Public RP thread for Free Rasalhauge Republic
1st Hussars Bivouac
Ferleiten, FRR
12. January, 3040
"Ja.. And I told that Drac that if he didn't apologize, I was going to break my foot off in his ass. The next thing I know, he is all 'Banzai!!' or some other nonsense... Överste Karl Stigrsson only half-listened to the Korpral driving the staff car, his mind was occupied with the business of the day. As far as the KüngsArmee was concerned, he was the new commander of the 1st Hussars. In fact, he had ordered the unit to Ferleiten while he was still on Rasalhagüe. But he had not yet joined with his command. He was expecting some resistance, there always was when an outsider took command. The Överste was from the 1st Drakøns, the most prestigious unit in the KüngsArmee. But Stigrsson wanted action, and wanted a command, neither of which was likely with the Drakøns. So when command of the 1st Hussars became available, Karl went for it.
Karl's musings caught up with the ground car stopped, and the Korpral staring at him. "We're here sir. The unit's officers and senior command staff should be in there waiting for you. You want your luggage taken to your tent sir?"
Karl simply laughed at the situation. "Yes, that will be fine Korpral." The officer got out of the car and just stared at the tent for a moment. Finally, he straightened his overcoat and proceeded to enter the tent. Let us see how the hounds howl..."
1st Hussars Bivouac
Ferleiten, FRR
12. January, 3040
"ATTENNNTION!!" The Fanjunkare's bark rang out like a gunshot, instantly silencing the din of the tent full of people. Överste Karl Stigrsson held his subordinates at attention long enough to cause an uncomfortable air to develop as he slowly scanned each person, making eye contact before moving on. Finally satisfied, Stigrsson called At Ease as he moved to a small dais, removing his hat and overcoat before turning to his audience. Each of these men and women were the officers and senior staff of the 1st Hussars, the men and women who would carry out his orders.
The Överste was a bit young for his rank, but he was no Lyran Social General. And he needed to make sure these people knew it. His greeting of "Good Morning" garnered only a luke-warm response. "I actually had a speech prepared, full of grandiose prose about Glory and Honor. But I think I will forego that and just get into it, ja? I am not just some political appointee, some favorite pet officer of some politico on Rasalhagüe. I was with the First Tyr Regiment. I served during the Ronin Wars. I am combat tested, and proven. As my service record shows, and of which I am certain most, if not all of you, have read. My posting with the Drakøns was because of my past accomplishments, just like my receiving my promotion to Överste. I understand I likely stepped into a position some of you felt was yours, and with good reason. But let me be clear about this one thing... When this position became available, I applied for it, just like you did. It was not a guarantee. I did not pull strings. It was the High Command's decision, without any more input from me than my interviews, and my service record. If you do not care for that decision, write a letter. Otherwise, walk it off and get over it. You and I have a job to do, so be a professional and do your job. Is that understood?"
The responding "Understood sir" was stronger, and more confident. There are still those who will resist until I prove myself... A few will never get past it. I just need to see if they will do their jobs, or will I have to get rid of them.
"With that out of the way.. Any questions?"
1.October.3041
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Jan. 5 3042
RPB Network
"Good evening viewers, and welcome to the Larson and Jakobsen News Hour. I'm Lars Jakobsen and next to me is Aneke Larson.
Following this program, the 5th episode of "Our Ancestors: the Vikings and Samurai" will air on Frontline. And if you have not yet taken the opportunity to become a member of Rasalhauge Public Broadcasting please take a few minutes and join the millions of other RPB supporters by making a small, or large, donation. This will ensure that the RPB can keep quality programing coming to you.
Now, in the news today...."
"Earlier today the three Provincial Riksdags and the 2nd and 3rd Estates voted to hold new elections. In their support were thousands of protesters in the streets at every planetary capital. While the 1st Estate and the Prince-Elect have stated this vote is not allowed according to the Constitution, they are under immense pressure to defuse the situation.
The 4th Estate (large business and land owners) quickly voted on a response to the ongoing protests. To summarize, the 4th Estate will stand with what ever rational and reasonable solution the Provincial Riksdags and the 2nd and 3rd Estates have. Thus having essentially abstained from supporting the Status Quo of the 1st Estate and the Prince-Elect, the pressure is mounting for a major change in the FRR's political landscape."
"and now Aneke with a quick review on how we got to where we are today"
"Thank you Lars.
