Hijima Island Conflict

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To: Edo Edi Essum
From: The United States of Gracealona

We understand that at this point your intentions with the oil are not ill at this point, however there are other motives at work here. First and foremost an EEE control of the majority of Hiborea oil means that you will have nearly total control over the international oil prices. Without any major competition in the international market you could raise oil prices as high as suited your needs. However, other companies and nations having a major stake in oil supplies creating competition to have the lowest prices between them. This means that oil prices will be lower overall.

The second is the fact that although you may wish to be friends with Gracealona and the EU now, that may change in the future. This is why we can't stand down and allow you to continue to expand at the cost of your people's well being and allow you to make a monopoly of Hiborea's oil.

Edo Edi Essum claimed the southern two-third of Hijjma, forfeiting the northern third to foreigners. Half of the oil would be lost to capitalists, but conquering most of Hijjma was nonetheless great success. As the newly-formed North-South border was only moderately insecure, the Edesu construction of a wall began immediately.

Although Edo Edi Essum regretted losing so much oil, this relinquished territory made conquest much easier. The heartland of the Liberated Hijjman Federation was the northwest. Expelling the LHF from the western borderlands of Edesu Hijjma would be much easier than defeating them throughout Hijjma. Let capitalist Oscalantine take the brunt of the toil.

As general security increased, standard laborers and religious people were imported from the homeland. The slow conversion to Christianity would begin, and reconstruction would enter full-force.

The Edesu faze of the Hijjman Civil War had more or less ended; the Oscalantine faze had begun.

New Numairian Prime Minister Spencer Stanley announced today on state television "the Royal Defense Force would like to announce that it will send a peacekeeping force to south Hijima on request by Edo Edi Essum, the force will be called the New Numair Stabilization and Peace Force (NNSPF), and they are on their way to south Hijima as we speak to help Edo Edi Essum bring peace to south Hijima, by order of the Royal Defense Chief, they will only attack if they are attacked."

Oscalantine, in their public announcement, stated that they appreciated the Gracealona’s neutrality in the matters of Hijima Island, and have stated that the military operations were at work to ensure that HLF will be quickly pacified from the north. Oscalantine has also stated to New Numair that while peacekeepers will not be hindered from their operations from the Southern side of the Hijima Islands owned by EEE, Oscalantine will not appreciate the peace keepers coming into the warfronts of HLF and Oscalantine, as during the chaos of war, there will be little time to discern between enemy and foe.

Oscalantine has stated that while help would be welcome, Oscalantine was more than capable of pacifying the 1/3 of the Hijima Island so agreed upon with EEE. Oscalantine stated that by the end of the month, Oscalantine would have all but pacified the coastal areas of HLF, and it will only take two more weeks after that to work their way through the HLF’s land fortifications, as Oscalantine’s pride, UCVs, would be able to quickly destroy the defensive areas inland with ease.

Oscalantine have announced that all three of their superweapons, TheIncorporate Stealth Submarines, have retreated from the southern Hijima waters. They have also announced that part from 30 FoolKills patrolling the area, much of the Oscalantine navy have de-concentrated away from the southern sea. They have further announced that nearly half of Oscalantine’s naval might was concentrated on the northern area, where potential all-out naval conflict might be necessary against HLF. Oscalantine has requested that all commercial ships coming into Oscalantine to take the roundabout roads and land on the western ports of Oscalantine. Oscalantine has stated that the Oscalantine government will provide for the fuels lost during the extra travel time.

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From the horizon, massive forces of Oscalantine crept upon the Hijima Island. Initially, there was only three aircraft carriers. However, as the time elapsed, more and more armies started to come, with transport ships and planes carrying the massive Oscalantine army. The sky was buzzing with the motors of the military-grade helicopters, and from the air several UAVS were shown.

