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Date: Sat, 14 Mar 1998 20:18:19 -0600
From: Bingo Pajama <bingo@erinyes.org>
To: Kay Perry <kperry@nwu.edu>
Subject: Project Echo Datafile

Project Echo: EC 2000 Master Document

November, 3rd, 1996, Sarajevo, F. R. o. Y.

Unknown terrorists conducted a series of suicide bomb attacks against American forces attached to the 1st Armored Division in Bosnia. Casualties were very high. The lame-duck American president, George Bush, refused to bow to growing domestic pressures, and announce a withdrawal of any U.S. ground forces in the Bosnian theater of operations (BTO).

November 9th, 1996, Sarajevo, F. R. o. Y.

Sources confirmed today that the suicide truck bomb that killed 28 and injured more than 100 American soldiers last week was tied to the recent string of terrorist attacks. The attack, said one government official, fit the profile of several Middle Eastern groups and is thought to be funded by several countries hostile to the American presence in the Persian Gulf.

In Paris, the French Foreign Minister was asked if the current attacks against the Americans would cause the French Government to reconsider the U.S. sanctions against Iran and Libya. He said abruptly "No, terrorism is a worldwide problem," and that punishing French and other European companies because America is unpopular in those markets was absurd. He went on to say that "It's time America came down off her high horse and joined the World community as an equal and stop pretending to be the world's Father Figure."

During a United Nations meeting, the U.S. Secretary of State took the podium and issued a terse response to the French Foreign Minister. "Terrorism exists in the world today in its current form because continental powers are timid and unable to respond to the open hostilities of the Arab world. France in particular should be ashamed that it continues to expand its trade with rogue nations such as Iran, Iraq and Libya." The Secretary closed his speech by saying that the United States would seek out and punish those responsible for the attacks against Americans no matter where they live and he warned that any country harboring, protecting, or supporting these fugitives would also feel the weight of American justice.

Inauguration Day, January, 1997, Washington, D.C.

In his Inaugural Address, American President Clinton declared that peace in Bosnia was now at hand. That despite the recent U.S. casualties the ongoing U.S. military operation is a success, and that the mop-up phase now underway could be handled by NATO forces remaining in theatre reinforced by additional European forces staged in nearby countries, if required. The withdrawal of all U.S. ground forces in the Bosnian theater was to commence within 30 days.

March 15th, 1997, Tehran, Iran

Iranian T.V. today broadcast pictures of an American ship burning in the Straits of Hormuz. The ship, U.S.S. Arkansas, a nuclear powered cruiser exploded suddenly as it transited the Strait. Iranian naval forces have not rendered aid to the survivors, fearing radiation exposure from the stricken ship's propulsion systems.

In a related story a Saudi Arabian spokesman has announced a stand down of American military forces operating from Saudi installations. Citing the refusal to permit Saudi security forces to enter key installations and the generation of unauthorized combat sorties from those installations the Saudi government has ordered all American units to stand down or face Saudi mechanized forces.

In Brussels the NATO General Secretary said during an impromptu news conference that the ongoing Saudi situation was yet again another example of America's military adventurism. He went on to say that NATO forces operating in the Indian Ocean would provide all possible aid and support to the Saudi government in the preservation of Saudi national security.

At the U.N., the Iraqi ambassador protested the American attacks on Iraqi ground forces conducting routine exercises in Basra. He called the attacks aggressive in nature and asked the United Nations to relieve Iraq from the burden of the no fly zone and allow the American aggressions to be answered.

At the Pentagon, the daily briefing began with the news of the Arkansas incident. Initial reports of the situation suggest the Arkansas may have hit a mine. The explosion apparently started a chain reaction within the ship that quickly spread to the forward missile magazine. The missiles in that magazine mass detonated breaking the ship in two. No casualty reports are available but the size and scope of the explosions suggest a very high loss of life. When asked about the radiation situation and the possibility of leakage by the reactors aboard, the spokesman said that no increase in radiation has been detected and that the U.S. is now conducting an extensive search and rescue operation.

