May 1, 2020
International News
Article by
Pepi Panforte
BREAKING NEWS
Elements of Esercito dell'Est
Cross the Border into Arideo,
Bloodless at this Point
A parade of C1 Furia main battle tanks, apart of the 49th Armored Brigade, race across
a back road border between Parthonopia and Arideo.
Rumors have been swirling for the better part of the last month about Parthonopian Armed Forces near the Parthonopian-Arideo border significantly stepping up their activity and numbers. There has been reports emerging about the military positions along this border increasing their drills and number of staff since after the short conflict in the summer of 2019 against Winst. Military maneuvers has become commonplace for the Parthonopian people as the Risorgimento movement of the past decade saw the creation, establishment, training, and outfitting of arguably the best and strong land force on the continent of Lira. Despite this apathy towards a military presence in the region, the steadily increasing significance of one on the eastern border region has been cause for some alarm from local citizens on either side.
Despite increased presence and increased calls for answers as to why, the maneuvers of the heftily sized Esercito dell'Est (EdE) in the region has been largely uncovered. Aside from standard messages from superior ranking members of the Parthonopian Legion, including Grand Marshal Vico Bartolomeo Ongaro and EdE Field Marshal Eligio Amalia, the field operations of the EdE carried out along the border over the past few months was nothing but "standard practice and necessary drilling to maintain a fully function, well-oiled, operational force."
The Escercetio dell'Est is one of the larger army groups of the entire Parthonopian Legion, comprised of six Corps totaling near 600,000 servicemen. Other armies, however, such as the Esercito della Guardia Meridionale (EdGM) and Esercito della Parrania (EdP), have a similar number of corps and personnel. What makes the size of the EdE significant is the substantial overlap of its operational territory with the other two mentioned armies. While there is 600,000 Legionnaires spread through the southeastern coast and another 600,000 around the north, the 600,000 of the EdE have been tightly packed making their presence more apparent.
Today, early this morning around first light, questions towards the intentions of this tightly huddled mass of troops were answered, although many, many more questions arose thereafter. Elements of the EdE, specifically the highly mobile IX and X Corps, rushed across the Parthonopian-Arideo border at several points, seemingly uncontested thus far. The pictured 49th Armored Brigade, apart of the 10° Reggimento di Cavalleria "Rovigo", led a similar charge across the back country between Rovigo and the nearest Arideo village, Arvein.
Cavalry and combined arms regiments, mainly mechanized forces and armor, swiftly crossed the border within an hour. From there sources have shown the bulk of the forces seems to be traveling northeast while sections of the force have dispersed along the Aridite side of the border. Several strategic positions, such as bridges across the border and local towns and cities along it, such as Arvein, have been seemingly occupied as Parthonopian armored brigades came upon them. Shortly after the swifter divisions of the EdE crossed, they were followed by several infantry divisions in their wake.
The apparent direction of the force's movement leaves their destination up in the air. Currently they are on track for either the Aridite capital, Gvardio de Monteto, if not the Revolutionary Republic of Winst. At this point, a mere three hours after the first reports of the EdE's mobilization, there has been no bloodshed or shots fired. There also has been an eerie lack of response or comment from either the Parthonopian or Aridite governments.
Questions are aplenty and what this means for Parthonopian-Aridite relations is uncertain, let alone what the broader repercussions of this entail for the rest of Lira. This comes at a time when relations between the two Orthurian states have been relatively thawed, even on questionably good terms. Since the death of the former King of Arideo, Wilbert XI, on March 12, 2019, the foreign policy drastically changed from the standoffish nature of Wilbert. The newly crowned Queen Amadalia II was significantly more open to a dialogue and a course towards cooperation between the two Orthurian nations. Since the funeral and subsequent coronation, talks have been unfolding, and relations warming.
