Runick Expansion of Thandorikar

* Runick Expansion of Thandorikar
## * Runo-Thandorikaran War

Landing on the Shambai Coast

> "Long live the Republic!"
>
> - Runick Soldier at the battle of the Shambai Coast

Its' 1881, and the rivalry between the Runick Republic and the Quadruple Alliance is, to say the least, fierce. Chancellor Georges Sparre Arholte suggests that they expand their reach further into the continent of Thandorikar, at the time the only Runick territory there was the outpost of Port-Grande, a city bought from the native Kingdom of Shambai

The war resulted in the formation of the colony Shamba and several islands of it's coast, the conquest was led by Maurice Valloton, a young, ambitious and cunning general. A fleet was assembled near Port Grande. The fleet was comprised of three new destroyers, six older brigantines and the newly-built Brutality-Class Battleship *Seiterberg*.

## landings

The assembled fleet near the Sultanate of Palipur, a staunch ally of the Republic, was an impressive force that struck fear into the hearts of their enemies. The three new destroyers, six older brigantines, and the formidable Brutality-Class Battleship provided a powerful and diverse naval arsenal. Port-Grande was laid under siege, but not for long.

General Valloton, known already for his cunning tactics and strategic brilliance, devised a multi-staged approach to conquer the Thandorikar region. The first phase involved a swift and decisive naval assault on the Shambai fleet, in an effort to gain control of the coastal waters, and make landing in enemy territory. During the battle of the Sapphire Shore, the *Seiterberg* wrought havoc on the Shambai Navy, decisively claiming the coasts for the Republic.

With the first transport ships arriving with fresh Runick soldiers, it was the task of the Runick Intelligence Departement to confuse the enemy about their place of landing, and thus 'accidentally' gave the Shambai a telegraph and translations and then told them that they were to land near Tutiki, which would make sense strategically.

Then, they landed a few dozen kilometres south of Tutiki, where the enemy defences were much thinner. This brilliant move gave General Valloton a steadfast in enemy territory, and so it was time for stage two.

## Land Warfare

After the initial landings, Runick forces under General Valloton launched a series of lightning-fast ground offensives to lift the siege on Port-Grande. The Shambai Kingdom, caught off guard by the speed and precision of the Runick military, struggled to mount an effective defense. Maurice Valloton's keen understanding of the grassland terrain and his troops' ability to live strictly off the land allowed him to gain ground at an immense pace.

As the Runick Republic expanded its military presence, new loads of troops arrived and secured control over several strategically important islands off the coast. The Shambai Kingdom, unable to withstand the relentless onslaught and with their capital of Magana under siege, eventually sued for peace. The Runick Republic, with its superior military might and the tactical brilliance of General Valloton, dictated favorable terms in the peace negotiations, making the Shambai Kingdom a colony of the Republic.

The newly acquired territories of Shamba and nearby islands brought economic prosperity to the Runick Republic, as Shamba became a thriving center of trade and commerce. Chancellor Georges Sparre Arholte's vision and General Maurice Valloton's tactical genius solidified the Runick Republic's dominance in the region, establishing them as a formidable colonial power in the south of Thandorikar.