Operation Red Bamboo

Operation Red Bamboo is the classified Constancian military operation to secure territory of the Socialist Republic of Banh Nam to better ensure the security of the Imperial State. It is the active component of Operation Eastern Vigil.

Background

The Socialist Republic of Banh Nam and the Imperial State of Constancia have always had strained relations due to ideological differences. Commerce exists between the two, usually indirectly via Hurmudan traders.

The Imperial State of Constancia knew that it was only a matter of time before the pretender-state imploded due to its own weakness. Wary of hostile neighbors with which the Free State of Constancia and other dissidents could use as a launching-pad for future operations, Operation Red Bamboo was devised accordingly.

Tasked Units

The 509th (Surenid) Army was the operational headquarters for this particular mission, due to its proximity to the target.

It's 5th Armoured Division and 7th Cavalry Division were given primary roles, with the former as the spear and the latter as the tip of the spear.

The Princess Isabella's Own Volunteers, alongside the 508th (Raspurid) Army was tasked as a supporting force, to form part of the secondary assault wave. The division-strength Imperial Constancian Marines were likewise utilized for coastal flank attacks at Dien Noi via all 5 Rhodondra-class amphibious assault ships. Andronikos-class cruisers would provide counterbattery and support fire.