Re: Yingdala
Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2020 8:44 pm
Red Dragon Fleet Sets Sail for Vascania as Ministry of War Announces Development of Aircraft Carrier
Red Dragon fleet sails for Vascanian waters (OOC Source: EastDay.com)
The Elephant trumpets in the Far East and the Dragon is heeding its call! Upon learning that outside forces have intervened in a regional dispute, His Imperial Majesty the Son of Heaven ordered the Red Dragon Fleet, responsible for southern seas, dispatched to Vascania to fulfill the letter and spirit of the Zoo Alliance. The fleet, made up of some of the most advanced pieces of naval hardware in Terra, will serve to assist Vascania in its defense and send a message that not only is the Zoo Alliance credible, but that non-regional forces (aka the West) should stay out of Vascania and Dovani. More than that, the Red Dragon Fleet's appearance before Deltarian ships will demonstrate the increased tensions between the two powers - necessitating a new need for defensive preparations.
Yingdala is duty bound to come to Vascania's aid according to the Zoo Alliance. While Vascania may have overreacted during what should have been a purely diplomatic dispute, attacks on its vessels triggered the mutual defense clause of the Zoo Alliance treaty. Naturally, all of the Zoo Alliance are bound to respond and assist Vascania, including the Jelbic Khaganate, which sits right on the border of Deltaria. Regardless, the Zoo Alliance should be prepared, as they have conducted invasion exercises of Vascania before, including defense against Deltarian naval vessels. The Red Dragon Fleet's appearance in Vascanian waters should strike fear in the hearts of armed forces of Deltaria, Medina, and Liore.
Beyond fear, Yingdala does, above all, seek a peaceful resolution to the brewing conflict. After all, the Grand Union has provided generous economic and military aid to Liore and Medina in the past and is a formal ally of Vascania. Thus, Yingdala is in a unique place to broker peace. It is said that the Minister of Rites and Education has reached out to his counterparts in the three nations, even offering that the Son of Heaven himself travel to all three countries to broker peace.
To complement these diplomatic efforts, the Ministry of War, per the request of the Son of Heaven, ordered the Red Dragon Fleet to avoid conflict, aid all those who may suffer casualties, and only attack if attacked - which includes helping the Vascanian Navy if attacked. The goal of the fleet, according to the Ministry of War, is to bring about the swift end to the issue, not to exacerbate it.
However, the conflict int he Far East and Deltaria's involvement has necessitated a new policy for Tian'an: developing an aircraft carrier. These vessels are often used in ways to project power and create an offensive advantage. Despite this, the Ministry of War is adamant that aircraft carriers are critical defense tools that can assist allies when there is little to no access to air fields. While development will take time, money, and manpower, Yingdala appears intent on its ambition.
The question now is if Deltaria will provoke further conflict, allowing the so-called "cold" war to remain as such, or if it will make it "hot". The choice is Deltaria's. May Heaven allow peace to reign.
Red Dragon fleet sails for Vascanian waters (OOC Source: EastDay.com)
The Elephant trumpets in the Far East and the Dragon is heeding its call! Upon learning that outside forces have intervened in a regional dispute, His Imperial Majesty the Son of Heaven ordered the Red Dragon Fleet, responsible for southern seas, dispatched to Vascania to fulfill the letter and spirit of the Zoo Alliance. The fleet, made up of some of the most advanced pieces of naval hardware in Terra, will serve to assist Vascania in its defense and send a message that not only is the Zoo Alliance credible, but that non-regional forces (aka the West) should stay out of Vascania and Dovani. More than that, the Red Dragon Fleet's appearance before Deltarian ships will demonstrate the increased tensions between the two powers - necessitating a new need for defensive preparations.
Yingdala is duty bound to come to Vascania's aid according to the Zoo Alliance. While Vascania may have overreacted during what should have been a purely diplomatic dispute, attacks on its vessels triggered the mutual defense clause of the Zoo Alliance treaty. Naturally, all of the Zoo Alliance are bound to respond and assist Vascania, including the Jelbic Khaganate, which sits right on the border of Deltaria. Regardless, the Zoo Alliance should be prepared, as they have conducted invasion exercises of Vascania before, including defense against Deltarian naval vessels. The Red Dragon Fleet's appearance in Vascanian waters should strike fear in the hearts of armed forces of Deltaria, Medina, and Liore.
Beyond fear, Yingdala does, above all, seek a peaceful resolution to the brewing conflict. After all, the Grand Union has provided generous economic and military aid to Liore and Medina in the past and is a formal ally of Vascania. Thus, Yingdala is in a unique place to broker peace. It is said that the Minister of Rites and Education has reached out to his counterparts in the three nations, even offering that the Son of Heaven himself travel to all three countries to broker peace.
To complement these diplomatic efforts, the Ministry of War, per the request of the Son of Heaven, ordered the Red Dragon Fleet to avoid conflict, aid all those who may suffer casualties, and only attack if attacked - which includes helping the Vascanian Navy if attacked. The goal of the fleet, according to the Ministry of War, is to bring about the swift end to the issue, not to exacerbate it.
However, the conflict int he Far East and Deltaria's involvement has necessitated a new policy for Tian'an: developing an aircraft carrier. These vessels are often used in ways to project power and create an offensive advantage. Despite this, the Ministry of War is adamant that aircraft carriers are critical defense tools that can assist allies when there is little to no access to air fields. While development will take time, money, and manpower, Yingdala appears intent on its ambition.
The question now is if Deltaria will provoke further conflict, allowing the so-called "cold" war to remain as such, or if it will make it "hot". The choice is Deltaria's. May Heaven allow peace to reign.