Operation Northern Light

Operation Northern Light
Part of East Keltian Collapse
From left to right; TOP: (1) Early morning evacuation in Revby, Normark; (2) Refugee camp in northern Moorland; BOTTOM: (3) The Constancian naval task force sails near Moorland; (4) Soldiers at a NACAVS monitoring station on the Moorland-Normark border, in Moorland.
Date 1.I.1737 AN - 15.VI.1737 AN (6 months, 14 days) Location Normark and Anahuaco, Keltia Status Completed; succeeded by Operation Haven Shield
Belligerents
Nouvelle Alexandrie  Moorland  Constancia  Benacian Union  Natopia  Oportia	Confederacy of the Dispossessed Northern Command Vanguard Legion Black Raiders Sons of the Green
Commanders and leaders
Overall Command: Field Marshal Santiago Muñoz General Alexander Campbell Theater Commanders: General Borzou Gankhaki General Malcolm MacGregor Admiral Konstantin Papadopoulos Frainan Uihmanzis bi-Łoidi Heinz Müller Captain Erik Larsson Colonel Maria Sanchez	Supreme Command: "Marshal of the Dispossessed" Ibrahim Al-Shahin "Voice of the Confederacy" Elena Dragović Field Co mmanders: Commander Alexei Volkov (Northern Command) Brigadier Hassan Al-Rashid (Vanguard Legion) Major Karl Weber (Black Raiders) Captain Sofia Petrović (Sons of the Green)
Strength
Air Assets: 200+ transport aircraft 80 fighter escorts 40 aerial refueling tankers Ground Forces: 10,000 special forces personnel 2,000 logistics personnel Naval Assets: 50 vessels (various classes)	Ground Forces: 25,000+ infantry 2,000 motorized units 500 technicals Air Assets: 15 captured transport aircraft 12 modified civilian aircraft 8 combat helicopters Support Elements: Cargo caravan of over 500 vehicles 1,500 logistics personnel Advanced electronic warfare capabilities Sophisticated intelligence network
Casualties and losses
17 killed 87 wounded 2 aircraft lost	342 killed 785 wounded 4 aircraft lost
Military/Technical Extraction: 5,000+ scientific/technical personnel 15,000+ military personnel 25,000+ civilian personnel Critical military and research equipment Classified documents and materials Initial Refugee Processing: 275,000+ Norse refugees evacuated 115,000 to Nouvelle Alexandrie 95,000 to Moorland 45,000 to Benacian Union 20,000 to Constancia Follow-up Operations: Transitioned to Operation Haven Shield Processing centers established in Moorland 4+ million total refugees processed Ongoing resettlement across Raspur Pact nations

Operation Northern Light was a major Raspur Pact military evacuation and humanitarian operation conducted from 1.I.1737 AN to 15.VI.1737 AN. Coordinated from the RASMOR JTF in Moorland, the operation successfully extracted thousands of key personnel, sensitive equipment, and critical assets from the collapsing nations of Normark and Anahuaco before they could fall to the advancing Confederacy of the Dispossessed or other regional actors. Led primarily by Nouvelle Alexandrie and Moorland, with substantial support from other Raspur Pact allies, the operation conducted over 1,200 transport aircraft sorties and deployed 50 naval vessels to facilitate what became the largest coordinated evacuation in recent Micran history.

The Raspur Pact provided significant logistical and material support to Moorland's refugee response, including the construction of seven major processing centers along its northern frontier under General Malcolm MacGregor and the deployment of medical teams and humanitarian supplies from Nouvelle Alexandrie's National Qullqa System and from contributions of other allies. Despite the ongoing Shirerithian maritime blockade of the Benacian continent, the operation maintained consistent supply lines and evacuation corridors through strategic use of the Boreal Air Bridge and establishment of multiple air and sea routes through Moorland, Mercury, and other friendly territories.

