1982

== Amar-Bh'matan War ==
=== Battle of the Jakar Straits ===
In the winter of 1982, armed with a larger navy and Adamari supplied ships, the Amar navy engaged in a successful search and destroy mission outside the Jakar Straits, disabling a number of Bh'matan costal vessels, before isolating the Bh'matan destroyer fleet from port. After a fierce battle, the Bh'matan destroyer fleet, representing most of its naval presence, was sunk. The Amari navy lost two corvettes and suffered heavy damage to a destroyer, but otherwise the battle was considered a total victory. This victory in the beginning of the year gave Amar operating naval control over the much of the Bh'matan coastline, isolating Bh'matan supplies and shipping from its Southern enclave. However Bh'matan air assets and anti-naval missiles prevented the Amari navy from crossing into the Azul Sea and gaining unrestricted naval control. While Amari ships were successful in intercepting and destroying a number of Bh'matan supply ships, they did not intercept naval assets from other countries, including a very significant number of FVRC ekranocraft and supply ships, traveling along pre-declared supply routes. The number, and frequency of these supply ships hinted at an overwhelming amount of material aid being transfered to Bh'mata. 
=== Bh'mata Prepares Against Amphibious Invasion ===
Following the Battle of the Jakar Straits, Bh'matan military intelligence observed a build up of Amari naval landing assets, as well as a Adamari led training effort on amphibious operations. Radio chatter and satellite imagery corroborated a significant build up of landing craft and marine forces to launch a naval invasion in the Bh'matan south. This promoted a quick mobilization of Bh'matan assets for costal defence, as well as an evacuation of critical personnel from the Southern enclave and vulnerable costal areas. 
=== Battle of the Obsidian Flats ===
Following the withdrawal of a portion of Bh'matan frontline reserves to support the costal defence, the extent of the Amari ruse was uncovered. The amphibious assault operation was a deception, upon further review, Bh'matan intelligence analysts were able to discover that landing craft and military assets being prepared were actually inflatable or wooden replicas, with radio chatter made from volunteers to replicate Amari divisions. The ruse was discovered only after Bh'matan forces were deployed to the coast, and just as Amari forces launched an ambitious counter-assault. The Battle of the Obsidian Flats took place along the Northeastern front, a rocky, obsidian rich desert near the border with Kalmo known as the Obsidian Flats, where a section of the Bh'matan front lines was especially thin and had a disproportionate number of its reserves redeployed to costal defence. Having built up an assault force in secret, the Amaris launched a blistering surprise attack, taking heavy casualties, but able to penetrate through initial Bh'matan defences. The battle seemed like a Amari victory, until Bh'matan MSABs and close air support were quickly redeployed to support the faltering front line. The Bh'matan forces arrived hours after sunset in the dead of night and quickly began to reinforce the frontline until, suddenly, after the MSBAs and close air support was fully engaged, power failed across the battlefield. F1 Liberators began to rain down on the battlefield as pilots did their best to eject. MSABs were rendered lifeless, with many pilots forcibly pulled out and bayoneted by advancing Amari soldiers, other MSABs were doused in petrol and lit on fire, illuminated a chaotic and pitch black battlefield, devoid of any electric lighting. With a lack of lighting soldiers fought a grueling fight, often engaging in close quarters firefights or even bayonet combat. By the time dawn broke, the Bh'matan forces were dead, captured or in retreat, Amari forces made a gradual advance, but were limited by their own lack of functioning vehicles. Over 100 MSABs were destroyed or captured and several dozen F1 Liberators were crashed along the desert floor. This is the first known use of the Adamari developed Blackout EMP technology.
=== Renewal of Bh'matan Assault ===
While Amar and Adamar celebrated the success at the Obsidian Flats and Jakar Straits, Bh'matan forces unexpectedly renewed their assault. Although stymied and pushed back near the Obsidian Flats, Bh'matan forces began advancing on all other fronts. Supported by an unexpected number of MSABs, F1 Liberators and CAS assets, rocket and missile artillery and other high quality conventional equipment, Bh'matan forces broke through multiple points in the Amari lines. Well fortified Amar defensive positions were shelled continuously with artillery and SCUD missiles, while MSAB equipped ground troops, supported by significant air coverage took over swaths of more Amari territory. Bh'matan military intelligence, likely aided by FVRC advisors, quickly identified targets of opportunity which were bombed by FVRC supplied bombers. The assault did see several accidents occur, as Bh'matan pilots and operators with only a minimal amount of training, accidentally crashed planes and damaged their own MSABs. However, a number of what is suspected to be volunteer FVRC pilots made up the bulk of the special equipment operators, and with a few setbacks, the assault was successful. 
