Deltaria

[Rogue]

HRADNICE - Deltaria's third largest city, Hradnice, was captured last night by advancing rebel forces calling themselves the "Free People's Army". Consisting of both deserted army units and self formed royal militia's, the FPA has been rapidly advancing following the disintigration of a large part of the Imperial Armed Forces. Once the uprising began, it became clear that a majority of those in the military were not keen to die for "their" emperor. 

Despite the dessertions, a strong contingent of the army is still fighting tenactiously in defense of the imperial system and the Thaller family. The imperial force is estimated to number 100.000, largely from military units stationed in the Crownlands. The Duchy of Daraki also supports the Imperial government with a contingent of at least 20.000 Daraki troops, fighting on behalf of their Duke, crown advisor to Emperor Slavko. With their advance, rebel forces now control large swathes of the country. But for all their strengths, the rebels seem to be bitterly divided. New rebel groups are popping up throughout the country, with the most recent addition sparking fears of a wider civil war. 

The "Republican Front", consisting of disgruntled liberals, conservatives, socialists and progressives, took over effective control over the coastal "gem" of Branovice, declaring the "Branovician Republic" and setting up formal government structures in what is now being dubbed the "city state." This combined with the recent declaration of the Augustan State of Dolinka in the south has sparked debate on whether the rebellion can keep its organization and momentum going. Imperial forces are erecting elaborate defenses around Tsargrad, as well as reportedly preparing a counter offensive to the north. If rebel organization shatters, it is unclear if their goal of taking Tsargrad by the end of june will remain plausible or become a fantasy. 

Emperor Slavko has meanwhile called on all "patriots and Deltarian friends" to rise up against the rebellion, calling it a "foreign ploy to weaken our country." Slavko is already hinting at possible foreign intervention, hoping to use a patriotic message to get more Deltarians on his side. 


[Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEL4UHEsR3Y]
The sounds of war during last week's siege of Hradnice