The forces of HLF in the shoreline knew that their naval might already lost. The fleets of salvaged Hijiman battleships were sunk via swarms of submarines. The naval battle was fought fiercely and brutally. The Oscalantine’s submarines were largest in number and the most diverse submarine fleets. Their strategy of initial strike via FarAfar’s long-ranged torpedo strikes followed by FoolKill’s close-ranged combat effectively destroyed any fleet that fought against Oscalantine. Regardless, the losses were not unaccounted for. The Oscalantine fleets underestimated the number of Frigate in the area, and FoolKills rushed in for a kill too early. As a result, five FoolKills with the total crew of 50 lost their lives in the high seas. The lack of oversea targets also drew the Hijima’s surviving fleets towards the 10 aircraft carriers and their escorts. The losses were heavy in the aircraft carriers, with one lost and two out of commission. During this battle ten more FoolKills were destroyed, and fifteen Threatener Frigates were lost in the battle as well. In total, Oscalantine navy lost 434 crew members, with all of the crew of the submarines dead. However, due to last-ditch efforts from LifeLine Patrol Boats, many lives were saved when Threatener and aircraft carriers fell. The two damaged TheCorporate retreated to friendly waters for repair, making Oscalantine’s naval power decrease in size drastically.

However, this turned out worse for Hijiman navy, as Oscalantine’s admirals changed tactics. Their tactics drastically changed by deploying 20 more FarAfar Long-ranged Submarines into the battle. These submarines, capable of firing long-ranged torpedoes from safe range, began to target the militarized ports. Many of the Frigates were lost without even being able to take off. Hijima’s battleships were easily destroyed by swarms of FoolKill, although the reports said that there was some other submarines that destroyed these vessels as well. However, what HLF got from Oscalantine’s subs they returned them to Oscalantine’s oversea navy. Nearly 15 Frigates and 10 Corvettes were lost during the entire conflict. Over 1,000 of the Oscalantine’s crew members lost their lives. Two more of TheCorporate aircraft carriers were also damaged beyond operation and had to retreat. The key of HLF’s success was the battleships. Because Oscalantine gave up battleships in their navy in favor of long-ranged submarines, the oversea naval power of Oscalantine were devastated during open-sea conflicts with Hijiman battleships present. What ultimately decided the battle between HLF’s massive naval power against Oscalantine’s submerged ships were the aircraft carriers. HLF initially had 15 aircraft carriers ready for operation to repel the invading Oscalantine navy. These aircraft carriers were salvaged from military port of the previous Hijiman regime. However, for some reason, all of the 15 aircraft carriers were sunk via unforeseen torpedoes. The HLF realized too late that there was two of the Oscalantine’s superweapon, TheIncorporate Stealth Submarines, TheNaughtyOne and TheShruggingOne destroyed all the aircraft carriers before they even realized that these submarines were within the area. These mega-sized submarines fired latest calculation-guided torpedoes to quickly destroy only the aircraft carriers, leaving the escort to twiddle their thumbs with their centerpiece destroyed by an unknown assassin. Without the precious aircraft carriers, the Hijiman battleships soon fell to the combined forces of submarines and aircraft carriers of Oscalanine, and the battle at the high sea was over.

Oscalantine’s forces soon started to bombard the shorelines. Using their Maokao Heavy Artillery and FairyTale Submerged Weapons Platform, Oscalantine started blast through the coastline defenses. Due to the nature of SmartGuidance shells, Oscalantine was able to destroy the coast with ease. The missiles fired from FairyTale destroyed the key military supplylines going to the coastal defenses. While HLF was quick to respond by refortifying the positions and reinforcing the lines, the strikes to supply lines caused a single area of the sea to be slightly undermanned than the rest of the costal lines. That was all the opportunity that Oscalantine needed to rush in.

Oscalantine’s landing strategy is simple: overwhelm them with firepower until there is nothing left to shoot back. Oscalantine’s strikes included UAVS and FairyTale, as well as hundreds of gunships and heavy weapons platforms. The sheer amount of firepower that Oscalantine poured into the coastal line was insane. The concrete lines quickly disintegrated, leaving the coastal line and the city that was occupied around the are almost flat by the time that National Army moved in. The National Army was able to unload with no losses into the initial landing. However, due to the nature of sand in the area, Oscalantine’s mobile ground force such as main battle tanks were not able to land along with the infantry. Therefore instead of wasting the ammunition again on another coastal line, they decided to fortify the city and terraform the coastal line.

