SUPERPOWERS
UPDATE NINE
September, 2030
INTERNATIONAL FRONT PAGE
Chinese protestors in Japanese-held territory
CHINA FALLS Beijing, Russian Federation
The communist party leadership was dislodged earlier this month in Junan, where Russian forces cornered in on the remaining northern Chinese forces, bombarding and with hundreds of surface-to-surface missiles and conventional artillery. The 37th Air Army was quick to mop up the remaining Chinese fighters, and also zeroed in on the bombing of defensive structures and suspected leadership positions. The final assault was made up of parts of the 58th and Taman motor guards that drove into the heart of the peninsula, defeating first the crack Chinese airborne forces, and forcing the rest of the army to surrender. Casualties were relatively light due to the huge amount of support from artillery and the 37th Air, Russian forces suffering only a mechanized infantry and two regular infantry casualties. In the west, the Chinese 1st Armored is defeated by a combination of Kazakh and elements of the 74th.
In the south, Indian forces remained bogged down by the stronger of the remaining Chinese forces. As the civilian toll in Kunming mounts, the Chinese army pulls out of the city to take the fighting to the countryside. Here they are slaughtered by the much stronger, much more mechanized Indian forces. Despite this advantage, the Chinese hold on until the end of the month, seriously hampering the ability of the Indians to progress further into China. By the time the Chinese are finally destroyed, the Indians suffer a gunship, 2 infantry divisions, and an artillery battery, and their chances for expansion into the rest of China.
The Japanese, on the other hand, were in the best situation when the fall of China became emanate. With no formal Chinese forces in the vicinity, the Japanese only faced local militias and national guard units. Even so, Japan did face casualties as their armies conquered highly populated areas with large urban cities, a full 6 infantry divisions were destroyed. And to add to Japans good fortunes, the Chinese fleet, upon hearing the destruction of their party and country, surrendered to the Pacific Fleet.
The four victors of the war (Russia, Japan, India, and even the Pacific Union) have all enjoyed parades and popularity boost in their home countries, but the domestic situation in China is becoming grim. While protests and demonstrations against the new occupiers remain relatively peaceful, they are numerous and it seems like all it would take is a single spark to set off revolution. Most unrest stems from the regions under Japanese control, though Beijing and surrounding territories remain hostile to Russians as well.
HEADLINE NEWS
SOUTH AFRICA BLUNDERS IN CONGO Pretoria, PRSA
South African forces surprised attacked the Democratic Republic of Congo, opening two different fronts as the Army of Botswana strikes directly at the capital, Kinshasa. The surprise attack allowed the South Africans to capture the capital without much of a fight, while the Army of Namibia struck northwards toward Kananaga. The war became problematic on this front as South African forces soon become bogged down in guerrilla warfare and are constantly ambushed on small jungle roads. Furthermore logistics are a nightmare in this terrain. After heavy casualties (3 infantry, 2 mech infantry, 1 gunship) the Army of Namibia was able to capture Kananaga, but now face a stream of opposition pouring out of Mbuji-Mayi. Meanwhile, the Army of Botswana is also coming under attack by Congolese forces, keeping it bundled up in Kinshasa (losses of 2 infantry). South African air cover remains a fiction as for some reason the air force is not utilized in this campaign.
Meanwhile South Africa makes landing in Madagascar, quickly capturing Mahajanga and pushing into the interior. Casualties are light, the Army of South Africa only losing two infantry so far in this war.
PACIFIC UNION FACES STORMS IN INVASION OF REUNION Canberra, Pacific Union
As the Pacific Union continues to expand, there is little the small island nations of the Pacific and Indian can do to counter the threat. However, a rare miss by Pacific Union meteorologists spelt doom for one mechanized infantry division in the invasion of Reunion as a heavy storm hit in the middle of the assault. The other invasion of Easter Island went off without a hitch.
UIS SHOWS OFF MOST POWERFUL AIR FORCE IN WORLD IN MAURITANIA Nouakchott, UIS
The remaining Mauritanian army is completely and utterly destroyed as the worlds most powerful air wing commences precision strikes and bombing runs on troop locations. The high power weapons and expert targeting skills of the pilots were able to complete their mission in just one try, relieving the army from having to engage once again. The last of Mauritania fell by the end of the month. With such a powerful air force, the UIS has the ability to project its influence over much of the rest of Saharan Africa, effectively destroying any influence Nigeria once had in these regions.
