Sanguanan Civil War (MT,Open To All,IC)

[Kolmya]

Outside of Wyinkvorth, Kolmya
Wyinkvorth Military Airport
1:37 AM Western European Time

The silvery moon rested in the sky, the hazy light of it streaming through the branches of nearby trees. Fog engulfed the sole military airport of Kolmya, obscuring the planes that sat on the runway, bored looking ground crews sitting around the fuel and cargo waiting to be loaded onto the planes. Minister of Defense Ulf Kvert and two other senior officers sat around a conference table inside the command center of the airport. A ceiling projector streamed a split image onto the screen, one half of the screen having a large council of politicians, and the other displaying a weary appearing older man, the president Kodvik Rakken. Ulf rubbed his head and sighed as a headache set in, no doubt caused by the constant bickering of the council, which he had to witness the past 2 hours of.

"But, by sending military advisers to the SLA, we are effectively declaring war upon Sanguano", argued one of the many politicians of the council. His brow furrowed at this. "I believe,"he continued on,"that we should announce to the world that we condemn the Government of Sanguano for how they have handled the scenario, and also provide money to the SLA."

"However,"started a different man,"You have raised a very good point by saying that they have handled the situation in a very unprofessional manner. Maybe since they have made this such an international issue, we should not only offer our opinion on the issue, we should also send a small group of elite military advisers to help train the SLA."

After another hour or so of deliberation, the council had reached a verdict on what they were to do as a nation. The exhausted men and women of the council, as well as the President, and the minister of defense, had decided that they would send a sum of 100,000 Vikbehrs ($125,000) to the SLA, as well as send advisers to the SLA. The Government of Kolmya however wants the Government of Sanguano that Kolmya is not declaring war on them.

With the word that the small squad of 8 military advisers would be parachuting into Sanguano after all, the ground crews got of their lazy asses and started fueling up the 3 planes. Other members of the ground crews loaded the wooden crates up the ramp into the planes. 8 soldiers, dressed in their solid-green uniforms, also climbed the ramp of one of the An-26's. They set their large packs down in front of them, and took a seat, strapping themselves in for a long flight. As one of the advisers began to drift off, he was jolted awake by the starting of the turbo-props. The large black plane lifted off the slick runway, it's wheels making loud skidding noises as they left the tar surface. The tips of the pine trees faded away below as the formation of planes climbed higher into the sky.

[Tongan Coast]

President Eden picked up the phone which was now connected to Steele. "Hello, I would like to inform you we have both your troops and civilians in the hotel surrounded. Hopefully now we can talk....."

1505 EST
Erkesh, Sliver Cities
Socialist Peoples Republic of Kernan

Well, way to cover your bases Mr President. I can respect that. I just want to apologize again for the deaths of those peacekeepers. They were truly hero's and will be remembered as so. Our nations are on differing edges of the political spectrum, but that does not mean we need to go to war. I am willing to compensate the families and your nation for your losses, that is if the price is not to high. I must inform you Kernan has not been on the greatest of finanical grounds as of late and my treasury has been not as full as I would like it to be.

1505 EST
Classified Location, Tongan Coast
"Mr. Steele, we offer you the following terms for reperations towards our slain troops."
1. Kernan makes a public apology for the attacks on innocent civillians, and pledges to avoid future bloodshed of the innocent at all costs.
2. Kernan will pay $150,000 to the families of each victim. This totals 2.55 million dollars.
3. You will not only encourage the SLA to come to the negotiating table, you will force them to. We wish to find a peaceful end to this conflict.
You may offer me a counter offer, but remember we have your men outgunned and surronded. Try to send reinforcements and we will engage. How many civillians do you have in there again? 170? Do not mistake our democracy for weakness, if you fail to come to an agreement with us aso help me God I will kill 10 Kernians for every Tongan slain. Ha, would you look at that I seem to have spotted the perfect number of Kernians holed up in a hotel."

President Eden ended the call, he knew Steele would want to meet with his advisers. Eden did not want war, but he also did not want to seem weak. The last thing he needed was to show weakness as he was nearing his re-election. He was sure they would not meet those demands exactly, he didn't expect them too. But there was one thing he was sure of, he would not hesitate to storm the hotel if needed to.

[Chzeng]

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15th and 16th Expeditionary Brigades/3rd and 9th Expeditionary Naval Formations
International Waters
Chzengese Naval Force

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The massive pincer movement, not so much in terms of troops involved, conducted by the Chzengese proceeded on as the phoenix now morphed into a lobster for the sake of complying with the metaphor. In both directions the expeditionary brigades, on their vessels, rippled onwards, slowly nearing the Sanguanan continent. Following the approval of a purchasing of equipment from the Second Economic Committee, another cargo group was also prepared in Chzengese docks, ready to ship the delivered armaments as soon as victory was reported. SEC ships in, Chzengese vessels out.

The Sudanese meanwhile, had not their transmissions ignored by the Chzengese command. As they were known, Chzengese were always skeptical of cooperation with others, even more so the other in question was a socialist state; though the Chzengese cared not for such ideological arguments for tactical cooperation was of greater importance at the moment. Even though Expeditionary Brigades were well-trained, disciplined and well-geared, only a brigade of them could not really fight off numerically superior government forces; thus cooperation was required and it became a necessity. Though, doubting what the Sudanese could offer, the Chzengese decided to be gracious and give themselves the greater share of the effort required.

Affirmative on the tactical direction for Nuevo Cordoba. However, to maximize both our parties' survivability in this operation,
we would like to request no operation be taken until a signal from our forces, both via flares and via transmission, be presented 
and confirmed. Our missile destroyers will assist in bombardment as well as counter-interception activities against possible 
enemy aircraft in the area.

After this, during noon, Chzengese intelligence relayed information that the forces of a certain 'Unified Isles' were in action, seemingly also in the direction of Nuevo Cordoba; after all, the area was a location of massive opportunity, who could give it up? Intelligence suggesting that by now the Isleish forces would have at least started engaging the enemy via electronic warfare and at most commencing boarding operations, it was likely the 15th Brigade had not to fight their way through the streets of Nuevo Cordoba after all. But again some coordination was needed, and so a transmission was relayed to Isleish forces.

Greetings. We have noticed your tactical actions towards the direction of Nuevo Cordoba. As our troops are also heading for the 
city, we would like to request tactical cooperation and coordination of communications and movement upon our reported arrival
 at the area.

The 16th brigade on the other hand advanced without incident, them following the trails of the 1st aerial dispatch sent days ago, slowly advancing towards Javan'.

[The State of Sudan]

OOC:

My base is located in the empty, north area of SLA pocket 04 on the map.

Improvised Airfield
North Sanguano
1st Advisor Regiment

"Sir, we're recieving a transmission from the Czhengese forces," said a radio operator. "They have told us that we are not to launch an operation until we receive a signal from them." he added. "Good, load the boiler bombs and paratroopers into the 16 An-2s available, now." ordered the commander. The radio operator quickly informed the pilots and other personnel in the airfield and wait for a signal from the Chzengese before launching off to Nuevo Cordoba. The regiment was a small force, and they were not planned on taking any major cities but rather assist rebels. Though the commander of the 1st Advisor Regiment, Saleh Bin Mahmoud, knew that the situation in Sanguano was escalating and more reinforcements were needed, fast. They only had 2,000 soldiers and 30 old An-2 aircrafts that the air force couldn't be bothered to maintain.

