Battle of Chibonhold

*"The Borreal forest far north of here. It is away from civilization on purpose, in heavy lockdown."*

## Strength

### Strength

10 Appalachian SAACC infantry, 6 Fighter jets, One metal machine, Around 50 Seaboard infantry, 2 stealth fighter jets, anti-aircraft laser, one sentinel, at least 20 guards

## Casualties and losses

### Losses

1 Appalachian infantry, 5 Fighter jets and 4 Pilots, >50 Seaboard fighters

The Battle of Chibonhold was a small-scale military operation conducted by the Appalachian Republic and others. It was conducted to infiltrate and secure a military and technological Seaboard garrison near Chibougamau, Quebec, Canada. Plans of the operation circulated in February of 2023, of which Kyle Wald had picked up on. On March 1st, both Kyle Wald and Appalachian Lieutenant Brian Burnett converged at the garrison, late at night. The prior was unaware of Burnett's involvement, who had already began to storm the base singlehandedly.

Ultimately, Wald and Burnett killed all occupants who hadn't retreated, taking control of a modified semi-truck meant to drive through thick snow. Carried inside, among others, was a large amount of weaponized Polonium-210, which was the original unintended target for the Appalachian military to secure. This failed, however, since the semi was crashed into a nearby river and the Appalachian Republic was never able to secure the truck or its contents.

## Background

Originally, Brian Burnett was to lead a team of SAACC elites to eliminate enemy combatants at and secure a top-secret Seaboard compound in the boreal forests of northern Quebec. Following a few events concerning an SAACC target, Kyle Wald, the target was also interested in the secret base. Wald was not in favor of any major military power taking control of the weaponry or scientific equipment in the base, and rather wanted to take it for himself or simply destroy it. Ultimately, Wald chose to single-handedly invade the base with no firearms in the afternoon of 1 March, which was picked up on by Burnett, who decided to pursue him in fears he would fail.

## Events

Sometime after dusk, Kyle Wald first came upon the Chibonhold. Despite the odds against him, he was able to kill multiple guards and scale the walls of the base with no firearms at all. In the freezing weather, Wald then was able to infiltrate the digitally-secure doors, setting off the alarm of the base. Before midnight, Wald's pace rapidly slowed, being wounded and vastly out-numbered.

Minutes later, Appalachian Second Lieutenant Burnett arrived at the base, scaling the facility and entering as well. He was able to meet up with Wald and even save his life. The two quickly took out any security forces, until they encountered an armored Sentinel. The two struggled, but were able to defeat it. The two were informed by dying Seaboard lab worker about a semi-truck and trailer which was carrying the shipment they searched for. Escaping the facility, the two took Burnett's modified Mustang, chasing down the truck which had left just before.

The two caught up, and Wald was able to commandeer the truck by force. After capturing, the two continued onward in the thick snow for around an hour. Unable to continue due to exhaustion and wounds, they found an abandoned farmhouse in a field off the road. Upon breaking into the trailer, Wald discovered a large amount of weaponized Polonium-210, a radiological weapon. The two disputed about what to do with it, but came to no consensus.

The next day, six SAACC troopers came as reinforcements. However, while there, Kyle Wald was at odds, and ended up being left after a brief fight. Major Chris Harding and Second Lieutenant Burnett were two officers of the seven Appalachian fighters, knowing Seaboard forces would converge soon. Appalachian air support was provided in the form of two A10 attack jets and one F18 fighter jet piloted by Confederate Marine Captain Haynes. This ended poorly when both A10 jets were shot down, one pilot killed, and the other, Lieutenant Miguel Sanchez ejected. He was later found and joined in with the SAACC team.

After the first engagement with Seaboard Marines, one SAACC soldier was killed and two were wounded. Continuing on, Burnett drove the semi-truck and trailer, but was unable to maintain control after sustaining damage. The vehicle was crashed into a river off the road, where the team could not recover it and was left to retreat in order to save their own lives.

Leadership status between Burnett and Harding became heated until Harding yielded his command to Burnett, who suggested the outnumbered and out-equipped team move through the woods to get off of Seaboard radar. While doing so, three F15 Strike Eagles were dispatched, while also destroyed by Seaboard anti-aircraft laser systems. The six SAACC troops and recovered pilot began through the woods at dusk. In the sub-freezing conditions, the team had a hard time maintaining their pace, and were finally attacked by another Seaboard platoon. The SAACC squad was able to stay alive, however, Burnett knew their defeat was inevitable.

After a couple of Seaboard trucks came upon them through small snow-covered dirt roads, the team was forced into a defense, left with no other options. After, an unknown sniper began killing Seaboard troops while a heavy Sentinel appeared. At first, it was believed to be a Seaboard sentinel- which the team had no way of damaging. However, it was revealed to be a friend of Kyle Wald, and the sniper was revealed to be Maria Burnett, the sister of the SAACC commander.

## Aftermath

Without securing the Polonium-210 gas, the mission was considered a failure. However, Seaboard lost their shipment when their troops trying to secure it from the river were attacked and destroyed by military forces from the Great Lake States. In a V22 Osprey aircraft, Kyle Wald and the Polonium-210 were secured, to be taken to Detroit. However, the aircraft was shot down by Douglas Haynes after departing from his air support on the afternoon of the 2nd, not knowing the contents of the aircraft.

After crash-landing, the vehicle's contents, as well as Wald, were eventually secured and taken to Detroit. Because of this, the Great Lake States were the only force to gain something from the battle.

## Commanders and Leaders

* **Appalachian Republic**
	+ Major Chris Harding
	+ Lt. Brian Burnett
	+ Captain Haynes (Confederate Pilot)

* **Seaboard, Northeastern Marine Corps & Base guard**
	+ Unknown platoon leaders
	+ Unknown base leaders