The Downfall of the Kingdom

[Bustos]

Intelligence reports informed Brigadier General Trice (just recieved a promotion) of Xyrael's invasion from the other side of Islas Filipinas.  But there was little concern over this matter as South Plains entered DEFCON ONE and he had more pressing concerns with all the troops, equipment, and supplies coming and going.  Not to mention the greedy rebels that bordered South Plains.

Due to his recent promotion he sent another colonel to represent him with the rebel leader.  The Allied States concerned about the increasing hostilities near and abroad did not want to escalate any more conflict.  Aid will still be provided but a cap had been placed on the amount of aid per month.  He only hoped the rebel leader would accept these conditions.

[Xyrael]

Further along the northern coast soldiers continued to combat Filipino soldiers, using flamethrowers to smoke out the well trained marines from their cover and into the sights of waiting shotguns. Casualties were mounting for both sides as Xyraelites grew more hardened every day.

Meanwhile, further south along the island the Republican Guard had made headway, successfully routing the Filipino forces. Civilians were allowed to travel through the city, but a curfew was enforced. The Republican Guard had made provisions, and a supply depot was quickly set up, and food and potable water offered freely to the hungry. Checkpoints to allow refugees entry to the city were established and maintained.

Outside the small city, construction vehicles acquired by the Guard hastily cut down forest surrounding a clearing, the first steps towards constructing an airfield to support the military.

Republican Guard Statement:

A Republican Combat Threatre now exists within the Cebu region. Cebu has been declared a safe zone, and provisions and medical care may be found there. Any citizen of Islas Filipinas seeking safety is asked to travel to Cebu.

Casualties
KIA: 334
WIA: 870
MIA: 102

[Bustos]

To:  The government of Xyrael
From:  The Board of the Allied States of Bustos-21

We see you have taken a piece of the Islas Filipinas pie.  As we have announced our claim and so have others, we hope you will respect the slices that have already been taken as there is plenty of land to go around.

Thank you.

The South Plains steps down from DEFCON ONE to match the fatherland's military readiness of DEFCON TWO.

[Xyrael]

To whom it may concern:

The Republican Combat Theatre currently revolves around northern Islas Filipinas, and is currently involved at Cebu on the northern island. It is the Imperial Republic's goal to ensure the safety of the people. The Republic will not further the instability of Islas Filipinas by increasing tensions between the Republic and other stable nations. The Republic would like to assure the Allied States of Bustos-21 and all others that the Republic will not fire upon any non-aggressor. I would like to further personally commend Bustos-21, Jelsi, and Whereamistan on their efforts to ensure the safety of the people.

Signed,
King Xipil

Posted on: March 11, 2007, 07:01:05 PM"Push forward, men!" crackled the radio as officers shouted orders from the safety of their cover. The myriad of infantry, now 103,500 strong, were making progress rapidly in the northern jungles. But the bulk of the forces were tied down along a highway to Mandaue City.

Flame tanks and waves of infantry threw themselves headlong into attacking Filipino forces, until finally they had reached the jungles edge. Filipino Battle Tanks roamed a plain-like region on the southern part of the island, and the Republican Guardsmen fortified their positions waiting for armor and air support. The large numbers of wounded and the lack of adequate beds in the Cebu hospital meant that several Field Hospitals had to be hastily set up in any clearings that could be found in the dense jungle. Large numbers of soldiers were MIA as well, either killed in such a fashion their remains could not be identified, or more likely deserters.



Casualties
KIA: 512
WIA: 1,209
MIA: 376
Posted on: March 12, 2007, 12:37:26 AM"Sir! Eastern Corps reports success! It appears as though the Filipino's are withdrawing for a defense," snapped an officer. The Republican Guard was one of the few structures with a clear heirarchy, and the lowly officer reporting to the General kept as much reverence in his voice as possible.

General Zopahua smiled, looking at his battle plan. "Excellent, this senseless fighting will soon end. How long until the armor arrives, Captain?"

Another officer snapped a salute, quickly informing the General. "Two days, sir."

"Have the men entrench along the highway, so far the Filipino armor remains in the field. They're waiting for us to surge down the highway, it's the fastest route to Mandaue City." General Zapahua pondered for a moment. "In two days, order the Western Corps to foray south and ensure we have the Filipino's attention at the northern plains. Then, have Eastern Corps move quickly to Mandaue City. The Filipino's will believe our northern 'attack' to be a diversion, and that Eastern Corps is the true attack. We'll bring forward our armoured divisions and sweep south, surrounding Mandaue City by land and encircling the Filipino's. Then we'll see what terms they're willing to accept."

