A Battle Unseen

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Operation: Red Star Rising


May 19th, 5562
Metz-Leonid, Ladakh District

The file was spread out on his desk. He has spent some time considering it. After all, Operation Weeping Dusk was for all intents and purposes, a failure. Of course, the Army of Equality was woefully incompetent. But this file, Operation Red Star Rising, would be an opportunity to make amends for the failure in Pontesi. Directly placing CSS assets in Istalia. Of course, the Istalian government would be made aware of this, they weren't a liability like Temania. It was far away enough from Yishelem that it wouldn't catch their attention, plus with Istalia cutting all ties, it was perfect for the CSS to set up shop in. It was in Majatra so the benefits were already obvious to Tsering. Operation Red Star Rising would also assist the Istalian government in securing the revolution from reactionaries. But the main focus was using Istalia as a basis for future operations in Majatra. 

He approved the Operation. The CSS would need to prove itself, and Operation Red Star Rising was the best opportunity to do so. The last thing Tsering needs is another disappointment to present to the Central Committee. Not only would this be a way to amend the failures of the CSS under him, but it would also advance Xsampan interests in Majatra. Wherever an opportunity may arrive. The Istalians would benefit, but most importantly, Xsampa would benefit, and the CSS. At the bare minimum, Xsampa would have knowledge on what's going on in Istalia should disruptions occur, and the local area. At best? Xsampa can influence events to the best extent across Majatra. But first things first, getting the approval to the Central Committee. Once that's done, everything can go into motion. 

The operation couldn't fail. Xsampa could afford the failure, but Tsering couldn't. The Central Committee will be itching to replace him if Operation Red Star Rising fails. Tsering wouldn't let this operation fail. He would make sure of it.