Mkænian War

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Mkænian War
Part of East Atlalandr Crisis
Date 2 November 2023 - Present Location Mkæniszna (East Atlalandr Region) Result Ongoing
Belligerents
Kaldrbuth Ny’Akide Brigade MSLF	East Atlalandr Supported by: Tilmeria
Commanders and leaders
Elixarist Matilda (Ny’Akide Brigade) Ny’Isnzki (MSLF) Ny’Mkæn	Grete Hundedrag
Strength
22,250 (Ny’Akide Brigade) 6,500 (MSLF) 2,500 (estimated)	65,290

The Mkænian War is an ongoing war between Kaldrbuth and East Atlalandr, starting on the 2nd November 2023 after armored divisions from Kaldrbuth invaded the East Atlalandian region of Mkæniszna. With the Kaldrbuthian air force bombing vital logistics and infrastructure targets within the region. With the Kaldrbuthian Queen Astrid XI announcing in a speech the same day that her country will be seeking the independence of the largely Akuan region. Being the first conventional war on Concord since the Violet Restoration War.

Prior to the invasion the East Atlalandian government of Sanna Vakrela was overthrown by an Einarist military coup on the 1st November 2023 in opposition to the referendum held by the government for the independence of Mkæniszna. Which has led to what has been called the East Atlalandr Crisis, as the Einarist government had to deal with Pro-Vakrela protests and riots across the country. With the referendum being a matter of heavy controversy within the country.

Through the help of Mkænian separatist militias of the Ny’Akide Brigade and the MSLF, the Kaldrbuthian Army was able to capture the majority of Mkæniszna within two weeks of conflict. With the MSLF claiming responsibility for previous attacks against East Atlalandian troops prior to the war, and with the collapse of many vital tunnel systems in Mkæniszna.

Background

The Mkænian region (referred to in Nys'tat'en as Mkæniszna) has been split up between Atlalandr (pre-Violet Restoration War), Kaldrbuth and Tilmeria for centuries since the Sauvageon Wars. To various degrees of autonomy, with Kaldrbuth and Tilmeria giving the most free-hand towards the Mkænian people driven by Hjørdist religious laws of lessor people conquest. Atlalandr historically, being the worse out of the two until Tilmeria Einarist revolution resulted in extreme oppression towards the Mkænian people. The Violet Restoration War and the Einarist revolution resulted in targeting of Mkænian people, with the belief that the Akuan population are supporters of capitalism, Kaldrbuth and the Kingdom of Atlalandr. Meanwhile Kingdom of Atlalandr accused all of the Mkænian people of being supporters of socialism and pro-Kaldrbuth and supporters of the socialist republic of East Atlalandr. Throughout the Concordian Cold War, Mkænian people was frequently targeted by both sides, save Kaldrbuth still following the Hjørdist doctrine towards the Akuan culture. The resulting oppressing, targeted discrimination towards Mkænians created a small refugees crisis heading towards Kaldrbuth, Norgsveldet and the Federation. With Kaldrbuth taking in the bulk of the refugees in the mid-70s, and then working with the Norgsveltian government in order to resettle them. In the 80s during Federation and Kaldrbuth rapprochement, the Côtois government offered to assist in developing the Mkænian autonomous region in Kaldrbuth as well established a series of programs to assist with the refugees. The Association of the Servants of Akua frequently rank Mkænian shrines in Tilmeria and either Atlalandr as C to D level, citing semi-frequent risk towards the shrines.

Before the war started, there was two large scale attacks in Kaldrbuth cited alongside the coup and denied referendum. The Ishindale Bombings and the series of stolen military equipment. While most of the equipment of the military hardware was recovered, much of the small arms and low-yield explosives was not. The Ishindale Bombings in particular striking a powerful cord within the Kaldrbuth Queen and Kaldrbuthians. Even more-so when the East Altalandian general who sponsored the attack was released from custody and assisted with the coup.

