Luxembourg-Bavaria
Today is the day, Chancellor Frederick Kasel thought. Today is the day where we begin our just fight in Nova Capile and bring the corrupt Royalists to their knees. Klaus doesn't know it yet, but today is the beginning of the end.
He took a deep breath and stepped into his war room. Right away, he heard the voices of his generals arguing among themselves.
"There is only one course of action," Major General Heinrich Krüger sneered. "The first order of business must be to relieve the pressure on Gravines. From there, we will expand out with our forces and drive the Royalist scum into the swords of their enemies! Only then will we achieve victory."
"Yes, yes. A fantastic plan Heinrich, Brigadier General Gerhard Leimann countered. "Except for one thing. The troops that the Royalists can bring to bear against us will make an offensive impossible. I agree that the first priority should be to relieve Gravines. But after the border is secured we must fight a defensive war while the other factions exhaust themselves."
Krüger started to respond but was cut off by the Chancellor.
"I believe that Mr. Leimann is on to something here. But, in the spirit of democracy we shall call a vote. All in favor of an offensive?"
Of the 14 officers in the room, 7 of them raised their hands.
"And all in favor of a defensive war?"
Again, 7 hands shot up.
Kasel shook his head.
"Once again it is up to me to break the tie. Defense it shall be. Now on to the next order of the day. How goes the mobilization."
Lieutenant General Lukas Werner stepped up. "Army Group Werner is completely ready to deploy sir! That is 250,000 troops ready to be deployed. In a week we can have another army group to deploy and another two ready in a month or so."
Chancellor Kasel smiled.
"Splendid. And what of the naval side of things?"
The only naval officer in the room, Admiral Dieter Wagner, stood up and recounted his report.
"Sir, we have the 1st Fleet ready for action. In another month we can have the 2nd Fleet on the move and the 4th Fleet nearly ready."
At this, Kasel broke out into his trademark grin. Everything was going well. The gears of war were finally moving along, and the Royalists would learn to fear the Bavarian troops.
He took a deep breath, and spoke.
"Return to your troops. General Werner, you and your men will be loading onto the 1st Fleet, which will be commanded by Admiral Wagner. You will sail to Nova Capile. From there you will unload at Gravines, and relieve the pressure there. Am I understood?"
Both officers snapped off a crisp salute and spoke in unison.
"Yes sir!"
At this, they all filed out of the room, leaving the Chancellor alone. Today will be remembered as a glorious day for all Luxembourg-Bavaria, he thought to himself. He walked over to his desk and typed up a letter to the French.
From the Office of the Chancellor
To: Premier Jean-Paul Charleroi
From: Chancellor Frederick Kasel
Premier,
We have been made aware of the struggle in Nova Capile. As a fellow socialist republic, we can sympathize with your cause. Luxembourg-Bavaria feels the pain of your struggle. We too, were the underdogs in the civil war that birthed our country. As such, we are compelled to aid you in any and all ways possible.
Personally, I believe that your cause is just and that you need help to survive. The people of my country believe the same. We are behind you 100% of the way, from the beginning to the end, whatever that end may be.
The Bavarian Armed Forces number 1,850,000 regular troops. Additionally, as we posses nearly all of Central Europe, it is possible to conscript another 100,000-150,000 troops, if they are needed. I am offering your nation the full support of this army, as well as any economic aid you may require. As of now, we have a large force en route to Gravines, in anticipation of your acceptance.
I will await your response with much enthusiasm. I trust you to make the best possible decision for your people and your cause.
In good faith,
Chancellor Frederick Kasel of Luxembourg-Bavaria
Army Composition(for ORBAT)
Army Group Werner:
Commanded by Lieutenant General Lukas Werner
250,000 troops (elite infantry)
1 tank division (30 tanks)
5 mobile artillery batteries (10 guns per battery)
Objective: Secure Gravines and defend French border
1st Fleet:
Commanded by Fleet Admiral Dieter Wagner
5 Kasel-class heavy cruisers (15,000 tons each)
4 Drake-class light cruisers (12,500 tons each)
10 Freedom-class destroyers (9,200 tons each)
2 Artheria-class nuclear aircraft carrier (100,000 tons)
Various patrol boats and support ships
Objective: Secure Gravines and support Free French forces on land