Raid of Valkyries Base

**Raid of Valkyries Airbase** is a series of skirmishes between the Gra Valkas Empire and Japan Self Defense Forces. While originally Japan intends to make a straight attack to Valkyries Base, it turns into a series of dogfight above Malmund Mountains before proceeding to raid the Gra Valkas Airbase.

The battle was also a preparation for an upcoming operation, which led to the first joint mission between Second Civilization and Japan.

* 8th Army Commander Gaoggel
	+ Air Corps Commander Perth
* Lieutenant General Ouchida Kazuki

**Mu Army**
* 16 Antares fighters
* 32 Sirius light bombers
* 24 Vega twin-engine medium bombers

**Valkyries Defenses**
* 8th Corps
	+ 3rd Infantry Division
* 1 E-2C Hawkeye AWACS
* 12 F-15J Kai
* 15 F-2

**Mu Flash Sword Group Corps**
* 9th Squadron
* Over 80% of Valkyries Defenses destroyed

## Background

### Gra Valkas Empire

Following the decisive victory at Battle of Alue, the Gra Valkas Empire sets their sight at Kielseki after gaining intelligence about the town that becomes the heart of Mu. Intending to destroy the railways, the Gra Valkas Empire believe that by destroying Kielseki, the Empire will be able to secure the railways for their advantage.

### Mu

Following their defeat on Battle of Alue, Mu decide to withdraw their battle lines all the way to Kielseki with only one Corps ready to battle. The diplomat also requesting Japan's military assistance and in response, JSDF decide to send aid to secure Kielseki.

### Japan

After the failing negotiation on Leifor and the destruction of Japan's merchant vessel during Mu's Eastern Sea Incident, Japan officially declares war to the Gra Valkas Empire. In response, Japan dispatch the 7th Division led by Ouchida Kazuki to repel Gra Valkas.

## Battle

### The dogfight between JASDF and Gra Valkas Air Force

Gra-Valkas air force took off to attack and gain air superiority, protecting the ground forces. However, the Gra-Valkas squadrons were spotted by a Japanese E-2C Hawkeye early warning aircraft, which sent warnings to Mu and Japan units. 15 F-2 and 12 F-15J Kai engaged Gra-Valkas planes on the march. The advantage of speed, ability to fight out of sight, and advanced weapons help them quickly wipe out enemy squadrons without suffering any losses. Later F-2s continued to attack Valkyries Base.

### First Bombing Run

The JSDF bombing run decimated more than 80% of the base, neutralizing almost all of defenses and air force, nearly reducing the base into complete ruins. Gaoggel, Perth and other officers were shocked to see that a Japanese aircraft were able to accurately bombard anti-aircraft guns, radars, runways, hangars, etc. from very high altitude with moderate numbers of bombs. In addition, the Japanese preferred to bombard the radar stations also surprised them, because they realized that the opponent they were facing understood very well the concept of modern warfare.

### Second Bombing Run

Japan succeed in conducting the first bombing run, while Gra Valkas is assessing the damage, Mu Flash Sword Group Corps, led by Captain Nagee saw the smoke and radio all of his units that this is the blessing for them. Gaining confidence, he ordered all pilots to launch an attack.

With most of air defenses destroyed saved for the mobile defenses that are in the garage, the 8th Army fell into panic while following shortly after F-2 completed their bombing run, Mu's squadrons arrived to conduct a second run to soften base defenses further.

## Aftermath

### Gra Valkas Empire

The 4th Armored Division, unaware of the base is being raided by Japan-Mu Coalition was left isolated. Because of no aircraft support, the division noticed something amiss after Japan ambushes them at Malmund Mountains that Gra Valkas Air Force has not made their pass.

Despite the vulnerability of base if any attacks came after, Gaoggel still tried his best to make the base looked good in order to welcome Crown Prince Gal Cabal who gonna visited the base soon.

### World Union

On the side of the World Union, Japan proceeded to move into ground operations. Deploying 10 Type-10 MBTs, they set up defense perimeter to slow down the 4th Armored Division while preparing another defense perimeter at Kielseki Plains.

The victory of Japan in the battle, followed by the Battle of Malmund Mountains afterwards, encouraged the spirit of resistance of the countries in the Second Civilization Area, leading to their cooperation in the Capture of Valkyries Base.