In April of 3040, we were all stunned to hear that our KungsArme let DCMS units us our planets as jump off points to invade the former LC. This overwhelming force completely overwhelmed the few FC units in their way. For months afterwards, all were wondering how this could have happened, what the FC response would be, and what the DC forces would do next.
Starting in May, media reports started coming in from the newly captured DC planets that some of the forces involved seemed to act and behave a lot like our KungsArme. This opened up a whole new line of questions. Why would the KungsArme be involved in such an operation vs our Lyran Brothers and Sisters?
Throughout these months, the Prince-Elect and KungsArme refused to answer questions and could not find a reasonable explanation for what we were uncovering.
For 5 months little was discovered about the Tamar Invasion. Then in October, the dam broke. Investigative reporters found conclusive evidence that there never was a DCMS offensive. It was all a ruse. The operation was a KungsArme operation alone. The Prince-Elect Magnuson and his staff, and the KungsArme leadership were also fully involved according to documents uncovered by the investigation.
Soon thereafter, in a wave of political reaction, the Prince-Elect was removed from his office and new elections were held. Two new parties gained the majority of the votes. The Folkpartiet liberalerna (FL)won 54% of the votes and the, even newer, Dragiedemokraternay (DDP), won 35% of the votes. The Motpart and Magnuson Parties were decimated. The new Prince-Elect picked by the FL was Brandalv Freberg.
After the October elections and with a new Prince-Elect and ministers in place, things seemed to go be to "normal." Then in December, evidence kept being unearthed about behind the scenes power plays and conflicts. None of this happened in the public eye, as the FRR population had a right to expect. It seemed that agreements were made and facts were brushed aside or covered up. The initial evidence that broke open the dam of secrecy on the Tamar Invasion might have been partially truth and partially fabricated. More and more things pointed to the fact that we, the people of the FRR, had been manipulated, not once, but twice. Protests had been gaining in strength over the last weeks.
This brings us to what we are witnessing today. There are truly monumental events happening in our FRR political system. It feels as if a great political reform movement has started and is gaining momentum. The question is, where will it lead..."
March 20, 3042
RPB
"Sources tell us that a new government has been formed. The details of the proposed government are now at the Landtmarskalk office. The Landtmarskalk will review the proposed government to make sure it is constitutionally legal. It is expected that there will be a press conference given by the Landtmarskalk on the 21st or the 22nd, depending on how long the review takes.
As to the potential make up of the government, it will likely be a coalition between the leading SweDe Party and the RDP. The RDP, having enough votes by themselves to bring the SweDe party a majority, and with the public sentiment of the DC at an all time high, was always the front runner to complete the coalition. If this will be the make up of the new government, it will be left to see how the SweDe and RDP have divided up the cabinet and compromised on the ruling platform. The other question will be if the LyrPat can form a united opposition block from the wide variety of parties not in the expected coalition."
April 12, 3042
Rasalhague KungsArme Parade Grounds
General Gustaf Mannerheim stood on the platform overlooking the hundreds of troops all neatly lined up and formed in companies. He spoke loud and clearly "men and women of the new Bragi Regiment, it is an honor to formally establish this regiment as a unit of our KungsArme. Our mission is to protect the people of the FRR and their freedom. You are now entrusted to this task."
"As i am speaking to you, Generalmajor Margrethe Minuit is speaking to the Kakunodate Samurai Regiment on Spittal. With them and other units, you are the new addition to our proud KungsArme. We, the command of the KungsArme, will do our best to train, improve, and incorporate you into our armed forces. You will go out to do your duty and wear the badge of the KungsArme with pride."
May 5, 3042
Press release from the Princess-Elect
"While our current administration was not the one that agreed to the basing and establishment of the ISDF HQ on Tukkayid, we recognize the economic benefit that the Tukkayid area has received. This project has been a real stimulus to many industries. We also recognize the goals and ideals of the ISDF as being universal. A free and prosperous IS and Periphery is what the FRR wishes for all. That said, the FRR is not directly involved with the ISDF at this time. Actions taken and/or statements made by the ISDF should not be construed as being supported by the FRR simply due to the ISDF's HQ location.