March 29th, 1997, Washington, D.C.

A Pentagon spokesman today announced a pre-emptive military strike against both Iran and Libya. The spokesman explained that American carrier based strike aircraft launched a series of late night and early morning raids against military targets in both countries. As yet, there is no word on casualties, but, off the record, sources are calling the operation 'textbook'. When asked about consultation with the allies, the spokesman referred the matter to the Department of State saying the Pentagon would only provide details regarding the military side of the operation.

Officials in Paris are outraged by the American action. Unnamed sources have confirmed that the French President is considering sanctions against the Americans, not for the attacks on Libya, but for violating French air space and disregarding the NATO command apparatus. It has been confirmed that a French Warship, the Destroyer Suffren, was in port at Tobruk when the attacks began. Officials have not confirmed the reports but Libyan news sources are reporting that an American Missile hit the French destroyer and that she is now dead in the water and burning less than two miles off the coast. There have been no reports on casualties but one observer said the explosion sent a huge fireball up from the ship.

In Brussels, as the news of the American air strikes was being broadcast to the world, the American Secretary of Defense informed the council of NATO ministers that in a speech today the President of the United States was going to declare victory in Bosnia and begin an immediate withdrawal of all U.S. Ground forces operating in the Bosnian Theater of Operations (BTO). The NATO press office had no official reaction to the SECDEF's message, but a sense of anticipation and excitement was very evident to all those who came in contact with the High Command soon after his departure.

March 30th, 1997, Washington, D. C.

Despite heavy NATO criticism, President Clinton formally orders for the immediate withdrawal of all U.S. forces in Bosnia.

Outraged at this and other recent unilateral actions by the United States, senior members of the NATO military council appealed to the U.N. General Secretary to use the power of the U.N. Charter to block the U.S. action and order American forces to hold their ground and fulfill their U.N. commitment.

March 31st, 1997

Project Echo, with a detachment from Army Special Forces departs Finland via submarine for the St. Petersburg coast.

April 5th, 1997, New York, U.S.A.

Reluctantly, the General Secretary agreed and through his liaison officer attached to the NATO military council ordered that all forces operating under U.N. charter hold their position and maintain clear lines of communication with NATO high command in Brussels. The final instruction in this order noted that this order superseded all other operational orders, no matter what their source.

April 5th, 1997, Brussels, Belgium

In a hastily called emergency meeting in Brussels, the U.S. Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) accompanied by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) was informed by the balance of NATO commanders that U.S. forces assigned to a joint NATO operation could not unilaterally withdraw from that operation until their commitment had been fulfilled. The SECDEF repeated the presidential directive and told the NATO ministers that U.S. forcers would indeed withdraw according to the announced timetable.

A German air force general, clearly the spokesman for the remaining NATO council members, repeated the NATO position again with one addition: Any forces assigned to NATO operations not following the U.N. directive would be declared a rouge force and be subject to further NATO action.

Outraged by this not-so-subtle threat, the SECDEF closed the meeting and with the JCS boarded his plane for the return trip to Washington. As the plane touched down in Iceland for refueling, word came that European forces using U.S.-devised counterterrorist plans for base security were seizing U.S. installations all over Europe.

April 5th, 1997

Cpt. Dallas and his Special Forces Unit depart Firebird Foundation Site A for pickup on St. Petersburg coast.

April 6th, 1997, Paris, France

The French Foreign Minister today shocked the world when he announced the seizure of American military forces stationed in Europe. In a dazzling midnight raid, elements of the French, British, Italian and German Special Forces executed counter terrorist operations and seized all major U.S. facilities in the European theater. Citing a violation of national sovereignty, the Foreign minister said that the use of European based forces for attacks against Libya was a clear violation of the sovereignty of the aforementioned countries. He continued by saying that America's actions have breached the trust of the NATO alliance. America's future participation in European affairs would depend on their immediate compliance with the orders being issued now by NATO HQ in Brussels. As he departed the press conference, he confirmed that an American Harpoon missile had hit the destroyer Suffren and that casualties were heavy.

