East Westerwyn-Eastlyn Civil War

The **East Westerweyn-Eastlyn**was a civil war taking place in southeast Xudio in 1981. The conflict emerged when the communists grew tired of Eastlyn's slow pace of reforms and failure to crack down on corruption.

## East Westerwyn-Eastlyn Civil War

Aazealian Bison Bomber dropping a Castle Bravo over Gasian positions

### Place:

Southeast Xudio, mainly in the modern East Westerwyn

### Outcome:

East Westerwyn Victory, proclamation of the People's Republic of East Westerwyn

## Prelude

Though the Eastlyn government was far more competent than their Péarlantian predecessors, cracks soon started to emerge. Corruption was still widespread and the pace of reforms was slow. Despite John Kayy's promises, people from the Northeast protested the lack of true reforms. The most vocal opponents of the Eastlyn Democratic Regime were the Westerwyn Communists, who called for more rapid reforms and an end to corruption.

## The course of the war

### The outbreak of War

On July 8th of 1981, Tarzca, Wiktoria, New Wester, and parts of Bednarz (capital) broke away to form East Westerwyn, calling for support from communist nations. Despite this, Eastlyn still had the majority of support from most of the nation. Fighting soon ensued and neither side looked as if they would gain any ground over the other

### Aazealian support and Communist Offensive

Not long after, Aazeal soon begins sending direct military support to East Westerwyn after approval was given. With arms and help from the Entian 1st Ranger Brigade, Navy SEALs, 4th AFSOC company, 5 CSG, and 2 ASG, the Communists soon managed to overtake over Bednarz and half of the Gippsland state. Only the Islands remained under the full control of the Democratic side.

The Kyaingan Democratic Republic also gave the Communists support with military advisers, along with some covert shipments of weapons. Eastlyn then relocated their capital to Latarti due to fears of the Communists taking over the capital.

#### Failed Democratic Counter-offensive

Though East Westerwyn was able to take the Northeast and the capital, parts of New Wester were taken in the counter-offensive. With help from Aazeal and Kyaing Dong, it was beaten back and the Democratic Eastlyn Forces were left to Latarti.

### Failure of peace talks, support by Equestria, Hancock, and Hetland to Eastlyn

After a bloody stalemate, the Eastlyn forces in Latarti attempted to reach out for peace talks to East Westerwyn. The peace talks failing, East Westerwyn with the support of the Entian Armed Forces start their final push to the island.

Soon, Hettic forces began shipping to Eastlyn arms and ammunition. The Equestrian Army was also sent to the area equipped with tanks and APCs. Hancockian ships also begin shipping supplies to the Eastlyn forces. The Aazeal sent warnings to each of these nations and stationed 50 ships to intercept and check shipments. It also warned that unidentified aircraft would be shot down. The Kyaingan Yay also joined their Entian brethren, sending the Wart Frogs VTOL Carrier Group. Mirage IIIVs then buzzed ships that were deemed to have violated Entian warnings for intimidation.

### Direct Involvement of Gas

Under Lord Buckethead, the 3rd Reich of Gas decided to interfere on the side of the Eastlyn Government, sending troops and submarines to the area. Though they were able to push back briefly with a counter-offensive with Gasian help, Bison Bombers from Aazeal made short work of the forces. Despite this, U-boats continued to harass Aazealian ships with one Aazealian Kirov damaged by a torpedo from a Gasian Hinterburg-class Submarine.

### Final Push and nuking of the Latarti Island

The Entians and East Westerwyn forces soon made their final push on Latarti. Due to constant harassment from the Gasian forces, the Aazealian Air Force decided to drop a Castle Bravo nuclear bomb in the area to get the forces of Gas out. Many ships in the area were damaged and Aazeal was condemned. Gas soon attempted a blockade of Aazeal after the two pulled troops out.

### Peace talks and surrender of Eastlyn.

The 3rd Reich of Gas then began suing for peace with Aazeal. Lord Buckethead then accepts that the war is over, while Eastlyn surrenders to East Westerwyn, bringing the hammer and sickle over all of Southwest Xudio. Despite airdropping supplies to Eastlyn, Westclavia decided to support East Westerwyn's newfound sovereignty.

## Aftermath

Eastlyn then officially became East Westerwyn under an officially Communist government. All Hancockian ships were sent back home and governments across Gaia were forced to recognize the new nation, whether out of acceptance or out of friendliness. The nation joined the UFSR and would now have troops from Aazeal and Kyaing Dong stationed for "defense".

In February of 1982, The People's Republic of East Westerwyn was declared by General Secretary Jack, who reiterated that he would not make the same mistakes as his predecessors.