If Sudan wanted to effectively support the rebellion, they would need more troops. A message was sent immediately to the high command of the Sudanese forces who were having 'troubles' keeping their Madagascar satellite state under control. Another regiment with a strength of 2,000 and some light tanks could be essential if they wanted to win this war. Fifteen minutes later, an officer came in the makeshift-operations base. "Commander Saleh, I have good news. Sudanese High Command has allocated us 2,000 troops and will arrive in waves starting from tomorrow. Saleh was shocked, why would High Command send soldiers in so easily? Surely they would busy and question why he needed troops in the first place. "Are you sure?" asked Saleh, in shock.

"Yes, sir. But, they are not trained soldiers. They are... conscripts from the 6th and 7th Volunteer Battalions stationed in Al-Fashir." said the officer. Ah. Volunteers. was the thought on Saleh's mind. Volunteers in the Sudanese army are different from conscripts. Volunteers were women or old men who exceeded their time in the army. These were not fit young men, but rather old men in their late 50s or women who wanted to see fighting for themselves. But hey, at least the old men were mostly battle-hardened veterans.

Someone interrupted his train of thoughts. "Commander, I would like to request if my squad an I could go out to scout our premises, if that is fine with you." said a young sergeant. "Hmm, sure then. Return by 7pm, or face the consequences. If I hear word of you defecting or trying to escape, the Sudanese Army will have you executed." said Saleh. The seargent agreed and quickly rushed off.

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Jungles of North Sanguano
North Sanguano
Tiger Squad

2 Technicals armed with a machine gun on the back that was painted with Arabic slogans and a jungle camouflage navigated through the thick jungles of North Sanguano, which was reported to be controlled by the SLA. San Narcissa was somewhere Southwest of their position but was not touched by Sudanese forces as of yet. To be fair, not a single SLA patrol was discovered in the small pocket so far, and this was the first small 'expedition' by Sudanese forces into their surroundings. Tiger Squad equipped themselves with a small radio and their seargent, the same young seargent before, spoke.

TRANSMISSION START

Attention rebel forces in the area, if there is any, we would like to inform that the Sudanese Armed Forces have set up a base in the 'SLA POCKET 04' as identified by our map, in the Northeast. We would just like to check if there is indeed any rebel forces occupying what is known as 'SLA POCKET 04'. If there is, please head to Northeast of this pocket and we are awaiting you with supplies, over.

TRANSMISSION END

The 2 vehicles stopped, waiting for a responce if there were rebel forces in the area. If there were, supplies could be delivered more efficiently through rebel and local contacts in the area and be directed to other rebel contacts in Sanguano.

[Kernan]

1515 EST
Erkesh, Sliver Cities
Socialist Peoples Republic of Kernan

Steele slammed down the phone as his face twisted in anger. He was not used to taking orders and he would be damned if some pissant nation from the backend of Hell tried to do the ordering. Like he gave a flying fuck about those expats, he might have at one time but that time has long gone; now this was about something greater than them. This was about something greater than even himself, this was about the very ideal of strength, something Kernan was founded on. He quickly sent off a message to the Tongans:

I will not be intimated. The people will pay for your ignorance.

and then had it sent off.

He then began to set his army into mobilization in preparation for a full scale invasion of Sanguano. The situation had changed. He quickly hammered out a new message to the Admiral.

To: Admiral Lincoln
From: President Steele

The directives of Operation Hammer have changed. I have authorized a full scale invasion of Sangunao by Kernian forces with the ultimate goal of installing a government friendly to our nation. The Tongans have unleashed my anger and you shall make the Sanguanians pay for their idiocy. I am authorizing the targeting of all Sanguanian assets. I am lifting the restrictions on schools, hospitals and the like as they could be used by opposition forces as cover.[/b] and then had that one sent off.

1815 EST
Off the Sanuano Coast

Lincoln crumpled the paper up and tossed it out of sight in contempt. He was all for showings of strength, he was a man of the North after all, but mindless slaughter was not on his agenda. Hammer was justifiable, it was a distraction for a limited operation but a full scale invasion could not be good for the nation. Besides, Lincoln had kids and firing directly on a school was abhorring to him on both a logical and moral standpoint. He realized he had to resist this order, despite the court martial. He turned to his radioman "Try to establish contact with any foreign ship that will hear us out, tell them that since our leader is apparently insane we will not follow through on his orders any more."

Then Lincoln got over the fleets PA system "Stand down! Stand down! Steele has gone psychotic and I refuse to carry out his orders!" Lincoln declared.

[The Unified Isles]

Message to the Kernan Government

TO THE KERNAN MINISTRY OF THE FOREIGN

FROM HM MINISTRY OF THE FOREIGN

IN NAME OF ALL ANTI-FASCIST STATES FIGHTING IN SANGUANO

Good greetings, to L´rd Tratzyav Ulanzo

First of all, thou shall be inf'rm'd that h'r majesty, longeth may she reigneth, dost not approveth of thy actions against Sanguanan civilians. We will definitely approveth a punishment f'r this in the future. But f'r anon we doth also not approveth infighting between us non-fascists, which is wherefore we will tol'rate thy actions until Sanguano hath been lib'rat'd. We wouldst also be charm'd if thou wouldst joineth an alliance of all nations fighting against the tyranny of the Sanguanan chancell'r.

Fare thee well.

Sign´d,
Sir Erwin Roustan, 1st Baron Roustan
HM Minister of the Foreign

Transmission from Admiral Kent to the Chzengese Task Force Commander

Code: Select all

As Temporary Hester of the Royal Forces Sanguano I wouldst definitely approveth of coop'ration in this war. Currently mine main f'rce is trying to lib'rate the city of Nuevo C'rdoba. We expecteth it to fall bef're the endeth of the day. We begeth thou not to striketh the city neith'r by airstrike, missiles n'r with foot soldi'rs to avoideth gentle fireth. We will inf'rm thou as anon as the city is secured, we than shall starteth to planeth out potential combin'd attacks. Godspeed. Kent

[Thermodolia]

To Rear Admiral Derek Trôn

Thank you very much for your offer of assistance. One of our three ships in the area, the NENS Blasco which is a Casso Class frigate, was surrounded by small boats carrying SLA fighters who swarmed over the sides following an attack on the deck by small arms and with grenades. The enemy skiffs were destroyed by oncoming hovercraft from the lHD Nass which is my flagship. However approximately a platoon strength enemy unit managed to lay demolitions in the forward bow lower deck.

The heroic efforts of the Master-at-Arms, Gunner and Engineering crew of the ship managed to prevent the attackers from destroying vital systems though important supplies were destroyed and 22 sailors were killed in the attack. A number of others are wounded to varying degrees or sustained damage from smoke inhalation. Marine Infantry managed to regain control of the upper decks. All SlA fighters either died or killed themselves with grenades. I am sending part of my crew to the Blasco to help repair her and man her for the time being, but your offer of assistance is of course greatly appreciated.

