NationStates Jolt Archive

Earlier last week Indian Gurkha regiments had moved in from the south and east and European brigades landed in the north and moved in from the west to begin the conquest of Bhutan after Bhutan had staged a number of attacks across the border. As well, there nation had long been a thorn in India’s due to it trying to suck some of the power out of the Indian Empire in order to expand their own pitiful state in global affairs.

The forces of India had quickly overwhelmed the small, poorly trained, and insufficient armed army which only lasted a couple days of fighting. In the capital Thimphu the royal family had been brought into sage custody and shipped off to India for sake keeping.

As well, small groups of fighters who remained were quickly either chased out of the more populated areas or where eliminated by a number of different means used by the military to bring them out.

So within a week the country had been taken, the royal family secured, enemy combatants driven from the more populated areas, and the Indian presence firmly made in the country.

With good chunks of the country secure now came the longest part of the campaign which would be to subdue the fighters and other groups that had fled to the high mountains and difficult terrain of Bhutan. To do this a few thousand specially trained Nepalese Gurkhas had been dispatched to deal with them and subdue the,

Yet, despite the populations in the controlled areas made up a super majority of the country’s population and were not in total opposition to the occupation and did not seem to be in support of the fighters against Indian occupation as there had not been much change in society.

In the mountain areas of the country thousands of Nepalese swarmed through the mountains and began to overwhelm the fighters who remained from the recently overtaken government.

As well, the Greater Indian Empire began to send in people to develop the infrastructure of the country and to establish a more open government along the lines of the Emperor of Greater India so as to make it easier to manage.

You need to slow down a little, post an initial attack, give people a chance to post some sort of reply or denunciation of your government's action, RP a defence, at least make the conquest of Bhutan take a minimum of five posts. RP's are meant to tell a story, to be fun, not just gobble up as much territory as possible.

You need to slow down a little, post an initial attack, give people a chance to post some sort of reply or denunciation of your government's action, RP a defence, at least make the conquest of Bhutan take a minimum of five posts. RP's are meant to tell a story, to be fun, not just gobble up as much territory as possible.OOC: I know, but I write my conclusion first.

OOC: If your doing this from a Retroconquest persepctive...we could have one of our journalists there; have a High Ranking Military guy tell the story of the "Glourious conquest" ?

OOC: If your doing this from a Retroconquest persepctive...we could have one of our journalists there; have a High Ranking Military guy tell the story of the "Glourious conquest" ?OOC: Good idea. :D

OOC: West Pacific considering that the nation has only an army of 6000 and it is trained by India, as says Wiki, I felt that it would be rather hard to acutallty rp anything except one or two posts and a longer resistance movement.

Report from the Delhi News,

Today, our soldiers have marched into the harsh lands of Bhutan which has long been a sort of satellite state of our mighty and God given Empire. Yet, earlier this year the savage mongrels of Bhutan launched raids across our common border killing a few hundred Northern Indians and specifically targeted Europeans to kill which they only succeeded in killing eight by the will of God. Which resulted in Parliament and the Emperor declaring war on Bhutan.

Through this our army has begun a quick offensive from all sides with soldiers being landed in the north and thus encircling the small nation of Bhutan.

So far in the pasty twenty hours our soldiers have been able to seize many important positions and villages necessary for us to manage to take over Bhutan. Yet, the fight for the capital of Bhutan has yet to stat. So that is all for today.

Good day to you all.”

Ally O'Tool was perhaps the oddest reporter you'd ever meet but a reporter non-the less; even though the pink hair and pigtails and various gothic biker leather outfit might seem like she was trying not to be taken seriously; she was very serious. She sat down opposite the Officer from the Greater Indian Empire. There had been recent diplomatic flurries after invasion; and people back home were eager to get the picture from the Indian Perspective.

The Office was quite Spartan using a lot of wood and white; various medals and awards decorated the walls above the fireplace the opposite side of the room had a small bookcase with various books on it some were military in nature others were obviously fictions novels; the title -1984 by George Orwell stood out in Ally.s mind.

In the middle of the room was a marbel or polised wooden desk; She assumed it was her interviewee's she waited admiring the medals for her volenteer to arrive

Ally O'Tool was perhaps the oddest reporter you'd ever meet but a reporter non-the less; even though the pink hair and pigtails and various gothic biker leather outfit might seem like she was trying not to be taken seriously; she was very serious. She sat down opposite the Officer from the Greater Indian Empire. There had been recent diplomatic flurries after invasion; and people back home were eager to get the picture from the Indian Perspective.

