Rasputin]

Israeli Provincial Palace

"So what do you make of Enzo's latest communication"asked the rEich Chancellor of his Foriegn Affairs minister.

"It would appear that he is wishing to see the Western ALliance Formed which we spoke of many years ago."

"But we cant possible ally with a Communist nation, and I doubt they would ally with a Fascist nation like ours."

"Sire things are changing, this is for our mutual benifit, i would advise to attedn this conference in Zululand and to seek what we can that may benifit all of the FDP."

"Can we trust them?"

"No sir I dont think we can , but we dont have to , it can still be of benifit to us to atttend and hear their offers"

"But we are allied to the Asians, the EU seeks an alliance to destroy the Asians. We dont turn our backs on our allies. Never"

"Sir surely the betterment of the nation as a whole is at stake here. What hav ethe Asians done for us lately, have they aided our scientific research at all, no. "

"But still we are a loyal nation my friend, we do not turn our back on allys like the Australains did to us centuries ago. The Asians stood by us after the Australains deserted us."

"Only in word sir , only in word, the Asians are more technologically advanced than we are, yet their scientists never visit our shores to speak of things."

"Yes this is true. However before attending the Zulu conference I must speak to Dangime regarding his lack of Scientific support"

"Very well sir, but I urge you to make more firends than just the Asians. With the Austrlaians being against us at present we are small compared to them."

"Ahh my dear friend, you speak of Paul, but what if Saul were to take over, Saul is an Israeli name, surely he msut have lkinks back to our same heritage. His wife surely is. If a change occure there after 5500 years of Tyrannicla Paul leadership, we may gain closer relationswith Australai too."

"Wishful thinking sir "

"you will see"