[Forum Game] - The Union Dissolved

[king hannibal]

The Early Days of the Fortress Port of New Orleans
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Part Three: Earning the Name Fortress
Author's Note: this part is three weeks prior to part two, when only New Orleans is held by Cooper
"Sir, we have a situation" the Captain stated right after saluting the Admiral.
"And what would that be, officer?" Dave Cooper replied.
"Sir, the towns in the triangle of Morgan City, Raceland and Port Sulfur have banded together to form the Morgan Empire. And they claim New Orleans. Intel says they outnumber our army 3 to 1, but have no navy.
"Dammit." Cooper muttered. "We have the bayous and the river on our side, but that may not be enough." He turned to the office: "Get me Perkins"
As Perkins walked in, Cooper told him his plan.
Three hours later
"Emperor, I have great news!" the spy exclaimed as he entered.
"Well, be quick about it boy," snapped the emperor.
"New Orleans blockaded the river, but missed one vital ford. We must move quickly to exploit this weakness!"
"Great work boy! We will move quickly to exploit this," the emperor exclaimed as the spy saluted and left. The spy walked towards the edge of camp, checking to see if anyone was watching. Once satisfied he was not being observed, he seemed to melt away, heading back to New Orleans, his mission accomplished.
That night, at the ford.
The Morganian empire's army slowly snaked its way through the forest, exhausted from their trek through the bayous. Satisified everything was on the level, the emperor gave the signal to mice across the river. Everything went fine until about 1/3 the army was on the opposite bank, 1/3 crossing, and the rest on the close bank. Then, torches lit up all around, boats came in from up and down the river, and gun shots came from the woods. At the command post, Cooper smiled. The boats were firing on the men in the river, wreaking havoc on their forces; the men on both banks were firing on the torches, not knowing his men were in the trees; and men were dropping like flies to his sharpshooters. The Morganese empire was no more.
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That's all for now. Maybe some more at a later date.

 

[Mr. Santiago]

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The President of the Free States of America has decided to come forth and state a set of claims upon us. Let us analize them one by one.

First he demands the handing over of the former territories of Idaho and Oregon under our possesion. We would like to remind him that the birth of our nation took blace on the banks on the Columbian river, and me myself was the mayor of Portland, Oregon. Therefore, these counties are a core part of our nation, and the fine people living under it wish to remain so, therefore, that demand has to be denied.

Second, he demands the end of our hostilities against the Alaskan Federation. In the few years since the downfall of the United States, the Alaskans have demonstrated an erratic, yet hostile policy regarding ourselves. I remit to the facts known by the general public:

Order 51:All of Alaska, Washington,Oregon, and Hawaii are claimed by The United Alaskan Federation.

After our protest on ther claim, it was not abandoned, yet a more ludicrous offer was made:

Alaska would like to ask Columbia if they would give us Clallam country (OOC:That long thing on the west of Washington http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clallam_County,_Washington and spare change please).

We ask the people of the Free States of America, how would they react if a foreign nation made an offer to purchase Eugene, Oregon, that they hold so dear to themselves?

Alaska will send colonists and an army group to Okanogan County,Washington.

After that, the Alaskans decide to outright send an army groop to Seattle's doorstep; how would the people of the FSA react if a foreign army was deployed at 50 mi. of Eugene, and if that army belonged to a foreign power that had set claims on their land?

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The Alaskan Federation would like to ask if we can buy land from the Great Colombian Defense Council.

In a further, erratic, move, we were requested to sell yet another portion of our territory. In light of these actions, and the Alaskan occupation of Washington, we've decided to engage in combat against them; since they are a threat to any resemblance of regional balance and peace.

Alaska would like to ask the Russian's if they would like Alaska as a protectorate/vassal.

This offer is invalid now.

In light of our declaration of war, Alaska neither comments of parleys, instead, it offers itself willingly to any remnant that exists of the Soviet Union. I should not even make a comment on this, since we all know who the Soviet Union was and what was their role in the global downfall.

Besides the Alaskans, the FSA has decided to side with the dictatorial and murdering Western Armed State. Let us recapitulate on their actions since 1983:

By the end of June 1983 50,000 men from the city of Los Angeles, 40,000 men from the cities of San Diego and Phoenix, 30,000 men from the city of San Francisco, and 10,000 men from the city of Las Vegas will enter the Army. Failure for over 90% of this number of men from each of these cities to enter the Army will lead to the Literal Decimation of any disobedient city. ​

It orders the raise of a massive conscripted army, under the threat of destroying Las Vegas, Los Angeles and San Diego. Literally recruiting men at gunpoint. For what pourpose one may ask? But again, it's actions become clear when it adresses the independient nations of San Francisco, Texas and Montana:

The Armed State of the West will be sending military units to the city of San Francisco to bring this area under our control. Those who do not follow instructions given to them by a soldier in the Western Army will be shot.​

If the Republic of Texas does not renounce their claims to the areas comrpiising the former state of New Mexico, then a State of War will exist between them and the Armed State of the West. You have been warned. Also, we as kthe presidnet of the Federattiono of Montana if he means that he has false claims on Wyoming, as Colorado does not border your current territory in any way.​

I would like to remind the so called "Prime Minister" of San Francisco that an ultimatum has already been issued to the city of San Francisco, and that resisting annexation into the Armed State of the West will result in your death, as well as that of most of your Family and Friends.​

No comments are needed, only we will mention the cohertion forced upon Montana and Texas, and the blatant agression against the fair people of San Francisco.

The Armed State of the West announces that it will send military to control the 2 counties along the coast between it and the city of San Francisco. It will then continue the planned invasion of that city.