He tinkered with a pen, nervously biting the tip. "Give me the com." The Captain quickly handed a phone to the General, who dialed a number rapidly. "Admiral Ispaca... yes... yes, that's right. Okay, perfect." General Zapahua smiled towards the Captain as he handed the phone back, glancing back to his plan. Now I have to trust Eastern Corps not to fail me.



Casualties
KIA: 670
WIA: 1,728
MIA: 416
Posted on: March 12, 2007, 06:16:34 PMEastern Corps, made up of nearly 50,000 soldiers, sat poised to strike. 30,000 of them were to risk their lives feigning an attack against the Filipino forces so that the Republican Armoured Divisions could punch south and siege Mundaue City (Operational Target Mundaue). It sounded like a good plan...

"But it involves us not dying!" shouted a Captain to his men, holding a Radom AKM in his hand, his other arm relaxed at his side held a radio. He pointed to the west. "We're going until they tell us to stop. If we get to Oscar Tango Mike, we take it, y'hear?!"

"Yes sir!" shouted the men in unison. An awkward silence fell over the group before the Captains radio blurted out orders.

"Aight men, move!"

Within two hours the Republican Guard had quick marched halfway to Mundaue City before the radio an alert. After several quick orders, hasty trenches were dug with small spades. They bristled with several thousand barrels and small arms. On the horizon they could see a dust cloud looming closer and the men gritted their teeth, writing letters to their family back home. They'd seen the effects of the anarchy in Islas Filipinas at Cebu, however, and their will to fight was unquestionable.

Several rounds from battle tanks in the distance slammed into mud and foilage, and the men hunkered down further. After nearly half an hour of shelling, the tanks had finally lingered close enough for the real fighting to begin. Hundreds of men hurled themselves over the tops of the trenches and into cover, struggling to bring their RPG's within range.

Filipino infantry and snipers easily picked off Republican soldiers from a distance, picking off the freshest of the recruits with ease. Rockets shot through the air, seldom striking true, but creating enough of a threat to force the Filipino tanks to withdraw. The Republican soldiers advanced on the Filipino's, who were outnumbered and outflanked with ease.

After nearly four hours of bitter fighting, the Filipino tanks reemerged behind the Republican forces, Filipino infantry claiming the trenches the Republicans had dug. Exposed, the Eastern Corps fought to finish off the infantry they had encircled as battle tanks picked away at their numbers. Bodies covered the once serene landscape, now riddled with hundreds of smoldering craters. Clouds of smoke rose to the sky, and the sound of gunfire could be heard miles away for hours more. Nearly twelve hours after the battle had begun, 17,000 Republican soldiers lay dead on the field, their blood pooling with the 15,000 dead Filipino's.

The Filipino's had found their victory against the Eastern Corps bittersweet, moreso since it the diversion had succeeded. Over six hundred Republican tanks had swarmed across the northern planes, followed closely by armoured divisions. Mirage fighters harrassed the victorious Filipino forces until anti-air cover was too thick to make any damage done profitable. By nightfall, propoganda rained from the sky, calling for any would-be refugees to seek freedom at Cebu. With moral sinking fast, and any chance of further attacks foiled by their Pyrrhic victory, the Filipino General submitted to Republican terms of surrender.

Total Republican Casualties @ Cebu Island
KIA: 19,872
WIA: 25,094
MIA: 16,603

Total Filipino Casualties @ Cebu Island
KIA: 18,175
WIA: 23,463
MIA: 8,690

[Xyrael]

General Zapahua paced silently, observing the bustling officers busily checking forms. It had been days of dull, nearly pointless bureaucracy since his forces had gained control of Cebu island.

A captain barged through the doors, swiftly striding to the general. He snapped a salute before speaking without permission. The general chose to ignore this lack of decorum, sensing the matter was urgent. "Sir! High Command has orders we're to continue with operations!"

He stood calmly, quickly assembling his thoughts. He'd been waiting for the order for some time, and he looked to his logistics officer who simply nodded. "We'll have reinforcements within a week, and we already have enough soldiers stationed to guarantee continuous supplies for operations throughout northern Islas Filipinas."

Zapahua's smile grew larger. We'll finish what the Capitalists dare not.

"Alright men, here are my new orders: Organize 95,000 men for our next operation, assure the remainder maintain order and tend to the wounded, and acquisition me more troops. Deploy our fighters and get me some recon on our landing area. I want to be in Manilla by the end of the year."

