Free Nevara

### Located

Altis, Bystrica, Chernarus, Colombia, Leskovets, Lythium, Tanoa, Takistan, United Sahrani

### Equipment

Western-bloc, Soviet, Eastern-bloc (limited service)

### Enemies

(State opponents) Australia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States
(Non-state opponents) Armed Civilians Amendment

**Free Nevara** is a self-proclaimed coalition of states in both The Americas as well as various regions in Europe in the Awtoh-verse. Free Nevara was founded in 1995, with its first main territories being claimed in Eastern Europe.

The group is designated as a terrorist group primarily by the *United Nations Security Council*, *NATO,* the *United States*, *Russia* and other countries *(See enemies)*. Its sovereignty is only recognised by the Buhriz Movement. The group is well-known for its robberies, kidnappings, hostage-taking and attacks on civil infrastructure.

## History

### 1995 - 2010

#### Second Chechen War

The group was briefly involved in the Second Chechen War, fighting against the Russian Federation. Details regarding their involvement remain unknown, although it is speculated that leaders of Free Nevara met with Buhriz Movement advisors during this time.

#### Pre-September 11 Attacks

Prior to the September 11 attacks, the group engaged mainly in bank robberies and kidnapping. Although acting as an organised group, tracing these crimes to the group was almost impossible due to way the crimes were carried out.

A car bombing in a residential area in Chernarus on 27 June 1998 is suspected to have been carried out by the group.

#### Reaction to September 11 Attacks

As a result of the September 11 attacks, the group was designated a terrorist group by the United States. This designation did not affect much, since attention was focused mainly on Al-Qaeda during this time. The group continued to operate as per normal.

On 12 November 2002, an attempted suicide bombing attempt in Kaliningrad was stopped by FSB members. Russia joined the United States in designating Free Nevara as a terrorist group following this incident.

On 7 May 2005, Private Military Companies (PMCs) were reportedly hired to train the group. The exact list of PMCs that trained the group is not known, and records remain difficult to find.

### 2011 - present

#### Boston Marathon bombing involvement

Free Nevara was reportedly involved in the Boston Marathon bombing on 15 April 2013, having indoctrinated the Tsarnaev brothers years prior while they were Dagestan. However, no clear evidence exists to prove this aside from reports in the FSB database.

#### Le Port bombing

On 3rd January 2015, a car bomb was detonated in Malden's largest port, Le Port. Although no port workers were harmed in the bombing, a cargo ship was severely damaged in the bombing. The bombing cost an estimated 40 million USD in damages and delayed goods. Investigations did not find any suspects, and it is suspected that it may have been carried out by a lone wolf attacker affiliated with Free Nevara.

#### Chernarus 2017 Hostage Incident

On 24 August 2017, a cell of gang members belonging to the Free Nevara took multiple hostages in a grocery store. FSB units responded to the incident, and were able to secure the hostages and the grocery store with only 2 wounded. The remaining gang members retreated further into the town, where an empty house was used as a last stand attempt. Civilians were evacuated from the town in the following hour. Additional gang members attempted to reinforce their position, but were intercepted and eliminated. 2 hours after the initial incident, a Chernarussian convoy of BTR-60s and an IMR-2 arrived on the scene. The house was completely destroyed in the ensuing shootout. The home owner was fully compensated following the incident.

#### Concurrent Period (2021 - present)

A pressure cooker was detonated on Moscow square on 11 April 2021, causing about 58 wounded. The suspects were killed in a shootout with Moscow police shortly after the detonation. The incident caused widespread attention among Eastern countries, particularly Russia, which sought action against the group. An official campaign was declared on 13 April 2021, culminating in the 2021 War on Nevara.

## Structure

### Branches

#### Organisation

*Main article: Free Nevara Organisation*

The Free Nevara Organisation is the main branch of the Free Nevara. It acts as both paramilitary as well as security for important figures within Free Nevara. The Organisation is the main culprit behind most car bombings and acts of terror. Additionally, the Organisation receives equipment from the Buhriz Movement, while providing funds in exchange. Training is provided to the organisation by ex-military mercenaries or PMCs.

#### Society

*Main article: Free Nevara Society*

The Free Nevara Society is a mixed branch of the Free Nevara. It consists of members from the Ersa Gang, militiamen from the People's Militia of Nevara, paramilitaries from the Order of Nevara and security contractors from the Nevara Private Security. The branch is responsible for guerilla attacks, mass shootings and various acts of terror. The branch relies on bank robberies, hostage-taking as well as smuggling of goods and completing contracts to earn their funds.

## Arsenal

The group utilises equipment based on the region they're present in. Mainly, it consists of Western equipment such as M9 pistols, plate carriers and M16 rifles. However, equipment such as the RPG-7 and AKM are in widespread use as well, albeit only within certain branches.

Additional equipment is frequently bought by the group due to the extent of funds that they possess. The group is known to frequently buy equipment from the Buhriz Movement, especially equipment captured in their raids on security forces in the Middle East which may occasionally have heavy equipment.

The group is unable to operate heavy vehicles such as APCs, IFVs or MBTs effectively around the regions close to major countries. However, the group is known to be in possession of some heavy vehicles. Most of the vehicles observed thus far are similarly in the Buhriz Movement's arsenals, although vehicles from other origins have been observed.

At least 1 M1 Abrams tank was acquired by the group in 2020.

The group is confirmed to be in possession of at least 5 C-130s as of 2021.

### Equipment List

#### Small Arms

* AK derivatives
* AK-74M (limited service)
* FAL
* G17
* M16 derivatives
* M17
* M249
* M4A1
* M9
* MP5
* G3

#### Launchers and Support Weapons

* RPG-7
* SMAW

#### Transport Vehicles

* Datsun
* Hilux
* Golf
* Lada
* Land Rover
* KamAZ truck
* Offroad
* Van