=== Results ===
Amari forces have won the naval war and struck a serious victory against Bh'matan forces, shattering the view of MSAB superiority, and making significant gains on the Northern front. However, despite these successes, Amar was not expecting the amount of military equipment Bh'mata had been supplied with, allowing them to fuel a well supported and coordinated ground and aerial assault. The advance eventually stalled, outstripping its supply lines and running into reorganized Amari defensive lines. Bh'mata has consolidated territory along the western coast and several oil fields in the country's interior. International observers have questioned Bh'mata's ability to continue to sustain its operations, with most of its forces pushed beyond the range of easy resupply and maintenance, and an open question if they will continue to receive the same deluge of military supplies into the future. Amar forces have reestablished their defence lines, and claim naval superiority, but are otherwise reeling from the Bh'matan assault. The focus on longer term training operations seem to have backfired during the unexpected sudden Bh'matan attack. While some estimate that the Amaris might be able to make a counteroffensive, moral and troop cohesion is low, and, with the exception of the Battle of the Obsidian Flats, the momentum of the war is on the side of the Bh'matans. Both Bh'matan and Amari diplomats have agreed to a temporary ceasefire, and preliminary discussion to see if a peace agreement can be reached. 
=== Hadaran Activists Petition for Independence ===
The Hadaran people are a small Akashka-Dravus regional ethnic group populating the coast between Amar and Bh'mata. Historically a stateless people who have faced different levels of repression under both Amari and Bh'matan governments, Hadaran activists see the recent conflict as an opportunity to make a play for independence. Both Bh'mata and Amar used a number of Hadarans in militia companies, and it is believed this may have facilitated a transfer of military equipment into the hands of independence activists. Most of the Hadaran historic region, known as Hadar, is occupied by Bh'matan forces after their recent advance, though some regions remain under Amari military control. Both Bh'mata and Amar have historically discounted any talk of the creation of an independent Hadar, though the current precarious control of the region has afforded a greater international focus on Hadaran demands. 
=== Kalmo Perspective ===
Kalmo has largely done its best to remain unentangled from the ongoing conflict. Even during its period of colonial administration, Kalmo fostered close relations with the majority Akashka-Dravus Bh'matan Kingdom, but since the Bh'matan Mardari revolution it has refused to recognize the Bh'matan government, and routinely criticizes them for the treatment of their religious population. The people of Kalmo have also had a historically tense relationship with the Cyclic Amari government, and seen the region as a troublesome outlier in the otherwise predominantly Akashka-Dravian Azulian population. The Kalmo government shares the most in common with the Hadaran people, but is also warry of outwardly supporting a separatist movement, given their own fear of domestic ethnic separatist groups. 
=== Pretval Perspective ===
As a apartheid state run by a United Province descended minority population, Pretval has done its best to isolate itself from Azulian affairs, instead prioritizing domestic stability. While having tense relations with neighboring Amar, historically neither has pursued territorial claims on the other, and Pretval has no desire for territorial expansion. However, the recent success of Bh'mata's invasion into Amar has caused significant concern amongst the Pretvalian government as a disruption to the status quo. While preferring to remain neutral, Pretvalian military intervention may be sparked if they fear a collapse of Amar, and further advances by Bh'mata. 
== International ==
=== AIS Mission Proposal in Duadan Fails ===
After months of planning, the proposed AIS peacekeeping mission failed to reach an agreement after a series of disagreements between FVRC and Adamari representatives about the extent of the mission and recognition for states in Southeastern Azul and the extent of Duadanian territory. Coalition representatives expressed disappointment in the failed mission, and international observers have warned that the humanitarian situation will continue to deteriorate without security assistance. In the absence of the AIS mission, FVRC officials announced a smaller COVEC observation mission in the region, though lacking the authority, funding and equipment that the AIS mission would've provided. Similarly, Adamar has sent small numbers of peacekeeping forces to Bazna and the PBEA, nominally for the purposes of domestic security, the peacekeepers have accompanied both Baznan and PBEA forces in seizing territory and mining facilities in Northern Duadan, prompting international condemnation. 