There is some concern about the Port of Venturas, as the Sanguanoan garrison appears to have been taken by surprise. It is therefore believed that the population of the city is likely to be hostile or at least indifferent to warning the authorities about the rebel presence in the area. Perhaps you might be kind enough to contact an civilian authorities in the area and offer them assistance? We have no quarrel with civilians and if they need any medical or material aid we would not interfere with its distribution.

- Commodore Eglon
NENS Nass

To Commodore Eglon,


I am sending the TNS Tarš it's a Belzoni Class Frigate, to help the Blasco. I'm sending it for three reasons; to help your ship with repoairs, to act as an emergency life boat, and to aid in protection for your vessel. Captain Arem Drœ will be your point of contact.


Rear Admiral Derek Trôn
TNS Jacob Dolia

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The Admiral had just finished his transmission to the New Edomite Fleet when a seaman burst into the room shouting something.

"Seaman regain your self!"

"Yes sir" Seaman Telson said as he stood at attention.

"What do need to tell me?"

"Sir, it seems we have picked up a distress call from the Kernan fleet."

"Understood Seaman. I'll take care of it. You are dismissed"

"Yes sir!" Seaman Telson said as he saluted and then left the room.

Well shit. The Admiral thought to himself.

To the Kernan fleet,

This is Rear Admiral Derek Trôn. We have received what seems to be a distress signal. Are you in need of assistance?

Rear Admiral Derek Trôn
TNS Jacob Dolia

[Tongan Coast]

To: General Harris
From: President Eden
Gerenral, I would like to infrom you of the situation at hand. Steele has refused our demands, the man is a fool. We will have no chance against the nation of Kernan in the long run without the support of other nations but today will take care of that. We came to this country to protect the people from themselves, but instead it seems we must protect them from outsiders. Execute the plan, NOW.

Nightfall, The Hotel
By now Lt. Johnson had his men fortify the positions outside of the hotel. They had the place locked down. By then the Kernans had secured the hotel, and the tension was high between the two sides. The Lt. expected the order to stand down any time now, but then something happened. It was unclear who fired the first shot, but that didn't matter anymore. The Kernans put up a good fight, but they were outnumbered almost 5-1 and surronded by mortars and mgs. When the smoke cleared the entire contigent of Kernan Troops were killed, 76 Kernan Civillians were killed and the rest taken captive. The tongans however suffered minimal losses with only 4 dead and 10 wounded.

Oceanic Naval Fleet
Launching their planes, flying low accross the water to avoid radar, the magnificent capital of Kernan came to view.
"Hey Ace, you seeing this city? Lets make the bastards pay."
The Jets and Bombers closed in on the city undecteded and by the time they were spotted it was two late. Closing in on downtown they released their payload, causing major damage to the ecomomic sectors of a city whos economy was already crashing. Other planes struck the presidential palace and other important structures. Fires began to rage across the city.

Press Room, Presidential Palace, Tongan Coast
The President of the Tongan coast everyone!
The room of reporters fell silent.
"Hello everyone, Today at 1900 hours Sanguanan Time our troops were fired upon outside of a hotel by Kernian troops. We had no choice but to respond with force as this is the second time our peace keeping troops have been attacked by the Kernians. We had tremendous success throughout our military operations today. We tried for peace but they forced our hand. We are currently in meetings with the security council as this is the second time Kernian troops have attacked peacekeepers. Long Live Tonga. I would like to announce I am reclassifying our soldiers in Sanguan as they can no longer keep the peace. We are not joining any official side at this time. Thank you."

Eden returned to his office and looked at his chessboard, he moved the knight and took out a castle. Your move Steele.

OOC: I don't know the layout of your city so I tried to make the locations sound okay. Feel free to report the damage as you know your city best

[Sanguano]

Attack On Outpost 3

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Aerial Dispatch 01
International Airspace
Chzengese Air Force

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The transmission from SLA command was immediately relayed by Chzengese intelligence to the aerial dispatch; as they had not yet travelled far this didn't take long to go into their hands. After refueling on a military base of Hsihyai Confederation common use, the group soared off once again, targeting the closest valuable objective of the 'Outpost 3' mentioned in the transmission. International satellite information suggested the rebels' data were indeed accurate, though the true value of the outpost remained to be uncovered.

The last landmass, mere islands, of the continent they originated from, soon disappeared from the horizon. The beginning of a work-day had just dawned in Chzeng, and yet the phoenix's avatars, each a reflection of the strength of their home nation through the sophisticated technology and armament prowess they possessed, had already entered the state of no turning back. The ocean was wide, and any land that could appear on the other side seemed quite distant even on the digital screens which were the only means by which they could be seen, though this did not at all affect the pilots. Above the rippling sea orange with the rising sun's grace, the trails of the jets slowly dissipated as they passed by as quickly as they arrived within sight of any possible observer.

Ascending higher, now far above the fog and the clouds, the jet fighters approached the end of the line, as it was commonly known, as if it was some concept of an odd technology (and indeed it was, from the perspective of the gods), also nicknamed the 'Hope Horizon' by many Chzengese navy servicemen and women as it is commonly at this point islands and signs of greater landmass come to the attention of pilots and sailors alike, and without any interruption or dramatic show they crossed it, plain and simple. First rocks, then larger boulders, finally atolls and small islands, then with vegetation, the coral slowly increasing in density as the fighters approached Sanguano. Of course, as precaution, jammer pods on the strike fighters were ready to be deployed, and they were used as soon as signs of the Sanguanan naval blockade appeared on-screen.

The aircraft soon passed by the coastline, and within minutes the Outpost 3 as reported was seen, clearly a high-value target for both Chzengese and the rebels. As the countermeasures were deployed, the Chzengese strike fighters went further inland, before finally unleashing the wrath and fire-brands of the phoenix. With blazing trails, missiles and guided bombs locked onto their targets, primarily the SAM batteries if there were any and then identified communication targets, easily distinguishable by the radiation of signals from their coordinates. 14 missiles and 5 laser-guided bombs were unloaded, and though many without visual confirmation by the pilots, the accuracy of them was expected and usual, explosions followed by fires and pillars of smoke vaguely seen through the cameras of the pilots. One of the strike fighters descended even further, strafing government armoured vehicles with its 30mm gun.

Their job done, the Chzengese aircraft flew off, but not before one other aircraft dropped a sixth laser-guided bomb as a departure gift. Now the receiving end however turned to them, as whatever government forces' surface-to-air systems would be focusing them with the fury of revenge...

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15th and 16th Expeditionary Brigades/3rd and 9th Expeditionary Naval Formations
Common Base "Pobeda", Hsihyai Confederation Common Military Zone
Chzengese Naval Force

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As news of the missile strikes by Kernan naval forces on the Sanguanan capital reached Lyin, it was realized the ripples of this would desperately force the Chzengese into an intervention right now; quickly organized was the 15th and 16th Expeditionary Brigades, each numbering 3,500 men and women, their organization typical to that of a Chzengese combined brigade. It was also rather obvious to make the Chzengese air strikes more effective in terms of overall range, cost and risk, they had to be carried by vessels to the shores to increase both the frequency of the airstrikes and the survivability of the aircraft.

