1731 Sanaman police mission in Cybwlach
The 1731 Sanaman police mission in Cybwlach began on 20.I.1731 when four Independence-class landing docks, six Terhiya-class logistics support vessels and two Semisa-class light aircraft carriers, escorted by six Halimpan-class escort frigates, two Nakita-class destroyers and one Sanilla-class guided missile cruiser, departed Sanaman waters for Aran in Cybwlach. The task force carried three full Marine Expeditionary Regiments, about 6,600 Marines, plus a reduced provost batallion of about 400 soldiers. The police mission was a response to the political upheaval in Calbion, increased offensive posturing by the Benacian Union, crisis in the Suren Confederacy and a potential war between the Benacian Union and Shireroth. Sanama felt a need to establish a presence on Cibola to guarantee access to the Sanaman Antarctic Territory, as well as deny access to foreign powers to Cybwlach. The first stage of the mission was to establish control over Aran, and to prepare for a second stage where military and security control was to be extended to the entire principality. On 29.I.1731, the task force arrived at Aran and unloaded both personnel and cargo.
Establishment
With the turmoil in Calbion, the authorities in Cybwlach could hardly put up any resistance, instead opting for harsh criticism in public and no opposition on the ground. The Sanaman contigent quickly established control over the harbor and airport, allowing Sanama to bring in more personnel and equipment by both air and auxiliary ships.
Recognizing the inevitability of surrender, the Iron Company engaged in negotiations with the Sanaman forces, securing permission for their senior leadership to depart for Pentyre aboard their vessels, while relinquishing control over the mining and harbor infrastructure.
The Sanaman takeover of Cybwlach had extensive ramifications for both the region and its populace. While it temporarily subdued internal discord by averting immediate foreign intervention, it also signified a loss of self-governance and independence for Cybwlach. Initially framed as a policing endeavor, the Sanaman presence prompted concerns regarding the territory's future governance and trajectory.
In the aftermath of the Fall of Calbion, Cybwlach grappled with the looming threat of foreign dominion, casting a pall over its once-thriving landscape. The events unfolding in Cybwlach mirrored the broader collapse of Calbion, illustrating the complex interplay of political instability, economic exploitation, and external interference that precipitated the nation's demise.
Workers in Cybwlach, already marginalized by the dominance of these conglomerates and the absence of robust labor regulations, found their rights further undermined. Exploitative labor practices, such as prolonged working hours, diminished holiday entitlements, and suppression of union activities, became increasingly widespread. Empowered by the lax oversight, the conglomerates prioritized their profit margins over the welfare of their workforce, exacerbating social disparities and fueling tensions within the territory.
Amidst this backdrop of internal strife and economic oppression, the arrival of a Sanaman police mission in Cybwlach marked a significant juncture in the region's trajectory. This made the unions and workers of Cybwlach welcome intervention by the Toshaist Sanama, seeing the police mission as a chance to regain rights and privileges previously enjoyed. Sanama, acknowledging this development, guaranteed workers in territories controlled by Sanaman forces that Sanaman labor law would apply.
