Superpowers NES

[Jason The King]

Reinstalled Word, update to be finished tonight.

 

[Jason The King]

SUPERPOWERS​

UPDATE THREE
March, 2030

INTERNATIONAL FRONT PAGE​

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BRASILIA IN RUINS, BRAZILIAN FIRST ARMY SURROUNDED

Brasilia in rubble​

Despite the dozens of wars elsewhere, the eyes of the world seem to still be fixed on the war of the century, so far. The two superpowers, Brazil and the unlikely Republic of the Pampas, continue to fight each other well through the month of March. It seems, though, that fighting may end soon as a series of blunders made on the part of Brazilian commanders puts into jeopardy the future of a sovereign Brazil.

The month begins with the continuation of the Battle of Brasilia. As the First Army (Brazilian) continues to stubbornly take back the city, the First Legion of the Pampas holds fast, fighting it out amongst the rubble that is now Brasilia. Artillery strikes, air attacks, and all out tank warfare has reduced much of the city to rubble, with most of its citizens already gone. When the battle finally ends, with the withdraw of Brazilian troops March 3rd, the city is no more, completely ruined and disserted. The Brazilians lose 3 infantry divisions and an artillery battery, while the Pampas forgoes 2 infantry divisions and a brigade of tanks. The keystone victory, however, has given Pampas momentum that will propel it to many more victories throughout the month.

The First Army withdrew, not because of their feeling of defeat, but because of urgent necessity to defend Brazil’s arguably most important city, Rio de Janeiro. Though hundreds of miles away, the First Army rushes to the defense of the city, only to be slowed down by Pampas air attacks and the pursuit of the First Legion following them. By the 15th of March, the Brazilian army is only half way to the city, and are bogged down in torrential rain and constant air attacks. Meanwhile Rio de Janeiro is already being attacked by the Pampas 2nd Legion, who reached it just a few days ago and began shelling the city right away. The small contingents of national guard troops left to defend the city were completely overwhelmed, though they did manage to knock out an infantry division with the help of carrier air support. The city surrendered March 18th.

News of the surrender reached the Brazilian army the next day, who were entrenched in the city of Montes Claros. In the skies, Pampas aircraft are engaged in a life-or-death struggle with Brazilian carrier-based aircraft for the skies of the city, finally winning it over but losing a squadron of fighters in the process. The 1st Air Armada then follows home the carrier fighters, where they strike the Brazilian Fleet as it anchors off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The fleet took heavy damage, its sole AEGIS ship being sunk as well as three destroyers at the cost of one fighter/bomber squadron. Luckily Brazilian destroyers were able to adequately defend the two carriers.

As Rio de Janeiro surrenders, the 2nd Legion then swings north, effectively meeting up with the 1st Legion and encircling the Brazilian main army at the city of Montes Carlos. As the Brazilian Air Wing constantly tries to regain the skies, the Brazilian army is taking a severe beating by a constant barrage of Pampas artillery and air strikes, both destroying and demoralizing the Brazilian forces. So far due to the barrage the First Army has suffered 2 infantry and 1 mechanized infantry division.

Meanwhile while all the main fighting goes on in the north, a new 3rd Legion is born in the south and moves to take the southern, cut-off portion of Brazil. Here resistance is much lighter, and the city of Florianopolis falls quite easily and with little casualties.

Also in Rio de Janeiro a new regime is established to help the Pampas govern their new Brazilian territories. Born out of former-cabinet members of the Brazilian presidency accusing their chief of state of tyranny and autocracy, this new regime is very anti-establishment and anti-independence, and very much so subservient to Buenos Aeries.

INDIA MOVES TO BLOCK CHINESE AGGRESSION, ENGAGES CHINA IN BURMA

Chinese column moving through northern Burma.​

While not utterly out of surprise, the Chinese Southern Army has been engaged by the Indian Motorized force as the Indians move to block Chinese expansion and leave an opening for their own in Burma. The Burmese are quick to denounce the Indian movement as well, citing many instances in the Indian advance that India is in Burma for the long run, not just to run China out. Indians at home also react negatively to the invasion, believing their government to be conducting secret plans, and also for the lack of a public declaration of war.

