Government Constitutional Monarchy (2) Head of State King Bernhart van Siegmund Provinces 1 Province (0) Population 8,000,000 (3) Colonies 2 Colonies (2) Cultures 2 Culture (3) -Acheonian: Hailing from the small Island of Acheona they are the predominate culture within the realm. -Voskyan: Coming from the Sister nation of Voskya, these people have held a strong presence in the Island of Acheona, especially in the smaller Island chain to the south. Location Nation Description The Petty Kingdom of Acheona, a small northern island nation, has had a long standing tradition of both neutrality and trade, not only with her sister nation of Voskya, but with the various mainland nations across the world. Headed by King Bernhart van Siegmund, his family dating back nearly 900 years when the country of Acheona was first established, holds an ever dwindling presence in internal and foreign affairs. Remaining a strong ally with Voskya during the Valliance wars, several battles against the anarchist factions and anti-colonial rebellions were fought, however due to the combined forces of both powers they had secured victory.
I take it my artillery was too far inland? Ah well, my much larger military will be fully mobilized several turns before Theo's little one. He can win all the naval battles he wants. We're on the same continent.
What do you mean to far inland? For the naval battle? Your artillery would have made little difference in the battle. As for the invasion made by Etelia, it was your artillery that did the bulk of the damage and what made landing on the Island hell for their army.
It is posted! I'm truly sorry Chaegon, but Theo's orders specifically stated to engage your fleet in decisive battle and cornering yourself in a bay did not help that.
In an unexpected move for Serranthian dominance the Kingdom of Etelia had jumped at the chance to seize the Chaegonian Island of Fea. Both began to mobilize their forces, however due to efficient planning and the element of surprise Etelia had the advantage. It was not long before the Island was completely surrounded with no resistance by the Chaegonian navy.
With no allies to turn to and a lack of naval dominance it would seem that the Chaegon empire will suffer significantly in the coming days.
I. Southern Sea (December, 1910) Operation Midnight had taken into full effect and the Etelian army began to surround the entirety of the Island of Fea with relatively little resistance. Rather than fighting the Etelian navy, Admiral Mileto retreated to the bay, where the remain trapped by Etelian forces unable to leave. However this would prove to be the biggest mistake made by the Chaegonian high command, as the Etelian forces began to move in relentless in their pursuit.
The Chaegonian navy realizing that the Etelian forces would make the bay their grave, attempted to leave, however the odds were against them. With little hope of survival otherwise, Admiral Mileto engaged the Etelian navy in hopes of breaking through their lines and escaping resulting the the Battle of the bay.
Luck however was not on the side of the Chaegonian fleet. As the began to maneuver several of their ships already began to take heavy casualties trying to leave the bay. In the first hour of the battle two Chaegonian cruisers had been sunk, and several destroyers followed suit. The battle in its entirety had lasted just under three hours with massive casualties on the Chaegonian side, just barely escaping the battle with any ships whatsoever.
II. Island of Fea (December, 1910) Weather: Slightly cold temperature (No Snowfall)
The relatively small Island of Fea was the center of Etelian aggression and the focus of the war. Managing to take the initiative the forces of Etelia moved swiftly the the Island with a meager force of 6,000 men. This force however would be met with great resistance as the Chaegonian forces, while completely surrounded and cut off from the rest of the world, had become heavily garrisoned.
Reports of the army nearly five times their size had reached the ears of the men, and many spread word of worry among the ranks. However General Tunni, renowned for his trust of high command committed to the offensive anyways. Six thousand men marched onto the Island only to be met with heavy bombardment of artillery, unable to close the gap they were forced to retreat suffering numerous casualties as a result. A diary left by an Etelian soldier described the day vividly:
December 12th, 1910
0:20 hours
I awoke to shouting, the general even pointed to me specifically “Strap your boots on, get dressed and jump on a boat. Show them Etelian metal.” So I hurriedly rushed to the deck, several men had already began to get in small boats set to arrive at the island, cannon fire could be heard in the distance making it far too dangerous to arrive closer to the shore. In the next several minutes from the sea to the shore, we would be met with several casualties. Hundreds of men dead before they could even make it to the shore.
1:20 hours
The night assault seemed to have given us the advantage for the time being, the many who did manage to escape the cold grasps of the ocean where quick to dig in, however little ground was made. The Chaegonian firepower seemed almost limitless, with so little means of countering them. By the time I myself had made it to the shores I counted several dead, many close friends. General Tunni himself stood his ground, shouting to the troops about honor in death and that we shall be remembered as heros.
This however was not so glorious as many would seem to deem. Somes faces were unrecognizable, as the artillery had torn them to shreds. I however continued, we all did. Marching to the sounds of glorious Etelian anthem. Inspiring us even in the face of death to try and push forward. But even the beauty of our own countries anthem drowned out in the face of gun powder.
2:10 hours
The assault was deemed a failure. To many men lied dead on the battlefield. Many whispered that we were but a mere scouting force. Testing the island's garrison in preparation of the next assault. None deserve such a horrid fate however and only history will tell if this was but a honest failure or an indignity towards the men of Etelia by the aristocratic generals.
Battle of Fea Beach, Circa december 12th 1910
Chaegonian Force - 1,096 men - 1,096 Chekhov’s rifles - 2 Hellrainer Cannons
Etelian Force -3,630 men (220 men captured) -4,200 Sacrano 98 rifles
1. Maintain a huge force 2. Refuse to make any diplomatic advances 3. Ally an equally threatening nation nearby
Things you have done to show signs of friendship: 1. N/A
Plus it is more fun if our nations have an inherent dislike, rather than a hug fest for Centran. Two empires should clash! Not sit around and stagnate I say.
