The Second Estovakian War [CLOSED]

[Weco]

Rache, Imperial Palace Public Square
October 5th, 11:00 AM, 2079

Emperor Jurgen looked upon the crowds that gathered for his Public address on the situation in Irav. He cleared his throat and began to speak, "My loyal subjects, today it brings great joy to announce that, The Wecovian Empire is going to war! As of This moment, the Wecovian Empire is at war with North Timeria in support of our System Alliance allies and brethren, let it not be forgotten that the Timerians brought destruction down upon the Iravian Capital bringing death to numerous numbers of allied peoples! I urge you to enlist, to fight and to shed blood, your own and your enemies for the Empire! The crowds cheered as a thunderous applause was heard through out the Palace square.

Astrol Islands, near North Timerian Air base
October 5th, 10:58 AM, 2079
"Sir, we're in position to strike. Said Captain Waltzburg to his commanding officer. Copy proceed with the strike, leave none alive. Wecovian aircraft were enroute to bomb the Timerian airbase if the assault failed. In actuality the ground assault was meant to keep the Timerian aircraft on the ground and damage and destroy as many as possible before the ground team is wiped out. Further Wecovian forces comprising of the 33rd Astrol Heavy Infantry Regiment, as well as the 5th Armored Brigade. Totaling to 6,700 Soldiers enroute to the Timerian base and the first reinforcements are expected to arrive in around 30 minutes. The Air strike will arrive in around 20 minutes. The reinforcing ground troops objective was to overwhelm the base if the first two phases were not enough to render the North Timerian base inoperable.
"Attack! Ordered Captain Waltzburg as he and his men exited the dense foliage of the Astrols and rushed the Timerian Base's entrance, guns blazing.

Imperial High Command Office, Rache
October 5th, 11:26 AM, 2079
The Emperor walked into the war room, abuzz with noise. The Emperor immediately contacted General Mysunde the commander of the Wecovian Battle Group. "General, you're being appointed the Supreme Commander of the North Timeria Theater, all forces there are at your disposal." Emperor Jurgen said. "I appreciate this great honor your Majesty, I will not fail to deliver a victory to you. Mysunde replied to the Emperor, bowing his head. "One more thing Field Marshal, your previous orders to keep your distance are now to be disregarded, you are now to invade North Timeria with great Haste. A large Strike on Timerian Cities will be carried out in order to create a distraction for you, it's to be launched on a daily basis on a different city each day." Emperor Jurgen ended his call to the Field Marshal and proceeded to turn towards his Orbital Command Officers. "Have our orbital bombardment Satellites in position for a strike on the Timerian Capial of Infinity within 2 hours, I want to see a high body count. Ensure the Space Fleet protects the Satellites"
The Emperor didn't feel safe in the Capital, expecting that the Timerians wouldn't take too kindly to Wecovian forces striking their capital. He expected that Rache could likely be lost in this war, but a necessary sacrifice for bigger gains. The Emperor and his most important personnel proceeded to go to a classified Bunker in Northern Weco. Then there was the Timerian Present on the Astrol islands, however Wecovian Forces had been prepared to push the Timerians off the Astrol Islands since preparations for war were being made.

[Loracia]

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MODIFIED VERSION OF MY MOST RECENT POST. I COULD NOT EDIT MY LATTER POST DUE TO NT NOT LETTING ME. sorry if that bothers anyone

October 5th, 2079
Eastern Loracian coast near the border.

As the Timerian ships fired their salvos, the Norian anti-missile gunners started shooting down the incoming missiles. The Loracian pilots scrambled to their ships, and naval bombers. As much as 50 planes took off in less than 10 minutes. As the missiles came crashing down on the fortifications, men were taking cover. More and more planes were taking off, making more noise than the missiles themselves.

The attack on the Timerian fleet had already begun, with planes and long-range cannons from the coast rain bullets and shells onto the vulnerable ships, having no cover at all. Alas, it was also raining Loracian and Norian planes, as they were being shot down one by one.

Kilometers away, a Loracian artillery regiment is taking aim, and shot a volley of 100 shells simultaneously, completely destroying the enemy ships.

Four hours later, the Fortifications are smoking, littered with bodies and scrap metal from the missiles. Craters were everywhere, and the sea gray from all the sunken ships. The Regific Sea was turned into a mass grave.

The Loracians and Norians lost 54,674 troops total, with countless more wounded. 47 planes or bombers were lost.
The Timerian fleet lost 19 of its ships and managed to retreat 41, due to heavy damage. This resulted in around 2,045 Timerian casualties.

This battle could be considered a draw, yet none of each side has given up the fight yet.

After this battle, the combined forces of Norians and Loracians are now designing a new, better, and more efficient 'wall' to defend themselves. In any case, the counter-attack in the west was about to begin.


