FCL/Azan roleplay thread, part 2

[Frankychan]

Neve Al

"Brave Franklychanland soldiers!" The voice began, "You are fighting an unjust war against the people of Azan, a war that you cannot win. Why are you fighting? You are not fighting to defend your own country, but to satisfy the ambitions of a madman. You are in another country, shooting at the Azani soldiers. You would buy anyone of them a drink if you meet him in a pub, and so would they.

"Brave soldiers of Frankgchanland! It is now time to bring an end to this conflict, so peace can start to heal this wounded land. With peace, you can go home to your parents, to your family, to your loved ones, and to your friends. You have fought with courage, even though your fighting is misguided. You are outnumbered and you are short on supplies. A lot of you are hungry. Many of you are wounded.

"Lay down your weapons. You will be treated humanely. We will tend to your injured, we will feed your hungry.

"Further resistance on your part will only bring more deaths to your side, and it will all be for nought, for you are fighting an unjust war, and unjust wars cannot be won."

The voice of the woman sounded like a forboding siren song. The squad of FCL soldiers hunkered down in the Azani bank shook their heads.

"Damn, tell that woman to shut up already!" One of the soldiers snickered.

"Maybe she's right, maybe we're fighting for the wrong reasons. Hell, I would definitely buy these Azani's a beer if I met 'em in the bar."

The assembled FCL soldiers turned to look at the lone dissenter talking. Some wore faces of disbelief, while others looked on with concern.

The lone soldier continued...

"Look, why are we even here? The good General said we're here to help the Azani's resist foreign influences, but the Azani's are fighting against us. We're here messing everything up and now we're fighting while bombs, artillery shells, and whatever else explodes around us."

The assembled men hung their heads in thought, some felt ashamed while others merely took in what the lone soldier said.

"That's it, I'm getting out there and surrendering." The soldier said, standing up.

As he headed toward the exit, the squad leader spoke up.

"You're not going anywhere. I don't give a damn about what some crackpot lady says, the General said we gotta fight here so we're gonna fight." The squad leader stood up.

"You're falling for their propaganda and all that psychological warfare bull. Snap out of it."

The lone soldier didn't listen and kept walking toward the exit.

The squad leader unholstered his pistol and aimed it at the lone soldier.

"I'm not going to tell you again. Get back here or I'll execute you right here for treason."

The soldier kept walking and reached to open the exit door.

The squad leader pulled the trigger and the soldier dropped... a gunshot wound to the head.
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[Frankychan]

Ali'i City, Frankychanland Capital
COmmand HQ Bunker

The General paced around the map table of Frankychanland and analyzed the recent events. Jonchastanis and Ceroosians landed on the Kaimuki/Frankychanburg island and apparently had taken Kaimuki.

In the Azani theater, the Nooslanders with scattered Azani freedom fighters were overrunning his forces in Neve Al. The Azani city of After was switfly taken by Coalition forces.

General Frankychan rubbed his eyes as he stared at the map with the different icons showing the combined forces in the FCL/Azani theater.

Surrounding the table on the opposite side of General Frankychan was his staff officers and aides. The General looked up to the assembled men and women and addressed them.

"Ok ladies and gentlemen, we have allied forces on FCL soil. Our attack forces in Azan are systematically being cut off, and it's only a matter of time before they invade the homeland itself. The situation looks dire. I already know what I plan to do, but I want to hear what your suggestions are..."

One female officer stood forward.

"General, I suggest a swift counteroffensive with a combination of FCL and Hive forces. We thrust as far as we can back into Azani territory, then offer a ceasefire. Use the local population as a bargaining tool."

General Frankychan's eyes widened in surprised. The sheer ruthlessness of her plan impressed him.

Another aide stood forward.

"Sir, I suggest we surrender. The only thing we have going for us is the local population of Tal Zach. Withdraw any troops we can afford to shore up our defenses in the homeland."

General Frankychan dismissed the man's proposal.

"Enough. I have a plan that will preserve Frankychanland culture and keep our sovereignty intact. You are all dismissed."

As the staff exited the map room, a communications officer stepped forward toward the General.

"Take this down and send the message to the Coalition."
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Communication sent to Coalition Forces

The nation of Frankychanland is willing to listen to a proposal for a ceasefire. We know that we are losing this war of liberation for Azan. We now see that the stranglehold foreign nations had on Azan was far greater than the FCL/Hive Union first suspected.

