Schulmania

[emperordaniel 1,281]

Perhaps some inspiration for the troops moral...

Now all we need is for someone to make an inspiring pre-battle speech to raise our morale into the stratosphere.

In other news, I've just discovered that Simtropolis has a "kitty" smiley. :kitty:

[airman15 4,111]

I believe Queensferry's jets are getting to be a little too close for comfort.. Shall we dispatch the Air Force now? Or are there any options on the table to deal with this threat?

[simlink 1,098]

Just open the bug spray sprayers and all shall be fine. Right?

[kj3400 178]

I don't think I've been doing enough to aid the war effort. I feel this should change, so wherever I am, will it be possible for me to come help?

Also, if it's not too last, I'm for option 4.

[Schulmanator 5,787]

A brief musical intermission...

[Cefien 361]

Great,...music...now i feel a little bit....emotional...it burns my spirit, though...

Let's kick their a*#%.....!!!!

[RipRap 4,400]

So I have been lurking around the navy, and I think more inspection is needed on Schulminion Ships. Acid is known to rot wood so adding iron at vital parts of the ships (especially the keel near the waterline). this will protect us from under the waterline and prevent the ships from sinking...

Also, water is known to neutralize acid. If we could a threat against a threat, it will equal to equilibrium according to our formulas. We need some strong willed cats to face the threat of water however, because we have a not-so fun history with water.

Mew.

[Charlie_Zane 963]

Music will lift our spirits! Nothing can stop Schulmania's victory now!

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

So I have been lurking around the navy, and I think more inspection is needed on Schulminion Ships. Acid is known to rot wood so adding iron at vital parts of the ships (especially the keel near the waterline). this will protect us from under the waterline and prevent the ships from sinking...

Acid is also known to mess with metal...

Also, water is known to neutralize acid. If we could a threat against a threat, it will equal to equilibrium according to our formulas. We need some strong willed cats to face the threat of water however, because we have a not-so fun history with water.

Mew.

Water dilutes the acid, but doesn't neutralize it.Something like baking soda will, however. It also makes bubbles to let you know when its working. When the bubbles stop, either you need to add more baking soda, or there's no more acid left. Adding a bit more will let you know which is the case.

[NMUSpidey 3,956]

So, we should roll around in baking soda before we engage in battle? So long as we don't have to eat it, I'm okay with that.

EDIT: POSITIVE WORDS FOR SCHULMANIA TO BOOST MORALE! BEAT THE BUGGS!

[emperordaniel 1,281]

So, we should roll around in baking soda before we engage in battle? So long as we don't have to eat it, I'm okay with that.

Rolling around in baking soda is all well and good, but what if they shove their Onimay down our throats? What do we do then?

Also, considering the level of technology Queensferry has displayed in the war, I'm surprised they haven't figured out a way to turn Oil of Onimay into an aerosol and fly over Schulminion targets, spraying it behind them as they go. Perhaps something - or someone - is preventing them from doing so?

[Schulmanator 5,787]

Siege, Part 5

PLEASE NOTE: This is a live event. The siege will be played out in real time (Schulmania Standard Time, with breaks of course for sleep and other stuff) and will be updated as events unfold. Check back frequently for progress on the battle. Additionally, your input will have an impact on the outcome of the battle. The outcome is not final yet and will depend on what you do. Your supportive comments can help rally the troops and increase their effectiveness. (Conversely, comments in favor of Queensferry will reduce our morale and effectiveness by the same margin,) When there are options available for us in the battle, we will wait to gather input before making a decision (the wait time will depend on the severity of the situation). These decisions will have consequences, good and/or bad, but that won’t be revealed until after the decision has been made.

Enemy planes relayed our positions to their leaders. One of their most powerful leaders, Lord Smirque of Accolade, is presiding over the battle personally in hopes that the glorious victory will enhance his chances of becoming the Deputy BuggUla. He was informed of our massing along the northeast and the impending action. He decided not to move forces to compensate but to strike preemptively with air and ground forces. He is hoping that a moderately sized attack will draw our forces into the open so they may be carpet bombed.

Helping our forces to communicate and respond quickly is some new technology – the iPurr 5. Our technicians have been working with Leech Labs, Sobol Labs and Wolowizard Engineering to bring this cutting edge technology to the battlefield.

The enemy has troops in position. It’s go time!

[From this point forward your posts can influence the strength and success of both sides, as mentioned in Part 2 above]

The city of Schulmericho is empty, except for its defenders. And now they await the opening salvos of the battle…

Enemy forces advance on the walls while artillery units provide cover. The battle is on!

Elements of the VI Corps have moved to confront the advancing enemy. Schulminion forces sustain moderate losses while apparently driving back the invaders. COL Hazmat dispatched the 142nd Regiment to hold the ground recently vacated by the enemy foray. Several TRT squads were reinforced as they tried to take the ground.

Enemy forces were waiting for them and attacked the 142nd quickly

Enemy artillery began shelling the town for positions along the northern line.

The first salvos did not make it past the town walls. Cannon fire along the walls brought down several shells.

General Neyland continued with the plans to attack the enemy’s northern lines, electing to send in soldiers from the northwest, along the coast, rather than from the northeast, where enemy fire was heaviest. As soldiers moved position, ships offshore provided cover fire. Movements needed to be careful and quick, as more and more enemy fire was hitting the town.