Specifically noted as a sign of an improved, if not friendly, relationship, was the diplomatic mission led by King Carlo's oldest son, Prince Filip dell'Ancona. Prince Filip has been staying, on an off, in Gvardio de Monteto and engaging in an unfurling series of talks between himself and Queen Amadalia directly. More recently, Prince Filip has been in the Aridite capital straight since mid January and has been seen publicly with the Aridite Queen on several occasions. During this time, announcements have come of combined efforts to combat the global recession and new steps in the free trade of goods between the two nations.
With all of this in mind, it brings to question, what is being done here?
Despite increased presence and increased calls for answers as to why, the maneuvers of the heftily sized Esercito dell'Est (EdE) in the region has been largely uncovered. Aside from standard messages from superior ranking members of the Parthonopian Legion, including Grand Marshal Vico Bartolomeo Ongaro and EdE Field Marshal Eligio Amalia, the field operations of the EdE carried out along the border over the past few months was nothing but "standard practice and necessary drilling to maintain a fully function, well-oiled, operational force."
The Escercetio dell'Est is one of the larger army groups of the entire Parthonopian Legion, comprised of six Corps totaling near 600,000 servicemen. Other armies, however, such as the Esercito della Guardia Meridionale (EdGM) and Esercito della Parrania (EdP), have a similar number of corps and personnel. What makes the size of the EdE significant is the substantial overlap of its operational territory with the other two mentioned armies. While there is 600,000 Legionnaires spread through the southeastern coast and another 600,000 around the north, the 600,000 of the EdE have been tightly packed making their presence more apparent.
Today, early this morning around first light, questions towards the intentions of this tightly huddled mass of troops were answered, although many, many more questions arose thereafter. Elements of the EdE, specifically the highly mobile IX and X Corps, rushed across the Parthonopian-Arideo border at several points, seemingly uncontested thus far. The pictured 49th Armored Brigade, apart of the 10° Reggimento di Cavalleria "Rovigo", led a similar charge across the back country between Rovigo and the nearest Arideo village, Arvein.
Cavalry and combined arms regiments, mainly mechanized forces and armor, swiftly crossed the border within an hour. From there sources have shown the bulk of the forces seems to be traveling northeast while sections of the force have dispersed along the Aridite side of the border. Several strategic positions, such as bridges across the border and local towns and cities along it, such as Arvein, have been seemingly occupied as Parthonopian armored brigades came upon them. Shortly after the swifter divisions of the EdE crossed, they were followed by several infantry divisions in their wake.
The apparent direction of the force's movement leaves their destination up in the air. Currently they are on track for either the Aridite capital, Gvardio de Monteto, if not the Revolutionary Republic of Winst. At this point, a mere three hours after the first reports of the EdE's mobilization, there has been no bloodshed or shots fired. There also has been an eerie lack of response or comment from either the Parthonopian or Aridite governments.
Questions are aplenty and what this means for Parthonopian-Aridite relations is uncertain, let alone what the broader repercussions of this entail for the rest of Lira. This comes at a time when relations between the two Orthurian states have been relatively thawed, even on questionably good terms. Since the death of the former King of Arideo, Wilbert XI, on March 12, 2019, the foreign policy drastically changed from the standoffish nature of Wilbert. The newly crowned Queen Amadalia II was significantly more open to a dialogue and a course towards cooperation between the two Orthurian nations. Since the funeral and subsequent coronation, talks have been unfolding, and relations warming.
Specifically noted as a sign of an improved, if not friendly, relationship, was the diplomatic mission led by King Carlo's oldest son, Prince Filip dell'Ancona. Prince Filip has been staying, on an off, in Gvardio de Monteto and engaging in an unfurling series of talks between himself and Queen Amadalia directly. More recently, Prince Filip has been in the Aridite capital straight since mid January and has been seen publicly with the Aridite Queen on several occasions. During this time, announcements have come of combined efforts to combat the global recession and new steps in the free trade of goods between the two nations.
With all of this in mind, it brings to question, what is being done here?