History of the World 2.2 - V (Cuz 2 just wasn't big enough) - Page 4

drake · September 7, 2001, 13:57

Everything with you ok capo? Think you'll be around next week? Ozzman subbed for you this week in case you didnt already know.

Rasputin · September 8, 2001, 00:40

Adolf looked around the throne room of the old palace, so many lives had passed through this great hall he thought, the old dictators of old , even his namesake Great Great Grandfather had ruled from here. But now things were going to change. The first democratic elections held 15 years ago had brought much happiness to the people, and now it was time to take th enext step and fully open the country to the Democratic process that had seen Israel amongst the most prosperous of nations. Howe things had changed he thought. Well that would al lsoon change he hoped. The election this week included a referendum to change forever the way the FDP was run. It also included a Refernedum to change the Name of the Nation again. Whilst the term FDP had served well the interim position of the nation it was time to move on. He saw his minister of Propaganda out in the outer hallway and headed in that direction.

How goes things in the polls my friend" asked Adolf

"ahh, Adolf the polls show us improving all the time," said the Minister of Propoganda Raz A Mataz. "If this keps up we may even get a mjority of seats in the Rheichstag"

"Yes lets not count our chickens before they hatch Raz, but with the latest information you have been sending to the populace ?I dont doubt that the people want us more than the damn Federalsits. I cant beleive that old man Rabbi Rasputin is still holding on, at least dear old Field Marsholl Von Bismark had the good sense to pass away in his sleep. Its just rasputin that has ties back to the past of this nation. When he goes all memory of that past times goes too."

"Yes there will be celbrations in the Palace this time next week"

Rasputin · September 8, 2001, 07:00

"Folks this is Carl Uggerman reporting live from the Israeli tally room. Counting is slow in the actual parliamentary election , but it appears that the Refernedum for Full Democracy is overwhlemingly positive. The second refernedum re name change is looking good too, but many of the Arabian provinces are not counted yet.

Rasputin · September 8, 2001, 07:06

#1. Do you support the alteration of the FDP constitution to open all levels of Government and Public Offices to full Democratic processes? Yes No

#2. In line with the changing face of the world and the FDP in it. Do you support the proposed change of the Federation from the FDP to the new name of Western Asia & American Republic (WAAR) Yes No

The Capo · September 9, 2001, 22:35

"Mick, you don't understand. Eire needs you!" said Eamon DeValera, MP from Dublin.

"Eamon, I know, but c'mon man. What you're asking me to do is ridiculous, I've been this far due to my loyalty. I can't just turn on it like that, its hypocrasy." said Michael.

"Mick, do you believe in Eireann?" he asked, Eireann is native Celtic for Ireland.

"Eamon you know I do, but I also believe in the Union. You're asking me to do this, and you're going to brand me a traitor either way, that's what you're doing to me." he replied.

"That can't happen Mick, I'm your friend. I wouldn't do that to you, that's why I'm coming to you before you have to make a public decision." Eamon said "The seperatist movement is going to be huge, Ireland can't afford to let these foreigners rule us."

"Eamon, its chaning. DeGaulle is going to be PM now, it won't be the same. Italians don't dominate anymore, I really can't afford to join your movement, it will just ruin everything." he said shaking his head.

"Jesus Mick, you sound like a f*cking automoton, can't you think for yourself?!?!" Eamon barked.

"You don't know what I've been through Emmy, you don't f*cking know, you haven't the slightest idea. You sit here in your stupid office with your retarded harp on the wall and talk about a free Ireland. Guess what? You are free!" he yelled "I ran around in ten feet of Russian snow, I saw people mutilated, struggling for breath to preserve this freedom you don't see. And you sit here in front of me and say that I can't think for myself?"

"Okay, Mick maybe I overreacted, but this is important to me."

"You're damn right you did, I was there Eamon. These people don't want to enslave us, believe me. Many people from all over Europe, Turks, French, even Italians stood next to me as brothers and were killed next to me for Dublin, for Eireann. I can't believe you, this movement is pathetic. Its a grab for power Eamon, I can't stand to see it!" Mick said.

