WAR comes to EA

[Sheridan]

From the Earth Alliance flagship, the order was given and every gun on every ship in the fleet begin to fire on the target. The ships reverberated and the bombardment shook the crews. As the weapons struck their target it was an impressive display. Slowly the targeted Jump Gate began to degrade. Throughout the day and into the night the bombardment continued.



One board the EA flagship "Earth Force 1" Dreadnought,.. the Dradus contact alarm sounded,.. "Sir, we have contacts,.... large enemy fleet entering this system"



Word arrived at Babylon CnC from the from the Earth Alliance fleet in process of destroying the Jump Gate,..

"An enemy fleet has arrived within 3 hexes of the Earth Alliance Homeworld, unnannounced!"

All right it was announced last night late, too late for EA commanders to make any changes. Was that a gaff in diplomacy? or a intentional effort to give us no warning? Certainly there was plenty of time to notify us of such an aggressive move but none was given. There was no way for us to coordinate any changes to our orders that late.

After much thought:

The ISC (Vangard) has breached sovern EA territory (anything within strike distance of our capital) and by moving a fleet to within three hexes of our capital without prior discussion, warning, or conversation, have therefore put our nation into a state WAR!

As stated we have no desire to start wars but when a fleet moves that close to our capital it is tough not to feel this is an agressive move.

This event is to occur on impulse 3t2,.. so I am told, although the Ref has not confirmed this yet.

As I have stated before Ho Chi is the EA Chief Negotiator,,.... and unless other orders are given to this fleet by Ho Chi,.. the standing order to the Ref is,.. that this fleet will be engaging the enemy fleet in combat, in defense of EA sovergn territory and our nearby capital.

Proxima Colony, our capital, will be defended and we will never allow an enemy fleet to move (sneak) unannounced into strike range of that system.

Sincerely,
President Sheriden

[Satai Vadenn ra Sinoval]

Something tells me it is going to get very crowded at Proxima Colony soon.

[Sheridan]

It is in the hands of the VP now.

Yes that is all we need war with the ISC and Minbari We will war with both of you if that is what is required of us.

Still I do not think we can have an ISC fleet end turn 2, three hexs from our capital. We could we lose our capital on turn 3 if immediate action is not taken.

[Maximus Plasma]

:-/OK so now i am confused "my normal state of mind most would say"
In the above post The EA state that the ISC will end up within 3 hexes of Proxima.
I do not understand that unless the ISC sent a copy of it's turn 2 orders to the EA how they would learn that information.
I always thought that each impulse was resolved in order. That way if there is any unforeseen occurrences the turns continuity is sustained.
I would think that it would be um, impolitic for the entire turns moves to known by anyone other than a nation and the ref.

On a separate note, I'm disturbed, by the statements of the EA apparent attempt to destroy a jump gate!!! In one message they post. Calling for an alliance to confront "unknown" races in Hyper space. And for the sharing of knowledge. Now it seems they wish to destroy the very means needed to sustain any alliance against these "unknown" forces!
Well which is it? MR Sheridan? War with the ISC, the NARNS the LYRANS, The Minbari???
We have heard your calls for peace. I guess that means rest in peace! for everyone who does not bow down , and offer homage to the Great EA!

[Sheridan]

LOL O snobbish one,..

Late night, last night, on TS, Dfly informed me that the ISC was going there. I have calculated that he must arrive on impulse 3 since he must have occupied the planet to the north. At the time I told him I was shocked he was going there within 3 of our capital without asking or giving us time to adjust our orders,.. but wanted Ho Chi to decide the course of these disturbing findings.

The jump gate is a back door access to our nation and conveniently drops ships within 3 hexes of our capital, that is not acceptable to the EA.

It was determined by Ho Chi that this risk should be eliminated hence we dispatched a fleet to correct this problem.

There is another gate under the watchful eye of Babylon 5. That is the gate we (and others) can use to explore the hyperspace realms.

We believe that the Shadowy enemy lurks in Hyperspace and fear that these gates will actually be a source of invasion into our main map. For this reason and others it was best to destroy the one near our capital.

Yes it is funny that although the EA are trying to quell wars, stop them from starting, and end them we seem to be a focus of WARS Most funny indeed.

This whole thing came out last night as I was trying to broker a peace between the Fed and ISC. Needless to say I got sidetracked with other more important info.

[Maximus Plasma]

That the information was from the nation involved and released freely is a relief! ;D And apologies for any insult derived by my questioning earlier. i did not intend any insults. just wanted an explanation.

The removal of the Stargate is still disturbing. If you feel that the Stargate poses a back door risk to "your" nation' will you object if other nations start destroying gates they "feel" pose a risk to their nations?
Nor do you answer the reality of being the one nation that is at war with so many others! Brokering a deal between the Federation and the ISC eh?
better off brokering a deal with all those nations who are at war with you!
{PS} Snobbish one! yes i suppose anyone who calls for a madman to stand to reason. Would be seen by that madman as as snob!

[Sheridan]

Of course I took no insult Maximus,.. good lord no.

Hey this is all in the fun of role playing a nation, I hope folks understand that. I take no offense when you folks dig me or the EA. Have at it,... not that you need any encouragement LOL

Sure,.. if other nations wanted to destroy gates near them,.. who are we to dictate anything like that.

Ya we are working on this war thing,.. it is just not working out like we hoped LOL

Leave us in peices,.. I mean peace!

Madman,. ?,.... YES! YES! it is true !!


Heck I for one am glad this is happenning,.. things were getting stale, the EA was languishing with a lack on fun news posts (you all know how I love those). Van has given us something to write home about now !!

