SCI War

Not to be confused with the C.G.I. - Coalition War.
What started as a misunderstanding spiraled into an entire war when Coalition forces fired on a C.G.I. convoy on accident. The events that happened after this turned into a full-scale war, leading to the collapse of some Coalition member-states and their withdrawal from SCI servers. However, the war ended in peace.
== Pre-War ==
===Initial Conflict===
After being extremely successful in previous wars, C.G.I. made plans to expand to different servers. They chose SCI #1 as the next server and began scouting it out in December 2017. However, Coalition forces spotted them patrolling the area and opened fire with an MG nest. This caused C.G.I. to retaliate and attack the Coalition base, resulting in C.G.I. taking over the base.
===Alliance===
After the misunderstanding was cleared, C.G.I. formed an alliance with 102nd "Red Foxes" Combined Military Forces (FOXCBM) and joined the Coalition on December 28, 2017. At the time, the Coalition consisted of the United Legion of SCI/Server Defense Force (SDF), FOXCBM, and the Kaxlathian Empire (KAX).
===Tensions Rise===
Not much happened during C.G.I.'s membership of the Coalition. They were supposed to attend some war games, but due to arguments, they were cancelled. This is where tensions between C.G.I. and Coalition member-states began to rise. On January 27, 2018, tensions peaked as another disagreement broke out in the Coalition, causing them to kick all C.G.I. members from their Discord server.https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/300044753645469696/406780432403791872/Screenshot_2018-01-27_at_5.57.15_AM.png Their leader even claimed that C.G.I. was threatening to go to war despite C.G.I.'s efforts to stay peaceful. Later that day, their leader attempted to organize a raid on C.G.I.'s Discord server.https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/300044753645469696/406858376476360725/Screenshot_2018-01-27_at_11.07.43_AM.png?width=728&height=330 Both sides knew a war was inevitable, and on the next day, FOXCBM declared war on C.G.I., followed by the rest of the Coalition.https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/610050008422547486/820756710997753875/unknown.pnghttps://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/610050008422547486/820756978422382622/unknown.pnghttps://steamcommunity.com/groups/United_Legion/announcements/detail/3093281244799217273
==Early War==
On the same day that the war started, factions originally not directly involved came to the support of both sides. The SCI Militia (Militia) sided with the Coalition.https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/610050008422547486/820757611595038760/unknown.png At the same time, Ejercito Tronador de AMerica (ETAM), the Venus Empire (VE), and the Kerbal States (K.S.) stepped in to help C.G.I. out. Andy and Bryan’s Militia Corps (ABMC) also got involved in the war on C.G.I.’s side on an unknown date. However, later that day, the Militia decided to switch sides and help C.G.I. as well.https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/610050008422547486/820757937009590282/unknown.png
===Psychological Warfare===
On January 29, 2018, the Coalition started trying to use psychological warfare. The Coalition attempted to inject spies into C.G.I. ranks but were caught. One of them was TheMemeMachine, the leader of KAX. In a public announcement, FOXCBM stated that they would start fighting unfairly by using regular IEDs, vehicle IEDs, & nuclear weapons.https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/300044753645469696/407882835156926464/20180130_065544.png They also were starting to go on a mass recruiting campaign and tried to sway public opinion against C.G.I. by using derogatory language against them.
===First Major Battles===
C.G.I. staged an attack on FOXCBM via airdrop on January 30, 2018. FOXCBM personnel noticed a C.G.I. member and shot at him, resulting in a counterattack that led to all enemies being KIA. This is the first full-scale battle that C.G.I. won. Later that day, C.G.I. set up a base under a bridge. FOXCBM found it and attempted to attack it in waves. There were 7 FOXCBM members and 4 C.G.I. members. C.G.I. forces set up heavy machine guns around the base to defend against the attackers. All advancing infantry were killed. Initially, FOXCBM’s sudden attack caused them to have an advantage over C.G.I., but in the end, C.G.I. took the lead. Note that on that same day, the Militia once again switched sides and aligned with the Coalition.https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/610050008422547486/820759251051085824/unknown.png
===Minor Skirmish on SCI #2===
SCI #2 was the second server of the Simply Captain Icky's server family. Unlike it's counterpart #1, #2 featured Neurotec and was strongly focused on PVP. The Coalition was adamant on defending this particular server, as it was where they stood victorious in the colossal SCI Summer War had taken place in 2017 just a few months ago. Losing SCI #2 to C.G.I forces would be a major symbolic defeat. Despite this, SCI #2 was neglected for the entire war except for 1 occasion on an unknown date. The SDF Navy and Naval Aviation along with Phil himself engaged a pair of CGI Neurotec bombers that had flown into the area, and both were shot down. Following this encounter, the Coalition kept a closer eye on the server. Eventually, they stopped caring altogether as time passed. They believed that CGI would not attempt anymore moves on the Neurotec server, and so they focused their entire effort on SCI #1.
