Hosloburghen Invasion of Catomania

The **Hosloburghen invasion of Catomania** began on June 12th, 2343, and swiftly ended on August 1st, 2343. Sparked by the exit of Catomania from the Syndicate of Nations, The Hosloburghen Empire invaded Catomania to regain Russian influence for the Syndicate. The invasion would result in the annexation of the Republic of Catomania and the creation of Hosloburghen Siberia.

## Hosloburghen Invasion of Catomania

Painting of a Hosloburghen forces arriving on the shores of Catomania (June 12th, 2343)

## Information

### Territorial changes

* Annexation of the Republic of Catomania
* Establishment of Hosloburghen Siberia

## Strength

### Side 1

* 25,500 men
* **Total:** 25,500 men

### Side 2

* 8,250 men
* **Total:** 8,250 men

## Casualties

### Side 1

* 1,900 died
* 250 missing
* 3,250 wounded
* **Total:** 5,400 casualties

### Side 2

* 2,600 died
* 500 missing
* 2,750 wounded
* **Total:** 5,850 casualties

## Background

### Catomanian Departure from the Syndicate of Nations

The Republic of Catomania would find itself as one of the earliest members of the Syndicate of Nations upon its creation in 2321. The Syndicate experienced a surge of new members in 2337 with nations from South America, East Asia, and Australia joining. In the following years, Catomania would harbor a sense of neglect and isolation from the rest of the Syndicate due to their geopolitical location. On May 30th, 2343, Catomania unconventionally left the alliance and cut communications with its members.

### Reaction

Outraged by Catomania's dishonorable betrayal and a loss of influence in Russia, the Polish-Italian Commonwealth tasked the Hosloburghen Empire with the invasion of Catomania and the creation of a Hosloburghen colony in Siberia to regain control in the region. The Hosloburghen Empire embarked on a journey from Hosloburghen Canada to Catomania on June 1st, 2343 and would arrive on June 12th, 2343 marking the start of the Hosloburghen Invasion of Catomania.

## Hosloburghen Invasion

### Occupation of Taymyr

On June 12th, through foggy air, Hosloburghen forces would arrive in the port city of Taymyr, the capital of Catomania. Upon disembarking their ships, Hosloburghen forces would fire at bewildered policemen and fleeing citizens. Unprepared for an invasion, Catomanian citizens would put together a small militia to combat the invaders. However, they were no match for the prestigious Hosloburgen forces and were quickly dealt with. By the time actual Catomanian forces could arrive at the capital, the Hosloburghen Empire had already seized the small coastal settlement and had started to take control of the entire nation's coast. The president of Catomania was able to flee Taymyr and escape to the city of Norilsk in the south.

### Advancements to Norilsk and Catomanian Surrender

Following the occupation and complete control of the coast, Hosloburghen forces would advance south to capture Norilsk, the largest city of Catomania by population. Catomanian units would adopt guerilla warfare in the harsh climate and would attempt to halt the empire from advancing south. Ultimately, the Hosloburgen Empire prevailed and was prepared and able to defend against the ambushes.

    Subsequently, after arriving at Norilsk, Hosloburghen forces would breach through the initial enforcements of the city and would control the outskirts of the city marking the start of a three-day-long siege of Norilsk. The trapped Catomanian president would promptly surrender to the Hosloburghen forces. The Hosloburghen Empire would annex the Republic of Catomania and establish the colony of Hosloburghen Siberia.

## Criticism

As news of the invasion spread throughout the Syndicate, many members disapproved of the inhumane invasion of Catomania. In particular, the brutality against civilians and unofficial declaration of war caused uproar in the alliance. This furthered anti-Hosloburghen fear in the Syndicate and caused the Kingdom of Cornwall to cancel its pending membership in the alliance.