The Arctic Legion

The Arctic Legion is a Federation of smaller League members consisting of Australia,New Zealand, New Guinea, and Antarctica

It became famous for being the first country to invade American Shores, but was soon squeezed out. It still lives on as a powerful country but is rivals with the United States

## History

In 2024 a Global Depression hit Oceania and the Americas, leaving Australia in debt. To fix their economy, Australia and Antarctica (A new country) decided to unite and form the Arctic Republic in 2028 with Kurt Oslo as their Prime Minister. New Zealand joined 2 Months later due to pressure from Kurt, but New Guinea had to be invaded.

### Rebuilding

At the time of their unity their debt had exceeded $399,000,000, Kurt needed to turn this around and he had to fast. Then a miracle popped up, Natural resources in Antarctica, which ere so profitable that it not only halted debt, it bolstered the economy. In only 3 years the Arctic Republic (Now called the Arctic Legion) was neck and neck to the USA in terms of GDP, But the Economy wasn't the only thing they had to advance. The Navy was a laughing stock during the depression and even after the Arctic unification, so they broke new ground with **2 Aircraft Carriers** and **6 Battleships** ready for battle. The last asset they needed to boost was the military which was very under-powered, so propaganda was increased and soon **3 Million** Soldiers and 15,000 Tanks would serve the Arctic Military, and soon they would use it.

### Operation Sawtooth

Kurt Oslo ,and Australia itself, had a hatred with the United States due to the US Occupying Australian Naval Bases during the Depression, and the hostility towards NATO allies. Kurt believed that an attack on the mainland would cripple them into surrender, and would cement their dominance on the global stage. So Oslo and his military generals drew up a plan to attack the United States of America, code named *Operation Sawtooth.* The plan was to bury the American war machine and put the Arctic Legion at the top. The Navy began training for this invasion plan for months and in 2033, It was time.

### The Pacific War

In March of 2033, the Arctic Air Force bombed US Nuclear Sites to prevent nuclear war. The AM (Arctic Military) then stormed San Diego and further beyond, and soon California was knocked out. Oregon and Washington (the state) were the next to fall to the Arctic Legion, the Entire West coast of America was taken by the Legion with 2 Million casualties in their path. But it didn't stop there The Battle of Las Vegas was a heavy blow to the US, loosing 50,000 Armed Forces in just 6 Months, then Arizona, Utah, and Idaho fell under the Southern Empire but it was not without a heavy death count: 800,000 Arctic Casualties 450,000 American Casualties. The Arctic Legion then tried to take Anchorage, Alaska, with their 200 Warships for the oil and diamond minerals. However their Ships oil had frozen, they were picked off by the American Artillery stationed there and just like that all 200 Ships were destroyed, a crushing defeat and a huge embarrassment.
During Occupation, the Arctic Legion formed a puppet government in the occupied territory called the Legion of America governed by Kurt's brother, Scott Oslo.

The Arctic Legion then tried to take out New Mexico, but by this time the United States was conscripting like hot cakes and 1/2 of all the American Companies pulled out of Australia. The Battle of Santa Fe was an overwhelming American victory that showed the US was not willing to die, and the Battle of Boise was the bloodiest in the war ,with over 1,000,000 Arctic Casualties and 800,000 American Casualties, but it was another American Victory.

### Slipping Away

Soon the AM was seeing loss after loss and they were pushed out of Nevada, Utah, Idaho and soon New Mexico. Kurt ordered all 1.2 Million Remaining troops to fall back into California to prepare for a defensive line, but only half of them got the news about it. The 600,000 troops left behind in Arizona were cut off by the Americans and were all captured, it was a crushing defeat for the AM. The remains of the AM prepared in California, forming a defensive line, the AM was now facing the full wrath of the United States, and the Battle of San Francisco was a definitive US Victory, booting the AM out of America. After San Francisco, the US occupied Northern New Zealand and Tasmania, forcing the Arctic Legion to the negotiating Table in December of 2040.

No Borders were changed but the Arctic Legion was not allowed to Invade any country in the Americas for 50 Years. Kurt Oslo resigned in 2041 and his brother, Scott Oslo, took his place. The Arctic Legion lost 2 Million Men compared to the 1.3 Million American losses, but it did cement their boldness that they invaded America, home of the brave, land of the free.

## Political Relations

### North America

The United States of America is seen as the Arctic's friendly rival, lesser of a threat than the Soviet Union was.

The Legion has neutral views on both Canada and Mexico.

### South America

Argentina has a personal trade alliance with the Arctic legion, but besides hat, every other South American nation has a neutral view.

### Europe

The Arctic Legion has a positive view on the United Kingdom because of Brexit

They have neutral relations with Russia.

The Arctic Legion has a negative view on the European Union, as they're pro-america

### Africa & Asia

The Arctic Legion doesn't recognize Israel.

The Legion has a good relation with Islamic nations, but not Isis.

They have positive views on South Africa, Nigeria, and Egypt as they're the biggest African nations.

The Legion has neutral relations with China, although they see China less as a rival and more as a threat in the near future.

### Oceania

To this day it has land claims on Southern Vesdå due to the close proximity and is pursuing an alliance with the New Union of India.

Southern Northscore and East Timor are- seen as part of the Arctic Legion even if they don't govern the islands.