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DuQuense

July 28th, 2004, 01:37 PM

San Diego 0500 hrs Sunday August 1st

It was the Light that woke Him. Coming in the west window it was bright as Day. Like a Dome of Light, flickering like the biggest Aurora Borealis in the World, and vanishing after a minute. A minute later he was almost ready to dismiss it and go Back to Sleep. But, After 35 years in the Military Admiral Powell, wasn't sure why, he just knew it was necessary to get up. Two minutes Later he was glad he had. With his Orderly running around getting his uniform ready, Powell could hear General Quarter Alarms sounding all over the Harbor.

By the Time Powell reached his Office 20 Minutes after the EVENT prelimerary reports were already starting to come in.

During the light the radar seened to end at excatlly 100 miles from shore. Then the Airships Tampa, & Havana that had been patroling 120 miles out had vanished. It was impossible to Reach any base, or Gov't office east of Yuma, Arizonia. Also the CSN CV Robert Lee which was paying a port visit to the Imperial Japanese Island of Hawaii, wasn't answering, nor were various other ships that had been sacttered around the Pacific,

Contact had been made with the Republic Naval Base at San Francisco, and the Imperial Mexican Base at Tiajuna, While they were being careful about what they were saying, It seemed they were having the same kinds of problems.

0545 hrs

Powell ended the Conference call with General Maximillum in Tiajuna & Admiral Fremont & Governor Brown in San Francisco. For now they would hold all trans Pacific Airship Flights, keep a Air Patrol over the Borders, and Coordinate their approach to whatever had Happened.

DuQuense

August 1st, 2004, 04:19 AM

CS Launch Facility La Paz Baja Sud* August 1 0630 hrs

Adm James Earl Carter Jr. [ret] Director of the launch facility the Confederacy leased from the Mexicans, looked around at his Staff. He had just Finished a Call from Adm. Powell. "Ok, We know We lost all our Birds, at 0500 when that light show went off. So, we just have to put some more back up." " Robert, The Two Geo weather Satilites for this Evening, We are moving them up to first thing this Morning. I want then up and online by noon -1400 by the latest. Check with the Weather Services, I doubt they are going to the original spots over Asia. East & West Coasts I'd Guess." [turning ] "Paul, The two Specials we had for Wednesday, I want at least one by this evening, I know it's pushing, But the Service is Blind down Here." "Tomorrow Morning we will put one up of the two Mexican Specials, and Monday Afternoon our second Special" [looking around] "Well, what's everyone doing Standing here looking at me. Lets Move it People, Now"

*Think Vanderburg Air Force Launch Base in California

Confederate Weather Service Headquarters, San Diego. 1350 hrs

The Technician Turned to the Director, Doctor What, " We Are Online, and our first photos will be downloading in Seconds" The Chief meteorologist was watching the Screen. Turning to Dr. What He said " that Disturbance off Baja is a Cyclone, all rite, Do we put out a Advisory." Dr What, answered, " Of Course, But just mention the Radar, No need to tell everyone we have our Birds Back."

GBW

August 1st, 2004, 04:33 AM

The Technician Turned to the Director, Doctor What, " We Are Online, and our first photos will be downloading in Seconds" The Chief meteorologist was watching the Screen. Turning to Dr. What He said " that Disturbance off Baja is a Cyclone, all rite, Do we put out a Advisory." Dr What, answered, " Of Course, But just mention the Radar, No need to tell everyone we have our Birds Back."

:eek: Sorry to be off-topic but... did I read the name of the Director right?!

DuQuense

August 1st, 2004, 05:18 AM

Got to come up with names somewhere

American_Samurai

August 1st, 2004, 08:40 AM

Speaking of names is that James Carter the former president and brother of beer mogul Billy, his son who is I think a computer programer in OTL ( I may be talking out of my butt) or someone completely different who just happens to have the sane name

DuQuense

August 1st, 2004, 10:19 AM

Adm Carter Graduated from the Navy Academy at Mobile Ala. In 1946, He married his Sweetheart Roslyn in 1947. In 1958 while serving as XO aboard the CSN BB 107 Alabama, He Mentored a Green, just Graduated Ensign Named Colin Powell. Admiral James [Jimmy] Earl Carter retired in 1987 after Forty Years in the CSN. After his Reteriment He was appointed to run the CSN Launch Facilty in La Paz, Mexico.

Adm Carter has been known to spend parts of his Leave on his Brother William's Peanut Farm in Georgia.

DuQuense

August 3rd, 2004, 11:39 AM

Wednesday Morning 4th August

Emperor Maximilian was in a conference call with Governor Brown of California, & Adm Powell of the Confederacy. {the three are Friends }

"So Juan any luck getting a response from President Jose Diego in Mexico City" The Emperor had been trying for three days to get a Clear view of what was happening in the part of Mexico that hadn't come with Him. " Sorry, But from what we can tell form Radio/TV Broad Casts & the Satilite Photos, they seem to have regain control. I'm hoping to make contact soon, Mexico City is the Main market for Sonora's Truck Farms" Any luck with you Northern Border Jerry" " No more luck than you, This Empire of California, seems to be just the old Oregon territory. with uninhabited land in British Columbia and Alaska." ?How is Arizona Doing with it's Eastern Neighbor?" Same Story, No Contact, The Area seems to be called New Saxonland & New Leoland , and they speak some kind of Germanic language." "Farer East, Theres a independent Texas, a Southeast Confederacy, Something like the US in the Midwest, a British New England, and Something in Quebec that speaks what the professors think is Gaelic" So Far Except for the Sat. photos that all we know about them" {The Emperor }" Well there is some good news, We have made tentative Contact with the Kingdom of Hawaii, and they have agreed to allow our Airship to stop over on it's way to Japan. So we will send the Japanese Consul-General Home in style" We have agreed to Send Repersentitives from Mexico & California, Hoping to establish preliminary Diplomatic Relations." It's sad when it's easier to get in touch with nations 3.000 miles away, and not the nation on your border." Oh, and Colin I'll Be there shortly for the Meeting with the Governor of Arizona."

Doctor What

August 4th, 2004, 09:21 PM

The Technician Turned to the Director, Doctor What, " We Are Online, and our first photos will be downloading in Seconds" The Chief meteorologist was watching the Screen. Turning to Dr. What He said " that Disturbance off Baja is a Cyclone, all rite, Do we put out a Advisory." Dr What, answered, " Of Course, But just mention the Radar, No need to tell everyone we have our Birds Back."

