Saturday, June 24, 2006

World War!

War is never a pretty sight, as was proven last night at CJTF-HOA.

Many armies were lost, leaving widows and orphans behind. Ultimately, world peace prevailed, but for how long? Will the evil empire of A-ron rise up from the smoldering ashes created by the backlash of fury from the mighty Omar? And will the noble red army of Martog maintain the great military presence it ended the war with?

Let me take you on a journey from the beginning...

The night started off with a little animosity between the three world powers. The armies were dispersed among the others' lands. Small skirmishes broke out here and there as each army vied for power over their continents.

The peace-loving armies of Martog only tried to unite and maintain the continents of Asia and Australia and fend off numerous attacks by the invading A-ron and Omar. The two formed alliances and attacked Martog on multiple fronts, thus awakening the sleeping Dragon of Asia. After invading forces from across the Bering Strait breached the front, Martog lashed out at the two opposing armies and destabilized them greatly.

All armies subsequently refortified and searched out alternate strategies for global domination. Peace finally arrived with the unification of the Americas under A-ron, Europe and Africa controlled by the Omar, and Asia and Australia unified by Martog. A peace treaty was in the works so all parties could go to bed.

UNTIL...

The evil empire of A-ron struck a blow from Greenland to the Omar in Iceland. A-ron then proceeded to route Europe and into Africa. The Omar were nearly done for, but the desperate armies managed to hold onto the last few territories in Africa and thwart the attack.

Note: After a peace treaty in the Middle East w/Africa and a handshake deal between N. America and Asia, Martog stayed out of the fight and fortified its borders on all fronts with a great influx of armies. National support was of course high because of the unity of Asia and Australia.

Seeing the desperation of their countrymen inspired the Omar to create an army like none seen before. Out of the pit of despair came the light of redemption. The mighty Omar struck out from his remaining territories. He attacked the thinned out armies of A-ron in Europe and Africa. Omar swiftly regained control and crossed the Atlantic to take the continent of South America. He then moved his mighty armies to North America and attacked A-ron's territories on multiple fronts.

Finally, after being pinned down in Alaska, the evil empire of A-ron was defeated.

Knowing the weakened state of the Omar and being the peace-loving citizens they are, Martog extended its hand in truce to the mighty Omar. In a gesture of their new truce Martog quickly extinguished the last remaining insurgent army of A-ron in Ukraine. And the world went to bed in peace.


Puttin' the smack down,

Marty

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

CJTF-HOA? Can you be a little more specific? Did I sleep through a war in Africa?

Martin Gerst said...

Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. It was a war of sorts, played out on a board game. The pictures would probably be more helpful. Sorry if I mislead anyone.

Anonymous said...

Yes, pics helped a lot. I was kind of wondering the same thing!

Glad you are having such fun over there!

Be safe,
Audrey

Anonymous said...

Marty - I love you but I think that the heat is getting to you..... ;) - Angi

Anonymous said...

By far... the most entertaining account of a game of Risk - ever. Come to think of it, probably the ONLY account I've ever read of a game of Risk!!

TSgt H