Jonesy

Surviving: The End (character-centric; modern zombie survival)

Damn... missed y'all by that much.

Is there any way that I could come into this roleplay still? Perhaps as a non-CDC survivor that comes in later, or something?

After War, Before Peace (Military, Alternate History/Post-war RP)

Uhm... I'll gladly post up a CS tomorrow as long as it's promised that there's never another spider picture posted in the OOC or IC? xD

The Iron Curtain: A Cold War NRP

February 25th, 1950

It had been six days of fighting, six entire days of non stop combat between Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces and the Batista Loyalists. The mountain range south of Santa Clara provided excellent cover for covert ops, ironically concealing the Cuban revolutionaries in their early days. Now entire forts have been erected against the Revolutionary Army, using the same raiding techniques to stockpile weapons and armaments. The tip had came in early February, a large loyalist fort had been established in the mountain ranges. With the assumption that these rebels were being supported by American operatives, a large force of 1,200 men was sent to liberate the stronghold. What started out as a painful trek through guerrilla infested territory ended up in a final, desperate stand by the supporters of the old regime.

It was Commandante Fernández' order to start shelling the fort indiscriminately, the array of guns trailing six days behind the army's main force through the mountain ranges. As the Cuban's heavy howitzers began to open up on the encampment, civilians and soldiers alike began to flood from the main gate. Some of the CRA soldiers were mortified as they saw civilian barracks blown up, their night time inhabitants burnt to a crisp in the resulting inferno. Under Fernandez' orders, each and every resident, barring the women and children were to be processed as enemies of the State. The children were released into orphanage custody.

As correspondence came back from Fidel, he held mixed emotions. Although this would send a clear message, it also categorized Cuban forces as brutal and uncaring. He did not want the good citizens to fear the army, rather to trust it in the fact that it will keep it safe. Two more letters sat open on his desk, both of which brought him promising news. In the current events, including American pressure, good news was rather common. His newly found trading partners of Canada, East Germany, and other like-minded nations would be enough to sustain them, though their trade was still sliding to a painful recessive state.

The first letter, an unnofficial letter from Brazilian revolutionaries made him grin. In the bowels of a nation that was progressively sucking the Imperialist's tit was a simmering revolution, not much different from the fight that the Cuban people had fought not long ago. The messenger, Jose, that the letter had came with seemed haggard from the long journey, finding the evasion of American vessels to be much more dangerous. Castro had put him up in one of the guest rooms of his own home, showing him the luxuries of a foreign diplomat.

Beginning a new letter on his stationary, Fidel Castro began drafting an official document to one "Luis Prestes".

Luis Prestes,

It heartens me to see the simmering of revolution in your home country, much in the same way that the Cuban people had freed themselves from the American puppeteers. As with every revolution, it requires roots and a dedicated people, both of which I am confident that you are. Although officially supporting your cause is not possible at this time, I will be sending two dozen of my revolutionaries to Brazil to meet with your people. Lead by Teniente Carlos Barretto, these men will work to assist your cause in both training and recruitment techniques. They have been with me since day one, and will meet with you with assistance from your courier. Additionally, firearms and rations will be supplied to help you in the short term. I look forward to hearing news of your glorious revolution in the coming years, and wish you the best of luck in your endeavors. As our situation becomes less stressful, I will seek to send you more support.

Respectfully,
Fidel Castro

After this, he was delighted to read the correspondence from East Berlin, the speed of their interactions impressing him. After folding up his previous letter, he began on the second one.

To Wilhelm Pieck,

Your offer is not only generous, but it brings joy to myself and the people of Cuba. With the American embargo on our goods, our primary industries are being tested and are failing with our lack of trade. With this letter, I will be sending dignitaries to your nation to solidify contracts and promptly begin trade. I would be pleased to see you send dignitaries in return, allowing us to have increased correspondence abilities and a visible presence in each other's nations. As to the shipments of arms, we accept them with open arms. I fear that an attempt by the American government to overthrow the Republic is imminent, and the shipments of arms will assist us in preparing for it. We are actively training soldiers, and our lack of firearms has our newest recruits put into service without weaponry.

Additionally, our nation's small repertoire of armored vehicles, primarily tanks, is in a state of disrepair following our battles. We would be willing to organize a purchase of any armored units that can be provided by yourself or the Soviet Union. If we are to defend ourselves from capitalist aggression, we must modernize our primarily ground based forces.

Respectfully,
Fidel Castro

The Iron Curtain: A Cold War NRP

I apologize for my absence. I'll catch up on the roleplay I missed and I'll post in a few hours.

The Iron Curtain: A Cold War NRP

Cuba's here. Albeit VERY busy until Monday.

