Operation Sable Shield

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Operation Sable Shield
Part of the Wars of the Dispossessed
Scenes from Operation Sable Shield.
Date 1718 AN - 1721 AN Location Kingdom of Normark Result Ongoing
Belligerents
Normark Supported by:  Nouvelle Alexandrie  Natopia	Confederacy of the Dispossessed  Green Einhorns
Commanders and leaders
TBC TBC TBC	Xander the Wanderer Knotaric
Strength
(XIV.1719) : 28,800 : 14,359 : 533,669	(XIV.1719) / : 748,198
Casualties and losses
(1717–XIII.1719) : 84,716	(1717–XIII.1719) / : 108,329

Operation Sable Shield is a joint military operation being conducted by Nouvelle Alexandrie and Natopia, at the request of Keltia Command, to support the Kingdom of Normark in the Liberation of Dalen from the Confederacy of the Dispossessed. The operation began in 1718 AN and is ongoing. In late 1719 AN, with the forces of the Dispossessed approaching Sårensby, the Raspur Pact's Keltia Command requested the activation of the military component of Operation Sable Shield.

Background

Operation Sable Shield was launched in response to the worsening situation in the Kingdom of Normark, which was facing escalating conflict with the Confederacy of the Dispossessed. The operation was designed to provide much-needed military and financial assistance to Normark, helping to stabilize the situation and support Normark's efforts to regain control of its territory.

In late 1719, the 1719 Normark coup d'état took place, with Nouvelle Alexandrie and Natopia supporting the removal of the King of Normark, Tarjei Thorgilsson, from power. The coup led to a change in government, with Fredrik Michael Tarjeisson succeeding his father as King of Normark and significantly increased support from Nouvelle Alexandrie and Natopia.

Operation

Objectives

The objectives of Operation Sable Shield are to:

• Provide military advisory support to Normark's forces;
• Offer financial assistance to help them acquire equipment, supplies, and ammunition for the campaign;
• Deploy rapid reaction forces to Elijah's Rest and Sårensby and crush the advance of the Dispossessed;
• Provide economic aid to help fund reconstruction efforts in Dalen.

Timeline

• 1717 AN:
  • 11.IV.1717 - The Life Guards Brigade of the Nordhær crosses the frontier into Jangsong and encounters forces originally aligned with the so-called Bassarid Kingdom of New Normark now having joined a large force of the Dispossessed.
  • 6.XI.1717 - The Government of Normark sends a memorandum to the Joint-Military Council of the Raspur Pact requesting large amounts of military equipment and support.
• 1718 AN
  • The Benacian Union and Nouvelle Alexandrie begin to provide limited aid to Normark, with more promised during the course of 1718 AN.
  • Normark reaches out to the Prime Minister of Hurmu for the release of the Regiment of the Blackfriars' from service in Amaland and Karnamark.
  • 8.X.1718 - The Battle of Revby occurs, as a large warband sent as reinforcements for the Nordhær is intercepted by the Dispossessed and other renegade forces led by Knotaric.
• 1719 AN
  • After a stunning string of victories, the Dispossessed counteroffensive reaches Sårensby. A full-fledged Raspur Pact military intervention begins led by the Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie, with full scale support from Natopia and the Benacian Union.
  • Rapid response forces from Nouvelle Alexandrie and Natopia are deployed to Elijah's Rest and Sårensby.
  • 19.XIV.1719: The 1719 Normark coup d'état results in the removal of King Tarjei Thorgilsson from power and his exile to Los Bananos. His son, Fredrik Michael Tarjeisson, succeeds him as King of Normark.
  • 23.XIV.1719: Natopia's Orbital Defence Force 2nd (Bombardment) Group begin a kinetic bombardment on key military sites and weapon caches which are believed to be occupied by Dispossessed in the Keltian Green and near Sårensby.
  • 24.XIV.1719: A Federal Air Force of Nouvelle Alexandrie gunship targeted a suspected Dispossessed convoy. The convoy had been tracked at night by a Javelin M-2 Dragoon drone. An estimated 5–10 militants were killed and 4-5 injured.

