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Kemonomica wrote:

RP: Ready or Not!
The missile strikes had proved a resounding success, far better results than anticipated, so much so that what they had done was quite literally an atrocity a quarter of a million people dead. They planned to do it again soon enough if the socialists didn't start pulling far ahead. Digging deep more old supplies and rations were sent to the Socialists, but they could tell Otyken was scraping the bottom with even bolt action weapons being shipped and stale explosives.

Scorched Kalrania
Marina Maritime reports and drone Reconnaissance found that HNRG was amassing what appeared to be an entire field army to send to Marina, while Otyken had an entire division active the ruins of this city were not of enough importance to contest such an approaching army. Those in the city did demolition with explosives to block off roads, anything still standing was toppled really and the city was scattered with landmines, traps, anti-personnel mines and other goodies such as rigging various items to explode, all of the stuff had an indefinite lifespan, then they would start falling back to Otykenese lines that had multidomain coverage, the Absukian Field army left with a ruined city and house of horrors from all the traps set.

To cover their retreat some missile trucks would fire a salvo of 20 Anti-Ship missiles at the approaching Absukian forces and scuttle the vehicles to get on the last APC or Helicopters out of Marina, and those landing craft would also need to contend with assaults from Bombers, Close Air, and Multirole fighters.

Within Providence
The retreat into the protection was located closer to Sauvaki, but still within Otarange, here they had access to better logistics, air bases, equipment, and naval support. They didn't want to give up the province just yet and called in their own high number count forces with plenty of old equipment to keep them furnished. The active division was to prepare and engineer the area for the arrival of the JCD 3rd Field Army which comprisrd of 300,000 fighters most of them fairly new but old school infantry just barely above militia and the Army also had ~10% of its force as female which was unusual for the Otykenese Army who often considered that 'scraping the bottom of the barrel' among other derogatory terms best left to imagination. They didn't expect the 3rd to see combat as it was just shaking the spear at the incoming Absukian army, but they were plenty ready to contest an enemy field army if need be and could retreat to Sauvaki to inflict attrition on the marine forces.

Dragged into the Deep end
More assaults in Sulasin, Anti-Air Missiles and air raid alarms became pretty commonplace for the factories and the workers there and the distant thump of explosions or sirens as emergency responders surged to impact sites, other times people would hold their breath as the missiles came close, but then veered wildly off course and exploded in the sand. The response wasn't too dramatic though they sent more Patrol Boats around and would frequently sink civilian ships that were suspected to have weapons aboard.
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RP: Special Military Operation
Target: Lillitia
While Otyken had initially said they would let the attack slide, they elected to perform a military operation in Lillita to seize the dictatorship and place it under Otykenese control. It was a smaller island nation, and while they could likely brute force it many assets were spread thin and if things went awry calling in large sums of forces for backup would prove impossible. Tasked with the mission was JAKATA the Transhuman Arm and premier Otykenese SOF, in addition they had Army Rangers, and Frogmen and HALO Paratrooper operatives at their disposal, the best and most daring forces the Otykenese armed forces possessed. Even still they had the ability to call in reasonable amounts of backup, but the operation was to be surgical and precise.
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2 x Transport Helicopters (22 Troops Total)
6 x Seal Delivery Vehicle (36 Troops Total)
2 x Transport Aircraft (300 Jumpers EA.)
24 x J-20 Stealth Fighter (ATA/Bomber Mixed Loadout)
3 x Cruise Missile Submarine
2 x Stealth Destroyers - Heavy AAM Loadout to Interdict
Total: 358 Special Forces
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Target: Choto City (Capital)
An odd strategic choice the capital city was on a lone island joined by a northern and southern bridge and had a military base on an eastern peninsula, for a successful attack all these would need to be neutralized in rapid succession and all 10 Military installations craterized, two other bridges in the east were marked as secondary objectives as this would staunch the flow of military assets.

Bridge Strike
To cut the capital off from the rest of the country 3 submarines would resurface about 300km from the bridges and open their silos loosing 3 cruise missiles each, 6 for the north bridge and 3 for the south one the strike was performed at 2am in the morning to mitigate collateral and because of time zone differences. The quiet traffic soon met with the glass shattering thump of explosions and twisting groaning metal as the bridges supports and other key structural items were engulfed in fire, the disaster unfolding as it began to collapse into the sea below taking with it vehicles and lives. The missiles likely appeared on radar, but by then it was already too late and they were terminal from how close the Submarines had shot them from, the trio of vessels sinking down to reposition and avoid possible maritime patrols or counter fire.

Peninsula Strike
The Peninsula base was the largest immediate threat to the operation and had a detachment of 8 planes
The base to the north and south also had 8 planes, it was a suprise attack they were stealthy, and to be a hit and run, the runways were pelted with anti-runway munitions which spread out bombies and created craters, fuel supplies and hangers would be hit with bombs when applicable, the attacks were simultaneous and very short lived as they broke away almost immediately after completion, and would loiter above Choto, intercept enemy aircraft and provide close air until they were bingo fuel with some having possibility for refuel from several drones the destroyers had. Though after the initial shock and awe of a night time suprise attack they were expecting resistance soon.

Point Insertion
After the bridge and airbase strikes the SDVs, Destroyer Helicopters and Transports had a go, the skies were patrolled by a whopping 24 aircraft, but it was a narrow window and they had to secure parliament and nab the King, take control of the city and then they can begin crafting a new puppet regime here a tall order. Serves them right for bombing Otykenese airbases. The operation was taking place at night therefore they were highly reliant on Fusion-NVG, the power systems of the city would be forfeit soon enough.
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L O N G   L I V E   T H E   T E C H N A T E   &   H E R   P E O P L E !

        G. 2018

        [Kalena Georgian: 2018]

        Honalulu: Two-Thousands’

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        Honalulu
        Otarange

      | RP: Province tearing apart |

Total Casualties: ~3,100,000

Otyken wrote:—snip—

The HNRG would simply try to move around the city with only sending a few personnel to make sure there aren’t any Otykenese soldiers hiding, whilst trekking towards the Otykenese frontlines they were met with anti personnel mines and all sorts of other traps. Though once they got to their lines MLRS, Artillery, Motars, and SCUD Missiles would strike onto their positions.

To make matters worse SFRH saw the movement of Otykenese soldiers out of their border of Woodrora and began to mobilize their troops, turning the war into a three-way battle where soldiers weren’t organized and perhaps Otykenese or SFRH soldiers shooting artillery at one another’s positions given there had been no established cooperation in Comms or so between the two.

HNRG began ceasing attacks on Sulasin and focused on the SFRH & Otyken fronts diverting their naval assets, Air Force, and all to those areas.

Tyimotti had been captured and Aiponii was under assault by the SFRH. Lusivu had also fallen to the SFRH. Meanwhile SFRH soldiers began probing into Kahawaii’s territory to root out resistance from the ARGH.

Kemonomica wrote:

RP: Revelation
The HNRG went around the city, perhaps they were just being hopeful that the army would screw around in there and get blown up by traps, the tactical retreat was to get back to safer lines, fortify and ready, maybe the HNRG would give chase into what could readily be classified as a trap, but the Army half hoped they wouldn't as it would be far less bloody for both parties. This hope was cut short when the enemy started shelling them and the battle of Otarange was to commence, the largest clash since the Brennian war it was like something from the old world 300,000 vs 300,000 out in rural and wilderness areas. Those injured on both sides were tended to best they could or sent to nearby hospital ships when applicable.

Great Battle of Otarange
After the Absukians opening salvo counter battery fire would return from the gunlines, MLRS, and Mortars. Otyken had heavy duty support from the Airforce and Navy, aircraft of all types surging overhead for Reconnaissance, CAS, and Bombing runs followed by missile strikes on critical strategic assets. The battle also seem massive widespread infantry and armored engagements in the forest and grassland areas of the 3rd JCD Field Army against the HNRG Field Army, sounds of explosions and distant gunfire became ubiquitous, towns and settlements out here were levelled almost immediately from the fighting, Otyken maintained a through logistical line from Sauvaki to keep their artillery firing like crazy and churning the planet itself into a wasteland to strike absukian armor, infantry or clear out cover. Weeks and months passed as the frontlines and borders changed from pushes, Otyken sent in fleets of APCs and Helicopters for Casevac and had started rescuing Absukians from how much destruction was being wrought on both parties, Otyken sustained about 20% casualties and HNRG, 25% before Otyken managed a breakthrough with some valiant brigades and cut the armies lines in half, Mechanized Infantry and Helicopters poured through and began encirclement resulting in the surrender of the HNRG, the colossal quantity of people were taken as POWs at immeasurable logistical strain to Otyken, the several month long battle had featured so many infantry and the toll was unbelievable. The region was littered with burning wrecks of armored vehicles, mass graves, and crashed aircraft.