The moderately sized yet impressive Chzengese flotilla then gets its chance to demonstrate itself. Most of the ships of the Chzengese navy had been replaced or upgraded, resulting in a new, highly advanced, combat-effective and powerful fleet along with ships technologically sophisticated, cost-effective and particularly known for their modularity. Anyhow, they were effective for both their roles of naval defence and that of international power-projection; who said phoenixes can't swim? (me lol) The brigades were packed onto the landing ships, while the aircraft onto amphibious assault ships more suited for multirole. Each dock-landing ship packed around a battalion, sizing each of the naval formations to 4 landing craft, 2 amphibious assault ships, 2 missile destroyers and 3 corvettes, with the destroyers of the 9th Formation exchanged for 3 missile frigates.

The plan was to land from two directions. The 3rd formation, carrying the 15th brigade, would strike quickly into the mouth of the Amazon River, taking Nuevo Cordoba where rebel activity is already high. From there contact can be made with the SLA, and with control of the river mouth two benefits can come: 1) the armament supply from the Chzengese will be able to be unloaded easily, thereby arming the SLA and potentially restructuring them into a semi-mechanized force, and 2) the troops can choose 3 maneuverable routes, either west down the river to take Incatos and San Narcissa and thus virtually secure the entire river for the SLA, down south the Xingu tributary to make contact with another SLA pocket, or east to capture Nuevo Leon. Fighting would be short, as most government strength would have been grinded by the SLA's efforts. The 9th formation with the 16th brigade will land somewhere down south, likely near Prosperedos, where quick contact with the SLA can be made following the destruction of the local government base. Though, it was all to secure Chzengese influence on the SLA, that a meritocracy of intellect and not a mobocracy of incompetence be established in the post-war state.

As that plan be diffused among the soldiers, them knowing exact details of the strategy, the flotilla sailed off, its ripples homeward, the sun setting behind them as they split their routes and went on their own, disappearing from the horizon of the ports.

The entire outpost was riddled with flames and rolling smoke clouds,dead and wounded Sanguanans lye scattered all across the base,those still aliving groaning or screaming in pain.
Eight mobile SAM Gecko trucks rolled out of the dilapidated motor pool,and took up positions all around the base.
The infantry all scattered into the jungle or into the basement levels of still standing buildings,however several of them hopped into a few surviving tanks,cranked them up and began rolling off in separate directions into the jungle.
The Gecko trucks all armed and raised their launchers to the skies,each locking onto one of the many soaring tangos above.
A symphony of whooshes could be heard as sixteen AA missiles streaking off into the sky after their specified targets.

[Sanguano]

Various drones, guided by an unmarked, black zeppelin, landed and deactivated near a minor rebel encampment, along with a large box containing a console used to control them which was dropped from said Zeppelin. A note was on the box.

Meh. Who in the helsike cares. We never use this javlar anyway.

Have eighty. Enjoy the Drones.

Try not to damage these things.

- Adrian Ahlstrom.

Every hour after that, said supplies would be dropped on the hour by more black blimps.

These supplies are greatly appreciated and will be used efficiently for our cause.
However we now have an additional request for you,that being a dreadnought style of ship that has LRBM or SRBM capabilities.
We hope you will at least greatly consider this request.

~Rojo Pero

[Sanguano]

OOC:

My base is located in the empty, north area of SLA pocket 04 on the map.

Improvised Airfield
North Sanguano
1st Advisor Regiment

"Sir, we're recieving a transmission from the Czhengese forces," said a radio operator. "They have told us that we are not to launch an operation until we receive a signal from them." he added. "Good, load the boiler bombs and paratroopers into the 16 An-2s available, now." ordered the commander. The radio operator quickly informed the pilots and other personnel in the airfield and wait for a signal from the Chzengese before launching off to Nuevo Cordoba. The regiment was a small force, and they were not planned on taking any major cities but rather assist rebels. Though the commander of the 1st Advisor Regiment, Saleh Bin Mahmoud, knew that the situation in Sanguano was escalating and more reinforcements were needed, fast. They only had 2,000 soldiers and 30 old An-2 aircrafts that the air force couldn't be bothered to maintain.

If Sudan wanted to effectively support the rebellion, they would need more troops. A message was sent immediately to the high command of the Sudanese forces who were having 'troubles' keeping their Madagascar satellite state under control. Another regiment with a strength of 2,000 and some light tanks could be essential if they wanted to win this war. Fifteen minutes later, an officer came in the makeshift-operations base. "Commander Saleh, I have good news. Sudanese High Command has allocated us 2,000 troops and will arrive in waves starting from tomorrow. Saleh was shocked, why would High Command send soldiers in so easily? Surely they would busy and question why he needed troops in the first place. "Are you sure?" asked Saleh, in shock.

"Yes, sir. But, they are not trained soldiers. They are... conscripts from the 6th and 7th Volunteer Battalions stationed in Al-Fashir." said the officer. Ah. Volunteers. was the thought on Saleh's mind. Volunteers in the Sudanese army are different from conscripts. Volunteers were women or old men who exceeded their time in the army. These were not fit young men, but rather old men in their late 50s or women who wanted to see fighting for themselves. But hey, at least the old men were mostly battle-hardened veterans.

Someone interrupted his train of thoughts. "Commander, I would like to request if my squad an I could go out to scout our premises, if that is fine with you." said a young sergeant. "Hmm, sure then. Return by 7pm, or face the consequences. If I hear word of you defecting or trying to escape, the Sudanese Army will have you executed." said Saleh. The seargent agreed and quickly rushed off.

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Jungles of North Sanguano
North Sanguano
Tiger Squad

2 Technicals armed with a machine gun on the back that was painted with Arabic slogans and a jungle camouflage navigated through the thick jungles of North Sanguano, which was reported to be controlled by the SLA. San Narcissa was somewhere Southwest of their position but was not touched by Sudanese forces as of yet. To be fair, not a single SLA patrol was discovered in the small pocket so far, and this was the first small 'expedition' by Sudanese forces into their surroundings. Tiger Squad equipped themselves with a small radio and their seargent, the same young seargent before, spoke.

TRANSMISSION START

Attention rebel forces in the area, if there is any, we would like to inform that the Sudanese Armed Forces have set up a base in the 'SLA POCKET 04' as identified by our map, in the Northeast. We would just like to check if there is indeed any rebel forces occupying what is known as 'SLA POCKET 04'. If there is, please head to Northeast of this pocket and we are awaiting you with supplies, over.

TRANSMISSION END

The 2 vehicles stopped, waiting for a responce if there were rebel forces in the area. If there were, supplies could be delivered more efficiently through rebel and local contacts in the area and be directed to other rebel contacts in Sanguano.