Military Support

Nouvelle Alexandrie

The Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie participating in the operation include the Grand Army, the Federal Navy, the Federal Air Force, the Federal Coast Guard, the Federal Border Guard, and the Federal Support Corps. Military advisors from Nouvelle Alexandrie are embedded with Normark's forces to provide expert guidance and training. Financial assistance is being provided to Normark's forces to help them acquire necessary equipment, supplies, and ammunition for the campaign. Rapid reaction forces are on standby for deployment to Elijah's Rest and Sårensby.

Participating Units

Land Component

Unit	Subordinate Units	Headquarters	Garrisoned Area
X Corps (Rapid Reaction Force)
Task Force "Vanguard"	613th General Support Regiment 822nd Reconnaissance Regiment 5451st Airlanding Regiment 5462nd Parachute Regiment 5494th (Airborne) Light Artillery Regiment 5515th (Airborne) Engineer Regiment	Sårensby	Galvø–Sårensby axis
Task Force "Vigilance"	617th General Support Regiment 722nd Silver Hammer Regiment 824th Flankguard Regiment 5482nd Parachute Regiment 5534th (Airborne) Light Artillery Regiment 734th Support Regiment	Sårensby
1st Armoured Division
1st Armoured Division Headquarters	1st Armoured Division 1/0/0 Command Echelon 1/0/1 Command & Control Regiment 1/0/2 Inspectorate Regiment	Sårensby
1st / 4th Armoured Brigade	1/4 Armoured Brigade 1/4/0 Command Echelon 1/4/0/1 Command & Control Regiment 1/4/1 Combat Echelon 1/4/1/1 Armoured Regiment 1/4/1/2 Area Defence Regiment 1/4/1/3 Motorised Infantry Regiment 1/4/2 Support Echelon 1/4/2/1 Commissariat Regiment	Sårensby	Galvø–Sårensby axis
1st / 7th Armoured Brigade	1/7 Armoured Brigade 1/7/0 Command Echelon 1/7/0/1 Command & Control Regiment 1/7/1 Combat Echelon 1/7/1/1 Armoured Regiment 1/7/1/2 Area Defence Regiment 1/7/1/3 Motorised Infantry Regiment 1/7/2 Support Echelon 1/7/2/1 Commissariat Regiment	Galvø	Galvø–Sårensby axis

Aviation Component

Unit	Subordinate Units	Headquarters	Garrisoned Area

Maritime Component

Unit	Subordinate Units	Headquarters	Garrisoned Area

Natopia

Similar to Nouvelle Alexandrie, Natopia has committed its military resources to support the Kingdom of Normark. The Natopian Defense Force has deployed forces to Elijah's Rest and Sårensby. Natopian military advisors are working alongside their New Alexandrian counterparts to provide guidance and training to Normark's forces. Financial assistance is also being provided for the acquisition of equipment, supplies, and ammunition.

Participating Units

• Natopian Airmobile Rapid Reaction Force
• Orbital Defence Force
  • 2nd (Bombardment) Group

Economic Support

In addition to military support, Operation Sable Shield includes economic aid to help fund reconstruction efforts in Dalen. The Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie and Natopia are providing funding to support the rebuilding of infrastructure and other essential services in the region. Financial assistance is also being provided to Normark's forces to help them acquire necessary equipment, supplies, and ammunition for the campaign.

Major Defense Companies

Several major defense companies in Nouvelle Alexandrie and Natopia, including Javelin Industries, the National Research and Development Corporation, ESB Susa, and Neridia Defense Industries, are actively involved in Operation Sable Shield. These companies are producing materiel and providing direct advisory support to Normark's forces.

• Javelin Industries is manufacturing aircraft, such as light attack aircraft, multi-role strike aircraft, and transport rotorcraft, to enhance Normark's air capabilities.
• National Research and Development Corporation is developing advanced technologies for the campaign, including surveillance and communication systems.
• ESB Susa is providing artillery systems, including rocket, towed, and self-propelled artillery.
• Neridia Defense Industries is producing armored vehicles and support vehicles, helping to bolster Normark's ground forces.

These companies are working closely with military advisors from Nouvelle Alexandrie and Natopia to ensure that the equipment and support provided to Normark's forces are tailored to their specific needs and requirements.

Casualties

Casualty figures for the operation are not yet available, as the conflict is still ongoing. However, both sides have suffered losses.

See also

• Siege of Dalen (1717– )
• Wars of the Dispossessed
• Kingdom of Normark
• Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie
• 1719 Normark coup d'état