In Washington, shock has been the word of the day. This now full-blown diplomatic and possible military crisis was unforeseen just 72 hours ago and no one is quite sure how to deal with the situation. At the Pentagon, the few available staff officers that could be found were clearly disturbed and not available for comment. Daily briefings have been canceled and all requests for information have been referred to the State Department.

April 6th, 1997, Firebird Foundation Site A, 200 miles southeast St. Petersburg

Project Echo member, Michael Torrance, is left behind at Site A when Project Echo hijacks a Russian AN-22 Transport plane and pilots it to Istrana airbase, outside Venice, Italy. The transport is escorted the last 250 miles by Italian Attack AMX fighter jets. Project Echo members are captured and incarcerated at Istrana airbase upon arrival. All information and evidence from their mission is confiscated by Italian military police.

5.0 ROE: Warning Level WHITE: Weapons Tight: Do not engage NATO units unless fired upon.

April 7th, 1997, Washington, D.C.

The Pentagon today held its first briefing this week as the events in the Mediterranean continue to unfold. Little more than 24 hours ago British Reconnaissance aircraft were shot down in Bosnia as they attempted to overfly the 1st Armored Division. The shootdown was conducted by the 5th Air Defense Battalion attached to the 1st AD. The Patriot missiles hit the British aircraft at more than 20 miles and all three aircraft were destroyed. The status of the British crews is unknown. The French, in conjunction with the British and the Germans began a series of attacks against the 5th Battalion. The 5th has sustained causalities but is still operational. The balance of units assigned to the 1st AD have begun a road march southeast to an undisclosed location for evacuation. The United States considers the events of the last twenty-four hours a regrettable incident and has no desire to continue hostilities. However, any military force attempting to interfere with the movement of the 1st AD will be considered hostile and engaged as such.

In London, the New British Prime Minister issued a severe condemnation of the U.S. actions in Bosnia and said that NATO, as the supreme command in the BTO, had the right to force a stand down of the U.S. 1st AD. He continued by saying that sufficient force would be made available to NATO commanders to insure compliance with the orders.

At the United Nations, the United States vetoed for the third day in a row resolutions condemning the U.S. for acts violating the integrity of the NATO command. In the General Assembly, speaker after speaker rose and condemned the U.S.. Russia, in a surprise move, introduced a resolution to suspend the U.S. from the Security Council citing the despicable nature of U.S. actions against Libya and Iraq. While many were eager to condemn American actions, few were ready to escalate the current tensions.

April 7th, 1997, Istrana, Italy

Russia was the first to warn that that American naval forces were assembling in the safe waters off Israel under the protection of the Israeli Defense Forces.

April 8th, 1997, Moscow, Russia

In Moscow, Russian officials announced today that Russia would, as part of its military contribution to the NATO mission in Bosnia, provide elements of its military to replace U.S. forces no longer available.

Initial shock of the offer was felt both in Brussels and Washington, but was soon eased in Brussels after Russian officials proposed and later signed an agreement to place these forces under the operational control of NATO commanders in-theater.

White House, Pentagon, and State Department spokesmen were entirely without comment.

April 9th, 1997, Venice, Italy

Reports have come from across the Adriatic. Low flying aircraft, missiles skimming across the waves and burning warships. Any hope of a cease fire was dashed with the first video of an American warship exploding and disappearing beneath the sea. The first civilian causalities were reported in Venice today when what is thought to have been an American Harpoon missile hit a 190 foot cabin cruiser. All aboard the pleasure craft were killed. A notice to airmen and Marines has been issued by France and the United States. Both claim that the waters of the Mediterranean are an active war zone and all that transit the Sea do so at their own risk.

Several middle eastern airlines have announced that the terrorist actions underway in the Mediterranean are just the latest event in a long list of American atrocities. They vowed to continue their daily schedule and have placed the safety of their airliners in the hands of Allah.