Casualties (Otyken): ~60,000
Casualties (Honolulu): ~75,000

L O N G   L I V E   T H E   T E C H N A T E   &   H E R   P E O P L E !

        G. 2018

        [Kalena Georgian: 2018]

        Honalulu: Two-Thousands’

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        Honalulu
        Otarange

      | RP: Final blows |

Total Casualties: ~3,600,000

Otyken wrote:—snip—

Even with the troops encircled the enemies went all out against Otykenese soldiers, they would fight till the last bullet or till their arms and teeth gave out on chewing out their flesh. To them surrendering to them was dishonorable and they’d rather be killed than to surrender to the people who had killed their families and ruined their nation. Though still some 110,000 HNRG soldiers were captured.

Tanks burned and vehicles were smashed apart by ordinances. Dead bodies laid or their parts scattered about. No longer able to be recognized from the sheer fighting going on.

Aiponii was soon to fall and their king had fled while the Grand Marshal of the Reclamation Government stood their ground and fought against the 2nd SFRH soldiers. Soon the HNRG was to fall and the 2nd SFRH would take its place. Meanwhile soldiers of the SFRH would reclaim Marina though only a mine ridden city full of debris and rubble. Capturing a few HNRG stragglers who were left there.

Kemonomica wrote:--

|RP¬ Expeditionary Battalions|
With the arrival of the 4th Expeditionary Battalion, they would immediately get to work supporting the frontlines wherever the fighting is the hardest being a supporting force providing heavier firepower to SFRH forces wherever they go.

2000 Infantry
100 BIAT "Shielder" APCs
50 ISAV "Lancer" IFVs
50 LFA Tranric 20cm artillery systems
50 BISV "Termite" Battlefield support Vehicles

L O N G   L I V E   T H E   T E C H N A T E   &   H E R   P E O P L E !

        G. 2018

        [Kalena Georgian: 2018]

        Honalulu: Two-Thousands’

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        Honalulu
        Aiponii, Rothenake

      | RP: A nation of ashes |

Total Casualties: ~4,000,000

As November rolled around Aiponii had been captured by the 2nd SFRH, ARGH & HNRG sympathizers went into hiding or back to blending with the crowd while high ranking officers and politicians were purged. Still the King had went missing and was possibly laying low until the right time came to strike again. Though for now the war had been won and the 2nd Socialist Federal Republic of Honalulu had come victorious.

Though what they would inherit was a nation that could barely be called one, more so of a land that was little to reflect of the former Honulite Technate. 4 million died several millions or thousands injured, and around 16-20 million people were internally displaced.

An election between Hoa Kua Keao and Mele Lana would begin, first place taking Presidential role while the other remained as Vice President. The Technocrats and the Leftist Republicans would form a Republican-Technocrat Coalition where they form a single party system over the nation so as to remain united with somewhat of a common goal.

Would the SFRH revert back to its old ways or will it deviate from what they had been used to for a century or so? Only time will tell.

As of now the nations credit rating is abysmal with a rating of C (Terrible), unable to go beyond the debt ceiling of +110% and with interests rates up to 12.4%. Taxes and other things are to be implemented later on

Kemonomica wrote:

Kemonomica wrote:

RP: Unlimited Victory!
There was supposed to be a parade at the capital, nobody showed up really. Otykens fight was over in Honolulu, the 2nd SFRH had all the pieces in place and claimed victory, Otykenese forces were gradually pulled back and left in a defensive stance. Otyken would leave security forces in Otarange and Sauvaki, which they pledged to give back to the 2nd SFRH gradually, this also gave Otyken more time to clean up the last evidence of what really had happened in Sauvaki. The parade of Otykenese victory didn't get any celebrators because the populace felt like Otyken had just put down their friend and neighbor with a rock and not once made an effort to listen to them. Many believing this whole thing could've been avoided now 100,000+ Otykenese are dead and millions of Absukians even without dramatic fanfare medals and memorials were handed out and created all the same.

The citizens had a day in which ICBMs killed 200,000 of their neighbors only to go to bed and wake up the next morning and find out Special Forces had begun an invasion of Lillitia, a nation most people in Otyken didn't even know existed until they were invading it, over a bombing incident. Though the operation was substantially smaller and scale that could be deceiving as this was only the beginning.

Something Malicious Brewing
Technocracy or Military Junta? A question on the minds of many of the citizens, the government was supposed to infinitely progress science and be run by experts, but back to back wars has many wondering. While technology itself is great for winning wars through technological might, faster better manufacturing and experts making it all come together total war against the world was not the vision of the Technate and the people. Many still nostalgically remembered Altan Khan's wars sure he started the Brennus war and first Honolulu war, but those were far different they had drive and reasoning and one of them had even allowed the formation of the Technate, but the new director was not delivering and something had to change; Otyken didn't desire a new ideology as far as they are concerned what they had was key, but the inability to dispose of the leader was unacceptable at least now.

By The Numbers
The economy had shrunk to 2,650 Int$ GDP Per capita after an enormous market crash much of the cities had urban decay from lack of maintenance and missile strikes and many previous Technate marvels left non-functional and abandoned. A sharp dip in the Quality of Life from the back to back wars could not be understated. The Armed Forces assets were dwindling greatly and seldom being replaced beyond what was nessecary to defend the nation, all the while living under an oppressive regime which was dragging it's heels to marketize, the only silver lining was healthcare still remained beyond immaculate and free the cost of the Brennian war was setting in. For many it was abundantly clear that the golden age ended with the Technate dissolution.

Kemonomica wrote:

L O N G   L I V E   T H E   T E C H N A T E   &   H E R   P E O P L E !

        G. 2018

        [Kalena Georgian: 2018]

        Honalulu: Two-Thousands’

      ______

        Honalulu
        Aiponii, Rothenake

      | RP: A nation of ashes |

Total Casualties: ~4,000,000

As November rolled around Aiponii had been captured by the 2nd SFRH, ARGH & HNRG sympathizers went into hiding or back to blending with the crowd while high ranking officers and politicians were purged. Still the King had went missing and was possibly laying low until the right time came to strike again. Though for now the war had been won and the 2nd Socialist Federal Republic of Honalulu had come victorious.

Though what they would inherit was a nation that could barely be called one, more so of a land that was little to reflect of the former Honulite Technate. 4 million died several millions or thousands injured, and around 16-20 million people were internally displaced.

An election between Hoa Kua Keao and Mele Lana would begin, first place taking Presidential role while the other remained as Vice President. The Technocrats and the Leftist Republicans would form a Republican-Technocrat Coalition where they form a single party system over the nation so as to remain united with somewhat of a common goal.

Would the SFRH revert back to its old ways or will it deviate from what they had been used to for a century or so? Only time will tell.

As of now the nations credit rating is abysmal with a rating of C (Terrible), unable to go beyond the debt ceiling of +110% and with interests rates up to 12.4%. Taxes and other things are to be implemented later on

RP: Helping

With the Honulite people now within a situation, and Sodor on the sidelines, the Commonwealth would make moves to assist, with troops from airbases both in Africa and Neuerstaat mobilized to prepare possible facilities for need of temporary accommodations should such be required. With the initial population of 8,900 Honulites in Sodor after the war of the early 2000s, Sodor would view itself as well placed to offer aid to the new state in temporarily hosting a refugee population in the Commonwealth, until such time as the Honulite government can get back onto their feet. This invitation would be capped at 30,000 for the first six months, with applications to be directed via Honulite government if latter offers aren't accepted.

Additionally, Sodor would express their own willingness to deploy CBRN equipped Marinieri engineering and S&R platoons to support relief operations in the country, with the initial offer for four Marinieri engineering and eight S&R platoons (32 to a platoon) to deploy within 3 days, contingent on the availability of a transit route for Sodorhvtisi'i landing aircraft to arrive and offload said platoons.

Offers for RyM 2.8 billion in foreign aid over 4 years ($4.48 billion) would be extended, along with the possibility of (relatively) fair long term loans to help the Honulites get back on their feet. This would be contingent on the establishment of Sodorhvtisi'i representative offices in Rothenake, Kickati and Dakari, with plans for an embassy once a capital is designated provided. Longer term plans would be able to be discussed at a later rate, once initial cooperations have been secured and Honalulu is properly reconstructed.

