| [IC] King Andrei Of Stoinia State Visit To Emerald |
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It was a very clear day in Copenhagen, but King Joshua VII was tired due to never being able to sleep because of the Civil War requiring his full attention as Head of the Armed Forces. He ate his usual breakfast of Scrambled Eggs with bacon and showered. He put on his modified service uniform as that was the nicest thing he owned. His uniform made of dark greens and crown over the rank badge on the left shoulder and the patch and name of his former command, the battleship ERNS Emral BB-19 on the other. He put on his service holster and holstered his pistol. He did some minor research on King Andrei and he then left his temporary home in Copenhagen in his personal car, but after Hawk, he was escorted by the Royal Guard and Copenhagen Police.
Thankfully the Edward Military Complex wasn't far, the Complex began as a simple Fort and Port before it was slowly upgraded over time. As Joshua entered the Complex he passed the Soldier Memorial, where fallen soldiers were buried with their comrades from previous wars, and saw multiple flag covered coffins entering the Memorial. He saw the 3rd Fleet anchored off the coast and Joshua could see the Emral from his car and smiled. He finally arrived at the Airstrip where, currently, foreign diplomats and heads of state land along with where foreign dead are transported back to their home countries. As he exited his car the Royal Guard got in formation as the Flag Officers held the Emeraldian and Union Flags. As he waited he saw two helicopters lift off, their destination unknown to Joshua.
The King's Condor landed as smooth as ever. Though instead of a full ceremony, Andrei had requested his Guard to tone down the ceremonial presentation. He wasn't going to greet the monarch whose country had been nuked recently. Instead he simply stepped out the plane after two of his guardsmen. He was dressed in his military uniform boasting gilded red sash. Normally he'd refrain from his military uniform, but he was here to discuss military matters and he was the active head of the Stoinian military. Throughout his service in Spiras and Earamia, he had more than earned the nickname of the Tarnian Lion if not a bit rebellious at the time. However, he brought an even bouquet of flowers with him. As he approached King Joshua, he gave the monarch a firm handshake.
- "Your Majesty, it's with a heavy heart that I came here to your country under these horrific circumstances. I know all too well that these flowers won't bring back the dead, but as soon as I found out of a military cemetery so close-by, it was my duty as a veteran to bring flowers for the fallen. I hope I bring some honour to the fallen that way." Pacifica: Myria, Sallodesia, Stoinia • A1-0: Stoinian Star Kingdom • Aurora: Kingdom of Threnebor
"Hopefully" Joshua said as he looked at even more flag draped coffins entering the memorial. All those sons, daughters, and fathers who never made it home. His Great Uncle Lucas, a sailor himself, and who he never knew, went missing in 1945 on board the Carrier ERNS Jason I CV-10, but he heard stories.
"Anyhow, Welcome to Emerald, I took it upon myself to increase security after Hawk." He and Andrei walked over to a ET-17 "Lion" Armoured Transport, which had proved its worth in Spiras and was very popular amongst the Army for its overall speed and good armour. This one had WF flags painted on both sides and was equipped with a CE-85C MG. " As you can see, I'm taking no chances. This specific transport has been modified for Diplomats, like the Ryccian Ambassador to the Union. My Royal Guards will follow in Armoured cars, where do you want your Guardsmen? We are currently strapped for military vehicles, due to many of them being on the front lines." He saw a medical transport plane land. More wounded, Joshua thought, but from what front or was it another "accident" with Jet Fuel.
- "Have them join your Royal Guards. Maybe they can learn a thing or two from yours next time I get myself into a hot zone."
He then entered the armoured transport as he directed his Guardsmen to join Joshua's. - "It's best not too dwell too much on those dark thoughts." King Andrei replied, recognizing the look of King Joshua. It wouldn't get any easier for neither of them, but this was now part of their world whether they want it or not. He would try to to lighten the mood and redirect Joshua's attention to something more cheerful. - "I must say... These are quite comfy. Never thought I'd actually be inside one of these one day. Always too focused on destroying them I'm afraid. Alas time change... No time to waste then, how have your officers experienced the Stoinian intervention?" Pacifica: Myria, Sallodesia, Stoinia • A1-0: Stoinian Star Kingdom • Aurora: Kingdom of Threnebor
"Many of them were overjoyed when they heard that Stoinia was gonna get involved, some however, said that we didn't need the Stoinians. Many officers and even their own troops were confused, while yes, the Nationalists looked like they were losing, they were actually completely mopping the floor with our infantry while our armour struggled to keep up, so I would say the Stoinians were very helpful, especially with dealing with the DFN in Spiras."
They passed through a town, most likely Jasonia. Joshua could see the Colradia River on the outskirts. "Oh I forgot to tell you where we are heading. We are heading to Kingston, Centralia. Its where our diplomats head currently and where the Starhawk Pact has its HQ."
- "It's a bit ironic for us. We once denounced the Spirarian government, yet here we are defending them thirty years later. Funny how the world is able to change. I'm glad our intervention is welcomed mostly unlike some other problematic nations."
