Nation Forge — Iron Desert [1863] — Beware the Ides of March

[CypherX]

Not smart to threaten our oil corridor. Not smart to threaten our oil corridor after we built it up militarily. Not smart to threaten our ally who lives next to the oil corridor we built up militarily.

Kyrev declares war on Arcon in support of its ally, Grúzia-Nec. Well over two hundred thousand men pour across the border, slamming into Arcon's flank like a freight train.

[Ad Bot]

[Decepticon]

We demand lebensraum to improve our glorious nation.
 This lebensraum is found within Grúzia-Nec.
[WAR DECLARED]


The 750,000 man coalition force of the realm is fully mobilized. Grúzia-Nec is offered a chance to unconditionally surrender. If they do surrender, it is guaranteed that they will not be fully annexed.

New Romekate is declared a strategic partner.

Arcon moves many of its southern and eastern forces to the south and pushes its forces into the Arco-Romek-Georgian borderlands.

Arcon post recruitment posters that promote enlistment.

[Arcon has declared war on Grúzia-Nec]

Arconian forces begin to press into Grúzia.  Romekati military advisors join the ranks of the Arconian officers.

Arcon pushes forward with regular cannons as well as specialized seige platforms with cannon mounts.

In the second the Kaiser was looking the request over, already foreign military forces have been pushing in through the borders, leading to the ushering of whatever forces forces still in the west and inland to the east. The surrender is denied, the Kaiser feeling more-so betrayed by the request to become a puppet of the New Romekate.

Having been long preparing for this, forces engage upon the armies at first sight. Kyrev is called to arms in the war, while a majority of the military focuses on defense in the East. Though, that doesn't mean there's no military in the north. Artillery is made use of, as well as possibly higher tech equipment onto the advancing army, hoping to make an impact to weaken the oncoming military.

In the meantime, the Landeswehr is formed, to be made up of conscripts or civilians willing to fight for their country. It's enlistment/conscription is opened up. A foreign legion, as well, is formed right next to it, seeking to recruit past Sunyong citizens with the promise of better conditions, for both them and their people alike. To back this up, food stops being rationed within Suqiu and Panguan.

[Operator¹]

Serisian ironclad flagship FNS Persistence along with two Shrike-II Heavy Frigates, four Ardus-Class Frigates, three Quox-Class Corvettes, and five Nemesis-Kai Light Frigates launch a surprise offensive on Acron's navy at Oydvyn, Porte de l'Est, and Côte Verte.

Military personnel numbers swell up to 223,000 men and women.

[Kringleberg]

world war 1 is a go

[Decepticon]

Not long before the general populace, or even a few officials, are made publicly known formal declaration of war, a few of said officials publicly announce their concerns of New Romekate's continuous expansion and ever-growing heavy influence.

Military numbers continue to increase with recruitment, and what few warships that Grúzia-Nec has are deployed into waters along the Lehr river.

[Waru]

Fravath's Army combines with the Kyrevian army btw too lazy to command troops

[CypherX]

Negative, stay back and defend the homeland

[Swat 3]

Federal Army
   Federal West Corps - 95k
      - Bremerhaven Division - 50k (FS)
      - Landon Division - 40k (FS)
      - Federal Artillery Brigade- 5k (A)
Militia Dispatch
   Militia Corps - 85k
      - Frisian Division - 30k
      - Landon Division - 20k
      - Berlynnd Division - 10k
      - Alberton Division - 20k
      - Federal Artillery Brigade - 5k (A)
People are asked to volunteer to defend the Realm. Recruitment campaigns are made in every major city.
The Federal Navy, although nearly a decade behind, is sent to aid Arcon. Sorry Seris, but I have to help Romekate.

[Operator¹]

what does 'heavy ship' mean

[grunterdb1951]

Conservatian ships leave port to take up defensive positions along the coasts of Arcon, in defense of their partner. Other than that, they don't seem entirely enthusiastic about the warfare and don't seem to want to get too involved.

For the most part, they simply continue to fortify their southern borders- rather heavily.

[SWAT One]

Land-based artillery begins to pound the ironclads from the shore.  The Serisian fleets at Oydyvn are particularly affected by these fortifications on both sides of the city.

The navy engages these forces.  News arrives of Conservatian and Anglish naval forces coming in to assist.  We will hold them off while we can.

Not smart to threaten our oil corridor. Not smart to threaten our oil corridor after we built it up militarily. Not smart to threaten our ally who lives next to the oil corridor we built up militarily.

Kyrev declares war on Arcon in support of its ally, Grúzia-Nec. Well over two hundred thousand men pour across the border, slamming into Arcon's flank like a freight train.

All 122 platforms dig in and begin to bombard the oncoming forces.  Due to their manner of operation, minimal problems are encountered when infantry concentrates fire on them.  Cavalry skirts the area to pick off any infantry that tries to approach, while the infantry fires.  Regular cannons also accompany them in the area.

Conscription begins in Arcon.

The ol' razzle dazzle deep in Arconian military storage is brought out.  (big-ass cannon that Conservatia gave us decades ago)

[Operator¹]

The battlegroup pulls back to Androv after they've completed their attacks, departing with rocket salvos. The fleets use their speed advantage to get away before Anglish fleets can reinforce Acron.

[Swat 3]

Arcon has strategic and reasonable control over the Anglish navy until I get back from HW/Dinner.

[SWAT One]

The coastlines are fortified.  Patrols are to continue throughout Arconian waters.

Arcon has strategic control over the Anglish navy until I get back from HW/Dinner.

Merci.

Anglish naval forces are to temporarily integrate with Arcon.

[Decepticon]

All 122 platforms dig in and begin to bombard the oncoming forces.  Due to their manner of operation, minimal problems are encountered when infantry concentrates fire on them.  Cavalry skirts the area to pick off any infantry that tries to approach, while the infantry fires.  Regular cannons also accompany them in the area.

The dug-in platforms are counter-bombarded by Georgien artillery as they focus onto Kyrev's incoming forces. Defending infantrymen focus their fire onto the Arconian cavalry and assaulting infantry from their own fortifications.

The defensive structures along the north-to-east fortifications also look to be lined with chevaux de frise, proving harmful to any charging cavalry. Wire obstacles accompany these, as well, but mostly in the eastern borders.