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Europe
In October 2139, military forces of the Pan Asian Coalition launched a massive invasion of Eastern Europe, prompting the entire European Union and its allies to declare war upon the PAC.[2] The Cold War is similar to previous worldwide conflicts in that it turned whole continents, specifically Europe, into battlefields. Despite a heroic effort, the EU was unprepared for the PAC blitzkrieg. By early 2142, the EU had been completely forced from the continent, giving complete dominion over Europe to the Pan Asian Coalition.
Africa
By this time, however, changing global conditions and a worsened ice age rendered most of PAC conquered territory useless, and so the conflict began anew across the agriculture-rich plains of Africa. Recuperating after its massive defeats and aided by the Union of African States, the European Union was able to form a much stronger defense against invading PAC forces. The battles in the African Theater were marked by a drastic change in PAC strategies, which now focused on capturing energy, food, and water supplies instead of securing territory. Thus, these battles centered around key resource targets, in contrast to the battles in Europe which had taken place in major population centers.
Aftermath
Unknown at this current date and time.
Causes
"The 22nd Century was to be a golden age. We never expected the ice. It spread .... everywhere." At the dawn of the 22nd century, despite overwhelming technological advances, man was caught unprepared by a major ice age, one which was inexplicable, relentless, and unstoppable despite his greatest efforts. Within thirty years, the ice had cut huge swaths across the globe, devastating countless countries including the United States. With the climate worsening at an exponential rate, a mass influx of refugees caused by survivors seeking warmer lands created widespread panic across Europe and Asia.
By 2138, only six major powers remained, three of which were the European Union, the Union of African States, and the Pan Asian Coalition. With dwindling resources left, the stage was set for a massive worldwide conflict. Preparing for a possible PAC invasion of Africa, the Europeans stationed much of their forces in North Africa, leaving themselves unprepared for the coming PAC blitzkrieg.
Chronology
Prelude to War: 2138
Incursion into Egypt
By this time, hopes of ending the Ice Age had died out. Realizing this and the fact that what remained of the planet could not support the entire human population, the world factions began fortifying themselves and stockpiling arable land. The European Union, through its alliance with the Union of African States, shared access to Africa's rich lands. The Pan Asian Coalition, centered around the already barren lands of the former Russian Federation, did not command such resources. In an apparent bid for UAS territory, two PAC battalions made their way into Egypt in early 2138. Fearing a full-scale assault upon Africa, the European Union concentrated its resources along the Mediterranean.
War Breaks Out: 2139
Operation Canute
In October 2139, the PAC launched Operation Canute, which marked the beginning of the Cold War. With coordinated invasions from the Baltic Sea to the Persian Gulf, the PAC, having successfully diverted much of the European armies to Africa, met with little initial resistance. Having been caught by surprise, the EU scrambled its defenses to face the sudden onslaught. Advancing unopposed, the PAC was able to make major gains. This trend would continue for the next few years.
Battle of Minsk
November saw the first true battle between the two superpowers. Minsk, capital of Belarus and a key EU command center in Northern Europe, was hit by three PAC battalions under General Arkadi Petrov. The battle raged for four months, with the EU's Krieg Panzer 2nd Regiment facing off against Petrov's troops, until the PAC's elite Command Group was able to break through their southern flank, forcing EU forces to withdraw. The Battle of Minsk marked the first major use of Titans (massive airborne bases analogous to aircraft carriers) on the battlefield, thereby revolutionizing military strategy on both sides.
War Spreads: 2140
Berlin, August 2140.
Belgrade
In February, while Petrov's battalions continued to contest for control of Minsk, the PAC's X and II Command Divisions swept through the Balkans, trapping the EU 9th Armoured Corps in Belgrade, Serbia. Led by General Emil Nikoli, the Europeans staged a fierce resistance. In March, however, the PAC's Northern Command Group arrived through recently annexed Bulgaria. Backed by T-39 Bogatyr battle walkers, the PAC reinforcements were able to burst through the EU's eastern flank and force their surrender. With the fall of Belgrade, the PAC now controlled Eastern Europe.