October 5th, 2079
Late night, Florac Military Base

As many lights are out in the capital, the military base is bustling with activity. The massive runway especially. One could notice these forty- five ships the size of a Beluga cargo plane, able to carry 500 paratroopers and have a range of 785 km. These ships are completely loaded with troops, tanks, and other vehicles. Very loud buzzing sounds soon ensued. The forty-five ships have started their engines. Where are they headed? To the South Western Timerian Islands, near the Loracian border.
Operation Bay Assault has now started.

The attack on Leo Islands was planned in a very organized way. The fleet, with anti-radar detection modules on board, would fire missiles and shells on the Islands. 500 Small boats would then arrive, depositing forty-five troops each on the coast, so 25k men. Afterward, the paratroopers would drop down, with their shock resistant exoskeletons, so 150k. This was only phased one, though. Phase two would then consist of another wave of the same numbers. To add up to this, most of the Timerian Jade fleet were not stationed there in this season. This gave the Loracians an advantage. 350k men would be committed to the fight, plus mechs, tanks, and the ships.

October 5th, 2079
3 hours later, Timerian South-Western Islands.

As the unsuspecting Islands lay on the horizon, 40 Formorian and Loracian ships, in formation, are all aiming at the islands in the cover of the night. As three consecutive beeps are heard, all the ships simultaneously fire, blowing up all military, and energy producing facilities on the islands. Missile salvos ensued, the ships unleashing 5 at a time.

Alarms are blaring on the Islands, and the cities are being evacuated. The cannons on the Islands’ coast are firing at the ships, now seen by the enemy forces.

Soon enough, the five airships carrying the paratroopers arrive and drop their load. Tanks, mechs, and troops start landing on the Islands, facing a lot of resistance. All the troops were ordered to keep prisoners, and not kill enemy survivors who surrender.

The fighting on the streets was chaotic. Hand-to-hand combat was everywhere, due to the tight city. The Loracian troops, now numbering 164,765 men on the original 175,000, were slowly but surely capturing the massive city. Allied planes zoomed overhead, dropping bombs on Timerians. Half of the city was then captured

October 6th
3 am Leo Islands.

After a ceasefire, the Loracian troops start advancing. The night was short but long enough for the Loracian ships to keep attacking the Timerian forces. Forty-five friendly cargo planes now start dropping the next phase of troops, another 150,000 troops start landing, with 160 mechs. The plan to completely capture the city has now started. On the coast, Naval Troops Carriers were landing on the Timerian flank.

The Loracian troops, mechs, and tanks now start their advance, with the cover of artillery on the ships. The city is rubble now, and Loracian medics are searching the ruins for Timerian citizens that are trapped inside.

Suddenly, Timerian troops ambush the troops, hiding in the buildings. The Loracian troops quickly get to their senses and call for an airstrike. The missiles soon arrive, now destroying more of the city. Timerian tanks soon arrive, flooding the city streets. The mechs retaliate with their rocket launchers, destroying most of the enemy. Choosing that speed would be key to take over the city, the Loracian army was now rushing towards the enemy, which was unexpected. The Timerians retaliated with a rain of bullets from their encampment but were met with more shells coming from the sea. But the Timerians stood their ground, stalling any advance on the Loracian side. A mass of allied planes then came in, striking theses hard headed enemies with missiles. The Loracian mechs then rushed to the enemy encampment, crushing the tents and temporary facilities, with the troops following up the attack.

The Loracians finally capture the city, after five hours. With the Timerians with no stronghold on the city, they fled to the Naval base there. The base was already smoking and heavily damaged after the ships’ barrages, so the defense mechanisms did not work. The ships then shot their last salvo, completely breaking the enemy’s troops’ morale. The main regiment of Timerians soon surrendered, left with 200k troops, now exhausted from fatigue and non stop fighting. Other 100k troops from Loracia were then brought to the Islands to finish off the rest of the Timerian forces, now all split up. The Timerian casualties are undetermined, but 12,236 Loracians perished in the fight, with 140k wounded.

After the victory over the Timerians, the Loracians have contacted the Norian engineers to start designing the necessary fortifications. As for the Loracians, a Base of Operations is being built. The navy will be using this base/Islands to refuel and resupply. Airfields have also been built. The Timerian towns and villages are off-limits to the soldiers, to avoid hostilities and unnecessary conflict.


October 6th
7 am, South Weast American Border, Loracia, mainland.

As the news of victory reached the base in Loracia, the soldiers cheered. They quickly gathered their equipment, as the third stage of Operation Bay Assault is starting. The sound of tanks and running soldiers brake the cheering, as the victory has boosted the troop's morale completely.
"This victory was key to starting this war, explained the king “now with the morale of the troops at its highest, they will be more eager to kill more Timerian bastards."

[United States of Conner]

Timerian Embassy, Conner City
October 5th, 0820 hours

The black car pulled past through the back gates of the Timerian Embassy, the tinted windows of the vehicle keeping its passenger's identities a secret. Within the car, Secretary of Foreign Affairs Drew Owen stared out the window and considered the situation.

