Kalistani Major History

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Statrican Diaries
Day 89

Over the last month, we have received a handful of Statrican guerrillas who seek to mount a defense of their homeland.  I will say, too little too late, but not to them.  They have asked us for help and for arms and ammunition, to open up a localized guerrilla front.  As Political officer, my job is to oversee their political education. 

These people are unmitigated poor, mostly illiterate peasants who are more nationalist than anything.  Nine out of ten, there's not a socialist among them.

We've nonetheless assigned a small detail to begin training them though.  Away from the main camp.  We've given them the firearms we are taking off the Lourennaise:  I figure:  if they are a guerrilla unit living off the land, they will be taking weapons from the guys they're shooting, and so what better to train with than those weapons?  They spend a week "snapping in" or dry firing at targets, to practice breath control and getting into position, and then they live fire for another week.  We very strictly limit their ammunition.  Week three is survival and land navigation and week four is squad and platoon tactics.  The best among them, by acclaim by their fellows, is awarded the rank of Corporal, and they are sent out.  We've already sent through one training cycle of 52 Statrican Guerrillas, and the remainder have spent anywhere from two to four weeks watching their comrades, waiting to start the next cycle.

At this rate, we'll train 600 guerrillas a year, to replace us in the field if we ever go home.

Speaking of going home:  A platoon from Filbert's unit passed by our camp headed to the coast.  They were spotted by pickets some ways off in the distance, and did not heed any of our signals, but they were unmistakably ours.  We have had no word from Filbert in three weeks, and a courrier only yesterday arrived from Machado.  The roads have been impassable, but Machado had set up near the Statrican/Lourenne/Sekowo frontier, west of an old provincial capital of Turedobs.  His hope is to set up a conduit for Kalistani assistence through Sekowo, and from there he will send word for Kalistan to replenish his troops.

In a week, we will send a small group to try to raise Filbert and get him to report. 

In base here, it has been nearly a month since we've seen any action.  But we did have to hold a trial last week for a squad of deserters.  I will not utter their name, but their plan was to go into Berozna, and buy supplies.  We got a tip off that they were planning something else, so I got Guerra to assign a group of six men to follow them.  Instead of going to Berozna, they cut West and were headed to the coast.  Our group very quickly apprehended them and returned them to base here.  One of their number, perhaps in an effort to save his own skin, dimed his comrades out, saying their plan was to loot and pillage their way back to the coast.  He said that two men in the group had been responsible for a string of violations of the local population in the nearby villages, sneaking off at night.  They were known to the pickets who let them go and they always returned to base before sunrise so they wouldn't be suspected.  We asked these two men if this was true, and they admitted it.  I ordered their summary execution, (perhaps the first two in centuries and centuries of Kalistani History) for failure to uphold the dignity of the Kalistani Militia, and lectured the company on the importance of military discipline at all times.  Most of the partisans were disheartened by the executions as these two were otherwise well liked, but as we do not have the facilities to imprison them for their anti-social ways, execution was the only way to protect the area from their sort. 

I also put out the word that any other such violations would be met with as harsh a punishment. 

As for the deserters, they were stripped of their weapons, and put on confinement for a week.  It was then ordered that they were to remain without a weapon for another month, and would serve as the mules whenever the unit went on patrol.  Only with faithful service can they possibly expect to rejoin the main body.

As for the snitch, he was demoted.

The fault of the lack of discipline of these men lies in their inactivity.  Boredom and lack of control of one's circumstances frustrates people.  But I made it clear that I will not tolerate anti-social behavior among these Partisans.  That is the behavior of Louis and the NC, not Kalistani Partisans.  I only hope their example serves to illuminate the ethical behavior of the others.

When word from Filbert comes in, I will write more.

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The Statrican Diaries
Day 176

Nearly half a year in country and we still have a month and a half of this accursed rain left.  Guerra is ill all the time, and the mud and landslides in the area prevent even normal muster.  I got Guerra to agree to sending a company on patrol last week.  She reluctantly agreed.  I went out with the company, and talked to the Comrades when we were a few miles out, under the guise of political education.