Pentagon officials, in a statement today, characterized the airline announcements as irresponsible at best and criminally negligent at worst. The statement also called on Lloyds of London to refuse to issue insurance to any aircraft violating the American warning.

In London, the British Prime Minister rebuffed the American warning and announced official British Government backing of all Lloyd's policies. Any airliner scheduled to fly in the Med would do so with the complete support of the United Kingdom.

April 10th, 1997, Istrana, Italy

Two squadrons of Russian Mig-29M Fighters arrive Istrana airbase.

April 11th, 1997, Venice, Italy

The escalating war in the Mediterranean took a sudden turn for the worse today when the still smoldering CVH Garabaldi entered port in Venice. The ship's port side had been torn open in two places and smoke was still billowing out of the damaged ship. The pride of the Italian Navy was apparently damaged during a large-scale air attack. Damage to other ships has been reported but one source said off the record that if the Garabaldi had been hit the loss among the escorts must be extreme.

In Paris, the growing number of air losses has given the government pause. Those who counseled caution in the beginning are now strongly recommending a peaceful resolution and a negotiated settlement. Hawks in the President's cabinet have vowed publicly that the U.S. forces now evacuating Bosnia are doing so at great risk and may face expanded air attack.

In Brussels, the Turkish Delegation announced its formal support for NATO and the current disciplinary action now underway in the Med. When asked if the Turkish Armed forces would engage American forces in support of NATO operations, a Turkish general responded by saying that Turkey was a full partner in NATO and shared in the collective goals with its partners.

At the U.S. State Department, an announcement was made by the usual spokesmen that the U.S. Government regretted Turkey's decision to take sides in the current conflict. The United States, the Spokesman continued, has long valued Turkey's friendship and looks forward to a time when U.S. and Turkey can return to normal relations. At the Pentagon, during the daily briefing, the spokesman provided a status report on the evacuation of the 1st Armored Division. The division has completed its loading and has now set sail for Israel. When asked why the U.S. was providing this report on an ongoing military operation, the spokesman responded that the Joint Chiefs of Staff want the world to know that the 1st AD no longer poses a military threat and that any further attacks on the convoy are purely punitive. He also added that an HNN television crew was standing on the beach filming when the last LCAC pulled out.

April 11th, 1997, Istrana, Italy

The guardhouse at Istrana airbase is damaged by air dropped laser-guided bomb fire during the attack, allowing for the possibility of escape for Project Echo.

April 12th, Tel Aviv, Israel

A large multinational delegation from the EC was seen today as they arrived on a United Nations aircraft. Officially, the Israelis deny any meetings with EC representatives, holding fast to the official position of neutrality and hospitality for those inside Israeli territories.

Sources connected with the unofficial delegation have suggested movement in the Israeli position that may alter the U.S. Israeli relationship. What that movement was or how the relationship would change was left unclear.

In Washington reaction to the Israeli meetings has registered across the spectrum. Some House Members have called for hearings to review the next Israeli aid package. The White House, choosing a more diplomatic line, chose to characterize the meetings as low level information exchanges that in no way affect U.S. Israeli relations.

These forces should be actively sought out and destroyed before the U.S. can develop useful intel.

April 13th, 1997, New York, U.S.A.

The cessation of hostilities on terms that seemed to favor the Europeans gave those in power across Europe a badly needed political victory. Public concern over the incident quickly turned into a quiet euphoria. Many on the continent it seemed had a deep-seated desire to see the "Yanks" get theirs.

Negotiations soon began regarding the return of the U.S. military personnel and equipment stationed in Europe when the conflict began. Much to the Europeans' surprise, the American administration pursued a very hard line with the European Union, demanding a return of all U.S. property before negotiations could continue.

April 14th, 1997, New York, U.S.A.

The U.N. General Secretary, backed by overwhelming support of the membership at large, passed a resolution ordering the United States to pay all back dues owed the U.N. or face immediate suspension from the Security Council.

