Corum War
| Florian Corum Offensive | |||||||
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| Part of Operation Dominion Tide | |||||||
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 Floria Supported by: |  Confederacy of the Dispossessed
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| Florian Fleet Command Elements of Western Command | |||||||
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| 300,000 | |||||||
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| 7,000 killed 20,000 wounded 190 armored vehicles 37 aircraft 7 naval vessels | 20,000 killed 35,000+ (est.) wounded |
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The Corum War, part of Operation Dominion Tide, is an ongoing military conflict that began on 1747.13 AN when Floria's launched a wide scale offensive to claim the large unclaimed elements of land in Corum and effectively expand Floria's overseas territory to the extent it nearly becomes as large as metropolitan Floria itself. The operation has been planned by the UPR since the Hutchinson administration and was disrupted by the Second Florian Civil War, which in turn disrupted military growth.
The conflict represents the culmination of Floria's escalating ambitions to become a global superpower with presence all across Southern Micras with Antarctic claims already made near the South Pole. Following the resignation of President Hutchinson and the establishment of an authoritarian government led by Ronald Trueman Jr. and Rachael Halpburg with denied support of the FNVP. The Trueman Administration's implementation of the "Blitzkrieg" policy in foreign affairs has put Floria in the midst of global tensions again since Operation Green Marauder.
After many months of preparation and naval exercises around the continent, Floria advanced into the unclaimed territory at fast pace until forces was hit by heavy resistance from the Confederacy of the Dispossessed. After Confederate intervention President Trueman Jr. declared full declaration of war against the group bringing Corum into war for the first time in history with military and economic support from the Imperial Federation.
Background
For decades, vast expanses of Western Corum remained unclaimed, bordering New Batavia,East Zimia and the Wallis Islands and Kurum Ash-Sharqia. The region boasts abundant natural resources, particularly metals and offshore oil reserves, which have garnered increasing interest from Floria. In metropolitan areas, Floria’s resources have begun to strain. With the land still largely unclaimed, Floria’s government and military planners perceived this as an opportunity to expand their influence and secure essential resources for long-term growth.
After consolidating power at home after the Second Florian Civil War and reforming its military into four major operational commands (East, West, Central, and Fleet), Floria began to look outward. Corum, sparsely settled and politically fragmented, was identified as a low-risk target compared to challenging established rivals elsewhere. Initial exploration missions in the early 1740s confirmed resource potential, and in 1747, the Florian government authorised a military campaign to seize and hold key areas in the unclaimed western land.
Despite being “unclaimed” on paper, Corum was not empty. The coasts and islands were frequented by privateers, smuggling clans, and separatist militias that thrived in the power vacuum all of which cooperated under the Confederacy of the Dispossessed. When Floria announced its intention to establish a protectorate in Western Corum, resistance quickly organised. Devils Island, part of the Imperial Federation, long a haven for raiders became a flashpoint, as use of it meant dominance over nearby sea lanes.
Floria launched its first phase of the campaign with exploratory patrols and planned forward base construction in Devils Island. These moves were immediately contested at sea, leading to small skirmishes with irregular Confederate forces. When intelligence revealed that Devils Island was being targeted by hostile elements, Floria escalated, deploying a full task force under Fleet Command to seize it. The naval battle that followed marked the war’s official outbreak, as Florian forces moved from limited expeditionary actions into a full-scale military invasion.
Events
As the Florian offensive pushed deeper into unclaimed Corum territory, Devils Island emerged as the first major maritime objective. Situated off the coast, the island offers both a natural harbor and a forward staging point for future operations inland. Recognizing its strategic importance, Floria dispatched a task force under its Fleet Command, combining amphibious assault ships, destroyers, and fast-attack craft. The approach, however, was met with fierce resistance. The Confederacy of the Dispossessed moved to intercept the Florian armada. What followed was the first major naval clash of the campaign. Florian destroyers established a perimeter, using advanced radar systems to detect incoming fast-attack boats attempting to swarm the landing group. Heavy naval guns and precision missile strikes lit up the seas, as the Florians worked to keep the enemy at bay long enough for amphibious landing craft to push toward the beaches of Devils Island. Air support played a decisive role. Carrier based fighters and maritime patrol aircraft conducted strike runs, sinking several hostile vessels before they could close the distance. Despite this, pockets of resistance broke through, forcing close range firefights as Florian corvettes engaged enemy boats with auto cannons and machine gun fire. By dawn, the victory secured a vital foothold for the wider Corum campaign. Reaching the island ensured Floria could now maintain a permanent naval presence off the coast and safeguard maritime supply lines for the army advancing inland.