What I heard from the troops was fairly appalling.  Morale is incredibly low.  Much of it has to do with boredom.  The partisans have picked up a number of vices since we've been in base, and the neglect of the leadership has only amplified the problems.  One partisan said drug withdrawal had been particularly difficult.  Another wanted to know when mail and effects would arrive from home.  At least three of the troop insisted on taking a vote whether or not to return home.

I lectured the Partisans, attempting to appeal to their sense of discipline.  I reminded them that they were all volunteers and they knew what they were getting into when they came here.  Harris responded "Tonya, we chose to come here, and now we are choosing to leave."  I informed her that I would attempt to ascertain from Guerra what the tactical objectives were.

Upon returning to camp, I confronted Guerra with my data. She sympathized, and agreed that when the rainy season ended, we'd move toward Filbert's outpost closer to the capital.  The supply of new Statrican recruits has slowed to virtually none as the rainy season has progressed, and the base itself has more or less become more of a prison than anything.  I prevailed upon Guerra to allow the men regular patrols:  though it is raining and the rivers are flooding, getting out of the camp does wonders for the spirits of the partisans.  Guerra agreed and worked with the XO to develop a regular patrol schedule.  Even though there hasn't been contact with the Louis for months, the men were eager to go on what they quickly began calling nature walks.

Filbert has been set up along to our south west, closer to the capital, and Machado with his 175 man strong force is in the high country near Sekowo.  The courriers are irregular, but they have done their best to provide us news from time to time.  Machado's crypto was drowned in a river crossing, so he ordered his men to smash the radios and throw the pieces in the river.  So his courrier service involves a relay of fireteams in the field 40 miles apart.  During the cycle, one fireteam would move through the bush to the next post, deliver their message, and get any messages coming back the other way.  They make the 80 mile circuit twice a month.  Filbert has had different luck.  His unit of 225 have been under sporadic fire and have lost more than a few Partisans attempting to disrupt Lourenne's forces as they make probes toward the capital.  Filbert is down 35 partisans, and when the rain ends, we will move closer to reinforce him.

That day can't come fast enough.

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Kalistani Premier takes Questions at Press Conference"There are no Kalistani Regulars in Statrica"
Kaliburg, Ananto
June 15, 4429


Premier Al-Khali addressed Lourenne's accusations of Intervention in Statrica

"These claims are fundamentally baseless.  There are no Kalistani Regulars in Statrica,"  Premier of the Republic Abdulaziz Al-Khali declared before a meeting of the National Press Corps Thursday,in response to Lourenne's claims that they have encountered Kalistani troops in their imperialist war on a helpless people.  "We have not ordered any deployments of any of the three branches of the Regular Force, to Dovani or any other place, except the Anantonese Ocean, where our ships are patrolling against Lourenne's illegal attempts to interdict our shipping on the high seas.  These cynical deviants really know no shame."

To support his claims of non-Intervention, the Premier produced a the official Air Force Flight Log, which he intended to provide to members of the National Assembly.  "Look:  If there is some sort of activity in this log from the past two months which suggests that Regular Military played a role in any way of deploying, emplacing, or resupplying Kalistani Regular Military in Statrica, Dovani, or non-Kalistani Seleya, for that matter, I expect the Opposition to find the log entry and make it public.  If we see anything from the Last two months which suggests any such troop movement, I will resign.  But you will find no such thing in this log or any other log.  Because intervention by Kalistani Regulars without authorization by the National Assembly is expressly illegal."

When asked by The Republic about the story reprinted from IZQUIERDA about the Militia's training regime, the Premier was similarly defiant:  "I have it on good authority that this unit is still currently in the field.  If you're so concerned about the Militia, Comrades, perhaps you should go visit them.  They are in CATC right now still shooting with the Regulars and the Navy."  The Premier's statement was easy confirmed by this reporter following the Press Conference.  It was confirmed by Captain Gregory Criswell, Batallion Commander, 3rd Battalion, Ananto Regiment. who confirmed that indeed, the Sierra Battery was still deployed to CATC, and were currently doing joint ops with units of the Regular Artillery.