"Mick, listen to me." Eamon said calmly. "I am very sorry you had to go through that, its a horrible thing, but that is skewing your vision here. But you have to understand my position, I love my country, I love it, I want it to provide for its own future."

"How are you going to do that? Europe is in total shambles, if Ireland were to seperate they'd send their entire army at you, I know its weak but its better than any IRA goons you're paying, then you'll know what its like to fight for your country." said Mick bluntly.

"Well alright, alright, I'll try and tone it down a bit more. By the way I hear you're going to run for MP in Uralsky?"

"Yes, I am. The people there are so respectful to me, they love me there, I am going to represent them." he said.

"Well that's wonderful, I hope you win."

"I'm running unopposed..."

belinda9 · September 10, 2001, 10:02

The tall man visually cringed at the sounds of breaking furniture from the other side of the door, but the woman who stood guard there was impassive, so the man gave her his message and strode away as fast as propriety would allow. He didn't see the slight smile on the guard's face.
Moments later, there was an earsplitting scream from within the inner room, then all fell silent. The woman who had been standing guard silently counted twenty seconds, then opened the door and entered the office as if naught had passed.
"The Council awaits you in the Council Chamber" she announced coolly.
The room was a shambles but the woman at it's epicenter stood motionless, albeit she was breathing a little heavily. She was looking out the broken window over the streets of Timbuktu.
"I would hope no one was injured," she said, turning to her companion.
Her response was a slight smile. "I have known you long, Madame Chaka", she relpied. "When the courier came, I sent down a couple of Honor Guard to keep people off the sidewalks here."
"When the courier came? You knew what he carried then?" Chaka asked sharply.
The tall woman shrugged. "I always send down a couple whenever the courier comes. If the news is not bad, it does not hurt the citizens of Timbuktu to walk elsewhere a few moments."
Chaka threw back her head and laughed. "You never fail to amaze me, Kuuala." She smoothed her hair down, straightened her shoulders, and cocked an eyebrow at her longtime companion.
Kuuala bowed slightly. "You look fine" she answered the unspoken question, then after the slighest of hestiations asked "Is it that Hitler that upsets you so?"
Chaka gave an unladylike snort "That short bastard! You ever notice, Kuuala, how it's always the short men you have to watch out for? They're always overcompensating."
"Only when they're short where one cannot see," Kuuala answered her, and they both laughed.
"No, he constantly angers me, it's true. Now he thinks to push me and push me until he can goad me into war! Like he does not know where his Marines are stationed. And why else is there such a huge concentration of his rafiltzer in the Sudan? But, no -- he must make it seem to be aggression on my part because I defend my borders! Then he can run to his new allies sniffling how we are mean to him and hide behind the Australian apron. It is an old tack," she smiled slightly, "but I am not worried about that little man."
"You know you scare me when you smile like that, Chaka"
"What concerns me now, Kuuala, is this guano coming out of America, look at this!" She stuck a crumpled piece of newsprint out.
Kuuala smoothed it best she could and scanned it. "Ah, the old Indepedence for American Colonies movement again, eh? I thought we had figured out that was your old friend Hakeem who got away from the Senate so long ago. I am sorry my aim was not better."
"No, no, Hakeem died years ago. It's his dratted offspring, some pup named Rashid. Everytime the propaganda ministry finds and destroys one of his little printing operations, he just pops up somewhere else. Goddess knows who's bankrolling him -- his father certainly never recovered from having all his assets confiscated, and while that old creampuff Ari has supported them all for years, he doesn't have the kind of money that this takes. No, he has to have other backers. This is what bothers me."
"Perhaps it upsets them that there are so many FDP there now. Maybe if we send some reinforcements over there they will feel safer?"
Chaka smiled 'that smile' at her again. "My thought, exactly, Kuuala. And if there are extra Mali troops about that are loyal to the Motherland, well, then .. that ought to give these would-be rebels pause for thought, eh?"
"Killing two birds with one stone always saves on ammunition," Kuuala noted.
"Well, then, let us go and consult with the Council," Chaka said, and she strode from the room, calling back over her shoulder, "Oh, and Kuuala, you will see to having this place straightened up while I'm gone?"
"Maintenance is standing by," Kuuala replied, adding under her breath, "as always."