The Office was quite Spartan using a lot of wood and white; various medals and awards decorated the walls above the fireplace the opposite side of the room had a small bookcase with various books on it some were military in nature others were obviously fictions novels; the title -1984 by George Orwell stood out in Ally.s mind.

In the middle of the room was a marbel or polised wooden desk; She assumed it was her interviewee's she waited admiring the medals for her volenteer to arriveThe officer sitting next to him looked at the reported with glaring blue eyes and then said," Well, to begin with the reason for our invansion of Bhutan was that is had raided our lands and killed a number of Imperial subjects. Since, these attacks were able to postively be linked to Bhutan we demaned the extradition of the crimnals responsible for it which was denied and thus we declared was and began the conquest of Bhutan which was a relatively easy one since their army was small and not very strong willed in comparision to our force of tens of thousands and armed with modern weapons and well trained.

So within a few weeks we took the land and land down our law, though if you have any questions ask them now?"

She Smiled; being of Irish decent meant she would be accepted here better than some of her colleques; though the accent sometimes gave her trouble. "So; After the decloration of war; can you recount for me Generals; the first attack in as much detail as you can recall?"

She Smiled; being of Irish decent meant she would be accepted here better than some of her colleques; though the accent sometimes gave her trouble. "So; After the decloration of war; can you recount for me Generals; the first attack in as much detail as you can recall?"The General looked at her trying to see any hint of African ancestry as he knew that many groups of different non-European ancestries opposed the immigration policy of the Empire. Yet he replied," Well, the first attack lasted a day as our forces had come in from the south first and marched upon the valleys in an attempt to manage to gain control of the population areas fast. These areas we managed to take well as the enemy had only a few real supporters as we had been able to divide the small army of Bhutan earlier with other troops movmetns to the west and east."

she smiled; she could tell he was trying to figure out where she was from; "My blood line is pure Irish General, down all generations" she said; her southen Irish accent sexily left her lips; "So were there simaltanious assaults and how much of a role did the airforce play in the campaign?"

she smiled; she could tell he was trying to figure out where she was from; "My blood line is pure Irish General, down all generations" she said; her southen Irish accent sexily left her lips; "So were there simaltanious assaults and how much of a role did the airforce play in the campaign?"The general laughed," I can tell, as you are you may apply for resident status if you, but back to the main topic.

We had attacks come in from the west and east a few hours later, but for air support we did not use it due to the fact that in most of the terrian we would be in it would inefficent to use them though we used them to bring in a few thousands troops and land them in the north of Bhutan."

IMPERIAL DECLARATION

His Imperial Majesty - the Gwangmu Emperor - has heard the rumors of war in Bhutan, and he has reviewed the case. With the information at the disposal of His Imperial Majesty's government, it has been decided that the Government in India has made no attempt to elucidate a proper casus bellum, their government made no attempt to reconcile differences with the government of Bhutan, their government has likewise made no attempt to render proof of an casus bellum, and subsequently has committed an act of aggression upon a fellow state in the Orient.

Given these circumstances, it is the unanimous decision of the Imperial Cabinet to condemn the invasion of Bhutan and therefore demand the withdrawal of Indian forces from Bhutan. If we receive no indication of either willingness to render to us proper and irrefutable evidence of the Indian government's desires to a balance of harmony rather than an unwarranted war of expansionism in the Orient, or their government thence chooses to ignore our calls, we shall make ready the defense of Bhutan and thence eject the Indian forces forcefully.

IMPERIAL CABINET
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Since, these attacks were able to postively be linked to Bhutan we demaned the extradition of the crimnals responsible for it which was denied and thus we declared warOOC: Here it is is. To make sure there is no confusion I shall leave the post unmodifed, though there are a few humouros typos.

IMPERIAL DECLARATION

His Imperial Majesty - the Gwangmu Emperor - has heard the rumors of war in Bhutan, and he has reviewed the case. With the information at the disposal of His Imperial Majesty's government, it has been decided that the Government in India has made no attempt to elucidate a proper casus bellum, their government made no attempt to reconcile differences with the government of Bhutan, their government has likewise made no attempt to render proof of an casus bellum, and subsequently has committed an act of aggression upon a fellow state in the Orient.

Given these circumstances, it is the unanimous decision of the Imperial Cabinet to condemn the invasion of Bhutan and therefore demand the withdrawal of Indian forces from Bhutan. If we receive no indication of either willingness to render to us proper and irrefutable evidence of the Indian government's desires to a balance of harmony rather than an unwarranted war of expansionism in the Orient, or their government thence chooses to ignore our calls, we shall make ready the defense of Bhutan and thence eject the Indian forces forcefully.