The success in the world cup would see celebrations across the nation, with the team feted as national heroes. The Eldamari, while not exactly celebrated, would at the least see some sympathy, even if this was a rarity among a general populace more concerned with their victory than other people losing. Such celebrations would be mirrored among immigrant populations and in foreign bases, with a general party atmosphere at the least infectious, and a number of incidents which maybe shouldn't happen happening. This would, in a surprising turn, include foreigners for once being invited to said festivities, with alcohol and food flowing freely.

Quick pings to base hosts and nations with known/probably some immigrant pops

Federation of Africa
Anheldac
Baltocarpathia
Neuerstaat
Amberleaf
Dze Tribes (Probably some in the port)
Candain

In a continuation of trade expansion, Sodor would expand their trade market, with the following having inquiries made with regards to their nations

Anheldac

With the Heldites still relatively popular (72% approval, 4% disapproval) among Sodorhvtisi'i policymakers and the general population, the Commonwealth would express interest in importing up to 6.4 million tonnes of steel (depending on how much can be sent) annually, in order to bolster domestic production of steel, or alternatively as much as Anheldac can provide as exports on a yearly basis, at an estimated RyM 2.8 billion ($4.48 billion) worth. Additionally, Arcelor mining would file interest in their own mining efforts in the country in order to produce and export Platinum Group Elements.

Africa

With Africa, Sodorhvtisi'i companies would express interest in importing 65,000 tonnes of rubber, at a total cost of RyM 71.1 million (Slightly above $113,750,000), and exporting large values of wheat and heavy industrial machinery, at an estimated 200,000 tonnes of wheat monthly and whatever heavy industry is required. Additionally, a government offer would be filed for export of 50 UDA-14 (CV9030) and 20 2A10 (BMP-3M Ataka) at an estimated RyM 70 million ($112 million), in order to divest Sodor of present reserve stock.

Distan

For Distan, interest would be in exporting large amounts of Lithium to the country, and importing small numbers of civilian goods (phones, consumer goods etc), at an estimated RyM 6.2 billion of imports into Sodor ($9.92 billion) and RyM 4.8 billion of exports out of Sodor ($7.68 billion). The Distanic Confederacy

With Naacal expressing interest in exporting population, Sodor would express interest in up to 60,000 Naacayehvtisi'i moving to the Commonwealth in order to provide support to her partner, at a discounted rate. The embassy in Yunali would express a willingness to process applications, with the pair of processing systems able to process up to 960 applications, each, daily during the normal 16 hour operating day (6 am to 10 pm, with embassy lines staffed 24/7 for emergencies). Cities like Sitka, Loksi, Kelinen, Karvee, Hofnes, Kakila, all with need for more workers in jobs which, while not well paid compared to some jobs in Sodor, does pay minimum wage (presently $38,304/year), which provides average living cost for foreigners plus an extra 60 per cent, allowing for remittances to be sent back home. This would, of course, be contingent on a yearly renewed work permit, to be upgraded after 10 years of provable residency to citizenship.

Additionally, the Kristreyri Museum of World History would express interest in buying Naacayehvtisi'i artifacts for a fair price, in order to create a permanent exhibition comparing the Western Islands of Sodor and development in island chains around the world.

Sodor and Seljaryssk wrote:RP: Vesperia Incorporated

With the first movement of outreach north going so well, the Sodorhvtisi'i government would authorize a similar expression of interest with regards to those countries of the Vesperic regions (Referring to Vesperia, plus Phallis and Naacal), in order to expand the influence of the Commonwealth further west.

The small archipelagic republic, presently heavily influenced by the Otukan government, would be the first port of call, with Sodor expressing a number of offers to the country, including;

- State financed investment to the tune of RyM 14.2 million, and further loans offered of up to RyM 18.8 million, the smaller amounts as to not crash their economy with rampant inflation from a sudden influx of foreign currency, as is feared could happen if other foreigners are not as careful.
- Sodorhvtisi'i interest in supporting a national museum for Naacal, along with the construction of a Sodorhvtisi'i embassy in Yunali, and establishment of direct flights from Sitka, Kristreyri, Tallisk, Viessa to Yunali.
- Sodorhvtisi'i support, to an expected tune of RyM 60-120 thousand per event, for a full Naacali delegation to the2017 Eclipse games in Midribbonia, and the 2021 Eclipse games in Sodor, with willingness to support attendance to more events.

Meanwhile, the Phalliyehvtisi'i state would receive similar overtures, with the Sodorhvtisi'i government expressing interest in

- Investing RyM 19.6 million ($31.36 million) into supporting the Phalliyehvtisi'i education system in teaching Sodorhvtisi'i as a second language.
- Further offers of loans up to RyM 320 million ($512 million), at a reasonable 2.2 per cent interest rate over a return period of 16 years
- Interest in establishing twice daily flights from Kristreyri, and once from other airports in Sodor, in order to ensure a positive tourist connection, with Phalliyehvtisi'i citizens furthermore being available for ESTA travel authorization.
- Great interest in leasing a region in Southeastern Phallis for establishment of a Sodorhvtisi'i military facility, primarily to operate as a replenishment facility in the region.

Additionally, Missa-Dei Shipyards would pitch the Type 017EA Missile Boat for the coastguard, and Suq tal-Katina would pitch an offer for up to four AVA-8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft

The Neuerstaati would be more developed, with expressed interest focussing more on higher end goods.

Interest in trade would be expected to reach RyM 68.8 billion in imports, with household products (particularly fridges), crude petroleum and a Sodair purchase of 8 medium-range aircraft from Martinore, along with 100 tonnes of gold and 870 tonnes of silver yearly, until confirmed otherwise. Exports would be expected to hit RyM 59.2 billion, particularly focussed on alcohol, higher end specialized machinery, nuclear fuel and various luxury goods.

- Missa-Dei Shipbuilding, Neuerstaat division, would make moves to acquire Kuda Industries and Mauerstahl, in order to secure a wider stake in international shipbuilding, particularly with regards to military vessels.
- Arcelor International (Mining/Construction company) would express interest in leasing a plot of land on the Wachterstadt waterfront, with plans for a 527 metre tall building (inc 9 below ground floors) to host a number of offices both of Sodorhvtisi'i and international companies, even as Arcelor moves in to buy up shares in Hatheny, with the goal of turning the company into a subsidary.
- KTTTS (Kumpanija Tat-tħaffir Taż-żejt Ta 'Sodor) would move in on the Neuerstaati stock market, bmoving to buy up percentages in each of the major Neuerstaati oil companies (7.5-10 per cent), if only to gain a stake in competition.

- Sodor National Corporation (SWF) would make her own (state-backed) move to diversify holdings, with a push made to invest RyM 100 billion into the Neuerstaat stock exchange, allowing for a wider set of returns.

Nonadia, meanwhile, was a relatively nearby Republic, and as such the Sodorhvtisi'i government would move in, with the goal of securing their own toehold in the Vesperian regions, including several proposals.

Interest would be registered in importing large amounts of various woods and fruits, and exporting technological equipment (microchips, semiconductors etc) at an estimated RyM 26.8 billion worth of imports and 92.8 billion of exports (For Sodor).

Additionally, the Sodorhvtisi'i government, in light of issues in Nonadia, would offer a RyM 360 million loan at reasonable 1.2 per cent yearly for 30 years to secure the Nonadian border with the f*rry nation, in order to prevent further crime

Furthermore, offers for export of everything from small arms to large fighting ships would be made, on behalf of the Sodorhvtisi'i corporations, rather than force Nonadia submit to pesky regulations should an intervention be deemed necessary to secure their borders.

Sodair would express interest in daily flights to Topago, DeKalb, North Caroline City and Monrovia, the first three only to Kristreyri, and from Monrovia to Sitka, Tallisk and Viessa, along with twice-daily flights between Kristreyri and Monrovia.

Finally, Missa-Dei Shipyards would make moves towards buying a controlling stake in Fin, in order to cement influence in the Vesperian naval sectors.

