| From: | Doctor Doom <JCH8169@*****.TAMU.EDU> |
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| Subject: | The Coming of the Storm... |
| Date: | Sun, 18 Apr 1993 17:22:20 -0500 |
possess sufficient merit to hearken to:
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--April __, 2054--
SHADOWS: This is Joe Shadows, reporting live for National Network from Kiel,
Germany. Well, it looks official, here: Germany has finally declared war on
the nation of Omega Island. Kaiser Frederick IV said this before the
Reichsrat, the upper house of the German Parliament, :
"We have spoken in the international community out several times that this
nation is merely a plaything of corporate interests. We warned of the
possible consequences of permitting such an abomination to be recognized.
And now we are the victims of an unprovoked attack by this upstart state.
Therefore, in response to this criminal act, we intend to remove this
villainous group from power. It is our wish that we should establish the
legitimate government on Omega, as expressed by the resistance forces
under the command of Herr Jacob Marcus."
Here, in Kiel, activity has been pretty much around the clock. The base of the
Imperial Navy has been closed due to security reasons, but from our position we
can see smoke rising from the stacks on several of the warships here, obviously
meaning they intend to set sail. I'm sorry we can't show you any pictures, but
I've been told by authorities that it is a matter of state security.
What I can tell you is that several craft have already left, and some of the
bigger ships are getting up steam to depart. I imagine in a few hours the
entire fleet shall be on its way to the open sea. Back to you, Sheila.
SHEILA: Thank you, Shadows. Now, for the international reaction to these
events, let's go on over to Kirstin McClellan, at the United Nations. Kirstin?
KIRSTIN: Thank you, Sheila. Well, today, the German delegation has announced
its intentions to move against Omega, and challenged the rest of the members to
follow its lead, especially UCAS, Great Britain, and Japan.
Due to the allegations of corruption directed at the UCAS Ambassador, General
Trevor, the UCAS government appears not to get overly involved until it has
more information, and does a little house cleaning. Both the Empire of Japan
and the United Kingdom have expressed support for Germany's actions, but have
not, as yet, offered assistance.
Before Omega Island could counter Germany's move, Ambassador Kurt von Halde
read a message from the Leader of the resistance, Jacob Marcus. Here are some
excerpts:
"People of the world, hear me! The government of Omega Island is a farce.
Just examine the important people in this so called government. True,
the president of Omega is a local man named Michael Jamain, but does he
have any real power? NO!!!!! He is but a pawn used to give this
government a veil of legitimacy. The true power lies in the hands of a
group of shady corporate execs and corrupt members of the UCAS military..."
"...These people are using the government as a front for the conspiracy
they have been a part of for years now. They refuse to release information
on their mysterious satellite project for reasons of National Security.
They are the real power behind the government, and have arranged to have
many of their own employees elected to legislative positions. As I stated
before, they control the government, not the president. They are guilty of
conspiracy and have shady pasts. They have probably committed more crimes
than anyone even suspects. How can this sham dare to call itself a
government! The People's Liberation Army exists to correct this, and place
a true governing body in power. We urge that all world governments place
immediate sanctions on these criminals who pretend to speak for the people
until they are removed from power."
The reactions were many and varied, but most were moved by this articulate plea
from the freedom fighter leader. Condemnation of the tiny nation was felt
throughout the Assembly Hall. No one save the Omega Island delegation
themselves objected.
So there you have it, Omega Island has, despite its best efforts, remained a
topic of controversy here at the U.N. Following the German delegation's
angrily storming out of the auditorium yesterday, they have made it clear that
they mean to take military action against the little state. This is Kirstin
McClellan, reporting live for National News, from the United Nations.
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-- Doctor Doom <17:09:20/18-APR-54>
>>>>>[ Well, it's official...war. What this'll mean for our guys on Omega
Island. ]<<<<<
-- Hangtime <17:09:59/04-18-54>
>>>>>[ More importantly, Hangtime, is how the Big Three are gonna react.
I'd
pay good money to see the looks on their faces, although a verbal reaction wil
do. ]<<<<<
-- Jack Hack <17:10:17/04-18-54>
>>>>>[ What about the state of the German Navy? What's it like?
]<<<<<
-- Sonic Boom <17:10:32/04-18-54>
>>>>>[ Well, according to my sources, and Doom can either confirm or deny
this,
following the EuroWar, the Germans really got into a serious build-up of
military hardwarre, and they've gone to great lengths to keep this machine on
the cutting edge of technology...mighty scary. ]<<<<<
-- Jack Hack <17:11:00/04-18-54>
>>>>>[ The emotions of this occasion necessitate relying upon the Bard for
expression of my sentiments:
"Rise up Black Vengeance from thy hell!"
-- Othello
"O! For a Muse of fire, that would ascend
The brightest heaven of invention!
A kingdom for a stage, princes to act,
And monarchs to behold the swelling scene!"
"One more, unto the breach, dear friends, once more;
Or close the wall up with our English dead!"
-- King Henery V ]<<<<<
-- Doctor Doom <17:11:31/18-APR-54>
>>>>>[ Well, there he goes. "Once more unto" I believe I
correctly predicted
it, eh, guys? ]<<<<<
-- Sonic Boom <17:12:07/04-18-54>
>>>>>[ Okay, Hangtime, you win. We'll pay for dinner tonight.
]<<<<<
-- Jack Hack <17:12:21/04-18-54>
>>>>>[ Does anyone hear "Ride of the Valkyries"?
]<<<<<
-- Hangtime <17:12:59/04-18-54>