The transmission sent by the Sudanese crackled through the headphones into the ears of the dead radioman slumped over on top of the radio.A fresh bullet hole was in the back of his head.
The base outside was rubble,the tin and wooden shacks were now piles on the ground,dead bodies,blood,and bullet cases covered the ground all around the base.
Jeeps and other equipment was up in a blaze.
A field radio was crackling on the ground,at least until a large boot stepped down crushing it into the mud.
A Kevlar clad Preemptive Strike Merc ground the radio out with his boot,then spoke into his radio in a thick German accent,"The entire base has been leveled,no one left here is alive.However we've checked through their communication logs and discovered that the Sudanese are making supply drops for them and also have u it's in the vicinity of this base."
A voice responded over the radio,"Understood,we will notify the Air Force.Have you located Lacerda's base?"
"Not yet,we tried to take prisoners but none of them would surrender.As for a casualty report we lost thirty men.This base had about two hundred or so.The artillery fire from Outpost 1 was invaluable."The Merc responded.
"Understood,"Replied the voice,"we will request air and artillery strikes on the Sudanese forces once we have them pinpointed.Take your unit and press on to the village just south of your position once you've finished cleanup."
"Yes sir,Major Schrader out."

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SUDANESE TIGER SQUAD VICINITY

A Sanguanan Mig roared over the the position of the Sudanese force.
"This is Hawk Eye,enemy forces spotted,sending coordinates now."The pilot said into his radio.

OUTPOST 2

A line of fifteen self propelled Howitzers began blazing away in a fire-at-will fashion,firing on the coordinates provided by Hawk Eye.

[Teddyland Union]

To: Chancellor Ramon Solano
From: Denfense minster Joe Fluffy

Dear Ramon,
In Teddyland vision you are evil and so a the rebels so our Goverment wants to Invade your weak nation.

From Joe Fluffy

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Joe orders the follwoing
200 Throops
10 Tanks
12 war planes
3 Gun Boats
325 dogs

[Sanguano]

Sunrise, on the river outside of Nuevo Cordoba

With the Chzeng having decided to break the south and Kernan missile striking the center, Admiral Kent had decided to commit his forces to the north. The plan was easy: The Royal Marines would capture the key port of Nuevo Cordoba, which would than be used to bring multiple armoured brigades and other line army units into the war-torn nation.

Whilst Nuevo Cordoba wasn´t expected to post to much resistance to an elite-trained infantry division with over 7.000 Men, Kent had feared that the Chancellor might stage a counter-attack out of Incatos or Nuevo Leon, which was why he had been bombing those cities for the last few days with the combined Carrier Air Wings of HMS Dreadnought, HMS Glourious and HMS Impervious.

Aboard the assault carriers HMS Repulse and HMS Royal Sovereign preperations had been made for the assault. The marines of 1st Brigade (1st, 2nd and 4th Marines) had been mounted on helicopters aboard HMS Repulse, as did the marines of 2nd Brigade (3rd, 6th and 7th Marines). The 1st and 2nd Marine Cavalry had prepared the AAVs for storming up from the water. 5th Marines were to stay in reserve.

The Plan for seizing the city was somewhat simplistic: 1st and 2nd Cavalry were to seize the cities port whilst trying to prevent massive damage to him, as Kent needed it intact. The far western port-side would be assaulted by B Squadron, Royal Commandos, which had embarked from HMS Glorious. After the port was taken, the 1st and 2nd Brigade would advance and force the fascists to retreat into the SLA lines, where they were to be crushed.

Kent swallowed for a moment on that one before giving the order to advance.

"Godspeed, Marines !"

Captain Pedro Cortez lowered his binoculars after viewing the enemy fleet and the approaching choppers and AAV's.
The port was itself was defended modestly,with two Gecko SAM trucks positioned on the roofs of the nearby warehouses and shipyards,totaling to twenty two of them overall.
There were ten self propelled Howitzers accompanied by a pair of .50 Calibre MG emplacements on the docks,not to mention sharpshooters along the towers,cranes and rooftops,as well as three hundred Sanguanan infantry spread throughout the port.
Cortez called out from the particular dock he stood on.
"Batteries ready!Fuego!"
The Howitzers began firing down the line,each one erupted a loud BAM! as it fired.
The Gecko's began lining up and targeting approaching enemy choppers.
The snipers double checked their sitings,the gunners set and lined up their MG's and the troops throughout the facility took their breath and gripped their weapons.
The battle for Nuevo Cordoba had begun.

[The Unified Isles]

Major General Neille was hanging himself on his HQ Helicopters railing, wielding an assault rifle in his other hand. It looked amazing, but he was likely to get himself killed that way. It was the Isle´ish style of command: Lead from the front, die among your soldiers...

"Advance, thou sons of the isles. findeth gl'ries on the field of battleth, 'r die trying..." he was silenced when a snipers bullet zipped by his ears. The Fascists had opened fire. "Th're is haply a battalion of foe infantry guarding the harbour, but they hast a lot of SAMs, mine l'rd" his Staff Officer told Neille as he retreated into the Heli. "We hast ov'r sixthousand. We can easily crusheth them by pushing our whole f'rce against them." "So it shall be, mine l'rd"

The battle started with a bloodshed. At least a dozen helicopters were hit by enemy anti-air assets whilst approaching the port, though most managed to perform an emergency landing on the river. The AAVs were better of, the enemy howitzers had difficulties hitting them.

The Royal Commandos on the far-side of the harbour on the other hand were hardly pressed. They were a fine target for the enemy´s machine guns, though they weren´t willing to retreat, still heading for there target.

The Tides turned when AAVs reached the harbour, they started moving up small promenades and areas were the piers weren´t as high, opening fire with their HMGs. The Sanguanans didn´t seem to have anything to counter them.

Marines were now flooding the dockyards and warehouses, over sixthousand of them, and helicopters were swarming the air. The Sanguanans were clearly outnumbered, most of their forces had been split and surrounded in small pockets. The Isle´ish may lacked skill, but they made up for that with pure enthusiasm and esprit du corps. Even the Royal Commandos had managed to storm their assigned position, and were now occupied with pinning down the enemy snipers.

Everything had gone fine.

[Sanguano]

VENTURAS (New Edom)

Mendez called out as they slowly approached the Blasco.

"I'm Major Mendez,now acting commander of the Sanguanan forces in Venturas.Our CP was struck not long ago by a enemy operated drone and Colonel Jose' Olivera was killed.We were unable to raise you or receive you because our radio was on the fritz,so we personally came to hail you.
I now ask your permission to come aboard your ship."
The pilot had stopped the skiff and though the three other troops had lowered their hands they didn't pick up their weapons.

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As the Edomite choppers approached red smoke grenades were popped and place in a circle formation in the middle of the port.
Several troops gathered around,keeping their weapons lowered but loaded and off safety.
A young officer exited from a nearby warehouse and approached the marked landing zone,the troops assembled all gathered into a line formation in rows of six as the young Lieutenant Nene' Valdez stopped short,watching as the Edomite choppers closed in.

[New Sperland]

Deleted

[Kernan]

1530 EST
Erkesh, Sliver Cities
The Socialist Peoples Republic of Kernan

Steele picked himself up from the floor of the palace and brushed himself off before checking for any superficial injuries. He found some cuts on his arms and legs and a bruise on his face where a piece of rubble fell, but other than that seemed find outwardly. He turned and looked outside to find the city had taken a fair amount of damage. The economic sector was a mess and seemed to have bore the brunt of the assault, but that was arguably an improvement over what it was beforehand. The rest of the city was suffering from sporadic damage and fire but those could be handled by the people. Steele turned as the door burst in the Presidential Protection Unit flooded the room.

