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ooc: Are these islands inhabited on EII? criticism of the ORBAT welcome, I'm trying to iron out any problems at the moment

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The Neuvo Rican taskforce had set out from Mauritius, heading for the Crozet islands in the southern Indian Ocean. The sudden collapse of Huahin meant that Pacifinesian influence in the area would have to be reinforced.

ORBAT:

Navy:
1x Ynoga Class Assault Carrier (Airwing =8 F-29A, 2 SH-60J, 3 CH-53N, 1 AH-1W)
2x Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Carriers (Airwing = 6 AV-8BII+, 5 CH-53N, 2 AH-1W, 8 SH-60J)
2x Spruance Class Destroyers (2 SH-60J)
5x Duke Class Frigates (1 SH-60J)
16x Toltec Class Amphibious Transports



Marines:
1400 Marines (35 Equipped with HVM SAM units)
120 Engineers
12 M1A1 Main Battle Tanks
35 M1 Bradley IFVs
28 LAV-25
30 M113A APC
24 L119 Light Towed Howitzer
12 M56 Pack Howitzer
56 Humvee (Of Which 20 are Linebackers)
68 Other Trucks



Airforce:
2 Airborne Regiments (On Mayotte)
45 C-130J-30 (On Mayotte or Mauritius)
14 KC-130 (On Mauritius)
2 E-3 Sentry (On Mayotte)
35 F-16 Block 50 (On Mayotte)


Under Command of Admiral Sanchez, the force was well underway to the islands. Within 12 hours, the helicopters would be in range of the isolated rocky outposts. The naval force was not exactly equipped to fight any sea battles - not that it expected to. The significant Neuvo Rican naval presence in the Indian Ocean islands to the north would be enough to deter any would be attackers. Two F-29s from the Nuevo Leon - the Ynoga class carrier, made first visual on the islands. The westernmost - Ile aux Cochons, or the Isle of Pigs - the third largest of the islands came into view. Just one more hour, and the CH-53Ns could begin deploying troops to the islands.

Troops had landed on Ile aux Cochons, and were scouring the islands. The CH-53Ns were dropping off more and more marines on the islands. 300 troops scoured the islands, whilst two rigid raiders were investigating the Ilot des Apotres to the northeast. The two largest islands had yet to be landed upon...

Neuvo Rican New Network Announcement:

The government in Amazonas - Brazil, today announced the final plans for the newly annexed Crozet Islands. The plans were as follows:

Ile Aux Cochons:

Status: Neuvo Rican Dependancy
Settlement: A small settlement for 500 people is to be constructed on the island. Military presence will be minimal, with only radar/ missile defense systems constructed on the island.


Ile De La Possession
Status: Neuvo Rican Dependancy
Settlement: None. The island is set to become the final link in the Indian island chain of fortress islands. Over 12000 military personnel are to be stationed on the island, with a fully functioning airbase and fleet refuelling facilities. Plans for ICBM silos are also being proposed.


Ile De L'est
Status: Penguin Territory.
Settlement: Ile De L'est is set to mainly be used as a nature reserve, with human presence on the greater part of the island being kept at a maximum of 30. An area of coast directly opposite the military installation on Ile De La Possession is set to become grade two training grounds for the Neuvo Rican military. Unmanned stations are to be built on the island.