The operation proceeded in three distinct phases. The initial phase (I-III 1737 AN) focused on evacuating key military and scientific personnel from Anahuaco as its government rapidly lost control of its territory. The second phase (III-V 1737 AN) expanded to include Normark as the Confederacy of the Dispossessed advanced northward, culminating in the evacuation of 275,000 Norse refugees. The final phase (V-VI 1737 AN) saw the systematic extraction of remaining Raspur Pact assets and personnel, concluding with Operation Arctic Exodus, the complete decommissioning of the Citadele Alexandrin. Command authority was then transferred to Operation Haven Shield, a long-term humanitarian mission managing the resettlement of millions of refugees across Raspur Pact nations, including Constancia, Natopia, Oportia, the Benacian Union, and Zeed.

Background

Northeastern Keltia prior to the East Keltian Collapse; 1726 AN.

In the months leading up to the collapse of Cerulea, intelligence analysts within the Nouvelle Alexandrie community began intercepting heightened signals suggesting the rapid militarization of the Confederacy of the Dispossessed. Additional intelligence emerged shortly before the Cerulean government crumbled, revealing that the Dispossessed had started concentrating resources and organizing covert operations to seize strategic assets in the region.

The Normark-Cerulea war of 1727, having ended a decade earlier, had already destabilized the northeastern Keltia landscape. Their drawn-out war, marked by brutal engagements and heavy casualties, ended in a decisive Norse victory that shattered Cerulea’s military capabilities and left the nation in a fragmented state. Cerulea’s weakened central authority, akin to a failed state scenario, provided fertile ground for the Dispossessed to infiltrate, establish influence, and operate freely. With limited resistance from local forces, the Dispossessed embedded themselves within key territories, accelerating their buildup of power. The Second Cerulean Revolution, as it erupted, allowed them to expand even further, ultimately dismantling what remained of Cerulean order and consolidating their hold across the country.

In the span of a few months, the Confederacy of the Dispossessed transformed from a loosely organized insurgent network into a structured military entity with substantial resources at its disposal. They seized control of abandoned military installations, secured extensive stockpiles of weaponry — including artillery, armored vehicles, and air assets—and integrated thousands of defected Cerulean soldiers and technical experts into their ranks. The Confederacy’s newfound military prowess allowed them to launch simultaneous offensives, targeting Normark from the south and escalating operations in Anahuaco through alliances with the Republicanos Anahuacanos, a well-entrenched insurgency group. These combined forces destabilized northeastern Keltia, directly challenging the Raspur Pact's influence in the area.

The broader geopolitical landscape further compounded the crisis. The Shiro-Benacian War and its accompanying Shirerithian maritime blockade against the Benacian Union severely limited Raspur Pact’s ability to mount a coordinated response. Anahuaco, already grappling with unrest from the Andilar Wars along its eastern front, saw its resources stretched to breaking point. The resurgence of Republicano guerrilla activities, now coordinated with Confederacy forces, led to attacks on Anahuacan infrastructure and military outposts throughout Granaditas and Pavón. This dual-front threat left Anahuaco vulnerable, with the Republicanos extending their reach beyond border areas for the first time in decades.

Meanwhile, Normark’s defensive strategy, once reliant on Cerulea as a buffer, faced immediate pressure. Confederacy forces breached Normark’s southern lines, putting key sites such as the Citadele Alexandrin complex near Sarensby at risk. This complex, home to advanced AURORA intelligence networks and the Boreal Watchtower Intelligence Center, held critical data and surveillance systems for Raspur Pact operations in the region. Reports from RASMOR JTF indicated that Confederacy operatives had already demonstrated considerable expertise in repurposing captured military assets in Cerulea, raising alarms over the potential compromise of these high-value intelligence resources.

The escalating crisis prompted swift action. An emergency session of the Keltia Command was convened on 24.XII.1736 AN, as reports confirmed the imminent collapse of Anahuaco's defenses. Recognizing the magnitude of the threat, Keltia Command designated the RASMOR JTF as the central hub for response operations. The facility's established coordination channels and strategic location allowed for streamlined command over what soon became the largest evacuation and defense operation in recent Micran history, with implications for the Raspur Pact’s long-term stability across Keltia.

