Interpol in T2K

[LT. Ox]

that is

With their skill sets I would think they would be transferred to Counter Intelligence and be searching high and low for spies.

My thoughts or back in charge of a section.

[Legbreaker]

Even if Lyon and Interpol HQ was in one piece, I can't imagine the French would like what is essentially a foreign intelligence agency still operating within their borders. Those that aren't co-opted by the French are sure to be expelled once the French withdrew from Nato and declared their neutrality.
I can't imagine the Swiss would be all that keen on accepting them either, at least not until the war died down.

I agree with the Sgt and Lt re how the personnel would be used during the war, although I'll add some would join the MPs as well as the various Intelligence organisations. Makes soooo much more sense than leaving them in what is essentially a superfluous administrative position.

[Olefin]

Lyon does have one big military target as well - i.e. the Renault truck works are there - big facility that makes all kinds of trucks and most likely would have been switched over to military production with the start of the war

and even with the French withdrawing from NATO, I could see the US buying trucks from them to use for their forces

the plant is in the southwest part of the city in Venissieux - been there and its quite the plant - they also made medium size trucks for Mack (which is why I was there) - its far enough out that a hit there wouldnt do much to the city

now if you are going for where they make VAB's and the like you want Limoges

[Legbreaker]

The truck works would be at best a secondary target when you've got the back up control site for France's nukes a short way to the north west.
Lyon's looking more and more like a primary target for the first side to break their supposed neutrality.

[unkated]

Lyon does have one big military target as well - i.e. the Renault truck works are there - big facility that makes all kinds of trucks and most likely would have been switched over to military production with the start of the war

and even with the French withdrawing from NATO, I could see the US buying trucks from them to use for their forces

No, you would see the US wanting to buy trucks from the French.

For the French to sell them to the belligerent NATO countries would be to support their war effort, which they oppose.

And to become legitimate targets, a fate France is avoiding.

Aussi, pas de truck pour le NATO - les Boches, les Anglais, et les Americains, ils faut marche ou mourir.

(So, no trucks for NATO. The Germans, English, and Amercians must march 9on foot) or die.)

Equally, unless you wish to be a target of the Force du frappe (the french nuke strike capability) you don't hit them. While not as earth-shattering as a US or Soviet strike capability, it's nothing to sniff at, especially if you have already been weakened. France IS a country with working power and air defense - they will know who hit them.

The NATO vehicle book mentions ONLY a single strike in Lille (NE France).

Uncle Ted

[Olefin]

the French got hit more than once by nukes but not that many - from what the various sourcebooks said it appears that what did get hit was petroleum related, much like it was in other neutrals - but in France's case I am betting it was limited or the French hit back and made it very clear that any more nukes and they would have joined the war

i.e. - "Despite being neutral, France was subjected to nuclear strikes to deny its port and oil refining facilities to NATO. Damage was generally confined to coastal areas, but casualties were severe. Riots and civil confusion caused by the war and the influx of refugees forced the government to close France's borders, then occupy all territories west of the Rhine.

Some areas, particularly the mountains, are in open rebellion, and martial law is in effect. The government in the southern areas is corrupt and dominated by the Union Corse. Marseilles is the largest undamaged city in the country, though it is in a bad state compared to its pre-war condition. Some trade between Europe and the eastern Mediterranean passes through the city, which is entirely run by the Union Corse."

[RN7]

Winter 2000, Madgeburg, Germany.

Bristol Myers, Leftenant with the 1st Wilts, is called in by his CO, and told to cooperate with a civilian, introduced as Jean Bertrand, Inspecteur Principal de la Surete Nationale de la France (you hear each nasally accented capital letter). Bertrand displays an official-looking badge and ID.


Uncle Ted

With the French occupying all German territory west of the Rhine and enforcing the Dead Zone east of the Rhine into Germany I could not see a French government official/policeman lasting to long in Germany