MEB Maior Exército Brasileiro

"***Glória ao Brasileiro.***"
—Capitão Carl.

The **Maior Exército Brasileiro** (English: Greater Brazilian Army) is the ground component of the Brazilian Armed Forces. One of the more notable Militaries of ATF, the MEB has left a mark on ATF's lore a whole, participating in numerous spinoffs and stories due to their involvement with the Atlanta Crisis

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## History

### **Pre-Flash**

During WW3, Brazil was relatively neutral throughout the conflict, however politically they were leaning more to the ACMF, politically- as their allies Venezuela had. However, due to their neutrality, not much was expected from Brazil. Should nuclear armageddon break loose, Brazil was one of those nations who wouldn't get stuck with nuclear flames. However, that became false hope as when the day came, Brazil went down with the rest of the World.

The reasoning for Brazil's nuclear hit is quite clear, the United States couldn't afford any country in the American continents to be leaning towards their enemies, they simply couldn't risk Brazil remaining stable. They also didn't want any anti-American sentiment growing with their bordering American states, which was quite silly considering nuking those who you want to win over doesn't quite work. However, logic aside- Brazil had been annihilated with nuclear warheads in the major cities.

### **Early Post-Flash era**

With the fall of nuclear armageddon, it came to a surprise that the top echelons of the federal government, alongside the vast majority of armed forces, had survived the flash- even though other powers of government had been completely wiped from the face of the earth. It was quite the anomaly, however, they were able to get back into their bunkers in time. With the remaining fragments of government still around, Martial Law was declared nationwide, which pathed the way for the oppressive Brazilian Police state. Most surviving cities that weren't annihilated by nuclear flames had collapsed into complete anarchy following the nuclear winter. Savages roamed the streets of surviving cities, attacking and scavenging for their own care- rather than care for the wellbeing of others.

Unlike other countries- such as the United States, Brazil experienced little to no snowfall following the flash, however crop yields from farmland across the country begun to fail, ultimately leading to a Brazilian Food Shortage. Due to this, civilians began to flee from urban population centers in search for more urban, sustainable locations where they could either feed themselves or their families- a few being allowed to settle in Government-controlled safe zones, which gave law-abiding civilians food and water, whilst those who didn't would be severely punished. Of course, they were holding these forms of goods hostage in order to win over the hearts and minds of the Brazilian Populace, win back the country from power-hungry politicians who couldn't feed the hungry.

Once the nuclear winter had concluded, the Government began the conscription of able-bodied servicemen to arms, beginning the first government-mandated reclamation of the Brazilian Countryside from bandit conglomerations. With most being happy that the Government was now reclaiming their former territory, some had become problematic and resisted. Of course, those who resisted were quickly put down. The Government would utilize regional food and water insecurity as leverage whenever problematic regions began to act up, preventing any potential insurrectionists in the new territories. By 2052, the campaign to eradicate banditry in both countryside and urban population centers, the MEB would be formed.

### **Formation of the MEB**

By 2052, the MEB had been formed over the recent success of the Brazilian Government. Incorporating civilian militias into the ranks of the MEB, and training them up into becoming a more professional fighting force. The acceptance of foreigners into the MEB ranks was adopted, however, this rose concerns due to the fact that the MEB was for Brazil, not for others. However, they had done this with the philosophy that it was better to discipline and accustom the foreigner, who didn't speak a lick of Portuguese, through rigorous training in the Military rather than let rampant foreigners run loose around the country. This policy enacted would continue until the early years of 2070.

By 2060, Brazil had been reclaimed by the BAF: food and water rationing had ceased to continue and the population of Brazil begun recovering back to its pre-war state. With the reintroduction of industry, international trade would resume with Brazil's bordering nations such as Uruguay and Venezuela. In rare cases, Brazil Cargo would reach locations such as P'i-nan and A-Coruña! With these economic enhancements in mind, this all paved the way for the reintroduction of MERCOSUR, which had been buried by years-worth of campaigning and bloodshed to reclaim the homeland.

### **MERCOSUR and the URP**

The spring idea of MERCOSUR being reformed due to the economic enhancements of the previous century paved the way for recovering nations to fully recover. With initial funding from Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil herself, membership would begin to blossom into Suriname, Uruguay, Ecuador, and even smaller states such as Panama and Trinidad & Tobago, who hadn't been occupied by other foreign countries. Soon enough, MERCOSUR was reformed into an Intergovernmental alliance between the sovereign countries.

On the other side of South America, more south than the rest of the other countries laid Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, and Chile. The formation of the 'La Gran Unión del río Plata' (Abbreviated **URP**) introduced a counter alliance against the growing influence the Brazilians had upon the South American Countries. Argentina was quick to respond to MERCOSUR's formation, labeling it a 'thinly veiled attempt by the Brazilians at neo-imperialist hegemony and unrestricted economic exploitation of the continent.'

Though- this was the case with some nations such as Suriname and Santa Cruz, which had been controlled by anti-Brazilian factions, some of which were organized warlord states who had been actively terrorizing the Brazilian border and its countryside, were now overthrown by MEB agents and replaces with Pro-Brazilian puppet governments- however, some states such as Colombia and Uruguay were saved of sovereignty and were not touched by Brazil. Despite this- it was clear Brazil was the leading country of MERCOSUR, with Brazilian companies significantly placed higher in foreign markets over local ones, crushing their competitors and influencing the Brazilian way of life. The introduction of Portuguese and the migration of Brazilians into MERCOSUR countries grew apparent as Brazilians now looked to other MERCOSUR countries to work in Brazilian-owned companies to get somewhere in life.