IMPERIAL CABINET
http://wiki.galbijim.com/images/2/20/Korea-arms2.gifTo the Retainers of HIM and/or his most honorable majesty,

Your Imperial Highness
The Gwangmu Emperor,

We understand your concern as this may be well read as unjustified act of imperialism upon a small weak country, but we wish to cite that we did give information regarding the attacks, but we have released after our original statement regarding the proper reasons for war as Bhutan invaded our lands, as you know, yet when they refused to extradite the officers responsible for the attack they refused and upon not responding to our extradition request after a second time we were forced to take action in response in order to bring justice upon the murderers.

Yet, as for our occupation of Bhutan we wish to stabilize the country and help it to advance to a more peaceful state and after we have been able to economically and politically stabilize the country we shall hold a referendum if they want to join the Empire as a commonwealth or to become a constitutional monarchy.

We hope this answers betters explains from where we are coming from.

Signed,
Sir Gerald
Representative of the Emperor of Greater India

To the Retainers of HIM and/or his most honorable majesty,

Your Imperial Highness
The Gwangmu Emperor,

We understand your concern as this may be well read as unjustified act of imperialism upon a small weak country, but we wish to cite that we did give information regarding the attacks, but we have released after our original statement regarding the proper reasons for war as Bhutan invaded our lands, as you know, yet when they refused to extradite the officers responsible for the attack they refused and upon not responding to our extradition request after a second time we were forced to take action in response in order to bring justice upon the murderers.

Yet, as for our occupation of Bhutan we wish to stabilize the country and help it to advance to a more peaceful state and after we have been able to economically and politically stabilize the country we shall hold a referendum if they want to join the Empire as a commonwealth or to become a constitutional monarchy.

We hope this answers betters explains from where we are coming from.

Signed,
Sir Gerald
Representative of the Emperor of Greater India

To His Majesty, the Emperor of the Realm of India -

It is noted that your declaration of war seems to be a declaration of right action, but the Imperial Cabinet has analyzed the situation under the new circumstances, and having reviewed the said circumstances, has thence arrived at the following conclusions:

The Indian Government made no public statement to the arrangement of the extradition and likewise failed to consult His Imperial Majesty's Court in Hangyeong before committing war against territories of its peripheries;

The Indian Government attempted to force a country of smaller stature to accept an ultimatum and the results of an investigation in which citizens of the said country were found to be at fault - to which investigation, however erroneously conceived in the said country, concluded different results than those attained by the Indian Government;

The Indian Government failed to acknowledge the right of a sovereign state to judge the merits of its own people and likewise no subject its peoples to foreign rule, as was employed by your government;

The failure to acquiesce to extradition policies is not a proper casus bellum, and if it were even legitimate, the Indian Government has since its invasion failed to apprehend the suspects, and likewise failed to tie the proof of the aggressions of the citizens of that country to the subsequent occupation of the said country and operations in place to install an Indian government in the country;

Whereas his Imperial Majesty has been insulted by this lackluster attempt to placate His Imperial Majesty's will, it is the firm will of the Imperial Cabinet to support the government of Bhutan in absentia and likewise to oppose the occupation of Bhutan by the armed forces of Greater India. His Imperial Majesty makes it clear that the Indian Government has not properly addressed the grievances expressed to him and by him to your government's intentions and its current justification; he further calls for the Indian Government to rectify the situation immediately and desist its occupation of Bhutan. He further pledges to arrange the extradition of the said aggressors of the crimes against your citizens, which is apparently at the root of this mishandled engagement of diplomacy. If you are to refuse His Imperial Majesty's offer, we shall forcefully eject your forces from the country - no questions.

His Imperial Majesty wishes to express his firm opinion that a war between our two states over this country is about as bad as things can manifest themselves, and while other opinions may come to mind, the Empire is resolute in protecting the sovereignty of one small state, so as to prevent the protection of a larger state, and thus a more costly engagement for all sides. If your Majesty's government is likewise resolute and sees the reason for the establishment of His Majesty's forces in Bhutan as a reaction to the said crimes, then let it be so that the justice you desire is served, so long as the justice for thousands more innocents is maintained.

This is our second message and official Imperial reply - unless the reaction requested of your government is realized, there will not be a third message. Please consider this deeply.