===NightCube Controversy===
FOXCBM threatened to declare war on NightCube, a civilian company, on January 31, 2018.https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/610050008422547486/820759872990609458/unknown.png They raided their Discord server as well but framed IZK for it. They intended to pit C.G.I. and IZK against each other.https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/610050008422547486/820762093098762260/unknown.png Later that day, the Coalition released a propaganda video against C.G.I. as well.https://youtu.be/NMgo3eUHfc0 Because of this, C.G.I. finally officially declares war on the Coalition along with the Militia.https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/610050008422547486/820760160430456852/unknown.png Originally allies with C.G.I., System Core (SC) betrays them to help the Coalition.https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/610050008422547486/820760658369839145/unknown.png
==Mid War==
Several major battles were fought over the course of February. One notable battle was on February 1, 2018, when an air and land battle took place between a combined C.G.I. & K.S. force and Coalition forces. Although the result of this battle is unknown, it resulted in the Militia agreeing to peace with C.G.I. and promising to help them in non-Coalition/System Core related conflicts.https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/610050008422547486/820760855825743882/unknown.png
However, the next day, the Militia once again went against their agreements and sided with FOXCBM in another major battle.https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/610050008422547486/820761184332152872/unknown.png This time, there were 12 Coalition forces. Due to being outnumbered and FOXCBM's use of guerrilla warfare, C.G.I. resorted to doing similar things. They infiltrated their base with taco trucks with space nukes attached to them, blowing the base up. The Coalition was so demoralized that they deleted their base. After the battle, ETAM also makes a statement to fight all hostiles on SCI #1.
Suddenly, on February 4, 2018, both sides agree to a ceasefire.https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/610050008422547486/820761510242287616/unknown.png On February 9, RFAS agrees to help C.G.I. out. On the 15th, System Core attempted to make this a two-front war by invading Trump's Hair. However, they had unfavorable results. This was followed by two decisive victories by C.G.I. against the Coalition on the 17th and 19th. FOXCBM tried to follow up on the 28th by attacking with truck bombs, but their forces were weak.
On March 4, 2018, SDF and FOXCBM forces were able to overwhelm C.G.I. forces and defeat them. However, they also broke server rules in the process. Despite the last victory, the Coalition was fighting a losing battle and offered C.G.I. a peace offering on the 6th.https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/300044753645469696/420562052722065418/Screenshot_20180305-070244.png?width=354&height=629 However, it had unfair conditions, such as C.G.I. having to lay down land claims and remove certain soldiers.https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/300044753645469696/420562038834855936/Screenshot_20180305-070234.png C.G.I. representatives weren't able to decline the offering fast enough, so the war resumed on the 9th.https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/610050008422547486/820763050230415410/unknown.pnghttps://steamcommunity.com/groups/United_Legion/announcements/detail/1647627572644135697 On the 11th, a battle ensued where Coalition forces started bombing civilians.https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1328298453 However, they tried to frame C.G.I. for it even though they were bombing Coalition buildings.https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/610050008422547486/820763422773477416/unknown.png
==Late War==
===New Factions Join the War===
After more decisive battles, C.G.I. was victorious over the Militia, causing them to be defeated for good on March 26, 2018. On the 30th, System Core became neutral after peace talks with C.G.I. and planned to terminate their alliance with Coalition.https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/610050008422547486/820764188372107274/unknown.png To ensure peace, on the 31st, C.G.I. and Militia leaders had peace talks.https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/610050008422547486/820764637695311883/unknown.png However, FKAP joined the Coalition on April 1, 2018, despite agreeing to assist C.G.I. prior to that.https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/610050008422547486/820765940685733888/unknown.png Surprisingly, on the 3rd, ISA agrees to help C.G.I. by fighting against the Coalition.https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/610050008422547486/820765005691617330/unknown.png