Participating Units

Raspur Pact

Military Forces Overview

Nation	Commanding Officers	Units	Equipment
Moorland	XXXXX	XXXX	XXXX
Nouvelle Alexandrie	XXXXX	XXXX	XXXX
Constancia	XXXXX	XXXXX	XXXXX
Benacian Union	XXXXX	XXXXX	XXXXX
Natopia	XXXXX	XXXXX	XXXXX
Oportia	XXXXX	XXXXX	XXXXX

Confederacy of the Disposessed

Military Forces Overview

Factions	Commanding Officers	Units	Equipment
Northern Command	XXXXX	XXXX	XXXX
Vanguard Legion	XXXXX	XXXX	XXXX
Black Raiders	XXXXX	XXXXX	XXXXX
Sons of the Green	XXXXX	XXXXX	XXXXX

Planning and Preparation

Planning for Operation Northern Light commenced following the emergency session of the Keltia Command on 24.XII.1736 AN. Under the strategic direction of General Alexander Campbell of the Moorland Armed Forces, and with significant support from Field Marshal Santiago Muñoz of Nouvelle Alexandrie, the operation was coordinated from the RASMOR JTF. The initial planning phase established three strategic priorities: the evacuation of military and scientific personnel from critical facilities, the extraction of classified material and sensitive equipment, and the creation of secure corridors for civilian evacuation.

Keltia Command was placed on the highest alert and readiness immediately after the emergency meeting of the Raspur Pact on 24.XII.1736 AN. This included the General Inspectorate of Keltia, Grand Commissariat of Keltia, Nordhær and units like the Landgendarmerie, Elian Militia, and such individuals of the 18th Vanguard Division who could be mobilized. Sårensby Arsenal was ordered to open its doors and provide all its contents for dispersal and distribution as directed by Keltia Command or its subordinate commands, or as directed by ESB Keltia.

The operational framework developed by the Moorland Armed Forces encompassed the establishment of seven fortified processing centers along the northern frontier, each capable of processing 5,000 refugees daily. Oportia committed its merchant marine fleet of 28 vessels for civilian evacuation and deployed the Oportian Special Operations to assist with extraction operations. Zeed committed its 14th Airborne Brigade for specialized extraction missions. The Natopian Defense Force allocated significant airlift capacity, including 40 heavy transport aircraft and associated logistics support. A complex network of air routes, including the Boreal Air Bridge, were established to circumvent the Shirerithian maritime blockade of Benacia, with Moorland serving as a critical waypoint. The joint command structure integrated representatives from all participating nations, with dedicated liaison officers ensuring seamless coordination between allied forces throughout the planning phase.

Nouvelle Alexandrie Efforts

The Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie mobilized significant resources under Field Marshal Santiago Muñoz's command. The 300th Air-Land Combined-Arms Army was activated and deployed to RASMOR JTF, with Task Force Vigilance serving as its primary rapid reaction element. The Federal Air Force of Nouvelle Alexandrie committed 200 transport aircraft, including C-11 Mula and C-15 Titanhauler transports, along with F-19 Greystrike fighters for escort duties. The Federal Navy deployed elements of the Keltian Fleet, including the carrier HMS Proclamacion and its escort group, to secure maritime evacuation routes.

The Department of Defense established a dedicated command cell at RASMOR JTF, integrating with the National Qullqa System to coordinate logistics support. The Javelin Industries facility in Punta Santiago was ordered to accelerate production of Javelin M-2 Dragoon unmanned aerial vehicles for reconnaissance operations. The Federal Guards Service deployed specialized units for the protection of sensitive installations and evacuation routes, with the Federal Border Guard mobilizing 12 regimental detachments to secure refugee corridors.