MEXICO REINFORCES FRONT, HOLDS THE LINE AGAINST THE USSA San Francisco, USSA
As reinforces roll up from Mexico City, the Mexican invasion of the USSA went from failure to promising. Last month the invasion was nearly a disaster, falling apart and mismanaged. But now, with new leadership and a new general, the Mexicans have turned around their failed campaign and have forced a stalemate with the USSA armies. Phoenix is the sight for extremely heavy fighting as the city is torn in two; the south side defended by the Mexican 54.A Motor Rifle Brigade and in the north is the combined strengths of the 1st Motorized, Armored, and Artillery divisions of the USSA. As door-to-door fighting rages on between the two foes, the sky is also torn in two as the Flying Aces try to gain air superiority from the 35TA Mexican air force. Casualties are extremely heavy on both sides, though it seems the USSA may win this war based solely on attrition. In Phoenix, Mexican losses include three infantry divisions, two mechanized divisions, a gunship squadron, and two fighter/bombers. The Americans loose roughly equal numbers, two infantry, two mechanized divisions, a gunship squadron, an artillery battery, and a fighter squadron.
Meanwhile the second front goes a little more in the USSAs favor as air cover from the USSA carrier fleet is unchecked and aids greatly in the push to the border. The 82.A is heavily reinforced, though, and makes the USSA fight for every mile of land they liberate. The Battle for Los Angeles was one of the bloodiest affairs of the war, where the Mexicans loose two infantry, two mechanized infantry, and two armored divisions, while the USSA loses two infantry, one mechanized infantry, and one armored division.
In the Caribbean the Atlantic fleet once again engages the 5TA flotilla, now reinforced with a brand new carrier. Due to sheer numbers of planes, the USSA was able to force a Mexican retreat back to the Yucatan, sinking the last Mexican destroyer on the way. The Mexican fleet now remains very vulnerable, having only two nuclear submarines to protect the supercarrier with.
STORIES OF ATROCITIES ARISE AS TURKS OCCUPY ARMENIA Yerevan, Occupied Armenia
Fueled with the support of the EU and the Russian Federation, the Turkish army pushed further into Armenia this month, engaging the Armenian army as they return from Azerbaijan and soundly defeating it near the supply depot city of Sotk. As the Turkish army remains in Armenia to fill the roll of the now-defunct Armenian army, stories of atrocities of Turkish soldiers brutalizing civilians, desecrating churches, and unnecessarily destroying property by numerous human rights organizations. The Turkish government and army deny any wrong-doing, and has issued a statement that it is inevitable that some destruction incurs from war, but that everything is being done possible to respect the rights of civilians.
Furthermore, protests in EU are staged to denounce the governments support of Turkey, while supporters of Dar-al Islam in the UIS criticize their government for supporting the Christian Armenia over the Muslim Azerbaijan and Turkey. Russians call for the ending of violence and the return to stability in the Caucuses, claiming it is Russias duty to maintain this peace.
2ND NIGERIAN ARMY CREATED, EXPANDS EMPIRE IN TWO DIRECTIONS Conakry, Nigeria
The Nigerians finish up in Sierra Leone as soon as heavy reinforces arrive for the 1st Army. The Nigerian government, probably in reaction to the more militant tone the PRSA is taking with their invasion of Congo, has felt it necessary to go into massive debt in order to fund the growth of the 1st Army as well as the creation of and second army. Guinea is next on the target for the 1st Army, claiming two infantry divisions before the Nigerians were able to take the capital. The backcountry remains defiant to Nigerian rule. Meanwhile, the debut of the 2nd Army is the invasion of the Republic of Congo, first taking only a slight infantry loss with the capture of the Congos coastline, and then another loss with the capture of Brazzaville, the capital. Like Guinea, the backcountry remains defiant to Nigerian rule, and is where most of the Congolese army is mustered.
SHORT CLIPS
CONGO CALLS FOR AID FROM NIGERIA AGAINST THE INVADING COMMUNISTS
EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY BUILDS FIRST SPACE LAUNCHING FACILITY IN CAYENNE
PEOPLE PROTEST ALL ACROSS EULA AGAINST EU COLONIZATION IN RESPONSE TO SPACE CENTER
AFTER NEGOTIATIONS, EULA HOSTAGES RELEASED FROM COLOMBIA
BRAZILIAN BECOMES VICE PRESIDENT OF EULA
AS EULA FORCES ARE TRAINED FOR JUNGLE COMBAT, PERU FALLS
LAOTIANS PROTEST MEMBERSHIP IN FUSEAS
THAILAND HEADS OF STATE MEET WITH VIETNAMESE IN HANOI
PERUVIAN REFUGEES OVERRUN COLOMBIA BORDER GUARDS
NOTES
Charles, you did not understand the metropolis rules correctly. I suggest re-reading it and then asking questions. For now, I banked your money you spent on it.
Starting next turn, stability worth is doubled. That means at 55, you earn a credit, 60 you earn two credits, 65 three, and so on. Same goes in the opposite direction.
Not sure when I can get next update in, leaving town day after xmas until after new years. Get orders in ASAP, maybe I can get update on xmas or friday before we leave (though no promises).