EA Warring with ISC

[DeathFrog]

ISC STANCE COMMUNIQUEE

The ISC have been attacked in the past by the EA for being within 3 hexes of the EA homeworld, even though the ISC were invited into that general area by the EA.

NOW.

THe EA are within 1 HEX of OUR HOMEWORLD, and they are unanounced. They are there with a 3 ship fleet. They were granted safe passage by our area, within a specified route, but they are NOT on THAT route currently.

STATE YOUR INTENTIONS, or face the pacification by the ISC.

END COMMUNIQUEE


(mike still on, background noise of chairs moving and people getting up, overheard also by mike : )

That Sheridan, I swear he is ByPolar because of all that Cloning......

(mike cuts out)

[ISN War Reporter (Embedded)]

EXTRA!!! EXTRA!!!
ISC ACCUSE EARTH ALLIANCE OF INVADING!!!
WAR IMMINENT!!!

[Sheridan]

I will look into this,...

Remember though it is Ho Chi not me who decides war and peace of our nation.

My Clown ways prevent me from such decisions,...

[Sheridan]

This was a joint write by Ho Chi and myself along with others who wish to remain anynomous. The Ref has announced the time is at hand to post it.




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On the Free Trader “Flagrant Disregard” located in deep space near ISC/EA border.

As the Flagrant Disregard emerged from the ion storm, Captain Buffoon surveyed his ship. The damage was astonishing, but when the Captain recalled how his vessel was tossed and turned in the midst of the ion storm he could not be surprised with the shape of the Flagrant Disregard. In fact, Captain Buffoon felt relieved not to have more damage to repair.

Captain Buffoon had always envied his peers who were given the command of war vessels. Now he wished for those strong shields even more, but a freighter will never see that type of shielding. He chuckles at the mere thought, shakes his head then continues with the survey.

“Ensign Davies what is the status?”

“Captain, the Flagrant Disregard has several system knocked offline as a result of the storm damage. Most important is the COM system, as we cannot radio for assistance. Sir, we are on our own until we reach a repair station.”

Captain Buffoon struggled with COM system repairs, it had been a long time since he had played with the maintenance and repair of individual systems. He had always hated the COM system; it was way too sensitive for his liking. After a reboot, inputting the last known configurations, and really the works Captain Buffoon hammered his fist upon the console. “This Microsoft software sinks. When will they ever get this crap right!” The software was scrambled, just like the eggs he had for breakfast.

In a flash, a thought popped into Captain Buffoon’s mind. A memory of an old hacker program he had once used many years ago. It would be risky, but if successful the program should be able to bypass the EA protocols. At least the program worked years ago, he hopes no new security system would detect and block its use.

As the last entry was keyed in the COM sparked to life. “Captain, there is a strange data stream starting to form.”

“COM pipe that stream to my console please.”

Buffoon studied the stream, “d**n, this looks like more effects of the ion storm damage!” But as more of the stream formed and the more he studied it, the more concerned he became. As the stream consolidated, Captain Buffoon read….

User Data Source Code OMEGA-01: “I will not argue anymore, you will obey the order!”

User Data Source Code OMEGA-02: “I refuse the order, you are freaking mad, deranged and a Clown!!! You are the laughing stock of the galaxy. I will not attack the ISC home world. I demand to speak with the Vice President. You have wanted me dead for some time Sheridan, and I am not walking into your trap now! This is suicide!”

User Data Source Code OMEGA-01: “These orders come directly from the Vice President, I have argued that such an action may not be wise. The VP is in charge of all decisions regard to war and peace. This authority was given the VP in a directive I gave once I assumed the helm of the EA. I will stand by the VP even now. The decision has been made and our fate sealed. We are aware that you may not survive the coming battle, but you Admiral will damage the defending fleet. Other assets are being brought to bear as well, although you cannot see them. The other assets are to ensure a complete victory. We are not alone in this endeavor. . Oh and Admiral…remember there is a standing order against cussing on official channels, it is forbidden. Please stand by while I summon the VP.

Delay…

User Data Source Code OMEGA-01: “Admiral Blovatus, this is Vice President Ho Chi authorization code @#$%^&*. Do you authenticate?”

User Data Source Code OMEGA-02: “I authenticate @#$%^&*.”

Captain Buffoon could sense an air of hopelessness in the Admiral’s voice.

User Data Source Code OMEGA-01: “The orders stand. You Admiral Blovatus will carryout those orders and attack the ISC home world. As President Sheridan has alluded to…you Admiral have the honor of first strike. This decision was made in conjunction with others. The decision was difficult, and I must confess I was not in favor of such an attack. But recent events have tilted the opinion. Admiral Blovatus, you are not aware, but recently an ISC fleet entered the Coriana system. The commander of that fleet threatened to ransack and occupy Coriana if a price was not paid. Admiral these are the actions of a pirate. So you, Admiral Blovatus, will treat this as an attack against the scourge of the galaxy. The only good pirate is a dead pirate. As you know, there are unknown forces that must be deal with in the near future. We cannot allow acts of Piracy to interfere with future success. The ISC have chosen to be hostile, an example must be made. As President Sheridan once said, ‘Peace through War!’ Admiral you have your orders. Good luck. Begin your attack…”


Captain Buffoon felt a bead of sweat run down the side of his face. ‘War had finally come’ was all he could think, and the Flagrant Disregard was right in the middle of the action.

“Engineering…Engineering! What is the status of the Impulse Engines?”

“Captain, Impulse Engines are at 75%.”

“Helm, plot course for the nearest EA base and engage. Engineering continue repairs while on the go…and I don’t want to hear any ifs, ands, or buts about it…. We are getting out of here!”

[DeathFrog]

EA lose their Homeworld, and instead decide to take out other homeworlds. What strange times we live in.