The Iron Curtain: A Cold War NRP

My week's pretty busy, but I can post tomorrow though. Unfortunately I'm gonna' be MIA until Monday after that.

From the ashes of an Empire [OOC]

Don't really have the motivation to keep up with this kind of RP, sorry. :(

The Iron Curtain: A Cold War NRP

The post is a tad short, sorry about that. I'll RP receiving the letter from the jungle communist group next post.

The Iron Curtain: A Cold War NRP

January 26th, 1950.
El Capitolio, Havana, Cuba.

The cessation of trade with the United States, although inevitable, was disastrous on any course. With their closest trading partner deploying an entire embargo on Cuban products, the economy instantly went into a recession. Despite trade with nations such as Canada and other nearby minor powers continuing, Fidel Castro's advisers told him that he could expect his exports to be cut in half. In addition, a large amount of the nation's machinery and technical products came from the United States, a concept that would send them back several years technologically.

Inside of the Capital, Fidel Castro sat behind the pen once more. Although the war was not one of force, Cuba's light at the end of the tunnel was swiftly dimming. After hours of deliberating with both himself and his subordinates, he had figured out an itinerary of letters that must be sent to ensure Cuba's future. One would detail his visit to the East German Republic, a nation that was in the midst of similar strife of his own, second was a letter to the U.S.S.R.. However much he was afraid to pick a side, he felt that the Capitalists were forcing his hand much earlier than normal. Lastly would be an internal memo. Undoubtedly, American intelligence was working around the clock to infiltrate his regime and perhaps even take him out of the picture by force. Picking up his pen, he began to write out the first of his letters. Luckily, he would start off on a joyous note, being invited to celebrations in East Germany.

To: Wilhelm Pieck
From: Fidel Castro

I am honored to have received your letter of invitation to East Germany, perhaps where we shall be able to settle out terms of cooperation between our two nations. I feel that this would be a very large step towards unifying our people for the advancement of our mutual cause. In the coming months, I would be more than honored to visit your great nation, though unfortunately at the time being I must tend to my fight in Cuba. As we speak, American warships surround our island; my spies reporting additional military presence in the American naval base off my Eastern Coast. In the mean time, I would like to negotiate terms of trade agreements, mutually beneficial to both parties. American embargoes have crippled my economy, pulling our government's financial ability back severely. We will be able to work out trade agreements in the future, if this will suit the needs of your nation.

With Regards,
Fidel Castro

To: Joseph Stalin
From: Fidel Castro

Firstly, I would like to take the time to thank you for reading this letter and taking the time from your affairs to do so. I would like to introduce myself, I am Fidel Castro, Prime Minister of the Republic of Cuba. In the last few years, the proletariat have rebelled against the Imperialist Occupation of my lands, eventually succeeded on behalf of socialism. Unfortunately, the United States, not forty miles away from my shores, have been belligerent to say the least. Following the exodus of Capitalist supporters from our nation, word has come back from my intelligence sources that they are being "rounded up" for something big. I fear that my people will soon be tested, with the corrupt American government soon attempting to seize power from the people of Cuba. This is where I appeal for the support of yourself, and the Warsaw pact. A beacon of hope and justice to the modern world, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republic's support will both boost moral and ensure our people's principals are held true for a long, glorious future. I understand that your administration is busy managing its own affairs, and we will appreciate any sort of support that can be allowed. Once again, I thank you for your dedication to reading this letter, and hope that you will help the Cuban people advance their goals of achieving uncontested independence from American oppression.

With Regards,
Fidel Castro.

Memo to all Heads of Departments,
From: Fidel Castro

We knew that this day would come comrades, the day when our strength and resolve is tested for the advancement of our cause. The American pigs have decided to cut their ties, an act of aggression that we cannot allow to go unchecked. At this point, we will be forcefully deporting any American citizens from the country, letting them row themselves back to their pathetic mainland. If a non-citizen cannot provide documents upon arrest, they are to be arrested indefinitely, processed as enemies of the state. We are to let the Americans know that we will not be cast aside so easily, and we are to show this at the steps of their Guantanamo Bay military base.

Checkpoints are to be set up at the line of the military base, with Cuban personnel manning the roads in and out of the base on twenty four hour watch. Anyone seen attempting to enter Cuba via this base will be detained indefinitely, once again processed as an enemy of the State. All currently active militia personnel and military servicemen are ordered to be on alert, checkpoints set up on major highways to ensure that each traveler has documents and are not moving contraband items. In the coming weeks, our resolve will be tested further. But we will emerge stronger, the people of Cuba having won the fight that they had battled in for so long. Each and every law abiding Cuban citizen is instrumental to our success, and they are to be treated like so.

Fidel Castro.

The Iron Curtain: A Cold War NRP

I'll reply once Jannah gets a chance to post back. (No rush xD)