The war began with the pinching Indian move to the north of the Chinese Southern Army, effectively cutting off supplies and retreat for the Chinese by March 12th. The Chinese reacted quickly, turning the Southern Army around and heading back northwards, engaging the Indians head on at the Battle of Lashio, a small town which serves as a terminal for Burma’s age-old British-installed rail system, a vital line of supply for Chinese troops deep in the Burmese jungle. The battle pitted battled hardened but undertrained Chinese troops against a larger, more trained Indian contingent. Heavy casualties were taken on both sides during the first days of the battle, but the Chinese seemed to be on the losing side, each side losing two infantry divisions right off the bat. But as the battle waged on the Chinese Northern Air Corps arrived to support the Southern Air Corps, and the battle began to even out. The battle in the sky was more or less a Chinese victory as the Indians lose 2 fighter/bomber squadrons and a fighter squadron, severely limiting the National Air Force from protecting the Indian ground forces. The only hope was air cover from the Indian carrier based in the Indian Ocean, but even that was put in jeopardy by March 21st.

The Chinese Southern Fleet had finally made the long trip from the South China Sea through the straights of Malacca and into the Indian Ocean where they engaged a smaller Indian force. The Battle of the Andaman Sea began in late March and only lasted two days as the two Chinese carriers, equipped with their AEGIS partner ships, were more than a match for the sole Indian carrier. With the sinking of the Indian carrier, along with 3 destroyers at the cost of only 2 Chinese destroyers, the Indian fleet withdrew to the Bay of Bengal, further limiting the air support for the Indian ground forces.

By the end of the month, the First Motorized Army was left high and dry in Burma, unable to capture Mandalay from the Chinese and without any air support. The Chinese, having been in Burma for a month prior, pulled on the stops to break through the Indian encirclement and again re-establish supply lines with Lupanshui by destroying 3 mechanized infantry divisions in the east, at the cost of an armored division. Though it appears the Indians have overwhelming strength in numbers and training, without air support in a country so densely covered in jungle as Burma is, victory is far from assured.

HEADLINES

SOUTH AFRICA ACHIEVES VICTORY IN UGANDA, RWANDA Pretoria, Peoples Republic of South Africa

As Burundi is finally secured by the Army of South Africa, the People’s Republic quickly brought into action the armies of Botswana and Namibia to invade Burundi’s northern, smaller neighbor, Rwanda. Being the center of ethnic conflict and civil strife in the region, Rwanda was quick to fold to enormous pressure as the two armies overwhelmed local forces. The nation surrendered by the end of the month, only inflicting casualties of one infantry division to each army.

OCEANIA SUBDUES PAPUA NEW GUINEA, TONGA FALLS Nuku’Alofa, Oceania

In a huge show of force, the navy took to the seas this month to patrol the south pacific, making rounds near the Solomon Islands to try and intimidate the local government to give in and join the Republic. Unfortunately for them, the show of force was not conclusive enough, the parliament voting against joining. Meanwhile, Force L, outfitted with a brand new carrier, escorted 2 West Pac Regiment to the island kingdom of Tongo, where the monarchy was taken by surprise. As most of the island lives in dire poverty and the King was losing popularity as it was, there was little resistance and the island succumbed with negligible casualties.

Meanwhile the center of attention for most Oceanian citizens is the war in Papua, which has gone on far too long for such a minor nation. Struggling from a lack of soldiers on the ground, the Oceanians have been fighting to subdue the Papua New Guineans for the past three months, and only finally were the able to stamp out the last of the resistance from the interior. Their method, though violating many international laws, included forcefully removing indigenous tribes from their ancestral lands within the canyons of the interior and placing them on the coast, where they were forced into a 21st century environment. Many citizens, especially those from Indonesia, are appalled at what the Oceanians are doing in Papua New Guinea and protests across the globe show that.

