Operation Verdant Reach
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| Operation Verdant Reach | |||||||||
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| Part of the Alexandrium Wars, the Wars of the Dispossessed | |||||||||
  (From top to bottom) (1) Oportian forces advancing into contested territory in Eura, 1729 AN; (2) Map noting in a red square the area of operations and noting early movements, 1729 AN. |
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| Belligerents | |||||||||
 Raspur Pact
|  Confederacy of the Dispossessed
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| Supported by: |  Azad Eura
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| Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
 General Armand Desjardins
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Trans-Euran Command
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Nivardom Banner Group
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| Casualties and losses | |||||||||
120 troops, 3 IFVs;  2 rotorcraft;  200 infantry, 5 MBTs;  50 paramilitary police
| 3,200 fighters, significant equipment losses; 2,000 troops, multiple operational bases destroyed
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Operation Verdant Reach is a military operation initiated by the Forces de Sécurité Oportiennes with the aim to invade and seize a large swath of territory belonging to the unconquered Euran Green. The operation commenced on 15.IX.1729 AN, under the command of General Armand Desjardins.
Background
As the value and scarcity of Alexandrium became known in 1729 AN, the Oportian government, supported by Nouvelle Alexandrie and Natopia, initiated Operation Verdant Reach to secure rumored massive Alexandrium deposits in the Euran Green territories in southeastern Eura. The aim was to enrich the nation and safeguard these resources from potential exploitation by the Confederacy of the Dispossessed, Azad Eura, or other regional enemy factions or interests.
Timeline
- 5.XI.1729: Reports of Alexandrium's high value and scarcity reach the Confederacy of the Dispossessed, stirring interest among its ranks in Eura. The potential wealth from Alexandrium deposits in Zinjibar and in other parts of Suren Confederacy (the Euran Green) leads to a resurgence of efforts by Dispossessed veterans of the Norasht campaign to regain control of the strategic port, viewing it as a critical asset for funding their operations.
- 10.XI.1729: Intelligence briefings in Nouvelle Alexandrie and the Suren Confederacy reveal that underground criminal syndicates, associated with the Confederacy of the Dispossessed, begin scouting for Alexandrium deposits in the war-torn regions of Norasht Ostan, particularly around the capital, which had been heavily impacted during the Babkhan Holocaust. This movement indicates a growing interest in exploiting Alexandrium for illicit gains, highlighting the element's dual potential for both societal advancement and as a catalyst for conflict.
- 15.IX.1729: Oportia, encouraged by Nouvelle Alexandrie and Natopia, initiates Operation Verdant Reach. The operation begins with a swift and precise aerial campaign designed to establish air superiority and disable key communication nodes within the Euran Green. Using cutting-edge B-15 Airspark strategic bombers, Oportian forces deliver surgical strikes on insurgent command centers, causing substantial disruption to Dispossessed command and control capabilities. Direct air support is provided by the Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie, flying sorties from nearby Alduria City, offering critical aerial reconnaissance, close air support for ground troops, and precision strikes on key targets.
- 17.IX.1729: Oportia's Navy, deploying the advanced Protector-class missile frigates, sets up blockades along coastlines that form part of the Euran Green, effectively severing maritime supply lines to the Dispossessed and Azad Eura forces. This naval action also secures critical sea lanes for future Oportian supply and reinforcement routes. Additional logistical and ammunition support is provided by Nouvelle Alexandrie, ensuring Oportian forces maintain operational momentum.
- 20.IX.1729: The land campaign commences with Oportian mechanized brigades, supported by Horjin CV56 infantry fighting vehicles, advancing into key border towns. They face stiff resistance from entrenched Dispossessed fighters, leading to prolonged urban combat. Oportian forces secure most of the towns within days, albeit with higher-than-expected casualties. Nouvelle Alexandrie contributes by supplying additional ammunition and medical supplies to front-line units, facilitating sustained combat operations.
- 22.IX.1729: As Oportian forces push deeper into the Euran Green, they encounter a nascent network of Alexandrium extraction and smuggling operations. Several clandestine extraction sites are found and dismantled, revealing the growing scale of illicit activities carried out by the Dispossessed. In several instances, Oportian Special Operations Units conduct night raids to capture high-value targets involved in the illegal Alexandrium trade, with the Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie providing critical intelligence support and specialized equipment for these operations.
- 24.IX.1729: Oportia's advance is temporarily halted by a well-coordinated counterattack from Azad Eura forces, exploiting the rough terrain and using guerrilla tactics. The attackers utilize improvised explosive devices and hit-and-run tactics, causing disruption in the Oportian supply lines and leading to a two-day pause in the offensive to reassess strategy and reinforce the troops. The New Alexandrian air forces play a pivotal role in breaking the stalemate, delivering targeted airstrikes that neutralize key Azad Eura positions and allow Oportian forces to resume their advance.
- 3.X.1729: A decisive victory is achieved when Oportian air reconnaissance, with support from Nouvelle Alexandrie's aerial assets, identifies a large gathering of Dispossessed and Azad Eura leadership in a remote valley, leading to a precision strike by AH-75 Cobra attack helicopters. The strike effectively decimates the enemy's strategic leadership in the region, leading to disarray and confusion among their ranks.
- 25.X.1729: Nouvelle Alexandrie's aerial reconnaissance units, utilizing high-altitude drones, identify a major supply convoy destined for Azad Eura forces. Coordinated strikes by Oportian and Surenid air forces obliterate the convoy, significantly depleting enemy ammunition and medical supplies.
