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The Second War Between the States
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The Wilderness did not go well. The Confederate forces managed, though with great difficulty, to entrap the Union army in a ring of fire which closed in on the troops in an image of destruction unheard of previously in the War. The battle had an incredible impact on the population of the North. When mothers and fathers realized their sons had died under the merciless flames set by Southern hands, they no longer desired to keep “people like that” in their beloved Union. The peace treaty was shortly to follow.
But, in the end, both the USA and the CSA had the same national history, and similar desires, goals, and concerns. By 1875, a defensive pact was established between the two nations. Technology was shared and developed, the War soon became forgotten. Even the abhorred slavery issue died off with the development of technologies which led the institution of slavery into retirement. Machines could complete the tasks slaves had done in shorter times and without food and housing.
The continent of North America boomed. World War I came and went, Russia turned communist, and World War II left the world in ruins – except for the USA and the CSA.
The shared technology system worked for both nations – until the USA discovered stealth technology. This, the northern nation decided, should not be shared. In the end, they thought, even the South might be a potential enemy. And, when the CSA learned of this violation of the treaty, the South did, indeed, become an enemy. Obviously, there were issues unresolved in the last War between them. Such issues would be resolved now.
United States of America
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IMMEDIATE SSSSSSSSSSS
O 041122ZJUL99
Fr: ComSecondFlt Boston
To: CTF 21.1 ACC
CTG 22.21 ADS
CTG 22.22 AES
CSG 24.44 AFU
SECRET // N41279
Subj: Hostilities CSA
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Due to the failure of Defense Pact negotiations between the USA and CSA, the latter has declared all treaties void. To ensure the security of USA, strike against primary naval facility CAS deemed crucial.
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TF 21.1 is ordered underway immediately. Escort Amphibs to location within striking distance of Norfolk and land Marines via V-22 at same. Intercept any CSA naval shipping encountered. TG 22.21 is to patrol East of Boston as picket for CSA CVBG currently conducting operations in the mid-Atlantic. TG 22.22 is to patrol the Gulf of Main against sub activity. SG 24.44 is to move inshore Virginia and conduct TLAM strikes against NAS Oceana as A/C suppression for V-22 operations. Units of USAF are available for a/c suppression Virginia.
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Intell Report: CSA is aware of naval activity. Expect hostile naval units to attempt interception of the mission. Some air/sub activity is expected. It is possible that CSA CVBG may make landfall prior to Amphib mission start.
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Ensure Amphibious landing is conducted with 70% of MarFor. If CSA CV attempts interception of mission, make all attempts to eliminate same. All CSA shipping is considered hostile at OpStart.
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Readiness level: Warning Red, Weapons Free.
DECL/OADR
O 041122ZJUL99
Victory Conditions [Spoiler]:
- Deploy 20 Osprey over Norfolk
- Destroy Norfolk HQ
- Sink CV Saratoga
- Protect Boston HQ
- Protect CVN Roosevelt
Confederate States of America
IMMEDIATE SSSSSSSSSSS
O 041413ZJUL99
Fr: ComFirstFlt Norfolk
To: CTF 11.1 zwc
CTG 12.21 zvs
CTG 12.22 zts
CTG 16.32 zsu
SECRET // N41270
Subj: Hostilities USA
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Due to violations of the Defense Pact by the USA, NSC has issued DefCon Two Alert. Hostile response from USA is imminent. As a defensive measure, Saratoga BG TF 11.1 is ordered to home waters expedite.
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TF 11.1 is ordered to Gulf of Maine to conduct strike/MarFor landing at Boston. Ensure that 70% of MarFor V-22 is available for landing zone. Any USA NavShips encountered are to be considered hostile. TG 12.21 and 12.22 are to move inshore Norfolk as a defensive measure against probable USA movements in Chesapeake Bay. SG 16.32 is to enter the Gulf of Maine and conduct ASuW prior to the arrival of the Saratoga group. CSAF units are available for base suppression of Boston Zone.
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Intell Report: USA BG underway Boston. Destination is unknown. Expect air and submarine activity.
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Ensure amphibious landing is conducted with 70% of MarFor. If USA CV attempts interception of mission, make all attempts to eliminate same. All USA shipping is considered hostile at OpStart.
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Readiness level: Warning Red, Weapons Free.
DECL/OADR
O 041413ZJUL99
Victory Conditions [Spoiler]:
- Deploy 20 Osprey over Boston
- Destroy Boston HQ
- Sink CVN Roosevelt
- Protect Norfolk HQ
- Protect CV Saratoga
Author: Herman Hum
The Second War Between the States
HDS II NACV\2nd_War.SCN
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