The Tårnet Presidency

East Atlalandr held a presidential election on the 1st October 2023, which led to the National Bloc (NB) candidate of Erik Tårnet winning with 51.89% of the vote after having a low turnout of only 54.9%. With Tårnet beating the Socialist Republican Party (SRP) candidate of Daniel Drakst. With the NB being a political alliance between the Atlalandian Einarist Party (AEP) and the Atlalandian National Republicans (ANR), formed as a result of the two parties shared Einarist ideals and their harsh anti-separatism. With both vocal opposition to the government’s planned independence referendum for Mkæniszna.

Though the East Atlalandian president is a largely ceremonial position as a result of Gørn Gerjikdal’s political reforms in the 90s. The election of Erik Tårnet is seen as a major change of the political climate in the country. As a result of Tårnet’s controversial beliefs and his active opposition to the government. With him vocaly opposing much of Sanna Vakrela’s policies and urging the people to oppose “pro-separatist” politicians and people. Which have resulted in spikes of Anti-Akuanism in the country as a series of “anti-separatist” riots and protests was instigated against individuals accused of supporting Mkænian Separatism. Mainly concentrated around the capital city of Veridal. Causing several Akuanist Organisations claiming that anti-separatist rhetoric within East Atlalandr being used to target the country's Akuan minority.

East Atlalandr Crisis

On the 1st November 2023, a day prior to the Kaldrbuthian invasion of East Atlandian Mkæniszna, an Einarist led military coup was started against the government of Sanna Vakrela. With the coup being led by general Dasker Marertitar and the leader of the AEP, Elisa Våld. With the coupers capturing Mrs. Vakrela and most members of her cabinet. Though some ministers were able to escape imprisonment. The coup had been done while supporters of Erik Tårnet did large scale protests and riots right outside the country’s parliament. With the coupers giving the president special emergency powers without a vote being held in the country’s parliament. In which Elisa Våld was placed as the country’s new prime minister, but renamed to prime director. Despite the swiftness of the coup, large scale protests across the entire country almost immediately followed after demanding the release of Vakrela.

Despite the coupers cancelation of the Mkænian referendum attempts to forcefully stop it was delayed as focus was placed on ending the open civic disobedience against the new government. In which the Einarist government would get in the form of Tilmeria who sent army divisions to help the country reestablish control. Though during the forceful crackdown on protests the Kaldrbuthian Army would use the chaos as an opportunity to intervene into Mkæniszna.

Mkænian Liberation Alliance

Officially The Ny'Akide brigade and the Mkænian Socialist Liberation Front are in a alliance together, while being supported by Kaldrbuthian military. However for the most part, the alliance is in name only outside of a handful of joint battles in the opening days of the war and Kaldrbuthian military only opening supporting the Ny'Akide Brigade. On the political side, the Mkænian independence party denounces the MSLF as Anti-Akuanists and anti-Mkænian, a shared position with the Kaldrbuth government. In return, the MSLF denounces the Mkænian independence party as ineffective and too weak to stand up against the red fascist state of East Atlalandr and their corporate masters of Tilmeria and South Hills. The alliance is primary held together by a shared-power agreement for after the war, believed to be agreed on sometime before the conflict. Other wise, the two members actively avoid each other in operations when possible but still share information with each other. Ny'Akide brigade is considered to be stronger than MSLF, having far larger military personals, equipment and more support both diplomatically and politically. Though it is believed MSLF to have superior training and having advanced equipment, though evidence for this is circumstantial and primary based on reports from East Atlalandr as well as some limited reports from Kaldrbuth. MSLF maintains a extremely tight lip policy, with their current numbers more of a estimation by military analysts rather than proven.

Mkænian Independence Party

Mkænian Independence Party is the political-side of the MLA, rather than being a armed faction within the alliance they are purely political and broke away from East Atlalandian parliament during the political crisis in the country. The MIP is a big tent Akuan Democratic party, and has board support from both Mkænian and the non-Mkænian population residing within the Mkænian region. As according to the power sharing agreement between the Ny'Akide Brigade and the MSLF, the MIP will temporary run administration of the liberated parts of Mkæniszna. Running the emergency services, public utilities and public transportation when possible. The MIP shares the objective of a independent Mkæniszna but only the East Atlalandian and Kaldrbuthian parts of the region. Officially the MIP states that elections will begin when it is considered to be safe to-do so.