Thought MERCOSUR and URP relations were negative, and the two borders of each alliance were quite militarized, MERCOSUR and the URP respectively briefly coordinated in a war against the New Paraguayan government, that attempted to secure control over the Itaipu Dam on 2079, which would later become known as the Segundo Guerra do Rio de Prata. Paraguay would be split into two, politically and geographically- divided by Brazil's interests and Argentina's anti-Brazilian motives.

By 2103, MERCOSUR nations had recovered, each country maintaining small MEB presence within their country's boundaries. With Brazil going under severe, ambitious projects throughout the previous years, such as the Panama Canal reopening and a new Cristo Redentor set for completion by 2110, the Government was streamlining to prosperity.

Don't let this distract you from the fact that Brazil was quite authoritarian, with a small element of semi-democracy, as their constitution promoted the Military Junta. General elections were held per 5 years to elect a Member of Parliament and a Prime Minister, who's role fell to governance and domestic leadership- with some aspects of his job allocating him to hold international policy, the General truly held power in Brazil. However, individual constitutional rights continued to be the question asked by the people and Parliament themselves.

### **North American War**

#### **Operation Nightfall**

Operation Nightfall, also known as the trigger of the Atlanta Crisis was a series of plans dedicated to the security of Tidewaterian Sovereignty should the CDF decide to split from the Union. Political pressure from the MEB levied the CDF to do it ASAP, as such the CDF broke from the Union, triggering the Atlanta Crisis. A sweep of treasonous CDF Seniors and higher up who refused to follow/backed the Union with the CDF was shortly hunted down and neutralized by the MEB.

#### **The Atlanta Crisis**

When the Atlanta Crisis broke out, Brazil pledged support to the PRT and declared war upon the United States. Within days- the MEB deployed soldiers onto Tidewaterian land, sometimes staying away from active combat, rather being on reserve than on the offensive. They would act as a support role during the fighting between the US and PRT, and if something went south- the MEB would be quick to respond. However, due to the MEB's actions in Operation Nightfall, the MEB was a key target to hit by the US. As such, MEB installations were a key location to secure and neutralize. However, due to the joint efforts of the PRT and MEB, the war was surely won.

The rebuilding of the PRT would begin, however, the main attention of focus was New Atlanta.

**The UEBC situation**

Whilst the MEB was securing victory after victory with the PRT, the Brazilian Government sent down an ultimatum to the UEBC- demanding the cessation of all naval bases along the Northwest passage, otherwise,

Brazil would seal the Panama Canal and Strait of Mallegan, to not just the British but the rest of Europe. Of course, Britain refused to cave in to their demands- and as such both passageways were shut closed with a few RCO ships being seized by the Brazilian Navy after alleged violations of the embargo: however a complete trade ban was only issued on the UEBC and it's closest allies (France, Germany). Which lead to the UEBC's involvement in the war. However: due to both nation's sizes, neither wanted to commit a head-on war with one another: as the idea of an invasion force of either army seemed near to impossible- as neither country wanted to fall back into a Fourth World War.

### **The African Front**

A Short-Lived campaign carried out by the MEB, the African Front had begun by the 20th of December, 2114.

The MEB's exact presence in Africa remains a mystery to this day, however, news companies have collectively agreed on one thing: this campaign was to halt UEBC expansionism into Africa. With the order given the go-ahead by newly elected President Marcos Emmanuel: the Navy - alongside the Marine Corps were dispatched upon African shores at 1800 hours.

Due to the surprise assassination brought upon Marcos Emmanuel, and the inauguration of Gabriel Dutson, MEB's focus on Africa slowly drifted from Africa to Cuba- despite the fact that Africa was rich with resources. However: the North American Front wasn't doing so great with supplies, perhaps that was the reason the MEB chose Cuba over Africa.

By the 21st of June, 2115, Brazil had fully pulled out of Africa.

### **Involvement in Cuba**

With North America now the focus of the MEB, the Brazilians began aiding the Southern Cuba, a Pro-MEB state, in favor of a Pro-US Cuba, who promoted the unification between the two countries. Keep in mind that, the North was the true state of Cuba: not the South.

state, in favor of a Pro-US Cuba, who promoted the unification between the two countries. Keep in mind that, the North was the true state of Cuba: not the South.

#### North Cuba

North Cuba for a while, during the MEB's progression into society, had been delving into their nation's history: and surprisingly- they were sitting upon dozens of US Military Black sites, caches upon caches of supplies to aid their cause, North Cuba was significantly stronger than the South. However, South Cuba had Brazil and political advantage in the South, which slowed the North's expansion heavily. Due to this, North Cuba was determined to reunify with the South.

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### **Political Affairs**

The URP and MERCOSUR, for quite a long time, had their differences. However, it wouldn't be up until 2096 that the URP began delving deep into MERCOSUR politics. Implementing espionage through the ranks of the MEB and other Armed Forces branches within MERCOSUR countries, the URP infiltrated and executed numerous MEB garrisons. The URP, due to this, was under MERCOSUR's radar over their recent actions towards the MEB's politics. Operação Voluntariamente (Operation Willingly) would be executed as a result of this, whereby a joint task force of MERCOSUR and armed forces of each respective MERCOSUR country swept up any Officials designated as a spy for the URP. A series of interviews and blatant executions were held nationwide, however were quickly covered up by the Brazilian press.