Oh--nice DQ--very nice touch---of course, the director is already showing subtle signs of disloyalty..... :rolleyes:

DuQuense

August 5th, 2004, 04:56 AM

Wednesday Noon 4th August

Consul General Fijimoro was ushered into Admiral Powell's office. The CG had been preparing to depart on Board Adm. Yakamoto Ship and wasn't sure why Powell wanted to see him. "Welcome Consul, I understand that you were planning to leave with the Fleet, But I have another suggestion. We want to send you and our staff back to Japan in Style. I Want you to Travel on board the CSAS SanDeigo." "It would be lots faster, But more important we would be able to send the new Mexican & Republic Diplomatic Repersentives to Japan with you." "I understand that you need to talk this over with the Adm. If you Agree the SanDeigo would leave Thursday Afternoon and arrive in Hawaii Friday Evening." "After a stopover it would continue on to Japan"

Wednesday afternoon 1400 hrs

As Governor Jaun Valdez waited to enter the Admiral's He was planning how to chastise the Adm. over his high Handed assumption of power over the last few days. Civilian control of the Military, was a old and tested principle of American Government. Yes in the first few hours his leadership may have been necessary, But there were procedures for consulting with the civilian authorities. That was why he and the Mayors of Phoenix, Yuma & SanDeigo were here.

As He entered and started to Speak he realized the Admiral wasn't alone. What's more he recognized the Tall Regal man, and all thoughts of chastening, and pieces of mind went out of his head.

When the Confederate States had claimed New Mexico, Arizona, & SanDeigo at the end of the Civil War, it had been the last gasp of the dream of Manifest Destiny. The Union moved closer to Canada, & Europe while the Confederacy had looked south into the Caribbean. Arizona was out at the tail end of nowhere. The Texas Transcontinital Railroad in the early 1900's had brought some new life, & after the second world war had finally brought Industry looking for cheaper labor. But despite the Mag Lev line of the eighties, Arizona was still over 65% Mexican. In fact along the southern border, many people were almost obvious of the border, With more people with pictures of the Mexican Royal Family than of any other Calendar.

Then Adm. Powell started talking with the very problem that Governor Valdez had worried about. "As you know the principle of Civilian Control of the Military, is a major issue. But with the Emergency happening there were several decisions that had to be made immediately. Now that the urgency is over I must turn decisions over to the proper Authorities." " The problem is ?who is the Proper Authority?" The Emperor has a proposal about that for you Gentlemen."

Wednesday 1800 hrs

The press conference was being carried on all transmission Facilities in California, Imperial Mexico and the remains of the Confederacy. It was lead off by General Maximilian, resigning as General, to concentrate on being the Emperor. Followed by Governor Valdez, with the proposal of a referendum, to Merge with Mexico. The referendum was too take place in two weeks.

DuQuense

August 5th, 2004, 06:18 AM

Thursday Afternoon SanDeigo naval Air Base

Consul-General Fujimora stood in the observation deck and watched as the SanDeigo prepared to lift off. 1200 feet long, 400 feet wide at the rear, and 100 feet high, it looked like a Giant misshaped flying wing. Lifting Body they called it. Under the landing skirts powerful Electric motors spun fans that filled the Skirts with a bubble of air. far above the Mylar Nylon Bags in their Carbon Fiber cells inflated, lowering the weight of the ship to just under a ton. powerful Unducted fans at the rear pushed the ship forward , while propellers alone the sides lifted the ship into the air, as the ship gathered speed the lifting body took over and the side props fell silent.*

One hr later as the airship passed over Adm. Yakamoto's Fleet headed for Japan, Fujimora left the Deck and headed for his Cabin. The ship would reach Honolulu tomorrow evening, and there was a lot of work to do .

*Yes i've been doing research on Modern Airship design. this is based on the SkyCat concept.

DuQuense

August 6th, 2004, 07:06 AM

Wednesday 18 August Yuma City Polling Station

Pedro Alde stepped into the Voting Booth, Small powerful UniDirectional Speakers spoke in his ear, [someone one foot away would have heard nothing]. "Please state your Name, Address and date of Birth. As soon a Pedro finished the same voice announced, "Identification verified, are You prepared to vote". "Si". The questions on Merging with Mexico, or Merging with the Pacific Republic Appeared. Pedro reached out and voted for Mexico. The Voice returned "Thank You for Voting, have a pleasant Day" Pedro turned and left the Booth.

Friday 20th August Imperial Mansion [formerly Plaza Hotel, taken over as Headquarters for the New Government]

Emperor Juan Perrie Maximilian, prepared to Address the Empire of Mexico, Juan Perrie had had a busy two weeks, not only was this address to be carried by every station in Imperial Mexico, but his Agents had hired time on many stations across the "Estados Unidos Mexicanos/United States of Mexico"

"My Fellow Mexicans, After the tremultuious Events of the past three weeks, it is time to take stock, and decide How & Where we want the Great nation of Mexico to Go in the Future. And how It will thrive in this New World. As Such I, Juan Perrie Maximilian, Emperor of Mexico, Do hereby invite the People and Organizations of Mexico to send Repersentives, to a Constitutional Convention to be Held in the City of Phoenix, In the new Mexican State of Arizona." The Emperor then continued on to give details of the process........

ConfederateFly

August 6th, 2004, 08:03 PM

Can u try to involve my country in your storyline?

ConfederateFly

August 7th, 2004, 03:48 AM

The Southwestern Confederate Republic is rebuilding. It lost its western border. President Lee said today in a message that the country will get through it. They have passed bills to strengthen the Navy. He asks any country left to send dignataries to talk about political and military situtations

Imajin

August 7th, 2004, 04:01 AM

The Southern Republic of America (SRA) offers funds to the Southwestern Confederate Republic to help in it's rebuilding process.

ConfederateFly

August 7th, 2004, 04:38 AM

Thank you we need all the help we can get. We lost almost all of our military

DuQuense

August 7th, 2004, 03:36 PM

Juneau, Alaska -Republic science Base -19 August

Young Leutentant John Smith leaned back against the tree and looked around, He had heard the Warnings not to venture into the Forest alone. But there was something about being the first Person to ever walk here or see this sight. Besides he was a Trained Military Officer, and he had his pistol. John heard a noise above him, and looked up. There was a Cat, 15 feet long, 6 feet high at the Shoulder, weighing 4000 pound, and lashing it's ten foot tail. John tried to raise his pistol.

As the Saber Cat laid it the crouch of the tree eating this new animal, that had invaded his Territory, He figured it tasted a lot like Boar, but a lot easier to catch.