"Mr President! We need you to go to the Emergency Bunker!" one of them said. Steele nodded and was led to the basement without another word. When he got there he input the code and the blood sample before being let in. Inside there was a fully operational command room and food to last them all for three months of sustained habitation. Steele walked in and began to bark orders.

"I wan't the 12th Fleet back home ASAP. Get the 10th and 14th on the water to and begin combing for the Tongans. I want the Air Force scrambled over the largest cities in the country. Kernan has become a no fly zone. There will be no warnings, if any unauthorized plane is spotted over Kernian airspace they will be downed. I want the Army ready for invasion as soon as the waters are clear and the Internal Security Force deployed across the country!" he screamed. The men inside began to carry out his orders without another word.

1830
Off the Sanuanian Coast

"Sir! We got a transmission from Erkesh and the Thermodolians!" his radio man said.

Lincoln, who was beginning to think...rebellious...thoughts, quickly brushed them aside."What do the Termodolians say?" he asked.

"They wonder if we are in trouble, they got our calls." the radioman said.

"Assure them we are okay...but tell them that our leader is off his fucking rocker. Tell them i'm not in trouble but Sanguano might just be. He has not been shy in his use of nuclear weapons before. It is this Admiral's professional opinon that if things get bad enough he might just start throwing nukes like candy." Lincoln said. The radioman transmitted the message dutifully and solemnly.

"Now, what does Steele want?" Lincoln asked.

"SIr, it's not Steele sending this message. The Minister of Defense said that Erkesh has been bombed, killing hundreds. Steele is safe underground for the time being but we have new orders. We are to immediately report back to Kernan for defensive duties." the radioman reported.

"I can't go back now. We still got people over there!" Lincoln proclaimed, motining to the shore "Send half the fleet back, half our AA Protection and missile crusiers. I will keep the Vassilov and the battleship squadron here to see if I can peacefully negotiate for the handing over of the hostages." Lincoln said.

[New Edom]

Venturas Seaport

Commodore Eglon felt that the worst thing about this campaign was the poor communications. "Didn't I tell those people from Thermidola not to send aid to the Blasco?"

"You did, sir," replied one of his operations staff.

"That's what I thought. And the radios on shore are not working. I want the marines' signals officer to patch them into our network and help them communicate with us directly. So far we haven't had any ill effects but then our countremeasures rae superior, probably." Eglon mused.

A huge hovercraft landed on the shore and dispensed 120 New Edomite Marine Infantry, with 2 M28 Vigilo recon vehicles, 10 M20 APCs, one mortar variant and one air defense variant. The six wheeled vehicles rumbled down teh ramp accompanied by infantry moving in skirmish order. Mostly olive skinned men and women with sloe dark eyes, though there wre a few fairer skinned mediterranean looking people among them. They carried AV-94 rifles which resemble the AK series, combat webbing, jungle camouflage, and moved in an alert manner.

"I am Major Obed of the 4th Marine Infantry," replied an officer to the lieutenant. "We have come as allies. I'm sorry to hear about your troubles here. Can you give us a report on the status of any enemies in the area? Any recon you have done?"

Meanwhile on the LCAC, the voice called back, "Major Mendez, an honour to meet you, I am Captain Lucas, 4th Marine Infantry. It would be easier if you went on to the Blasco which is over there. This hovercraft has to move on to shore with the troops on it. Or if you prefer you can wait till we land ashore and then it can take you back to the LHD. I'm sorry to hear about Colonel Oliveras. Do you have any intelligence on those who undertook the attack?"

The frigate was now very occupied with its damage control, dealing with the wounded, dead and the ruined equipment and supplies, engineers making sure that no critical damage would build up from the damage done to the B deck area. However the Blasco was also maintaining its duty: using its radar and sonar plus its helicopter to detect its range for potential enemy movements. Now a pair of drones were keeping watch for small craft as far as fifty km away--ideally they would not be caught again. Farther out than that, the air patrol and the radar, sonar and SACOm systems of the LHD and the destroyer to give them a much longer range window of detection.

[Thermodolia]

TNS Peace
15 km north of the Thermodolian Fleet

"This is Captain Amy Sânth of the TNS Peace. We are requesting permission to enter the fleet, over"

"TNS Peace this is Rear Admiral Derek Trôn of the combined Thermodolian fleet. You have permission to enter the fleet. I want the TNS Peace to move along side the TNS Jacob Dolia, over"

"Thank you Rear Admiral Trôn. We are moving into position, over"

---

TNS Tarš
30 km from the Blasco

"Captain of the Blasco! This is Capitan Arem Drœ of the TNS Tarš. Do not fire upon us, I repeat do not fire upon us! We are here to aid your ship, to provide more workers, and to provide protection. We are requesting to come near"

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Thermodolian Fleet
50 km of the coast of Sanguano

"Admiral Trôn!" the Thermodolian radioman shouted.

"Yes, what is it?"

"The Kernian fleet is not in need of any assistance, however they said that their leader is batshit crazy"

"How crazy?"

"Think 4x worse then North Korea but with actual nukes, sir"

"Shit! Inform the President immediately!"

"Yes, sir!"

---

Thermodolia City
Presidental Command Bunker

These are strange times we live in. The president thought to himself. This started as a small civil war that has now erupted into something greater. The president looked out into the room, before him was seated; the Secretary of State Martha Greshwin, Secretary of Defense James Sardon, Secretary of National Security Sam Donson, Director of the TSS Alyssa Braghart, Director of the TED Samantha Hevens, and Vice President Dan Grœth.

Secretary Sardon was the first to speak. "Earlier today we received a transmission from our fleet in Sanguano. "The transmission stated that the leader of Kernan is crazy and that he wouldn't hesitate to use WMD's"

"How crazy is this man?" Secretary Donson asked.

"The direct quote was

"Think 4x worse then North Korea but with actual nukes, sir"

An eerie silence fell upon the room.

The President finally spoke up, "Can anyone confirm this?"

"Yes sir both the TSS and the TMID can confirm" said Director Braghart.

"Well shit. Does anyone have any suggestions?"

"Sir I believe we should contact New Edom and our many allies. They will be very helpful in this matter" Secretary Greshwin responded.

"I also think we should alert our missile defense system and put our nuclear weapons on standby." Added Secretary Donson.

"Agreed, we should also move some tactical ships to the area. I suggest moving the 3rd submarine group." Secretary Sardon concurred.

"Alright then it's settled. I will send a message to New Edom, I want the 3rd submarine group moved into position and I want all nuclear missiles and our missile defense system on high alert.

You are all dismissed."

To: King Elijah IV
From: President Jacob Zarman
Subject: Kernan
Encryption: Extremely Secret, Eyes Only

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Your majesty,

I am informing you of some grave news I have just learned. Earlier today the Thermodolian fleet in Sanguano received a transmission from the Kernan fleet stating that their leader is insane and will not hesitate to use nuclear weapons. My Admiral described the Kernan leader's craziness as being 4x worse than North Korea but with actual nuclear weapons.