On the 6th, C.G.I. fired on SC members on accident.https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/610050008422547486/820766392881643540/unknown.png Fortunately, the misunderstanding was cleared.https://steamcommunity.com/groups/catgopherindustries#announcements/detail/1644252410855326812 On the 9th and 13th, KAX and FOXCBM disbanded, respectively.https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/610050008422547486/820766711556079656/unknown.pnghttps://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/610050008422547486/820766983548960778/unknown.png However, on the 13th, KAX is reinstated solely to provide asylum for ex-FOXCBM members.https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/610050008422547486/820767365661982731/unknown.png Furthermore, the next day FOXCBM was revived, this time with a new leader.https://steamcommunity.com/groups/United_Legion/announcements/detail/2995333111370884114https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/610050008422547486/820765583942615052/unknown.png
===The Beginning of the End===
Because of foreign threats becoming more prevalent, CatGopher98 and Guppito reinstate the Guardians of UTC (∪) to protect the server from possible invasions on the 29th.https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/610050008422547486/820767912225931274/unknown.png On May 1, 2018, FOXCBM plans were found, which indicated a possible attack on the UTC server. Therefore, C.G.I. and ∪ planned a joint operation in case of such an attack. The battle plans were correct. C.G.I. pushed out the last of the Coalition forces, and they were forced to withdraw from the SCI servers on May 3rd, 2018.https://steamcommunity.com/groups/United_Legion/announcements/detail/1645380847058668823https://steamcommunity.com/groups/scimilitiaatsciservers/announcements/detail/2514579541913201676 However, instead of accepting defeat, they attempted to go on the offensive and invade UTC as a last-ditch effort to win the war.https://steamcommunity.com/groups/United_Legion/announcements/detail/3785717301377061032 The invasion began on the 5th, the same day that the SCI front was won and secured by C.G.I. forces.https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/610050008422547486/820768641720647691/unknown.png
===Collapse of the Coalition===
After C.G.I. and ∪ successfully defended against the Coalition attack on UTC, KAX became defeated on the 8th and disbanded for good on the 12th.https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/610050008422547486/820769203065323550/unknown.png The very same day, the instability of the Coalition became apparent. Due to internal conflicts, FOXCBM left the Coalition and Phil Swift, the leader of SDF, stated that SDF was independent now and even considered disbanding the Coalition. Tensions began to rise between the two former allies, to the point where FOX (formerly FOXCBM) declared war on SDF on the 13th.https://steamcommunity.com/groups/United_Legion/announcements/detail/3785717301394406570 However, they quickly resolved their issues and agreed to be peaceful.https://steamcommunity.com/groups/United_Legion/announcements/detail/3785717301394533467 Due to the collapse of the Coalition, C.G.I. offered peace to them. However, after accepting the offering, they claimed that they were victorious over C.G.I. on the 14th, which caused C.G.I. to go back to war with them.https://steamcommunity.com/groups/United_Legion/announcements/detail/3785717301394623866https://steamcommunity.com/groups/United_Legion/announcements/detail/3785717301399018214 After more battles against the hopeless Coalition, C.G.I. offered peace once again on June 7, 2018. The Coalition finally agreed without trying to find any loopholes, and on the next day, the war finally officially came to an end.https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/610050008422547486/820770658635743252/unknown.pnghttps://steamcommunity.com/groups/United_Legion/announcements/detail/1644258118068539078
==Results of the War==
Although ultimately it resulted in peace, the impact of the war was devastating for the Coalition's side. KAX and the Militia were defeated beyond repair, and the Coalition had to withdraw from their home servers some months after due to tensions with the toxic SCI Staff reaching a boiling point. However, they didn't succeed on the offensive after C.G.I., and the Guardians of UTC successfully defended against them. Furthermore, System Core and FKAP left the Coalition, and the remaining two member-states became increasingly resentful of each other. On C.G.I.'s side, not much misfortune happened. They gained control over SCI servers and became more powerful. The instability between FOX and SDF would set the stage for the next war, the Coalition Civil War.