Rasputin · September 11, 2001, 04:08

To : Madame Chaka, Leader of the Mali , Timbuktu, Mali
From : Rod Buld , Foreign Affairs Secretary, Israel, WAAR.

Chaka..

It has come to our attention here in the State HQ that one of our governors may have been overly zealous in his actions regarding resource sharing in the Americna Colonies. As you will be aware we are as much affected by the rebels in our midst as yourself. This particular Governor had strong leanings towards the Rebels who wish to see the whole of the Americas break away from their rightful leaders. Fortuantly this particualr Governor has met an untimely death and we have been able to place a temporary Governor in place till the next election result is announced. This New Governor will return the Americas to their former peaceful stauts.

I will be personally visiting with the Governor next week and hope to meet with the mayor of Richmond and formally apologise for the stress we have caused him. The Battalion of Marines shall be withdrawn out of the mountains almost immediately, and we will hopefully come to some understanding about resource sharing in the Colonies.

As a further note, we are hoping to begin trade negotations with your Mayors in other citys as each of our American Provinces increases in riches.

Yours Sincerly

R. Buld Secretary of Foriegn Affairs

Rasputin · September 12, 2001, 06:30

Are we still palying thurday or do we pass this week in a mark of respect for the dead in NY and Washington !!

drake · September 12, 2001, 07:44

Yeah, lets skip this week......I can't think about civ right now.......

Rasputin · September 12, 2001, 09:48

Fine by me, I fully understand if the Americans here wish not to play. May take some time before things return to any form of reality I am sure our thinking will never be the same again.

On the other hand, should we let the terrorists ruin our fun??

Just hope you guys dont get too eager to wipe out Afghanistan and Iraq in our game... Maybe I should rename them!!!!

Until this event occured I had actually been thinking maybe Civ3 needed something like Terrorism in it ti make it real for the End Age of game, it seems that that is how wars will be fought in the 21st century

sekong · September 12, 2001, 13:24

Or that's reason to stop war in 21st Century. I, as one of previous HOTW-er call for a peace solution for HOTW2. Sorry to interfere with your fun, but I'm in a deep sorrow that ... I don't know what to say, when I saw the empty street and smoking of WTC outside the window. BTW, anyone heard from Capo? Hope he is OK.

Rasputin · September 12, 2001, 15:45

i guess thats the problem with strategy gasmes such as civ that include war in them, they are fun till war comes to your home... !!

I vote for continuing the game , after all it is a game and meant for relaxation...

If we head for peace then we may as well end it now and concede to the Aussies...

Or we can paly on and take our revenge on the nasty Terrorists in the game (those damn Mongols, jsut kidding Frank)

So is Capo from that area ?? If so is he ok, anyone heard from him?? What about a quick post from all our HOTW people to check in and let us all know you are ok !!!

Prometheus · September 12, 2001, 21:15

I would vote for continuing the game because I don’t think that anyone that is hit by any terrorist attack should change his or her daily lives. However I can understand those who wish to postpone and as long as one person wishes to postpone the game I will stick by them and will not play if they do not want to.

The Capo · September 12, 2001, 22:11

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"God may show you mercy, we won't"
-Senator John McCain...

The Capo · September 12, 2001, 22:20

Sorry to all Muslims of American citizenship, but I am very angry.

Two of my friends Dimitrius and Jason (last names are not going to be given) worked in the Pentagon and died on Tuesday.

I was in the Capitol building visiting my old friends from my days working on the hill. You heard like a rumble but I didn't have a clue what it was, I didn't really even think about it, then you saw this huge plume of smoke billowing from the south.

Then there were cops running all over evacuating the members of congress, the staff and all visitors were told to leave the area. They said that there was a terrorist attack on the Pentagon and there was reason to believe one may come to the Capitol building. So we all rushed out, there was traffic everywhere after like an hour or more we finally got off the grounds and drove down to the Pentagon because I knew Jason and Dimitrius, and when we got there I couldn't find them.