Oscalantine is one of the few countries that have their specialized vehicle for Terraformer, or vehicles specialized in making the land optimal for operations. Maker 01 TerraRemaker was deployed in three groups of ten to the area to terraform the area. The quick-dry concrete will settle in the matter of two weeks to allow heavy weapons to land in the coast.

Meanwhile, Oscalantine has decided to use the infantry in the area to rush nearby Hijima coastal lines from the behind, to allow more area for Oscalantine to land their troops. The location of choice was Hijiman naval HQ. The large port in the area will allow Oscalantine to quickly land their troops and supplies. Oscalantine, however, will have to mow through the defensive line using only infantry and gunships, as missiles will completely destroy the port.

Oscalantine has decided that it was the time for the Corporate Army to step in. 100 members of Corporate Army will be working independently to disable the installations and take over the high command of the HQ while the 5,000 National Army will be attempting to tackle the main fortification of the port.

With the initial assault of gunships, the Oscalantine National Army moved in first. The machines guns blazed from the port’s defenses. Although Oscalantine did not like the frontal assaults like this, but they knew that in order to swiftly take the HLF, it was necessary.

[I will keep well away from the front Oscal, don't you worry ]

[Osc, amazing naval battle. I loved reading it yesterday.]

The Edesu Senate approved a massive budget augmentation for the Ministry of War yesterday. Instead of receiving a mere 4% of GDP, the military will be granted 7%.

In response to this generous budget increase, 100,000 additional soldiers were deployed to South Hijjma. Heavy cavalry's (tanks, not horses) numbers were increased sizably.

[I just have a quick question. EEE has been talking like north hijjma is under solely Osca's control but didn't we decide control would be shared between Ras, Osca and me? I thought we did...

Anyway, Osca please know my forces are supporting you in eliminating the HLF in northern hijjma but as I've said it's time for mid-terms soon and studying makes it so I don't have the time to write my usual well developed RP posts. Due to this I grant RP contol of my forces that I sent to the Rasvidi Islands. I think you know me well enough to be able to guess more or less what I would do so we'll just say nothing has changed in the RP and I'm still controlling my forces and they are still loyal to my country, you'll just RP them for me. Thanks! I hope to be back full time soon! But I will check in day to day, so I won't just dissapear]

Gracealona wrote:

[I just have a quick question. EEE has been talking like north hijjma is under solely Osca's control but didn't we decide control would be shared between Ras, Osca and me? I thought we did...

Anyway, Osca please know my forces are supporting you in eliminating the HLF in northern hijjma but as I've said it's time for mid-terms soon and studying makes it so I don't have the time to write my usual well developed RP posts. Due to this I grant RP contol of my forces that I sent to the Rasvidi Islands. I think you know me well enough to be able to guess more or less what I would do so we'll just say nothing has changed in the RP and I'm still controlling my forces and they are still loyal to my country, you'll just RP them for me. Thanks! I hope to be back full time soon! But I will check in day to day, so I won't just dissapear]

[I'm sorry! I thought only Osc wanted to invade. Let ze' oil be split (if Osc allows it).]

[[Hmmm...

Actually, I believe Ras mentioned that he wanted to invade Hijima and split the lands along with Grace, Ras, and Oscal... keeping EEE out of equation. (It wasn't that Ras was being unfriendly as much as EEE and Ras is at each other's throats in government policy XP) You can certainly partake in the split, though... although there will be disputes, I would imagine.

As for your time... dude, I can wait. EEE will get impatient, but I have time in the world to wait. Take a breather... if I do RP, I will try to make sure that there is space left for you. Good luck in midterms!

As for EEE and I... well, E, there is always border disputes that needs to be done... I'll see what I can do.]]

Gracealona wrote:

[I just have a quick question. EEE has been talking like north hijjma is under solely Osca's control but didn't we decide control would be shared between Ras, Osca and me? I thought we did...

Anyway, Osca please know my forces are supporting you in eliminating the HLF in northern hijjma but as I've said it's time for mid-terms soon and studying makes it so I don't have the time to write my usual well developed RP posts. Due to this I grant RP contol of my forces that I sent to the Rasvidi Islands. I think you know me well enough to be able to guess more or less what I would do so we'll just say nothing has changed in the RP and I'm still controlling my forces and they are still loyal to my country, you'll just RP them for me. Thanks! I hope to be back full time soon! But I will check in day to day, so I won't just dissapear]

[Grace doesn't want to war with EEE. He just wants some of the northern oil.]