Invasion and rapid advance
The war opened with a large-scale amphibious and land assault. Fleet Command secured Devils Island after a major naval engagement, while the Florian Army advanced quickly along the coastline, capturing several small ports and former settlements. Early official statements suggested the campaign would be completed within weeks.
Resistance and counteractions
Initial expectations of a swift Florian victory proved overly optimistic. While the landings on Devils Island and the northern coast met only scattered resistance, inland advances quickly bogged down due to the geography of northern Corum. Characterised by dense forests, rocky highlands, and patchwork river valleys, this terrain favoured the Confederate defenders.
Irregular militias, numbering several thousand fighters, regrouped beyond the coastal belt and launched a coordinated campaign of asymmetric warfare. Small bands used hit and run tactics, improvised explosive devices, and ambushes against vulnerable Florian convoys. Bridges and roads were destroyed to slow the movement of armoured columns, forcing Florian to divert significant engineering units to repair infrastructure and secure supply lines.
Several Florian armoured thrusts toward the interior resource zones were repelled. Reports indicated that at least two mechanised spearheads were cut off for days before being relieved by helicopter-borne troops. Resistance fighters also employed small, fast river craft to harass transport barges and amphibious units attempting to push supplies inland from the coast.
The logistical burden on Florian grew heavy. What began as an operation designed to showcase mobility and speed soon required static garrisons at every major junction, draining manpower from offensive operations. By the fourth month of the conflict, Florian maintained firm control of the immediate coastline but struggled to extend authority into the hinterland.
Intelligence analysts noted signs of foreign supplied weaponry among the resistance, including modern anti-armour systems and encrypted communications gear. This external assistance contributed to the resilience of local fighters and further complicated Florian operational planning.
Central Bay campaign
On 11.X.1748, 900 volunteers from the Republic of Matamoros landed in the center of the northern bay, facing a hastily-assembled battalion of militiamen from the nearby towns. Colonel Salvador Cueva proceeded to charge the Confederate positions, and quickly overran the barricades, forcing their retreat. The ensuing battle report estimated that the Matamorano forces had sustained 11 casualties, and the Corish forces up to 100, with an estimated 120 men still capable of fighting.
International reactions
Bassaridia Vaeringheim
In the aftermath of the Baratar Scandal, the Council of Kings moved swiftly to reinforce Bassaridia Vaeringheim’s constitutional prohibitions on extraterritorial weapons exports. A formal communiqué condemned the shipments as unlawful, initiating a compliance review of the Baratar Corporation and the Jogi-based Independent Consortium implicated in the network. Audit authorities extended scrutiny to customs declarations, bonded warehouses, and intermediary freight documentation. Diaspora communities across Corum were advised to remain calm and to maintain lawful neutrality, with the Council underscoring its commitment to their protection.
Diplomatic messaging emphasized de-escalation and civilian safety. Diaspora leaders echoed this position, disavowing any association with the illicit transfers and highlighting their cultural, rather than political, role in Corum. Observers warned that pressure on these communities would risk disproportionate humanitarian consequences. Analysts noted that while Bassaridia concentrated on legal clarity and institutional oversight, the Florian decision to advance militarily into Corum created additional uncertainties on the ground.