The USC was perhaps the last superpower at peace. However, although that may have meant that civilian life in the USC could carry on more or less unchanged, the political situation was still incredibly delicate. Even outside of the government, any Connerian dealing with foreign economies or trade would be feeling the impact of the conflict already. Owen would have to be at his best for the next few months, just as he was getting ready to retire. There tended to be very little "winding down" time for a Connerian politician - one often skid into retirement instead of easing into it. In that respect, at least, they followed the attitude of the nation as a whole.

Owen was shaken from his thoughts by the sound of his door opening. He quickly stepped out of the car and smoothed down his suit. Not 20 minutes ago, he had given the first Connerian address on the war to a room of hungry reporters. He had had maybe a couple minutes to breathe before he was sent to the Timerian embassy, and he suspected the days and weeks ahead would proceed at the same pace.

As he walked, he spoke with a couple of his aides. Briefly, they discussed what Zeena al-Masri could have called this meeting over. His orders hadn't said much, and that was because the call from the embassy for an immediate meeting had been vague and broad. Only "critical matters related to the current conflict." Owen had nonetheless gone over material relevant to the conflict, and he felt prepared for the meeting.

After confirming their identities, Owen, his two aides, and two Special Services agents were inside the building. They made their way to the conference room where al-Masri waited and entered quickly, not wanting to waste any time when time would likely be of the essence.

Owen nodded and extended his hand. "Ambassador al-Masri. What can I do for you today?"

[North Timeria]

October 5th, 2079
NORIA Mizuchi

As the ships were fighting things suddenly shifted as the ships jumped.

"Sir I had to initiated Solar Jump Drives... Destruction was imminent." The AI sent a report across the sip.

"Understood but we have to get back to support those destroyers. Fire Lighting missiles and move into attack position... How long before reinforcements arrive?"

"Task Force Mutant is moving to support... no contact yet."

Astrol Islands, near North Timerian Air base
October 5th, 10:58 AM, 2079

As the base alarms sounded men swarmed outside as the bases defense fired at the storming Wecovian troops. Pilots rushed to their aircraft as bullets were flying around. The 1st line of defense was the automated weapons on the outside perimeter. The airmen set up a line of defense to protect the airfield and keep it operational. The F-69 VTOLs stationed at the base didn't need a runway as they took off almost immediately. Using energy weapons they fired on the wave of soldiers attacking their homebase.

"Ninox squadron we have incoming Wecovian aircraft move in to intercept."

The squadron of F-69s quickly transformed and took off to intercept the aircraft before they could attack the base.

Infinity, North TImeria
October 5th, 2079
11:45 A.M.


"Sir you must get to you bunker immediately. Wecovian orbital satellites are moving into position and we've send interceptors to try and shoot them down." President Reeves was rushed to his bunker with the protection of Olympian special forces.

At Joint Base Infinity-Dragonwater 100 Manta fighters were launched from an underground facility. The fighter quickly took to the sky as people watched from their windows. They were headed to engage Wecovian orbital satellites.

Timerian Embassy, Conner City
October 5th, 0820 hours

al-Masri shook the Secretary's hand. "Good morning Secretary... As you know North Timeria has entered into armed conflict with the System Alliance. Not only were we attacked but also set up. As your intelligence community probably knows by now, North Timeria had nothing to do with they fire at Parliament."

al-Masri took a deep breath a slid a file over to the Secretary.

"This is our communication with our agents in SA countries... 72 hours before the fire Agent Wolverine went missing... 10 hours before he was supposed to send over a critical file. " She took a deep breath.

"We have been at odd over Estovakia for the past year and we've stood for the Democracy against the forces of evil... We believe that this is a war against democracy and freedom. The SA wants to control the world and we have actively stood in there way... They try to throw puppet dictators up wherever they can and they think North Timeria will be next. There aren't many true democratic governments left..."

[Weco]

Heavy Artillery Battery, Astrol Infantry Regiment, 3km from Astrol Timerian Base, Astrol Islands
11:00 AM
October 5th, 2079
"Commence bombardment, I want to see that base pounded into dust." Ordered Brigadier General Mark Turner, the commanding officer of the assault on the base.
"But.. sir what about our men?" Asked the battery commander.
"Their sacrifice has been noted, commence firing. It would take too long to pull them out, you realize it's an airbase right?" The Brigadier sternly ordered. The battery commander shrugged and gave the order to open fire. 54 Heavy artillery guns opened fire at the Timerian base, at a rate of 6 shells per minute.
The anti aircraft batteries and missiles were standing by to blast any Timerian aircraft out of the air.