GENERAL SECRETARY OF THE IMPERIAL CABINET
帝國內閣的總書記 {제국내각의총서기}

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To His Majesty, the Emperor of the Realm of India -

It is noted that your declaration of war seems to be a declaration of right action, but the Imperial Cabinet has analyzed the situation under the new circumstances, and having reviewed the said circumstances, has thence arrived at the following conclusions:

The Indian Government made no public statement to the arrangement of the extradition and likewise failed to consult His Imperial Majesty's Court in Hangyeong before committing war against territories of its peripheries;

The Indian Government attempted to force a country of smaller stature to accept an ultimatum and the results of an investigation in which citizens of the said country were found to be at fault - to which investigation, however erroneously conceived in the said country, concluded different results than those attained by the Indian Government;

The Indian Government failed to acknowledge the right of a sovereign state to judge the merits of its own people and likewise no subject its peoples to foreign rule, as was employed by your government;

The failure to acquiesce to extradition policies is not a proper casus bellum, and if it were even legitimate, the Indian Government has since its invasion failed to apprehend the suspects, and likewise failed to tie the proof of the aggressions of the citizens of that country to the subsequent occupation of the said country and operations in place to install an Indian government in the country;

Whereas his Imperial Majesty has been insulted by this lackluster attempt to placate His Imperial Majesty's will, it is the firm will of the Imperial Cabinet to support the government of Bhutan in absentia and likewise to oppose the occupation of Bhutan by the armed forces of Greater India. His Imperial Majesty makes it clear that the Indian Government has not properly addressed the grievances expressed to him and by him to your government's intentions and its current justification; he further calls for the Indian Government to rectify the situation immediately and desist its occupation of Bhutan. He further pledges to arrange the extradition of the said aggressors of the crimes against your citizens, which is apparently at the root of this mishandled engagement of diplomacy. If you are to refuse His Imperial Majesty's offer, we shall forcefully eject your forces from the country - no questions.

His Imperial Majesty wishes to express his firm opinion that a war between our two states over this country is about as bad as things can manifest themselves, and while other opinions may come to mind, the Empire is resolute in protecting the sovereignty of one small state, so as to prevent the protection of a larger state, and thus a more costly engagement for all sides. If your Majesty's government is likewise resolute and sees the reason for the establishment of His Majesty's forces in Bhutan as a reaction to the said crimes, then let it be so that the justice you desire is served, so long as the justice for thousands more innocents is maintained.

This is our second message and official Imperial reply - unless the reaction requested of your government is realized, there will not be a third message. Please consider this deeply.

GENERAL SECRETARY OF THE IMPERIAL CABINET
帝國內閣的總書記 {제국내각의총서기}

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SIC:

軍隊部
IMPERIAL MINISTRY OF DEFENSE

The following units are ordered for mobilization orders preparation - they are expected to mobilize in preparation for future activities:

*** 2nd INF Division [Oromokjei]
*** 2nd ARM Division [Cheongdu]
*** 1st SPF Division [Kunmyeong]
*** 7th INF Division [Bokju]


All other units are expected to assume heightened alertness level - they shall be ready for mobilization within 72 hours of receiving orders. The Imperial Navy operating out of Gwangju will be mobilized for potential action - the expedition in the Southern Seas will be postponed and arrested in Malnira until further notice. The Imperial Airforce shall be mobilized for readiness and prevent preemptive strikes against the Han Empire from the West. All space operations are assume heightened awareness for an attack from the West.

Units are forbidden from making excursions outside Han territory unless directly ordered to do so; units making extraordinary moves will be severely punished by Imperial regulations, especially if said actions perpetrate hostilities between the Han and other forces.

All units are expected to assume high readiness for future orders.

Marquis Yi Jongmu [이종무참반 (李從茂侯)]
MINISTER OF DEFENSE

SIC:

Citing the lack of response from the Indian side, the Imperial Cabinet has authorized the commencement of combat activities over the skies of Bhutan, to liberate and return the indigent monarchy displaced by the war with India.

The following air units have been activated with the intention of dislodging present air units over the skies of Bhutan:

*** Wunnam Province Air Squadron
*** Seojang Province Air Squadron
*** Sacheon Province Air Squadron

In total:

50 JTG-3
75 JTG-2
50 JTG-1
50 YGG-2
200 YGG-1
30 PGG-2
30 PGG-1
60 HGG-2
45 HGG-1

In addition, the following ground units have been ordered to commence suppression of the Indian grounds in Bhutan:

The 2nd Infantry Division has been ordered to commence attacks against Indian troops in Bhutan.
The 2nd Armored Division is expected to await further orders.
The 1st Special Forces Division is ordered to take the Capital - Thimpu.
The 7th Infantry Division has been ordered to move from Bokju to Kunmyeong, in preparation for defensive action.

