Norse resettlement in Mercury
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| Abbreviation | NoRiM |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1738 AN |
| Type | Humanitarian mission |
| Status | Active |
| Headquarters | Hayfield |
| Participating nations |
 Mercury Reserve Force Keltia Command |
The Norse resettlement in Mercury, that took place in 1738 AN, was a humanitarian operation conducted by the government of Mercury in collaboration with the Raspur Pact and Operation Haven Shield. The operation, led by the Mercury Reserve Force, resulted in the resettlement of over 400,000 newly-stateless Norse diaspora in the western part of the country. Mercury also claimed the section of land directly between its western border and the northern entrance to the Strait of Haifa, as well as a small area on the western bank of the strait, creating a humanitarian corridor by which displaced citizens could move free of obstacles, utilising the existing infrastructure put in place to facilitate the operations of the Trans-Keltian Express. The Keltia Command of the Raspur Pact played a vital role by providing logistical support and humanitarian supplies through its existing infrastructure network, enabling Mercury to efficiently manage the crisis and support the newly-stateless Norse diaspora refugees.
Background
Mercury and Normark had limited formal diplomatic relations prior to the treaties ratified to enable the construction of the Trans-Keltian Express, which commenced in 1686 AN. The opening of the railway in 1694 AN saw the two nations introduce reciprocal free movement, with stipulations in place that this would not allow further free movement from Normark and the Raspur Pact into the rest of the Xäiville Convention, and vice versa. In 1730 AN, the two nations collaborated to extend the route into Aerla and Vegno. The extension was completed, slightly behind schedule, in 1733 AN and remained in operation until the line's closure in 1737 AN. The closure preceded the fall of Normark by three months, as the nation descended into instability. Initially, the tunnels were sealed at the Mercurian end, however, once the humanitarian crisis become apparent, President Gabrielle Fisher announced the immediate reopening of the tunnels and commanded the Mercury Reserve Force to conduct an evacuation.
Mobilisation
The mobilisation commenced in late 1737 AN, with the first evacuations taking place in 1738. As a first port of call, refugees were housed in the former military base at Signe, before being transported via various means, including through the former Trans-Keltian express tunnels by train, across the Strait of Haifa and into eastern Keltia. Mercurian forces assisted in relocating over 400,000 refugees into Mercury, as well as settling a further 500,000 in the former cities of Baldersborg and Dragevik, maintaining a military presence in the two cities to provide aid.
Collaboration with Raspur Pact
Strait of Haifa claim
Aftermath
See also
- Norse diaspora
- East Keltian Collapse
- Operation Northern Light
- Operation Haven Shield
- Treaty of Hayfield