The search party never found the Leutentant, and thro they didn't know it, the Republic Coastal Patrol was better off.*

*Stupity is Mother Natures only Capital Crime.

tom

August 8th, 2004, 10:40 AM

Well, I've finally caught up with the things that waited over my trip and thought a little more about New Saxonland (New Leoland is de facto if not de jure a part of New Saxonland by the end of August, so I might as well just use one name). New Saxonland is being very co-operative in sending representatives and accepting representatives for diplomatic purposes...they don't want to get in a war, and believe in diplomacy anyway. They WILL mention that they have access to a limited number of nukes (they will not point out that that number is currently zero), as they are not pollyannas. They are trying to develop nukes, and will likely have some in a matter of months at the most. They will be open to trade, but they are self-sufficient by local area (this is a result of their emphasis on things like renewable energy and recycling, which in turn is a result of the privation which followed the War and the more recent resource shortages caused by several centuries of depletion). They will be very upset when they realize that the Kaukasus is ruled by something as bad as it is...that will even be worse than the War, which they see as a result of stupidity as much as malice. This will strain their belief in diplomacy when it dawns on them that you really can't bargain with human demons like that...they might join in any war against the Nazis even though they don't have much in the way of military. It will be awhile before they can grok the swastika sadists there, however.
Well, back to work today...

DuQuense

August 9th, 2004, 06:22 AM

Sunday 22 August, Emperors Sitting Room, Early Morning,

Emperor Juan Perrie Maximilian, sat back in his easy chair and thought, It had been a busy three weeks since the EVENT, as people where calling it. He wondered for a moment if the future would measure time as Pre and After EVENT, oh well. The Zone now had a Treaty with the Kingdom of Hawaii, and was negotiating a similar one with the New Empire of Japan. The first Air shipments of Fresh Fruits and Vegables from the Sonora Truck Farms, would be leaving for Hawaii at dawn Monday, and the first 200.000 Barrels of Oil left on the 15th even before the treaty was signed.

The vote for reunification of Arizona and Mexico had gone Smoothly, thro his Call for reunification with the Rest of Mexico, had gotten the Reponsce he had expected from the Central Government, and most of the States.

The Estados Unidos are a free and independent country, and will not be lead by Emperors or Kings. We will talk with your country as equals, but reunification is quite another matter.

Of course there was the private response, every News organization in the USM was applying for press passes. And such groups as the Chamber of Commerce, and the Mexican Federation of Labor were applying for Observer passes. And he had Gotten what he wanted, His legitimacy as a Spokesman for Mexico.

it was now time to turn else where, the Minerals needed for the Electric Grids Superconductors were in short supply, The best mines were in Nigeria in Africa, Perhaps this series of Conferences in Europe.

And there was this Conference called by the ISA. Yes it was definitely time to be up and about, There was lots to Do to ensure the Future of Mexico.

TheLoneAmigo

August 9th, 2004, 07:15 AM

Monday 23 August, Casa De Manuel, Office of the Secretary of State

Secretary Vincente del Amios chucked a pile of papers onto his desk.
"These reports are troubling. These Imperialists will apparently stop at nothing to bring us under their rule."

The undersecretary nervously coughed, and spoke.
"Perhaps it is not entirely out of the question. Their technology is years ahead of ours: Superconductors? Maglev? Stuff of Ciencia Popular? We would not be able to stand against them if they attempted forceful reunification."

Scowling, the Secretary picked up a remote control, and a plasma screen dropped from the ceiling.
"I doubt they will try. I think they really believe that they are doing the right thing. In any case, would you try? Democracies far outnumber empires in this new world, and I think that they would rather side with us than with an imperialistic dictator."

"But-"

"That is how the world would see him if he attempted such an action. And surely such a depiction is advantageous. Have you ever read Machiavelli? No? Well, I'm sure that his words will be of supreme importance in this new world of ours."

The Secretary flipped the screen on to MNC. A brief logo flash, then to the studio, where a female Anglo newsreader sat.
"Today, the Mexican Reunification Party officially registered for party status in Mexico City. It is believed that the primary impetus behind this organization is from the Empire of Mexico, but party leader Jose Nambrero strenuosly denied such claims."

An image of a tall, pale skinned man flicked onto the plasma screen. A newsbar identified him as Party Leader Jose Nambrero. He gripped the podium with white knuckles.
"We are a group of concerned citizens who look for the best chance at peace in this new world, not Imperial agents. I call upon those who make such claims to justify them before making such outrageous comments."

It flicked back to the studio.
"We'll soon have more news of this affair, right after these messages."
An advertisment for the Mexican Reunification Party came on to the screen, before the Secretary switched it off.

"Concerned citizens, my arse. Where the hell wouldd they get the money for that kind of ad campaign? I want the TIA on that group immediately."

"That'll need Treasury authorization."

"Get it. Fox'll agree immedietly. So will the Prez."

"Yes, Secretary."
The undersecretary gathered the report off the desk and walked out of the room.

DuQuense

August 9th, 2004, 08:38 AM

From Imperial Mexico, Office of the Federales
To United States Mexico, to Cheif Law enforcement Officer.

As fellow Mexican Law enforcement Officers, even if the EVENT has rendered Us two seperate nations, I am sending You a complete file on the organization Calling it'self "La Raza".

The Federales Captured a large cell network the Day before the EVENT. While the Main Group was left behind We beleve that there Were many more that escaped.

The La Raza Terrorists are dedicated to the Violent Reunion of all of New Spain.

The Federales and the Republic Federal Investigation Dept, Pledge full surrport to the USM and the SWCR. in Pursuit of these Terrorists.

TheLoneAmigo

August 9th, 2004, 09:31 AM

6:00 PM Monday 23 August, Central Tampico

A group of Federales watched a small crowd of protesters, leaning against the petrol station's vibrant blue wall.
Signs like "Gas for the SAS? No WAY!" and "No Gas? No Way!" sprouted up among the crowd, primarily middle-class surburbanites who had lost their jobs in the economic chaos following the event. A rousing shout of "¿Ninguna gasolina? ¡Ninguna manera!" erupted from the strange-looking crowd of suited businessmen and youths who were just along for kicks.

"The medio think they should get everything, don't they? Would they rather we just let the Imperialists annex us. They should be worrying about the Imperios, not the Rads." muttered one of the Federales.

"Miquel Antoya would have handled the Imperios better." said another Federale.

"Ah, shut your bickering. Nobody could have expected the event, and the Proteccionistas couldn't have handled it much better. No one could have." said the Capitán.

"Who's that?"

A tall, pale man stepped up on an impromptu podium, or cardboard box.

"People of Mexico! You are tired of this government's ruthless rationing!"

A cheer rang out from the crowd.