On 13/1/51 PSSC, the Council of Kings and the Temple Bank of the Reformed Stripping Path announced that a limited, non-combatant missionary mission—already underway—had been deployed exclusively to districts in northern and central Corum (former New Zimian and Gamesman territories). To demonstrate a clear break with Haifo-Pallisican-era practices, the mission was placed under a single civilian religious chain of command, structurally segregated from the War League in transport, communications, finance, and facilities. A published district map geofenced operations away from front lines with automated no-go buffers; neutral observers were granted standing access. Public rosters and kit manifests—explicitly excluding encrypted radios, UAVs, and dual-use sensors—were lodged with the Haifa Compliance Exchange and made available for spot checks. Weekly summaries reported locations served, aid delivered, and observer attestations, while contingency protocols specified non-military extraction via neutral intermediaries upon credible threats. The deployment comprised 118 personnel organized as follows: one Kleisthenes (25) each from the Celestial Harmony Sect, Reverie Nebulous, Temple Alabaster, and Sanctum Delphica; plus one Dodekade (12) and one Hetairos (6) from the Order of the Umbral Oracle. Mandated tasks were restricted to relief, education, and reconciliation; no intelligence collection, liaison with armed groups, or logistics for belligerents was permitted. The declaration underscored the teams’ civilian, protected status under applicable conventions and local norms, and international observers noted that interference with such missions would carry grave humanitarian and legal implications.
On 13/1/52 PSSC, following confirmation of the missionary deployment, the High Priestess of the Temple of Vaeringheim issued a public address directed at the Florian government. The statement praised the sincerity of Florian ambition while warning that its campaign in Corum was undermining its own goals. She identified three central missteps: first, that Floria’s promise of stability had instead produced needless loss of life; second, that its effort to curtail Bassaridian influence had paradoxically strengthened it; and third, that its claim to moral high ground was contradicted by destructive actions that deepened diaspora bonds. The High Priestess advised that Floria’s only path to reclaiming credibility was to end its aggression and withdraw, thereby regaining the moral high ground. Analysts interpreted the address as a compassionate warning consistent with Bassaridia’s doctrine of neutrality, but one that underscored the futility of continued escalation.
On 8/1/52 PSSC, the Haifan Bassaridia Division executed a narrowly focused operation in Jogi to secure contraband caches and apprehend organizers connected to the Independent Consortium. The operation proceeded with minimal disruption and avoided collateral harm, reinforcing regulatory sovereignty without escalation. Reports emphasized its restraint and efficiency, underscoring Bassaridia’s reliance on law enforcement methods rather than battlefield tactics.
In parallel, the Council of Kings Division deployed a limited naval–air task group into the Sea of Storms to safeguard shipping between Keltia and Corum. The deployment concentrated on convoy escort, reconnaissance, and mine safety. Humanitarian elements were held in reserve, highlighting capacity without offensive intent. Commercial actors interpreted the task group as a stabilizing reassurance at a time when regional trade routes faced heightened risk.
In the period that followed, a series of institutional measures were consolidated. On 11/1/52 PSSC, the Straits Conventions of 52.06 PSSC came into force, codifying maritime standards that included environmental protections, vessel declarations, and oversight of dual-use and expedited cargo. Subsequent technical annexes recognized White-Lane humanitarian and essential-goods corridors with neutral observer access and expedited appeals, making audited relief transits the default, rules-based mode in the Straits System. The Haifa Compliance Exchange, launched as part of wider customs modernization, introduced risk-based auditing frameworks for high-sensitivity goods and for logistics firms operating in unstable environments, and facilitated third-party verification of humanitarian convoy manifests and movements without militarizing them. On 18/1/52 PSSC, amid mounting international criticism of Florian military operations, the Merchant General extended an open invitation to observers from Nouvelle Alexandrie and Oportia to accompany select White-Lane humanitarian convoys at approved, geofenced sites under an HCE memorandum of understanding (mutual recognition of manifests/placards and liaison to the expedited appeals track).
On 19/1/52 PSSC, both Nouvelle Alexandrie and Oportia formally accepted this invitation. Observers representing both states were immediately activated in the field under HCE protocols. Their role was precisely defined: to accompany designated White-Lane convoys at approved sites, to verify that manifests, placards, and seals matched HCE records, to attest that kit exclusions (no encrypted radios, UAVs, or dual-use sensors) were observed, and to file attestations directly into the expedited appeals process where required. They were empowered to act strictly as neutral monitors—without operational control, interference, or political engagement—and their certified reports now form part of the permanent compliance record published daily by the HCE. This joint participation broadened the legitimacy of the White-Lane framework, embedding third-party verification into Bassaridia’s humanitarian deployments and ensuring that relief and missionary activities in Corum are continuously overseen by international monitors.