Fall of Berlin
10 July 2140: Operation Thunder. In preparation for the assault on Berlin, fifteen squadrons of PAC gunships swarmed across the skies of Eastern Germany, quickly clearing the path. With their newly found air superiority, PAC generals were able to airdrop entire regiments of the Northern Command Group behind the Brandenburg Line, surrounding the EU central command. After several months of desparate fighting, the besieged EU Expeditionary Force capitulated; remaining EU forces retreated to France, with PAC units in hot pursuit.
War in France: 2141
Verdun
By the end of 2140, the ice had advanced all the way to the 49th parallel, freezing the British Isles and crossing the channel to Northern France. With most of the continent now under its control, the PAC set its sights upon Western Europe and the Mediterranean. PAC forces sped into Lorraine, only to encounter a small EU company entrenched in Verdun. The Maginot Line, which the EU forces used to great effect, had more success than it did over two hundred years ago; with their superior defensive position, the EU was able to fend off the enemy and destroy several PAC Titans, allowing them to hold out for almost a month.
War Becomes Global: 2142
Cerbere Landing
The start of the year 2142 was looking rather grim for the EU. After suffering defeat after devastating defeat, it had finally been pushed back to its last stronghold on the European continent, Cerbere Landing. The port, which served as the chief defensive hub for EU's northern Mediterranean operations, was defended by the Hell Brigade, EU's premiere infantry unit. To seize Cerbere Landing, PAC General Yuri Vladomirovic devised a two part plan for assaulting the port. The first part involved daring commando raids designed to shut down EU defenses, after which the main invasion force would land in the main harbor. Although the initial phases of the operation were successful, the PAC's main force would pay heavily for control of the port in what would become the most fierce and costly battle of the war.
Operation Motherland
February 2142: Ousted from its motherland, the remaining EU forces hunkered down behind a massive line of defenses known as the Mediterranean Wall, which stretched across the entire North African coastline. To crack the EU defenses, PAC strategists drew up a series of deception plans codenamed Kupalo, Dazhbog, and Perun to distract the EU forces from their primary battle plan, Operation Motherland, which detailed a comprehensive assault on the African continent.
Camp Gibraltar
The attack on Camp Gibraltar was the first deception attack used by the PAC to draw EU forces out of position. Although not of military significance, the site was an important staging point for refugees from the western Mediterranean territories. On April 10th 2142, the PACs AA Command Division attacked the camp. The EUs 4th and 5th Armored Battalions were tasked with defending Camp Gibraltar. The PAC troops fought vigorously but conservatively. The EU commander relied on sniper tactics to hold key positions in an attempt to occupy the PAC forces as long as possible.
The Suez Canal
Tunis Harbor
In an attempt to stop the flow of EU reinforcements to the Suez Canal, the PAC launched a series of raids against key transportation hubs. The most vital of these targets was Tunis Harbor. Fog in the Strait of Sicily, allowed the PAC to land its 8th Command Regiment almost on top of the harbor defenses. This strategy enabled them to pin the EU forces in the harbor with the Mediterranean at their backs. The Valkyrie Brigade formed the backbone of the EUs defense with their company of L-5 Reisig Battlewalkers.
Shuhia Taiba
By the end of 2142, freezing temperatures, mass migration and warfare had rendered most of the PAC occupied territories uninhabitable. Desperate to sustain its dwindling population, the PAC changed its military focus to capturing key energy, food and water supplies. Shuhia Tabia, a large-scale, EU agricultural project located in northern Egypt, was one of the PACs primary targets. On November 11th, a fleet of Titans carrying six PAC Command Divisions flew into the skies above Shuhia Tabia. They were immediately greeted by the EU's 2nd Army. The resulting battle raged for more than a year.
The Deadlocked War: 2143
Sidi Power Plant
In January 2143, the PAC tried to appropriate another key resource target in Egypt, the Sidi Power Plant. The recently constructed facility provided more than 40% of the EU populations energy. Each coalition depleted of manpower and equipment, the battle began primarily as a ground war. The EUs 3rd and 4th Infantry Divisions established three lines of defense, fighting off wave after wave of incursions by PAC Special Forces. In March, armored and airborne divisions arrived for both sides. Within weeks, the fight intensified to become one of the largest and most fervent of the entire war.