The President's response to the U.N. was clear and to the point. The U.S. would not even discuss U.N. financial obligations until the U.N. addressed American military assets in the hands of the European Union. The general secretary wasted no time in convening the entire U.N. body; debate was short and the vote quick. American had become an outcast. With a few notable exceptions, the United States was isolated. The American president responded to the U.N. action by revoking all U.N. personnel visas and demanding that they leave the country within 48 hours.

April 21st, 1997, Brussels, Belgium

In the week that followed, the U.N. reconvened in Brussels and set about the business of condemning the U.S. and her few remaining allays for a host of alleged violations. The once bipolar world had now fragmented itself into four distinct trade and military organizations.

• CHINA, in a loose confederation with Japan and other Pacific rim nations, established the Asia Pacific Pact (APP).
• IRAN, the most vocal of the Arab states established the Islamic Federation of Independent States (IFIS). This organization united the oil-producing states of the Persian Gulf - with one notable exception - and established close political and military ties with India and other nonaligned nations.
• Former NATO and WARSAW PACT countries expanded the European Union and replaced the now defunct NATO military structure with the European Command (EC).
• The last trading blocked chaired by the UNITED STATES shared almost no commonality with its members other than their reliance on the U.S. to protect them from their neighbors.

The European Union with its expanding political military and economic might, has sought, through the United Nations, resolutions that would force non-aligned nations to join the E.U. or face economic isolation.

April 21st, 1997, Oslo, Norway

Norway, determined to maintain its independence refused the continued demands of the European Union and sought trade and security agreements with the United States.

Norway, in a very public ceremony signed a series of trade and defense treaties with the United States guaranteeing U.S. Military Forces a foothold once on European soil.

Late April, 1997, Brussels, Belgium

Outraged by this public affront the European High Council sought through resolutions at the United Nations condemnation of the Norwegian action and an expansion of United Nations control of the North Atlantic. Failing to find any precedent in international maritime law, the U.N. Leadership could only offer recognition of enlarged territorial limits on waters claimed by any member nation.

Iceland bowing to the pressure of the U.N. and its European supporters, formally announced and expanded its territorial waters in conformance with prescribed E.U. directives.

Iceland's induction into the E.U. and the expansion of its territorial waters have given the European Union the right to deny passage to any ship attempting to enter the Norwegian, Greenland, Iceland, United Kingdom (GIUK) Gap.

The United States, citing its right of navigation began regular deployments of forces into the Norwegian Sea and areas around Iceland largely ignoring the recent U.N. mandate.

April 22nd, 1997, Washington, D.C.

The U.S. State Department announced today the expansion of economic ties with Norway. This new trade agreement stated the spokesman, opens the door for expanded U.S. fishing rights in the Norwegian Sea. In fact, he continued the first contingent of commercial vessels were now en route to the Norwegian Sea and other private vessels were likely to follow in the weeks to come. When asked about the military exercises now underway in the Norwegian Sea the spokesman said that detailed information on "Nordic Light" was available at the Pentagon during the daily briefings.

At the U.N. Headquarters in Brussels, the General Secretary called an emergency morning session in response to the U.S. announcements. As the meeting broke, those in attendance were very tight lipped and most avoided contact with the media. A Russian representative who spoke off the record said that the leadership was tiring of the U.S. flagrant disregard for U.N. authority.

April 24th, 1997, London, U.K.

In what can only be termed a professional operation, British commandos boarded and seized 3 American flagged fishing vessels violating Icelandic territorial waters. Once aboard the vessel, British forces became suspicious when several members of the crew were found in full chemical warfare suits. After a careful search of the ship, large stockpiles of Binary chemical weapons were discovered. The operational commander ordered the ships sunk citing the risk to civilian population wherever these horrible weapons would be unloaded. When asked about the ecological hazard caused by the sinking of the ships, the commander responded by saying that since these weapons were the binary (two stage) weapons they could harmlessly deteriorate at the bottom of the ocean without ever becoming volatile.