Finally today I found out that they were missing, then their bodies were both recovered.

I decided to join the Marine Corps this morning. I can't sit here and live with myself knowing that I should defend my country. I doubt I'll be sent out to fight, depending on how long this goes on that is. It may sound very sadistic to you, but I can't wait for the day they send me out, and I'll mow down those f*ckers with a big smile on my face.

The world's about to see how bad ass this country is.

God bless America.

Rasputin · September 13, 2001, 04:56

Not all Muslims or Islamics are fanatics, just as not all Christians are Fundamentalist... Remember this as you go through your daily lives... Judge the guilty and make them pay for sure, but dont tarnish all because of the acts of the few...

Capo & Prom glad to hear you still around.. I so sorry to hear of your friends loss Capo, and I fully undrstand your anger and need for vengence, just make sure when you join the Marines you take care of yuorself and dont do anything silly or rash. I hope all our soldiers will come home safe from whatever actionsour governements decide to take...

Back to the Game....

With Drake wishing a week off, and Capo having lost friends, seems to me it is best to not play tomorrow...

I will have a quiet time tomorrow morning and say a prayer for all of my American Friends who I have met via this game....

deity · September 13, 2001, 07:44

My heart goes out to all those that sufferred from this incomprehensible tragedy.

drake · September 13, 2001, 09:31

I knew you had previously worked in DC capo and that you have been involved with the political activities in town. I've been thinking that there's no way capo was even close to the pentagon and probably didnt know anyone directly.......I am shocked that there were people you knew involved and deeply sorry. It's hard for me and I didn't even know anyone involved.

And though I know you're mad (who isnt), please refrain from the "**** you muslims" sort of statement, because it turns us into the animals that we have been stereotyped as being. Why prove them right? America is about freedom and tolerance of all nationalitites and religions. Muslims are not to blame. Evil is to blame. My cousin in law is in fact muslim and one of the nicest people I know. He is just as american as you and I. Saying "**** you muslims" is incredibly painful to people just like him. It's wrong and it will make things worse.

As far as the game goes, it is just a game and all our in game hostility is fictional and it is completely harmless. But I am still a bit in shock and I am just not ready to play games. I cant think about games or fun right now..........last night instead of hearing the normal rumble of commercial flights going overhead (I live just north of Boston) I heard US jet fighters circling the greater Boston area and coastline.......the world has changed and all of a sudden, civ seems so un-important.......

Rasputin · September 13, 2001, 09:44

I often wonder how people in israel manage to paly this type of game without getting all emotional... perhpas they only ever play solo and paly a sisraelis and attack the Arabs !!!

The Capo · September 13, 2001, 10:20

The construction of the new Aquaducts was going superbly well, DeGaulle was pleased as he visited the construction site. Secretary Alessi had done him well, he realized that his political stock was rising quickly, but couldn't help the thought of a Dove uprising in Parliament, the Hawk majority was so slim it was almost non-existant.

"Hello sir, everything is going well." Adriana smiled.

"I'm glad to hear it." said Prime Minister DeGaulle as he shook her hand "What else is in the works?"

"Well these Aquaducts aren't going to sustain a heavy population, we expect a huge boom in that area, thus we are going to require sewage systems to be installed as well. Not to mention libraries, harbors, and granaries. There is still much to be done." she replied.

"It just makes you think how horrible and uneconomic war is." said DeGaulle overseeing the repairs.

"Yes, I don't think our nation will be doing much fighting anyway, the budget is very tight right now. A war effort should be the last thing on Parliament's mind, I know Western sentiment is going in that direction, but I advise the Union to stay out of any armed confrontations." she said looking towards the ground "I know, that isn't my department, but it'd be nice if we had more money for reconstruction, its one of our most important areas, if not the most important."

"Well the Union is very interested in perpetual peace, like you said yourself, things are not going in that direction though. Minister Wisniewski is working on a United Nations charter, but the building itself is far from completion." he said.