I have already placed Thermodolia's nuclear weapons and missile defense system on high alert. How do you think we should proceed with this matter?

Sincerely,
President Jacob Zarman

[Tongan Coast]

Undisclosed bunker, Tongan Coast
"Mr. President, we're seeing massive troop movements throughout Kernan, they must be preparing for an invasion." An intelligence agent reporteted
"Fantastic" Eden Said
"Excuse me sir?"
"Fantastic I said, if he wants to invade let him. He could not afford an invasion if he wanted to, his country would collapse economically especially after todays strikes."
"But what if he invades anyway sir...."
"Then it looks like there will be a civil war in his country"

Eden hoped he knew what he was doing. He knew that Steele was already losing popularity due to the economy, and now a large majority of the citizens blamed him for the bombings, citing his foriegn policy as the main cause. Things were unfolding perfectly. Eden knew he wouldn't win re-election now, but he wouldn't have to. His plan was going perfectly.

Sanguano Airfield

The Kernan prisoners were tossed into a cargo plane and shipped immediatly to the Tongan Coast before anyone even realized where they were. Once they were there they were thrown into cells, huddling closely to one and other, they were scared.

[New Edom]

To: President Jacob Zarman
From: King Elijah IV
pb]Subject:[/b] Full Scale War
Encryption: Eyes Only, Most Secret

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Dear Mr. President,

The allegations you are making are very serious. May I ask what proof you have of this intelligence, and how you obtained it? While I detest the actions of Kernan I think that we need to be clear about what the numbers are. Do you also have any idea what targets would be selected for these nuclear arms? And what provoked this action?

If there is sufficient proof then I will be likely to invoke the assistance of the SACTO alliance in providing us with help. It may be necessary to prove to Kernan the nation--and to President Stele--that they cannot win such an engagement, that it would not provide them with victory but with a lengthy humiliation and destruction of their nation. If President Steel is willing to limit himself to a limited action then things will be more negotiable I believe.

King Elijah IV

Venturas Seaport

"...Capitan Arem Drœ of the TNS oi]Tarš[/i]..."

There would be no doubt detected clear pingings and buzzings of sonar and radar as the ship was detected on its approach. Carrier Air Patrol as well as the destroyer Gideon had detected the approach of the vessel,and so its communication was actually picked up by the flagship.

Commodore Eglon said irritable, "Capitan Arem Drœ of the TNS Tarš, this is Commodore Eglon, commanding NENS Nass and the New Edomite Task Force. you may have received confused orders. We are rendering aid to our own ship, the [i]Blasco[i] which is part of a three vessel task force. It does not require your help at this time. what our government did request was that your people might offer aid to the civilians in the seaport. Because we continue to hear nothing from the Chancellor's government, we have no idea what they might need. We ask you to stand off and help us coordinate any humanitarian response for the time being. Thank you for your offer of support."

[Thermodolia]

To: President Jacob Zarman
From: King Elijah IV
pb]Subject:[/b] Full Scale War
Encryption: Eyes Only, Most Secret

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Dear Mr. President,

The allegations you are making are very serious. May I ask what proof you have of this intelligence, and how you obtained it? While I detest the actions of Kernan I think that we need to be clear about what the numbers are. Do you also have any idea what targets would be selected for these nuclear arms? And what provoked this action?

If there is sufficient proof then I will be likely to invoke the assistance of the SACTO alliance in providing us with help. It may be necessary to prove to Kernan the nation--and to President Stele--that they cannot win such an engagement, that it would not provide them with victory but with a lengthy humiliation and destruction of their nation. If President Steel is willing to limit himself to a limited action then things will be more negotiable I believe.

King Elijah IV

Venturas Seaport

"...Capitan Arem Drœ of the TNS oi]Tarš[/i]..."

There would be no doubt detected clear pingings and buzzings of sonar and radar as the ship was detected on its approach. Carrier Air Patrol as well as the destroyer Gideon had detected the approach of the vessel,and so its communication was actually picked up by the flagship.

Commodore Eglon said irritable, "Capitan Arem Drœ of the TNS Tarš, this is Commodore Eglon, commanding NENS Nass and the New Edomite Task Force. you may have received confused orders. We are rendering aid to our own ship, the Blasco[i] which is part of a three vessel task force. It does not require your help at this time. what our government did request was that your people might offer aid to the civilians in the seaport. Because we continue to hear nothing from the Chancellor's government, we have no idea what they might need. We ask you to stand off and help us coordinate any humanitarian response for the time being. Thank you for your offer of support."

Thermodolia City
Presidential Command Bunker

From: President Jacob Zarman
To: King Elijah IV
Subject: Full Scale War
Encryption: Eyes Only, Most Secret

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Your Majesty,
The proof we have obtained of this threat was from the Admiral of the Kernan Fleet himself, who recently received orders to return to Kernan. We came to this information after the Thermodolian fleet responded to what we thought was a distress call from the Kernan Fleet. The Thermodolian Fleet was then informed of the news. I will send you all copies of the Intel we have.

Our intelligence says that this is in response to a surprise attack on the capital of Kernan by the Tongan Coast forces, who did this in retaliation for Kernan killing 17 of their troops during the Kernan attack on civilians.

As for the targets of these weapons, intelligence suggests that Sanguano and Tongan Coast are the main targets. With supporters of both nations as possibilities for nuclear strikes.

Sincerely,

President Jacob Zarman

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TNS Tarš

Capitan Arem Drœ felt extremely embarrassed and after receiving the New Edomite transmission.

"Commodore Eglon" Capitan Drœ said "We are so very sorry to have irritated you. It seems that something got lost in translation. No matter I will stand down immediately and not come any closer. However I do have one question, is it possible for us to head to shore and pick up wounded civilians to transport back to the TNS [i]Peace? If not we will head to a different location and attempt to hail the Sanguano government."

[Chzeng]

Attack On Outpost 3

The entire outpost was riddled with flames and rolling smoke clouds,dead and wounded Sanguanans lye scattered all across the base,those still aliving groaning or screaming in pain.
Eight mobile SAM Gecko trucks rolled out of the dilapidated motor pool,and took up positions all around the base.
The infantry all scattered into the jungle or into the basement levels of still standing buildings,however several of them hopped into a few surviving tanks,cranked them up and began rolling off in separate directions into the jungle.
The Gecko trucks all armed and raised their launchers to the skies,each locking onto one of the many soaring tangos above.
A symphony of whooshes could be heard as sixteen AA missiles streaking off into the sky after their specified targets.

Aerial Dispatch 01
Above Javan'
Chzengese Air Force

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"Target decimated, estimated destruction 70%, goal accomplished." reported the head pilot of the dispatch. Though, there was little time to celebrate, as quickly the enemy retaliation of several Osa missiles came their way, each tracking down one of the fighters as if it was filled with absolute hatred, revenge needed direly against the aerial attackers and aggressors.