Astrol Islands Timerian base, Astrol Islands
11:01 AM
October 5th, 2079
The first shells began to impact the base, killing and injuring Wecovian soldiers fighting to enter the base as the base and ground around it was blasted by an endless barrage.
"Why are the guns opening fire!?" Questioned a soldier before he was blown into a fine mist by a nearby blast.
"Don't they care about us!?" A young Private asked.
Captain Walzburg turned to his subordinate and simply said: "We're expendable, consider yourself expended. If we retreat we'll be executed. Push on and pray they stop the bombardment."
The Private had a look of horror on his face, as he realized that the Captain was serious, they were considered acceptable losses.
Numerous shells hit the ground and the base as screams from the wounded were silenced and new screams were produced.

[North Timeria]

Astrol Islands Timerian base, Astrol Islands
11:01 AM
October 5th, 2079

The bases defenses intercepted the shells as they rained down. The overwhelming number and lack of care for their own forces were too much to handle. The defense has to shift their area of focus to crucial areas and more shells rained down on the base. The line of North Timerian troops took cover and prepared to fight the Wecovians hand to hand.

"Alright boys... Let's rock!"

As the shells rained down the soldiers continued to fire at the tree line spraying down Wecovian troops. The F-69s overhead had all been re-tasked and a squad was launching an attack on the Heavy Artillery Battery. The squad flew low enough to avoid being targeted in the high-intensity battlespace. They took small arms fire but their armor was more than enough to repel the attacks.
The F-69s used their energy weapons to attack the anti-aircraft weapons and marked the area for a strategic strike.

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Arianna, North Timeria
10:00 A.M.
October 6th

A number of Sea Panther and Titan submarines were deployed to blockade Leo Island as the Jade Ocean fleet reassembled. They would operate within North Timerian waters along the coast. Sinking enemy ships and attacking them while in the harbor.

Leo island being so close to North Timeria would make it the main objective. North Timerian Air Force units deployed in the south would run constant sorties to destroy enemy troops and retain air superiority. The main attackers were Mocking Jay drones and XFA-9s used both working together to bring down Leo Island's defenses.

3 squads of Samurai special forces were also deployed to Leo Island to perform reconnaissance and unconventional warfare. Lupa squad would be assigned to help support a group of liberation fighters outside of Leo Island(City).

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Also assembling outside of Arianna was a task force to resecure Leo Island. The Task Force was made up of various divisions, including a Sangheili Mech brigade.

[North Timeria]

October 8th, 2079

General Mercedes Martínez has assembled her task force and her mission was approved by command.

“We have to retake Leo Island at all cost… Command has reassigned major assets for this operation and our victory is considered critical.”

The NORIA Watatsumi would be flying in from San Loma to support the operation and ensure success. They would be launching a Sea, Air, and Land operation that would cover Leo Island. Forces from across North Timeria would take part in securing the island.

The Air Force had been running constant sorties since the retreat and special forces on the island were keeping track on Loracian troops on the ground. Both had been notified about the upcoming operation.

“Tomorrow!?”

“13 Hours sir.”

“Well let’s make sure we have our shit together… We got a big day. Command wants us to move south to King’s Bridge. They want us to support a few brigades coming through. Heavy armor and IFVs are going to push first then support vehicles expect the area to be cleared.”

The team headed south through the rainforest moving alongside the eastern trails.

October 9th, 2079
Leo Island
5:00 A.M.

With half a million troops ready to engage the operation started with a cruise missile barrage. North Timerian ships in the Gulf of Manuurah launched more than 500 missiles targeting defenses and Loracian command elements marked by special forces. The force also targeted a number of places identified and sent in by civilians.

With the missile barrage launched from larger destroyers and missile command ships, LCSs moved in to swarm the island and provide support. Two Norway Class destroyers were also moved into position around the island to support the ground effort.

Flying in to launch the attack on the capital of the region Leo Island(City) were airborne troops launched from the Cherry Isles and amphibious warfare ships. Among them was a Sangheili Mech Brigade sent to help secure the city.

As they approached the city a number of explosions could be seen across the battlescape. The ground was also heavily pounded as the result of constant bombing could be seen on the ground.

Below them on the water Marines were aboard transports waiting to hit the beaches. They were heavily armed are ready to retake the island. Most of them had retreated only a few days ago but were ready to jump back into the fight. Most of them called Leo Island home and had family still trapped on the island.

In the east North Timerian tanks were crossing King’s Bridge. The tanks and IFVs were slowly maneuvering the bridge as infantry moved alongside them. LCSs could also be seen around the bridge escorting the tanks as they made their way across the bridge. The openness left the vulnerable but it was a risk that had to be taken.

With everything in action, the NORIA Watatsumi was called into action. Over the dense rainforest, the Watatsumi hovered a few thousand feet above the canopy.

“Initiate Solar Jump Drives Operation Urban Angel is green.”

As the Solar Jump Drives on the ship powered a concussive blast followed. Within seconds the ship was overhead Leo Island(City). A concussive blast spread across the city as the massive capital ship lingered overhead.