The FRR's current stance on C* is guarded. The FRR has a lot to thank C* for over the years. Those deeds will not be forgotten. Yet the changes in C* lately, both in statements made and actions taken, cause us to worry that this is not the C* we knew in our infancy as a nation. The latest news coming from Outreach on Jamie Wolf's execution and the devastation to that planet (coming on the heels of the devastation of Northwind), are troubling from a geo-political and humanitarian standpoint. The FRR hereby requests a response from C* in the FRR regarding our concerns."
July 6, 3042
RPB
Lars Jakobsen was standing in a OP on a KungsArme training ground, "Looking behind me, you'll see, what looks at first glance to be, a normal infantry training exercise. Yet if you look closer, you'll notice some of the troops running strangely and making incredible leaps and bounds. What we are looking at is a training exercise of one of the KungsArme's new 'Battle armor' regiments. These men and women were formerly a standard infantry unit. Now they are practically mini-mechs!"
During the conversation, the camera zooms in on the training grounds behind Lars to show small (strangely proportioned) figures jumping up some inclines, leaping across ditches, and sprinting at incredibly high speeds.
As the news of the Apollo battle came in, there was a quick meeting called between the Princess-Elect, KungsArme HQ, and MIMIR HQ... This was not what anyone had expected to happen. Was there more than just Lady Death out there?
RWR? A new nation would not phase the FRR much... Yet when they were given the tape of the conversation with this new "faction" via the FC embassy, they did not like what they heard. This new "RWR" was truly belligerent, violent, and with a side of delusions of grandeur. In short, not a nice addition to the neighborhood at all.
(jumped the gun a little)
Oct 4, 3042
RPB
"... and the latest Galloping Pony polls are out. Confidence in C* was at an all time low according to the result of last month's poll, these latest torture reports, on the captured FC leadership, has lowered C*'s numbers to under 10%. Confidence in the FC continues to improve, moving up to 40%. This is partially due to sympathy factor due to the torture reports and partially due to the renewed relations and cooperation between the AFFC and the KungsArme. Confidence in the DC is still near an all time high of 65%.
Business with the C* HPGs has continued to lessen. Many businesses and individuals are willing to take the extra time it takes with the FRN. Also, the lower amount of data and the limited forms that the data can be transferred in, seem not to have slowed the desire to use the FRN."
Oct 4, 3042
Rasalhague, KungsArme HQ
From the outside it looked like business as usual. From the inside, things had not been this busy since the (the FRR would prefer to forget that this past incident had ever occurred).
November 8, 3042
Rasahague, Rasalhague
In a large room sat the heads of the different governmental departments, as well as the heads of the MIMIR, RIIA, and KungsArme. Princess-Elect Elsa Lidstrom thanked her Finance Minister for his report. "Now, i'm sure we are all very curious to know how the anti-pirate operation is proceeding. General Mannerheim, the floor is yours."
"Thank you Princess-Elect. The operation has been succeeding. Of the three planets we assaulted, there were three very different results." General Mannerheim, paused as the screen showed the periphery border of the FRR and the planets beyond it. "As you can see, we sent three sizable assault forces to Gustrell, Nyserta, and Elissa. On Elissa, we found that the pirates had fled and hid among the populous of the planet. With help from the local police forces and informants, most have already been rounded up. This was our most successful assault of the three. There was no property or infrastructure damage and no collateral damage."
"On Nyserta our forces met light opposition. After a brisk engagement, the opposition was over run. Again, most of them were captured during or within days after the battle. There was also minimal property and infrastructure damage, and minimal disruption to the locals."
"Our third assault was on Gustrell. Our intelligence had told us to expect one regiment. By the time our forces had arrived in system, the size of the opposition had grown to 4 regiments. The battle lasted a few weeks before the last remnants of the pirate opposition was finally neutralized. Due to the ferocity and length of the engagement, there were not a lot of prisoners taken. Considering the scale of the battle, the amount of losses taken by the KungsArme, and the amount of damage done, to the local infrastructure and populous, was as low as can be expected."
"On all three planets, the local governments and civilians seemed relieved to be rid of the pirate leadership. Unlike the last major operation," the general could see frowns appearing on the faces looking at him, "our troops have felt the appreciation of the locals. Their professionalism, care for the infrastructure, nature, and customs of the local regions has minimized the usual 'adverse' affect that conquering troops have on a planet. Now that the KungsArme has shown to be trustworthy and honorable, the locals have provided us with additional intelligence. General Mohn, would you please continue this briefing?"
