NationStates Jolt Archive

Kodiak Island, Alaska...

The Neuvo Rican Tiger Class Battlecruiser approached the island from the South. Along with it, two Archangel Class destroyers and a single Belem class assault cruiser sailed. Veracruz led the way, the other ships stayed in close formation behind. On the Veracruz and Orinoco were 2 companies of marines, assigned to take Kodiak island under their own power, whilst the other ships powered north for Anchorage. Once Martel arrived on the scene, it would begin to ferry resupplies to the troops on the island, but until then they were on their own.


Neuvo Rican North Pacific Battlegroup:
At Kodiak:
1 x Tiger Class CGN (MNRS Veracruz)
1 x Belem Class CGH (MNRS Orinoco)
2 x Archangel Class DDG (MNRS Brunei, MNRS Mayotte)
Not Yet Arrived:
2 x Hornet Class LHA (MNRS Riacheleuo, MNRS Martel)
4 x Bergen Class FFG (MNRS F-141 - F-144)
3 x Hades Class SSK (MNRS Hades, MNRS Pluto, MNRS Charon)
1 x Matto Grosso Class SSGN (MNRS Matto Grosso)


On the helipads of the cruisers the choppers began to lift off. Each company consisted of 300 men in this case, with only light vehicular support. Once landed the troops began to disembark, and the helicopters headed back for more. By now it was late evening, and the bad weather was closing in. Major Ruiz was the head of the unit, and as soon as the last CH-53 unloaded it's troops and the 'have a nice day' message was received from Veracruz Ruiz was in charge of everything on the island.

Statistics showed that over 13,000 civilians were known to be present on the island, and an unknown number of ex Squornshelan military units, not thought to be hostile. The force had landed in a deep bay Southwest of Kodiak, and were now establishing a perimeter for a base camp. In the morning A company would start out on a 50 mile treck to Kodiak city, taking most of the vehicles, whilst Ruiz and B company made the shorter journey along the coastline to Old Harbour.

Far away from anywhere, at least the force was not attracting attention in it's location.

Further North, in the Shelikof Straight...

The other ships were heading straight for Anchorage, some of the task force had yet to arrive, yet all the essential elements were already on the scene. Whilst the admiralty had not supplied a carrier, two Ynoga class carriers were on standby in Johnston atoll.

Kodiak Island...

By the following morning the weather had cleared and the two groups had started out. Ruiz and his team were making good progress, covering 15 miles in the first day. Given that A company had taken the vehicles, they had already arrived in the town of Kodiak in the afternoon...

Of the 200 troops in A company, 80 had arrived on the vehicles. The sky was clear, but there was a cold wind in the air. Some rioting had broken out in the town, so advance squads had been sent to quell the unrest. Sergeant Traykov of the 1st Caucasus Guards Division was overseeing the 20 men assigned to the task.

First up were crowds of looters on one of the main streets in the town. He unslung his FN-2000 assault rifle and fired two shots into the air. Immediately the crowds fell silent. "THIS TOWN IS UNDER THE MILITARY JURISDICTION OF THE NEUVO RICAN EMPIRE ALL ILLEGAL ACTIONS ARE TO CEASE". Then came the reassuring sound of the other members in his squad levelling and cocking their weapons. In something of an anticlimax, the crowd dispersed. It would take about five more of these events to clear the town, and they were not all going to go to plan.

Something seemed strange. He could have sworn he saw a character in a military uniform in the dispersing crowd. "Velante report your position" he spoke into the radio.

"Command post" came the reply.

This was puzzling, before a new horrible feeling hit him "What's the intel on former Squornshelan military units in the area?".

"Dispersed bases on the island, whether or not they'll be happy to see us is another thing, Ruiz said to bank on there being some agressive units".

"Ok" Traykov lowered the radio receiver. "Keep your eyes open, we may have outstayed our welcome on this island". Traykov and his squad went back to dispersing rioters. Five minutes later, he and his squad were all dead or dying. At the command post just outside the city, the penny dropped within moments of Traykov's failure to report in.

Just south of Anchorage...

The frigate F-142 was 50km southeast of the island when the mayday call struck. It began to head for Kodiak city at full speed...

The remainder of A Company was surrounded, on the southern edge of the town, with little cover...

"How many of us are there?" Captain Mendez was the highest ranking officer there. The whole area for miles around was in confusion, some of the advance patrols sent out had heard the gunfire and had decided not to return, most of the marines were around the southern edge of the town, trying to fend off the enemy. The marines had the high ground, and were pouring fire into the town. Crack shots with F-2000 assault rifle, anyone in the open wouldn't stand a chance down there.

"200 tops sir, the initial surprise caught us off guard"

"Dammit" The Captain growled "And how many down there?"

"They outnumber us, an assault would be suicide, our ammunition is running out too. We should make a fighting retreat back along the road sir". Most of the vehicles had gone to pick up B company, who had turned round and were heading back to Saltery Cove for pick up.

"Wait! Over there..."

To the north the sky lit up. Flares began to rain down as 10 helicopters flew in low and fast. The CH-53E Super Stallions had flown from the fleet to the north, each carrying 30 heavily armed marines. Doorgunners opened up on each of the choppers, pouring yet more fire into the tiny town. The aircraft reeled round, an unguided rocket from the ground only just missing the tail of the lead helicopter. The miniguns in the forward windows now opened up, peppering the troublesome north side of the town with fire. A cloud of dust engulfed the town, as the reinforcements were dropped off about halfway between Kodiak and Spruce cape, capturing the town between two sizeable marine forces, the mountains and the sea - neither of which were favourable for making a run across.

"This is Flight Lieutenant Panza of the Sky Stallions 6th Squadron Neuvo Rican Navy, your orders are to capture the town, regards from Admiral Vasquez. The Frigate F-142 is gonna be here by midnight and Karzov, another Bulgar has just landed with another 300 marines to the north, just incase you ladies can't handle it yourself. Over"

"Thank you, it'll be ours by the morning. Over" Mendez could just see the helicopters dissapearing into the night sky .That punch in the nose from unknown enemies had shocked Mendez, and the people of the island were now going to pay - regardless or not of whether they had been the mystery gunners.

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Kodiak Island, Alaska...

The battle for Kodiak had been all but won. After the initial assault, over 600 marines had stormed the town with complete ruthlessness and wiped out the rogue military units. The main force had now divided to capture other population centres on the island, none of which put up much fight.

Anchorage, Alaska...

The town had been captured with minimal resistance. In what had been a good day for the Neuvo Rican military. A large airport was under control, a port was under control, and now army units were flooding in to take the battle further inland...