Crisis in Elgarve

[Elgarve]

IC: Dateline, Hammerhead Bay, Elgarve: Here in the Capital of the Federal Commonwealth of Elgarve, disaster struck today when a coordinated attack by Anarchistic forces took the lives of fully half of the Congressional leaders as well as the ruling cabinet. The details are sketchy for now but this we know: 1) There were six incidents today, two sniping of the president and the opposition leader, 3 car bombings of caravans of political leaders on their way to the capital, and a bomb planted in the capital itself. Hours after this happened the Secretary of State John Amos took control of the government. He said in a brief statement that " The despicable forces who committed these acts MUST BE STOPPED, as such, and until further notice, NO OTHER PARTY SHALL BE RECOGNIZED than the ruling Party For Elgarvian Strength(PFES)" This move solidified when the Congress' remaining member voted to allow Mr. Amos to assume the post of "Protector General" of the country 67-12. This grants him near dictatorial powers over the island nation. Already dissent has shown. In the liberal south of the country a self proclaimed "Communist Liberation Militia" has attacked and seized the provincial seat Greatneck. Seeing this as a chance to gain power for themselves several formerly minor right-wing groups has formed the "Botherhood of Strength" who has also raised a military force. But these groups are not alone, their is also a group called Democracy For Elgarve whose seeks a Central left government. In the extreme west of the island there is a group seeking the restoration of Elgarves ancient monarchy. All of these groups have organized paramilitary groups and the Governments forces are rapidly deserting or defecting.

OOC: This will determine the future government of my country. It will be a lot more interesting if other nations send guns, money, etc. to the group they like. You COULD invade however lets wait a bit for that!

[Mount Laurel]

Mount Laurel Secretly Sends guns to the Democracy for Elgarve group. Mount Laurel also dispatches CIA agents to gather information on the different factions.

[Elgarve]

In a suprising change of events the "official" government has retreated all troops to the capital until, " The other faction wear each other out". This dubious plan was put to the test when a suprisingly well armed contingent of the DFE began an imprompu siege on the western side of the coastal town. This was not a problem until Brotherhood forces attacked the east. The CLM has built up a significant forces of guerilla forces in the south. the Royalist faction has realised a petition to the great monarchial power of the region, Alfonia , begging for support.

@mount Laurel:The info on the factions is this:

Communist Liberation Militia(CLM): Concentraited in south, poorly armed and equiped but has lots of manpower. Led by a oligarchy of 14 members, many of whom were formerly of Elgarve's Communist party. Troops: 3000-4000

Brotherhood of Strength: A coalition of right-wing militia's. The best trained of all the factions they are a little smaller than the Royalists. Led by "Chancellor" Alex Hardy. Troops: 1500-2250

Royalist: Seek reintigration of monarchy into Elgarvian Gov. Led by George Elgarve Manterrfield III. Troops: about 2400

Democracy For Elgarve(DFE): The group that ants to retore democracy. Led by President Lewis Van Zandt who answers to an informal "Citizens Council". Elections held every 6 months for council, every 6 years for president. Troops: 2000-2600

[New Age Guilds]

well, since i havnt got a nation.....

ill go ion anyway

IC a press release 2day stated that New Age Guilds was oficialy suporting the CLM, and has as such transported 200 million USD to supply the group

[Alfonia]

The government of Alfonia stands behind the Royalist faction, and would like to contribute with medical supplies, money, military training (if needed) and weapons.

The emperor also hereby invites HRH. George Elgarve Manterrfield III to the Alfonian capital, but we fully understand that the current situation may not permit him to visit us for the moment.

[Elgarve]

Today with a sudden swiftness, the CLM attacked the supply lines of the groups besigeing the capital. This caused, coupled with the Royalist offensive against their group caused the Brotherhood of Strength is facing hard times. The DFE was able to defend their supply lines with heavy losses. G.E. Manterrfield III has boarded a helicopter bound for Alfonia to meet his "Great ande Glorious allies!"

[Alfonia]

In the tabloids there are articles about a delighted emperor that was in the best of moods upon hearing that G.E. Manterrfield III was arriving so soon. The emperor could be seen riding around with a small group of companions in the imperial hunting grounds trying out the new fox hunting gear. Meanwhile the Alfonian state television report that as a reaction to the involvement in the Elgarvian Crisis, minor riots started in the suburbs of Adh Alfotopia. The imperial police quickly got a hold on the situation however, and intelligence reports that the population is largely in favor of the involvement.

[Beta Aurigae VII]

The government of Beta Aurigae VII stands with the Botherhood of Strength. We will supply weapons, money, and medical supplies.

[Alfonia]

The imperial defence department has decided that it would be possible to send a troop of volounteers, military or non-military, to aid in the elgarvian situation, this will be decided upon after talks with HRH G.E. Manterrfield III.

The Emperor's flag, as it could be seen raised in fromt of the Imperial department of Defence's buildings in Kung-Pung this morning, signifying that the emperor is in the building.