Natopian Efforts

The Natopian Defense Force initiated extensive preparations following the Keltia Command emergency session, drawing on its deep understanding of Normark. The Natopian Spacefleet immediately began repositioning its Damocles-class platforms and surveillance network to optimize coverage over the anticipated operation zone. Under Captain Erik Larsson's direction, the Spacefleet established a comprehensive orbital transport plan focused on the rapid evacuation of sensitive materials and personnel from critical facilities like the Citadele Alexandrin.

At RASMOR JTF, Natopian planners worked to integrate their considerable airlift capabilities into the broader evacuation framework. The Defense Force committed 40 heavy transport aircraft and established a dedicated forward logistics hub, complete with maintenance facilities and fuel reserves. The Natopian Army Special Operations Command prepared specialized extraction teams, conducting rehearsals for high-risk operations in environments similar to those expected in Normark and Anahuaco. Meanwhile, Spacefleet Marines underwent accelerated training for orbital evacuation security operations, focusing on protecting evacuation zones during orbital transport operations.

The Natopian contribution to the planning phase was particularly valuable due to their deep institutional knowledge of Normark's defense infrastructure and geography. Their planning teams provided detailed intelligence about potential evacuation routes and critical facilities requiring priority evacuation, while their logistics officers helped develop contingency plans for situations where conventional transport routes might be compromised. The Spacefleet's operations center within RASMOR JTF was specifically configured to coordinate seamlessly with both orbital and conventional forces, establishing redundant communication systems to ensure command continuity throughout the operation.

Constancian Efforts

The Boreal Air Bridge was pressed into service, and the Principality of Arboria and Amaland were immediately pledged as interim relocation sites, in the course of a command conference on 24.V.1737 AN, after the emergency meeting of the Raspur Pact, where the "Top 3" (a euphemism for Basilinna Esmeralda al-Osman, Prince-Autokrator of Constancia Iñigo, and Princess Rosamund) were present. In addition, the Imperial Constancian Navy made plans to dispatch a flotilla, Task Force Redemption. Military Advisory Command Anahuaco and Task Force North Wind were placed on the highest operational and readiness alert. Military Advisory Command Anahuaco was given orders that Task Force North Wind no longer reported to them, effective immediately. Imperial Constancian Humanitarian Council and the Asylum and Refugees Commission was placed on alert.

An Autokratorial Decree issued immediately after the command conference on 24.V.1737 AN directed Imperial Constancian Ambassador to Normark Soheila Osman to locate all Constancian nationals in-country, evacuate all non-essentials, and mobilized all Constancian nationals in-country under her command, with Ambassador Soheila Osman being commissioned then-and-there a Taxiarchos (Brigadier) of the Imperial Constancian Army, and commander of Imperial Constancian Armed Forces in Normark. Similar directives were issued for Imperial Constancian Ambassador to Anahuaco Hillary Nicostrato. Constancian nationals who did not have means to flee borders were directed to make their way to the Imperial Constancian Embassy to shelter-in-place. The State Protection Authority, particularly the security attaches in Keltian embassies, were likewise placed on alert.

A subsequent Autokratorial Decree prohibited civilian flights from Constancia to Anahuaco and Normark, naturalized all Anahuaco and Normark nationals presently in Constancia, established two new cities in Shahzamin: New Konungshjem, east of Al-Ghabi, and Ciudad Emperador José Joaquín, southeast of Port Aguilar. The Constancian operational component headquarters was established on 1.VI.1737 AN at RASMOR JTF, Nouvelle Alexandrie-Moorland Joint Training Facility, south of Newcastle upon Eastmoor in Moorland, with Sarhang Olivier Sud of the Imperial Constancian Army as primary operational and field commander, directly reporting to both Admiral Konstantin Papadopoulos and Taxiarchos (Brigadier) Eirene Spiro of Task Force North Wind.

ESB Group Efforts

Immediately after the command conference on 24.V.1737 AN, where the Chairwoman, Director of Euran Operations and Director of Financial and Legal Services were present, Director of Keltian Operations Katja Magda Thorgilsdottir and her immediate staff was immediately ordered to board the next flight out of Konungsheim Elieru flygplats, and make her way to either Constancia or Nouvelle Alexandrie.

