Important Events

## The Battle of Bremen, March 14 2052

A decisive victory won by 14th United Nations Army led by Maja Kaminska over Democratic Council forces consisting of the 9th Russian Army and 3rd German army, led by Andrei Kopsnov. Fighting a rearguard action turned into decisive action, the Battle of Bremen allowed Coalition forces to regroup and reorganize for the subsequently successful German Campaign of 2052. In this battle, Maja successfully shattered a powerful Oblique Formation and center push, through decisive use of her sword units and cavalry.

## The Death of Dylan Kirby, December 26 2056

The death of Dylan Kirby came shortly after the end of the Third Great War. In a funeral attended by his closest friends, politicians, along with no small amount of his offspring, many considered this to be the start of a new era. Controversy surrounded the fact that the funeral wasn't a state funeral, and that it was held on foreign territory, and for this reason was viewed as some sort of conspiracy by a decent amount of the American populace.

## The Galapagos Bargain, March 14 2038

The Galapagos Bargain was an operation only known by the higher echelons of West Caribbean Authority and a select few other important figures. Aimed at striking a secret alliance between the Galapagos Islands and the West Caribbean Company, Jorge Alvarez initiated this move due to the growing instability of Indonesia and the rising presence of Black League Pirates. Wanting to ensure that the Black League did not take over Indonesia, he deemed that it was necessary to talk face to face with the Pirate Lord of the Galapagos, Scott Johnson. Although initially a difficult conversation, the two of them eventually saw eye to eye and agreed to an temporary alliance.

## The Battle for the Galapagos, June 18 2034

The Battle of the Galapagos saw the Colombian government take military action against the Pirates of the Galapagos, who had settled on the islands after a general evacuation order had been released. SIx months passed, and the colony had grown populous without showing signs of weakening. Presented with an ultimatum to vacate immediately, 4,000 Pirates of the Galapagos chose instead to stay behind and defend what they saw as their new home, led by Duncan Heyward himself. Although strategically costly, the victory of the Pirates on this day proved monumental for introducing what is now know as the Second Age of Piracy.

## The Invasion of Qingdao, August 15, 2034

The invasion of Qingdao was part of the larger Shandong Campaign, seeking to create a stronghold in China as a foothold for launching further offensives into the Chinese mainland. The Invasion of Qingdao was especially important for securing Qingdao as a supply hub for the Shandong province, and was also the most contested point during the Naval Invasions of Shandong, due to false beliefs of a relatively uncontested naval landing and air superiority. However, ultimately the invasion succeeded and Shandong was controlled by the Chinese Democratic Forces by the 20th of August.

## The Blue Danubian Picnic, August 23 2044

The Blue Danubian picnic was a diplomatic meeting between Henry Dong, leader of the Russian Democratic Forces in Siberia, and the Twin Monarchs of Hungary, Zsofia and Rozsi Szocs. Henry sought recognition from Hungary, which he surmised might be enough for other western countries to likewise recognize him, which he hoped would eventually lead to aid for his nation against the Russian Nationalists. The meeting, which took place with cold sandwiches and prosecco, unfortuantely did not yield the results that Henry was desiring.

## The American Plague, January 2, 2042 to March 3, 2043

The American Plague was a devastating virus that struct the West Coast of the United States, killing millions and displacing tens of millions more. It quickly became an international crisis and was considered to be the most devastating event int he all of the history of the United States, threatening to collapse the entire state. Due to the plague, it was said that Southern California could never return to how it was ever again.

## The Moscow Protest, June 12 2043

The Moscow protest consisted of three million protestors from Henry's United Front Party, protesting not only the Authoritarian Russian government which had been in power for many years, but also the actions of the West, which have thoroughly isolated Russia from the rest of the international community and led to difficult times in the recent decades. The protest, although initial intentions of being peaceful, quickly devolved into a full on urban warfare in Moscow once an assassin tried to kill Henry, which eventually led to the declaration of the Winter Revolution.