=== Monsters of Alberca ===
For two years forces from the the PBEA and the Republic of Calahora have been locked in a stalemate within the ruined city of Alberca, engaging in brutal street by street fighting, with thousands displaced from the city, and others trapped with little access to food or medicine. However in a surprise change to the status quo, PBEA forces began a hasty withdrawal from the city center, ordering all international media, and civilians to evacuate as well. Initially seen as a capitulation by the PBEA, Calahoran forces advanced triumphantly into the city, raising the Calahoran flag over ruined city streets. However, as the last of the PBEA troops withdrew, inhuman howling was heard across the city. Dozens of alaunus infected mutated abominations, with robotic augmentation and control systems grafted on to their bodies, began to rush through the streets, tearing apart Calahoran soldiers and any civilians left in the city. It has been assessed that the PBEA was able to receive a supply of Project Savrog creatures and their associated handlers and researchers from Tisorzag exiles. Calahoran militia forces attempted to resist, but lack of training and the unexpected arrival of the Savrog creatures led to a quick route of Calahora from the city. PBEA forces reentered the city, detonating explosive charges in many of the Savrog creatures to eliminate them and recapturing a handful of others. The PBEA has shocked international observers and been widely condemned, yet have succeeded in securing Alberca. 
=== Rosnov 'Pacification' Campaign Completes ===
In what has been described as a textbook example of war crimes and ethnic cleansing, Rosnov military forces have successfully eliminated organized resistance in the territory previously known as the Empire of Azul. Rosnov forces have been widely condemned for a callus disregard for collateral damage and for reports of excessive abuse of civilians in the region by members of the military. Gen. Ramzan Mladić has claimed the pacification process against the bandits and warlords in the former Empire of Azul has been a complete success. 
=== Lalian Conservative Prime Minister Forms Government ===
After weeks of negotiation, Conservative Leader Giovanni Cossiga successfully formed government and assumed the role of Prime Minister. Forming a coalition made up of Corinite Democrats, the Brotherhood of Lalia, Gods Will, along with a confidence and supply agreement from the Golden Spear. Giovanni is considered a competent administrator and technocrat, with a priority on economic development, and good relationships with many Peronosti government officials, he is well liked internationally, and is in favour of further cooperation with the coalition. However skeptics are unsure of how long he will be able to maintain his fractured government, especially when the support of the Golden Spear is needed during critical votes, as Golden Spear members have already stated they will not vote in favour of extending Coalition military bases. 
=== Kalmo President Augustus Goudjil Sweeps Reelection ===
In an unsurprising result, given his national popularity, Augustus Goudjil has won reelection in a landslide, with his Sacred Union Nation Party similarly increasing their majority within the Chamber of Deputies and Federal Senate. While his opponents have criticized his religious nationalist rhetoric and party policy, and suppression of democratic values and minority rights, he has presided over a period of dramatic economic growth and development. This has been both a result of domestic mobilization, and foreign investment from COVEC and the Vanguardist Development Bank. His party has also ridden high on a wave of nationalist fervor sparked by the collapse of colonial Tisorzag, and the 1981 terrorist attack by the Accen Liberation Front. 
=== Kalmo Military Strikes ALF Targets in Motru ===
In retaliation for the 1981 ALF bombing in Kitanda, the Kalmo air force launched strikes on several militia bases that Kalmo has claimed were being operated by the Accen Liberation Front, a ethnic terrorist group that has been prominent in establishing the state of Motru, and also seeks to incorporate neighbouring majority Accen territory within Kalmo. President Makuza of Motru has denounced the strikes as a violation of its sovereignty, and stated that it has no connection to the ALF or its actions. A handful of MPs of the ruling Sacred Union National Party, along with the ultra-nationalist National Purpose party have even advocated annexation of Motru, although this appears to not be seriously considered by President Goudjil or the majority of his government. 
=== Contoso PC Enters Market ===
Developed by Getzi CEO Gideon Wells, the Contoso PC has entered the market, with sales mostly in Getzi, but plans to expand to markets in Sorbia, Ardenica and Revachol. Heralded as a revolution in the field of personal computing, the computer has generated excitement from computer hobbyists and programmers, though many within the business community suggest that it is nothing more than a toy, with no real practical use. 
=== Cartel Violence Expands Across Anzia and Zheph ===
Fueled by profits from the illicit delameran trade, cartels in both Anzia and Zheph have expanded their control and international influence. While the spread of delameran and other drugs is becoming increasingly global, profits are primarily driven by buyers in Perinost and the FVRC. 
== Coalition ==
=== Aveen Officially Joins the Coalition ===
Following on her campaign promise in the 1981 election, Prime Minister Michelle Roland has filed a formal request for Coalition membership, which has been accepted by Perinost, Kenshi and Dytov. While Aveen already have strong bilateral security and economic arrangements with Perinost, Coalition will increase their presence in international affairs. 
=== King Everett III Begins Royal Tour in Mesa and Gard ===
Seeking to strengthen royal ties with its former colonies and commonwealth dominions, Aveenian King Everett III, began a tour of Mesa and Gard. Extra security precautions were taken in response to the Amar/Bh'matan war in Northwestern Azul, but the King successfully landed in the Mesa capital of Lukan to be greeted by crowds of cheering royalists. 
