Novithus Riots

The Novithus Riots was a key event taking place primarily in New Hague, the capital of Novithus.
Because of the forced Sol Unification and immediate disbanding of the UNGSI several former colonies expressed strong concerns that they too would be forced to become a part of Sol after gaining independence decades before.
Strongest to oppose Sol was the people of Novithus. While the planetary administration of Novithus had originally planned to pledge themselves to Sol these plans were thrown out the window after civil unrest erupted en masse.
The Novithians not busy protesting in the streets refused to show up at work and simply stayed home. While the government scrambled for a solution the Novithus Federal Police (NFP) were forced to disperse their fellow compatriots in an effort to restore order.
Before the riots ended it culminated into three key phases, listed below. 
== Initial Protests ==
Initially the protesters were confined to the streets around the government offices of New Hague.
At the start roughly thirty police officers were present to maintain order.
However, after a violent clash between protesters and five officers the Federal Police were force to deploy additional units starting with additional fifty officers in riot gear supported by armored vehicles.
== Armed Resistance ==
On the third day of the protests another violent clash erupted, later escalating into full-scale armed riots. After assaulting several officers the protesters armed themselves with their weapons.
After that clashes continued to escalate, resulting in several deaths on both sides. The Novithus government urged for the people to stand down as they worked to solve the problem, promising that Novithus would remain free.
== SWAT & CTU Deployed ==
With no end in sight for the violence the Federal Police continued to deploy riot officers, even going as far as to transport officers from other regions of Novithus for additional support.
Clashes continued with protesters resulting in more dead and wounded, causing the NFP to deploy its SWAT units and Counter-Terrorism Unit to make sure that all protesters understood that the riots had to end.
Moving in swiftly the SWAT and CTU officers shut down protesters with ruthless efficiency, allowing the government to finalize their decision for the future of Novithus.
== Results ==
Order on Novithus was restored. The planet remained independent albeit kept close ties with Sol.
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