- 9.XI.1729: A joint task force, comprising units from Oportia, Suren Confederacy, and Zeed, launches a night operation to secure critical Alexandrium deposits in the northeastern quadrant of the Euran Green. The operation faces intense resistance, but the deposits are secured, denying the Dispossessed and Azad Eura crucial financial resources.
- 20.XI.1729: The Dispossessed and Azad Eura launch a counter-offensive, utilizing improvised armored vehicles and a surge of mercenaries to break through the Suren Confederacy's defensive lines. The attack is repelled, but prompts a reassessment of defensive strategies by Raspur Pact forces.
- 10.XII.1729: Azad Eura guerrillas, utilizing the rugged terrain to their advantage, ambush an Oportian supply convoy. The ambush is thwarted by rapid response from Oportian drone surveillance and close air support.
- 12.XII.1729: In response to escalating threats, Oportia and the Suren Confederacy, with assistance of Nouvelle Alexandrie and Natopia, establish fortified positions along key access points into the interior of the Euran Green, deploying more advanced defense systems to deter enemy movements.
- 21.XII.1729: Reports surface of new factions within the Euran Green, some aligning with the Dispossessed and Azad Eura, complicating the operational landscape. These groups begin conducting hit-and-run attacks against Raspur Pact, spreading thin their resources.
- 12.XIII.1729: A major sandstorm provides cover for a daring Azad Eura raid on an Oportian forward operating base. The raid results in significant casualties and the temporary loss of a critical communications hub.
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- 15.XIII.1729: In a strategic move to consolidate control over the newly secured Alexandrium deposits, Oportia and its allies initiate Operation Silent Guard. Special forces, equipped with night-vision technology, establish a network of hidden observation posts around critical mining areas, enabling 24/7 surveillance to preempt any insurgent attempts to retake these vital resources.
- 22.XIII.1729: The Confederacy of the Dispossessed orchestrates a series of sabotage operations against Oportian communication lines, successfully disrupting the command and control network in the southwestern sectors of the Euran Green. The attacks force a temporary reliance on satellite communications, highlighting vulnerabilities in the Oportian military's infrastructure.
- 27.XIII.1729: A covert meeting between Azad Eura leaders and unidentified foreign arms dealers is intercepted by an Oportian Javelin M-1 Eternal. Oportia's intelligence units, with support from Nouvelle Alexandrie, launch a precision operation to intercept the arms shipment destined for Azad Eura forces, capturing high-value targets and a cache of advanced weaponry.
- 30.XIII.1729: In an audacious display of power, the Confederacy of the Dispossessed parades captured Oportian soldiers through the streets of the small town of Masaba, using the event to boost morale among their ranks and issue a challenge to the Raspur Pact forces. The incident sparks outrage in Oportia and calls for immediate action to rescue the POWs.
- 1.XIV.1729: Oportia responds to the provocation by launching Operation Swift Retribution. Elite commando units from the Oportian Security Forces, airlifted under the cover of darkness, execute a daring rescue operation to free the captured soldiers. The mission is a success, with minimal casualties, showcasing the proficiency and bravery of Oportian forces.
- 8.XIV.1729: Suren Confederacy engineers, supported by Oportian logistics units, begin construction of a series of fortified firebases along the northern perimeter of the Euran Green. The bases are designed to serve as staging areas for patrols and rapid response teams, as well as provide medical and resupply facilities for front-line troops.
- 15.XIV.1729: A sudden, large sandstorm blankets the region, providing a natural cover for Azad Eura forces to regroup and launch a series of hit-and-run attacks against exposed Oportian supply routes. The inclement weather hampers air support operations, forcing ground units to adapt to the challenging conditions.
- 23.XIV.1729: As the year draws to a close, a temporary ceasefire is brokered with the Confederacy of the Dispossessed and Azad Eura through backchannel negotiations facilitated by neutral parties. The ceasefire allows for the delivery of humanitarian aid to civilian populations affected by the ongoing conflict and opens the door for peace talks.
- 4.I.1730: The ceasefire comes to an abrupt end as Azad Eura and Confederacy of the Dispossessed forces, exploiting the temporary lull in fighting, launch a coordinated offensive across multiple fronts. The attack aims to recapture lost territories before the onset of the new year's military campaigns. Constancia's intervenes in a timely fashion when the Aqaba Command deploys its Imperator-class arsenal ship off the coast of the Oportian city of Port Félix. Launching a barrage of long-range cruise missiles at key Azad Eura and Dispossessed outposts, the offensiveis seriously disrupted, setting the stage for a renewed push by Raspur Pact forces.
Gallery
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Scenes from the Battle of Al-Zuhur, 1730 AN.
Objectives
The primary objectives of Operation Verdant Reach are:
- Establish full control over the the Euran Green territories north of its southeastern borders.
- Secure all resources and strategic points within the area, with special care to seize and secure Alexandrium deposits.
- Establish a stable and secure environment for Oportian settlers and businesses.
Overview
Participating Forces
- Air Force deployments to achieve complete air superiority over the region.
- Naval blockades to cut off any sea-based supply routes to the territory.
Phase Two: Ground Invasion
- Deployment of Land Forces, including rapid deployment forces and mechanized units.
- Secure all major urban centers and critical infrastructure within the territory.
Phase Three: Stabilization
- Establish a provisional administration to manage the newly controlled territory.
- Begin reconstruction and integration efforts to ensure a smooth transition into Oportian governance.