The Schwypians would be the least contested proposal among the Sodorhvtisi'i government, the small nation viewed as a reliable partner if not military ally. As such, several proposals would be put to the small nation, namely

- National interest in leasing a territory bordering Schwypia, to establish port and air transit facilities, allowing for quicker travel from Schwypia both to Sodor and other distant areas, including a transit system to and from the country.
- Interest in providing support to the microstate with regards to exports of food at fair price (At cost plus 3 per cent), given the relative smallness of the country.
- Sodair, upon completion of the proposed airport if agreed, would be interested in twice daily flights from Kristreyri and once from Sitka, in order to secure proper connections to Schwypia.
- Seelandtlijnien would, in accordance with their status as primary Sodorhvtisi'i rail provider, thus propose a magnetic-levitation line between Schwypia and said proposed airport, to be primarily funded by the company, providing a quietly efficient method of transport.

The Lillitian state, commanding a valuable position in the central Marka Ocean, would be earmarked as a valuable target for cooperation, and as such would see Sodorhvtisi'i outreach heighten compared to her immediate neighbours.

The Sodorhvtisi'i government would make an offer to the Lillitian government, to export 12 ISV-V (SU-30MK) Fighter Aircraft and 12 K-88 (F-111) Bombers at an estimated RyM 700 million of value, however would be willing to waive the entire cost, plus a RyM 60 million yearly foreign aid provision, in return for a lease of territory on the Southern coast (The area we discussed).

Sodair would express interest in daily flights between Choto and Sitka, and twice daily from Choto to Kristreyri, in order to secure tourism, with Lillitia to be introduced to the TTESTA programme (Quicker VISAs).

Foreign aid up to RyM 620 million and loans to RyM 19 billion would be available for the Lillitian state, the latter in return for appropriate collateral to be provided.

Finally, interest in exporting higher technology (to the value of RyM 1.8 billion) and importing textiles (to the value of RyM 1.23 billion) would be filed, along with tariff reduction to 4.5 per cent.

Laurentiea, being in a civil war, would be the final target of the discussions, in order to secure a friendly cooperation, with the large 'democracy' a possible partner should push come to shove. As such, several proposals would be expressed.

Interest would be registered in Sodorhvtisi'i export of paper and various consumer goods, together with higher end technology, at an estimated value of RyM 68.2 billion, and import of Lanthanum, Samarium, Scandium and Thorium, along with various food products, to an estimated value of RyM 36.7 billion, in order to benefit the Sodorhvtisi'i economy.

A willingness to export armament systems would also be signalled, with anything available for enquiry, if with no guarantee of acceptance on certain exports in order to ensure operational security.

Furthermore, Sodair would express interest in post-war flights to Klagenfurt, Kaligsburg and Kalogne to Kristreyri, each once daily, in order to ensure better tourist connections in the region.

Loans would be offered to secure the border in light of issues caused by Nonadia, at fairly reasonable interest rates compared to comparable foreign providers.

Equestrian Sports Application Form (Mass Start):

Name of Athlete: Elissa Aleksavila
Species of Athlete: Sodorhvtisi'i Vulpine (Kitsunemimi)
Name of Mount: Morrisby
Species of Mount: Hippalectryon
Background of Athlete: N/A

Equestrian Sports Application Form (Vaulting):

Name of Athlete: Maysi Hunnavila
Species of Athlete: Sodorhvtisi'i Human
Name of Mount: Landau
Species of Mount: Hippalectryon
Background of Athlete: N/A

Swimming Relay Race Application Form:

Names of (4) Athletes: Dannel Aleksasala, Mosi Oliviaasala, Tarfur Erikaasala, Evert Anneasala
Species of Athletes: Human, Human, Human, Human
Background of Athletes: N/A

General Application Form: Markspersonship

Name of Athlete: Vigtyr Taimiasala, RSSC-8 Sniper Rifle
Species of Athlete: Sodorhvtisi'i Feline (Catboy)
Background of Athlete/Performance: N/A

General Application Form: Skirolling

Name of Athlete: Elsabet Lauriavila
Species of Athlete: Sodorhvtisi'i Vulpine
Background of Athlete/Performance: N/A

General Application Form: Dancing

Name of Athlete: Livvi Torni, Markus Elsaasala
Species of Athlete: Sodorhvtisi'i Feline, Human
Background of Athlete/Performance: Sodorhvtisi'i Ribbon dancing

General Application Form: Fencing

Name of Athlete: Eliana Kristinavila
Species of Athlete: Sodorhvtisi'i Human
Background of Athlete/Performance: N/A

General Application Form: Mass Cycle

Name of Athlete: Joanna Eyvarasala
Species of Athlete: Sodorhvtisi'i Human
Background of Athlete/Performance: N/A

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RP: Imports from a nation
With the Laurentiean government slowly losing the war the imports would be accepted. Laurentiea will use the imports to defeat the rebels that are taking the South. Lastly Laurentiea will agree to the post war flights to the Major cities in Laurentiea

Sodor and Seljaryssk wrote:

With Naacal expressing interest in exporting population, Sodor would express interest in up to 60,000 Naacayehvtisi'i moving to the Commonwealth in order to provide support to her partner, at a discounted rate. The embassy in Yunali would express a willingness to process applications, with the pair of processing systems able to process up to 960 applications, each, daily during the normal 16 hour operating day (6 am to 10 pm, with embassy lines staffed 24/7 for emergencies). Cities like Sitka, Loksi, Kelinen, Karvee, Hofnes, Kakila, all with need for more workers in jobs which, while not well paid compared to some jobs in Sodor, does pay minimum wage (presently $38,304/year), which provides average living cost for foreigners plus an extra 60 per cent, allowing for remittances to be sent back home. This would, of course, be contingent on a yearly renewed work permit, to be upgraded after 10 years of provable residency to citizenship.

Additionally, the Kristreyri Museum of World History would express interest in buying Naacayehvtisi'i artifacts for a fair price, in order to create a permanent exhibition comparing the Western Islands of Sodor and development in island chains around the world.

RP: Abandon Ship!
The government of Naacal will agree to this and get citizens lined up for applications to move into Sodor, the full 60,000 people should certainly be doable even after many are heading to Baltocarpathia. The selling of relics as permissible, we've been on this island for so long that there are items littered everywhere and the prospect of preserving culture in the unfortunate, but not unlikely destruction of our culture at the hands of Otyken. The prospect of making minimum wage was quite exciting, the only spot to get minimum wages on the island was the service industry or working in the Otyken port town.

RP: Gold to Silver Dollar

Today, it was announced that the Empire will soon be discontinuing its Gold Dollar in favor of its Silver Dollar Currency. The stated reasons include the fact that the ultra-high conversion rate seemed to scare away potential investors and trade partners. Another reason citied was because the Gold Dollar is only really used in purchases not seen by the everyday person, a switch would not have much of an impact on the economy, especially since the Gold Dollar physical currency has been slowly removed from circulation over the past decade. Prices are not expected to change, since consumer prices were always in Silver Dollar denominations anyways.

Sodor and Seljaryssk wrote:Africa

With Africa, Sodorhvtisi'i companies would express interest in importing 65,000 tonnes of rubber, at a total cost of RyM 71.1 million (Slightly above $113,750,000), and exporting large values of wheat and heavy industrial machinery, at an estimated 200,000 tonnes of wheat monthly and whatever heavy industry is required. Additionally, a government offer would be filed for export of 50 UDA-14 (CV9030) and 20 2A10 (BMP-3M Ataka) at an estimated RyM 70 million ($112 million), in order to divest Sodor of present reserve stock.

RP: Trade Go Brrr!

With the request for a trade deal of rubber, the Federation agrees to the deal. They also agree to the import of 100,000 tonnes of wheat, however at the moment the Federation does not feel the need to import heavy industry machinery.

The Federation also agrees to the acquisition of the offered military equipment. The African Armed Services also approach Sodor with a large order.

30 VKTSA-KEX (IFV, remote weapons system with 30 mm dual feed cannon, 7.62 mm machine gun and 4 ATGMs, carries 8 soldiers, cost $8.8 million per)
5 Wasp SPRA (Self Propelled Rocket Artillery) (40 barrels, 12.7 mm coaxial machine gun), $3.2 million per
15 Isti II SPG (155 mm 39 calibre main gun, $8 million per
2 Type 017EA Missile Boats
10 VKTSA-EX, main armament 25 mm autocannon, 8-10 passengers, cost $7.68 million per

OORP: Thanks for the list lol

RP: 2019 Otyken Coup

Date: 1st February, 2019
Belligerents:
Director Akuji Aoyama

Grand Marshal Ren Koga
Former Continental Board Chairwoman Myo Eui
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The state has maintained a state of emergency despite the immediate domestic threats having mostly subsided, the unfolding events were the culmination of multiple back to back wars, disasters, and economic destruction. Ever since the appointment of Director Aoyama the state has not recovered in the slightest from the fall of the Technate and seems to be ever sinking into a pit they may soon be unable to ever crawl out of. Furthermore the state has been afflicted by a sharply population decline caused by the excess deaths as a result of the Superportal, Famine, and Wars.