A field hospital was hit and destroyed

[RipRap 4,400]

No! Not the field hospital D:

Lt. Mew will consult the admiral about intercepting the Queensferry fleet and forming a pocket that we could shut down and surround.

[Charlie_Zane 963]

Oh no!

Schulmania will hit Queensferry back hard!

Schulmania is the only clear victor here!

Long live Schulmania!

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

It took them multiple salvos just to hit the town?

Death to all Buggs! Go Schulmania!

Hopefully there are more field hospitals...

[metarvo 710]

No! They won't win. They won't know what hit 'em when the bug spray comes pouring down.

[Schulmanator 5,787]

This is irrelevant but I want to show you the birthday cake I received...

SWEET! Both literally and figuratively!

GO VOLS!

[SimCoug 5,972]

Due to circumstances beyond my control, I am a temporary Vanderbilt fan - so my condolences on your loss this year.

Cool cake though!

[emperordaniel 1,281]

Lord Smirque himself is here...? That can't be good

We will hold the Northeast Tower to the last cat purring - for we are Schulminions. We prepare to resist and will not surrender while we may still resist. We will not surrender ourselves or anyone under our command while we can still resist. All hail the Supreme Wirdle!

~Lieutenant Phillip de Purrton, 132nd Regiment, 12th Division, VI Corps

[Cefien 361]

A little speech to my fellow front line defender:

I don't know what the Officers are thinking right now, but, we soldier can't just stand and shout "long live Shulmania" while the enemy is destroying the city. We gotta move and crush them now before they destroy another important buildings. Let them pay for destroying our hospital.

One hospital down. Hundreds bugs will die to pay for it....!!!

Let's show them what the army of Schulmania capable of. I thought that's the reason why we brought music here before, and now i'm highly spirited. I suppose you too...

Then accompanied by music, let's go, charge in the name of liberty...!!!

For Schulmaniaaaa...!!!!

[jason leo 485]

1 Hospital destroyed, 1 nation called Queensferry must be destroyed. It is a must !

All hail Schulmania ! Death to buggs ! All hail the Supreme Wirdle ! Death to buggs ! All hail the felines ! Death to buggs !

Help Schulmania !

We love Schulmania <3

[NMUSpidey 3,956]

Good ol' Rocky Top, WOO!

I think Leaci sees the problem with them. Multiple shots just to hit the city itself? Perhaps they aren't as advanced and strong as they think they are. Either way, there is only one acceptable outcome of this battle: Schulminion victory!

[Gn_leugim 853]

Worry not, along the supplies carried by Carduelianians is medical supplies and medical personal (as you can see in the pic some replies earlier). They will set up a new field hospital soon enough. The remaining forces are at Schulmania's disposal. they are not many, but good hearted. And I will personally oversee and command them. Just say where they are most needed, north front or secure centre/south fronts.

[metarvo 710]

This is going to be a piece of cake for sure — or fish

For me, I’ll take the cake.

It looks like you just did. I hope the cake helps you to feel a little better, but I don't know if anything can really make up for the loss of a field hospital. Maybe some Raid might be a start.

[emperordaniel 1,281]

Maybe some Raid might be a start.

We'd probably have to develop a completely new type of bug spray first, though - current Schulminion intelligence indicates that, thanks to Oil of Onimay, the Buggs are not only immune to poisoning, but actually find said poison both delicious and nutritious for them. :|

[Hester 699]

What a great AND meaningful cake!!

[kj3400 178]

Are we going to have to bring in a portable field hospital? I do hope everyone's all right.

[InvaderNat 275]

You all seem thristy...here drink up. As emperordaniel points out it's nice and nutritious.

And "It's got eletrolytes!"

[Schulmanator 5,787]

Siege, Part 6

PLEASE NOTE: This is a live event. The siege will be played out in real time (Schulmania Standard Time, with breaks of course for sleep and other stuff) and will be updated as events unfold. Check back frequently for progress on the battle. Additionally, your input will have an impact on the outcome of the battle. The outcome is not final yet and will depend on what you do. Your supportive comments can help rally the troops and increase their effectiveness. (Conversely, comments in favor of Queensferry will reduce our morale and effectiveness by the same margin,) When there are options available for us in the battle, we will wait to gather input before making a decision (the wait time will depend on the severity of the situation). These decisions will have consequences, good and/or bad, but that won’t be revealed until after the decision has been made.

Enemy artillery hit the city repeatedly. Our cannon returned fire. A massing of troops along the northwest perimeter pushed forward, thanks in large part to cover provided by heavy cannon fire by navy ships just offshore. Part of why this battle is so important is that right now only we have ships in the Tenne Sea. The enemy has no naval presence. If Schulmericho falls, all of that will change. We are playing to our strength by reinforcing the northward push our advisers selected.

As fighting continued throughout the day, the military command post came under sustained fire. The building was evacuated.

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Fortunately, casualties were light and the building collapsed shortly after the last of the command staff had left. General Neyland has moved his headquarters to the Feline National Bank Building.

[Charlie_Zane 963]

Schulmania will hit back with much stronger force!

Long Live Schulmania!