Other questions asked by reporters:

"Is William P. Bennots in Vanuku, and is he there to repair relations between Kalistan and Vanuku?"

"We know that Bennots is there.  He is not a representative of the Government, and is currently serving with Suldanor ODEN.  As far as we know, the reports of his vacationing in Vanuku are accurate.  But it is not a crime to travel to Vanuku, nor is it a crime for Vanukeans to travel here and do business here.  If we had better relations with that Kingdom, it wouldn't be such a bad thing.  But we are hesitant to open up official relations with Vanuku.  That may change someday.  But not today."

"How are the discussions around the Non-Aligned Movement going?"

"They are on track.  We have slowed down a bit, following the change of government in Selucia, but we are all working very hard to come up with a comprehensive Treaty which will allow us to stand apart from the worlds great powers.  It is very encouraging."

"The Former President, Ana Barajas has been retired for more than a year now, and yet she appears to have dropped off the face of the planet.  Is there any updates on her current projects?"

"The President was always a quiet person.  It is my understanding that she is writing a book.  I'm sure we have not heard the last of Barajas."

"How will Kalistan respond to Valruzia's joining Lourenne's anti-ODEN crusade?"

"As we speak, our Government is drawing up contingency plans to nationalize Valruzian investments in Kalistan if they announce an official embargo to Kalistani trade.  We have our eyes set particularly on VEMI-K.  If we do nationalize, it will be with compensation.  However, we will pay the compensation with the sale of the company to Kalistani investors.  The Government of Kalistan will not get into the record making business."

"Who is headlining the Jam this in 4430?"

"You'll have to ask [ODEN Director Georgia] Tass:  That's her thing.  I'm still waiting for my invite.  Ahhhhheeeeemmmmmmmmmmmm..."

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NLA Names New Shadow Cabinet
Party factionalism overshadows NLA proposal
Kaliburg, Ananto
November 14, 4427


Pictured: The National Assembly offices of the NLA

At a press conference at the National Assembly, Leader of the Opposition Zandra Arnold named a new Shadow Cabinet, which the New Liberal Alliance claims is a "robust prospective government" for 4430. Major changes include Óscar de Madrid's promotion from Defence to Internal Affairs, and Helena Garçon's move to the Foreign Affairs brief. As well as being gender balanced, the team includes more spokespeople hailing from outside Vrassa, the party stronghold, and additional members of the party's conservative wing.

Critics have noted the changes coinciding with increasing internal pressure from the conservative wing, seeking stronger stances on immigration and economic policy, and the social liberal wing, calling for official red lines for a coalition with the Socialist Party. However, Zandra Arnold denied the changes were designed to appeal to faction leaders over the electorate. "This is not a team to heal our party's short term disagreements, but fix our country's long term problems," Arnold answered, "This team represents the best the NLA has to offer, and would be ready to provide stable government." Arnold avoided specific questions from the Republic about policy and coalitions, stating that was an issue for an election campaign.

Notably absent from the new Shadow Cabinet was conservative Sunitha Medina-Rue, who unnamed party sources claim is making plans to challenge incumbent Dr. Adrian Maslow for the NLA's presidential nomination. Asked by the Republic if he would fight a nomination battle, the President's office stated "Dr. Maslow is no natural politician, but believes in the democratic process within and without the NLA, and is ready for any obstacle to a second term." Medina-Rue declined to comment.

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The Republic Editorial
"Dear Queen of Lourenne:  F--k you."Al-Khali responds to Charges of deterioration from Lourenne
Kaliburg, Ananto
February 3, 4430

Dear Editor of The Kalistani Republic

Recently, the Lourenne Queen called us the most Drug Addicted Nation in Terra.

First, we are happy to read that they have banned the use of all recreational drugs other than Weed.  That's fine.  ODEN informs me that they make a lot of money selling Lourennaise Potheads weed, and I am convinced that Kalistani herb is better than anything the Lourennaise can scratch out of their meager sandy-ass "soil" anyway.