With JAKATA overseas the Director was not surrounded by the Transhuman arm, Grand Marshal Koga of the 1st JCD Unified Combatant Command (JCD-UCC) the premier front line defence of the state of Otyken composed of multi-service branch force and a staff of ~1,600,000 Soldiers across four army groups the only other time one was activated was for the invasion of Brennus, though fully mobilized the actual sum of the force would not be at the actual coup because the logistics would be insurmountable and the city just didn't have the room.

Two tank Battalion (112 Tanks) and a mechanized infantry battalion (29 APC) would begin their coup heading for the Otyken Administration Building in Otukan city clearing traffic out of the way from their advance, the Administration building after the massacre years ago had been converted to what was essentially a brutalist fortress at the heart of the largest city in the country with walls, security, guns and more. The UCC dispatched fighter jets and helicopters to secure the airspace and prevent the director from escaping, after the tanks ignoring radio the alarm was sounded within the administration building and the security force was activated to the grim realization they would be fighting their own countrymen, nevertheless they opened fire with pre-positioned guns and rocket launchers on the approaching armor turning several into burning husks only for the wall to be met with a firing line of HE shells from the swarm of tanks which destroyed it, the armor pouring into the courtyard and shooting at the defenders with their machine guns and at the administration building itself to break it and it's seemingly impenetrable security doors open. The soldiers from the APCs would dismount no turning back now and start their advance engaging in shootouts with the security force which were recognized to be SI Paramilitaries, after an exchange of thousands of rounds, grenades, and airbursts the UCC Soldiers breached the Administration building form the holes created by the now idle tanks and start shooting the place up, anyone from the old administration had got to go, the hallways became filled with body and the echo and flash of gunfire from fighting within the administration building.

Dozens of the leadership were killed from the massacre in the administration building two high ranks from the Technate were captured alive Yeong Mee-Kyong and Ayana Naran the Directors office was soon breached with explosives, it was filled with SI members who were soon dispatched at great cost. The final obstacle was the vault doors to the panic bunker of the Director numerous breaching charges and drills had to he used to eventually break into the bunker, the breaching soldiers were killed by some JAKATA Honour Guard types who began pushing back and wiped out several squads, but power armor was still no match for narrow hallway and for trigger happy special forces grenadiers which decimated the honour guard with machine gun suppressive fire from their squad gunners and peppering the hallway with grenades, the teams were sent forward again and Director Akuji Aoyama was grabbed, cuffed and dragged to the courtyard. Police forces, helicopters, swat and loyalist forces were trying to wedge their way into the city, but the UCC had it very much on lockdown with all entry and exit barred.

This had to be a spectacle the cameras were rolling and broadcasting with lots of drone recorders buzzing around the grand Marshal was brought in by helicopter which set down in the court yard, with him was the traitor Myo Eui who knew the layout of the building and all the hideaways and bunkers, the Marshal was adorned with many medals primarily from the two Honolulu wars as the JCD didn't fight in Brennus, he had an ornate ceremonial uchigatana. His first order of business was to draw his handgun and execute Myo Eui, putting a bullet through her head and she crumpled to the floor instantly and awkwardly, the soldiers didn't flinch they knew it was coming she served her purpose. In traditional fashion he motioned to get a block in place and the soldiers put one down and laid the Directors head on it, the Field Marshal unsheathing the sword, there was nothing to be said. He brought the sword down beheading the director whose body convulsed and sprayed gore on to the court yard. He motioned for the other two women to be brought over wiping the blood off the sword on the shoulder of one. And sentenced them to life imprisonment.

Civil Conflict: Battle of Otukan
Following the execution of the director; SI forces and Loyalist forces converged on the occupied Otukan city which was being heavily fortified by the UCC the loyalist forces included aircraft, tanks, artillery, armored vehicles, and infantry. Shelling and Aircraft bombardment of the city displaced upwards of 2 million people as armored vehicles and soldiers battled in the streets, the vicious fighting lasted for weeks claiming the lives of 50,000 soldiers one of highest and most rapid death toll climbs in their history of conflict, three times as many civilizans were killed in the crossfire. The UCC inevitably succeed over the Loyalist forces with mass encirclement and executed large portions or put them into prisons.

Results:
Martial Law / State of Emergency Terminated
Mass execution or imprisonment of previous ministers
Overworld Dissolved
New First Election called
Ren Koga assumed acting Board Chair
New cabinet formed
New governing body, Supreme Overworld, established

125 Seats
Democratic Technocracy Party (DTP) (65)
Agrarian Socialist Party of Otyken (ASPO) (24)
Transhumanist Party of Otyken (TPO) (18)
Independent (18)
Director Appointed: Ren Hara
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RP: Introspection
Snow fell on the city of Otukan which had substantial portions of it dropped or destroyed, the bombs per capita the loyalist forces released was totally unreasonable. But now there was a new cabinet and the people had played a hand in choosing their own fate, the elections were far from fully fair, with the pool still being of eligible experts, it was shocking that it wasn't until an entire unified combatant command broke the door down on the administration building that anything changed. The flare up of a civil war war short-lived, nobody really wanted to die for the administration after what had happened in Honolulu and thus dissipated quickly. The execution of Myo Eui was met with some backlash for being excessively draconian, nobody questioned the beheading of the former Director. Groups within the state had began pushing for faster adoption of mixed marketism to help rebuild some of the life many remembered from the Technate era citing that the previous director was dragging his heels intentionally to maintain control over all supplies to continue directing efforts to war. The removal of the director was seen by many as the ultimate step forward in escaping a bottomless pit, and that the reformed Technocratic Party will rebuild the nation guided by scientific principles and unmatched expertise, and perhaps even closing the super-portal to end the portal storms.

Federation of Africa wrote:RP: Trade Go Brrr!

With the request for a trade deal of rubber, the Federation agrees to the deal. They also agree to the import of 100,000 tonnes of wheat, however at the moment the Federation does not feel the need to import heavy industry machinery.

The Federation also agrees to the acquisition of the offered military equipment. The African Armed Services also approach Sodor with a large order.

30 VKTSA-KEX (IFV, remote weapons system with 30 mm dual feed cannon, 7.62 mm machine gun and 4 ATGMs, carries 8 soldiers, cost $8.8 million per)
5 Wasp SPRA (Self Propelled Rocket Artillery) (40 barrels, 12.7 mm coaxial machine gun), $3.2 million per
15 Isti II SPG (155 mm 39 calibre main gun, $8 million per
2 Type 017EA Missile Boats
10 VKTSA-EX, main armament 25 mm autocannon, 8-10 passengers, cost $7.68 million per

OORP: Thanks for the list lol

RP: Sales

With the order filed to the Sodorhvtisi'i government, the various companies responsible for production of such systems (Densel for the VKTSA-EX/KEX, UMHK Land Systems for the Isti-II and Wasp SPRA, Missa-Dei shipbuilding for the Type 017EA) would approve the orders, with rough timescales putting order fulfilment time at one to two years, contingent on no additional orders (with additional payment to speed up production).

RP: The enclaves

Liekhava, Chab'ahr, Lojoki. From west to east, the three city-territories that marked the limits of the Sodorhvtisi'i domain on the Ardentian mainland. Disconnected from each other by the ocean, and Chab'ahr in particular notable for being a major naval station, they also have the distinction of being the last three cities entirely disconnected from Sodorhvtisi'i high speed rail. Land borders with the heavily adversarial Republic of Ar'Amalah, combined with the heavy Sodorhvtisi'i force presence in all three of the enclaves, led to some conflict, and a lack of ability to lay rail through the three cities. However, with recent slowdowns in rhetoric from Ar'Amalah, combined with the completion of the Fordow upgraded HSR link, a proposal filed several years ago, that of the Liekhava-Jogenu High Speed Tunnel. Estimated at 95 km of tunnel, including rises at the Kish archipelago, the Eikan tunnel is expected to cost a minimum of RyM 9 billion, to be financed in entirety by Seelandtlijnien as a subsidary of the Sodorhvtisi'i government.

