Operation Polar Crown

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Operation Polar Crown
Part of East Keltian Collapse
From left to right; TOP: (1) Federal Navy vessels approaching Los Bananos; (2) Construction of Arctic Base Thorgils; BOTTOM: (3) C-15 Titanhauler transport landing on the newly constructed arctic runway; (4) Federal Guards Service patrol securing the perimeter.
Date 15.VI.1738 AN - 30.VIII.1738 AN Location Los Bananos, Arctic Circle Result New Alexandrian victory Establishment of Arctic Base Thorgils Securing of northern Boreal Air Bridge route
Belligerents
Nouvelle Alexandrie	None (unopposed)
Commanders and leaders
Overall Command: Admiral Claude Delacroix Ground Forces: General Balthazar Fernandez
Strength
Naval Assets: 1 amphibious assault ship 2 guided missile cruisers 4 destroyers 2 supply vessels Ground Forces: 2,500 arctic-trained troops 500 construction engineers 250 technical specialists Air Assets: 12 C-15 Titanhauler transports 8 Javelin F-19 Greystrike fighters 4 P-2 Navegador maritime patrol aircraft
Casualties and losses
3 killed (construction accidents) 12 wounded	None
Strategic Outcomes: Arctic Base Thorgils established 3,000m all-weather runway constructed Polar route secured for Boreal Air Bridge Year-round military presence established

Operation Polar Crown was a strategic military operation conducted by the Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie from 15.VI.1738 AN - 30.VIII.1738 AN to establish control over the arctic island of Los Bananos, formerly administered by Normark. The operation was conceived to secure a northern route for the Boreal Air Bridge, ensuring continued air supply operations to the Benacian Union despite the Shirerithian maritime blockade. Under the command of Admiral Claude Delacroix, the operation resulted in the successful establishment of Arctic Base Thorgils, a permanent military installation featuring a 3,000-meter all-weather runway capable of supporting strategic airlift operations.

The operation was notable for its rapid execution in harsh arctic conditions and its strategic importance to Raspur Pact logistics operations. Within sixty days, the Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie deployed 2,500 arctic-trained troops, constructed permanent facilities including the runway and support infrastructure, and established a year-round military presence. The installation of advanced radar and air defense systems at Arctic Base Thorgils created a secure northern corridor for C-12 Sojourner and C-15 Titanhauler transport aircraft conducting supply missions to the Benacian Union, effectively circumventing the Shirerithian blockade. The operation represented a significant expansion of New Alexandrian military capabilities in the arctic region and demonstrated the nation's commitment to supporting Raspur Pact allies through strategic infrastructure development.

Execution

Los Bananos and AB Thorgils marked as New Alexandrian territory on the MCS map; 1738 AN.

See also

• Boreal Air Bridge
• East Keltian Collapse
• Arctic Base Thorgils
• Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie
• Operation Northern Light
• Operation Arctic Exodus