[Elgarve]

After the news that supplies arrived for the Brotherhood, who were able to stabilize their lines. DFE troops temporarily siezed the outermost defense of Hammerhead Bay where a large segment of the population joined them in fighting against the Government troops. Only an attack by the fabled storm troopers could dislodge the 400 DFE troops and about 1000 civilians followed, stripping the dead government troops for weapons. The Royalists have faired well under the leadership of the "Grand Marshal" Orwell Delano, who has been assigned the duty of destroying the CLM, which is considered as a the gravist threat to the monarchy. The CLM has poured troops into the breach and has found them wanting. the are now isolated in the rocky "Dog's Head" region, where they are continuing attacking royalist caravans. Meanwhile overseas, G.E. Manterrfield III has landed in Alfonian territory and is being whisked to meet with the emperor's presence. The DFE has sent a delegate to Mount Laurel to thank them and ask for continued support. Also, in an unexpected move, the DFE has opened up talks with the Royalists for a temporary ceasefire.

[New Dracora]

A representive from the Citizens Conclave of New Dracora announced today that New Dracora would be maintaining it's strict foreign policy of neutrality in face of the Elgravian crisis.

As such, arms sales from New Dracora will be available to any and all factions that decide to front the required capitial.

[Alfonia]

After talks with H.R.H. G.E. Manterrfield III, it stands clear that:

The Imperial Arsenal is willing to donate some older KJSB-100 jet planes and KAH m22 helicopters to combat the CLM strongholds in the mountains.

The Royalists can expect full support from Alfonia, whether they decide to cease fire with the DFE or not.

The Imperial National Aid will, with HRH G.E Manterrfield III's permission, send a troop of 2000 non-combatant forces (doctors, mine-sweepers, nurses, engineers, carpenters, construction workers and some entertainers) to aid the royalists as well as their civil supporters.

[Elgarve]

The delegations for the DFE and the Royalist movement meet in the DFE capital of Greatneck today and began five days of deliberation. Meanwhile G.E. Manterrfield III granted his permission to let the Alfonian aid assist his faction. The CLM has suffered cruelly at the hands of the Royalists now veteran troops. The top leaders have pleaded with the New Age Guilds that only a full scale invasion would save thier cause. The Brotherhood of Strength has begun largely unsuccessful raids against the DFE and Royalist positions encircling them. At one point the Royalist lines were broken but an unplanned assitance effort by the DFE plugged the gap. However the DFE soldiers refused to move out of Royalist positions and gained approximately 300-350 yards of defenses.

[Alfonia]

Alfonia is pleased to hear that the communists have been suffering, the general opinion is that it is time to finish them off for good. The brotherhood's attacks on royalist forces have caused some concern, even though the DFE/royalist troops are dealing with the situation quite well.

Three alfonian communists were taken in by the police this morning in Adh Alfotopia, a major alfonian city. They are being interrogated since there is much evidence that suggests that they have been planning to sabotage a major railway station in the city as well as giving information and plans about Alfonia's cooperation with the royalist faction to the CLM. If found guilty they are facing long sentences - though it still remains to be discovered exactly how threatening to the security of the state and the royalist faction the information they posessed was.

The imperial alfonian mail have issued a new series of stamps in a campaign called "be royalist and gain". 10 AU pence per stamp goes directly to supporters of the royalist faction in the elgarvian situation that have lost property or loved ones in the conflict. The stamps are selling quite well, and the mail now investigates the possibility of working together with the imperial farmer's guild to create royalist-friendly food products...

more to come...

[Elgarve]

Today, all hopes of a ceasefire were dashed when Royalist forces attempted to seize the fortifications taken earlier by the DFE. A group of about 30 soldiers from each side got into a fist fight and, with the Royalist beaten back, manned the position. However half an hour later, as the Royalist delegation flew back for Greatneck, Royalist forces attacked and seized those forts. The DFE reorganized and,as we speak, the battle rages, with the limited numbers of tanks and helicopter of both sides pouring in. This battle gets even more muddled when you remember that these forces are fighting ACROSS Brotherhood territory! Orwell Delano has rode into battle personally and is rallying the troops. This could be THE decisive battle in the war.

[qarat]

The Presiding Councilman of Qarat released a statement today declaring Qarat's complete and total neutrality concerning the crisis in Elgarve. However, many privately owned arms dealerships in Qarat have been quoted offering discounts to members of the DFE, some of which said discounts come close to production cost, and this reporter believes that the Qaratian Air Force is secretly running this equipment to the DFE.

[Elgarve]

Out of the ashes of th latest clash, the Royalists have claimed total victory. The DFE has bairly disputed these claims and has asked Mount Laurel if their Government could establish itself as a government in exile in their country. The Brotherhood is shattered and the Royalist leaders traipsed into their new capital of Hamilton, named after the King's Grandfather. The government has been reorganized as such:

The Kaiser is G.E. Manterrfield, whom decides on his successor, and is invested with the power of veto.

The legislative branch consists of the elected congress and the General council which has seven members, 3 appointed by the congress and 4 by the Kaiser. The four appointed by the Kaiser are the Field Marshal,head of the military, the Chief Judge, Head of law enforcement, the Foriegn minister and the Chancellor, a all purpose advisors. The three delegates from the Congress can have any purpose. All legislation passed by Congress goes to the Council whom can edit it. Then to the Kaiser who can veto or purpose legislation.

All judges are appointed by the king. The first Congressional elections will be in a few weeks.

[Alfonia]

Ah this is great news indeed!

Hail the Kaiser! long live the Kaiser!

The Alfonian media is full of propaganda and articles describing the glorious monarchist victory in Elgarve, and the emperor was so pleased he had 10 cups of coffee for breakfast, and was later seen running around the palace (presumably to the bathroom).