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.

The Iron Company negotiated an exit with the Sanaman forces, allowing it and its top eschelons to escape with its ships to Pentyre, while leaving the mining and harbour facilities unscathed to Sanaman occupiers.