Additionally, the 1st Infantry Air Assault Division has ordered to mobilize within 72 hours and move from their base in Namgyeong to Lasa as soon as possible.

All other units are to maintain present orders and mobilization standards.

bumping?

Premier Lamya al-Badr looked over the situation. "Greater India" had just invaded a sovereign nation. A rather useless, isolated one at that. Wow. Even if the Premier had been some insane, white supremacist imperialist like the rank and file of the Greater Indian government, she wouldn't have given Bhutan a second thought.
However, there was little that could be done at all that hadn't been done already. As a result of its government and policies, the UASR did not even diplomatically recognize the existence of the "Empire of Greater India." Any and all dissidents in the country, even extremist Bangladeshi Muslims, were allowed to take refuge into the UASR, no UASR citizen was allowed to travel to Greater India, and the predecessor state to the UASR, the Socialist Republic of Iraq, had imposed a full economic embargo since 1964.
There seemed to be one thing, however...

SIC: To the Han Empire

Emperor Gwangmu,

I cannot help but notice your valiant actions to eject one of the most vile minority regimes in the world from a small, innocent, independent state. I applaud these actions, despite the world's apathy towards the plight of Bhutan, and the forcible stripping of its political sovereignty.
It is for this reason that I wish to aid in your military operations in Bhutan. While, due to the geographic location of the UASR, sending troops to the Bhutan through the Han Empire without the "Indians" noticing, I shall ready the elite People's Guard special forces units for deployment to Bhutan, if your Majesty wishes.

لمياء عيسى البدر

Lamya 'Isa al-Badr, Premier of the United Arab Socialist Republic

Premier Lamya al-Badr looked over the situation. "Greater India" had just invaded a sovereign nation. A rather useless, isolated one at that. Wow. Even if the Premier had been some insane, white supremacist imperialist like the rank and file of the Greater Indian government, she wouldn't have given Bhutan a second thought.
However, there was little that could be done at all that hadn't been done already. As a result of its government and policies, the UASR did not even diplomatically recognize the existence of the "Empire of Greater India." Any and all dissidents in the country, even extremist Bangladeshi Muslims, were allowed to take refuge into the UASR, no UASR citizen was allowed to travel to Greater India, and the predecessor state to the UASR, the Socialist Republic of Iraq, had imposed a full economic embargo since 1964.
There seemed to be one thing, however...

SIC: To the Han Empire

Emperor Gwangmu,

I cannot help but notice your valiant actions to eject one of the most vile minority regimes in the world from a small, innocent, independent state. I applaud these actions, despite the world's apathy towards the plight of Bhutan, and the forcible stripping of its political sovereignty.
It is for this reason that I wish to aid in your military operations in Bhutan. While, due to the geographic location of the UASR, sending troops to the Bhutan through the Han Empire without the "Indians" noticing, I shall ready the elite People's Guard special forces units for deployment to Bhutan, if your Majesty wishes.

لمياء عيسى البدر

Lamya 'Isa al-Badr, Premier of the United Arab Socialist Republic

SIC reply:

The Han Empire welcomes any and all assistance against the expansionist Indians - they must be taught a lesson in the proper respect for the sovereignty of all nations and states. Until they are willing to accept the sovereignty of another state, and likewise to act upon it without demanding the extradition where the local government sees no grievances and thence invading that same country. The Indians have no sense of civilization and their government corrupts their people into believing senseless things. Education is the mission, and we shall be the instructors.

Imperial Cabinet

SIC: AIRFIELD, OUTSIDE NASIRIYAH, IRAQI SR, UASR

Fahd 'Abdul-Khaliq at-Tariqi slung his scoped M70 assault rifle over his shoulder. His black uniform caused him to blend into the darkness of the night, along with the 449 other People's Guard members on the airfield. Three Ilyushin Il-76 transport planes were on the airfield with them. The sound of their engines starting was the only proof at-Tariqi had that they were there at all, not because they were that hard to see, but because they were all behind him, and he could not at present turn around. Why? Because Commander Wali al-Khayyami, or, as he was more commonly known, "al-Waaw (The W)," was currently giving them directions.
"Alright, rafiqin!" al-Waaw shouted, "We are the initial force being deployed to Bhutan with the Han Empire's troops! Now, in Bhutan, our task will be twofold, so listen up!"
"Not only will we be cooperating with the Han Empire in booting those racist Indians out of Bhutan, but we will also be assessing the situation, to see if the effort over there will require more than 450 of us! The Indians have not made much action yet, so I'm hoping it won't! Are we understood!"
"Yes, Comrade Commander!" at-Tariqi shouted with everyone else.
"Good!" al-Waaw said, "Now get to the planes! Let's go help liberate a nation!"