MFA of Edo Edi Essum wrote:

Gracealona wrote:

[I just have a quick question. EEE has been talking like north hijjma is under solely Osca's control but didn't we decide control would be shared between Ras, Osca and me? I thought we did...

Anyway, Osca please know my forces are supporting you in eliminating the HLF in northern hijjma but as I've said it's time for mid-terms soon and studying makes it so I don't have the time to write my usual well developed RP posts. Due to this I grant RP contol of my forces that I sent to the Rasvidi Islands. I think you know me well enough to be able to guess more or less what I would do so we'll just say nothing has changed in the RP and I'm still controlling my forces and they are still loyal to my country, you'll just RP them for me. Thanks! I hope to be back full time soon! But I will check in day to day, so I won't just dissapear]

[Grace doesn't want to war with EEE. He just wants some of the northern oil.]

[You don't know that...]

Edesu Invasion of Hijjma: Day 95

The invasion had gone much better than expected. A minimal amount of foreign intervention and the abandoned Northern third had allowed the Edesu military to crack down on the LHF. Crime had fallen to the global average (with expectations of further improvement) and a rudimentary communist state had been formed. The oil had been flowing to the ports for multiple weeks. Now the invasion was appearing less like a military operation and more like a police one.

There was still much work to be done. Three months of anarchy followed by three additional months of war had left the Hijjman economy in tatters. Hijjma was home to the most severe crime in the entire nation. And, despite the immense efforts at conversion which had already been implemented, the island would remain mostly pagan for probably an entire generation. Hijjmans are not like Annexins: while the Annexin pagans worshiped war, accepting the rule of an army with such divine might, Hijjmaists would be much less easily converted. What would require five years in the annex would require 25 in Hijjma.

Security could be fixed most easily. The recent and massive increase in military funding had caused the Army's ranks to soar. An additional 75,000 soldiers would reinforce Hijjma. (Total forces 375,000) Furthermore, modern military defenses were being installed at strategic locations in Hijjma with rapidity. Nuclear weaponry, anti-missile and anti-aircraft defenses, the works

A full LHF surrender is expected soon. Oscalantine is rumored to have shown no mercy in the elimination of the rebellion.

[I actually have no idea what modernistic weaponry is used to defend a nation. Could someone teach me this?]

[[I was actually holding out my post... but here's a gist of what you would expect in a nation's defense.

Firstly, the coastal batteries can be set easily. When full-scale war occurs, there will be concrete barricades around the area to defend the line. Coastal batteries are more like... artillery, where it shoots shells to the ship.

I would also expect a whole bunch of missiles. Not ICBM, but short and long range missiles should be present. Bombing strategic areas... etc. Nowadays you probably wouldn't see fort as much as simple fight between nations, since siege weapons have developed so much since the medieval period.

In the city, you would definitely expect barricades (concrete or rubble) and automated weapons (heavy machine guns) mounted in the lines to stop infantry advancements.

In short, there is no such thing as "defensive" weapon in modern age, because offense is best defense. Currently we do not have shield generators, etc. What little strictly defense weapons would be interceptor missiles and anti weapons (anti-air guns, anti-air missiles, anti-infantry lines, anti-tank shells, etc.). Hopefully that helped]]

Oscalantine wrote:

[[I was actually holding out my post... but here's a gist of what you would expect in a nation's defense.

Firstly, the coastal batteries can be set easily. When full-scale war occurs, there will be concrete barricades around the area to defend the line. Coastal batteries are more like... artillery, where it shoots shells to the ship.

I would also expect a whole bunch of missiles. Not ICBM, but short and long range missiles should be present. Bombing strategic areas... etc. Nowadays you probably wouldn't see fort as much as simple fight between nations, since siege weapons have developed so much since the medieval period.

In the city, you would definitely expect barricades (concrete or rubble) and automated weapons (heavy machine guns) mounted in the lines to stop infantry advancements.