ESB Bank at ESB residency Elijah's Rest was to wire all its assets and records to ESB Bank at ESB residency Seydlitz, Isles of Caputia within the hour. Similar directives were provided to the Keltian financial and legal subdirectorate, and all Keltian continental ESB companies. Structural assets and fixed assets were to be firebombed or set alight to deny use to the enemy, moveable assets were to be brought to a place of safety, if possible. After giving 3 hours lead time for corporate and higher-ranking officers, all ESB Keltia employees in Normark and Anahuaco were soon notified to sauve qui peut and make their way to Overseas Autonomous Territory of San Lucido and the Eastern Regions of the Republic of Vegno, the Republic of Mercury, the Three Kingdoms of Nidaros, Riskai and Celebarador or the Kingdom of Moorland as soon as they could. All ESB employees in Normark and Anahuaco (who would have ESB Pay and MicrasCard) would find their credits substantially enlarged to enable them to escape with their lives.

In accordance with decisions previously-reached at the Board Meeting in Astérapolis on 14.IV.1735, the Corporate Seafaring Transportation Service was directed to activate the Aqa Thorgils Tarjeisson to assume Group command and communication, and prepare all vessels of the Corporate Seafaring Transportation Service to sail.

In accordance with decisions previously-reached at the Board Meeting in Petropolis on 2.VI.1736, the ESB residency in Seydlitz, Isles of Caputia, Nouvelle Alexandrie, was activated as reserve and alternate continental headquarters for the Keltian Directorate.

The Imperial Constancian Airways Corporation was directed to place spare planes and crews ready for emergency charters.

Oportian Efforts

Oportia's contribution centered on maritime evacuation capabilities, with its merchant marine fleet of 28 vessels being modified for civilian evacuation operations. The Oportian Special Operations deployed two specialized extraction teams and established a tactical operations center at RASMOR JTF. Colonel Maria Sanchez coordinated Oportian forces' integration into the joint command structure, focusing particularly on coastal evacuation operations along Normark's northern seaboard.

Execution

Phase One: Initial Response and Anahuacan Evacuation (I-III.1737)

Operation Northern Light commenced with decisive corporate and diplomatic action in the final days of 1736. Following the 24.XII.1736 AN command conference, ESB Group initiated immediate evacuation protocols, beginning with the emergency relocation of Director of Keltian Operations Katja Magda Thorgilsdottir and her staff. ESB facilities throughout the region began transferring assets to secure locations, while the Corporate Seafaring Transportation Service activated its emergency protocols. Simultaneously, Constancia enacted a series of Autokratorial Decrees establishing the diplomatic and legal framework for the evacuation, including the mobilization of in-country nationals under embassy command.

The military phase began on 1.I.1737 AN, as the Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie deployed Task Force Vigilance from the 300th Air-Land Combined-Arms Army. Operating from forward bases in Moorland, these forces established the first secure evacuation corridors that would prove crucial in the operation's early success. The Federal Air Force of Nouvelle Alexandrie launched Operation Stormhawk, conducting round-the-clock airlift missions under the protection of Javelin F-19 Greystrike fighters.

Task Force Redemption of the Imperial Constancian Navy arrived off Hidalgo, Matamoros on 2.II.1737 AN, marking a significant escalation in the evacuation effort. The task force coordinated with Military Advisory Command Anahuaco's defensive operations, systematically evacuating priority personnel via small boat operations. The situation grew increasingly urgent as Confederacy of the Dispossessed forces advanced through the region, necessitating the commitment of additional air assets including Javelin H-5 Sovereign helicopters from KP Varaz and KP Imperial Will. Military Advisory Command Anahuaco was advised to make a last stand at Hidalgo, Matamoros, location of a subordinate provincial command, due to its access to the sea, its political significance as the Matamoros state capital, and its being the ideological stronghold of the Partido Liberal Anahuacano (Anahuacan Liberal Party), which made it resistant to the resurgent Republicanos. Forces in the subordinate provincial command at Guerrero, Granaditas were ordered to make their way to San Miguel el Grande, Pavón and hence to the coast fronting Taylor Bay, in the event that they were not able to make it to Hidalgo, Matamoros, in time.

