A fuse that has been lit for more than forty years is ready to ignite wildfire across San Javier.
In 1973, the island nation of San Javier faced massive upheaval as President Rodrigo Cajillo, facing the end of his terms as president, utilized subterfuge and strength of arms to rewrite the constitution. His political rivals gathered their power and began a guerrilla war against the new communist regime, and as paramilitary groups and drug cartels swept into the destabilized nation and gathered their power, central authority crumpled. Foreign nations clandestinely supported each faction in their own ways, and by the end of the decade, the Presidential Republic had taken the capital, but the nation was irrevocably torn apart, and conflict continued as the nation's various factions tore the nation apart.
For forty years, this has been the status quo on the island. The forces of the Presidential Republic, the alleged central government of the nation, are spread thin fighting almost a dozen other forces, and defense of the capitol takes up the majority of their forces. Communist rebels occupy the mountains, while right-wing paramilitary groups and powerful drug cartels roam the interior, controlling swaths of San Javier as their own personal kingdoms. Despite the potential of the resources of the island, from its agricultural potential to its untapped oil reserves, foreign governments have mostly kept their distance.
Following a recent announcement by the Atnaian government that proved they were involved in the early days of the conflict and may have armed not only the Congressional Army, but also paramilitary groups and drug cartels, Atnaia's new Hegemonic regime announced their intent to right wrongs through direct military involvement. Meanwhile, Kemora has also turned its attention towards the island nation. It seems that foreign attention has once again turned to the easily overlooked island, with their opposing interests likely to clash. The renewed attention on the island has called many nations out of the woodwork, jockeying for influence and power in the battleground country.
Vancouvian concerns have been working with the Presidential Republic for years, building a rail lien between the capitol and Rio Pena. The construction has been delayed by combat and drawn well over budget, and Vancouvia is looking to cash in on its investment after many, many years. Looking to counter obvious Atnaian imperial influences, many nations, from New Aapelistan to Corindia to Bhikkustan, turn their attention to opponnents of the Hegemony's interests. Meanwhile, others see potential gains on the island, as Taziri businessmen look to curry favour to gain access to the rich oilfields of the nation and arms companies from Sceapige look to test their technologies on an open battlefield. Ostehaar seeks to return stability to the nation, however that stability may best be achieved, even if it means allying with cartels. And, to the west, the Azul Naturaleza cartel seeks to set itself up as a protector of the island's native culture.
The fuse is nearing the powder keg. Outright war is not inevitable, with each passing day it looks more likely. The battle for San Javier is about to begin...
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