Operation Crossbones

2 September 2017 - 10 March 2018

**Subject:** Military Intervention of the Chernarussian island of Napf

## **Situation:**

### **The Russian and UK alliance**

After the fallout of the 2014 Brexit vote, and increasingly hostile foreign policy from EU Member states, a sociopolitical fault-line developed between the UK and Europe, rendering a feeling of isolation and hostility. This all came to a head after the 2016 US election, where relations between the UK and the US broke down to an irreparable state. Intelligence sharing and military cooperation halted, leaving the UK to fend for itself

Now isolated and alone, the UK sought to cultivate further Russian investment into the economy. From 2016 - 2017 the UK and Russia signed various trade and research agreements, all culminating in the mutual defense pact of 2017 whereby Russia and he UK committed to joint defense of their interests abroad.

### **Civilian unrest and nationalist extremism**

After the 2014 conflict in Ukraine, the ethnic Russian population of the Chernarussian island of Napf has been facing increasing hostility from native Chernarussian citizens, primarily motivated by anger towards the Federations expansionist doctrine. In early 2017 there were a number of pro-Chernorussian rallies which often resulted in brutal attacks of the ethnic Russian citizens and in some cases resulting in deaths of innocent bystanders.

### **Napf intervention**

In late 2017, in a surprise press release, the Russian Government confirmed that they were taking steps to protect the ethnic Russian population of Napf. A joint Russian - UK task force, designated Task force Reaper, was mobilized to begin an invasion of the region. The UK contributed elements of the 16 Air Assault brigade and the 3 Commando brigade who specialize in airborne and maritime operations. Russia committed elements of the MSV (mechanized infantry) and RVA (artillery) to counter the Chernorussian armored elements.

## **Military presence**

### **Enemy forces**

* **Chernorussian Defence Force (CDF):** The CDF are a conventional military organization primarily tasked with the defense of the nation of Chernarus against hostile military forces. As a direct descendant of the soviet regime, they are equipped primarily with late-soviet technology and weapons, with some more sophisticated weapon systems purchased from the West.
* **CDF Special Forces:** As part of the USMC training and development mission, they've put together a new special operations group within the CDF. Modeled from their own US Navy SEALs, these troops are specialized in guerilla tactics, covert reconnaissance and high-risk direct-action missions. They are armed with a mixture of licensed Russian and US equipment
* **US Army:** This is the primary fighting force of the United States and is now the largest contributor to US forces in the region. They can be identified by their grey UCP camouflage.
* **US Army Rangers:** The US Rangers are an elite airborne infantry formation within the US Army. They specialize in direct-action raid taskings.
* **US Navy SEAL:** The SEALs are the US Navy's primary Special Operations force. They are specialists in small-unit operations in maritime and jungle environments. They are expected to operate in reconnaissance taskings.
* **US Marine Corp (USMC):** The US Marine Corps is the maritime land force service branch of the US Armed Forces responsible for conducting expeditionary and amphibious operations.
* **Wagner Private Military Contractor Group:** The Wagner group is a Ukraine-based Private Military Contractor (PMC) that employs primarily former Ukrainian commandos and Spetsnaz forces. They are highly specialized group, utilizing top of the range military equipment and weapon systems
* **The US Freedom Alliance:** This militia is compromised of volunteer fighters from western countries (primarily the US) that are supporting pro-western interests abroad. They utilize basic modern weapons and equipment, primarily sourced from the United States.

### **Friendly Forces**

* **Russian Forces:** The Russian forces are a part of Task force Reaper deployed to the island. It consists of elements from the MSV (mechanized infantry) and RVA (artillery). They are identified by their white winter coveralls and modern Russian equipment.
* **British Army 16 Air Brigade:** The 16 Air Brigade are the primary force deployed by the British army to the region. They are primarily specialized in airborne operations and are the British Army's rapid response formation. They are identified by their UK made L85a2 rifles and equipment.
* **Royal Marines 3 Commando Brigade:** The 3 Commando are the main Royal Marines Special Operations force. They are specialized in special operations behind enemy lines through airborne and amphibious deployment.
* **Republican National Guard:** After [REDACTED] there was a need for a military force to replace the joint Russian - UK task force. The Republican National Guard were tasked to seize control and occupy the island of Napf. They can be recognized by their brown Gorka uniforms as well as their soviet style helmets and older style AK74 rifles.