At the same time, the Port of Corumia was integrated into the General Port of Lake Morovia system, offering structured export channels for diaspora communities. Regular trade bulletins issued by the Port emphasized reliability and transparency, strengthening Bassaridia’s reputation for orderly commerce. International watchdog organizations, encouraged to examine conditions in Corum, began reviewing the legality of military operations in areas proximate to diaspora settlements. Meanwhile, proposals for buffer zones around ecologically and culturally significant sites were raised in international forums, adding further constraints on unilateral action.
Taken together, these measures demonstrated Bassaridia Vaeringheim’s ability to respond within constitutional limits while establishing frameworks that reassured merchants, protected diaspora populations, and shaped the norms of regional trade. The contrast with the Florian approach, which relied on open military intervention, led many observers to conclude that Floria had underestimated the complexity of Corum and the resilience of Bassaridia’s institutions.
Other international reactions
Nouvelle Alexandrie: The Department of State expressed deep concern over Floria's military intervention in Corum, citing potential threats to regional stability during Oportia's ongoing disarmament process following the Fourth Euran War. Secretary of State Victoria Montalbán emphasized Nouvelle Alexandrie's commitment to protecting its allies through Operation Aglaia and the recently signed Île des Ombres Naval Base Treaty, stating that "unilateral military actions by Floria in Corum threaten the stability of nations well beyond its theater." The government warned against further Florian escalation that could draw additional powers into the conflict, citing the Baratar Scandal as evidence that the Confederacy of the Dispossessed's strengthening through Bassaridia Vaeringheim's military deployments as well as weapon and supply exports to Corum.
- Nouvelle Alexandrie: Following the activation of joint observer protocols under the Haifa Compliance Exchange, Secretary of State Victoria Montalbán praised the "constructive cooperation with Bassaridia Vaeringheim in establishing transparent humanitarian corridors." The Department of State emphasized that "the White-Lane framework demonstrates how multilateral oversight can ensure legitimate relief operations while preventing the kind of unauthorized transfers that initially complicated the Corum situation."
Oportia: Federal Representative Felicia Belanger condemned Floria's military aggression in Corum as a destabilizing force. Speaking at the Palais Federal, Belanger noted that "Floria's invasion has introduced dangerous unpredictability to Corum and beyond." The Belanger administration entered into the Île des Ombres Naval Base Treaty with Nouvelle Alexandrie and the Raspur Pact, touted by Belanger as "cooperation between democratic allies", contrasting sharply with what officials characterized as Floria's unilateral territorial expansion in Corum.[1]
- Oportia: Federal Representative Felicia Belanger welcomed the offer of participation in the Haifa Compliance Exchange observer program, noting that "this partnership with Bassaridia Vaeringheim shows how transparent, rules-based humanitarian assistance can operate." The Belanger administration noted that the joint monitoring framework "provides a model for improved and legitimate international cooperation that contrasts sharply with unilateral military interventions - unlike what Floria is doing now."
Natopia: Chancellor of Natopia Isabella Betancourt expressed grave concern over Floria's military operations in Corum, particularly given the proximity of hostilities to Naya Island, a fortified Imperial territory serving as a key Raspur Pact naval and aerospace facility. Chancellor Betancourt emphasized that "any military activities that threaten the security of Natopian sovereign territory or interfere with legitimate Raspur Pact or Concord Alliance operations will be met with appropriate defensive measures." The Natopian Defense Force confirmed enhanced readiness protocols at Naya Island's facilities, while Natopian officials warned that Floria's unilateral expansion could destabilize the continent. Natopia reaffirmed its commitment to Operation Aglaia and called for immediate de-escalation to prevent broader conflict that could threaten critical infrastructure and maritime routes.