The Armed State of the West hereby Declares War on the Republic of San Francisco. We will send our armies along the coastline to capture the city first, then mop up in the mainland.

Against these acts of agression. The free peoples of Montana, Texas, Columbia and San Francisco have come toghether to form the Western Alliance, which has already evolved further from it's original military goal into a more broad general agreement. Even perhaps laying the foundations of a new order west of the Mississippi, based upon peace and prosperity. Yet, the FSA has decided to go for a quick land grab, with not even considering who he attacks and who he sides with.

We will inform the FSA that attacking one of us is attacking all of us, and if the conventional warfare is not sufficient, both Columbia and Montana have control of strategic nuclear weapons left over from the former United States. We do not want to use them, but we will not be forced upon slavery for some trigger happy President

Chester J. Lampwick, Chairman of the Columbian Defense council
Signed at Portland, Columbia

 

[Duke of Britain]

With the complete unification of New England and the end of the war, the nation has started to focus on its economic recovery, the government offered many low-interest loans to private business, gave subsidies and started to invest much of its budget into rebuilding the infrastructure of New England, all this in hope of encouraging the opening, and growth, of new factories and businesses in the country..

 

[Muskeato]

We will inform the FSA that attacking one of us is attacking all of us, and if the conventional warfare is not sufficient, both Columbia and Montana have control of strategic nuclear weapons left over from the former United States. We do not want to use them, but we will not be forced upon slavery for some trigger happy President

OOC: I was told I do too...

 

[The Fish]

OOC: Wait, what? I have nukes?

 

[king hannibal]

The FP of NO would like to remind everyone we too have nuclear missles, on submarines acquired in the early days.

 

[Mr. Santiago]

OOC: I was told I do too...

OOC: Wait, what? I have nukes?

OOC: Well, I asked Fry who had nuclear weapons and who didn't. As a result I have a list, and with the list I made a map.




So Muskeato, I don't mind some nuclear mutual destruction, do you?

 

[king hannibal]

I would like to point out that the majority of Nukes are on subs. Just a thought.

 

[Morrell8]

I would like to point out that the majority of Nukes are on subs. Just a thought.

OOC: Good thing I have Norfolk then.

 

[KeldoniaSkylar]

OOC: That may be the case now days, but it was different before the START treaties of the 1980s, which did not happen TTL.

Additionally, according to the SALT treaty the USA only have 656 submarine based nuclear missiles (SLBM) or 41 subs... while there was north of 8,210 IBCMs & SLBM, do the math.

 

[Muskeato]

OOC: Meh, the spectre of nuclear weapons seems like an endgame tbh. I'd rather no one use them at all.

 

[Thandros]

Due to the Potential Threat of Nuclear war wiping out the Remnants of the American Populace that have formed several states within the former USA I suggest we agree a Nuclear restriction Treaty to Prevent Nuclear war wiping us out.

Nuclear Restriction Treaty

1. All States with Nuclear weapons promise not to use the weapons against any other nation unless said nation has already used them. In which case they are Declared a Rogue Nuclear state.
2. If another State develops Nuclear weapons they must sign this treaty otherwise they will be declared a Rogue Nuclear state and subject to sanctions as appropriate.
3. A Rogue Nuclear State should by all free nations be Subjected to immediate cutting in all diplomatic ties and a Complete Embargo by all signatories. Other Non-Nuclear states are encouraged to implement similar measures but are not Required. States which have refused to Sign this treaty but have not fired Aggressively are not to be targets. States which under any circumstances fire Aggressively are targets for a Nuclear attack.

[X] Plains Republic
[X] Dakotan Empire
[] Federation of Montana
[] Columbia Defence Council
[X] Free States of America
[X] Midwestern States Of America
[X] United Counties of Ohio
[] Sublime Republic of the Great Lakes

This Isn't much but it's a good first step in the Right Direction.

 

[Muskeato]

[x] President Atiyeh of the FSA.

I urge all Americans to also sign this treaty. Nuclear weapons should never be used upon our own soil.

 

[The Fish]

Nuclear Restriction Treaty​

This treaty is a step in the right direction. I urge all members of the Western Alliance, as well as all other nations with nuclear capabilities, to sign this treaty.

[X] President Victor Phillips of Montana

 

[Revan529]

((Hmmmm... a rouge nuclear state? Well, I have always been found of red, and nukulars are pretty fun too, I suppose...))

 

[KeldoniaSkylar]

The Sublime Republic of the Great Lakes

The Sublime Republic of the Great Lakes is unwilling to sign any treaty that impinges on its national sovereignty in such a way. That said we hope to never use these weapons.

 

[Mr. Santiago]

The Columbian Defence Council

Even though we praise the initiative brought forward regarding Nuclear Weapons, we believe that at the moment it would be wise for us no to sign such treaty, on the grounds that it infringes our sovereignity and it hampers our hability to defend ourselves from foreign, unwanted, agression. Like the Great Lakes, we hope we are never forced to use them, but it is a possibility we can't disregard at the moment.

 

[Thandros]

I question the Most Foolish decisions of the Sublime Republic of the Great lakes and the Colombian Defence Council. These actions force treaty Signatories to invoke penalty measures and Declare both of you Rogue Nuclear States. The Plains republic officially breaks all Diplomatic and Economic links with both of you straight away and I expect fellow Signatories to do so as well and I hope other nations will follow on there own accord.

 

[king hannibal]

I would like to point out the word is rogue, not rouge. Rouge is a shade of red.

 

[Thandros]

I would like to point out the word is rogue, not rouge. Rouge is a shade of red.

We thank the Ambassador for pointing out such a obvious error the employee who made the hideous mistake has been fired and Thrown in jail temporarily for gross incompetence.