King Andrei referenced the Ryccian airplanes that had ignored Stoinian warnings with Union support. - "As for your Starhawk Pact, I believe the Concordia Entente will be a better long term partner. Despite our differences, we can still work together." Pacifica: Myria, Sallodesia, Stoinia • A1-0: Stoinian Star Kingdom • Aurora: Kingdom of Threnebor
"I also think that the Entente is something more long term, but thats forgetting the reason why the Starhawk Pact was founded in the First place, the protection of Denvari based and Denvari related cultures and to see these cultures succeed. Eggraria is the only exception to that rule, only being a socialist nation."
"So, what are your thoughts on post war Emerald and Denver, along with Spiras? I was envisioning military advisors and restructuring of Union and Spirasian forces." After he said that, Joshua saw the Centralian Capital, Kingston. This city had been founded as Centralton sometime in 700's before being renamed in 1985 following the death of King Jason II, Joshua's Great-Grandfather. King Jason II would have one of the longest reigns as an Emeraldian king and is considered the Father of the Union. Joshua barely remembers him, but he heard plenty of stories from his father. As the Armoured Transport got closer, he could see the Jason II memorial in Centralia and smiled. He also saw the large amounts of Stoinian flags, and remembered Centralias rather large expat community of Stoinians(OOC: Stoic, I hope this is okay with you).
- "I understand, though I fear its foundation might be a bit fragile so recently after the war. Alas that's why I'm hear... To establish efforts to prevent that from happening. Yes, the military training an restructuring would be essential to you military forces but Stoinia intends to do more than just that. I've also consulted with my officers and they said that some hardware renewal are also required for which we'll also gladly help. Your nation has seen destruction again and Stoinia will help in the rebuilding efforts. A few months ago, Prime Minister Vlaicu added 2 billion Dinars to our efforts for international aid. Spiras has received some of that money already, but from that fund we'll help rebuild Emerald-Denver and Spiras. I'm sure other Pacifica nations will join our efforts to help rebuild your nation."
King Andrei stepped out from the armoured car and saw the Jason II memorial in front of him. As he saw the many Stoinian flags waved above the masses. Andrei went to speak to the expat community as the kindhearted King he always was. Finally he spoke to them while shaking hands with them. - "I'm pleased to see our Stoinian spirit hasn't shattered with our communities overseas. Fear not my fellow compatriots, for Stoinia will help rebuild this nation in the image that you all have come to love." He then returned back to King Joshua as he bid his regards to the Stoinian community. - "Back to military matters now. Stoinia would gladly give a hand with military advisors. However I also believe that in these modern days, militaries should work together. Stoinian air bases who will operate jointly with Union and Spirasian forces. Following a recent call from President Smith, he also expressed his interests to help build and operate such military bases. Our joint training exercise has proven to be a valuable lesson, one which we intend to teach your nation as well as Spiras and Nova Colradia as well. Not by giving you lectures, but by operating beside you." Pacifica: Myria, Sallodesia, Stoinia • A1-0: Stoinian Star Kingdom • Aurora: Kingdom of Threnebor
"I sure hope other nations support Emerald and Denver's reconstruction. I would hardly call the Starhawk Pact fragile, just that it currently is very weak."
As he stepped out of the armoured car, he saw the massive crowd. "Well that's not surprising" he thought. He saw the Starhawk pacts HQ and remembered that only a few guards could come inside. He walked over to the Captain of the 3rd Royal Guard Brigade. "Captain Streams, I hope you can keep the Brigade in line" CR: "You know me your majesty, I can keep the Brigade in line in my sleep. Why do you ask?" "I need two of your best men to come with me." CR: "Ok..., Lt. Rousteu(OOC: not related to the Spirasian Premier) and Sgt. Keller! Come here!" LR and SK:"Yes, Sir?" "I need you both to come inside with me and as the most experienced guardsmen, I need you." Joshua walks back to Armoured Car where Andrei walks up to him. "That does sound like a solid idea. I will admit some Emeraldian Officers wanted todo training exercises but the Denverian Military always avoided the idea. Speaking of which, what will the Proposed Training Exercise Entail? Oh and before I forget, to head inside, you'll need to bring two of your own guardsmen."
King Andrei turned back to his men and spoke in Tarnian to his guards.
- "Get me Lieutenant Sandulescu and First Sergeant Pițurcă." The two guardsmen soon came to each of the King's flank. He then turned back to King Joshua as he followed him inside the building. - "I believe in the case of the Union it would be on multiple facets. For starters an update of modern equipment and modern tactics for them. Our fifth generation fighters are well renowned for their prowess, though with technological development new tactics arose. The training exercises will aim to teach you such applications. Warfare is always changing and we must always keep up to date. In addition, concrete fail-safes to prevent the stealing of military hardware. This can take the form of multiple stages of war-games between our respective forces as well as joint teams against one another. Practice makes perfect after all. With the military bases performing joint operations in the long term." Pacifica: Myria, Sallodesia, Stoinia • A1-0: Stoinian Star Kingdom • Aurora: Kingdom of Threnebor
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