Ny'Akide Brigade

The Ny'Akide Brigade is the larger of the two in the Mkænian Liberation Alliance, and is the one with most clear information on. The Brigade was founded by Ny'Sænuri clans, secular Mkænian and heavily supported by Kaldrbuth. The brigade has been spotted using modern equipment, such as DT-32s tanks and Type 15 IFVs, supplied by Kaldrbuthian military. The Ny'Akide Brigade also has the political support and backing by the Mkænian Independence Party, despite their use of violence being against Akuanism as well against the Akuan Democratic platform the party has. The leader of the brigade, Ny'Isnzki has been quiet compared to the MSLF leader Ny'Mkæn, with only a handful of statements being released to the wider public. Ny'Isnzki first recorded appearance being the announcement of declaring Mkæniszna independence, during the first day of the war being broadcasted in Mkæniszna region in East Atlalandr. The second recorded appearance being a clarification that the new Mkænian state would only be made up of the Mkænian regions of East Atlalandr and Kaldrbuth. Kaldrbuth having given its own region of Mkæniszna to the newform state on the day of the war.

The Brigade was well known by East Atlalandr officials, and was a semi-frequent hot point of discussion between themselves and Kaldrbuth. Though the brigade never committed to any operations within East Atlalandr, with the only record use of the Brigade being during the Ishindale Bombings to assist with Kaldrbuthian military in restoring order. The East Atlalandian government believed that the brigade would be used as tool of Kaldrbuth for terrorism within its borders. Though evidence of the Ny'Akide brigade involvement in terrorism within East Atlalandian borders has been lackluster at best, with no investigation into terrorism within the country having been proven. Nevertheless, before the outbreak of the war, East Atlalandr has several times accused the brigade of operating within the country despite the evidence showing otherwise. The only actually certified time the Brigade entered into East Atlalandr is during the conflict. Politically, the Ny'Akide Brigade has stated that it's only goal is the independence of Mkæniszna and only lands within East Atlalandr and Kaldrbuth. It supports the Mkænian Independence Party as the provisional government of Mkæniszna, though it has given concessions to the MSLF in a power-sharing agreement.

As opposed to MSLF, the Ny'Akide brigade doesn't make use of unground networks and fights in a more conventional fashion alongside the Kaldrbuthian military. Acting as a vanguard force within Mkænian region, being supported by Kaldrbuthian army and air force.

Col. Ny’Mkæn; Leader of Mkænian Socialist Liberation Front

Mkænian Socialist Liberation Front

The Mkænian Socialist Liberation Front is a Akuan Socialist armed organization operating within Mkæniszna. The leader colonel Ny'Mkæn and the group itself is heavily inspired by Naylorbrookisza, as evidenced by Ny'Mkæn clear efforts to model herself after the late Borean dictator in mannerism, fashion and showmanship. It's originates are currently unclear and being investigated by various intelligence agencies on Concord. East Atlalandr president Tårnet stated publicly that Kaldrbuth and Norgsveldet created the MSLF as a terrorist organization to bring down East Atlalandr. In particular pointing towards the NCIS as the true masterminds behind the organization, citing the level of training and the equipment they appeared to be using. Though these claims lack any substantive evidence, and the equipment the MSLF have been seen using matches the details of the stolen weapons originally stolen by the Kaldrbuthian Republican Front. It's believed that MSLF did travel through the Mkænian mountains through the Kaldrbuth side, but due to the rural nature and the sheer size of the mountain range it has been reasoned that Kaldrbuth could be unaware of MSLF operating in the country. NCIS and Kaldrbuthian intelligence agency are currently investigating possible traces of MSLF in the country.

Beyond the mountain crossing, it's believe that MSLF has made heavy use of tunnels and cave systems within the mountain ranges. In addition having a series of underground tunnel networks outright within major cities within the Mkænian region, which the East Atlalandr government has accused NCIS for secretly supplying advance tools though no evidence of MSLF having such tools or the ability to use such equipment.