"The nation is in shambles sir, that is the only thing we can know for sure. Trade is another concern, as is technology, I understand your job must be very tough." she stated.

"Yes it is Adriana, have you heared anything new from Berlin? Any political goings on, I've been away on a short vacation in Sicily, I needed to get my mind off of things." he lied.

"Well, Churchill is attempting to win more seats for the Dove party, that's all I've heared. My mind has been occupied with other things." she replied, knowing full well that DeGaulle was attempting to illicit inside information, the fact was the Dove party was looking to retake Parliament and thus the Prime Ministry.

"It'll be interesting to see who the Doves field this time around." said DeGualle.

"Yes, it will..."

The Capo · September 13, 2001, 10:26

European State Department
Honorable Tomajc Wisniewski
100 Metternich Street
Berlin, Germany

TO: The world leaders of all nations.
FROM: Thomas Koulakjian, Chief Ambassador.

Dear sirs and madames. In its attempt to profer ongoing peace and prosperity throughout the World, the European Union has begun construction of a building which will hold an international body. This body will oversee most areas of international interest and well serve as front lines in the war against war. This body will be known as the United Nations.

In a short period of time the European Union will offer up a United Nations Charter which will state the rights of all people on this Earth and devise rules and powers delegated to this body. We would appreciate it if you not only sign and agree to this charter, but also suggest points that should be added to or taken from the charter. It would be wise of you to begin thinking of the powers delegated to the United Nations and its representatives, so that we may begin what will truly be an international work of art.

Thank you for your time.

Thomas Koulakjian
Chief Ambassador, European Union.

~Tomajc Wisniewski

belinda9 · September 13, 2001, 15:03

well, I'm around: don't live near there, no present connections: like most of America, just been following the coverage and hoping the death toll isn't as high as I thought it was going to be and hoping the friends I got stuck overseas in various parts of Europe will eventually get to make it home ok. I understand if don't want to play, though my personal leanings are more along the version expressed by Pro -- but yeah, ok I can see how y'all don't want to play at a diplomacy game under the bigger picture. I'm due for volunteer duty at Red Cross most of tomorrow anyhow so I just won't rush to be home (can't give blood, so I go down, do what I can).
sorry to hear you personally lost people, capo. if you're going into Marines, hope you get a definite target: though it's not like there's any lack of people over in certain parts of the world that hate us....which is even ok. They don't have to like us. But they can't come over here like a bunch of sneaky bastards and do stuff like this either and expect we'll just cry for awhile and then do nothing. I think we are seriously underestimated by some, maybe even our own fault that's so because we didn't really finish the job with Saddam: I bet if Iraq were a smoking hole in the ground it would've been different. so now, looks like it's time to call the roll and pick a side
can't even seem to work up a post...I had another one started but it just doesn't seem all that important right now and can't seem to make myself think on it so..maybe next week.
I'll be lurking around first of the week to see what's what.

Rasputin · September 13, 2001, 15:37

To: Thomas Koulakjian, Chief Ambassador EU.

From: Bert Uld , WAAR Ambassader to the EU.

Tom,

I received word from Israel today that your proposal of a United Nations Charter was greeted with intense interest. The Government of the WAAR not only congratulate you on putting forth such a proposal but are actually willing to help you complete this. I am authorised to say to you that the WAAR will donate 200 tonnes of gold towards the cost of this structure.
Please inform us when you are within 200 tonnes of completing this and we will forward the gift at that time.

I invite you to attend our next Embasy Party due next week and after dinner we can discuss further the Charter.

Yuor Friend

Ambassader Uld

Rasputin · September 15, 2001, 03:34

Well after we missed this weeks game I am sad to say I wont be around this coming week...

Ozzy are you free !!!!!!!!!!

If so contact me for my 50 year plan !!

Rasputin · September 15, 2001, 04:02

"Do you think they suspect what is going on?" asked the man dressed in black

"Never, they are too stupid to realise", responded his accomplice.