"But sir, what about the interim government?"

"Let the bureaucrats handle that later, we need to finish our job now."

"Yes sir."

[Xyrael]

OOC: my computers cable is kaput, so no maps for now



Hundreds of tanks and infantry stormed onto the Filipino beach, ignoring choppy waves as they surged to the awaiting enemy. Intense machine gun fire from nests gunned down Republican Guardsmen. The Republican command knew the local Filipino warlord would be waiting, and several naval cruise missiles strike Filipino bunkers, sending debris and bodies flying through the air. The Filipino's, heavily outnumbered, quickly realized they were losing the battle massively, and a disorderly full retreat was called for. The Republican Guard pushed forward, taking the former defensive positions of the Filipino's and hastily constructing a command center while driving the warlords army home. Mirage fighters launched their payloads upon the fleeing forces, and Filipino morale plummeted.

After driving home the Filipino force, a siege was created preventing the town from receiving food, and mortars filled with propoganda leaflets were launched into the town daily. Within a four days the Republican Guard had seized control of the town and the remaining eight thousand Filipino soldiers.

Casualties:
KIA: 1,399
WIA: 2,651
MIA: 28

Prisoners:
10,247

[Xyrael]

General Zapahua looked like an embittered man, wrinkles cracked his forehead without cessation. The sound of distant gunfire had lasted for over two months, the Filipino resistance was stunningly brilliant. The clouds were clear of aircraft, Filipino air defense assuring the Xyraelites could not gain the skies, but close Xyraeli naval support ensuring the Filipino's would not gain the advantage either. The fighting had degenerated into trench warfare, neither side gaining any ground. The Republican Guard had managed to take little ground, but in total controlled only the coast near Cebu.

He read a note stained by many oily hands. The Imperial Sign was addressed to the letter, it was directly from the King.

Hello, General. I have realized the severity of your situation all too late. We must not falter, we must strengthen ourselves in the face of adversity. Knowing this, I have called for a full mobilization of eight hundred thousand infantry, and a much larger naval combat force to engage the Filipino pirates. I trust you will not fail me, General.

Signed,
King Xipil

OOC: No one else wants the "pieces of the pie" as Bustos crudely put it, and the two others have gone into hiatus without notice. It is time for the Question of Islas Filipinas to be answered, and a Xyraeli flag will fly beside the Filipino flag soon enough.

[Xyrael]

The current map of IF, all names translated into Xyraeli then into Inglish, so may not be the same as Islas Filipino language. The red island is Xyraeli, the yellow in the south is Bustian, the yellow fuzz is Republican controlled.

[Bustos]

Intelligence reports from the local EA office had gave Brigadier General Trice notice of Xyrael's incursion from the north.  However, the most detailed reports came from the friendly rebels just north of South Plains' border.  In fact, General Trice was aware of Xyrael's troops via the rebels before EA brought the first reports conerning them.  The rebels had hoped by sharing the information, he would increase their monthly aid shipments.

Hundreds of thousands of Xyraeli troops were expected to support their continued agressions into northern Islas.  The General sent a request for additional troops to support perimeter defenses.  He also had a plan in mind to utilize the friendly rebels to the north.  Why send his own men to fight when he can send others in their stead?

[Xyrael]

Letter from Admiral Ispaca addressing locale.

A blockade of former Islas Filipinas is now in effect. Exceptions to this are merchant vessels and military convoys headed to Bustian controlled territories. We ask that the Bustian forces assist in cutting aid to the former Filipino state. Any vessel caught smuggling contraband to aid rebels will be sunk. Any legitimate nation seeking to liberate the Filipino peoples is asked to contact Admiral Ispaca.

Operation: Choking Tyranny
25 Berlin class replenishment vessels
40 Type-125 Frigates
40 Sachsen-class Frigates
10 Kirov-class Battlecruisers
15 Alfa class submarines
15 Akula class submarines

Several Filipino fighters flying near Jelsi controlled territory notice a large approaching naval force. Flying closer to investigate they notice that the force is much larger than the announced blockade. Two fighters break off to engage while a third quickly heads home to report the sighting. Both attacking fighters are intercepted by several missiles before they can get a fix on their targets, and hundreds of landing craft race towards the Filipino shore. Beaching themselves on the sand and dropping their ramps, a flood of armor spills forth onto the beach and immediately engages hastily drawn resistance. Ship-launched cruise missiles fly through the sky, slamming into bunkers and anti-air missile sights. More Filipino fighters hug the ground to strafe the aggressing force, but are systematically gunned down by newly constructed PZA Loara and Yataghan MBT's quickly engage armoured Filipino units. Sweeping through the south eastern plains, Republican armor quickly thrusts itself over the rolling hills. Within eight hours the first sounds of gunfire can be heard within the Filipino city of Pagadian, and one hundred thousand Republican Guardsmen hurl themselves into the bitter jaws of urban warfare.