[Loracia]

October 9th, 2079
Leo Island
7:00 A.M.

After the long barrage from the Timerian ships, it was time for the tables to turn. 125 Loracian naval ships and 86 Formorian ships were seen at the horizon, now firing their own barrage on the Timerian ships and bases. The Loracian space fleet, 150 strong, was firing from the orbit onto the Timerian forces.

On the ground, all the civilians were being forced out of their houses and lead to the King's bridge. On the bridge was where the two forces were having a massive skirmish, and the Loracian Commander, Georges Fontane, had a plan. In the middle of the fighting, all the Loracian soldiers were ordered to cease fire, while the Timerians still shot their rounds. But then the civilians arrived. All fighting stopped, and the Timerians looked at their fellow citizens, curious. Why were they here? The Loracian soldiers then ordered the civilians to cross the bridge. The Timerian people then slowly advanced and started running, eager and excited to join back with their own kin. Some Timerian soldiers cheered as they saw their long-lost families. But it came to them, where are all the children?

It was then a barrage of Loracian missiles hit the bridge, killing the Timerian women, men, and the soldiers.

The children were safe in a Loracian camp, being fed.

This caused the Timerians to stall, to reorganize themselves after this morale destroying event. Not only did they lose a lot of men, but the sight of their own people that they were supposed to liberate just die in front of them left a ghostly aura o the battlefield. The Loracians quickly pushed across the bridge with tanks and mechs, taking control of this great bridge. The Timerians had lost the bridge, but this was just the start of something bigger.

[Irav]

October 5th, 2079
Undisclosed location, Terra, Irav

President Damari Reeves,

North Timeria was the first country that has resorted to using violence, by pre-emptively attacking the Westerkwartier and demolishing our Terran parliament. You have killed our Primarch, Vice-Primarch, and dozens of innocent civilians. Not only are you directly responsible for their deaths, but you have made a mockery out of their deaths as well.

You claim that you have done nothing but to act in the best interests of your country. But tell me President Reeves, what interests do North Timeria have with regards to blowing up and destroying the Iravian Palace of Parliament? Only to publicly mock their deaths afterwards.

President Reeves. This world is not your playground, and the Iravian Union and her allies will not stand by idle as your try to destabilize this world with your reckless policies of Timerian supremacy and superiority.

You have proven to be a very dangerous man with absolutely no regard for diplomacy and geopolitics. You have taken your chances bombing the Iravian Terran parliament and now you have the audacity to ask us to apologize for retaliating appropriately. Irav and her allies are devoted to this war Mr. Reeves. We shall fight on to the end. If necessary for years and if necessary alone.

If you really want to end this conflict then you, as the aggressor, should be the first belligerent to lay down its arms and subject itself to the resolution of a conference. You have until 13:00 hours today to comply with this demand. If you refuse President Reeves, and I am sure you will, we will treat this attack as a pre-emptive strike on Irav and our response will come accordingly.

Sincerely,
Primarch Elliott Heijman

October 5th, 2079
Westerkwartier, Terra, Irav

This was the first morning after the bombing of the Iravian parliament. The people of Irav were slowly beginning to wake up from their night of sleep, but to many it would feel as if they had waken up to a different Irav. The Westerkwartier had been locked down by the Westerkwartier Police Department and by the United Forces Terran Army. Nothing was going in or out without being closely monitored by the state. This did include messages and other forms of communication. There were agents active within Irav, and it was the job of the Highlander agency to smoke them out and arrest them before lunchtime.

October 5th, 2079
Task Force ‘Winter’, Mars
08:04 hours

The Timerian Ryuu-class supercarrier Mizuchi had ran away from the battle of Ashana. Leaving what was left behind of their task force to face off against an overwhelming Iravian fleet. This meant that Iravian Kronos-class carriers UFSC Hades, UFSC Zeus, and UFSC Athena had time to regroup and for the latter two to launch their respective task forces as well. Giving the Iravians more than thirty vessels to fight the battle with.

The longer the battle of Ashana would take the more it would play into the hands of the Iravians, who could literally allow to send multiple supercarriers at once to a battlefield without risking the security of any of their worlds. As was to be expected, this meant that another three supercarriers were on their way to the Red planet at this very moment. Ready to permanently tip the scale into the favour of the Iravians.

In the meantime the destroyers and cruisers were lining up to preform one of their famed strategies, namely the Ring of Fire. Where they would suddenly surround the enemy fleet through a series of FTL-jumps, swiftly jam all FTL-travel in the vicinity of the battlefield and proceed to destroy the entire enemy fleet. When the UFSC Hermes, UFSC Poseidon, and UFSC Artemis had arrived at the scene this tactic could be implemented for the first time during this conflict. Whether they would be given the chance to pull if off was the question.