Before the war fully started, MSLF conducted a massive operation on the night of East Atlalandr's president Gørn Gerjikdal death. The operation started one hour after his death and ended two hours before sunrise. The operation focused on the destruction of various checkpoints and outposts along the border. Five outposts was completely destroyed by homemade suicide drones, with eight others being attacked with improvised drones and sniper fire. 45 East Atlalandr soldiers was found dead, with numerous other injured. While use of IED road-traps and sniper fire was frequently used during the attack. The use of 'traditional weaponry' such as bows and swords was noted for its heavy use during the operation. Several autopsies of the soldiers found the soldiers was surprised, showing no signs of defense wounds. MSLF originally didn't claim the attack, and the East Atlalandr government accused of Kaldrbuth. Kaldrbuth government denied any involvement in the attack, and tighten security around the border incase of the spillover. When the war fully started, the MSLF leader Ny'Mkæn claimed the attack during her announcement of MSLF efforts to liberate all of Mkæniszna starting with East Atlalandr.

The Mkænian War

The Mkænian war officially started in 2th of November 2023, however MSLF began operations on the 15th of September and believed MSLF has been in Mkæniszna possibly for longer. Kaldrbuthian military has been building up along the border since the Ishindale Bombings in 1st of May earlier that same year. The Ny'Akide Brigade mobilizing alongside the Kaldrbuthian forces, East Atlalandr criticized the move to mobilize the border but in a attempt to decrease the temperature along the border. Decided to keep the status quo with East Atlalandian military forces along the border, despite heavy complains from senior ranking officials, both militarily and politically. Kaldrbuth stated the build up of armed forces was to prevent further attacks by the Kaldrbuthian Republican Front coming from East Atlalandr side of the border. Tilmeria military officials released a joint statement alongside several East Atalandian generals, accusing the Kaldrbuthian Queen of preparing to invade East Atlalandr. East Atalandian PM Vakrela dismissed the East Atalandian generals who signed on with the statement, tensions need to be lowered not raised.

Before the East Atlalandr Crisis and the Einarism-Military coup of the East Atlalandr. Tensions began to lessen along the border and Kaldrbuthian troops began to de-mobilize from the border, Ny'Akide Brigade however stayed mobilized. While the buildup never reached to pre-Ishindale Bombings levels, it was slowly approaching that level over the course of months. The East Atlalandr coup, and the release of KRF general Darit Hevner, the woman who supplied equipment for the terrorist attacks. Saw the return of mobilization along the border, increased numbers post-Ishindale Bombings on both sides. The thief of Kaldrbuthian equipment only served to heightened border security and largely increase Kaldrbuthian military present along the border. Meanwhile East Atlalandr military struggled to reinforce their side of the border due various operations conducted by MSLF, civil unrest and issues with mobilizing its conscript-based army.

Pre-Invasion Operations & Prelude to Invasion

Mkænian Socialist Liberation Front began a series of operations within East Atlalandr owned Mkæniszna, starting one hour after the death of the popular East Atlalandian President Gørn Gerjikdal before he was officially announced dead to the public. The largest one being the Night of Helfire, as coined by the general population. Other than the garrison attacks, MSLF attacked various night patrols, until it East Atlalandian military started only having patrols during the day-time to which they began to attack them then as well. In addition equipment from the military and police was frequently stolen, in any number of means. The MSLF conducted assassinations of individuals of both civilians and military figures. The attacks increased pressure on the East Atlalandian government, all of which was unclear who was responsible until the day of the invasion when MSLF claimed responsibility. The East Atlalandr Crisis, resulting from the Einarism-Military coup and the buildup of troops along border are included within this section.