VIETNAM INITIATES HUGE DEBT, CONQUERS LAOS Vientiane, P.R. of Vietnam
The war with the Laotians has finally come to an end as the Vietnamese government turns to the limited creditors in their country to fund the creation of a 2nd people’s army, which is sent through the southern portion of Laos and meets with the first at the Laotian capital of Vientiane, which up until now has stubbornly resisted Vietnamese advances. The city fell amidst high casualties (3 infantry from the first peoples army, and a mechanized division from the second), but as the city fell so did the remainder of the country.

INDONESIA OVERRUNS THE LAST OF MALAY RESISTANCE, OCCUPIED BRUNEI Brunei, Indonesia
As many wars come to a close across the globe, the Indonesian war against Malaysia also sees its end. Johor Bahru, the last remnants of the Malaysian Republic, is finally smashed into submission by heavy artillery barrages along with a smashing air campaign that almost wiped the city off the map. Amidst the rubble the Malaysians still put up resistance, costing the Indonesians another mechanized infantry division before finally surrendering. Back on Borneo, the resistance of Brunei continued on late into the month as many Malaysians also join the ranks to fight for the independence of Brunei. Another advance was thwarted on the 21st, with Indonesia suffering 2 infantry divisions as casualties, but finally, in the third assault must have been the charm as the city fell to the Sukarno army. With the surrendering of both Malaysia and Brunei, Indonesia has crossed the threshold into Major Power territory, boasting a well developed income of 20 credits.

BLOODIEST MONTH YET FOR RUSSIAN FORCES, BUT VICTORY ACHIEVED Kishinev, Russian Federation
As war with the Ukraine carries on into the third month, all three Russian armies are determined to achieve victory. Yet, even though all major urban centers were captured last month, March has turned into one of the bloodiest months for Russian forces. Unable to simply let the Russian forces take over their country again, the Ukrainians fight with vigor for the independence of their country. Most know its futile, but they are determined to make the Russians pay. As the 58th Army and 74th Motor Rifle Division moves west, they are forced to fight, village to village, town to town, to root out the Ukrainian resistance. My the middle of the month though, because of the brute strength of the armies and the flexibility of having 3 armies on the ground in Ukraine, Russian forces finally make it to the Polish border, effectively ending independence for the Ukraine. The cost this month was a heart-wrenching 2 mechanized infantry divisions from 74th and 58th, and an armored and mechanized division from the Taman Guards.

But the month was not over for the tired and depleted Russian armies. Now possessing a border with Moldova, the offer for protection was once again extended to the Moldovan government. When again it was refused, Moscow recognized the Transnistrian Republic as independent from Moldova. And, when Moldova moved troops into the Republic, Moscow responded by sending in the 58th Army and the Taman Motor Rifle Division to drive the Moldovans out and even pressed on to occupy Kishinev, and thus all of Moldova. As the second war this year for Russia drew to a close, many in Moscow are clamoring the government to spend more on the military in order to replenish the ranks, because even though Russia has been thwarted into the most economically powerful country in the world, it seriously lacks in military manpower.

AS CEASE FIRE ESTABLISHED WITH S KOREA, JAPAN MOVES TO PACIFIC ISLANDS Saipain, Japanese Empire
The Japanese emperor, knowing that South Korea was a lost cause, finally withdrew his meager forces from the peninsula. As public opinion hit rock bottom because of the surrender, the Japanese army was quickly moved out into the Pacific. With one of the world’s most powerful fleets backing it up, the National Army deployed to Saipan, capital of the Northern Mariana Islands. Resistance here was rather weak, leading to a Japanese victory within three days with no casualties.

NIGERIA CAPTURES MALABO, MOVES TO GABON Malabo, Nigeria
Fresh off the victories over Cameroon, the Nigerian army quickly moves into one of Africa’s weakest nations, which, surprising in the past 3 decades, has seen extreme economic growth based on Asian-Tiger like manufacturing strategy. Unfortunately the growth did not come with a strengthening of the military forces. Nigeria was quick to occupy the mainland, taking the major city of Bata without shooting a bullet. The 1st Fleet was then quick to shuttle the army to the capital, Malabo, where the government surrendered.