When that had been done, the three Il-76s, carrying the troops, supplies, and vehicles, set off for a Han airbase, from where they could enter Bhutan.

SIC: AIRFIELD, OUTSIDE NASIRIYAH, IRAQI SR, UASR

Fahd 'Abdul-Khaliq at-Tariqi slung his scoped M70 assault rifle over his shoulder. His black uniform caused him to blend into the darkness of the night, along with the 449 other People's Guard members on the airfield. Three Ilyushin Il-76 transport planes were on the airfield with them. The sound of their engines starting was the only proof at-Tariqi had that they were there at all, not because they were that hard to see, but because they were all behind him, and he could not at present turn around. Why? Because Commander Wali al-Khayyami, or, as he was more commonly known, "al-Waaw (The W)," was currently giving them directions.
"Alright, rafiqin!" al-Waaw shouted, "We are the initial force being deployed to Bhutan with the Han Empire's troops! Now, in Bhutan, our task will be twofold, so listen up!"
"Not only will we be cooperating with the Han Empire in booting those racist Indians out of Bhutan, but we will also be assessing the situation, to see if the effort over there will require more than 450 of us! The Indians have not made much action yet, so I'm hoping it won't! Are we understood!"
"Yes, Comrade Commander!" at-Tariqi shouted with everyone else.
"Good!" al-Waaw said, "Now get to the planes! Let's go help liberate a nation!"

When that had been done, the three Il-76s, carrying the troops, supplies, and vehicles, set off for a Han airbase, from where they could enter Bhutan.

ooc: it's not stated anywhere, but you can send the special unit to Tibet {Seojang Province}, where there's an airbase near Lasa (I built it). Once your men land, they can join elements of my 1st Special Force Division under local autonomy (meaning they issue their own orders and are effectively "on their own" - although my forces will be around to help if they need it). Hopefully, this clarifies some issues. Of course, that goes without saying, my forces have not entered Bhutan - the only combat action concerns my fighters and bombers blasting out the Indians - to soften their defenses for the full attack.

*buuuuump!*

ooc If India does not post by the end of this week (my end of Spring Break), I will nuke him.

OOC: Actually if he doesn't post by tomorrow his claims will be voided on SYAE, but this RP can continue, just RP that internal struggles within India caused their collapse and their forces were removed/forced out/abandoned/surrendered/etc.

OOC: Sorry, I have started my own rp, school work is piling up, and my social life is becoming more active for the next week or so if you know what I mean. :D So please just continue this without me and void my claims.

By the way my army is about 2 million strong, well trained, and armed well enough to fight for a while.

ooc: on request by WP, this RP will continue with NPC forces of India.

IC

The Indians were pummeled with aircraft, as the surprise strikes managed to catch them off guard. The majority of their forces were attacked and suffered 20% casualties. Han aircraft were attacked and received 5% casualties, including 3 JTG-2 fighters and 1 PGG-1 bomber destroyed. The attacking 2nd Infantry Division commenced operations into Bhutan, with artillery strikes from surrounding highlands and supporting infantry attacks through passes - above and below. Enemy troops were engaged and surrounded, as Han troops had the clear higher terrain advantage and could perceive the majority of minor movements that detailed larger intentions. Radar services were minute, but human intelligence provided essential details that amended this fact.

The 1st Special Forces Division would begin operations as soon as possible.

ooc: UASR, are you in this?

ooc: Yeah. Let's totally split the Indian Empire between us! :p
Really, is your 1st Special Forces going into Bhutan yet?

ooc: Yeah. Let's totally split the Indian Empire between us! :p
Really, is your 1st Special Forces going into Bhutan yet?

ooc: wait - we're liberating Bhutan, not conquering India. Status quo - not status whoa! They are going. You can RP going to the border in an airplane, since I'm going to have air supremacy in the vicinity. And that said, you can even post their launch into Bhutan, so this gets a move on. Just no one-resolve-all posts... The 1st SPF Division is aiming at the capital [Thimpu] to cut off auxiliary field troops from central organization and score a moral and political victory against the Indians. It's a risky operation, but the mountains are steep and extreme enough to present their own advantage to us and having better mobility over the terrain.