"We sit here, stuck and unable to travel, while the President flys all over the country in a private jet! We sit here, and the military plays with its toy tanks! THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE!"

A louder cheer came forth from the strange crowd.

"People of Mexico! There is a SOLUTION! To the west, the Empire of Mexico sits, wealthy and powerful. They have OFFERED to allow US to join them! With their technological power, we would not even NEED GAS! WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR?!"

This time, a quieter cheer rang out, while some in the crowd looked ambivalent. The Federales straightened up, and one called into the station.

"I'm Jose Nambrero, Mexican Reunification Party. I need your vote this December to prevent the Demócratas Radicales or the Proteccionistas from DRIVING this country into THE GROUND! Thank you!"
With that, the tall man stepped off the cardboard box, and walked off. The crowd slowly dispersed, and the Federales walked over to the scene.

It looked like any other abandoned protest site: discarded signs and banners littered the ground, cardboard boxes and litter trashed all over the place. The impromptu podium, however, still stood.

"Electrónica Del Imperio: Aprobado Por Su Majestad" was the words plastered along the side of the box, above a logo of a crown and a sword.

DuQuense

August 9th, 2004, 05:51 PM

August 24th East Coast Costa Rica/Panama Border? early afternoon.

CSMC General Oliver North [ well techinally Mexican Marine now, but the new uniforms hadn't been issued yet] Stood in the Bay of the Marine Corp Troop Transport Airship. Three Hours Ago the Ship and her sister had floated along the beach 750 meters apart and dropped a series of Napalm bomb in a stretch two clicks long. The Fires in the Center had acted as each others firebreak, and had gone out , the outer fires had surcome to the Jungle, and were dying out. This left a semi cleared stretch on click wide and 3 clicks long. Still Smoking in spots, the debris was being attacked by a division of Marines, using Chain Saws, Small Dozers, and Logging Trucks . General North had to clear landing sites for the Air Freighters that were scheduled for the Morning. General North knew that Fifty miles south a second Group was doing the Same, as well as two groups on the West Coast. The west coast groups were also constructing Wharfs for the Ships that were to follow with the heavy Equipment and Construction crews.

In the morning after the construction crews arrived they would start on a Road across the Country to meet with the other Groups. then when the Ship with the Regular Army Arrived, his Marines would start probing outward to protect the Canal Zone.

The Engineers, & Surveyors had ensured the Emperor that a Series of Dams, and Modifying passes between Valleys would allow the formation of a lake across 97% of the Width of the Country. Thus Being much Cheaper than a more conventional approach at the previous canal site, Plus the Dams would produce Hydro Electric power, enuff to power the center of the new States.

G.Bone

August 9th, 2004, 07:33 PM

Radio broadcast on all channels
Translated in Spanish and English

Greetings foreign citizens-

No doubt you have seen the amble bounty that South Central America has to offer you. However, this territory has been claimed under the banner of the Federated Republics of Columbia and Guyana. Although we do not possess the large numbers of men you have in constructing your canal, we do have ships of considerable size, and would like you to cease your construction within the region formerly known as Costa Rica. This region was under the sovereign rule of the Native Peoples of the Americas and- in our world- was brutally conquered by Spaniards. We seek not to create that particular atmosphere- but you are periously close to our waters.

Commodore Selen Maruez
Republican Navy

Excerpt from the La Republica
(translated from Spanish)
August 20th
Current Events Section

Today Consul Guiterrez commissioned the San Martan squadron to patrol all Atlantic shores of Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Guatamala, and Honduras to see if any Americanos activity. Although the San Martan Squadon does not have the ample manpower that it used to have, the RMS Zapatista has been sent with the squadron to make up for the lack of firepower. It is hoped that some remainder of the OSA has survived the Event and that the squadron will make contact with them.

Aedh Rua

August 9th, 2004, 08:34 PM

Various diplomatic contacts continue with the ISA and Commonwealth. Some military officers and civilian diplomats have gone to Chicago, apparently to learn English.

Rationing is very severe. There is great concern about fuel stocks running low.

More troops continue to explore wilderness to the west. Rough terrain and lack of supplies, plus the local wildlife, all make it tough going.

A plane from Litawijâ enters North American airspace, but avoids areas known to be claimed by other nations. It arrives at Nouiodunon at noon on the 28th.

Landshark

August 9th, 2004, 08:45 PM

If Litawijâ mentions it's North American counterpart's energy shortages to the EoN then the imperials might be able to supply some portable fusion reactors. The problem is plugging them into the North American's national grid.

Aedh Rua

August 9th, 2004, 10:31 PM

Leej

August 9th, 2004, 10:48 PM

Aedh Rua

August 9th, 2004, 11:08 PM

post event- Military set onto high alert and aircraft sent out in all directions. They will be cautious and return to base upon seeing totally unfamiliar aircraft. America isn't their only concern, re-establishing contact with Britain is also a major priority.

Week or two after event- Since its clear that their satalites are irretrievable ships are sent south to launch basic satalites.

Thats what I can think of at the moment

What is Litawijâ?
What is the EoN? (it sounds stupidly advanced)

Nouiolitawijâ is your neighbor immediately to the northwest. Litawijâ is the nation in Europe which settled Nouiolitawijâ. It is found at EU6. The EoN is the Empire of the North, EU8. Nouiolitawijâ was a wassalos (basically "client-state", but with different subtleties) of its world's version of Litawijâ. It's a good bet that Litawijâ will soon have a wassalos on the North American continent.

DuQuense

August 9th, 2004, 11:08 PM

What is Litawijâ?

The Mother Country of Quebec area [NA 2]

What is the EoN? (it sounds stupidly advanced)

I think He means EoM- Empire of Mexico [ at the moment only 4 States] Part of the North America Free Trade Zone [NA 8]

I have my Computers about OTL + ten Years.
It sounds like yours are 25-30 years Advanced.

The NAFTZ has working Cold Fusion electric production, and Broadcast power, --To cheap to Meter-- of course some one still has to pay for the Building the plants & transmitters, the rare earth minerals that are in the Superconducters ect, ect.

Leej

August 9th, 2004, 11:14 PM

Nouiolitawijâ is your neighbor immediately to the northwest. Litawijâ is the nation in Europe which settled Nouiolitawijâ

There are 2 nations from the same TL?

The Commonwealth's computers are as advanced as is allowed. I haven't shown them to be that advanced from what I've wrote so far. Voice recognition is coming along very well IOTL.

DuQuense

August 9th, 2004, 11:20 PM

They are simular lines like 2 peices of the US in a Kennedy TL vs Nixon TL fashion.

Leej

August 9th, 2004, 11:34 PM

Bah I can't stand those, I thought there was a rule about how the POD had to be major?