In short, there is no such thing as "defensive" weapon in modern age, because offense is best defense. Currently we do not have shield generators, etc. What little strictly defense weapons would be interceptor missiles and anti weapons (anti-air guns, anti-air missiles, anti-infantry lines, anti-tank shells, etc.). Hopefully that helped]]

[Thanks, that was very informative.]

[And I return from exodus! Apologies to all.]

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TO: Oscalantine
FROM: The People's Republic of Rasvidi

It is refreshing to hear that we have another ally in this conflict. It is the position of the Rasvidi government that a communist and thoroughly religious institution like the government of Edo Edi Essum is a blight on the world. History has taught the people of Rasvidi to be rightfully wary of such entities.

We propose that there be a three-pronged invasion of Edesu Hijjma. Oscalantine, after dealing with local Hijjma forces (with the support of Rasvidi) would launch an offensive from the north; simultaneously, the Eastern Union nations involved in the conflict will launch a joint offensive against the southern beaches of Edesu Hijjma. This will work to keep the Edesu military divided and distracted by the simultaneous fronts. Rasvidi has taken to calling it Operation Heretic.

If successful, Rasvidi will help fortify and defend allied territories. We will also provide air support (where possible) to the northern front to supplement the Oscalantine invasion.

We do ask, however, that all allies hold off on immediate military action as negotiations are being attempted with Edo Edi Essum.

Sincerely,
Paulina Vaijärvi
Defence Commissar
Commissariat of Defence

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TO: Edo Edi Essum
FROM: The United People's Republics of Rasvidi

We reject your proposal for alliance. We are willing, however, to call off any impending plans for invasion if your nation can offer a deal for reduced Edesu territory within Hijjma. We propose that Edo Edi Essum be leased territory within Hijjma for access to the oil fields; this lease would require payment to occupying forces for use of the land. A commission representing each occupying force would be set up to receive the payments, with a portion being used to redevelop Hijjma, and the rest being divided between occupying governments.

We are willing to hear modified terms, but we will not allow Edo Edi Essum any significant measure of land without a conflict. We would also like to get out of this conflict peacefully, but Rasvidi has strong feelings on the issues at hand. Edo Edi Essum already has a significant source of oil. Even with allied forces occupying Hijjma, Edesu oil reserves will be the highest in Tiberiam.

Sincerely,
Väinö Nakashidze
Chairman
Revolutionary Council

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TO: Gracealona
FROM: The United People's Republics of Rasvidi

We are ready to proceed with an invasion. We must express our gratitude for Gracealona's continued support throughout this conflict. The events of the infamous Gracealonan neutrality for the larger part of the North Sea Conflict may very well be forgotten.

We propose a three-pronged approach to invasion. Oscalantine will take the northern offensive on Edesu Hijjma, with air support from Rasvidi, and we will make a joint offensive on the southern beaches. Our ultimate goal will be to press into the Hijjma interior and seize Alicante with Oscalantine's forces.

To clear out naval opposition, Rasvidi will be launching several missions on Edesu naval positions around the landing site. We will also preemptively launch missiles on the beach itself to help weaken resistance we will undoubtedly face upon landing. Rasvidi has been calling this Operation Heretic.

We do request restraint for at least a short period however, while Rasvidi tries to negotiate a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

Sincerely,
Paulina Vaijärvi
Defence Commissar
Commissariat for Defence

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protest turn sour as people protest about the New Numair Stabilization and Peace Force being in the Hijima Islands, the Prime Minister today said "these protesters will not change my governments mind about the NNSPF being in the Hijima Islands", earlier in the day the protests were peaceful but a couple of protesters broke away from the mass group and started to throw stones and fireworks at police. The Royal National News Agency said that 32 protesters have been arrested while 12 protesters and 2 police officers were injured. The Prime Minister has announced a curfew for the night.

[did not come out the way I wanted the picture to come out hehe]

[I must apologize agaian for my total lack of a developed post but I want to keep myself injected in this. Basically, my forces are going to assist Rasvidi in invading. I hand over control of my forces to my EU ally until my return next weekend.]


[EDIT FROM SoC: Alright, Grace... and sorry that I cannot stall the post further. Validated. EU has full control of Gracealona's forces until Grace returns. RP continues without pause.]