The 2nd Infantry Division has commenced attacks upon Indian forces in Bhutan, stirring the majority of their forces to prepare for a defense, even as Han air superiority remains present. 15 hours into the offensive, elements of the 1st Special Forces Division moved out from Lasa, with the intention of cutting off Indian support and communication in Thimpu. The city was softened to prepare the landings, expectantly receiving the brunt of the Indian counter-attack, if it were ever to materialize.

ooc: UASR, it's your cue...

ooc: Shit map of Thimphu (http://www.raonline.ch/pages/bt/visin/bt_map03a.html)
I'll get up a post tomorrow in detail, but the general plan is this: The People's Guards take the broadcasting tower to secure an outpost in the city and take out Indian communications, then the 1st Special Forces come in to block off major supply routes and seize the supply dumps and the HQ, naturally Tashichodzong palace, so when the 2nd comes, the Indians are disorganized, unsupplied, and generally screwed. Sound semi-okay?

ooc: Shit map of Thimphu (http://www.raonline.ch/pages/bt/visin/bt_map03a.html)
I'll get up a post tomorrow in detail, but the general plan is this: The People's Guards take the broadcasting tower to secure an outpost in the city and take out Indian communications, then the 1st Special Forces come in to block off major supply routes and seize the supply dumps and the HQ, naturally Tashichodzong palace, so when the 2nd comes, the Indians are disorganized, unsupplied, and generally screwed. Sound semi-okay?

ooc: seems alright by my standard. The player will be NPC, so unless someone else volunteers to be India for this instance, we'll determine their losses. In all, the maneuver will hopefully catch them off-guard as the 2nd ID distracts them long enough to force their encirclement, and perhaps result in their capitulation and end the conflict without much fighting and quickly too. The idea I guess is to make the Indians realize that we can kill more efficiently than they can, so fighting us would not be worth their time or their skills. In all, I hope that this RP will work out for the both of us.

Elements of the 1st Special Forces Division made their voyage over into Nepal, landing softly with minimal casualties, mostly from the landing impact. Han aerial superiority continued to give the ground forces immense tactical support against the Indian forces. Targeting precise positions, Han aircraft softened the defenses of Thimpu to permit an assault on the city. The Arabian contingent was to make their own mission to control the communications center, while the majority elements of the division [10,000 men] prepared to seize the central position around the Royal Palace. The Royal Palace controlled the infrastructure leading out to the north and east of the city, effectively cutting off the main force of the Indians in Bhutan. Aiming with precision, the Division began the main thrust as the 2nd Infantry Division had already commenced support operations to continue diverting the Indians' attention.

Combat operations had successfully achieved their objectives in Thimpu, after several hours of fighting. Having control over the majority of the routes leading to most Indian positions, Han troops began broadcast messages to the Indians demanding their surrender. At the same time, the 2nd Infantry Division began to attack in full force against the beleaguered Indians. Several days of aerial bombardment had inflicted many casualties upon them, and with their routes of escape mostly extinguished, they were in a desperate condition. But the 1st SPF Division was about to face another threat - the counter attack coming from India. Nothing had yet materialized from the events, but it was generally suspected that they would try to relieve their forces with whatever they could afford. This was the responsibility of the Han Diplomatic Corps - to delay the Indian advances, up until the victory had already been won.

SIC to Indian Forces: You are surrounded and your only chance for survival is if you surrender. If you surrender, our troops shall be merciful to you and grant you peace for the duration of the war and promptly return you to your country after such conflict ceases. If you choose to resist, we will extinguish you.

SIC to Indian government: Our coalition forces have surrounded your invading armies in Bhutan - we have the ability to destroy them, but we wish first to demonstrate our civility in offering your government the chance to save their lives and make this bloodshed end. We have taken the military advantage and will do all to see it through. War is uncivil business, but the civil know how and when to employ it - do not let us demonstrate our knowledge of such by ending this conflict, withdrawing your forces, and restoring the sovereignty of Bhutan.

OOC: I would love it if someone from SYAE could RP the Indian responses to these two letters, and if possible the Indian military responses, although neither is necessary and I will likely end up doing it myself.