=== Perinost Proposes AIS Observer Mission and Sanctions Against Batavia ===
After the recent seizure by the Perinosti Coast of another Batavian smuggling vessel, transporting illegal weapons and drugs, the Clements administration has filed a motion to establish an naval observation mission of Batavia, to monitor illegal smuggling, and to issue broad sanctions against the rogue country, especially targeting military equipment and chemical, nuclear and biological materials that are possible to weaponize. 
=== Terrorist Attack Kills 309 on Air Kenshi flight ===
On a domestic commercial flight from Fukui to Soto-ishi, Air Kenshi Flight 281 experienced an explosion midflight, which destroyed the passenger jet and killed all on board. Lagrimas de Olvido has taken credit for the attack. The attack is the deadliest terrorist attack in Kenshi's history, and the government has begun to issue stricter airline protocols to increase security, and promised a swift crackdown on terrorist activity. 
=== Kenshi Vessel Intercepted Off Coast of Dombrad ===
A Kenshi research vessel the ISV Ishimura, owned by a subsidiary of biotech firm Niponetics, has been spotted by international media sailing from the coast of Dombrad, in violation of the interational quarantine of the Dombrad Exclusion Zone. While BVPU coast guard vessels were in proximity, they declined to engage in pursuit, and instead let it sail towards Kenshi. 
=== Perinost Announces the X-1337 Wyvern ===
In it's first public flight of the highly classified stealth bomber, the Perinosti Secretary of Defence as well as the Chief of the Defence Staff showed a select group of reporters the highly classified X-1337 Wyvern, stealth bomber. While many of its details are classified, it is known to be the most expensive single plane in the Perinosti air force, and aside from the FVRC Helicarriers, the most expensive aerial vehicle on Al'ard. 
== FVRC ==
=== Rousuf Al'Rakia - State of the Commonwealth ===
In this post-election State of the Commonwealth address, Chairman Al'Rakia has promised three major points for the next five years: One; contain the spread of religious and monarchist extremism around the world, Rakia assures the nation that Bh'Mata will not be allowed to fall into the madness of religious terror and monarchist oppression, he promises Victory in the Bh'Matan war, as well as a from committment to confront religious extremism wherever else it exists (with some not at all subtle insinuations about Esmeld). Two; a new renaissance of economic growth coming out of the Great Oil Recession, the economy will be more efficient, more prosperous, and more resilient than ever, with greater diversification at home, and greater trade with allies abroad. Three; the standard of living in the FVRC will rise significantly, new technology including the VicNet will expand the standard of living for FVRC citizens, also for the first time ever, the government will guarantee the union rights of the working class, and the state will ensure that no FVRC citizen goes hungry or homeless.
=== COVEC Observer Mission Launched in Duadan ===
Following the failure of the AIS mission following the dispute with Adamar, FVRC officials have instead launched a COVEC based observation mission in the Southeast Duadan, and territory claimed by Rosnov and Marshall Molvok. While significantly smaller in scope than the originally planned AIS mission, and lacking the force capacity to engage with hostile forces, the Observer mission, primarily supplied by Kalmo and led by FVRC commanders, has taken a presence in the region, documenting severe human rights abuses and providing limited humanitarian assistance to fleeing civilians. The Rosnov government has issued a diplomatic protest to the COVEC for an infringement of their territory, and accused the mission of espionage and aiding terrorists. While Rosnov authorities have largely denied entry to Rosnov territory to mission personnel, they have not fired on any COVEC members thus far. 
=== FVRC WarCon Level 3 (National Ready Alert) Declared in Response to Esmeld Killings ===
Following the execution of five teenage boys from the FVRC by Esmeldi religious authorities, the FVRC military has been placed at WarCon Level 3, a heightened state of readiness. Divisions have been mobilized along the border, and air patrols have been frequent. Esmeld has thus far refused to issue any apology for the killing of the teenagers they still claim were spies, and instead demanded FVRC apologies for a blatant act of espionage and religious desecration. 
=== A Dozen Esmeldi Spies Arrested in the FVRC Under TRAITOR Act ===
In what is assumed to be retaliation for the execution of their citizens, FVRC security services have announced the arrest of a dozen men and women they claim to be Esmeldi spies. The government of Esmeld denies this, and calls for the rights of the prisoners to be respected and them to be transferred to Esmeldi territory. 