Aedh Rua

August 9th, 2004, 11:35 PM

They are simular lines like 2 peices of the US in a Kennedy TL vs Nixon TL fashion.

Exactly. And this produces differences in military technology such as would exist between a U.S. that approved the B-1 bomber, but cancelled the Abrams tank, versus one that approved the Abrams but cancelled the B-1.

Aedh Rua

August 9th, 2004, 11:36 PM

Bah I can't stand those, I thought there was a rule about how the POD had to be major?

It's a little late now. It's been approved pretty much since the beginning. Not quite as early as you, but awfully early. And, the tech differences mean you won't have huge Litawaijan armies landing in North America, so I wouldn't worry too much.

DuQuense

August 10th, 2004, 04:30 AM

August 26 Imperial Mansion Offices

Minister of War Powell was attending his Morning Intell Briefing. He was looking over the Intell pictures from off the Coast of Costa Rica, "It looks like Columbia is sending a medium destroyer, to reinforce their four Patrol Ships, and their Two cargo Tugs." " Any thing on the Atlantic coast." "No, but Columbia is busy Merging with The Federated Guyanan Republic, there in the Caribbean" " ?Are we sure that they received the majesties request for a Diplomatic Meeting?"

" Yes, There was that message" ----

To His Majesty Jaun Maximilian, Emperor of Mexico
From: The Federated Consuls of Columbia & Guyana

We have noticed your construction as of late. We will send diplomats on the issue of passage through your canal as well as our proposed canal through what was Panama. Perhaps the meeting can be done in our country on the matters of jurisdiction. Our claim to that land is all of Panama and the surrounding areas, which is quite easier to build through than Costa Rica. -----

" And, They sent that out at the same time they were sending the Destroyer" " Our belief is that it is a Show of Force, while waiting for Diplomatic Maneuvers" Well then, Send a Message to the Skipper of the Convey." They are to take all possible steps to avoid the Columbian Patrols, no provocation. And, order the Intell Dept .to keep the Convey updated on the patrols." Then get the State Dept working on a acceptance of their offer" "And get the SanJose ready to transport the Diplomats."

DuQuense

August 15th, 2004, 06:46 AM

Septembre 7th- Governors Mansion- Sacramento

Acting President-Governor Brown looked at another report, 'more paperwork' , And to think I knew better, after all My father was the Governor while I was growing up.
Governor Brown had been in Los Angles at a Campaign rally when It had Happened, President Young had been in Seattle, at a similar function, She hadn't come on this trip. Neither had the Vice President and most of the leaders of Congress. They had been on a Fact Finding Tour of the Employment possibilities in Acapulco Resorts.

It had taken several Hours before it dawned on everyone that there was no one in Charge Nationally. A Quick Law, proposed by Governor Brown, Making the California Legistrature, the acting National Government, with the remaining Congress people given special seats. And just like that He had become acting President.

Of Course It meant more paperwork, like this report from the Science station in Juneau, Alaska. The Cold Fusion power plant was online, and the Transmitter would be working by the end of the Week. And the plants 400 kilometers North & South, would go online by the end of next week. Followed by the one 100 clicks north of the border of the Pacific Empire.

Many people wondered about the Friendship between Him and Juan Maximilian, With their opposite personalities, and political philosophies. Neither of them Could explain it either. Years ago young lieutenant Brown had been leading the Air surrport for a equally young Lieutenant's ground troops in some forgotten War Game. The two of them had just clicked. They had been friends ever since. Maybe it was a Regonizion of the Ambition driving each of them, or maybe their mutual Will to Win.

Brown picked up another report this one, was the After Action Report on the Battle in Morocco, Just more unending Paperwork.

TheLoneAmigo

August 15th, 2004, 08:04 AM

August 27, Montoyas Gymnasium, Mexico City

The Governor of Mexico City presided over the massive crowd of tourists, and athletes from the World Gymnastics Competion gathered in the gymnasium. Hand on chest, they recited the oath of citizenship.
"I do solemnly swear to uphold the laws of the United States of Mexico and to aid my fellow Mexican citizens."
Quite a few stumbled over the Spanish words, but most managed the sentence. Two news teams covered the scene, chattering noisily in the backround.
"I greet you as citizens of Mexico. May you lead long and happy lives under the flag of our great nation."
"Since the Event tore you from your homelands, I am sure many of you have been immensely saddened by the loss of your families and friends. But now, let us march foward together to a new beginning, a new life among the nations of this new world. Peace and prosperity to you."
His words were translated into a dozen langauges by various Mexican officials.
You could see which nation each section of the crowd had been from by when they starting talking amongst themselves.

"Now, with that formality finished, I'll now ask you to proceed to the registration desks set up along the walls. You'll need to provide your name and former nationality to the officials. Thank you."

The Governor stepped off the podium as the crowd began to disperse.
Six Federales quickly followed the Governor as he walked away from the podium. The Unionist threat was still very real, and the government was taking no chances.

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TheLoneAmigo

August 15th, 2004, 08:55 AM

OOC: Had a great story, but it got wiped out by Internet Explorer. oh well

TheLoneAmigo

August 16th, 2004, 02:58 AM

August 28, Zona 13, Mexico City

Jose walked through the crowded tugurios street, wading through the crowds of poverty. He noticed a black-suited anglo standing out in the crowd, looking like a perfect mark, his suit standing out against the shirts and dirty jeans of the crowd. Thinking about hitting him, Jose decided to just head for the meetup.

Getting caught in the small stuff just isn't my thing any more. Yeah.

He headed down the dank callejón that Perot had directed him to. The alleyway seemed empty, except for a dumpster filled with sacks. Looking around, he noticed a small door in one of the buildings.
As he started to move towards it, he felt cold metal on the back of his neck. His reflexes shot for the holster on his belt, but another hand snaked out and grabbed it for him.
WHACK! A blow to the back of the head knocked him to the ground, and somebody pushed his hands behind his back. His face was pressed to a rotted milk carton. A Yanquis-accented voice spoke from above.

"Are you Jose?"

"Who wants to know?"

"Don't fuck me around, Jose. I don't liked being pissed off by a Mexican. I don't like your kind, but you are going to help us. Got that?"

"You ain't getting nothing out of me unless you take your fucking goons off me."
The pressure relented, and Jose scrambled to his feet, and spat. He looked up. The same anglo suit who'd stood out so obviously stood before him, flanked by two goons in camo bodysuits.

"Now, I think you know what we want."

