Confederate-Texas Conflicts

The Confederate-Texas Conflicts refers to the protracted engagements between the New Texas Republic and the Confederate States of America (CSA) in the aftermath of the Great Collapse. This conflict was characterized by proxy wars, resource disputes, and shifting alliances, with significant geopolitical implications for the region. The Confederate-Texas Conflicts were an overreaching segment of the Seaboard-American civil war.

## Initial Engagements

In the wake of the Great Collapse, the fragmented remnants of the United States saw the rise of the New Texas Republic (NTR). With its origins rooted in central Texas, the NTR swiftly expanded its territorial control, solidifying its dominance from the heartland to the bustling city of Austin. Embarking on a path of regional consolidation, the NTR took bold steps to assert its authority and secure vital resources. This period marked the initiation of proxy conflicts between the NTR and the Confederate States of America (CSA) in the neighboring states of Arkansas and Louisiana. The strategic positioning of the NTR, coupled with its resource-rich territories, set the stage for a protracted struggle that would come to define the Texan Strife.

As the first conflicts with the CSA unfolded, the NTR employed a potent economic weapon against its adversary: a stringent no-export embargo. This calculated move was designed to exert maximum pressure on the CSA, particularly targeting their oil reserves. The NTR's economic maneuvering strained the CSA's resource capabilities, plunging them into a desperate struggle to replenish their dwindling oil supplies. Caught in the web of economic warfare, the CSA found themselves compelled to seek alternative avenues for trade. The NTR's embargo forced the CSA to turn to the Midwest Coalition for third-party trade, a move that significantly altered the dynamics of the conflict. This economic vulnerability prompted the CSA to reassess its alliances and strategies in the face of the mounting pressure from the NTR.

Amidst these economic machinations, a new territory changed the dynamics in 2021– the Appalachian Republic, emerging in the eastern territories of Pennsylvania. The formation of the Appalachian Republic provided the CSA with a potential ally against the common threat posed by Seaboard, further complicating the intricate geopolitical landscape of the Texan conflicts.

## Militant Engagement and Proxy Battles

The conflicts entered a tumultuous phase as the CSA, grappling with resource shortages on multiple fronts, undertook a bold military strategy. Faced with the imperative of securing crucial resources, the CSA launched a large-scale military engagement against the New Texas Republic. This offensive, spanning from 2022 to 2024, witnessed significant territorial shifts as the CSA managed to gain control of Dallas, establishing a tentative boundary parallel to the Texas Republic's holdings.

Simultaneously, the Appalachian Republic played a pivotal role in the broader conflict. Holding Seaboard forces at bay, the Appalachian Republic's resilience provided the CSA with a strategic opportunity to shift its focus. The Texas Republic and Midwest Coalition's oil-rich territories in Oklahoma became a key theater of conflict during these years, and the CSA endeavored to absorb these resource-rich lands. Additionally, diplomatic negotiations with the Kansas Republic, a member of the Midwest Coalition, led to the resolution of territorial disputes, securing the NTR's foothold in the region. As the Texan conflicts unfolded, some southeast New Mexico counties opted to align themselves with the NTR, adding a layer of complexity to the shifting allegiances and territorial dynamics.

## Stalemate and Resource Diversions

The Texan conflicts witnessed a pivotal juncture in 2024 as geopolitical maneuvers and diplomatic overtures reshaped the dynamics of the conflict. The Appalachian Republic, under the leadership of Elaine Cocklin, sensing an opportunity for strategic realignment, initiated diplomatic discussions with the Great Lake States and Seaboard. In response to these diplomatic gestures, the Confederate States of America (CSA) found itself compelled to redirect crucial resources to the north, marking a significant strategic shift. Simultaneously, the Texan front reached a precarious standstill, with both the CSA and the New Texas Republic locked in a resource-draining deadlock. The persistent pull of resources underscored the strategic importance of resolving the Confederate-Texas conflicts, prompting key players to reassess their priorities.

The year 2025 unfolded as a period of intricate diplomatic maneuvers and territorial shifts. By that time, the CSA had between 6.5-7 million active military personnel. In comparison, the New Texas Republic had fewer than 2 million. Appalachian President Elaine Cocklin, once a staunch ally of the CSA, underwent a dramatic shift in her diplomatic stance. Suspecting her potential alignment with Seaboard as she tried to minimize the CSA's engagements in the North, the CSA decided to withdraw from the Appalachian front, focusing on consolidating its strength for future engagements Cocklin's signing of the Albany Accords with Seaboard further fueled suspicions, leading the CSA to plan for the annexation of Appalachia once Seaboard acquired the region. Simultaneously, taking advantage of the diplomatic realignment and internal discontent within the Appalachian Republic, the CSA executed a bold move, annexing approximately two-thirds of Pennsylvania.

## Turning Points and Concessions

2026 witnessed the Confederate States of America embroiled in a challenging dual-front war against Seaboard and the resolute New Republic. Recognizing the imperative to prioritize one front due to resource constraints, the CSA underwent a strategic reassessment. Perceiving Seaboard as a burgeoning ideological and technological menace, the CSA made a calculated decision to concede the Texan front.

The onset of early 2027 brought heightened skirmishes with the Great Lake States, further straining the CSA's military capabilities. Acknowledging the need to disentangle from multiple fronts, the CSA agreed to withdraw from Texas, paving the way for diplomatic negotiations. Texan Reconciliation Accords were a series of diplomatic meetings between leaders of the New Texas Republic, CSA, and Midwest Coalition in St. Louis, Missouri. Leaders carefully formulated to address the complex territorial disputes, and the CSA retained control over Louisiana and the southern half of Arkansas. Simultaneously, the Texas Republic achieved full unification of its state.