In October 2139, military forces of the Pan Asian Coalition launched a massive invasion of Eastern Europe, prompting the entire European Union and its allies to declare war upon the PAC.[2] The Cold War is similar to previous worldwide conflicts in that it turned whole continents, specifically Europe, into battlefields. Despite a heroic effort, the EU was unprepared for the PAC blitzkrieg. By early 2142, the EU had been completely forced from the continent, giving complete dominion over Europe to the Pan Asian Coalition.
Africa
By this time, however, changing global conditions and a worsened ice age rendered most of PAC conquered territory useless, and so the conflict began anew across the agriculture-rich plains of Africa. Recuperating after its massive defeats and aided by the Union of African States, the European Union was able to form a much stronger defense against invading PAC forces. The battles in the African Theater were marked by a drastic change in PAC strategies, which now focused on capturing energy, food, and water supplies instead of securing territory. Thus, these battles centered around key resource targets, in contrast to the battles in Europe which had taken place in major population centers.
Aftermath
Unknown at this current date and time.
Causes
"The 22nd Century was to be a golden age. We never expected the ice. It spread .... everywhere." At the dawn of the 22nd century, despite overwhelming technological advances, man was caught unprepared by a major ice age, one which was inexplicable, relentless, and unstoppable despite his greatest efforts. Within thirty years, the ice had cut huge swaths across the globe, devastating countless countries including the United States. With the climate worsening at an exponential rate, a mass influx of refugees caused by survivors seeking warmer lands created widespread panic across Europe and Asia.
By 2138, only six major powers remained, three of which were the European Union, the Union of African States, and the Pan Asian Coalition. With dwindling resources left, the stage was set for a massive worldwide conflict. Preparing for a possible PAC invasion of Africa, the Europeans stationed much of their forces in North Africa, leaving themselves unprepared for the coming PAC blitzkrieg.
Chronology
Prelude to War: 2138
Incursion into Egypt
By this time, hopes of ending the Ice Age had died out. Realizing this and the fact that what remained of the planet could not support the entire human population, the world factions began fortifying themselves and stockpiling arable land. The European Union, through its alliance with the Union of African States, shared access to Africa's rich lands. The Pan Asian Coalition, centered around the already barren lands of the former Russian Federation, did not command such resources. In an apparent bid for UAS territory, two PAC battalions made their way into Egypt in early 2138. Fearing a full-scale assault upon Africa, the European Union concentrated its resources along the Mediterranean.
War Breaks Out: 2139
Operation Canute
In October 2139, the PAC launched Operation Canute, which marked the beginning of the Cold War. With coordinated invasions from the Baltic Sea to the Persian Gulf, the PAC, having successfully diverted much of the European armies to Africa, met with little initial resistance. Having been caught by surprise, the EU scrambled its defenses to face the sudden onslaught. Advancing unopposed, the PAC was able to make major gains. This trend would continue for the next few years.
Battle of Minsk
November saw the first true battle between the two superpowers. Minsk, capital of Belarus and a key EU command center in Northern Europe, was hit by three PAC battalions under General Arkadi Petrov. The battle raged for four months, with the EU's Krieg Panzer 2nd Regiment facing off against Petrov's troops, until the PAC's elite Command Group was able to break through their southern flank, forcing EU forces to withdraw. The Battle of Minsk marked the first major use of Titans (massive airborne bases analogous to aircraft carriers) on the battlefield, thereby revolutionizing military strategy on both sides.
War Spreads: 2140
Berlin, August 2140.
Belgrade
In February, while Petrov's battalions continued to contest for control of Minsk, the PAC's X and II Command Divisions swept through the Balkans, trapping the EU 9th Armoured Corps in Belgrade, Serbia. Led by General Emil Nikoli, the Europeans staged a fierce resistance. In March, however, the PAC's Northern Command Group arrived through recently annexed Bulgaria. Backed by T-39 Bogatyr battle walkers, the PAC reinforcements were able to burst through the EU's eastern flank and force their surrender. With the fall of Belgrade, the PAC now controlled Eastern Europe.
