==Chinese War (formerly the War of the Two Dynasties)==
India has declared itself the arsenal of democracy and sovereignty in Asia. Rather than accepting the Korean casus belli that Jiang China has caused issues with the Korean bloc in the past, India has authorized an armed excursion into Taiwan and China in support of Jiang independence.
Indian war plans called for a massive assault on Taiwan and a large bombing campaign of Yi China, but these plans have fallen through due to lack of sufficient troops and hardware (most of which are still undergoing training and construction, respectively). The assault on Taiwan, however, goes through.
The result is a massive battle in the South China Sea. Korea’s bombers attempt to shell the Indian carriers; as the Korean bombers fly without escorts, they are still easy prey for India’s lone pair of fighter squadrons. At the same time, however, Indian fighters are poorly-equipped, the Indian industrial base hardly up to the task of arming such a massive military force. Despite this setback, Korea’s bombing run fails, and one Bomber is lost.
At this goes on in the air, on the sea ships are engaged in a brutal struggle for supremacy. 2 Carriers, 5 Battleships, 6 Destroyers, 2 Submarines, and 1 Yi Submarine engage the Indian fleet of 5 Battleships, 2 Submarines, and 6 Destroyers. While the submarines had been tasked with engaging the carriers, the Indian carriers have sat the battle out, while the submarines are also being pegged by the Indian destroyers. Even so, India’s poorly-armed forces are also at a disadvantage in training, solely having numbers to rely on.
2 Indian Destroyers and 1 Korean submarine are destroyed in the battle. The Indians suffer far more casualties, however, and are forced to retreat. With their shipyards constructing a huge array of new ships, the Indians are sure to try again in the coming months. However, Indian advisers are quick to mention that without a strong industrial base, India’s soldiers will be ground up like hamburger.
In the occupied Jiang territories, a clear leader has made itself known among the insurgents: the Qinghai Communes, under the charismatic Mao Zedong. Originating around the lake of the same name, the Communes have seized control of many outlying towns, while also allying with or deposing virtually all alternative leaders in the insurgency. While drawing on Marxist influences, the Communes’ ideology is known for espousing the place of agricultural (rather than industrial) workers in bringing about revolution, while also holding magic in high esteem, unlike the Jiang elites. The Communes have rejected the feudal system of the Jiang Emperor, who is considered a traitor to the people, and Korean rule/suzerainty.
The Communes have seen a surge in enthusiasm in the aftermath of the Indian invasion, seeing an opportunity to take power and establish the independence of their state; they have already purged thousands of collaborators as well as waged guerilla warfare on Korean troops in the country. Consistent reports of missing equipment and AWOL soldiers indicate that they have also acquired hardware and personnel. With the uncertain legal status (Korea has neither annexed the territory or placed it beneath a puppet regime) of occupied Jiang China, it is a mystery where the insurgency will go.
Provided one has established espionage in Jiang China, it is now possible to arm the insurgents via espionage.
Losses:
Korea (-1 Bomber, -1 Submarine; -800 troops)
India (-2 Destroyers; -1600 troops)
Jiang (-4000 civilians)
==Cumulative Losses since 1950==
India (2 Destroyers; 1600 troops)
Korea (2 Infantry, 1 Submarine, 1 Bomber; 5800 troops)
Jiang (1 Armor, 1 Infantry; 7000 troops)
-54,000 Jiang Civilians