HAN ULTIMATUM TO INDIAN FORCES

The Han Imperial Government wishes to express its vehement dissatisfaction in dealing with our government. We furthermore restate our wish to end this conflict, as it benefits neither of us to protract it. However, we also wish to state that our forces are clearly in a superior position and it is impossible for you to escape without suffering massive casualties and likewise to inflict upon the Han any serious harm. Therefore, we urge you as the only means to preserve your forces and your dignity to adhere to these demands:

(1) The Government of India shall irrefutably withdraw from Bhutan within 2 weeks, and likewise state its intention to do so within 24 hours;

(2) The Government of India shall irrefutably pay any damages inflicted upon the government of Bhutan during its invasion, and restore the prior government;

(3) The Government of India shall irrefutably accept all responsibility for causing this conflict and its subsequent damages to international politics and stability;

(4) The Government of India shall acknowledge and preserve the sovereignty of its neighbors - to include Bhutan - and likewise to reject any and all ploys of expansionism;

(5) The Government of India shall make amends with the Han government, which during the conflict had deteriorated due to its involvement in the invasion of Bhutan.

In return, the Han Empire shall demonstrate its beneficence by conceding the following points:

(1) The Han Government shall seek to bring to justice the murderers reputedly seeking refuge in Bhutan - which reportedly started this whole conflict;

(2) The Han Government shall assist in any maneuvers to withdraw from Bhutan. and shall subsequently withdraw within 2 weeks of the last withdrawal from Indian troops;

(3) Owing to the growing domestic problems within India, the Han Empire shall render any assistance to India in maintaining their domestic program and prevent any serious collapse there.

(4) The Han Empire shall return any and all prisoners of war to India, pending the return of Indian prisoners from Bhutan and Han.


If India makes no move to recognizing and otherwise employing diplomacy to resolve this conflict, we will utterly destroy all Indian forces in Bhutan and subsequently force an end to the conflict violently. We urge India to make a sensible choice and end the conflict while it still has something to lose, rather than to lose it and subsequently lick their wounds for another day.


IC Declaration

Having assured victory in India, fighting the surrounded elements of the Indian invasion army in Bhutan, yet seeking a peaceful resolution, the Han Empire has issued the following declarations in accordance with the fate of the inland country:

(1) The Han Imperial Army and Air Forces shall withdraw from the territory within two weeks of the last withdrawal of Indian troops from Bhutan;

(2) The Han Empire shall maintain all recognition of Bhutan as a separate and sovereign entity, unless the Bhutanese people and government should decide otherwise;

(3) The Han Empire shall donate a sum of $25 billion dollars {from Foreign Affairs Budget} to insure the stability and reconstruction of Bhutan in a strong and stable state;

(4) The Han Empire shall declare Bhutan to fall under the Imperial Protection Pact - as with the Yuan Dynasty - and prevent any and all expansions into Bhutanese sovereignty.

These are all done in accord with the Foreign Affairs Ministry, the Han Government, and the Han People. His Imperial Majesty - the Gwangmu Emperor - affirms these things and makes ready the ways of Peace in Bhutan and India.

ooc: if people don't help out with this, I'm going to flip a coin to decide the fate of India in this war. Please don't make me flip a coin.

ooc: I've flipped a coin and the coin has decided that India will comply with my demands ("heads" ||| "tails" being the war continues - I wish I had irrefutable proof).

IC

The Han Government is pleased to hear from the Indian Government has agreed to establish the status quo and accede to the generous conditions imposed by the Han Government and its allies. We are furthermore pleased to announce a formal end to hostilities and casualties in Bhutan.

The conflict itself cost the Han Empire 151 deaths, with 197 other casualties. Indian casualties were reportedly in excess of 500, but not more than 700. All Indian prisoners of war are to be released from Han control, as soon as His Imperial Majesty receives all 27 captured Han soldiers from India. In addition, the Royal Family of Bhutan is expected to return within the week, and His Imperial Majesty's generous endowment of $25 billion dollars to the reconstruction and re-stabilization of the Bhutanese state is expected to follow soon thereafter. Han troops will remain in Bhutan, to supervise the exit of Indian troops from Bhutan and the progress of reconstruction. In addition, His Imperial Majesty - the Gwangmu Emperor - has confirmed the status of Bhutan as an Imperial Protectorate - whereas Bhutan retains absolute sovereignty of its own affairs, the foreign defense of Bhutan shall remain inextricably the affair of Han, not to include Bhutanese self-defense forces.

These announcements come at a time when the Indian government is in crisis, having suffered massive internal repercussions, likely coincidental with their invasion of Bhutan. In the progress of these developments, the Han government is offering India assistance in its self-defense against rebellious elements in the newly re-established states of Bangladesh, and Nepal.