Canada (Imagi-Nation)

[7.62]

Karmanaskis is appalled by the actions of NC which can not be justified in any way.
Many incidents over the last several Months have played out in a covert, deniable way by shadowy forces. Their origins assumed but not proven.
Incidents, tricks and happenings. That grey area under the threshold of conflict.
When the determined spheres of interest of Nations can no longer be satisfied by peaceful means that is when we enter into war.
The grey fog may be lifting.
The first shots may already have been fired.

KNS Osprey comes to high alert as she enters the Juan De Fuca Strait within RPNW waters heading to Seattle.

[Hoth_902]

NC, Denial is not just a river in Egypt, but once you attempt to navigate it, be careful that you do not paddle your self far from the shores of reality.

The RPNW welcomes the Karma Nation with an Arial escort as it travels through the straits. It is with great sadness the RPNW people must have an invited guest to this great nation under the dark clouds of contempt as they blow strong from the great Canadian frontier.

[chrisswim]

Are we expecting any punishments such as: the lash, hangings from a yard-arm and/or walking the plank? Are cameras allowed to ensure that cruelty to people/the guilty does not occur?
If NC needs to sell off some property.... errrr... a province or two. We pay cash. It will help pay restitution!

[MechCommander]

From the news reports and accusations that have been published, information has been gathered and submitted to NC Naval Board of Inquiry. 11 officers have been arrested, detained and information submitted to Judge Advocate General. Two Warrant Officers and 3 NCOs have joined the 11 officers. More indictments are expected within days.
Admiral Ramsey said, “ this has exposed a dark cloud within the NC Royal Navy. We will investigate. We will have a fair trail, those that are found guilty will not be happy. All information gathered will be provided to ROD JAG so long as it does not violate the laws of NC and the rights of the accused. We will clear this stain, bear with us as it will take time to conduct a thorough investigation. Thank you, no further comments at this time.”

[chrisswim]

No, a firing squad. Yes, that’s it.

[MechCommander]

There will be no firing squad Chris, Their fates will be decided upon conclusion of the trial. A seperate tribunal will be held afterwards to decide the fate of the Black Maple Company Mercenaries, and that of NCAF Special Operations in general.

[chrisswim]

Dang. A visually graphic execution would be interesting to see. So the process is going to follow the Rule of Law.
Perhaps a Gladiator fight of those accused, the sole survivor must be innocent. The rest guilty or they would have lived, right?

[MechCommander]

just the rule of law. I want to make this a fair trial, more likely they will get a dishonorable discharge.

As for the Black Maple Company Mercs and the NC Spec Ops idea in general, thats up to the Tribunal to decide. As this Horrible incident shows the dangers of Spec Ops useage.

[Hoth_902]

Though the RPNW sees promise in the investigation of those responsible for LHD incident, it still feels that NC has a way to go. The issues with spec ops is not with the group or the organization, though individuals are certainly responsible, the responsibility runs right up the chain to the top. You can not show real change only addressing the symptoms. The real cause is the people command the units. They formed the selection process and how these units are trained. There is nothing unique about special forces that would make them more or less susceptible to corruption.. One might look at how you promote leaders and who you select from.

The RPNW will remain at the current state of readiness and continue monitoring the NC evaluation.

[chrisswim]

...DISHONORABLE Dischare......
Gosh, I'd think breaking rocks for 10-20 years would be more like it. OR..... walk the plank, hangin' from a yard-arm, put across the barrel of a cannon - fire!!!, 200 lbs of weights around their feet, a sword to lob off a head, arm, etc., firing squad, or the burn them at the stake or boil them in oil.
. After that, behavior and morale would improve to be sure.

[MechCommander]

Yes dishonorable discharge, Its the only punishment for officers who would do such a disgraceful and horrible act. This problem within the Officers Corps will be rectified. As for the whole Spec Ops organization itself, the Tribunal is reviewing the whole incident from top to bottom first before they start their own court proceedings.

[chrisswim]

From the news reports and accusations that have been published, information has been gathered and submitted to NC Naval Board of Inquiry. 11 officers have been arrested, detained and information submitted to Judge Advocate General. Two Warrant Officers and 3 NCOs have joined the 11 officers. More indictments are expected within days.
Admiral Ramsey said, “ this has exposed a dark cloud within the NC Royal Navy. We will investigate. We will have a fair trail, those that are found guilty will not be happy. All information gathered will be provided to ROD JAG so long as it does not violate the laws of NC and the rights of the accused. We will clear this stain, bear with us as it will take time to conduct a thorough investigation. Thank you, no further comments at this time.”

Of course the NC Officers only have dishonorable discharge if guilty. But, they might have to say, “I am sorry”. That would be too much for the privileged officers.

[MechCommander]

Well Chris we'll just have to wait a couple of days to find out the results of that trial. we should not get ahead of ourselves here, it just takes time thats all.

Meanwhile at the seperate Tribunal case for the NC Spec Ops and Black Maple Company. After hours of pouring through the documents regarding this incident, that lead to what the major Newspaper company The ImagiGlobe and Mail calls "The February Troubles." The Tribunal has summoned the Mercs and the staff that used to work on the Spec Ops program. to come to court tomorrow to began the court proceedings over this matter and to determine the fate of the whole NC Special Operations program.

[MechCommander]

Military Tribunal Case aginest the Black Maple Company and NC Spec Ops over the incident.
After 11 Hours of back and forth arguments, the Arbitrator General and the rest of the Military Tribunal has heard the statements of the BMC and the NCSO over this terrible incident, the Tribunal will convene to reach a final decision regarding this matter, That Final decision will be announced when court resumes tomorrow Morning.

[MechCommander]

NCAF Military Tribunal.
The Military Tribunal has reached their final decision in the case aginest the Black Maple Company, and NCSO over the ROD LHD incident, after the two days worth of investigation into the matter, the Arbitrator General and his Tribunal Council has made this decision.

(Arbitrator General): "It is by the Judgement of the NCAF Military Tribunal, That out of respect and feelings for the ROD and the RPNW, the Tribunal has made their final decision, that the Black Maple Company is ordered to be disbanded, and any of its members who where directly involved in this incident, will be dishonorably discharged and taken to prison. As for Special Operations in General. While there is some merit that spec ops is a valuable tool in modern warfare, but this incident unfortunately renders that irrelevant, as such the Military Tribunal has decreed that Special Operations is be officially abolished In the NCAF in order to prevent such an incident from happening again. This Separate Tribunal case is adjourned. (Taps his Gavel three times).

The case aginest the NC officers who where involved in ordering this misguided attack on the LHD. will still continue until that matter is resolved and this dark stain among the military will be removed."