"It never ceases to amze me how easily we have accomplished all this"

"Ha as I said they are fools, if they were smart they would easily stop us, or they at least would have tried, now its too late."

"Yes my friend , soon all will be finished, many years of planning have gone into this, nothing can stop us now!"

"Well almost nothing my friend, we still need Group C to report in, I havent heard from then in 2 weeks now. Once we get that report it is all over." he smiled

Rasputin · September 15, 2001, 05:56

"Those damn politicians back in Israel think they know everything. How can they know what is good for us way over here in the Americas. We need our own rulers, we need to overthrow those despots and move away from the direction they wish to take us."

"Yes but how, they maintain their rule by military force, they suppress all opposition"

"The Rebels in Northern America are growing stronger each day, we see more and more attacks not only in WAAR provinces but also in Chinese and Mali states. If this continues we will soon be in a position to form our own United States. Those oppressors from the old world wil not keep us down for ever."

"Ahh you are young, I have been around much longer, and seen many uprisings , all have failed"

"Old man , not this time, we have a leader who will bring us all together"

"A leader? Who is he?"

"Not a he , SHE!!"

The Capo · September 15, 2001, 11:09

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Written by Francis Scott Key, an American prisoner aboard a British prison ship during the war of 1812...

Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn's early light,
What so proudly we hail'd at the twilight's last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro' the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watch'd, were so gallantly streaming?
And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air
Gave proof thro' the night that our flag was still there.
Oh, say, does that Star-Spangled Banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

On the shore, dimly seen thro' the mists of the deep,
Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes,
What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep,
As it fitfully blows half conceals, half discloses?
Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam,
In full glory reflected now shines in the stream;
'Tis the Star-Spangled Banner, O long may it wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.

And where is that band who so vauntingly swore
That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion
A home and a country should leave us no more?
Their blood has wiped out their foul footstep's pollution.
No refuge could save the hireling and slave
From the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave:
And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.

Oh, thus be it ever when free men shall stand
Between their loved homes and the war's desolation!
Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the heav'n rescued land
Praise the Pow'r that hath made and preserved us a nation!
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto, "In God is our trust"
And the Star-Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

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"Yea though I walk through the valley of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me."
-Psalm 23:4

The Capo · September 15, 2001, 11:29

The cold fall breeze shook the trees, which seemed to whisper just beyond the understanding of Gustav as he slowly trecked through the woods. It had been four days, he knew he was close...

"Mmm, that was perfect Mina." said Prime Minister DeGaulle, lying back in bed with a big smile on his face, his hands locked behind his head, staring at the ceiling.

"Its no problem Charlie" the woman said, gently running her fingernails accross his hairy chest, she had been employed by the Communist party for five years, thus far doing nothing more than serving as DeGaulle's plaything. Finally after the death of Pagniacci her services would pay off. He was, after all, now the Prime Minister.

DeGaulle slowly arose from the bed, kissing her on the forehead "I have a meeting with the Joint Chiefs in around an hour, besides Adriana should be here within the hour." he said, as he searched for his pants.

"Who's Adriana?" she asked, knowing full well who she was. However her stupidity ploy never seemed to fail against the arrogant Charles.

"Aww, don't worry, you're the only woman I love." he said, moving her hair from her face "She's the Secretary of the Interior, you should keep up on politics you know." he said, pulling up his pants...

Gustav finally saw the Stockholm skyline and dropped to his knees, quickly pulling his backpack in front of him. He pulled out a lage binder of papers and quickly shuffled through them 'Where the hell is it?' he asked himself nervously...

"Hey Charlie." said the mistress as she wrapped her arms around his stomach "Let me go with you, I want to go. I'm so bored staying at these hotels."

"Believe me, you'll be far more bored at this meeting, you'd have to wait in the lobby it would be horrible. Why don't you go catch a show, or go shopping?"

"Ugh" she said, letting go and jokingly pushing him in his back "Typical male attitude, yes Charlie, all we do is shop and see plays." she pouted.

"I'm sorry, if it means that much to you, you can come. Its not like I'm worried about being seen with you, you work for me. It wouldn't be conspicuous at all." he said, turning towards her...