"I know what I got. I got any kind of heat you want. I got rifles, grenades, MGs-"

"Cut the sales pitch, Jose. We want 400 assault rifles by next month. I don't know what kind of guns you fucking Mexis make, but you better get us the good ones. 'cause you see, Jose, I don't like being fucked over, and neither does our leader."

"400 rifles?" Jose whistled. "What kinda shit you guys up to? And whose paying, anyway"

"The Union Army ain't in the business of giving out state secrets. Tell me you can get the guns, Jose, or you ain't gonna even be a smear"

"'State secrets'? Yeah, what you say. I can get the guns, hombre. I get them, sure. But what are you Yanquis paying? I don't think you guys are gonna be paying pesos."

The anglo nodded. One of the goons flipped open the dumster and tore open one of the sacks. They were filled with white powder. Jose reached for the dumpster, but the other goon grabbed his arm. The anglo ran his fingers through the dust.

"This is top-quality shit. Angel dust, moonbeam, I dunno what you Mexis call it, but there's 20 sacks of 500 doses in this dumpster. That ought to be enough for anything. Payment on delivery."

"I ain't gonna pull together 400 RM4s together without an advance payment. Half now, half on delivery."

The anglo lauged loudly, in a distinctive, almost giggly way.
"No way, Jose. But I tell you what... as a sign of the UA's goodwill."
He grabbed a sack and tossed it at Jose. The force of catching it almost knocked Jose to the ground.

"Be seeing you round, Jose. We'll contact you on this."
The anglo dropped a radio on the ground, then jumped into the garbage truck that had just pulled up to take the dumpster away. Jose was left in the empty alley, staring at the radio and holding a sack of angel dust.

DuQuense

August 21st, 2004, 10:56 PM

OOC; as GBone as moderator has decided that GoB's areas are empty areas, from the Warmer wetter earth TL. In going back in filling in California's Reactions to the EVENT.

0600 hrs August 1st

It was hungry. The bright lights in the Sky had woken it a hour ago. It was prowling it's range looking for Breakfast, Something,food smelled from the South. It headed that way.

0620 just outside Medford California [on the Oregon border]

David Young was having Breakfast with his Wife and Son, John They had changed their farm over to Llamas and Alpacas, several years ago. It sure beat getting up before Dawn the Dairy operation had entailed. But this Morning there had been all that light, just before Dawn, It had gotten them up early. Suddenly they heard a racket out Side. The Animals were Squealing and Blacky was barking his fool head off. As David reached for the Winchester, he realized Blacky sounded scared. A Doberman/Great Dane Mix, Blacky had Barked down Mountain Lions, & Grizzlies. David put back the Winchester, and got the Thirty ought six. as John reached for the Shotgun Slugs.

It saw the Lamas, Smaller than the ones it usually hunted, and they weren't running away. It had killed two of them, when a Small {Wolfe?} started Barking at it. It didn't see any other of the pack. The Wolfe would have to wait to scavenge.

As David & his Son Raced around the side of the Barn, they couldn't believe their eyes, Some kind of a giant Bird, 12-13 feet high, a thousand pounds, attacking the herds, As David started Shooting, the bird turned and charged. as it neared John raised the shotgun, jammed the gun in it's mouth, and pulled both triggers.

As David ran toward the House and the first aid kit, he yelled for his Wife to call 9-11 and get a Ambulance and the Sheriff out here.

DuQuense

August 22nd, 2004, 07:22 AM

Septembre 28th

From the IM Ministry of Commerce
To the USM Ministry of Commerce

Please forward all necessary details and procedures for establishing a Legal Subsidiary company in Your Nation

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From the IM Costa Rico Canal Company
To All major NewsPapers in USM. [Contacted in person by agents]

Ad for the Employment Section

The IM Costa Rico Canal Company is seeking Workers for employment in Costa Rico, Construction workers, Demolition Experts, Cement Persons & Carpenters, Needed. many other positions, Avalible. Generous Benefits and Salary. Homestead Benefits at end of Contract. Please Apply at xxxxxxxxxxxxx.

=====================
From the North American Mag Lev Rail Corporation
To the The Tampico Herald, México Today, and The México City Times . [Contacted in person by agents]

Ad for the Public Notice Section of the Classified's.

The North American Mag Lev Rail Corporation, Is currently seeking Contractors to help build a Mag Lev Rail line from Tampico, to Mexico City. And from Tampico to Monterey. Please Apply at xxxxxxxxxxx.

From the Imperial Mexican Ministry of Energy
To the The Tampico Herald, México Today, and The México City Times . [Contacted in person by agents]

Ad for the Public Notice Section of the Classified's.

The Imperial Mexican Government Is currently seeking Contractors to help build a Couple of Power Plants in the Tampico Area. Please Apply at xxxxxxxxxxxxx

TheLoneAmigo

August 22nd, 2004, 09:33 AM

USM1 News, September 25th, 2004

Juan Sanchez: "In political news today, the House of Representatives passed the Mexico City Accord with the NAFTZ 98-12. The President signed the Accords in a special meeting with the ambassador from the NAFTZ. Hours after signing, a busload of tourists from Navarro became the first non-governmental visitors to visit the Mexican Empire. The Accord has secured the pre-event states of Mayapico, Yucatan, Honduras and Belize in return for accepting the Mexican Empire's claims to Costa Rica and Nicaragua.

One of the representatives opposing the treaty, Micheal Tianodos, spoke earlier today."

Micheal Tianodos(P-Former Nicaragua): "This treaty is a terrible loss for the thousands of Nicaraguans and Costa Ricans left homeless after the event. Giving up empty territorty that should be Mexican is unacceptable."

Juan Sanchez: "Micheal Tianodos will be unseated later this year with the redistribution of Representatives. I'll now go to Carla to see the economic effects of this treaty:"

Carla Manyanas: "Thank you, Juan. Stocks surged to a post-event high following the acceptance of the treaty, due to speculation of increased NAFTZ investment in Tampico and the USM. Several NAFTZ firms have announced plans for major construction efforts within Mexico, and the Costa Rica Canal Company has begun hiring Mexican workers today for construction of a new canal in Central America.
But the negative impact of this treaty has been felt most in the electronics sector. MCM and Tianodos Software both have announced plans huge layoffs due to the superiority of NAFTZ electronics. MCM stocks are trading currently at $0.05 a share. Both companies have called for the government to impose tariffs on electronic imports into Mexico. The Protectionists have supported this statement, though the Accord calls for a free trade agreement to be negotiated at some time in the future. Back to you, Juan"

Juan: "Thanks, Carla. And now to sport with Philipe..."

DuQuense

August 25th, 2004, 02:53 AM

September 10th Offices of Pan American Airship Corporation, San Francisco.