A series of critical extraction operations highlighted this phase's success. On 15.II.1737 AN, New Alexandrian special forces successfully extracted 127 nuclear physicists and their families in Granaditas, mere hours ahead of advancing Confederacy of the Dispossessed forces. The next day, Javelin H-5 Sovereign helicopters completed the high-risk evacuation of Imperial Constancian Ambassador Hillary Nicostrato and key diplomatic personnel from the Imperial Constancian Embassy, Ciudad de Anahuaco.

Phase Two: Norse Crisis Response (III-V.1737)

The operation's second phase began in III.1737 AN as the crisis in Normark intensified. The Joint Humanitarian Operations Center (JHOC) was established at RASMOR JTF on 1.III.1737 AN, with Nouvelle Alexandrie's National Qullqa System taking the lead in coordinating humanitarian assistance. Processing centers along Moorland's northern frontier became operational, staffed by Federal Hospital System personnel and supported by Natopian relief agencies. Maritime operations intensified as Oportia's evacuation fleet integrated with the New Alexandrian Keltian Fleet to form Combined Task Force 77. The task force, centered around the carrier HMS Imperio del Sol, conducted systematic evacuations from Normark's ports. Their most notable achievement came during Operation Harbor Shield from 12-15.V.1737 AN, when the combined fleet successfully evacuated 12,000 civilians from Konungshjem harbor while under artillery fire from Confederacy of the Dispossessed positions.

The Natopian Defense Force played a crucial role during this phase, leading the technical extraction mission at the Citadele Alexandrin. Working alongside New Alexandrian cyber teams, Natopian specialists conducted a methodical evacuation of the AURORA intelligence network while implementing comprehensive denial protocols. Their efforts ensured that critical intelligence infrastructure remained out of enemy hands while preserving essential capabilities for the Raspur Pact. A classified special operation during this period secured King of Normark Fredrik Michael Tarjeisson, Imperial Constancian Ambassador Soheila Osman, and the original 1731 AN Constitution of Normark. The diplomatic party was initially secured at the Imperial Constancian Embassy in Mercury City before their transfer to the ESB Corporate Seafaring Transportation Service vessel Concord.

Phase Three: Final Extraction (V-VI.1737)

The operation's final phase focused on the systematic extraction of remaining Raspur Pact military assets and personnel. Nouvelle Alexandrie's Task Force Vigilance conducted a series of coordinated delaying actions to protect withdrawal routes, while the Federal Air Force of Nouvelle Alexandrie maintained continuous combat air patrols to deter Confederacy of the Dispossessed advances. The National Qullqa System's logistical expertise proved invaluable during this phase, managing the complex withdrawal of military personnel, civilian contractors, and essential equipment.

By VI.1737 AN, the operation reached its culmination with the successful extraction of the AURORA core systems from Citadele Alexandrin, marking the transition to Operation Arctic Exodus. The humanitarian outcome proved substantial, with 275,000 Norse refugees successfully evacuated and resettled across Raspur Pact nations. Nouvelle Alexandrie accepted 115,000 refugees, while Moorland, the Benacian Union, and Constancia provided homes for many more of the remaining evacuees.

The operation concluded having achieved its primary objectives of evacuating key personnel and assets while preventing their capture by hostile forces. The successful completion of Operation Northern Light marked the beginning of Operation Haven Shield, focusing on the long-term resettlement and integration of evacuees across Raspur Pact nations.