'Got it!' he said as he pulled the papers from his binder, he had little time as he glanced at the address and placed it back in, he quickly put his backpack on and tredged forward towards the rail-lines...

The Lobby of the Capital building in Stockholm was filled with members of the press, all attempting to get an interview or even a statement from the Prime Minister, who had been more than elusive to their microphones in the past few months. Charles DeGaulle and his Foreign Minister Tomajc Wisniewski walked into the building with their entourage, and protection agents. Cameras shot off and press members rushed the Prime Minister attempting to get a word about the recent rumors of a Western Coalition, the latest from Berlin were plans to establish a United Nations building in Amsterdam. "Mr. DeGaulle, what prompted the revival of the United Nations project?" asked one reporter.

"Please, save all questions for the press conference, this is a very important meeting and I don't have time to discuss any other matters." he replied...

Gustav approached the building, it was an old firehouse, now abandoned. Although he knew full well there were people inside, he placed his hand in his pocket and felt for his gun, it was there. He glanced around, the streets were unusually empty, probably due to the big meeting down the street. He pulled out the keys and opened the door slowly, taking his boots off before he entered.

He methodically glanced around; the building was filled with cobwebs and dust. There were random boards, empty beer bottles and cans, needles, pornographic magazines, and condoms. The denizens of Stockholm took great care of their abandoned buildings, aparently. He slowly crouched behind the stairwell and pulled out his listening device, very quietly he placed it up against the ceiling: "Alright, are the travel arangements in order?" said one man in Russian.

"Yes sir, everything has been accounted for. So far so good." said another Russian voice.

"Where is Igor, he should have been here by now?" asked the first man.

"He's going to run a little late, he's only five minutes late, its not a big deal, he's got fifteen before we need him anyway."

"I hope he wasn't arrested."

"We would have heared about it, don't worry, everything is going to go perfectly..."

All of the Joint Cheifs and their staff sat in on a huge circular room, normally the meeting place of the Swedish Senate. Francisco Franco entered with his staff, he was Chief Admiral of the European Navy, which was nearly non-existant save a few fleets in the northern Atlantic. He was to oversee the meeting, he knocked his gavel four times on the table and said "I know call this meeting of the Joint Staffs into order, we have in our presence Prime Minister Charles DeGaulle and his staff as well as representatives from the Eurokorps department. The issue we wll discuss today is...."

TO BE CONTINUED...

Rasputin · September 16, 2001, 04:04

From: Roberto Auldinksy
To: Winston Churchill

Greetings Winston, I am writing this letter to you prior to some major changes forshadowed in the Western Asia and American Republic (WAAR). The reign of the Nationalists is to come to an end soon and to fill this political vaccuum I will be stepping up to take charge. During these trying times I will be looking for Allys to aid our fledgling government overcome the many adversarys still in our midst.
Whilst I realsie you are yet to achieve leadership of the European Community, we beleive if and when you do, that you will also be looking to form a strong bond between our two great nations.
To aid in this process, I call for a secret meeting of the two of us and our cheif Advisors to take place ASAP to discuss mutual benifits of this bond and ways to improve both our struggling nations.
We must be prepared to defend ourselves against the people that despise us for what we have already achieved and what we are about to achieve. Do not be fooled, we are true brothers us Western Asians and Europeans, we come from similar blood stock and must stick together now.

Your Friend

Roberto Auldinsky
Leader of the Republican Party, Israeli Province

OzzyKP · September 16, 2001, 16:32

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Originally posted by Rasputin
Well after we missed this weeks game I am sad to say I wont be around this coming week...

Ozzy are you free !!!!!!!!!!

If so contact me for my 50 year plan !!

I would be glad for Vice-Chancellor to return to the helm. However I believe Capo told me a week ago he wanted me to sub this week. I'll have to wait to hear what he has to say. If he needs me then i promised him and i'll lead the EU, if not then i'd gladly take over the Israelis.

Truthfully I'm pulling for you Raspy and would prefer being the boyz in blue.