Second of all, to the Queen, I say, "F--k you."  I think all of Kalistan joins me in that position, but I want to state emphatically, that's MY position.  It is always better to live under an elected President than an inbred monarch.  Why not give your people the freedom to select their own leaders?  You call us the most drug addicted nation in Terra, but we assure you this is not true.  Because when drugs are legal, addiction is treated like a medical issue, rather than a moral one.  The most drug-addicted nations in Terra are ones where use is arbitrarily outlawed by a malicious and moralizing Government of elitist do-gooders who think they know better how to govern the choices of people than the people themselves do.  That is the essence of fascism, Comrade, and you're tits deep in it.

So, just remember that, you fascist.  People in Kalistan may use drugs, but they use them freely and legally, while people in Lourenne also use drugs, but your idiotic law makes them criminals, and denies them services to help them when they get into trouble.  I suppose you'd rather thrown people in your dungeons than help them, but hey, that's on you, you imperialist puppet usurper.

What am I saying?  The whole country is an capitalist dungeon...  I guess drug prohibition is the precisely correct policy for your people after all.

Sincerely,
Abdulaziz al-Khali
A Kalistani

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ODEN Eyes deal to Vanuku
An ODEN deal would signal a thaw in relations
Dah Delta, Ananto
June 25, 4430


Seeing Opportunities in Majatra, Tass meets with Growers Union leader Thomas Marin

The Director of ODEN Kalistan, Georgia Tass met with leaders of the Kalistani Growers Union last week to ask them to shift production to more natural drugs, which can be produced without processing.  The talks this week were positive, and the Growers' union pledged to double production of natural substances like Marijuana, Mushrooms, Coca and opium, as well as precursors like Ergot and Cabrera, which is used to make DMT.  Peyote will not be increased, due to the limited environmental conditions which it grows, primarily in the dry mountains slopes in western Suldanor.

"We have an opportunity to sell to countries that allow natural drugs.  This will be a boon for growers in Kalistan and ODEN International, as countries slowly conform their National Drug Policies with ODEN preferences."

Tass said that ODEN-Kalistan will propose a permanent price reduction for natural occurring drugs to non-ODEN nations which have legalized natural Drugs.  "There are a lot of countries that would see ODEN, maybe not as a good fit for their own country, but more as a wholesale supplier for local Government sales.  One example of this seems to be Vanuku, who will soon legalize naturally occurring Drugs, and apparently wishes to set the Government up as a regulator of drug sales in the country.  The Government would apparently need a regular source of drugs, and this could be a real opportunity for ODEN countries to supply the markets in parts of the world without an ODEN presence."

There is no doubt that a deal to supply the Vanukean with ODEN drugs would signal an improvement in relations between all ODEN countries and Vanuku.  "Well, I'm sure," Tass said, "that it will have an effect on Relations between Kalistan and Vanuku.  It's not why we are interested, however.  Having a national supplier on the ODEN Client list is a massive coup for ODEN:  It allows us to form guaranteed contracts with sovereign entities, which mean long term stability in distribution and prices, and this serves the mission of ODEN in a way that having to sell to individual or private distributors cannot offer."

Tass noted that Sekowo and Telamon have both completed their Drug surveys, and is happy for the additions of different sorts of medicines and recreational drugs.  "We have methamphetamine now, as well as a number of medicinal herbs which offer therapeutic relief from Sekowo.  Telamon is getting their industries off the ground, and their increasing contributions and specializations over the years will also allow Kalistan to consider specialization too, so that we are not competing.  And we will soon welcome Keymon to the Cartel, giving ODEN a window on Majatra and Artania.  The Cartel is well situated to begin supplying Majatran demand, and as far as ODEN-Kalistan is concerned, we welcome partnerships with governments so we don't have to associate with large Black Market actors, like we must when selling heroin and cocaine to Lourenne."