RP: Naval stuff

With the Sodorhvtisi'i naval forces eyeing new guided missile destroyers to replace presently operational vessels, a little offloading of decommissioned but unstricken vessels would be in order. As such, the navy would announce the striking of the remaining Type 4.54 Air-warfare frigates, with sales of each ship at RyM 40 million ($64 million), plus costs for additional missiles. In the place of funding that would have gone to upkeep, funding for a competition for a Type 2.30 Destroyer would be allocated, with bids by the end of the year, with foreign and domestic bids both welcome.

VSA Elina Kaarlovila (Decommissioned)
VSA Kristiina Lauriavila (Decommissioned)
VSA Hanna Arnavila (Decommissioned)
VSA Olivia Toivoavila (Decommissioned)
VSA Isabella Hannesavila (Decommissioned)
VSA Elsa Viljovila (Decommissioned
VSA Emilia Tarmoavila (Decommissioned)
VSA Mikko Mariasala (Decommissioned)
VSA Jaanas Elinasala (Decommissioned)
VSA Viktor Annikasala (Decommissioned)
VSA Olavi Sirilasala (Decommissioned)
VSA Leif Maijasala (Decommissioned)
VSA Andres Teresasala (Decommissioned)
VSA Eero Kaarinasala (Decommissioned)
VSA Sven Marikasala (Decommissioned)

Displacement: 6,000 Tonnes
Length: 137 m
Beam: 18.1​ m
Draught: 5.2​ m
Propulsion: 88,000 SHP
Speed: 32 knots
Range: 8,000 km
Complement: 182
Sensors and processing systems: [REDACTED]
Electronic warfare & decoys: [REDACTED]
Armament:
Gun​ System​:
2 x​ Silvana 80 mm​ Type-06T​ Naval​ Gun​ System​ (2 x​ 1)
8 x​ Silvana 12.7 mm​ Type-08T​ Naval​ Machine Gun​ (4 x​ 2)
1 × Silvana Type-11E Stealth Heavy CIWS​ (40 mm and SeaRam)
1 × TJ-19 Rolling Airframe Missile Launchers (1x21 Missiles)
Missile​ System​:
1​ × 16 Cell Silvana​ Type​-388E​ Vertical Launching System
1 x 24 Cell Silvana​ Type​-388E​ Vertical Launching System
8 x 1 Siri-Taitsi Type VX Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles, range 220 nmi
Torpedo Systems​:
2 × 1 Siri-Taitsi Type​-FR​ 533 mm. triple torpedo tubes Type​-FR(T)/Type​-FR(V)​​ and​ Type​-FW(K) Anti-Ship​ and​ Anti-submarine​ torpedo​es
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Aircraft carried:
1 × VTAI-9 helicopter​
Aviation facilities:​ Flight deck only

RP: History of Grímnir Part I

Grímnir is located deep underground primarily located underneath the Northern mountains of the Gullblatt Enclave with one of it's entrances being accessible by using the Höhleberg cavern entrance. The main passageway was craved out by an underground river that appears each summer with the melting of mountain valley snow and ice. This process has been dubbed the tears of Slidr as the small droplets from the caverns ceilings turn from the slow trickles to a downpour given the seasonal changes. The stream of water travels deeper into the depths of the caves and falls into a sinkhole before ending its journey into a large underground reservoir named Gjöll Lake. Many other smaller passageways and conduits branch and snake their way from the main Slidr passage. Several other places have also been mined out in search of various minerals.
The first settlement found would be at the Höhleberg entrance allowing a exchange of goods and people from the surface to the darker depths within the earth below. The eleven meter ceiling givens enough room for even the largest of beings to make their way over sixty meters deeper into the underground before finding the next permanent settlement. Glóasop has a population of around four to nine hundred residents given the time of year. It's main source of income is from mining namely Mountain Tears that form from crystalized mana. It can be used for seasoning and preserving perishables. Glóasop is also know for the agriculture of several different kinds of fungi, lichens, and algae. One of these fungi known as Glóasǫppr is a red translucent bioluminescent large hallucinogenic mushroom. It is considered to be a delicacy when stew-juiced. Cave crickets will occasionally try to eat these or the nearby lichen that leech into the fungi for nutrients. Glóasop will also need to fend itself off from the occasional blind salamanders attacks. During the summer flooding the mostly dormant eyeless limefin fish have been known to swallow up smaller sprites if one nears too close to the waters surface. There is also the worry of the occasional outbreak of pathogenic fungus that effects the ice wolves spiders to venture deeper into the cave system. From Glóasop it's another forty meters deeper till one would find Gjöll Lake there are several more tunnels at the lakes shore with many more within the deeper parts of the lake but the large majority is no deeper then half a meter.

The Greater Ardenaraian Sphere | Mayegna Ardenarai Imperya

Ahn Reinpeura! | Praise the Purest!

    RP | Faction Report : Dark Side Moon Authority (DSMA)

    “The world does not balance itself on the scales of good and evil, for balance itself is innate good, and imbalance is its anathema.” - Grandmaster Santhia Heimrind Roue yi Larai of DSMA

The years following the reign of King Clardai has received an uptick in malignities, swamping the Royal Inquisition with requests to suppress aberrations all across the Ardenaraian sphere. Aberrations are classified as monstrosities irreversibly warped by magic, going against the order of the world itself, most of which have to be eliminated lest they chip away the King’s blazing light.

Dedicated to the research and destruction of these aberrations, the Dark Side Moon Authority (DSMA) has been established, with many of its founding members drawn from prominent officials of the Inquisition. It will operate under the authority of the Royal Inquisition, with the first confiscated aberrations being interred at specialized containment units designed to suppress their powers.

Name Classification as goes

[TYPE] [CONSECUTIVESERIALNUMBER] [INSTANCE] [COMMON NAME]

The type would be split between…

  • V - Vitraiika Spirita Aberrant, usually drawn from beyond the veil. It is common that VSA-classified aberrations obey physical laws unlike our world, and may thus behave in unusual ways. A popular example would be Cxurun.

  • I - Id-Ego Aberrant, an aberration made from the fears and desires of sapient thought. They are commonly immortal as long as sapient thought exists.

  • E - Extrerya Mundi Anomalya, anomalies or aliens from the dark worlds beyond Kalrania.

  • P - Perveytiavir, a person who had transformed into an aberration due to either magical radiation or a phenomenon that results in one’s own magic taking over themselves. They are distinguished from inherently magical lifeforms by their hostility and general lack of a cohesive form.

Along with this, the power scaling of these aberrations will follow the old magic grading system established by the Sacred Kingdom. [ https://iiwiki.us/wiki/Grading_System_(Ardenarai) ]

    E-001 “The Ouroboros Circuit”

Magic Classification : Respledent+ (On-going evaluation for its reclassification to Blazing)

The Ouroboros Circuit (E-001) is a soulless construct capable of thought, an A.I by voidborn terms. It is a fragmented consciousness spanning over swarms of self-sustaining nanomachines. E-001 is capable of powering itself by transporting matter into a parallel universe with different sets of laws, almost akin to Vitraiika, and then harnessing the energy gained from its decay. It is able to reproduce and replace itself at will, and with the means provided, it is a mystery how the Ouroboros Circuit has yet to engulf Kalrania.

Origins

E-001 has a long history, its properties being first seen during the enforcement of the Starshine Edict on Heih Gallandia. The initial punitive expedition corps sent by Coroscia, the precursor state to Ardenarai, suffered a defeat by the colonist’s reported sorceries, with their equipment being rendered inoperative by unknown means, thus exposing them to a sortie by the Heih Gallandia’s forces. Coroscia has since then performed a sustained strategic bombardment campaign, one the colonists can’t adequately defend against due to their low numbers.

After an inspection of the colony’s remains, a dormant sample of E-001 the size of a 5x30cm brick was acquired. Testing done on it has revealed its near-invincible properties, regenerating from all previous damage as long as a single speckle remained. This is the only sample the DSMA has on their hands, as of current, with many more rogue instances scattered throughout the sphere.

Properties

E-001 has several documented abilities, the knowledge being gained from encounters against them.

  • Dimensional Energy Extraction (via harnessing power from matter decay)

  • Self-Regeneration (Possibly limited to preset size, as they do not appear to grow out of control.)

  • Utilizing constructs made by voidborns. (In Ardenaraian terms: people without magic)

  • EMP resistance

  • Mild anti-magic properties (it’s speculated that magic interferes with its functions, and thus it seeks to normalize the environment it operates upon.)

  • Hivemind-like organization

  • Granting abilities to / possessing other creatures.

  • Conversion of Magitech into Voidborn technology (This is observed to be a pre-requisite for E-001 to use a particular machine, which comes devoid of mana.)

  • Communication with living beings.

