The Alydian Republic of Aramas
11 November 2017 - (8 years, 7 months, 3 weeks and 3 days since the start of the civil war)
The Current Conflict
For 8 years a three-way conflict has raged in Aramas. The war has torn the country apart politically, economically and socially to the extent that the international community has began to look upon Aramas as a failed state. The war began as the authoritarian and religiously motivated government under the leadership of President-General Gelormo Muscat began to clamp down on pro-democracy protesters. After violent clashes between protesters and the military, opposition groups united to form 'The Free Republic of Aramas', declaring war on the Muscat government. Whilst opposition forces were initially small and poorly trained, a number of defections along with milita's trained in guerrilla warfare have seen the government pushed back on a number of occasions.
Meanwhile, tensions in the Abjad mountains, home to the country's Irsadic berber minority, have been on the rise. Whilst the Muscat government was initially able to maintain peace within the region through a small military presence and legislative exceptions for the population; seeing weakness in the government Irsadic insurgents are on the rise once more. Bolstered through support from nations such as Saraibia and Sudin, the so-called 'freedom fighters' have successfully pushed Aramasian forces from the Abjad region and even further toward the coast, destroying oil wells and infrastructure as they go. These insurgents known as the Nation of Irsad have been linked with terrorist groups such as the Army of Conquest and Jabhat ut-Tareeqa who have claimed responsibility for attacks across Asura and beyond.
Since 2009 whilst the government has seen a number of setbacks, with the opposition even launching a number of attacks on the capital of Sannat, the Free Republic is generally in retreat. Their territory is now generally isolated to the south-eastern border with Sheera, the northern border with Troping and several other pockets of operation dotted around the country. Nevertheless, rumours suggest that the opposition continues to be funded by the likes of Sheera and that the group may have even made appeals to the Commonwealth of Democratic Nations for material and financial support. On the other hand, the Irsadic insurgency remains strong within the Abjad mountains, waging a brutal campaign of guerrilla warfare which has taken its toll on the Muscat government. Despite being pushed back from the oil rich midlands, the Irsadic forces remain undeterred. Allegations suggest Irsadic forces have began utilising child soldiers; whilst the government continues with a strategy decried as 'genocidal' by the international community.
This is all going on against a backdrop of rising tensions with the two largest political blocs in Aeia, the Commonwealth of Democratic Nations and the Coalition of Sovereign States. Aramas has long been an enemy of Aquidneck, a key member of the CDN, with both nations feuding over the territory of Troping. Further tensions over the Torrosan coup d'etat and Johkan war look to make Aramas a potential future battleground in any conflict between both blocs. Moreover, despite the defeat of the more left-leaning factions during the First Cold War, the remaining 'communist' powers of Aeia should not be counted out of influencing the conflict. Radical Socialist influences in Sheera, Veleaz, Wallais, Karjarma, Ovandera and Faldarun could seemingly find its way into the conflict in support of the Aramasian communists, should Gabarettist influence wain within the Free Republic.
Now with the conflict once again reaching a stalemate the Aramasian government is looking to foreign support to end the war, once and for all...
Prologue
The evening was quiet, the private lodgings of the President lay somewhere to the south of Sannat, nobody quite knows exactly where, save the key higher-ups in the government and military.
The lodging was more of a compound than anything nice and cosy. Guards regularly patrolled outside the gates and within the grounds. An anti-aircraft gun was even located within the boundaries of the premises.
The gates were opened and in rolled a black luxury sedan, tinted windows, golden logo sparkling in the compound's light indicating the car to be of Midrasian origin, an Âge Renard.
Out stepped a man, curly hair sunglasses on (in the dark no less) adorned with military honours across his coat.
The man was Gelormo Muscat, President of the Alydian Republic of Aramas.
Quickly escorted inside, Muscat soon sat at his desk, taking a cigar out of his desk and lighting it, smoke filling the vicinity.
Muscat was soon joined by a small cohort of advisers, each carrying either a briefcase or pile of papers.
"Sir, we must talk about the current situation," chirped one adviser.
"What about it, I know we're at a damn stalemate, again! Those damn Irsadics, if only we could just get rid of them all!"
"Well, it would take a long time for our strategy to come to fruition sir. We already tried leniency, look where that got us."
"The opposition is on the run, if we focus on them first, we could then concentrate our forces on the insurgents," chimed in another of the advisers.
"And then what? What would be left of our country after that? We're already suffering, we haven't exported any oil for years!" Screamed Muscat. "The military or the people will have my head if I can't finish this soon."
"Perhaps there is an alternative then sir?"
"I know, I didn't want to have to do this, but now... I guess I have no choice."
"Let us hope it is the right decision," said Muscat, putting pen to paper. "Make sure this message reaches Torroso immediately."
The Alydian Republic of Aramas
Repubblika Alydjana tal-Aramas
To the most esteemed Consul Augustin Gessius,
I am writing to you personally regarding the current conflict within my country. Whilst my government's forces have been able to push back elements of the opposition, including the Insurgency located within the Abjad mountains, the situation remains perilous. Every day economic conditions deteriorate, we have not exported a single barrel of oil since 2012; infrastructural damage has limited the transport of foodstuffs and the Brush War in Kavo has only bolstered our enemies. Whispers within the military also talk of potential deposition of myself, a situation which would only worsen the current crisis. Foreign aid from Sheera and perhaps those within the Commonwealth of Democratic Nations only bolsters my enemies.
Thus, I am forced to ask your government and your allies for help. Our nations share common goals, threatened by the Imperialistic powers to the North. Aquidneck itself holds dominion over the rightful Aramasian territory of Fatimá, or as it is known to them, Troping. We must never forget the day that the Asuran powers gathered in their libraries and offices to carve up our beloved homelands between them. Should your nation aid is in our time of need, Aramas would be forever in your debt. You could count on our military contributing to the Coalition of Sovereign States and its struggle against Imperialism and Socialism. All I ask is that Torroso and its allies within the CSS provide my government with military and economic aid for the ongoing conflict. I do not wish for Aramas to become a battleground between the CSS and CDN however and as such would ask you to refrain from sending in professionally armed soldiers. However, we may discuss the deployment of Torrosan volunteers and militiamen at a later date if you wish to do so.
I thank you for your time.
Yours Faithfully,
Gelormo Muscat, President of Aramas.
