Operation Arctic Exodus

Operation Arctic Exodus
Part of East Keltian Collapse, Operation Northern Light
Date 10.VI.1737 AN - 20.VI.1737 AN Location Citadele Alexandrin, near Sarensby, Normark Status Completed
Belligerents
Nouvelle Alexandrie
Commanders and leaders
Brigadier General Emilia Sánchez
Units involved
* 115th Missile Air Defence Brigade 23rd Arctic Warfare Regiment Boreal Watchtower Intelligence Center staff
Strength
Approximately 3,500 personnel
Casualties and losses
None reported
Resulted in complete destruction of the Citadele Alexandrin facility and the AURORA intelligence system

Operation Arctic Exodus was an emergency evacuation operation conducted by the Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie in 1737 AN following the collapse of Normark and Anahuaco to the forces of the Confederacy of the Dispossessed. The operation involved the complete evacuation and subsequent destruction of the Citadele Alexandrin, a strategic military installation near Sarensby, Normark.

Background

The Citadele Alexandrin was a state-of-the-art military facility that served as a cornerstone of Nouvelle Alexandrie's northern defense strategy and played a vital role in Raspur Pact operations in the region. The base housed several key military units, including the 115th Missile Air Defence Brigade and the 23rd Arctic Warfare Regiment, as well as the sophisticated Boreal Watchtower Intelligence Center. The operation was initiated in response to the rapid advance of the Confederacy of the Dispossessed forces and the subsequent collapse of the Raspur Pact allies Normark and Anahuaco, which threatened the security of the installation.

Operation

Evacuation Phase

The evacuation began in the early hours of a Tuesday morning in 1737 AN, coordinated by base commander Brigadier General Emilia Sánchez. The operation utilized a fleet of Javelin C-15 Titanhauler transport aircraft, which landed on the base's 3,500-meter runway to evacuate personnel and critical equipment.

Implementation of Ragnarök Protocol

Following the evacuation of personnel and essential equipment, the base command implemented the "Ragnarök Protocol," a scorched earth contingency plan designed to prevent the facility's capabilities from falling into enemy hands. The protocol included:

• Deliberate overloading of the base's 150MW geothermal plant
• Controlled destruction of the 300MW small modular nuclear reactor
• Creation of a localized electromagnetic pulse to destroy remaining electronic systems
• Complete destruction of the Boreal Watchtower Intelligence Center and its AURORA system
• Dismantling of the 115th Missile Air Defence Brigade's Vulcan air defense systems and retirement to Nouvelle Alexandrie

Final Withdrawal

The 115th Missile Air Defence Brigade served as the rear guard during the evacuation, ensuring the complete dismantling and retrieval of their advanced Vulcan air defense systems before departure. They were among the last units to leave the facility.

Impact

Military Consequences

The loss of Citadele Alexandrin represented a significant blow to Nouvelle Alexandrie's military capabilities in northern Keltia. The destruction of the facility had far-reaching consequences, most notably through the complete loss of the AURORA intelligence system, which had been the cornerstone of regional surveillance operations. The facility's destruction also severely disrupted the Raspur Pact's early warning network, leaving significant gaps in the alliance's ability to monitor potential threats. Additionally, the loss of the base's strategic arctic warfare training facilities has greatly impacted the Federation's ability to prepare its forces for cold-weather operations, a capability that had taken years to develop and perfect.

Intelligence Impact

The destruction of the Boreal Watchtower Intelligence Center and its AURORA system dealt a devastating blow to the global intelligence community's ability to monitor activities in northern Keltia. Military analysts have suggested that the loss of this sophisticated surveillance and analysis capability has created what they describe as a "blind spot" in the Raspur Pact's intelligence network, one that could take years, if not decades, to fully replace. The facilities advanced quantum computing capabilities and specialized arctic monitoring systems were considered irreplaceable in the short term.

Strategic Implications

The evacuation marked a significant shift in regional power dynamics that have had profound implications for the balance of power in northern Keltia. Questions immediately arose regarding Nouvelle Alexandrie's future influence in the region, particularly given it's reduced ability to project power beyond its traditional spheres of influence. The operation also cast doubt on the viability of the Raspur Pact as a stabilizing force, especially following the collapse of Normark and Anahuaco.

See also

• Citadele Alexandrin
• Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie
• Raspur Pact