The goals of the Ouroboros Circuit are speculated to relate to the destruction of Heih Gallandia, and possibly their origins from beyond the stars. Records brought over by colonists back then have redacted all information regarding its existence.

E-001 moves to achieve these goals by spreading samples of itself all across the Ardenaraian Sphere, and contracting people to follow its bidding. E-001-X, are classified as individuals infected by E-001, possessing a slave-like devotion to the circuit. E-001-X commonly operate as sleeper agents, or assassins that target societies of magic-users, destabilizing it by select sabotage or assassination, having a plethora of unusual abilities themselves with no registrable mana output. Carcasses collected from the remains of Heih Gallandia are all infested by samples of E-001, and are especially resistant to any attempted sterilization of the area.

There has been eight separate sterilization tests attempted on E-001

DID : Physical destruction via vacuum and hydraulic press
HAPPENED : Reformed its shape, E-001 immune to physical trauma

DID : Thermal treatment via application of ClF2, thermite, and other compounds. (5x)
HAPPENED : E-001 reproduced its form by a single leftover speckle, achieving its pre-treatment form under a span of two minutes. Suppression, but not elimination of E-001 possible via heat.

DID : Bathed in an acid solution of hydrochloric acid
HAPPENED : E-001 encases itself in an acid-resistant shell, preventing any further dissolution. Suppression, but not elimination of E-001 possible via acid.

DID : Acid and Physical Destruction
HAPPENED : E-001 eliminated, but regenerated from a control sample. Destruction of E-100 impossible without all the samples under their hands.

CONCLUSION : Acquisition and strict containment of all samples of E-001 suggested.

Attempts by DSMA to interrogate it have proved unsuccessful, it going as..

    -_-_-COMMS-LOG-01-_-_-

    Diviner Fandorya enters a small 4x10 white room, with a blast-resistant glass pane separating the diviner from E-001-31, a captured “warder” (assassin) of E-001.

    Diviner Fandorya : “Greetings, my name is Fandorya.”

    E-001-31 : “…”

    Diviner Fandorya : “Why the silence?”

    E-001-31 : “Hi”

    Diviner Fandorya : “Hello? Can you tell us your name?”

    E-001-31 : “I’m ████████, I love you.”

    Diviner Fandorya : “Mhm.. Why is that?”

    E-001-31 : “Please.”

    Fandorya met her reply with silence, awaiting for E-001-31 to elaborate.

    E-001-31 : “I wish to be with you.”

    Diviner Fandorya : “Is there any cause as to why?”

    E-001-31 : “Why not?”

    Diviner Fandorya : “Well I dont think my boss would take a liking to that. Okay, ████████, if you really loved me.. would you stop killing people?

    E-001-31 : “Yes.”

    Diviner Fandorya : “Really?..”

    E-001-31 : “Just let me be with you.”

    Diviner Fandorya : “...”

    The conversation’s loop continued for a few minutes before Diviner Fandorya left the premises, suggesting that E-001 might be doing a rudimentary attempt at seduction to make him an instance of E-001. Testing at the following days have yielded the same results, with E-001-31 attempting to befriend the other diviners, engage in political debates (consistently taking a libertarian stance), offering casual ██████, and challenging others in a personal fist-fight.

    -_-_-_-_-_-_-_-

This properties are not shared from when E-001-31 was spotted out the wild performing a contract killing of an Ardenaraian noble in █████, suggesting that E-001-31 has some awareness of ingratiating itself with people of power, and possibly infiltrating DSMA.

It has thus been concluded that the Ouroboros Circuit is a grave threat to the Ardenaraian society, with capability of causing yet another catastrophe as the Glorious Revolution (a war in 1341 that destroyed Ardenarai) should its spread not be kept in check, and it’s immediate suppression is desired until a means of destruction could be devised in the future. E-001’s vectors come in manifesting undesirable ideologies and non-magitech devices, which places the destruction of both as paramount.

RP: THE SWISS FREIVEN ELVES

THE OVERALL FREIVEN ELVES LORE

The freiven elves were known for their superior building magic. They were commonly known as the Astral builders (frei-ven). they were naturally acclimated to extremely cold temperatures, but their bodies could withstand hotter temperatures, as well, of up to 40° Celsius. their bodies withstood up to -56° Celsius. their physical attributes were one of the main factors in their close relationship with the sprites, mothian hybrids, and Swiss humans. their geography and equivalent lifestyle gave their rigid national identity for thousands of generations.

their primary and only magical ability was their power to build their stalwart steelwood trees. they use their mana from within to maintain and make their homes, communities, cities, and nations. As they've lived in their settlements for thousands of generations, their walls and titanic trees acted as fortresses, protecting themselves from foreign powers. their lifestyle aligned with both Swiss and Sprite cultures, and they embraced herding, horticulture, and strict neutrality within foreign affairs. Like the Swiss humans, their physical attributes were largely the same except for their ability to use magic and extreme tolerance to temperature ranges. So their interactions with them were amicable and held mutual respect for thousands and thousands of generations.

Invasions, from the ancient Maragor empires, were repelled with the help of the Swiss humans, mothian hybrids (Jaru mothians and Sweizzer faeries), Candainian sprites, and freiven elves. Relentless imperial onslaughts and failed occupations steeled the alpine region’s diverse sapient ethnicities; their resolve and determination to maintain their way of life became absolute. stalwart steelwood fortresses and walls withstood attacks from the north and south. Siege weapons proved detrimental, but they were not enough to destroy them. freiven archers, warriors, and artillerymen (catapults using steelwood logs) fought valiantly with the rest of the alpine warriors. every single nation banded together to form the Polarlicht; then, the greater Swiss Confederacy.

The next centuries oversaw stability through shared representation and direct democracy, allowing for all voices to be heard within the Swiss Confederacy. modern technologies molded with freiven designs; their equivalent ingenuity and innovation thoroughly boosted the nation's prowess within the vast sciences, mana research, and other technologies. like other important Swiss sapient species, the elves greatly contributed to the overall development of their great nation, their settlements, and their peoples (both pure and half). Foreigners were not seen favorably by the elves, except for the rest of the sprite enclaves, and the nations of Dzea (Dze Tribes), Eldamar (Fiercewood), and Schwypia. Elf interactions remained mutual and well-respected despite the distance.

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THE OVERALL FREIVEN ELVES APPEARANCES AND DEMOGRAPHICS

The Swiss Freiven elves permanently resided within the greater Alpine region and the Swiss Confederacy, appearing as tall, horned sapient beings with some fur coats equivalent to mothian hybrids and sprites. Females typically had longer ears, while males had shorter versions. But half-elves, by far, boasted the shortest pointed ears in the nation; interspecies relationships inevitably coalesced and bred with other sapient species.

both males and females were over six feet tall with slender and figure bodies. strict diets and healthy practices and lifestyles kept them in great shape, further boosting their life spans within the 800-year mark. Other elves managed to surpass the 1k mark; they were worshipped as wise and influential elders, master builders, master architects, and master scholars. Although with long life spans, it came with extremely low birth rates.

Their skin tones varied from beige to dark brown; these were primarily caused by strains within their genetic makeup. hair and fur colors usually oversaw varying degrees of white, light grey, light blue, and light green colors, while their horns had limited tonal ranges of white, grey, and black. however, their eye color proved to be somewhat opposite with their eyes being grey, light blue, prismarine, emerald, or light grey.

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THEIR TWO DISTINCT DEMOGRAPHICS:
THE PURE FREIVEN
THE HALF FREIVEN

MAXIMUM AGE:
800-1000 YEARS (FOR PURE FREIVENS)
200-400 YEARS (FOR HALF FREIVENS)

THEIR EYE COLOURS: GREY, LIGHT BLUE, PRISMARINE, EMERALD, AND LIGHT GREY

THEIR NATURAL FUR COLOURS: WHITE, LIGHT GREY, LIGHT BLUE, AND LIGHT GREEN

THEIR AVERAGE MALE HEIGHT: SIX FEET AND SEVEN INCHES

THEIR AVERAGE FEMALE HEIGHT: SIX FEET AND TWO INCHES

THEIR OVERALL HORN COLOURS: BLACK, DARK GREY, GREY, LIGHT GREY, AND WHITE

THEIR OVERALL SKIN COLOUR: BEIGE, LIGHT BROWN, BROWN, AND DARK BROWN
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THEIR MAGICAL ABILITY

THE FROIVIEN ARCASTALVAT MANICUMS (THE ARCHITECTURAL BUILDERS OF THE STALWART) WERE THEIR PRIMARY MAGICAL ABILITY, TO WHICH ONLY THE PURE FREIVEN ELVES (AND OTHER HALF-ELVES) POSSESSED. These types of building magics were exclusive and very common within the Alpine region alone, making the Swiss Confederacy one of the few kalranian nations capable of performing magic, researching magic, and improving its properties.

their magic was one with pure specialization, tailor-made for building civilizations, defensive structures, and infrastructures. Their few modes of defense (for military use) were primarily building fortresses, underground sanctuaries, and safe stowages. stalwart magic provided impervious structures for their users but at the cost of slow construction and the expensive depletion of mana. thus, more than one user was needed. plenty of rest, healthy food, exercise, and other very sensual activities became essential to recover their mana back to full capacity (mana levels and endurance vary from elf to elf). However, near depletion of their mana levels would send the elves into life-threatening situations, both physically and mentally. If near depletion of mana was reached, either death or 2-3 months' worth of rest (WITH LIFE SUPPORT) were needed to make a full recovery.

