Pacifican-South American War

Middle: Pacifican MBT in Venezuelan oil fields. Clockwise: Pacifican tanks near Quito after firebombing, South American tank retreating from Rio, Pacifican tank corps scouting the area, Pacifican troop uses Javelin AT Launcher in Quito, Pacifican tank enters Bogotan suburbs, Pacifican jet leaves airfield during air battle of Quito, South American paratroopers discussing strategy, Pacifican troopers accessing information from mobile command centre.

### Place

South and Central America, spill over to Eastern Pacific

### Outcome

Pacifican Victory, Nationalisation of South American oil fields by Pacifica

### Major Battles

* Siege of Bogota
* Battle of Easter Island
* Battle of Rio
* Air Battle of Quito

### Territorial Changes

* All South American provinces that border the Pacific annexed by Pacifica
* Pro-Pacifican president installed in Revolutionary State of South America
* Revolutionary State of South America renamed Republic of South America

## Combatants

### Combatant 2

* The Autocracy of Pacifica
* Federal Republic of Central America (until AC 55)

* Revolutionary State of South America
* North American Federal Air Service (Indirectly)

## Commanders

### Combatant 2 Commanders

The Autocracy of Pacifica:* Chancellor Nathan Ma
* General Glenn Talbot
* Colonel Lucas Ko

Federal Republic of Central America:

* Prime Minister Juan Garcia
* General Samantha Sancho

Revolutionary State of South America:* First Minister Ramos Sáenz
* Colonel General Ricardo Ramos Higashi
* Lieutenant Colonel Camilo Sáenz

North American Federal Air Service:

* Command Chief Master Sergeant Philip Johnson
* Staff Sergeant John Smith

In AC 53, South America's army launches a coup, ousting the pro-Pacifican First Minister from power, Pacifica and her allies were quick to denounce the coup, calling the new government illegitimate. Despite the protest, Pacifica did nothing but house the first minister and a "government in exile". But a casus foederis was soon presented to Pacifica, when the South American military was found extorting businesses in Central America, Pacifica's ally. Despite the South American government apologising and imprisoning the soldiers and generals responsible for the provocation, Pacifica declared war. Using their influence in the World Congress, they stopped any aid or help reaching South America. A blockade was soon formed around South America's coastline, slowly starving the South American population. The blockade proved effective, but also raised South American morale, as it strengthened the South American propaganda campaign, which showcases Pacifica as a brute. The ruthlessness of Pacifican troops didn't help them at all.

The war was condemned by most nations not allied to Pacifica, such as North America, Europe, Arabia, and Eurasia, but acknowledged the casus foederis, as they previously condemned South America for extorting Pro-Pacifican businesses in the nation, and Central American stores near the border.

## Start of War

### Siege of Bogotá

   Marching south towards the South American capital of Rio de Janeiro, Pacifica's first major engagement was at Bogotá, which was a major supply hub and was necessary for further gains. On the 27th February, AC 54, the siege began, with aerial bombardment of the city centre of Bogotá. Convoys soon arrive on the suburbs of Bogotá, along with rocket artillery showering the northern part of the city. On day 5 of the siege, the city was finally completely encircled, starving the people of Bogota. By day 7 most of the civilians inside the city surrender to the Pacificans, and without needing to worry about civilian casualties, air raids and artillery strikes increase trifold. On the 9th day, troops guarding Bogota surrendered to the Pacificans, marking the first large scale attack on South American soil.

### Battle of Easter Island

   On the 1st February, AC 54, Pacifican marine divisions landed on Orongo, signalling the start of the Battle of Easter Island. The small garrison on the island put up a good fight, with fighting on the streets of Hanga Roa lasting around 6-9 hours. By the time Hanga Roa was secured by the Pacificans, more South American troops arrived, as well as a fierce naval battle near the island, resulting in the South American ships sinking. Both armies were careful not to destroy the artefacts on the island, as not to gain bad press from the outside world. Terevaka was the skirmish that held the largest casualties, with Pacifica taking a hidden victory, distracting the South Americans long enough to encircle and defeat them. A few hours after the battle, Pacifican Chancellor Nathan Ma visited the island, calling this a cultural victory for Pacifica.

### Firebombing of Quito

   After the capture of Bogota, the airport in the city was quickly rebuilt and within 14 days, Quito was in range for Pacifican short range bombers. On the 3rd of Feburary, AC 54, the firebombing of Quito started, the bombs targeted military and industrial infrastructure, trying to avoid civilian targets, but by the 4th day, i the pilots, who did not have accurate maps and therefore would often mistake stores and outlets for military camps as they were at an high altitude, which caused an outrage in the international community. After 23 days, the bombing of Quito stopped, with Pacifican troops finally entering the city, and planting a flag on the rubble that was called City Hall of Quito. Most of the population, hiding in the metro system of the city, mostly surrendered to the Pacifican troopers without any resistance, with the mayor himself being sent to a refugee dislocation camp.

### Treaty of Montevideo

The treaty of Montevideo outlined the peace between Pacifica and South America

## In Popular Culture

* 13 Nights in Rio - A movie about a Pacifican trooper stationed to garrison Pacifican Occupied Rio falling in love with a local female police officer
* The Nightguard - A documentary about a Quito resident's life during the Firebombing campaign