October 9th, 2079
Task Force ‘Marble’ XIX, Leo Island, Terra
07:01 hours

Fighting had broken out in every corner of the world. Everywhere Timerian forces and ships clashed with those of the Loracians, Polongians, Wecovians, Norians, Atmorans, and those of the Iravians. The Loracians had managed to book some successes and secure Leo Island, the headquarters of the Timerian Jade Fleet for themselves.

Reports had come in at the United Forces Space Command that the NORIA Watatsumi one of the Timerian capital ships, had appeared over Leo Island, ready to rain hell down on coalition forces. In response to this starship Captain Raymond van de Veer had taken his dreadnought, the UFSC Radegast and her escort ships to confront the Timerian ship over Leo Island.

With only a quick jump from their warp drives the five-ship task force too appeared over Leo Island. A loud bang could be heard as four smaller and one massive shape appeared high over the islands. This UFSC captain had learned from the lessons of the Battle of Ashana and instead just cut straight to the fighting. The Timerians wouldn’t just surrender, so he was better off not even asking anymore.
A couple of messages were quickly shared between the ships of the task force, before they all simultaneously opened fire with their antimatter torpedo’s. All aimed for the bridge of the NORIA Watatsumi.

October 5th, 2079
Thunderstruck LXXIV, Astrol Islands, Terra
11:09 hours

The Orbital ‘Thunderstruck’ Station nr. 74 turned into position to open fire on the Timerian base at Astrol Island. The coordinates were provided to the Iravians and the important targets chosen. Her Wecovian allies had asked for the entire base to be glassed, and the Iravian Atmospheric Defense Force was happy to oblige with that requires.

Several flashes of light left the Orbital Station, each with the power and energy of an atomic bomb, this barrage would go on for ten minutes, with multiple orbital stations joining the barrage. Stations LXXIII (73) and LXXV (75) were already moving into position as well. The stations wouldn’t stop before the entire island had been reduced to ashes.

[North Timeria]

October 9th, 2079
Leo Island
7:00 A.M.

North Timerian Marines hit the beach hard with support from the rest of the fleet. Gunships overhead loitered over the area, engaging enemy positions firing on the Marines. The Marines lined up behind their armor as they pushed up the beach.

"Rockets away... Marines clear to move up" the Python pilot responded as he repositioned to provide further support.

The Marines surged ahead as tanks laid down suppressive fire at the enemy. Their main objective was to reach the city and secure a foothold for the 2nd wave coming ashore. They took losses but they were determined to resecure the island. Behind them off the coast LCSs pounded enemy positions with missiles and naval guns.
South of the landing zone 2 stealthy boats raced across the open water before hitting an artificial reef. Two teams of Olympians had been sent to secure and reactivate the MITON network around Leo Island. Supported by 2 UGVs the team moved through the facility with finesse before getting to the control room. As they breached the room overhead additional ships could be seen arriving in the battle.

"Iravian ships overhead... Ant get that system online." The rest of the team rolled looked outside as the massive ships flooded overhead. Suddenly the ground shook and a bright light could be seen overhead. Ant braced on the control panel as he shook his head.

"MAC rounds? In atmosphere?" Ant was shocked at the use of force. As he looked at the rest of his team they shrugged.

"Systems online... computer targeting enemy now... We have to get too defensive stations immediately this place is about to light up."

The team ran across the base as fast as possible. As they made their way across missiles were launching from silos around the island and 5 huge Titan Laser Station fired att he Iravian ships overhead.

Around Leo Island, multiple stations with targeting released their weapons-targeting both Iravian and Loracian ships.

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Three U-7 stealth transport planes lead the air charge as they launched their MALD and Swarm Drones. This would overwhelm air defense and nullify their air defense. The MALDs were able to jam enemy air defenses while the Swarm located and destroyed enemy air defenses.

Not far behind were squads of XFA-9s and MKM fighters after the U-7s launched their swarm they moved in to engage the UFSC ships. As they fired their engines to full throttle a large flash of light and thunderous vibrations took the air units by surprise.

"What the hell was that."

"Watatsumi engaging UFSC ships ... MAC rounds fired." They continued on course.
As they lined up along the side of the planes the green light flickered before becoming a solid bright neon green. With the green light thousands of troops jumped from their transport planes along with light vehicles and supplies. They had jumped off course on purpose to glide in and land on the outskirts of Leo Island. Their main objective was to support the Marines and clean up after them.

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On the bridge, the place was a mess as the missile strikes had devastated North Timerian troops.

"Any units still in operation please respond... this is Unicorn... All units still operation please respond." As Unicorn made the call out over comms units checked in with command.

"Sir... We're operation but things aren't looking so good. We got Loracians all around us and our vehicle is disabled."

"I know soldier... All operational units get ready to disembark... Wait for my command."

Over the battle net, Unicorn sent a distress call to the Watatsumi. As he waited he was shocked when the captain came on comms.

"Element Unicorm please advise on the situation."