[Hmm, that means leaving me in control. I guess I can try to do my best. I'll do up a post as soon as EEE responds.]

[So if I don't post I win. I'm joking. ]

[Anyways, expect procedures any military would implement that I don't understand. I assume you probably will laugh at the notion of peace, so get cracking. I know I'm not supposed to want to win in RPs, but I hope I somehow manage to hold on to my territory. Do I get a noticeable and inherent defensive advantage, or will this be more one-sided than the Battle of Ft. Sanders? You outnumber me a bit. Well, I guess it's time for Tiberiam's Cold War (Let's call it the Warm War, to be especially creative.) to get a little more interesting.]

[Your turn]

[[E, this is time for RP planning. Go TG Ras and settle things in the RP that way. If you both want cold war, do so. RP planning is here for a reason, ya know =)

Gotta admit... this particular interest has gotten WAY beyond expectations, lol. Regardless (this same happened for North Sea Conflict, lol), I'll post Oscal's political statement soon.]]

[The North Sea Conflict was never resolved. Who gets the northern oil?]


[EDIT FROM OSCAL: Meh, I didn't feel like posting more. North Sea Conflict ended with Isis firing a nuke and Ras surrendering. Oil belongs to Isis, although no one claimed it yet. Since then, the EU has common control over the oil area. So no, the North Sea Conflict was actually resolved, but no one got the oil. I think that because of the Ras Island Conflict, everyone just left the negotiation table, so Ras was not penalized.]

MFA of Edo Edi Essum wrote:

[The North Sea Conflict was never resolved. Who gets the northern oil?]


[EDIT FROM OSCAL: Meh, I didn't feel like posting more. North Sea Conflict ended with Isis firing a nuke and Ras surrendering. Oil belongs to Isis, although no one claimed it yet. Since then, the EU has common control over the oil area. So no, the North Sea Conflict was actually resolved, but no one got the oil. I think that because of the Ras Island Conflict, everyone just left the negotiation table, so Ras was not penalized.]

[Ras has told me that the oil was ceded to NX401. You are incorrect.]

MFA of Edo Edi Essum wrote:

[So if I don't post I win. I'm joking. ]

[Anyways, expect procedures any military would implement that I don't understand. I assume you probably will laugh at the notion of peace, so get cracking. I know I'm not supposed to want to win in RPs, but I hope I somehow manage to hold on to my territory. Do I get a noticeable and inherent defensive advantage, or will this be more one-sided than the Battle of Ft. Sanders? You outnumber me a bit. Well, I guess it's time for Tiberiam's Cold War (Let's call it the Warm War, to be especially creative.) to get a little more interesting.]

[Your turn]

[[Think you have been waiting for someone to answer this, right? I have been wondering why you haven't been posting.
In terms of numbers... I think you guys are a bit equal. Due to the course of the RP, EEE somehow bolstered 200k along with the additional 200k, making grand total of 400k EEE military in the current upcoming fight against the Hijima Island. This, along with NN's Peacekeeping forces, makes a formidable force in terms of manpower. I would also wager that because Hijima has been militarized nation before, with massive army, for the duration of the conflict your forces will be well-armed.
In response, EU currently amassed 500k army complete with their nation's latest military armaments. However, you have the defender's advantage. Since they are landing via, coast, this proved even more challenges to the invaders. You have the advantage in Hijima Island.

However... do keep in mind that since you army's max is 240k or so, majority of your forces are at Hijima Island. If EU decided to invade elsewhere, you might be concentrating too much in one place.]]

[You forget something. I bolstered my military budget from 4% to 7%. And if things get dire, we have reserves. We aren't training all the young men in basic marksmanship for nothing. Also, our mandatory and vigorous exercise makes EEE the fittest nation in Tiberiam.]

[Also, the Edesu military is paranoid. Whatever precautions a reasonable nation would take, we would do it twice. For example, Koklbertiko has its own excessive missile shield. The city's perimeter is fortified and the underground fallout shelters contain enough food to feed the entire vicinity for a year. If besieged, the city can keep its economy going at full speed for two months due to extreme reserves.]

[So pretty much never doubt the paranoia of Edo Edi Essum's top brass.]