Night of Helfire

On the 15th of September, 10:15 P.M. local time and lasting until roughly 5:00 A.M. two hours before sunrise in Autonomous Republic of Mkæniszna. The Mkænian Socialist Liberation Front targeted several garrison outposts, road checkpoints, patrols and a logistical base. Resulting in 45 confirmed dead, and 67 severely injured East Atlalandian soldiers. Out of the eleven outposts attacked, five outposts was rendered completely inoperable and eight other outposts are considered to be heavily damaged but still functional by the East Atlalandian military. The main killer of these attacks being homemade suicide drones and improvised explosive devices, often in most explosives using nails or marbles as shrapnel. For outposts and the base itself, military grade explosives was used rather than the IEDs. Road strips and small rockslides was proved to be used to stop mechanized patrols, though the road strips only stopped non-armored vehicles such as technicals and covered trucks. Rockslides that blocked the roads delayed reinforcements from arriving to the outposts, and in other cases was attacked themselves through the use of drones or sniper fire. Number of autopsies found that several bodies of soldiers died from blades and arrows, being completely unaware as evidence by the lack of defense wounds. The MSLF would rotate between hit-and-run attacks and full on assaults. Sometimes sticking to attacking a outpost, for half-a-hour and then retreating only then restart the offense against the outpost later after a hour. Other cases, the outpost would be attacked by drones and sniper fire, suffering damage to various buildings only then to suddenly stop for the rest of night. It is unclear what was the specific target in the outpost, as the East Atlalandian government has been tight-lipped about the attack.

The logistic base itself, was deep within Mkæniszna proper and occurred at 1:00 A.M. and lasted a total of two hours, the longest sustained direct attack during the operation. The logistic base was small, and due to the on-going attack was understaffed as soldiers was called to reinforce the outposts at the borders. The base was raided and destroyed, being the main contributor of the death count of the night. Small arms and explosives was stolen from the base, while other equipment such as vehicles was rendered inoperable or destroyed. The structures of the base itself was burned down, the fires starting from the outside of the buildings and after investigation by the East Atlalandian government it is believed no one besides military personals entered into the complexes.

International reaction

Norgsveldet

The Norgsveltian prime minister Wilhelm Kirkeland stated his vocal support to Kaldrbuth during a press conference during first day of the conflict. With the Norgsveltian government having defended the Kaldrbuth’s actions internationally, and given the country military intelligence. Sanctions was placed on East Atlalandr by Norgsveldet in tandem with other NCEF states as a result of the coup, with Kirkeland having strongly condemned the coupers and demanded the reinstatement of the previous elected government. Majority of the sanctions being seen as largely symbolic with the organization having already strict sanctions on East Atlalandr as a result of its involvement in the Ishindale Bombings, and being seen as being a part of West Atlalandr.

During a vote held in the Norgsveltian parliament on the 6th November 2023, the parliament voted in large majority to condemn the East Atlalandian coup and statement of political support to Kaldrbuth. With over 545 out of 600 parliamentarians voting in favor of continued support to Kaldrbuth.

Eyjaria

Prime Minister Kjolf Bardsen reassured his opposition to the coup in East Atlalandr and demanded a full reinstatement of Sanna Vakrela as prime minister there. With Bardsen stating in a press conference that: “The Commonwealth of Eyjaria strongly condemns the coupers within East Atlalandr, and we will work tirelessly with our allies to oppose the degradation of democratic values in East Atlalandr.”

When asked about the Kaldrbuthian invasion of East Atlalandr’s Mkænian region, Bardsen simply reasserted that his government will request a cessation of hostilities and urged both sides to work out the conflict through diplomacy. Bardsen has repeatedly refused to condemn Kaldrbuth’s invasion when asked. Eyjaria alongside the rest of NCEF have placed sanctions on East Atlalandr.

West Atlalandr

When asked for a comment on the conflict the West Atlalandian prime minister, Nikkolas Bjarnvikdal, simply reiterated his government’s opposition to the East Atlalandian coup and proclaimed that his focus will be on the reunification of Atlalandr. With the West Atlalandian army increasing its military presence alongside the border with East Atlalandr. Despite the government’s otherwise quiet tendencies there was heavy criticism levied among West Atlalandr’s conservative organizations against Kaldrbuth. With members of the right wing Pan-Ulvrikian nationalist party, the Ulvrikian People’s Party (UPP), accusing the Kaldrbuthian queen of being against Ulvrikian and Atlalandian unity by supporting Akuan “terrorists”.