[Maximus Plasma]

Well they have not lost thier homeworld yet! Earth was thier homeworld. in the orignal b5 campaign, but now it's Proximus. which may well be the Cylons next stop! looks like the ol'e start a war ploy to keep himself in office election year politics to me
Oh we are living in interesting times indeed!

[Sheridan]

I must win the election !!

Besides the ISC have been reported to have WMD's !!!

[Maximus Plasma]

Lol! ;D

[Sheridan]

I gaurentee that this war will pay for itself !

They will actually greet us as liberators !

We will spread our form of government onto the ISC peoples !

We will be disposing of a tyranical despot intent on attacking its neighbors!

Our mission is almost accomplished !!

[LoCatus of Borg]

Sheridan said
"It is our goal to propagate peace in the Galaxy until the time comes when all our nations stand at risk. This time is soon at hand. We do not seek quarrels with others or to take and occupy EP sources. The ongoing history of the Earth Alliance and actions of our nation speak louder than these words ever could do."

Sounds like you can't believe a word he says LOL.

[Head Fur Shalafi]

no no... that was the other Sheridan... *grumble* frekking clones*grumble*

[Sheridan]

Warp we did not wish this war.

We negotiated an agreement to end the conflict between the Fed and ISC. The agreement was that Dfly could have the planet at 2117 if he agreed not to cross further into Fed territory. Both sides agreed to this. He broke that agreement and swamped into Fed. Unhappy with this, we did not declare war.

Then the ISC arrived at the EA planet of Coriana and told us they were going to take it from us by force.

Well at this point we decided that had little option as clearly the ISC are bent upon Galactic domination.

Nations that wage war with others and seek to expand their nations through the use of force and intimidation will find the EA stand in their way.

Lastly I do not decide the decisions of war or peace for our nation. The VP does this,.. because of my Clown ways. Ho Chi has decided enough is enough and our nation is now going to engage the ISC.

Other nations were consulted on this,.. he did not unilaterally decide this.

It has been decided that the ISC represent a threat to all nations and their actions prevent our galaxy from preparing for a larger conflict that is soon to come with an ancient race.

It is with deepest sorrow that we now begin the attack.

S&HC



EA: DN,CA,CL

ISC: CA,CA,BATS

Likely to be done on Oct 26 if our opponents agree?

[DeathFrog]

Well, for one, those ships are wrong. For 2, they have not been decided if they are fighting or attempting to disengage, while the ISC await rulings on questions sent to the REF.

IT is funny that to get that said planet above, your negociating did not give us the planet, but we ended up fighting for it, and only after we had it, you agreed to the terms lol.

As per Coriana, a negociated truce came of it, where we did not take Coriana, and you left our asteroid alone. ya there was a cost to you, 10 EP, which you guys volonteered to us, to ensure we did not take the planet. I expect the 10 EP for next turn, reguardless of this attack.

The ISC have not warred with anyone (other than the FED on turn 1) The EA have declared war on the Narns, have attacked us in the past, and again are attacking us. The ISC wonder who is the warmonger here? Yes the ISC know it is not the clown's decision, but it does not change the facts.

AS per preventing what is to come from a bigger threat, let me ask all you nations out there this question.

DO ANY OF YOU have retrofits to improve your ships for that day that is coming? I know of only races that does, and that IS/WAS the ISC. The other race may or may not be known at this time, and it is left up to them to decide to become public or not. Now those nations that wished for preparing for future war are bent on taking out 1 of the ONLY 2 known bases (to the ISC) to have the technology to upgrade ships.

SO, enjoy taking out the ISC. Our retrofited ships will be of no use to you for the upcoming wars, as they will hunt you all down and hurt any ships they cross, should this war vs ISC continue.

Our soul purpose has been exploration and augmenting our funds to afford the upgrades to our ships. We have attacked no one (other than fed, sorry Stargazer). This will change should the attack occur. The ISC will become more than just a thorn in your side.

ON A SIDE NOTE:
Dfly is not happy about the attack, but as the game goes, it is fine, and fully understood as part of the game. Eliminate the DFLY, at all costs lol.

[Sheridan]

There is absolutly no enjoyment in taking out the ISC. I am not even sure the EA fleet can do it as I have seen you work much mojoo in the past. None the less we will try and if we die,.. well Blovatus was on the Sheridan hit list. LOL

The ISC Fed stuff in the past,.. we could go tit for tat on what occurred but that has never been productive between you I.

The negotiations that Ho Chi had with you were at best underhanded,.. (sorry Ho Chi) you may notice I stayed completely out of them because of this (when blabber mouth is silent,... be worried LOL). When you showed up and said you were taking our planet he did all he could to,.. well to be honest, stick it to ya. Because we had no ships to defend Coriana he worked a deal that would forstall you taking it, with us promising to pay you instead. Although I disapproved of what was done, he certainly stood up for EA interests and I sorta applaud the odd nature of the deal. In an unusual way he bested those who came to conquer the EA, least for a bit,...

Our current war is a direct result of the continued ISC aggression on the Federation and now against our nation too. Surely you did not expect to wage war with us and take our planets and not expect us to strike back?

I may be push over,... But the VP Ho Chi,... is NOT! LOL

PS we never wanted to eliminate you (nor will we by killing your base),.. you're the worst nation for our vessels to combat (both strategically, morally for me, and skill wise) ,.. but when you attacked us at Coriana,.. you left Ho Chi,.. little options. I have no doubt that this will result in many headaches of ISC ships raiding our nation and causing general havok till the games end.

Still,.. I will stand at the side of Ho Chi, and his decisions of war and peace for our nation as I promised long ago.

S

[Gold Centurion]

The Cylon Empire does not know this I-S-C. What is This? What is a D-F-L-Y?