## The Cultural Revitalization, 2032 to 2052

Perhaps the most momentous movement in recent human history, the Cultural Revitalization consists of a worldwide appreciation and return to past histories and former unions, an inherently nationalistic movement that also sparked extensive political conflicts all around the world. For many countries it overcame century long borders and feuds between populaces and formed a bridge between them, and for others simply resulted in a conflict for a new political system. Nevertheless, the most extensive effect of the Cultural Revitalization is a new outlook on culture around the world, as people from all around the world no longer see the past as necessarily, the past.

## The Founding of ALPINE, February 20, 2031

The founding of ALPINE consisted not only of the construction of a secret facility high in the Swiss ALPS, but also of the recruitment of scientists around the world, in building an elaborate network of connections that allowed ALPINE to thrive and function. Jeremiah Jones, the founder of ALPINE, sought to use the facility for the betterment of mankind.

## Anicka's Cocaine Heist, July 28, 2036

After having gained the sufficient skills and intelligence to do so, alongside realizing she didn't have enough money in the long term, Anicka Konvicka performs a daring heist to secure a large amount of cocaine in order to help fund her journeys. After tricking a group of cocaine dealers aboard the stolen Colombian cruiser La Fortuna, Anicka was able to escape with 20kg of Cocaine after having thoroughly destroyed their entire cruiser through a homemade bomb, eventually beginning her legacy as the "Fox of the Pacific."

## The Invasion of Anchorage, January 1st, 2052

The Invasion of Anchorage would be the first strategic move in the Third Great War, which was the prelude to the overall Russian campaign in Canada. The invasion itself involved a large amount of Soviet Marines, intending to spearhead a path for the 14th, 15th, and 17th Battalions to make a beachhead in Alaska. The invasion itself was supported by a small amount of Naval armaments and Air Fighters, to ensure relative shock and secrecy. This successful invasion would not only boost Russian morale however, but also the morale of Americans and Canadians who now have a common cause to stand against.

## The Assassination of Richard Fleur, December 30, 2036

Spurred on by the death of Maria Song, Anicka's closest friend and mentor in the Pacific, Anicka decides to enact revenge on her killer, Richard Fleur, by not only killing him herself but also bringing down his entire faction. After allying with Santiago Alvarez and promising to use her Heart of the Sea to destroy the Warren Islands Fleet, Anicka personally led an entourage of men to kill Richard Fleur herself, eventually doing so and breaking the power of the Warren Islands forever, as well as empowering the Cook Islands to a regional hegemony in the area.

## The Troubled Days of Mexico, March 12 to December 30, 2034

The Troubled Days was a period of time in Mexico where political violence was common between the three main contending parties of Mexico, between the Nationalists, Falangists, and Socialists. Gang warfare was common during this period of time, and internal instability was rampant. This event directly transitioned into the Mexican Civil War in December of 2034, due to the simple fact that because skirmishes and gang warfare had become so common that hundreds of thousands had already been armed and mobilized to fight each other.

## German Crossing of the River Rhine, January 14 to April 25, 2052

Stemming from the failure to produce sufficient naval landing craft, the German Army found itself unable to effectively cross the now flooded Dutch countryside, having to contend with temporary measures that ultimately failed due to staunch Allied resistance. This delay in securing the Netherlands caused the Germany Army to stall and lose momentum, who could not invade properly through Belgium due to the massive concentration of Allied defenses. It was only after four months that the Germans were able to cross and begin a proper campaign in Belgium.

## Reformation of the Army of the United Nations, 2034 to 2052

After decades long perceptions of being weak, ineffective and indecisive, extensive legislation passed in 2034 that completely overhauled the Army of the United Nations, turning it into a separate entity that was self sustainable and was more committed to intervention around the world. Beginning its success into Mexico, earning invaluable experience and reputation, and Army of the United Nations would continue to expand even past the Third Great War, as volunteers from all around the world swelled their ranks.