The President of the Company James Rickenbacker looked again at the Message on his desk. This looks like a decision for higher authority. He picked up the phone to make a Appointment.

Several hours later

Governor/President Brown was in a Conference call with Emperor Maximilian

" So I told James that I would get back to him shortly." "Well I'm in favor of It, Whe checked with the Hesperians, This has to do with that meltdown in 'Ethiopia' , Evidently they are putting up two of their Legions, that's why they wanted one of the ships to stop in Roma." " Oh Come on Juan I know you better than that, ?What do you have up your sleeve?" "It's just I was thinking we can do better than that. Maybe send a Marine Corp Troop Ship, to transport the Troops." "Great Idea, California will send a extra 30 Helicopters, doubling the complement. ?What ship did you have in Mind?" "Oh What else the ex USMC Ship Tripoli, and I don't think the Freighters should go empty. The Truck Farms in south California & Sonora are still Hurting" "Great Idea, The Farmers will love the Idea, so will the Media."

DuQuense

August 26th, 2004, 10:19 PM

Septembre 23rd

Colonel Von Helsing was headed Home. the Airship had taken on new supplies of liquid Hydrogen in Rome De Sud, and Picked up, Assistant Sec of State Wolfitz, from the Confederate Southwestern Republic. The Airship had taken him to the conference in Genoa, and then left him among the other Diplomats in Rome to observe the war. The plan was to drop him off in New Orleans, Then proceed west to home. This time She wouldn't have to swing south over Panama to avoid the USM.

There was a Diplomatic mission in Mexico City, Negotiating a Treaty. After the Disaster of the Canaries, She hoped that there wouldn't be any more fighting. 25 planes lost to 35 enemies. She supposed it was a Victory, but with kill ratios like that, It felt more like a Defeat.

She had a Diplomatic Team from Hesperia to open a Consulate in San Diego, along with one that hoped to open Relations with the USM. There was also a Diplomatic Mission from Songhai, That wanted to Open Relations with Various North American Nations.

DuQuense

August 27th, 2004, 03:42 AM

Monday Oct 4th Boeing-Curtis Aircraft Company, Phoenix, Arizona.

Jon Smith head of Research, Opened his E-mail.

From Robert Brown Aircraft Evaluation Office Mexican Air Force
To Jonathan Smith, head of Research, Boeing-Curtis Aircraft Company, Phoenix, Arizona.

Jon, find attached the After Action Reports [Unclassified] regarding the Fighters role in the Carnarie's Campaign. Why don't you pry that Genius of a wife of yours, out of her Cubicle and let her look over them.
Remember our Sunday picnic, 1500 hr, Dress Nice. Bob.

A few minutes later Mary was reading the message over Jon's Shoulder. "Well Mary, do you remember any picnic scheduled for Sunday?. And ?what is this?, Dress Nice." Oh men, ?what would you do with out us?. He evidently has the full Classified version He wants to show us. And there is going to be some Important Company."

DuQuense

August 28th, 2004, 02:30 PM

Octobre 4th Morning Sacramento Governors Mansion

Governor Brown watched as his Campaign manager entered the office. "Well Tom, You wanted to see me" Don't give me that , Jerry You know why I'm here." Well Yes. It's just a new world, new chances." But, Jerry it's not all sweetness and Peace." "You have been spending political capital, time to put some back in the bank."

Evening State Capitol Building

Ladies & Gentlemen, A Man most of you know {the amount of money his smokers Union has dumped in all our campaigns, whe better know him} whose qualifications speak for themselves, { I Wish} With a Degree in Aguculture Science from Los Angles College, A masters in Business from Mexico City University, and a law Degree from Stanford. I Nominate Doctor Stratha, as Secretary of Aguculture.

Leej

September 1st, 2004, 12:26 PM

As thats only when rationally things could be sorted.

Quite a large number of the carribean community of the commonwealth sets out (without government backing) and colonises Jamaica declaring themselves a sovreign Commonwealth nation

Back in New England after lengthy debates and uncertainties prince Paul (the 3rd son of the King and the next in line for the crown transported with the event) is crowned King of all the English, Scotish, French, Irish and Dutch.

TheLoneAmigo

September 6th, 2004, 04:04 AM

The first meeting of the NFX board has proceeded well, and construction has begun on the site of the old Tampico Stock Exchange for the housing of the Finacial Exchange of North America.

Exchange rates have been officially established between the nations of North America, and trade is booming. The Mexican motor industry hass been revitalized by the production of new fuel-cell based models, bringing the Mexican motorcraft industry into contention with those of more advanced nations.

In more dire straights is the Mexican computator sector. Retooling to produce nanoscale processors has been taking longer than expected, and more Mexican citizens are now relying on imports from New Saxonland or the NAFTZ. On the other hand, a new Mexican software company, Cambio Ahora!, has capitalized on the incompatible computer formats and is producing high-quality compatibility software.

-A Living History of Post-Event Mexico
Gotiwaja Alvardez, Tampico PressLink, (c) 2056

DuQuense

September 6th, 2004, 08:55 AM

Octobre 5th Office of Qwerty Computers, San Francisco.

[Snippet of a Discussion]

..........Gentlemen It's time to face facts, The Event happened. The Insurance Companies are calling it a 'Act of God". Whe all know that means they ain't going to pay. Our HeadQuarters, whether back in Old Mexico City, Atlanta, New York, Or Montreal, aren't here any more. Now whe have a Edge on the Competition, in USM, SCR, & The SRA. Whe are Even with the Commonwealth, But behind the SaxLanders. But if whe don't do Something, whe will Lose out.

Remember whe were just the Extra Plants and Branch Offices for most of our Companies, Even Republic Computers here lost most of it's Plants, as they were up in Seattle. While whe do have Engineers working round the Clock trying to reverse engineer, the samples of other Mosaic Areas Computers & Software, from around the World. It isn't coming fast enuff, to save us.

Now the Representives from, MCM , and Tianodos Software, Realize that between us Whe own a Controlling interest in their Companies, Due to the tremendous drop their stocks took recently. Now I've talked to the Trade Zone Commissioners, from the Empire & the Republic, Both of them were here when the EVENT occurred. They have agreed to recommend approval of the Following.

Whe will Merge the Assets of the Five Computer Companies & the Six Software Firms here today. Then whe will spin Off two Computer Firms & two Software Firms. Mexican Computer Management, & Republic Computers. And Tianodos Software, & Qwerty Software. This will be a Stock Trade Deal, with the Stock being traded on a one old Certificate, for four new shares, At July 30th Closing Bell Prices.