ODEN-Kalistan plans to seek input on pricing at the next regular meeting of the Cartel in early 4431.  Tass reports that ODEN nations earned more than 130 B Rubles from sales to Lourenne under the Embargo as drug demand has not decreased, but supply being choked off as it was by Government policy, has caused the price to spike to the Lourenne Market.  "This money has been split three ways among all ODEN nations as per our agreement, which is a nice chunk of change for our economies.  Though we lowered wholesale prices by 75%, we have noticed that most of ODEN's product is selling to Lourennaise distributors in Kalistan at something more like 15-17% lower than world market prices due specifically to the inflation caused prohibition.  We can afford to offset prices elsewhere due simply to the volume we are selling their black market distributors."

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Kalistan and Lodamun to jointly Develop new Submarine
Sub to be built at Kaliburg Naval Shipyards, will feature fuel cell technology
Kaliburg, Ananto
September 8, 4430


Concept drawing of a new Kalistani-Lodamese Submarine, tentatively called the Indica-Class in Kalistan features hydrogen Fuel Cell technology

The Defense Ministers of Kalistan and Lodamun have agreed to put money and talent toward the development of a new class of submarine, to be built by the Kaliburg Naval Shipyards on Ananto.  Both Kalistani and Lodamese engineers are already beginning to work out the design and have released a conceptual blueprint to the Press.  The development of the new boat will benefit both nations, who have long held a close naval partnership and alliance under the 150 year old Kalistan-Lodamun Naval Cooperation Treaty.

According to Naval spokesmen, the new boat, tentatively called the Indica Class in Kalistan, will feature cutting edge fuel cell technology which will allow the engine to run without needing a supply of oxygen or a nuclear power plant.  "This technology will replace the burning of diesel for the electrical engine, allowing us to remain submerged, in theory for up to three weeks.  The ship will carry eleven fuel cells which will extend our range at sea to almost three months, and a back up diesel engine in case the powerplant fails,"  Naval Engineer Donald Ibis of Kaliburg Polytechnic Institute said.  "Lack of the need to circulate coolant through the engine will permit near silent running that both the nuclear subs and the air-dependent diesel engines lack."

The new technology will represent a hybrid of diesel and nuclear technology to power the ship.  "A smaller power plant will clearly lack the operations duration of a nuclear power plant, which can, with resupply, theoretically operate indefinitely.  However, it also allows the boat to be much smaller, and therefore far more maneuverable in the water than the larger nuclear submarines, and therefore, allows us to pose a serious threat to the nuclear fleets of larger nations.  The lack of a need to run air into our engines allows us to overcome the need to snorkel that our current submarines suffer from, and lets us stay at sea for as much as a month longer, and shrink the compliment from around 50 to around 27."

Planned armaments for the ship include standard torpedos, heavyweight torpedoes, and anti-air and -ship short range missiles.  Designers will also look into the possibility of development of tube launched guided missiles, though without expertise in such technology from Kalistan or Lodamun, it is doubtful that this option will be built into the Indica.  In addition, the sub will be able to travel to a depth of 700 meters and a distance of 9000 miles without refueling, at a submerged speed of 20 knots.  The ship will lack a deck gun, but will possess a new direct fire battery that will allow the ship to defend itself from air attacks while surfaced.

Production of prototypes are expected to begin in a year, with the first proof of concepts being produced in early 4432.  Full scale production will begin at Kaliburg in 4432.

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NLA Conference: Day ThreePresident Maslow wins nomination for second term
Sulari, Suldanor
September 4, 4430


President Adrian Maslow was nominated on the first count

A victory for "independent, principled leadership" was how President Maslow described his nomination by the New Liberal Alliance for the Republic's highest office. The former civil engineer received 61% of the online vote, ahead of Deputy Sunitha Medina-Rue, a leader of the conservative wing who had criticised his "cosy" position between the New Liberals and governing Socialists. Accepting the nomination, the President stated in his speech that he saw his priorities for the next three years as providing assistance to solve diplomatic tensions, as well as being a constitutional counsel to all parties in the succeeding National Assembly. The Socialist Party is expected to endorse Dr. Maslow.