"In need of heavy support... LCS fleet in engaged enemy ships and our forces on the bridge are tied down."

"NORIA Yaoguai and NORIA Tikoloshe in en route now...ETA 45 seconds."

"This is Unicorn... All force prepare to disembark and engage. This fight will be extra dirty and hand to hand combat situations will occur." Unicrom waited patiently for the right time as he watched the cameras.
Overhead the bridge the 2 corvettes came in hot as they locked onto Loracian Mechs and tanks with ADMMs. As they flew over the quickly came to a stop and opened fire on the enemy units. The missiles hit their target and the North Timerian troops they were left flooded out onto the bridge. As they jumped out a bright light flashed in the sky and the bridge swayed a bit taking everyone by surprise but they continued to fight.

"Keep on fighting ... We have to secure this bridge for the rest of our forces.

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The Watatsumi engaged forces across the battle space and launched hundreds of aircraft, including its Manta II squadrons. As they tracked the battlespace they acted as a command and central hub for all forces involved.

As they manged engaged an alert flashed in the bridge. "FLT jump observed. FTL ships incoming." As the captain prepared the UFSC ships jumped over Leo Island.

"UFSC ships spotted... They're engaging now." The ship's defenses started to light up as the torpedoes closed in on the ship. The ship's shield took the brunt of the blow but some area took damage as the shield went down. The UFSC Radegast was much smaller than the Watatsumi so the captain decided to pull a risky move.

"Dora activate FTL anchor and fire MAC round." The ships AI went to work immediately as a MAC round thundered from the ships spinal mount. The MAC round shock the entire area below them. The MITON stations began to engage enemy ships to take pressure off the Watatsumi. The powerful Titan Lasers could be seen slicing into the sky capable of destroying enemy ships. The MITON lasers and missiles targeted both Loracian and Iravian ships overhead.

[North Timeria]

October 5th, 2079
Infinity, North Timeria

Primarch Elliott Heijman,

As advised before... A proper investigation should be held if not to end a war at least to ensure the safety of yourself. If someone within your ranks was willing to kill Harrevelts I would advise you take action to protect your administration... Unless you would know something about his demise.

As stated before North Timeria had nothing to do with the attack on Iravian parliament building. Why would we attack an Iravian establishment when we had already ended any relation we had with Irav. We were not concerned in the least bit about the decision of the Iravian government, and may I remind you that it was Harrevelts making attempts to provoke North Timeria.

Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki the founder of Ninshu, my religion, said that "Weak people revenge. Strong people forgive. Intelligent people ignore." As a firm believer in Ninshu, I am willing to both forgive and ignore. As a sign of good faith, we are willing to lay down our arms and attend a conference.

Damari Reeves.

[North Timeria]

The North Timerian withdrawal from Estovakia was all but assured as the troops across the country packed up gear and transport flew in and out every minute. As the troops were being evacuated Estovakians civilians fled to bases across the country and with no other choice the troops accepted them. Their mission was to protect Estovakian so that's what they did. As the troops began to leave hundreds of thousands of Estovakians were seeking asylum in North Timeria. This started The Trail of Hope, as Estovakians lined up at North Timerians bases to be flown to North Timeria. Both civilian and Military aircraft were retasked to assist in the operation, including 3 NORIA transport ships.

With over 800,000 people seeking asylum North Timeria had put together a fleet of 500 aircraft dedicated to evacuating Estovakians.

[The Atmoran Diplomat]

Alexandria, Kingdom of Lieseltania, Atmora
5 October 2079

Atmorans across the Empire stared attentively at their screens, as board castings were interrupted as the screen showed the Great Coat of Arms of Atmora followed by the playing of Alexandriëslied. After the anthem was done, the screen switched to the Empress. The Empress was wearing a scarlet tunic with the insignia and markings of an Atmoran Field Marshal, across her chest was a blue sash along with her medals and ribbons. The Empress cleared her thought and began to speak.

"I would like to offer my condolences to our ally in the east whose Palace of Parliament of Parliament was set ablaze, and I would like to offer my condolences to the family members who lost loved ones in the fire and I wish those who are currently hospitalised a quick recovery. However it seems while world leaders are offering their condolences to the innocent victims of the inferno, one man relishes and celebrates the death of innocents. The child named Damari Reeves, celebrates this travesty.

President Reeves immaturity, lack of understanding of geopolitics, and complete disregard for diplomacy have put us in this difficult position. Multiple times I have offfered to be an intermediator to resolve the situation with Estovakia, while our allies were more than willing to cooperate, President Reeves on the other hands like a stubborn toddler refused to sit with our allies Irav and Polonge.

It is because of this that I must as Commander-in-Chief of the Atmoran Armed Forces call upon you my people to arise once again to quell a great menace that faces us and I call upon you to take up arms to defend our great realm.

And to President Damari Reeves if you are listening to this, I offer you one more chance to man up and sit down to have peace negations. If you ignore this warning and continue hostilities against our allies, the blood of millions of your people will be on your hands."