In an parliamentary vote held in the nation’s Landting on the 5th November 2023, the huge majority of the parliament voted in favor to reassert the country’s claim to its eastern lands (including parts of Western Tilmeria). Including a resolution to request the Kaldrbuthian government to give administrative duties of Mkæniszna to West Atlalandr once the entirety is occupied. A request which was rejected by Kaldrbuth.

Tavaris

Tavari Prime Minister Žarís Nevran Alandar condemned the coup in East Atlalandr on 1 November, stating "The Tavari government strongly opposes this undemocratic and illegitimate violent seizure of power," calling for the government of Sanna Vakrela to be reinstated and and also stating that "the democratic process of self-determination through a referendum should be allowed to proceed in Mkæniszna."

The following day, following news that the invasion had begun, the Tavari government issued a written statement calling upon "all involved" to "immediately cease hostilities." However, the Tavari government has not issued any formal public statements in regard to the war since 2 November 2023. Speaking to other members of the Tavari National Diet in a question session, Mrs. Nevran Alandar noted in December 2023 that "we are working with our diplomatic contacts, primarily in Norgsveldet, to encourage all sides involved to find a diplomatic, peaceful solution to the conflict." When pressed to elaborate on the Tavari position on the conflict, she demurred, saying only "Tavaris stands for peace."

The Tavari Ministry of Treasury has issued a set of targeted sanctions on a handful of individuals within the post-coup government in East Atlalandr. Legislation for broader sanctions against East Atlalandr has so far failed to advance in the Diet. Additionally, a non-binding resolution of political support for Kaldrbuth similar to the one passed by Norgsveldet failed in the Diet after several members of Mrs. Nevran Alandar's governing political party Irínavi Voi! voted in opposition.

Vistaraland

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Following previous condemnation of the coup, the Vistari government waited to make any conclusive statements on the war until deliberation on the matter could be conducted within the legislature. Prime Minister Allard Baas, when asked his opinion on the issue, expressed that while he could sympathize with opposition to the "insurgent regime" in East Atlalandr, the precedent set by the matter should be of "grave concern" to the international community.

After Norgsveldet made clear its stance on the conflict, an open vote was agreed to be held within the Chamber of Representatives to determine the body's position on a similar expression of support. This vote failed by 545 votes to 361, with members from both Government and Opposition criticizing Kaldbruth's actions and the intentions of those who support them as having disregarded international law despite the arguments made by Deputy Speaker Heidi Mulder, which argued that the subversion of a referendum in a region by a reprehensible government necessitated the course of action taken. Emboldened by this, the Formal Opposition would put forward a motion by Socialist Cause legislators to instead condemn the actions of Kaldbruth and demand international arbitration, however this vote also failed the following day by [TBD] votes to [TBD].

In light of the results of these two votes, the Imperial Commission on International Relations quickly put forward a statement on November 5 aimed at reflecting the expressed viewpoints of the Chamber of Representatives. The statement attempted to acknowledge continued opposition to the government of East Atlalandr, which was only reaffirmed following the coup, whilst expressing disapproval towards actions taken by Kaldrbuth that violate Atlalandr's external sovereignty.

The statement, approved by both Chambers of the Imperial Parliamentary Council was summarized by Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Duke Adelbert van Edalavia as follows:

“	It is the Imperial Vistari Confederation's position that, until the matter can be resolved diplomatically, the external status of Mkæniszna must be acknowledged as part of the externally sovereign territory of Atlalandr. While we resolutely condemn the removal of the Vakrela government, the actions taken to escalate the conflict on both sides have been irresponsible and harmful to sapient wellbeing in the region. We call upon all parties to begin the process of ceasing armed conflict and to return to the framework of international law to resolve this matter peacefully.	„
—Press briefing regarding current events in Mkæniszna, Duke Adelbert van Edalavia (9 November 2023)

Though Lord-Minister Hessel Gelder, Vistari Ambassador to the NCEF, reaffirmed the government's adherence to New Weverist principles opposed to commercial sanctions without viable economic cause, Vistaraland voted in favour of targeted sanctions towards those behind the coup, as well as further symbolic restrictions on armaments trading with East Atlalandr. Lord Gelder also agreed to having the forum urge member governments to implement their own additional sanctions, so long as it was not mandated through the NCEF framework.