The new platform, named 'A Better Way' by Leader Zandra Arnold, contains nothing in the way of radical changes to the expected NLA planks. Fairer taxes, democratic reform and abolition of national service were all major points. The conservative wing's proposed motions, regarding the immigration system and coalition building, were also accepted via online vote, calling on the party not to accept a coalition agreement with the Socialists unless no party received a majority. Meeting her Presidential bid's supporters, Medina-Rue stated that the NLA was close to fulfilling its potential as a "true alternative to so-called Ethical Socialism."

Zandra Arnold, however, stayed to the same tune as usual. Winning her own leadership ballot unanimously, the NLA Leader celebrated the nomination of President Maslow as "a victory for those who believe in a pair of safe hands". Arnold was light on criticism for the conservatives, however, stating "any NLA platform is 'a better way' for Kalistan, especially this one." The NLA has been quiet on expectations for this election, but internal sources tell the Republic that Arnold is under pressure to show the NLA as a real contender for government.

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reprinted from
The Light-  The Journal of The Society of Brethren of the Truth in Kalistan
Kalistani Brethren Set to visit Lourenne
"We have heard the call to Visit the Lourennais"
Sulari, Suldanor
January 12, 4431


Sulari Monthly Meeting agrees to send delegation to Lourenne in December

The Sulari Monthly Meeting, responding to a minute of concern for Lourennais Brethren, have agreed to send members of their local Outreach and Travelling Ministry Committee to visit Lourennais.

Sister Doreen Phillips raised the Concern in the Monthly Meeting with a Concern for Business in May of 4430.

"Why," she began, "have we not heard from our Brothers and Sisters in Lourenne, since this War began?  Almost 20 million people in Lourenne are Members of the Society of Brethren.  We should have heard loud protests from them against imperialist War, but they have been silent.  So I ask this meeting to take up a concern for our Lourenne Brethren.  We would like to learn how things are going for them, and perhaps offer them spiritual support and Care as we may, should they require it."

The Meeting was deeply divided over the Minute.  Some wanted nothing to do with Lourenne, and argued that if Lourennaise Brethren had gone along with the war silently, they must support it.  "They should have stood opposed to it!" said Brother David Frankish.

To which the pro-visit Brethren group responded.  Gomer Touelle spoke: "We should have stood against our own Government  building their weapons of warfare.  The Brethren in Kalistan do not get into politics much anymore, but maybe its time we did.  Peace is peace, and to make peace with our enemy, even if he is a degenerate imperialist, is the Brethrenist thing to do.  There is the Light of God in all of us, even if our behavior suggests the opposite, as in the case of the Lourennaise."

Gilda Hamilton responded, "Barajas was a Fighting Brethren, and there are a LOT of them in Kalistan.  Don't be so quick to suggest that all Brethren viewed that war the same way." 

After discussion of the Minute for nearly an hour, the Clerk of the Meeting determined that the Concern needed to season.  Meanwhile, several potlucks were held, a new BUN Coordinator for the Meeting was named, and the Concern was nearly forgotten.  Spring turned into Summer, and Summer to Fall.  But Sister Phillips raised the matter once more at the November Business Meeting.

"Brethren, have we forgotten about The Concern for our Lourennaise Friends?" She asked in out of the silence.

Two Members immediately stood and walked out of the Business Meeting.  Phillips continued:  "I am led to raise this concern once more.  Those Brethren in Lourenne deserve our attention, or at least a visit.  This is something we can do, Friends."

Many Members who had been opposed to Phillips' Minute before now sought to avoid a restoration of the Conflict.  "Look Comrade Phillips," Art Jenssen began.  "I have also considered my opposition to your minute, and it lies primarily in how we would pay for such a voyage.  Surely you did not mean that the entire Meeting shall go to Lourenne, so, perhaps you will tell us what you had in mind, and if it is reasonable, I will stand aside."

Phillips assured Jenssen that only a small group of Brethren would go to Lourenne.  "It will just be those of us with means.  I happen to be well off, so I will volunteer to go.  And Chantal, who is one of our traveling ministers, have also said she would come with me.  We would request five or six other Members or Attenders here to come along with us, ask the Meeting for a travel letter, and an Anchor Committee, and would leave after New Year."  Phillips paused for a moment, and then continued, when it appeared that she had not swayed the opposition.  "At least can we have a clearness committee on the matter?"