The remains of the Filipino government residing in Manille hastily draft citizens, which are forced to reinforce the surprised garrison at Pagadian, allowing Republican forces to take the port city of Davao within two days of the blitz. Three hundred thousand infantry and another armoured column land at Lucena, but do not push across the plains.


(Jelsi is in orange. I'm fairly sure that's where his forces were, no?)

[Ranholn]

Dux Marcus Arillious may have been Nero's Faverd, but he and his Elite Appolo legion wasn't the ones moving towards a military blockade of a nation decided for military intervention. no, it was Dux Julius Colligulis he smiled, he had requested, and gotten the main section of Sipitha Class Subs (Ohio class). They moved in the front, He sent a open message to the blockade

"This is Dux Julius Colligulis oh the 4th legion and expeditionary force of Irnotia. Divert your blockade and let us pass or we will consider it an act of war against the Grand Imperium and we have fleets with in strike range, we do not wish to go to war with your nation. We have No Bad Will against you, but we are here under orders. A Legionare never disobeys an Order."

The Fleet was on high alert, for any offensive actions taken from the part of blockade they would respond with force 100 fold what ever was shown.

[Xyrael]

Reply from Admiral Ispaca:

We respect your obedience to orders, and are willing to allow your passage through the blockade. We, however, respectfully request your purposes for intervening in Islas Filipinas.

Several Republican Naval vessels in the area confirm the approach of the Irnotian battlegroup and keep their distance. Although staying within combat range, they have no intention of war with another nation.

[Ranholn]

"The most we can say to you with out breaching our honor as Legionars is that we are here part of Irnotia's Grand Campaign of peace and stability, no matter what those involved say."

The Group moved forward, they did not slow down, it was now assumed that their would be no engagement but full alert was up, each of the Subs had full torpedo complements ready and missiles armed, running in a mix of high and load and low and silent.

[Xyrael]

The Republican Naval vessels came to a complete stop, and underneath the Irnotian fleet a faint blip appeared on the Irnotian radar. A Republican Alfa-class submarine was increasing the distance between itself and the Irnotians as its radar detected an unknown number of submersible craft.

To: Irnotian Fleet

Do not engage Republican forces. You are allowed to pass. Our forces will not engage, and we do not wish for any hostilities with legitimate powers. We ask that you secure the safety of the Filipino people.

Admiral Ispaca sent a highly encrypted message directly to General Zapahua over short range burst transmission. "Step up your efforts. We do not need funny lines drawn by bureaucrats to separate Filipino families. Ensure that entire regions are brought under Republican control, but do not attempt to fracture the broken state further."

An announcement was made to all Republican Guard units. "Irnotian forces entering RCT OT Tango Bravo. All forces pushing OT Tango Bravo redirect to OT Lima Sierra."

[Ranholn]

The Irnotian Fleets moved towards the coastal city they had chosen. Radar Reports showed strong A-A installations but light defenses besides it. It seemed the spread of forces was more north of it.
They New the A-A would be a massive problem, as Irnotia didn't have the most air force in the world to be able to lose them willy nilly on anti A-A runs. So instead they went with a different method. 4 Sipitha surfaced at let fly a set of Surface to Surface missiles at the Installation. At the Same time Navel Batteries opened up on the coastal defenses, return fire was taken but the damage was acceptable.
Troop Ships Then were launched towards the shore, one was taken out killing 9 of the men on it stranding the rest on the water. Other Ships moving past dropped lines for the men to grab. The Military force Moved towards the shore swarming the light Defenses.

As soon as the Area was secure, they began to send Centuries into the city each with heavy weapon division support, they would secure the City. Then they would prepare for the inevitable Counter attack from the warlords to the north of them.

The first battle was one with minimal casualties, two landing crafts were destroyed/disabled and a few of the navel craft had been hit. But the reparis were not extensive. Medical teams were deployed to take care of the wounded. This would be the base of their operations, they would move out as soon as they were secure.
The next battle should be much harder