Command guidance used by the missiles meant a heavy disadvantage which could be exploited extremely simply. Requiring constant signals from the home vehicle, a wave of electronic warfare disruption - jamming, that is - would prove with effectiveness. The jammer pods were not yet retracted making them easy for immediate deployment, and so quickly they went into activity, disrupting the guidance systems of the missiles. An additional guided missile, the fighters have not used up their entire arsenal yet, also flew in the direction of the vehicles so the source of the problem could be solved. Jamming of other parts of the missiles, such as the homers, were also in effect.

Despite this, some of the missiles were able to avoid jamming and switch to optical guidance, allowing for one to hit its target, a fighter in the rear. Impaired by this collision as the explosion knocked the aircraft off its road, another missile hit, this time hitting important parts and the destruction of the fighter was now final. One of the other fighters, in compliance with Chzengese protocol on endangered aircraft, aimed its guns at the burning construct, preparing to destroy it to prevent the pilot's capture and loss of technology into enemy hands, but ultimately could not do it. An end to this not seen, the pilot of the hit aircraft decided to eject and paradrop, the button pressed with ease as pressure was rapidly lost in the cockpit. The two crew members slowly descended as the flowers of silk bloomed above them, them safe for the moment. Still, what was to come next would be the greatest question...

The rest of the squadron completed several evasive maneuver, and now out of range of the missiles, thought they'd be temporarily safe. They took no time in setting destination back east, as with one down another casualty was not needed.

[The State of Sudan]

Sanguanan Jungles
North Sanguano
Tiger Squad

The artillery fire shook the trees and dirt flew everywhere. "Where under fire!" Shouted a tiger squad soldier. The technicals immediately reversed and drove at high speeds towards the base. The radio operator of the squad began quickly contacted the Sudanese base not far away. "Commander, this is Tiger Squad! We are under fire from enemy artillery. We just saw a Sanguanan Mig fly overhead! Requesting air support!" Shouted the radio operator.

Meanwhile, in the base, the base's radio operator quickly told the commander of the situation." "What, I thought this was rebel territory! Scramble the Hawk of Quraish Squadron, immediately! I want these artillery destroyed!" Shouted the commander in anger. The radio operator immediately followed his orders and the squadron was scrambled.

A squadron of 12 Su-25 aircraft, nicknamed the 'Hawks of Quraish' took off from the small clandestine airfield. They were the only interceptor aircraft that the expeditionary force had. The vastly upgraded Bulgarian-made Sukhois were up an about almost immediately and were flying to Tiger Squad's position.

"Command, we spot a lone Mig, Sanguanan colors, requesting permission to engage?" Asked the squadron leader, Hawk-1. "Roger that Hawk-1, engage the Mig." Said the voice on the other side of the radio. The Sukhois, now split up into 3 flights of 4 aircraft, began firing their main cannon to the Mig that was flying not far away and their cannons blasted away in a cloud of black smoke and fire.

Tiger squad stopped their vehicles in a thick tree covering and using shovels, dug themselves into small foxholes. They covered their vehicles in thick leaves and themselves in the lush green bushes. They waited for the artillery fire, waiting for the Sanguanans to think they were dead. They kept strict radio silence, and communicated with their commanders through taps on their radios in a morse code.

They heard the rumbling of planes above and spotted gunfire coming from a squadron of Sudanese Sukhois, most likes after the Mig they had just spotted before and the artillery that was pinning them down. They waited, like a tiger, waiting to pounce out of the bushes when the artillery stopped...

***

Things in the base were calmer than what was happening outside. Four Mi-6 helicopters gently in to the small base. 4 BMD-2 IFVs were suspended by ropes carried by the helicopters. The IFVs were dropped off first, and then the helicopters landed themselves. 90 of the new volunteer soldiers poured out of each helicopters, totalling 360 soldiers. The Mi-6s were giant helicopter, made for cargo.

The volunteers formed a line, and some were clearly shocked as they heard gunfire not far away. Commander Saleh made his way to the airfield where he inspected the soldiers. "Volunteers, form up defensive lines and reinforce this airfield position, we are in close vicinity of enemy artillery and Sanguanan troops might try and take us over.

But before they knew it, the Mi-6s were already up and about, heading to fetch the next wave of volunteers...

Above SLA Pocket 04
Sanguano
Sudanese Air Force

The aircraft above the SLA pocket received no response from the rebel forces. A message was said to the radio operator. "Sir, we have reports that a squad of ours are under heavy fire from enemy artillery. Do not drop supplies and men, sir." Said the operator. "Hmm, fair enough. But ask command if we could help find these artillery and destroy them." Said the pilot leading the operation.

The man spoke into the radio again. "You are authorized, sir." Said the operator. The An-2s didn't go looking for rebels but rather enemy forces. After some flying above the general vicinity, they saw fire blasting out of the jungle. He vaguely saw the outline of SPGs lying under the cover of the canopy of the jungle.

The planes set course for above the location. "Drop boiler bombs!" shouted the lead pilot. The boiler bombs were household boilers filled to the brim with high explosives, shrapnel and a new plan by the Sudanese forces, toxic chemical gas containers. They were rolled out of the side of the planes, and were sent hurling towards the outpost on the ground...

[Kernan]

1600 EST
Erkesh, Sliver Cities
The Socialist Peoples Republic of Kernan

"Sir, we have half of the 12th fleet en route to begin patrols off shore. We also have the 10th and 14th 90% mobilized and rallied at their designated areas." the High Admiral said, glancing at a paper he was holding.

"Wait, only half the 12th?" Steele asked.

"Yes sir. It seems half is being held back by Admiral Lincoln to continue recon on the Sanguanians in preparation for the Invasion. That is what he claims at least. We have logged an increase of radio chatter from his flagship and between the Thermodolians/New Edomites and I have reason to suspect that Lincoln is cahoots with them to undermine you." the High Admiral answered.

"Your just paranoid. Lincoln is one of my most loyal supporters, there is no way he would betray me." Steele said.

"We also have the Army 80% mobilized and war plans are currently in the works for invasions of both Sanguano and the Tongan Coast." the Admiral continued.

"Good. Good." Steele responded.

1800 EST
Off the Sanguanian Coast

Lincoln sat in his chair and contemplated his next move. He had thought about revolt, attacking the Steele government and replacing that crazy despot himself, but he still felt honor bound to serve Steele. He took an oath in Sea Academy to serve the government of Kernan fatefully and honorably until his dying breath. However, the current situation threw his mind into doubt as he didn't know if the government he now served was the same he swore to. Steele was like a totally different person. After much more thought Lincoln rose to his feet and turned to his radioman.

"Send a message to New Edom and Thermodolia. Tell them we are in open revolt against the government of Kernan and seek support in our attack on Erkesh." he said.

The room went silent as the crew took in what their captain just said. After a long lull Lincoln spoke again "Steele is leading this nation into the ground. He has clearly lost his mind as all good intentions have been lost. Now he just doing this out of pure misplaced pride. If any of you wish to not join me in this endeavor then stand now. If a large majority of you wish against it, I will comply." he said. He waited for people to stand but none did, instead their faces hardened with resolve. The radioman sent the message.