The Meeting agreed that this would be a good idea and the Committee met the next Sunday, comprised of Jenssen, Hollingsworth, Carrangus-Francisco, and Jackson.  At December's Business Meeting, the Clearness Committee reported out that all members of the Travel Group had clearness on whether they wanted to go, and they recommend that the Meeting endorse the voyage.

The Clerk took a Sense of the Meeting, and found that those who objected had decided to stand aside.  "I would add to the concern, not only an interest in the well being of our Lourennaise Brethren, but also a concern for our former President." said Phillips, on the heels of the recent news that Barajas had been killed in Statrica.  "We should see what we can do about getting the Kalistanis sent back home."  The Meeting endorsed the Minute of Concern, and Phillips, Chantal McCleod, and Brethren Guilley, South, Wenchyll, Redd, Smith, and Cotton were endorsed by the Travel Letter to the Lourennais Brethren/  An anchoring Committee and a traveling fund was established.

It is unclear whether Lourenne will let the Sulari Brethren travel to Lourenne.  Hopefully they may prevail upon the Foreign Minister to secure transit for them via some neutral country, such as Sekowo or Baltusia, so that they do not run afoul of Lourennais Entry Controls.  Their fate is in the hands of higher ups now, and they await word of their departure.

More to come.

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reprinted from
News From Lodamun
Kalistani and Lodamese Navies hold large scale exercise
Joint week-long exercise contains all elements of naval warfare.


Kalistani ships fire on coastal targets


Lodamese Marines land near Bozo River CATC

Anantonese Ocean - A large week-long exercise operation took place recent week in the Anantonese Ocean. The joint-exercise was conducted by the naval forces of Kalistan and Lodamun. The both navies practiced each aspect of naval warfare, from tasks like refueling at sea and maneuvers to live fire coastal bombardments and amphibious landings. The first two days of the exercise took place near the coast of Norstavan (Lodamun). There ships of both navies practiced signalling, communication, spotting and maneuvers, to optimise the collaboration between the two fleets. Part of the pratice was a combat situation. In this hypothetical situation enemy submarines, a role played by Kalistani submarines, tried to 'sink' the vessels of the combined fleet.  "This is an very important aspect." said captain François Hus of the Lodamese destroyer Cohen, "Our navies are tasked with protecting the Anatonese Ocean, which we have done for over 140 years already. Submarines can pose a great threat to ships in naval combat, it is not unthinkable that we might face realy enemy submarines in the future. If such an attack takes place we must be certain that there are no failures in communication." Both the ships and the submarines took their task very serious, as if they truely engaged in combat. On the first day the submarines managed to get seven major hits on Lodamese and Kalistani vessels of which two would likely have resulted in the destruction of two vessels, making them the clear victors of that day. The next day, however, the submarines were less succesful, getting only two major hits with one of their own submarines 'destroyed'.

The third and fourth day were live fire missions, in which Kalistani and Lodamese ships tried to destroy targets on land, in the air and sea. In this exercise Kalistan took a leading role, as their field of expertise is naval atillery use, which became even more clear in the results. With Kalistani ships hitting 85% of their targets, whilst Lodamese ships had a 71% hit ratio. "The Kalistani are specialists on this field, which means Lodamun can learn a lot from our allies." said Ensign Lucas of the Devis. The last three days were used for large landing operations at Bozo River CATC on Ananto. Four Lodamese marine battalions and seven Kalistani battalions were deployed along several kilometers of coastline and ordered to secure beachheads. Troops of the Kalistani army were tasked with protecting the shores and defending the area around Bozo River CATC from the invaders. With live fire being used as the landing crafts approached, the nations wanted to create as much of a realistic effect as possible. On the third day the marines were victories, fully securing the beachheads for reinforcements to arrive.

At the end of the week both nations decleared the exercise a succes, commending eachother on the results. Kalistan and Lodamun seek to work closer together, as just recently both nations annouced they will start joint-development and production of a new type submarine.