Upon victory on the island, the fleet then shuttled the army back to the mainland, where they jumpstarted an invasion of Gabon to the south. Gabon is also one of the weaker African states, but because it was near the end of the month, the Nigerians have yet to take the capital, Libreville. Casualties have been taken as well, when one infantry and one mechanized infantry division were destroyed in the jungles.

UIS TAKES KHARTOUM, DEFEATS SUDAN Khartoum, UIS
Last month the Islamic armies suffered from a lack of men compared to the vastness of the Sudan. This month, they have corrected this problem by creating a whole new army, Task Force Balls (Balls, of course meaning “Strength” in Arabic) to act as an occupying force, especially in the east along Port Sudan. This of course freed up Army One to retake Khartoum, which it did quite easily, and shore up the rest of Sudan by moving south. Public opinion for the war, while at an all-time low just last month, has shot up considerably as victory was achieved.

NICARAGUA PUTS UP HEAVY RESISTANCE TO MEXICAN INVASION Mexico City, Mexico
Mexican artillery batteries began their bombardment on the 2nd of March, from across the lines and into Nicaraguan territory. With the border defenses sufficiently smashed, the Mexican armies crossed and entered Nicaragua, driving south to Managua as fast as possible. The Mexican fighters easily established air superiority in the country, and the fighter/bombers were quick to begin selective targeting of specific buildings and defenses in Managua. Unfortunately the advanced on the ground was much slower as Nicaraguans destroyed their own roads and bridges, forcing the Mexicans to either rebuild or go through the jungle. Nicaraguan guerilla forces are also well trained in the art of guerilla warfare, forcing casualties of 1 infantry division from the 82nd and an armored division from the 54th.


SHORT CLIPS

INDIA IS FIRST COUNTRY TO REDEVELOP NUCLEAR WEAPONS

MORE ESTONIANS/LATVIANS PRESS TO ACCEPT ST. PETERSBURG TREATY

EU CONFIDENCE TAKES A HIT FOR REFUSAL TO HELP BALTIC COUNTRIES

EUROPEAN FORCES FINISH MOPPING UP IN ALBANIA AND BOSNIA

USSA CONQUERS BAHAMAS WITHOUT LOSSES

CHINA INVADES KYRGYZSTAN, MAKES EASY GAINS BY THE END OF THE MONTH

NOTES

*FOR FUTURE NOTICE: you cannot use debt spending to fund research. Debt spending can only be used for troop increases/upkeep.

*banana lee, can’t really put 2c into the development of Papua, so I put it back in your treasury.

*Terrish, next time so you know, you cannot put in your orders “spend this money on whatever troops my army needs to win.” Part of the fun of this NES is you deciding what you need to win. This time I just spent it on a mech infantry and an armored.

*Masada, an armored battalion costs 5c, I assumed u meant artillery.

*das, 2 mech infantry and 1 artillery equals 10c, not 8c, but no worries since you spent less then you had anyways.

*Skizzik, please read the rules again. You cannot “buy” stability points, and when you purchase new units, they must stay with an army, you cannot simply leave them on an island without being organized into an army.

*Fuschia, by Croatia I assumed you meant Serbia.

 

[andis-1]

How come my upkeep cost increased while my army size decreased?

 

[Fuschia]

*Fuschia, by Croatia I assumed you meant Serbia.

Yes, yes I did. Considering that I already possess Croatia.

 

[das]

Now, what's all this with Chinese forces in Central Asia?

 

[Jason The King]

How come my upkeep cost increased while my army size decreased?

You're invading Gabon.

Now, what's all this with Chinese forces in Central Asia?

Woops, forgot to add it in the short clips. An invasion.

 

[das]

From: Russian Federation
To: People's Republic of China

We would like to remind you that our acceptance of your proposed non-aggression pact hinged and still hinges on your lack of interference within former Soviet Central Asia. Your invasion of Kyrgyzstan is what we would class as interference.

