May 8, 1915.
BREAKING NEWS:
Auroan Navy's ARS Titan rescues those aboard White Star Line's RMS Lusitania after German U Boat torpedo.
The Auroan Navy, after testing out one of their newest Battleships, ARS Titan, witnessed the RMS Lusitania, a White Star Line's ship be struck by a torpedo at 2:05 PM in the Irish Sea. Crew members aboard the Lusitania, including the one of the Telegraph Operators reported that at 1:57, both ships came into one another's views, immediately launching communications with one another.
After wishing each other well, the terrible German Submersible launched a torpedo, hitting the Lusitania's Starboard side, immediately flooding the engine room.
After seeing such a sight, the crew aboard the ARS Titan went into action, launching their highly advanced Life boats, rescuing all the passengers, and majority of the crew onboard, before the ARS Titan was struck by a torpedo from the same German vessel.
Those at the scene reported that the King of Auroa, Areth Vendencia remained calm in face of the oncoming torpedos, calming those aboard down as it exploded.
Witnesses say that there were no talks of damage to the ship, and watched as the Titan aimed her five 45 Caliber guns towards the U boat, before firing, destroying the German vessel instantly.
After docking in Liverpool, the survivors aboard were unloaded, where the British Government handled the rest.
With the attack on an Auroan Vessel, it is hard to tell what approach King Vendencia will take, however, what ever happens, it is clear to see that a sleeping giant has been awakened.
May 9, 1915.
Hundreds of thousands of Auroan Military members from across the branches stood in formation, all of them with a fire raging in their hearts.
Not only had one of their prized ships been attacked without warning, but a threat to their King's life had been made through the same attack.
On a podium directly in front of the Military members, Areth stood, a look of "anger" on his face, readying his speech. He cleared his throat, before adjusting the microphone in front of him.
"By now, I'm sure everyone in Auroa has heard the news of the sudden, and deliberate attack conducted on us by the German Navy. I'm sure all of you are as furious as I am." He paused for a moment, looking at his soldier's angered faces, reminding him a bit of a horde of demons he had once fought before.
"The attack on our Vessel, and its crew was something that none of us could have expected, yet none of our people were hurt, nor was our vessel damaged, but that leads us to a question."
"When will we face losses?" The cold look on Areth's face only made the question more heavy. "If our naval vessels are attacked even without us in the war, what will they try next?"
"There is only one action we, as Auroa can take, and I believe all of you know what I am referring to. Auroa will not be bullied, threatened, or treated as lesser than any nation on this planet, and because of that, I have authorized for the full utilization of our military."
"From this day forward, Germany and its allies will be treated like vermin beneath our feet. We will not stop until the life in their eyes is snuffed out. Until their military might is completely and utterly annihilated. Do I make myself clear?"
The soldiers all began to cheer, their voices quite literally shaking the ground as a secondary fire was lit in their hearts.
And so, with his declaration stated, the soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines all began to ready themselves, grabbing their gear, as the Generals of each and every branch began to organize units, fleets, brigades and more.
May 10, 1915.
BREAKING NEWS:
Auroa declares war on Germany and its allies.
After delivering a powerful speech, Areth Vendencia, King of Auroa, and witness to the sinking of the RMS Lusitania has declared war on Germany and its allies. Reports detail nearly twenty seven million service members readying for combat, having smiles on their faces as they prepare for the Great War.
May 15, 1915. 0600.
Six days had passed. In those six days, the entire military structure had been refined with many men and women being assigned to specialized units, regular units, and other jobs that while not on the front lines, were just as necessary to the success of the nation.
Many men were promoted, taking on new responsibilities. The intensity of training was upped, as to make sure that every single member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Royal Marines were as prepared as possible.
Everyone sang songs with one another, making the most of the moment of peace they'd have.
Docked in the ports of Auroa, in the province named Smuggler's Cove. All of Auroa's naval might were waiting, totaling out to five hundred and ninety three ships, ranging from aircraft carriers, and destroyers all the way to battleships, cruisers, and submarines.
The Sailors began to load up cargo. MRE's, rifles, munitions, everything they'd need for an extended war. Those in charge of the Aircraft carriers worked tirelessly to get their state-of-the-art P-51 Mustangs aboard the Zenith Class Carriers.
(References for the ships, weapons, planes and such will be sent in chapter comments.)
Anyone who had not joined the military were to spend their free time helping one another out.
While all of this was occuring, Areth was busy preparing himself for war, as any good leader should. In front of him stood close to four hundred homunculuses, all with neutral expressions on their faces. Unlike with the Einzberns, each and every one of homunculuses in front of Areth had different appearances, making them much more natural-looking. "Alright, Kiddos. You are the best of the best, I shouldn't have to tell you that. Every single one of you will be in your own division. Magecraft is permitted, as long as it is in front of the enemy. If you use magecraft, leave no witnesses. Last thing I want is for you all to be taken up by other mages and experimented on."
All four hundred nodded, understanding their role perfectly. "Your faces are to be hidden, and the nature of your existence should not be revealed to anyone at all. If you understand, grab your equipment. All of you will be serving in my own battalion."
As for who would be maintaining Auroa while he was away, of course it'd himself. Splitting his mind into two different bodies was light work for the God of Chaos.
The homunculuses gathered their gear, already prepared to play their part, as Areth's body quite literally began to pull apart into two separate bodies.
The first body was the same as before, with red hair, green eyes, and a height of around 6'5, while the other was much more elderly person with short white hair, and a long, burly white beard.
Despite the difference in appearance, the same relaxed gaze was present in the old man's eyes, as it was in Areth's current form.
"So, let's get this show on the road."