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THE FREIVEN SETTLEMENTS

(((FREIVHEM))) (((THE FREIVEN WORLD TREES ARCHITECTURE)))

The capital city of the Freiven Elves Canton featured the tallest trees within the alpine region and the entirety of kalrania; they were famously named "the world trees". They were unique architectural styles constructed and designed by the freiven elves themselves, having over five hundred major battles on their home soil. The capital city also boasted other nicknames; the most popular of them all was the Stalwart Fortress. The four world trees, life trees, sanctuary trees, walls, and extensive defenses garnered their reputation as one of the most heavily defended and impenetrable cities. Most historically, Freivhem repelled five invasions from the south, becoming the sworn shield of the southern domains.

Their total population maintained steady numbers of 920k, where average ages varied from 230 to 560.

(((FREIVFORIENTHOUR)))

Another one of their many settlements was smaller than the famed freivhem with its titanic world trees. However, the Freivforien tree settlements proved to be another major powerhouse within the technological research, private healthcare, and agriculture industries.

Their total population maintained steady numbers of 230k, where average ages varied from 130 to 410.

(((EFREN GORENG)))

Efren Goreng was one of the major freiven life tree settlements, focused on heavy R&D, industrial manufacturing, and construction services. They were known as the research hub for all freiven technologies and techniques; the epicenter of industrial sciences.

Their total population maintained steady numbers of 580k, where average ages varied from 640 to 860.

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THE FREIVEN STALWART STEELWOOD (THE STALWART WOOD)

THE OVERALL SUMMARY

Their stalwart steelwood resources were the freiven elve's special resource, exclusive to their nation and the Swiss confederacy. Series of steelwoods were their primary source of material to construct their tree settlements. Far stronger and more durable than steel and other heavy metals, stalwart steelwood withstood pressures over 50k pounds per square inch.

Their dense internal structures made them extremely sturdy, capable of withstanding natural disasters and nearly all manmade ordnance. Special freiven 1960 modern ballistics and defense research divisions conducted extensive studies; Stalwart walls endured attacks from 120mmm tank rounds and certain ATGMs, penetrating the wall. But there were no substantial damages recorded. JDAMS, bombs, and cruise missiles proved ineffective with one attack. However, two to five strikes destroyed their targeted portions. The rest of the structures, surrounding the afflicted sections, were left intact with some cracks, but foundations throughout the walls remained stable. Small sections at the freivhem world tree featured similar tests, but those sections sustained no visible damage. To counter long-range missiles, additional layers of walls were erected to mitigate damage and endure more attacks.

Thick layers of bark withstood up to 2530° Celsius; no fire in history ever reached the central core. Regeneration rates easily repaired underlying damage with the help of the freiven elves and their mana, however, those regeneration rates occurred very slowly, making them vulnerable to further attacks.

The stalwart steelwood trees were considered sentient beings themselves, capable of repairs, self-sustenance, and adaptation to their surrounding environments. Pure generation of stalwarts can be done, but to build/repair structures faster, scraps were often used to form the basis of the new building. However, constant maintenance and repairs were needed to keep the steelwoods healthy. Degeneration was another issue they had to face over the years, and as a result, complete removal of sections was conducted, replaced with new steelwoods, to prevent the disease from spreading.

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THE STALWART STEELWOOD PROPERTIES


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ADVANTAGES:
⇒VERY STURDY
⇒NEAR IMPERVIOUS (EQUIVALENT TO BOTH STEEL OR TUNGSTEN)
⇒FIREPROOF
⇒THEIR PRIMARY ATTUNED MAGIC CAN BUILD EXTENSIONS OF THEIR RESIDENTIAL TREE HOMES, INDUSTRIAL TREE SECTORS, AND MANY OTHERS
⇒BOTH INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DESIGNS AND ARCHITECTURES OF THE TREES CAN BE MOULDED AND MODIFIED WITH THEIR MAGIC
⇒OUTSTANDING ENDURANCE TO BOTH HOT AND COLD TEMPERATURES
⇒ADAPTABLE TO EVERY ENVIRONMENT
⇒THEY ARE ABLE TO BE BUILT WITH NEARLY EVERY SHAPE OR FORM
⇒THEY ARE ABLE TO CONSTRUCT THE LARGEST TREES IN KALRANIA (1K-5K FEET)
⇒THE STALWART STEELWOODS ARE SELF-SUSTAINING AND GENERATE THEIR RESOURCES TO KEEP THEMSELVES ALIVE THROUGH THEIR MANA (HOWEVER, THE ELVES MUST MAINTAIN MANA LEVELS TO KEEP THE REGENERATION CYCLE STABLE)

DISADVANTAGES:
⇒LABOR INTENSIVE
⇒PRIMARY USERS OF THE MAGIC ARE ONLY THE FREIVEN ELVES
⇒STALWART LIFE TREES (HUGE TREE COMPLEXES) TAKE AT LEAST 150K ELVES TO CONSTRUCT
⇒TAKES 10 DAYS TO REGAIN MANA FROM BUILDING WALLS AND SMALL TREE COMPLEXES
⇒TAKES 2 YEARS TO REGAIN MANA FROM BUILDING STALWART LIFE TREES
⇒LEAVES AND ORGANIC PRODUCTS WITHIN AND ON THE TREES ADAPT TO THE FOUR SEASONS (WITH WINTER PRODUCING WAY LESS)
⇒THEY TAKE TWENTY YEARS TO BUILD ONE STALWART WORLD TREE
⇒THEY TAKE ONE YEAR TO BUILD ONE STALWART LIFE TREE
⇒THEY TAKE SIX MONTHS TO BUILD THREE STALWART SANCTUARY TREES
⇒THEY TAKE THREE MONTHS TO BUILD THEIR STEELWOOD WALLS
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THE OVERALL ATTRIBUTES OF THE STALWART STEELWOOD RESOURCES
⇒VERY THICK, VERY DENSE, AND VERY HARD WOOD EQUIVALENT TO STEEL AND OTHER METALS MORE DURABLE THAN STEEL
⇒FIREPROOF (BURNS AT 2300° CELSIUS)
⇒SELF-SUSTAINING WITH THEIR WATER AND NUTRIENTS
⇒THE NEED FOR CONSTANT MAINTENANCE WITH THE FREIVEN ELVES' MANA AND MAGIC
⇒VERY ADAPTABLE TO ANY SHAPE, FORM, AND ENVIRONMENT
⇒THE PRIMARY MAGICAL ABILITY AND RESOURCE OF THE FREIVEN ELVES
⇒THE ABILITY TO BE CONSTRUCTED AND DECONSTRUCTED (BUT WITHIN LONG DURATIONS)
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THE STALWART STEELWOOD MESHGEND

THE OVERALL SUMMARY

The Stalwart steelwood meshgends (MESHGEND TRANSLATING TO HEAVENLY SHIELD IN FREIVEN ELVISH) were another series of strengthened stalwart steelwood resources. Meshgend boasted the same properties as their original, but with strengthened fire resistance (burns at 4500 Celsius), sturdiness, durability, environmental adaptivity, and regenerative abilities. However, the cost of boosted performance made the sentient materials more expensive to design, build, and maintain. Meshgend structures required master freivens to keep the trees healthy. Therefore, their improved versions were greatly limited to essential infrastructures, such as medical, government, and military.

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IMAGE URL: THE FREIVEN ELVES (THEY ARE HIDDEN IN THE SWISS FREIVEN ELVES SECTION BOX)

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