 

[Shadowbound]

From the Federative Republic of Brazil
To the Military Remnants

Your armed forces are surrounded, and their destruction is imminent. Surrender and stand trial.

To the Northern Provinces

Failing to recognize the authority of Rio de Janeiro will be considered treason. With the imminent surrender of opposition forces, it will be 3 months before you can compose a force to resist, and that will be 2 months too late.

From the Republic of the Pampas, Associate Republic of Paraguay
To the International Community

Recognition of Brazil's new government is necessary if you wish to retain diplomatic relations with our nations, aswell.

 

[skeptikalz!]

How come I have 2c upkeep for each of my armies?

 

[Fuschia]

To: The Republic of the Pampas
From: The European Union

The European Union wishes assurance that your aggressive tendencies will not extend to our colonies in South America. If you will give such assurances, we will quite gladly grant our recognition of Brazil's new government.

 

[Crezth]

To: European Union
From: USSA

We are invoking the ancient Monroe Doctrine. We warn you against further colonial ventures in the New World, as we indigenous will not stand for it.

 

[BananaLee]

To: European Union
From: USSA

We are invoking the ancient Monroe Doctrine. We warn you against further colonial ventures in the New World, as we indigenous will not stand for it.

I think the EU was referring to the Falkland Islands and French Guyana. Sovereign territory of the United Kingdom and France respectively, and later the EU.

EDIT: It is also ironic that the Roosevelt collorary which specifically mentions South America was to prevent *communism*

 

[Amon Savag]

To: The Republic of the Pampas
From: The European Union

The European Union wishes assurance that your aggressive tendencies will not extend to our colonies in South America. If you will give such assurances, we will quite gladly grant our recognition of Brazil's new government.

What about this message makes the USSA believe that the european union would advance further into south america?

 

[BananaLee]

"Our colonies" refers to the colonies *already there* and there for the last age or so.

 

[Shadowbound]

From the Republic of the Pampas, Associate Republic of Paraguay, Federative Republic of Brazil
To the European Union

We do not recognize the colonial status of French Guyana and the Falklands, and regret that even a century after, you still have not abandoned imperialism.

From the Republic of the Pampas, Associate Republic of Paraguay, Federative Republic of Brazil
To the United Socialist States of "America"

You do not have the right to invoke the Monroe Doctrine, because you have no authority over our nations.

Filthy Commie Bastards

 

[Amon Savag]

From the Republic of the Pampas, Associate Republic of Paraguay, Federative Republic of Brazil
To the United Socialist States of "America"

You do not have the right to invoke the Monroe Doctrine, because you have no authority over our nations.

Filthy Commie Bastards

The UIS hereby recognises the new government of Brazil.

 

[Crezth]

EDIT: It is also ironic that the Roosevelt collorary which specifically mentions South America was to prevent *communism*

Impossible, as communism was not a threat at the time of the Roosevelt corollary, and especially not the Monroe Doctrine. Nice try though. The Monroe Doctrine, despite conflicts of interests in the time of its conception, is basically an anti-Imperialist doctrine, so it's applicable here, however modestly. We have disregarded the Roosevelt corollary.

 

[Jason The King]

How come I have 2c upkeep for each of my armies?

So essentially an army or wing or fleet can have 0 upkeep if it is small enough, or be very expensive if it is highly specialized and trained. Fleets in particular get expensive with supercarriers, and that is why only large powers have many numbers of them. To create a new army/fleet/wing, it costs 10c. When an army is invading enemy territory, it will double the upkeep, with a minimum upkeep of 2c. I know this upkeep seems all very difficult and may make some people shy away from the game, but I hope you realize this will all be done on my end, and so you have to only worry about it slightly.

tencharacter

 

[BananaLee]

Impossible, as communism was not a threat at the time of the Roosevelt corollary, and especially not the Monroe Doctrine. Nice try though.

My bad.

Still, invoking it several hundred years after the EU had colonised the two places seems a bit.. silly.

 

[Crezth]

My bad.

Still, invoking it several hundred years after the EU had colonised the two places seems a bit.. silly.

It is rather silly.