Fall of Berlin
10 July 2140: Operation Thunder. In preparation for the assault on Berlin, fifteen squadrons of PAC gunships swarmed across the skies of Eastern Germany, quickly clearing the path. With their newly found air superiority, PAC generals were able to airdrop entire regiments of the Northern Command Group behind the Brandenburg Line, surrounding the EU central command. After several months of desparate fighting, the besieged EU Expeditionary Force capitulated; remaining EU forces retreated to France, with PAC units in hot pursuit.
War in France: 2141
Verdun
By the end of 2140, the ice had advanced all the way to the 49th parallel, freezing the British Isles and crossing the channel to Northern France. With most of the continent now under its control, the PAC set its sights upon Western Europe and the Mediterranean. PAC forces sped into Lorraine, only to encounter a small EU company entrenched in Verdun. The Maginot Line, which the EU forces used to great effect, had more success than it did over two hundred years ago; with their superior defensive position, the EU was able to fend off the enemy and destroy several PAC Titans, allowing them to hold out for almost a month.
War Becomes Global: 2142
Cerbere Landing
The start of the year 2142 was looking rather grim for the EU. After suffering defeat after devastating defeat, it had finally been pushed back to its last stronghold on the European continent, Cerbere Landing. The port, which served as the chief defensive hub for EU's northern Mediterranean operations, was defended by the Hell Brigade, EU's premiere infantry unit. To seize Cerbere Landing, PAC General Yuri Vladomirovic devised a two part plan for assaulting the port. The first part involved daring commando raids designed to shut down EU defenses, after which the main invasion force would land in the main harbor. Although the initial phases of the operation were successful, the PAC's main force would pay heavily for control of the port in what would become the most fierce and costly battle of the war.
Operation Motherland
February 2142: Ousted from its motherland, the remaining EU forces hunkered down behind a massive line of defenses known as the Mediterranean Wall, which stretched across the entire North African coastline. To crack the EU defenses, PAC strategists drew up a series of deception plans codenamed Kupalo, Dazhbog, and Perun to distract the EU forces from their primary battle plan, Operation Motherland, which detailed a comprehensive assault on the African continent.
Camp Gibraltar
The attack on Camp Gibraltar was the first deception attack used by the PAC to draw EU forces out of position. Although not of military significance, the site was an important staging point for refugees from the western Mediterranean territories. On April 10th 2142, the PACs AA Command Division attacked the camp. The EUs 4th and 5th Armored Battalions were tasked with defending Camp Gibraltar. The PAC troops fought vigorously but conservatively. The EU commander relied on sniper tactics to hold key positions in an attempt to occupy the PAC forces as long as possible.
The Suez Canal
Tunis Harbor
In an attempt to stop the flow of EU reinforcements to the Suez Canal, the PAC launched a series of raids against key transportation hubs. The most vital of these targets was Tunis Harbor. Fog in the Strait of Sicily, allowed the PAC to land its 8th Command Regiment almost on top of the harbor defenses. This strategy enabled them to pin the EU forces in the harbor with the Mediterranean at their backs. The Valkyrie Brigade formed the backbone of the EUs defense with their company of L-5 Reisig Battlewalkers.
Shuhia Taiba
By the end of 2142, freezing temperatures, mass migration and warfare had rendered most of the PAC occupied territories uninhabitable. Desperate to sustain its dwindling population, the PAC changed its military focus to capturing key energy, food and water supplies. Shuhia Tabia, a large-scale, EU agricultural project located in northern Egypt, was one of the PACs primary targets. On November 11th, a fleet of Titans carrying six PAC Command Divisions flew into the skies above Shuhia Tabia. They were immediately greeted by the EU's 2nd Army. The resulting battle raged for more than a year.
The Deadlocked War: 2143
Sidi Power Plant
In January 2143, the PAC tried to appropriate another key resource target in Egypt, the Sidi Power Plant. The recently constructed facility provided more than 40% of the EU populations energy. Each coalition depleted of manpower and equipment, the battle began primarily as a ground war. The EUs 3rd and 4th Infantry Divisions established three lines of defense, fighting off wave after wave of incursions by PAC Special Forces. In March, armored and airborne divisions arrived for both sides. Within weeks, the fight intensified to become one of the largest and most fervent of the entire war.