---

Ashana-Mizuho Border
5 October 2079

As the Harpoon missiles slipped passed the NORIA task force they began to head towards Ashanan civilian and military targets at hypersonic speeds manoeuvring to evade the North Timerian anti-ballistic missile systems. For the Harpoons that passed through MITON they began to release decoys and chaffs as they made their descent to their targets. Moments later the 120 Mt warhead detonated destroying everything it touched in nuclear hellfire.

[North Timeria]

October 5th, 2079
Ashana, Mars

MITON defenses worked to intercept the missiles incoming but before they were able to eliminate all threats multiple pillars across the city created a shield barrier over the city. Outside of its protection, nuclear missiles detonated and destruction spread across the landscape.

President Reeves was notified and called for an immediate end to hostilities. He called on all SA members and coalition powers to stand down following the use of nuclear missiles on civilians.

[Loracia]

October 5th, Leo Islands
7 PM

After the Long Lorcian retreat, the last soldiers were getting on their boats to finally leave the Island. The Timerian citizens who wished to seek asylum in Lorcia were brought to the mainland earlier, as well as the wounded and the retrieved dead bodies.

The retreat, was quite sudden, as the orders were put down with short notice. The evacuation process was ordered due to the bombing of the Islands by the Iravian spacefleet, now in range.

8 PM

now with the Loracians and Norians already out of sight from the Islands, an eerie sound came from the distance, only getting louder and louder by the second, going towards the Islands...

[Irav]

October 9th, 2079
UFSC Radegast (Task Force ‘Marble’ XIX), Astrol Islands, Terra
20:08 hours

’’Captain, the request has just come in. The Loracians have given the go for the orbital bombardment of Leo Island.’’ The communications officer aboard the dreadnought UFSC Radegast said as she read the message.

’’It seems that they finally took our advise and have evacuated this darned island.’’ The captain of the Iravian dreadnought said. It was a rather foolish task for the Loracians to hold back such a large Timerian force, especially when you took into consideration that they’d do anything to achieve a victory.

It was finally decided that Leo Island, and with it the headquarters of the Jade Fleet, would be wiped from the map by an orbital bombardment. With the enormous UFSC presence around Earth and their more than excellent orbital bombardment capabilities they were the logical choice to carry out the decision.

’’George, you may enter the coordinates provided to you by our Loracian allies. Give our systems something to fire at below the clouds. We don’t want to be firing blindly of course.’’ Captain Van de Veer said.

’’Straight away captain!’’ The answer was.

’’Daan, it’s your turn now. You may fire a first salvo of antimatter missiles. Twenty missiles should be sufficient, considering that there are no defenses on this island.’’

’’As you wish captain!’’ And without arguing the ship let loose a barrage of antimatter missiles towards Leo Island down below.

Just as the United Forces Space Command had done on Ashana, here too the torpedo’s quickly broke through the cloud deck and raced to the abandoned island down below.

’’On the screen.’’ The captain from the UFSC Radegast commanded his crew, who were quick to carry out the command and provide the captain with live footage from the orbital bombardment. The torpedo’s quickly raced through the screen. Twenty of them, just like he had asked his crew to do. One by one they exploded in an enormous fireball. The fire engulfed literally anything in its path and burned down the entire island. More and more torpedo’s began raining down left and right all across Leo Island. The fire growing larger and more out of control every second.

Leo Island was beyond saving at this point. In the morning nothing but smoldering ashes, craters, and rouble would remain of what once was a naval headquarters.

[North Timeria]

Leo Island
NORIA Watatsumi

Following the Locarcian retreat and the Iravian bombardment, the task force had managed to secure what was left of Leo Island. Most of the island was destroyed and the infrastructure was in shambles. Following the attack on the bridge, many civilians had lost their lives in the barbaric attack. While the Locarcians managed to shield the children from the attack there was still an undeniable scar left on Leo Island.

On top of King's Bridge were 2 North Timerian flags. The bridge was heavily damaged but it still stood as a sign of hope as the NORIA Watatsumi did a quick flyover headed to Arianna.

Astrol Islands Timerian base, Astrol Islands
October 5th, 2079
11:09 hours


As the fighting on the ground intensified warnings rang through the command center. Orbital weapons were in targeting position of the Astrol Islands. The island had been through one strike but it would not survive another. As the ground forces battled the weapons fell onto the island wiping out the North Timerian base. The aircraft that were able to escape fled south to a North Timerian island. As they flew south they picked up a strange signal on the radar.

"Do not engage... Continue to base."

[North Timeria]

President Reeves would be holding the conference through a simulation. Hopefully, everyone would tune in to negotiate to end the war. Things were getting too out of hand and it had to stop before they reached the point of no return. All of the leaders were invited to open up negotiations and hopefully put a swift end to the war.