Now It means close to 100 million in Upgrading Equipment, across the three Countries, and I think whe can get the Financing from .........................

DuQuense

September 6th, 2004, 08:38 PM

Ignore My previous posts about NA 4 Whe now have a Active player in the Game, to play against.

August 1st 0459 hrs just outside Medford California [on the Oregon border]

Carl Johnson was a Reserve Member of the Air Guard, In order to get in some practice time before having to work later, he had taken off at 0430 for a hours flight. When he saw the Lights just north of him, He radioed air Control and turned his plane north to investigate. As he passed the line were the lights had been he saw a little town ahead, a minute later he identified it as Medford. checking his Compass he saw he was flying due south. Turning around, and heading due north, he tried again. It would take a Dozen try's before he gave up, Radioing Air Control with the Results. Johnson turned for Home.

1200 hrs Military headquarters Sacramento California.

The reports were all the same. All attempts to pass the Barrier around the Oregon Territory had meet with the same result. No Matter the Angle you approached, you returned at a exact 180 degree recepical. The wierdess thing was it only affected people. Animals crossed with no problem, and a unmanned probe had passed, televising pictures of a Empty Land.

August 15th

Most of the Curiosity seekers had left. A few children stilled played with it, and the local high schooler had started using it in a 'Spin the Bottle Game'

Octobre 1st 0459 hrs

Carl Johnson was practicing again when the Lights Reappeared. Flying north again he keep his eye on his Compass. As he passed the Barrier and continued North, He Realized the Border was Down. Turning around manually, He headed south at full throttle. Radioing Air Control with the news.

0510 hrs.

Carl Johnson had been joined by several dozen other planes, while on the ground the first reponce units were taking up positions along the Border. Remembering their own confusion, More to keep anyone from wandering into unknown territory than in expectation of any attack.

DuQuense

September 9th, 2004, 07:31 AM

Sunday Octobre 11th Robert Brown's residence
From Robert Brown Aircraft Evaluation Office Mexican Air Force
To Jonathan Smith, head of Research, Boeing-Curtis Aircraft Company, Phoenix, Arizona

Jonathan Smith arrived at the Picnic wearing a new Suit, Beside him his Wife had a new Dress. Right up to the time He walked in the Door he wasn't sure if it was necessary. As He entered he saw his opposite number from the Langley-Hughes Airship Corporation, Then he saw who was standing talking to his Host. He and his wife came to attention, and almost saluted, till they recalled they were now civilians, Old Habits are the Hardest to Break. As he reached out to shake hands with Admiral Powell & General Fremont, he could feel his Wife's, unspoken smirk. Told You So.

Admiral Powell Started the Ball Rolling, " Major General Brown" Jon's & Mary's ears perked up as they heard of their friend's promotion , "tells me the two of You are a Genius level as a team. Lets hear what You came up with from the Reports.

Jon looked at Mary, and rose to his Feet, He was the People part of the Team, Mary was the Tech wizard. " Whe Lost, Whe read Colonel Von Helsing report , talking about Life Lessons, and the path whe took. At the Time and Given the circumstances of our old world, Our decidison had Sense, But Our time line had it easy, dispute soon of the terrible things. Whe went up against 30 year old Obsolete [By their's and many other's of the new Time lines] Planes, at close to 2-1 odds and still lost half our Planes. If Our Pilots hadn't been so highly trained, and the Moroccan's, basically Combat novices, They would have wiped us out. On the Other Hand the Airships Defenses seem to have come as a Surprise to them. But given the number of Observers, of the Moroccan War It won't be a surprise next time."

" Now I don't Know exactly what the Classified portions will show, Probably just fill in the Details. So Mary here has the Good News." "Gentlemen, Ever Since Whe learned what the EVENT was, not how or why, but what, Whe have been reaching out for Information. Whe were one of the First to Get our 'Weather Satalites' back operational, but lots of the other nations have been putting up their own. **[ooc; Following for ASBs only, not for nations] Whe have been Borrowing some of them.** to supplement our missing ComMesh. It appears that Britain Had a similar computer network, only they called their's the Web. Several of the Other Countries had similar, but whe keep running into Cultural-Technical Problems with them." The British have been the Easiest to Pick. *

Whe Had down loaded Realms of Info Most of it Generalist, on their world's Aerodynamics & Designs," General Fremont interrupted, "Excatlly who is this Whe, You Mentioned." " Oh Several Friends in the Aero/Computer/ and Intelligence Service, [Remembering] Sir." " I take it these aren't the Senior level People, who report up the Ladder. I think whe need a talk with our Intell Services." The three Military Men exchanged a Look. "Go on Mrs." " Well [Wondering how bad she had fallen on her sword] Super Sonic appears rather Simple, Brute Force, thru the Sonic Barrier, and some design problems with things like air Flow and skin Turbulence." The Interesting things happen with Hypersonic speeds and a Thermal Barrier. The first Hyper plane in Britons Time line carried 1&1/2 time its weight in fuel and burned it all in 85 seconds to reach mach 6."

She Saw the men give each other a look, "Don't worry gentlemen the fuel problem is solvable." 'Even better Whe Have Tesla. or more important Bill Jones. It appears in Most time lines that had Him, Tesla was Dismissed as a Crank, with weird Notes. In ours Tesla had Bill Jones as a Assistant, who keep him in Line, and sensible." Whe have a few Ideas, that may Work."

She sat Down as Steve Jobs the Head of Research at Langley-Hughes rose. Whe also have some good News, Whe have been in Contact with several Researchers in New Saxon Land. The Saxlanders have Shown us where we were going wrong in our Non Carbon Buckytube efforts. As you know Bucktubes are carbon molocues in a tubular lattice. The problem has been the brittleness of the tubes. The longer the tube spun into fiber the stronger, whe have been trying to wrap the tube around a strand of metal to prevent breaking. They Solved this a long time ago. Twice the Strength for half the Weight." " Second, Someone feed the latest several theories on how the power transmitters work into one of their math Computers. They say the Computer almost laughed at it. Our 300 Km limit is some kind of a Flaw, they say there is no reason why the transmitters shouldn't have a 300.000 km range." As he sat Down the Other Guests were just sitting there dreaming about what World Wide Range would mean.

General Fremont closed the Session. "General Brown was right, You are the Team whe Need. Our Governments have Ships around the World, Buying Jets, and there Plans, as well as any other Blueprints for the Machines to make the Machines. Whe also have Several Trade Teams, with Aeronautic engineers,arriving , including teams from the USM's Air industry. Whe are putting You all at a Base in Sonora, to Build a NAFTZ JET. Or decide which whe should buy."

* Hack