Capt Wolf Posted August 17, 2020 July-August 620. Vol 5, Special Edition OLEON INVADES TERRAVERSA! Kings Port is shrouded in the smoky haze of battle as a fleet of Oleon’s 25 largest ships sailed into the harbor and opened fire on the port’s fortifications. Five ships that were already here with the RNTC are helping shelter dozens of long boats ferry hundreds of bluecoated soldiers to shore. Flashes of cannon fire from the Oleon ships and the fortresses that protect our city continually illuminate the haze as our local regiments make preparations to repel the invaders. Meanwhile, reports from smaller settlements around the island tell us that at least five other Oleon fleets are openly assaulting Terraversan towns. Nine ships last spotted in Astrapi are bombarding Sillithonia and have sent a battalion ashore. From Tarlor we hear that 24 ships last reported in Breshaun are bombarding the local defenses and landing nearly four companies of bluecoats. Fom Pilnton we have received word that 18 ships out of Granoleon are bombarding the shore batteries. Small squadrons have also opened fire on the towns of Tanari and Nola Mar. In total, we believe nearly 90 ships and possibly a full division of bluecoats – more than 800 men! – are involved in the assault. If you are here on Terraversa, we at the KPA urge all able-bodied citizens to take up musket and blade, whether sword or farm implement, and fight the dastardly bluecoats. Make the beaches, the streets, and the fields run red with their blood! If you are unable to fight, make your way to safer regions of the interior, or to the defenses of Westface. If you are reading this somewhere off the island, then ships from our national trade fleet were able to escape Kings Port harbor and sail past the invading Oleon fleet. Know that the Bluecoats are villainous deceivers. Send help if you can, and protect yourself against similar perfidy! The outcome of these assaults is as yet unknown. We will endeavor to continue publishing as long as we have a printing press, but receiving reports from our far-flung correspondents may be more difficult in the coming weeks. Rest assured that one way or another, we will find a way to get the news to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darnok Posted August 17, 2020 Just for now: when can we expect the "real" next KPA? And does this mean the WTCM is the only remaining credible newspaper? Excellent news! Oh no, how horrible! Exciting times ahead for sure! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt Wolf Posted August 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, Darnok said: when can we expect the "real" next KPA? Soon. (Soon-ish?) OOC it should be published normally; IC it will have some problems. Basically, calculating the results of this massive assault is taking longer than the usual MRCA to process, so I wanted to get this special edition out in the normal timeframe so that everyone could know what is happening. 5 minutes ago, Darnok said: does this mean the WTCM is the only remaining credible newspaper? No, the KPA will go on, one way or another! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JintaiZ Posted August 17, 2020 Great story. It'll be nice to see a MOC related to this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keymonus Posted August 17, 2020 26 minutes ago, JintaiZ said: Great story. It'll be nice to see a MOC related to this. Expect A LOT of MOCs about this, but the text and the context require some shaping based on the result of the invasion! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickwolf Posted August 17, 2020 Well played OLEON! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darnok Posted August 17, 2020 14 minutes ago, Brickwolf said: Well played OLEON! We'll see how well it ends for them... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corweena Posted August 17, 2020 Sounds like things are getting heated. Time to sit back and watch the Imperialists squabble amongst themselves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwatchi Posted August 17, 2020 Grabs some popcorn and starts to settle in for the show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Professor Thaum Posted August 17, 2020 There some popcorn left ? and a short beer for my friends @Kwatchi, @Corweena and one for me too ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mesabi Posted August 18, 2020 Well, I'll wait for @Bregir to announce our faction's standing, but I'm quite excited to plunge the WTC into the chaos. 14 hours ago, Capt Wolf said: No, the KPA will go on, one way or another! How about, "The Newspaper Formerly known as the King's Port Advertiser and Ship List" ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodi Posted August 18, 2020 Great write up, capt.Wolf! Finally, we are going to overthrow this despotic l'Olius and bring light to the people of Terraversa. 15 hours ago, Darnok said: And does this mean the WTCM is the only remaining credible newspaper? Excellent news! Oh no, how horrible! There's the Eltina Courrier too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Genaro Posted August 19, 2020 (edited) Oh huzzah, huzzah, huzzah! Three cheers for the boys in blue! May their mission to rid Terraversa of the tyrant Oldis be a resounding success! And if anyone was wondering, a royal proclamation has recently gone out. We would have published it months ago, but, uh, bureaucracy and travel delays. Edited August 19, 2020 by Captain Genaro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Kingston Posted August 19, 2020 (edited) I agree with @Brickwolf, definitely a good move! Edited August 19, 2020 by Sir Kingston Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darnok Posted August 19, 2020 19 hours ago, Bodi said: There's the Eltina Courrier too. Ooooh! Propaganda war! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corweena Posted August 19, 2020 I think us Sea Rats need to whip up some sort of media source.....gotta brag about our prizes and poke some fun at the Imperialists Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwatchi Posted August 19, 2020 9 hours ago, Sir Kingston said: Time to polish the steel and whiteball the crossbelts! Look. Whatever fetishes you get up to in your bedroom is your right, but there is no need to share with us. ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Count Vroskri Posted August 19, 2020 6 hours ago, Corweena said: I think us Sea Rats need to whip up some sort of media source.....gotta brag about our prizes and poke some fun at the Imperialists @Corweena Seriously, that is a great idea! I wonder who could do that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ross Fisher Posted August 19, 2020 11 hours ago, Captain Genaro said: Oh huzzah, huzzah, huzzah! Three cheers for the boys in blue! May their mission to rid Terraversa of the tyrant Oldis be a resounding success! Very happy about this turn of events. Expect to see Canon Francois and the Knights Treasurer bringing the fire of Hades to this desolate corner! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fraunces Posted August 19, 2020 Splendid! Another war, great times for traders and pirates to come! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackdeathgr Posted August 20, 2020 To war, brave men of Oleon! For the Fatherland and our ancestors! OOC, another excellent writing sir! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darnok Posted August 20, 2020 5 minutes ago, blackdeathgr said: To war, brave men of Oleon! For the Fatherland and our ancestors! Well, those poor soldiers sure will join their ancestors soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackdeathgr Posted August 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Darnok said: Well, those poor soldiers sure will join their ancestors soon. (spoken with a deep voice) "Only time will tell my friend...only time will tell..." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LM71Blackbird Posted August 20, 2020 6 hours ago, blackdeathgr said: (spoken with a deep voice) "Only time will tell my friend...only time will tell..." How long it will take to send you back to Breshaun... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackdeathgr Posted August 21, 2020 (edited) 14 hours ago, LM71Blackbird said: How long it will take to send you back to Breshaun... (Again with a deep voice) A full eternity mere mortal... For Oleon and its people are an idea that is immaterial, enduring and everlasting Edited August 21, 2020 by blackdeathgr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