Timeline

• 24.XII.1736 AN: Emergency session of Keltia Command convenes at RASMOR JTF. Operation planning commences with Raspur Pact representatives establishing initial evacuation framework.
• 25.XII.1736 AN: ESB Group initiates emergency asset transfers from affected regions, with ESB Bank facilities conducting priority evacuations of financial and technological assets valued at over 2.5 billion WAE€.
• 26.XII.1736 AN: Constancia issues first Autokratorial Decree establishing comprehensive evacuation protocols and mobilizing all diplomatic missions in the affected regions under military command.
• 28.XII.1736 AN: ESB Group activates its Corporate Seafaring Transportation Service, deploying 12 Harmony-class vessels for civilian evacuation operations.
• 30.XII.1736 AN: RASMOR JTF is formally designated as central command hub following joint agreement between Moorland and Nouvelle Alexandrie. Field Marshal Santiago Muñoz assumes overall operational command.
• 1.I.1737 AN: Operation Northern Light officially commences as Task Force Vigilance deploys 10,000 troops and support personnel from the 300th Air-Land Combined-Arms Army to forward positions.
• 2.I.1737 AN: Operation Stormhawk launches first airlift missions with 24 C-11 Mula transport aircraft under escort from Javelin F-19 Greystrike fighters.
• 15.I.1737 AN: First refugee processing centers activated in Moorland, with initial capacity for processing 5,000 refugees daily at each facility.
• 2.II.1737 AN: Task Force Redemption arrives off Hidalgo, Matamoros with 50 vessels including two helicopter carriers and supporting escort ships.
• 8.II.1737 AN: Military Advisory Command Anahuaco establishes defensive perimeter at Hidalgo with 5,000 troops and artillery support positions covering evacuation zones.
• 15.II.1737 AN: Special forces successfully extract 127 nuclear scientists and classified research materials from Granaditas Research Complex in high-risk operation under enemy fire.
• 16.II.1737 AN: Javelin H-5 Sovereign helicopters complete evacuation of Imperial Constancian Embassy, Ciudad de Anahuaco including 89 diplomatic staff and sensitive documents.
• 22.II.1737 AN: Natopian Defense Force orbital surveillance detects Confederacy of the Dispossessed forces massing near San Miguel el Grande evacuation corridor with estimated 2,500 troops and armored vehicles.
• 28.II.1737 AN: Last civilian evacuation flights depart Ciudad de Anahuaco as Confederacy of the Dispossessed forces approach within artillery range of the airport.
• 1.III.1737 AN: Joint Humanitarian Operations Center established at RASMOR JTF with integrated command staff from all participating Raspur Pact nations.
• 3.III.1737 AN: Moorland formally opens Port Moorland, Port Neil, and Newhaven for Raspur Pact evacuation operations, with combined processing capacity of 45,000 refugees daily.
• 5.III.1737 AN: Combined Task Force 77 formed under joint Nouvelle Alexandrie-Oportia command with 72 vessels including the carrier HMS Imperio del Sol.
• 7.III.1737 AN: First refugee vessels dock at Port Moorland under Combined Task Force 77 escort, delivering 8,500 evacuees from coastal regions.
• 15.III.1737 AN: Natopian Defense Force orbital surveillance system detects and helps neutralize Confederacy of the Dispossessed infiltration team attempting to breach Citadele Alexandrin perimeter.
• 28.III.1737 AN: First major refugee wave reaches Moorland processing centers as 50,000 evacuees are processed and provided emergency accommodation within seven days.
• 5.IV.1737 AN: Technical teams begin systematic evacuation of AURORA intelligence network from Citadele Alexandrin, including quantum computing cores and classified databases.
• 12-15.IV.1737 AN: Operation Harbor Shield successfully evacuates 12,000 civilians from Konungshjem while under sustained artillery fire, with air support from HMS Imperio del Sol suppressing enemy positions.
• 22.IV.1737 AN: Combined Task Force 77 conducts daring night evacuation of 3,500 civilians from besieged coastal settlement using small boats and helicopter support.
• 25.IV.1737 AN: Port Neil achieves peak processing efficiency, handling 15,000 refugees in 24 hours through streamlined registration and medical screening protocols.
• 30.IV.1737 AN: Special operations team successfully extracts King of Normark Fredrik Michael Tarjeisson, Imperial Constancian Ambassador Soheila Osman, and critical state documents via covert air evacuation.
• 1.V.1737 AN: Final phase initiated as Task Force Vigilance begins systematic military withdrawal, establishing defensive positions to cover evacuation routes. Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie deploy additional air assets including 40 Javelin F-19 Greystrike fighters for continuous combat air patrol.
• 5.V.1737 AN: National Qullqa System medical teams successfully contain cholera outbreak at three refugee processing centers through rapid deployment of emergency medical supplies and implementation of strict quarantine protocols. Over 1,200 cases treated with zero fatalities.
• 12.V.1737 AN: Last civilian evacuation vessels depart Normark waters under heavy escort from Combined Task Force 77. Final civilian evacuation count reaches 275,000 successfully transported refugees.
• 15.V.1737 AN: Moorland authorities begin conversion of Newhaven port facilities into permanent refugee settlement with initial housing capacity for 25,000 people. National Qullqa System establishes long-term medical and educational facilities.
• 20.V.1737 AN: Task Force Redemption completes final evacuation runs from Taylor Bay, having extracted over 85,000 civilians and military personnel throughout the operation.
• 25.V.1737 AN: Port Moorland processes final major refugee convoy of 12,000 evacuees, bringing total processed through Moorland ports to over 150,000 refugees.
• 1.VI.1737 AN: Natopian Defense Force technical teams complete extraction of AURORA core systems from Citadele Alexandrin, implementing comprehensive data sanitization protocols on remaining infrastructure.
• 10.VI.1737 AN: Final military withdrawal phase begins with coordinated pullback of all remaining Raspur Pact forces. Task Force Vigilance conducts series of deception operations to mask withdrawal timeline.
• 15.VI.1737 AN: Operation Northern Light officially concludes as last Raspur Pact forces clear operational area. Command authority transfers to Operation Haven Shield for long-term refugee resettlement program across member nations.

