LiME Battlefront

[Othniel]

For Battles, and such.

[Glen]

Okay folks, I would like all those headed for Indonesia to list the stats of their forces here, as well as where they are leaving from and where they are going to.

Oh, and your rules of engagement, of course....

[Aussey]

Okay folks, I would like all those headed for Indonesia to list the stats of their forces here, as well as where they are leaving from and where they are going to.

Oh, and your rules of engagement, of course....

Who's going to Indonesia and why???

[Glen]

Who's going to Indonesia and why???

The Japanese (in the name of the Flemish, I believe), the French Indochinese, and the USSP so far. Probably the British East India Company though I didn't see anything about it.

Seems that Indonesia once again threatens to be a flashpoint...

Probably they will be most receptive to Flanders, but all they have to tell them that is a bunch of Japanese in insanely advanced ships. Not likely to win over the confidence of a bunch of 1800 era Dutch administrators.

The USSP will have no problem, I'm certain, with Timor, they are rather isolated and Portuguese.

[Aussey]

Oh! This is LiME....I was thinking ME7...sorry!

[Mayhem]

Advance force, sailing via the South China Sea and West of Borneo; 2 Destroyers from the Formosan defence fleet. Their Operational Perameters consist of an "inform and avoid" policy. They aren't there to engage, they'd get hammered. Their purpose is to try and convince the Indochinese fleet that continuing will cause an international incident.
They'll tail the Indochinese fleet and keep broadcasting the message, but won't fire first. If fired upon, they'll try to disable and run.

Next; ambassadorial boat; just an emissary and his retainers, one platoon of men, and a lightly armed convoy; aiming for speed to reach Java as soon as possible. They'll go via the Celebes Sea, East of Borneo, straight south to Jakarta (what's the 1800s name for it again?)

Finally; the "protection fleet". One division, with their support boats etc, one carrier with air wing, and its two destroyer escorts (it'd be silly to send out a carrier on its own like I said, wouldn't it?) They are relying on not being intercepted, but if they run into any forces which present a real challenge, they'll engage only to cripple and run. If they meet USSP forces, they'll broadcast the same message as to the Indochinese, telling them to bugger off, these are Flemish waters under Japanese protection.

The ambassador will try to convince the administrators of the Flemish claim on Indonesia, and will defend himself if needs be.

In any case of real and difficult conflict, the Japanese forces will withdraw. (Their claim to be defending the East Indies at Flanders' request is somewhat untrue, after all, but does anyone else know that? ;) )

[Lauranthalas]

A task force containing 1 CV, 2 BB, 10 DD and some smaller ships is on its way from New Guinea to the yellow marked area. the islands there are asked by Diplomats if they want to become part of the USSP

(if they aint want to they are gonna be forced)

(dont worry there is more stationed in new guinea and north australia)

[Lauranthalas]

If they meet USSP forces, they'll broadcast the same message as to the Indochinese, telling them to bugger off, these are Flemish waters under Japanese protection.

If they meet each other the USSP forces will broadcast that this claim of flemish waters will not be acknowledged by the USSP and that thgere are already discussions with the heads of states in the area and representatives from teh USSP. they will be asked to leave, too.

[Mayhem]

If they meet each other the USSP forces will broadcast that this claim of flemish waters will not be acknowledged by the USSP and that thgere are already discussions with the heads of states in the area and representatives from teh USSP. they will be asked to leave, too.

The fleet will reply that: the East Indies claim to be a Dutch colony. As such they fall necessarily under Flemish purview. The Empire of Great Japan has no desire for conflict with the USSP, and have opted to give up our former territory of German New Guinea despite the protestations of the Diet. However, this violation of Flemish sovereign territory, as previously mentioned, may be a source of dispute further on. The government of Flanders has intimated that they desire for the East Indies to become an independant nation in their own right. Violation of imperial purview is in breach of the Prague conventions, and this incident will not be forgotten.
We desire only what is in the best interest of the East India Colony, and that is their independance as applied by the Flemish Authorities. Our presence here is in concord with this, as the East Indies, seeming to be in their 1800 state, will need protection from the outside world. Both the USSP and French Indochina have sent illegal fleets towards Java, threatening the colony's integrity. It is obvious that the East Indies colony is in dire need of protection from foreign aggression, which the Japanese have aimed to provide.
Inform your superiors, USSP fleet, that your presence is in breach of the Prague convention and will be followed up at a later date. For now, we present no challenge to your passage, but recommend that you contact your superiors before continuing.