The U.S. State Department, echoed by the Pentagon and the White House, rejected the British claims as politically motivated and provocative in nature. The spokesman continued by saying the U.S. has long been a leader in the abolition of chemical weapons and that no U.S. chemical weapons have been deployed on foreign soil since the withdrawal of U.S. forces in late 1996.

The Russian ambassador introduced a resolution in the United Nations Security Council, #2069. This resolution would prohibit U.S. Naval operations in the Norwegian Sea and imposed a severe fine on Norway for supporting U.S. actions.

April 25th, 1997, Oslo, Norway

Air raid sirens sounded nationwide today as Russian aircraft attacked in force all across northern Norway. Norwegian fighter squadrons engaged superior forces but were unable to stop the attacks. The Norwegian Prime Minister has formally requested military assistance from the United States.

In Washington, an unconfirmed source told CNN that the President would address the nation soon asking Congress for resolutions supporting the defense of Norway. Highly placed sources, within the administration, confirmed that the President is prepared to "GO IT ALONE" in Norway but quickly added that Congressional support would be a welcomed addition.

In Brussels, the United Nations Security Council unanimously passed a resolution #2069. This resolution supports the Russian actions in Norway authorized active quarantine operations against U.S. Naval forces in the Norwegian Sea. When asked about future military operations, the spokesman said that the only impediment to peace was in Washington and that the U.N. was willing to accept U.S. concessions and restore unity in the world.

April 27th, 1997, Reykjavik, Iceland

They came in the small hours of morning. American Special Forces operating from ships unknown attacked and destroyed key communications facilities on the Island. Reports of Tomahawk cruise missiles are unconfirmed but an antenna farm used by the Island's communications companies was completely destroyed. Shortly after daybreak U.S. Marines were sighted on the Island by local residents and reports of helicopters and other unidentified aircraft operating on the North West side of the Island have also been received.

The Prime Minister of Iceland, outraged by the American action, has this morning made a formal request of the United Nations for rescue from the American invasion.

In a hastily called special session, the United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to condemn the U.S. invasion and authorized the expansion of U.N. resolution # 2069 to allow Euro Forces to use whatever means necessary to remove the Americans from Iceland.

In Washington, the White House released a presidential message to the Nation. It said "The Nation in its rich history has stood the test of tyranny and vanquished those who would attempt to extinguish the eternal flame of freedom". He then announced a full mobilization of the National Guard and Reserve. In closing the President's message gave forth this warning. "Those who would attempt to engage American Military Forces world wide should do it with the knowledge that they will be vanquished by the full weight of American Military power. America will not stand any longer for the conspiratorial actions of the European Union. Member nations who support these aggressors shall bear the same burden as those they support. America shall defend her interests no matter the cost!

April 28th, 1997, London, United Kingdom

The Royal Navy today released startling photos of what they have identified as the U.S. Aircraft Carrier Enterprise. The photos appear to have been taken from a submarine periscope at great distance, and show a large ship fully engulfed in flames. According to the Royal Navy Spokesman HMS Spartan successfully attacked the carrier two days ago scoring hits with at least two torpedoes. High altitude reconnaissance over the area yesterday was inconclusive and no sign of the ship has been seen since. Speculation on the Internet suggests the ship sank before dawn.

At the Pentagon a Navy spokesman called the Royal Navy photos and stories the best propaganda to come out of the U.K. since the 1996 "enjoy British beef" campaign. When asked directly about the Enterprise, the spokesman issued the standard line: "the U.S. Military does not comment on forces involved in ongoing operations."

Tensions at the Pentagon have clearly risen in the last 24 hours and rumors of a full mobilization have been circling the corridors. What was once thought to be a minor confrontation is now being taken seriously by those inside the beltway.

In the first unanimous vote since the early days of this administration both Houses of Congress voted today to support the administration's condemnation of Russian actions in Norway and granted the President a free hand in dealing with the current hostilities. One Senator, who wished to remain in the background, said that, "if the U.N. wants war then war it shall be."