We are willing to negotiate a ceasefire provided that Coalition forces stay out of Frankychanland. Until we receive an answer, hostilites between the FCL/Hive Union and the Coalition will continue unabated.

The great nation of Frankychanland wishes peace between FCL and Azan, as well as the nations of the Coalition. We await your collective response.

-General Frankychan
Supreme Commander of the FCL/Hive Union forces in Azan.

[Frankychan]

Tal Zach

General Momotaro woke with a splitting headache. He realized that he was laying in a hospital bed and his side was aching. A nurse showed up to his side and smiled.

"Good afternoon, General." The nurse said softly. "We were wondering when you would wake up."

General Momotaro groaned. "What happened?"

An army officer walked into the General's field of vision. The officer removed his cap in respect.

"Sir, you were attacked by a sniper while you were inspecting the defenses around the perimeter of T.Z. The sniper missed and I guess they wanted to make sure you were going die so they launched a barrage of rpg's on your position. The whole area erupted in a firefight."

General Momotaro tried moving but stopped from the pain. The officer continued.

"You were tackled by some of our soldiers to get you to cover. I guess they hit you a little too hard cause they knocked you out cold. As they were dragging you to safety, an rpg exploded near you all. Two of the men were killed. The other two were able to bring you to safety. But you were hit by shrapnel. Luckily, the damage wasn't that bad."

Momotaro placed one hand over his eyes. "How's our defenses holding?"

"Pretty good sir, we suspect it was an assassination plot. But we think that since it failed, they decided to test our defenses instead. We're holding up right now."

"Good," the general replied. "As soon as I'm patched up, I want to find out our status."




[END TURN]

[Rasputin]

The planes crossed the Border at exactly midnight, flying high to avoid radar. but even still they were detected and in the distance was the sight of many FCL fighter planes. The Squadron of Fighters dived down to meet the FCL fighters and soon dogfights were in place across the sky. The FCL showed they had learnt much quickly and were an even match for the Auldoninna Flyers.

As the Bombers descended towardst their targets the Anti-aircraft batterys opened up and soon the bombers were taking heavy hits.

All morning the airbattles continued. Ground forces in FCL were madly adctivating anything they could point at the sky and then ducking for cover as the Bombs landed .

This was the heaviest bombing raid in the histroy of Apolyton. The loss of flyers from Auldonina was high. But the order had been sent, ' End the War NOW!!" So the citys of Franky Chan were burning tonight.

By mornings early light the surving Auldonina planes returnred to their bases and comamnders began the long process of signing letters to loved ones back home.

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Security Council Offices

The General was disturbed from his sleep, and he rolled over and looked at his aide.
"Wha tis it ?"

"Sir this message jsut in, FCL are asking for a ceasefire!"

"What! . Great news, we can call the raid of then" He reached for his trousers and shirt.

"Umm sir no , its too late , you slept right thru the raid."

"What , I asked to be awaken, you will pay for this, does the PResident know?"

"Not yet sir."

"Well call the Members now... We need to take action"

"Yes sir"

"When did the FCL memo come in son?"

"Arrived here just now General, apparently it was sent hours ago."

"Dam n damn damn :

[Urban Ranger]

Provisional Command Centre, Neve Al

Colonel Rolando of the 28th Marine, Colonel Wu of the 2nd Armoured Assault, and Colonel Nam of Azani's 211st Irregulars all gathered around a large display screen. Videoconferences were so routine nowadays that nobody noticed them anymore.

The screen flickered to life.

"Good morning comrades," said the image of General Vijinee, "How is the battle coming along?"

"General, the battle is coming along very well. FCL resistances were fewer and lighter than expected. It appears that a lot of the soldiers are conscripts, or perhaps there is a lot of dissention among the ranks. Either way, the main bulk of their garrison has been divided into five pockets of resistance, each one of them are completely surrounded."

"Estimation of strength and casualties?"

"Original strength, roughly a division of regular armoured FCL forces. They had been here for quite some time and were able to construct a good number of fortifications. Fortunately, our Azani insiders had accurate information for us to destroy many of these positions before we started engaging them inside the city. The defenders seem surprised by our attack, which helped us immensely in isolating them into pockets. We were able to capture a large number of FCL soldiers during the initial waves.