November 8, 3042
Rasalhague, Rasalhague
General Mohn, head of the MIMIR, stood. He did not stand up quickly, but for a man of his age, he stood tall and still presented an imposing figure. "Thank you General Mannerheim. Members of the Government, as you know, the KungsArme, RIIA, and MIMIR have been working closely together in this operation. I for one am very pleased with the level of cooperation the MIMIR has received from the KungsArme and the RIIA. I think the results show us some of this."
"General Mannerheim was saying about the local populations of Gustrell, Nyserta, and Elissa coming forward with new intelligence. This latest intelligence is dark and sinister. We have been receiving some reports from agents on planets further out from our border that hinted at this, but the locals have, er, fleshed out this picture greatly."
"To put it bluntly, Lady Death and her pirates have moved forcefully to subjugate and extort the population remaining under her control. This is being done in ways only the most blood thirsty ISF or, to go back through Terran history, Nazi leaders could even contrive. Those locals most involved with Lady Death's organization, say the crime syndicates, corrupt officials, mafias, and local lowlifes, left the planets prior to our assault. These people are now being used as police and government officials on the planets still in her control. To say that human rights are being violated on these planets, would be a strong understatement. In our profession, we do not like to use the word 'evil' to describe anything. Someone always is motivated by something or some outcome. In this case, it is hard to see any logic in what is reported to be happening on these planets."
As General Mohn sat back down, General Mannerheim stood to speak again. "Princess-Elect and members of the Government, this is very shocking news, especially to a nation that cherishes peace and freedom as we. However, it would be rash to plan or even ponder action based solely on this initial intelligence. We are not the saviors of the periphery. We have not been contacted, officially or informally, by any of the planets still under the control of Lady Death. For now, the KungsArme has a mission, and we will continue to carry it out until ordered to stop. Perhaps the MIMIR can be given additional resources to investigate these reports further?"
The Princess-elect stood to speak. The meeting was winding down, never could all the issues be solved at one meeting. "Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you for your time, reports, and input. On the operation against Lady Death, i think we should not be swayed too much by a few reports of abuse of innocents. I would like the MIMIR to find out more on what is happening behind the front lines. As far as the KungsArme and it's actions, we shall act together with our allies in this venture. We do not need answers immediately, but when we hear from them, we will plan our actions accordingly. Thank you and until next week's meeting at the latest."
12/29/3042
KungsArme HQ, Rasalhague
Things were very busy. Not know which way the anti-pirate operation would proceed was doubling the workload of the "planners and organizers." Would the KungsArme keep advancing on a broad front, a narrow front, sit tight to see what would happen at Apollo, or draw back their forces due to the reports coming from the MoC and the FWL of the ex-SLDF forces returning to the IS...
1/5/3043
The Periphery outside of the FRR borders
The orders came streaming in. The operation would continue. Lady Death would be attacked again. She had started this, the KungsArme had orders to finish it.
At the same time on Rasalhague, the HQs of MIMIR and the RIIA were kept busy with their tasks as well...
3/30/3043
Rasalhague, Rasalhague
The Princess-elect addressed her ministers. "So the KungsArme will continue its operations vs. the Lady Death Pirates. Now we turn to our response to the "clans" that are invading the FWL, the CC, and some of the periphery states at those borders. I feel that we would not be living up to our ideals of freedom and liberty by waiting for these "clans" to come knocking on our door..."
4/10/3043
Rasalhague, Rasalhague
"Now, with the latest news of an orbital bombardment by these "clans"... can we start gathering the support we will need to pass an initiative to dedicate more support to the ISDF?" The Princess-Elect looked around at her staff and ministers. This time there were more grim and determined looks on their faces, along with nods of agreement. Rasalhagians could sympathize with those being suppressed, those living without liberty. This sort of extermination was foreign to them. The thought that such a thing could ever happen to a planet in their realm spurred them into action...
6/29/3043
undisclosed, Rasalhague
"Princess-Elect, are you sure want proceed with this course of action...?" asked General Mohn of the MIMIR.
(RP turn 15)
"Princess-Elect, the KungsArme agrees with the MIMIR and RIIA assessment of the current situation. Once our forces finish their task at [censored] and once the [censored] return to FRR space, we agree that a sizable percentage of the KungsArme and KungsMarine should go to assist the [censored]." "I agree and hereby order the forces of the FRR to prepare to proceed along these lines" replied Princess-Elect Lidstrom.