=== Delameran Use Increases Within FVRC ===
Fueled by small smuggling ships crossing the Raelic Sea from Zheph, use of delameran has increasingly spread throughout the FVRC, with cities such as Bouldad, Adhair, and Tanaybi becoming epicentres of the drug trade. 
== Adamar ==
=== Bazna-PBEA Cooperate, Forces Push into Duadan ===
General Kadé Lee of Bazna and Administrator Alexander Denikin of the PBEA have agreed to recognize each others territory and cease hostilities. Both states have welcomed small numbers of Adamri peacekeepers, and conducted incursions into Northern Duadan, seizing villages, mines and other infrastructure in the region. Fighting has been sporadic with local militias in the area, one Adamari peacekeeper has been reported killed by enemy fire. President Alexis Cadero has expressed his outrage at the violation of Duadanian sovereignty, and has called for international support and an AIS mission to secure the country and expel foreign militias and invaders. 
=== Explosion in Skalan Kills 34 ===
In a recent spillover of violence from the Helman civil war, Helmand insurgents detonated an explosive in a marketplace within the Skalan border city of Korenetshi. Adamari police from the Korenetshi Special Police DIstrict (KSPD) initially arrested a dozen local Skalan nationalists for the explosion, despite a lack of evidence, sparking significant anger from the local Skalan population. The men were only released, (with evidence of a heavy police beating), after the Helmand Liberation Front (HLF) claimed credit for the attack. The group has claimed the is retaliation for Skalan and Adamari support for the Southern Alliance. International observers have criticized the government for its heavy handed police policy, and the fact that it is predominately the Skalan minority population that suffers from the spillover of the civil war. The KSPD is made up of Adamari nationalists and veterans from the Skalan war, as hated by the local Skaln population as they are beloved by the growing Adamari community. 
=== Justice Minister Recants In Surprise Interview with the Emperor ===
After the shocking reveal of his anti-Monarchist sentiments in a leaked audio tape, Justice Minister Carl Falk has participated in a live televised interview with the Emperor himself. Throughout the course of the interview, a jittery and seemingly manic Carl Falk expressed his devotion to the emperor and his sincere apologies for his statements, which were taken out of context and in no way reflected his true feelings toward the empire. After a long but positive interview, Falk concluded that while other countries with weaker leadership might depend on corrupt and unreliable so-called representative government, the Empire of Adamar had been led ably by the Emperor and his father, noting the deep religious signficance they held, and the success the Empire has recently enjoyed, rising from a subservient state of Skallan to a predominant world power through the leadership of the Imperial dynasty. While some international observers and democratic advocates have expressed skepticism about this interview, despite his odd mannerisms, experts have found no evidence of torture or coerced behaviour during the interview. Falk seems to genuinely mean the things that he has said. Nationalists across the Empire praised the interview, and the wisdom of the Emperor for correcting Falk's misspoken statements. 
== Headlines ==
=== Coalition ===
==== Perinost ====
- Liberal Federation Party Takes Control of House and Senate in Midterms
==== Kenshi ====
- Crown Prince
=== East Ardenican Pact ===
==== Pontus ====
- Chancellor Theonis Welfig announces $500 million in aid to Amar
- Corinite man lynched in Skophos for disrespecting the Emperor, international community raises concern over religious minority rights
==== Zarbo ====
- President Tav Yarrik wins reelection with 89% of vote after government arrests primary political rival, protests are suppressed
==== Ingenia ====
- Helmand Liberation Front militants stopped trying to cross border, 6 killed in gun fight with border security
==== North Abermia ====
- 12 soldiers are executed by firing squad for illegal smuggling of weapons to militant groups in North Helmand
==== Inner Abermia ====
- Prime Minister Roh Soon's National Liberal Party prepares for 1983 election parliamentary elections
=== COVEC ===
==== Durania/Volta ====
- Governments hold joint summit to announce new border policy to avoid further accidents like the one that sparked last year's gunfight
==== Volta ====
- Troops placed on alert on Lalian border
==== Zheph ====
- Prime Minister Vjosa Rama survives government no-confidence vote, promises she will continue to serve
==== Savia ====
- Announces the sending of $1 billion worth of military equipment to Bh'mata, including volunteer forces
==== Veras ====
- Coast Guard fires on United Alban fishing trawlers in contested waters. No casualties.
==== United Province ====
- Serial killer in Leerdam kills fifth victim. Police have no leads.
=== Misc ===
==== Oreia ====
- 128 die in lava flows during traditional pilgrimage to Mount Kojin, the government has praised their sacrifice.
==== Batavia ====
- The test of a ballistic missile, believed to be designed to carry a nuclear warhead, failed, with the missile exploding soon after takeoff.