"The Rhinos and the attack helos came in earlier this morning destroyed most of their tanks placed in static defense positions. The defenders are little more than a severely understrengthed infantry division with a handful of tanks and APCs. I estimate their strength to be somewhere around a regiment. One and a half, tops.

"Our specical forces managed to either capture or destroy 5 out of 6 of their supply depots. The only one they have left is inside their command post."

"Very good. Colonel Wu, when can the 2nd move out?"

"Sir, we will be completely assembled in 2-3 hours, plus another hour of preparation and we can set out."

"How's the 211st Irregular Colonel Nam?"

"We are down to roughly 2 regiments, but reinforcements filter in from the countryside throughout the night, so we are only down 1/2 a regiment or so.

"In another 8 hours we should be back to full strength."

"Most excellent. Colonel, please move your men into screening positions around the FCL pockets."

"Yes general."

"We'll start moving the Ceroo paratroopers with transport assets from the 111st Airmobile. They will help to helm the FCL'ers in.

"The 28th Marine should stand down for R&R today while waiting for replacements. We will continue to hammer the FCL positions by attack helos and artillery elements of both 3rd Light and 58th Mech."

[Urban Ranger]

Neve Al

All around the city, the woman's voice calling out to FCL garrison were steadily replaced by FCL soldiers who surrendered to the Allies telling their own individual stories on bull horns.

"This is Lance Corporal Matshimoto..."

"This is Private Jackson..."

"This is Major Salanski..."

"...formerly of FCL garrison here in Neve Al. I can tell you that what General Frankychan told us was wrong. The Azanis don't like us. They hate us. Hell, they are fighting against us. We are no longer the liberators, we became the oppressors..."

"...So, what are we fighting for, again? Our blood is spilled for nothing, friends..."

"...If your commanding officer stops you from surrendering, shoot him first. Afterall, they have no qualms to shoot you. I heard that Flint was shot in the head when he tried to surrender..."

[Az]

OOC: I am so sorry I haven't been posting about this for a while... Damn end of semester.

[Mr. President]

Rose Tower, Ciudad de Karakas

It was almost lunchtime in Jose Djordjevic and Eric Jensen's weekly meeting.

"Did you hear back from Cam III yet?" asked the President.

Jensen's face lit up. "We have a go. The order is en route now. What we're getting, in the end, is 50 of the Arctic Woodchuck tanks, 15 Ice Breakers, and, my clear favorite, 25 Arctic Avalanches. The Department of the Navy was very disappointed with you, Mr. President. They really wanted one of those Amundsen destroyers."

Djordjevic spread his hands apologetically. "If Congress had approved the defense budget on time, they'd have gotten one." He shrugged slightly. "How soon will they arrive?"

"I know what you're thinking," Jensen replied sadly. "By the time they get here, the war in Azan will probably be over. It's too bad - I think we could have used them."

"I have confidence in you," said Djordjevic. "And I think the public still has confidence in you." He glanced at his watch. "Shall we go to lunch?"

"Yes, let's. KFC?"

"Gotta buy local!" smiled the President.

[Urban Ranger]

[OOC: pretty slow days ]

[GeneralTacticus]

*BUMP*

Anyone actually interested in finishing this RP? It would be nice if we could at least decide on a resolution for our collective history.

[Rasputin]

truce called across the front due to the FCL troops not leaving the citys and the Allys too scared to fight in the citys....

[GeneralTacticus]

OOC: Again, how about no? The fact that we don't want to fight in a city doesn't mean we have to let FCL forces get away; there are other ways to beat them, even if they don't want to move.

[Urban Ranger]

Originally posted by GeneralTacticus
Anyone actually interested in finishing this RP? It would be nice if we could at least decide on a resolution for our collective history.

Yes, it would be nice to finish this.

[Rasputin]

we talking bout long term sieges. . starving them out? is that ok within UN guidelines ?

or is it economic sanctions agaisnt FCL itself..


Auldonina officials are meeting with FCl officials to discuss a sutibalbe end to the war

[GeneralTacticus]

Yes, I'm talking about a seige (of sorts). Position forces around the city so they can hammer the enemy if they try to move, and block any supplies other than food or essential medicines. An army with no ammo and no working vehicles is pretty useless.