Outcome

Operation Northern Light achieved its primary military objectives through the successful extraction of key personnel and strategic assets from Normark and Anahuaco before their capture by Confederacy of the Dispossessed and other forces. The operation demonstrated the Raspur Pact's ability to conduct large-scale joint operations despite the ongoing Shirerithian maritime blockade of Benacia. Particularly significant was the complete extraction of the AURORA intelligence network and associated quantum computing infrastructure from the Citadele Alexandrin, denying these critical capabilities to advancing forces.

Combat casualties remained remarkably low throughout the operation, with 17 Raspur Pact personnel killed and 87 wounded across all phases. Material losses were similarly constrained, with only two aircraft lost during the entire operation. These minimal casualties were attributed to effective use of Natopian Defense Force orbital surveillance capabilities and the strategic deployment of air assets, particularly the Federal Air Force of Nouvelle Alexandrie's combat air patrols. The National Qullqa System's management of the refugee crisis established new standards for large-scale humanitarian operations. Their rapid response to a cholera outbreak at processing centers demonstrated particularly effective crisis management protocols, while their long-term planning ensured sustainable support infrastructure for the displaced populations.

The successful execution of Operation Northern Light significantly impacted regional power dynamics in northeastern Keltia. While the Confederacy of the Dispossessed and other regional actors achieved territorial gains, they were denied access to critical military and technological infrastructure. The operation also demonstrated the Raspur Pact's ability to protect and extract allied populations under threat, reinforcing the alliance's collective security guarantees.

The economic impact of the operation was substantial but managed through coordinated Raspur Pact burden-sharing mechanisms. The ESB Group's emergency credit extensions facilitated rapid civilian evacuations, while National Qullqa System resources supported initial refugee settlement costs. Host nations received comprehensive support packages for refugee integration infrastructure, and joint funding mechanisms were established to ensure sustainable long-term refugee support programs.

See Also

• Task Force Redemption
• East Keltian Collapse
• Operation Arctic Exodus
• Operation Haven Shield
• Raspur Pact
• Confederacy of the Dispossessed