[DeathFrog]

not that the ISC think that news should have come out so quickly. Especially since as stated before, it does not even happen for a few impulses. But, glad it gave you More fuel to burn your fire there EA, as you see enemies in shadows that are not yet there lol.

[Sheridan]

The enemies are everywhere?,.. looks over shoulder (where is Ho Chi?)

Pipe a channel to Earth Force 1,... ( is Proclaimous in ear shot?)

Arg the Lyrans,... sucks on finger,... (does sorta taste like chicken!)

The Quiet Mimbari,.. they stalk our border waiting for another great war. Revenge for the savaging we gave them in the Earth/Mimbari War

Sh.it what is that !! ,.... "its only your shadow Sir"

Sheridans eyes are dart back and forth, a sweat on his brow. Something is wrong, but he does not know what. Nearby Ho Chi watching,.. wonders if something is seriously wrong,...... with the President!

ROTFLMAO


PS Dfly,.. Well you did tell me info,.. it seems ok to act on it and reveal it. If we told you we were going to declare war on the Romulans on impulse 3,... well it is rightful/rules ok for you to act/discuss it.

[ISN War Reporter (Embedded)]

EXTRA!!! EXTRA!!! EXTRA!!!
READ ALL ABOUT IT!!!
ISN NEWS FLASH!
EARTH ALLIANCE LEADER, THE SELF-PROCLAIMED GALACTIC PEACEMAKER, HAVING DECLARED WAR ON WAR-MONGERS, FINDS ITSELF AT/or NEAR WAR WITH NARN, LYRAN, ISC, MINBARI and DISTURBING RUMOURS FROM THE ULTRA-PARANOID EA LEADER SHERIDAN OF ROMULAN MACHINATIONS AGAINST THE E.A.
THE GALAXY NOW SEEMS DETERMINED TO HALT THE POSSIBLY SENILE YET DEFINITELY BUNKER-MENTALITY SHERIDAN.

[Sheridan]

On board the bridge of Earth Farce One, Admiral Blovatus gave the to order to suspend the bombardment. As the guns of the fleet fell silent all the crews new something was up, something bad was up. As expected the fleet went to red alert sending all but the gunners scrambling.

Blovatus,.. "Navigator, bring the fleet around and give us some distance from the gate,.. status of the ISC fleet?"

Boson Higgs, sensor man,.. "The ISC fleet is holding at the systems edge, maybe they are as surprised at our presence, as we are of theirs?"

"Bullsh.it!" Blovatus Blasted,. "Surely they cannot expect to approach within the hot zone of Proxima and not be meet with defensive fleets! Why have we not received orders from Babylon 5 ?",.. he spits on the floor of the bridge and slams his fist on the command chair arm. A small show of sparks erupts.

Boson Higgs whispers into the comms,.. "tech repairs to the bridge"



Babylon 5 CnC,..

Bridge Crew,.. "Mr. President, Admiral Blovatus is still requesting orders" Sheridan gave a dismissive wave,.. "Tell them to keep holding for orders."

Deep in the depths of B5,.. Vice President Ho Chi stared at the candle, a great decision would have to be made, and the fate of the Earth Alliance would hinge on it. He closed his eyes and focused on the image of the candle in his minds eye. He remembered Sheridans words,.. "It is always darkest, right before daybreak"

[ISN War Reporter (Embedded)]

Not if you sleep with a nightlight...

[DeathFrog]

ISC Commander Vanguard sends communique to the DFrog.

"Admiral Vanguard here. It appears there is a fleet of E.A. ships bombarding the hmm, spacial anomaly we are to study at 2522. Please advise."

DFrog receives this communique late in the evening, while sipping on his favorite "Swamp Russian", in his ready room. He clicks on a round red button, and low and behold, the coffee machine starts. "d**n". He then hits the orange button beside it, and says: "Engineering, get someone up here to remodulate my command counsel. It has once again "malfunctioned". He then hits the Mauve button, and calls for the communications officer.

[Sheridan]

LOL very good !


On board the bridge of the Earth Farce 1, Blovatus paces back and forth.

Blovatus,.. "Put me through again to that #$%^& hole Sheridan, we have to get some d**n orders!"

Comms officer,.. "Sir the comms are still open from the last time you asked a few minutes ago."

Sheridan,.. "That is President Sheridan, Admiral! Still no sensor results?"

Blovatus,.. "No Sir,.. um Mr. President, the 12 hour bombardment ionized the hull plates and sensor dish, it will be until impulse 3 some time before we get a force readout on the ISC fleet.

Sheridan,.. "Then we shall wait until then. Sheridan out."



Blovatus,.. still pacing and clearly under some stress,... "Prepare the long range probe"

Science Officer,.. "Yes Sir,.. but in the Lyran/Kizinti war the probe triggered,..

Blovatus cuts off the young man,.. and hits the Launch button. "Now we will get the d**n info Sheridan needs!"

Some time later,...

Science Officer,.. "Data incoming,... the fleet is unarmed, shields down, holding at systems edge,.. more detail as the probe nears,... Sir ! Correction,.. they are powering up shields, weapons online, Warp Engines coming on line !! The probe has been hit and destroyed,.. "

Science officer,... "Sir?,.. ?

Comms Officer,.. "Admiral Blovatus shall we send the information to Sheridan?"

Comms Officer,.. "Admiral?,...... Admiral are you OK?"

[ISN War Reporter (Embedded)]

ISN BREAKING NEWS
ISN reports the mysterious disappearance of an unnamed EA vessel in hyperspace. This vessel, according to unnamed sources, has become trapped in hyperspace and cannot return for reasons as yet undisclosed. We will bring you more information as soon as we have it. There is no official comment from the Earth Alliance Leadership.

THIS-IS-ISN.