*The fleet will change course; one escort cruiser will tail the USSP fleet, while the remaining Japanese fleet will turn back towards Formosa.

[Lauranthalas]

The fleet will reply that: the East Indies claim to be a Dutch colony. As such they fall necessarily under Flemish purview. The Empire of Great Japan has no desire for conflict with the USSP, and have opted to give up our former territory of German New Guinea despite the protestations of the Diet. However, this violation of Flemish sovereign territory, as previously mentioned, may be a source of dispute further on. The government of Flanders has intimated that they desire for the East Indies to become an independant nation in their own right. Violation of imperial purview is in breach of the Prague conventions, and this incident will not be forgotten.
We desire only what is in the best interest of the East India Colony, and that is their independance as applied by the Flemish Authorities. Our presence here is in concord with this, as the East Indies, seeming to be in their 1800 state, will need protection from the outside world. Both the USSP and French Indochina have sent illegal fleets towards Java, threatening the colony's integrity. It is obvious that the East Indies colony is in dire need of protection from foreign aggression, which the Japanese have aimed to provide.
Inform your superiors, USSP fleet, that your presence is in breach of the Prague convention and will be followed up at a later date. For now, we present no challenge to your passage, but recommend that you contact your superiors before continuing.

*The fleet will change course; one escort cruiser will tail the USSP fleet, while the remaining Japanese fleet will turn back towards Formosa.
The reply of the fleet:
we do not have any information from our diplomats that the islands claim to be part of the Flanders. we know that the french are sending a fleet to java and that is basically the reason why we are sending ataskforce there in order to be able to make sure that there are no violent interventiones. Furthermore do we not know what you are talking about with German new Guinea. the island has been part of our nation since the 18th century. Furthermore would we like to know what you are talking about the Prague convention. we have never heard anything about that and certainly not signed it.

(OOC: the prague convention was signed on 7th of June 1972, even if it had to be in all tl's it wasn't signed yet in 45 years)

[Mayhem]

(OOC: the prague convention was signed on 7th of June 1972, even if it had to be in all tl's it wasn't signed yet in 45 years)
(OOC: Oh really? I didn't know that at all... ;) )

[Mayhem]

(OOC: the prague convention was signed on 7th of June 1972, even if it had to be in all tl's it wasn't signed yet in 45 years)

OOC: I've changed my mind about ASBing the Emperor a good understanding of ISOT- I was going to have himi try to fool the world into believing in a non-existant convention- Instead, ATL Japan's aid in WWI brought it to a quick end, avoiding American entry. The end of the war was followed by the Prague Convention, which basically entailed an Imperial conference and recognition of the rights and responsibilities of Imperial Powers and their Protectorates, etc.

BTW, Oth, can you tell us all who gets to Java first, or is it the French as DQ posted?

[Othniel]

Well the French have a straight shot, while the USSP has tricky ocean currents. Both however are however going to have an easy time. The USSP will get to Java first based on distance. The French will most likely go straight to Sumatra. Borenea however is a question on its own. However touch East Timor and you will risk the limited wrath of Portugal. For some reason even split is possible.
...... :) .......

[Mayhem]

Thanks, Oth, I didn't see that, wherever you posted it. Would it be possible for the returning Japanese fleet to land in a Dutch port in Borneo after redirection? If so, what would be their reaction to the ambassador?

[Othniel]

Thanks, Oth, I didn't see that, wherever you posted it. Would it be possible for the returning Japanese fleet to land in a Dutch port in Borneo after redirection? If so, what would be their reaction to the ambassador?
I would say that you should ask via radio to land in the British East India Company's port in Singapore....

[Mayhem]

I would say that you should ask via radio to land in the British East India Company's port in Singapore....
That'll have to be later tonight, I gotta hop off.

[reformer]

Just how powerful is Cochin China?