Sieg im Varshanka!Victory in Varshanka!Die Kardinalarmee marschiert ins Weißland!
Kämpfe im kalten Gastreude-Hochland
Guten Tag Comrades from the Free Journalists Agency, a collection of free journalists, editors, and digital artists here now to offer you a stunning report from the headways of the War in the North online! Well, in this case the lack thereof as the Kardinal High Command recently offered a report showing the Kardinal Army having surrounded the White's stronghold of Jannik and the surrounding Gastreude hills.
The Kardinal Army, working under War Plan Red* and the leadership of Kommissar-General Gabriele Abelkis, has been planning for its final advance into the Weißland for the past few months as a final push against the Republican-Viceroy Force stationed there. The 1st and Second Divisions set the plan to push into the Ërhorst Mountain Range in motion alongside the 3rd and 4th Divisions moving west over Gastreude to encircle Jannik. As the headlines say, comrades, the Ërhorst Offensive was immensely successful; Although this victory was short lived as the 3rd and 4th Divisions were later halted in Gastreude after stumbling on a concentration of forces that the High Command did not account for.
Of course while all this was happening, the 5th and 6th Divisions began a major offensive into the Weißland earlier this morning, and with R.V. Forces occupied in Gastreude, they've faced little consequence on the final march to Jannik
Kampf im Gastreude
Combat in GastreudeThis here is a report from the Gastreude Offensive. What is known is that our battle-hardened Kardinal's have taken only 344 Casualties versus a staggering 2,000 R.V. Casualties in only a half-days fighting. Despite this fraction, the Ovan Divisions here in the Highlands are not in for an easy battle as harsh mountain winds and snow flurries blowing in from the Ërhorst Range only a few hundred miles away have battered the troops, lowering temperatures and visibility significantly.
From the reports we've received, the two divisions sent into the Highlands —Comprised of a total of 7,500 Men alongside several Mechanized and Aerial divisions— have been met by uncountable guerrilla's alongside scattered artillery bunkers which would be the reason these divisions were so easily slowed. The Guerrilla's have been avoiding head on combat, but it seems that they've networked themselves alongside the hilltops and within the more heavily forested areas, proving difficult for direct air bombings and mechanized assaults.
The report (shown below) from our own men and women in the field however, speaks wonders of the Kardinals against these great odds of Cold and Hard weather and tactics:
The screen flashes white from the snow-glare before showing the Gastreude Highlands, large clusters of Pines dot the snowy hills, some of which are more of low-mountains, with thick clouds blotting out the sunlight. Yet, the sound of Gunfire and Artillery shatters the spell, and the camera pans left towards a young man in military fatigues, the Gear and Grain emblazoned on his left chest pocket. A large explosion rocks the camera as a pillar of smoke and snow rises in distance, a Tenrack —Standard combat helicopter— flies overhead and her Rotors fade into the distance.
"My name is Ahren Berovon here in the midst of the Gastreude Offensive as Kardinal forces combat the Republican Guerillas. Fighting had started earlier this morning after we were ambushed by the Weiße who had fortified their positions before we had arrived. As you can see..."
Another explosion, closer this time, rocked the man and his crew, the roar of gunfire growing in the distance
"As you can see the fighting is fierce even in the cold as Kardinal forces attempt to forcefully excavate the entrenched Republicans, who've taken to guerilla tactics and the usage of hardened bunkers built into the hillsides. We have been able to discern the general location of the enemy based on the heat signatures presented by the bunkers, most of which are indicating a large concentration behind me. The Commanders posted here have informed me that reinforcements from the rear are to arrive shortly, and the fighting should cease within the day."Die Armee zieht ins Weißland und die Luftwaffe beginnt Himmelüberfälle auf Jannik
The army moves into the White Land and the Air force begins a raid on JannikWith combat in the frigid highlands of Gastreude slowing to a crawl against a thoroughly entrenched enemy, it seems that the 5th and 6th Divisions have experienced little combat during their central offensive into the Weißland. The Central offensive, comprised of some 15,000 mechanized infantry began with a Luftblitz offensive to clear the way. The Kardinal Luftwaffe has yet to receive much resistance, and after breaking through the inferior Weiße Himmelstyrann, they've proven to be more than capable of acting just as an arrowhead penetrating into the heart of the Weißland as they've acted as Reconnaissance aircraft. Things picked up this afternoon, however, as the Luftwaffe began a series of Aerial bombardments on the city of Jannik, as well as providing images of the enemies defenses.
We'll get back to you soon with the details of the battle as, sadly, we were unable to gain access to the specific information regarding the success of the raids just yet.
Wahlen sind angesichts der Spannungen in der Heimat fruchtbar
Elections prove fruitful in the face of domestic tensionsWe end tonights online issue with the results of the most recent election cycle here in the Commonwealth. For those unaware, recently liberated, or living outside of Ovandera, the first Election cycle of the Commonwealth occurred yesterday, with the beginning of the first Constitutional Convention, War Plan Discussions, and the election of the first Ratskanzler.
The Constitutional Convention is set to begin this weekend, with meetings already beginning in the Bundesrat between elected representatives, and men & women already taking sides between the two majority ideologies of Ovandera, Anarchism and Syndicalism. Specifically in this case is Ovan Syndicalism, which calls for the formation of a central Syndicate to unite the individual Cooperatives of the nation, which contrasts the Ovan Anarchists who argue for the cooperation between multiple Syndicates to run and manage the economy.
In these first meetings of the Bundesrat, a similar theme quickly ran loud between all delegates, the question of the military. As of now there are three prevailing answers to the military problem, War Plan Gold, War Plan Black, and War Plan Red. War Plan Gold Calls for the formation of a formal Red Army, one that is organized from the top down by chain of command, is funded by taxation, and is manned by conscription. The Kardinal Army has actually been working under the War Plan Red doctrine, which argues for the formation of a High Command Organization to organize local Militia's, funded by taxation, to operate. These both contrast the third option, War Plan Black, which argues for the cooperation of each of the Communes Militia's with the formation of a Democratic High Command to act as a Distributor and Forum between them. War Plan Black also differs as it is not funded by taxation, and is instead funded by public donation in most models presented during the talks.
Another major issue brought up during these pre-convention talks was the nature of a "Black Doctrine" police force and the handling of Public Works. This was later tied to issues in Healthcare, Welfare, Education, and Scientific Funding. These issues come ringing on the coattails as the Military Occupation of Ovandera comes to an end, leaving a wake of public paranoia and an increase in major crimes over these last few months.
Finally tonight, the newly elected Ratskanzler Christoffer von Freitag is now set to be sworn in this upcoming Weekend, with major Party actions set to accompony his advancement into Office. Freitag personally has been incredibly vocal and influential for the Syndicalists during the General Strike of 2015, and was a major proponent of the current War Plan Red Doctrine the Kardinalarmee currently adheres to, yet has progressively pushed for the transition into the Black Doctrine. However, his views differ significantly from the Kommissar-General of the Armed Forces, who advocates for a more centrally focused Red Doctrine, and who actively seeks to instigate Socialist Uprisings and Coup D'etat's abroad.