Lorddiviness

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@Kuchenlein
Um... Directive.. what's the range of the Pherithian artillery pieces... because they are still FAR away from Rockgarde. The ones firing are super long ranged guns(like the Krupp Railway Guns).

The Ironeagle Fighter Bombers were quite tough and took a lot of punishment before pummeling down. Even then, those bombers steer towards enemy structures to deliver their last payload, exploding into a mini-nuke blast.
Being armed also with Air-to-Air weaponry, the dragons and fighters would come into stiff competition with an array of Autocannons, HMGs, Missiles and Gatling Lasers.
The Fighter Bombers started spraying Nova Sarin gas, that would burn any skin on contact onto the enemy below.
Thanks to the majority of the Volcron troops being automatrons and their little Citadelguard squads were heavily armed and had working gas masks, they were unaffected.

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@Kuchenlein

ETA to Ironeagle Attack 10 hours

"Scouts have reported armor columns numbering in thousands, supported by cavalry, artillery, infantry, mechs and airships of all type.
We are currently harrassing them with our high-altitude bombardment on their ground forces. Not much casualties but it provides more of a shock effect. Within 3 hours, their forces will be in range of our heavy-long ranged artillery. With that we should be able to do some damage to their ground forces." Volcron said
A new message arrived.
"Oh... dear... looks like they are arriving faster than we thought.. they will arrive not in 10.. but 6 hours... already in range of our artillery guns..." Volcron continued.

Outside large booms from artilleries could be already heard, firing in large volleys over a HUUUGGEEE distance.
"Commencing bombardment... shells arriving within 30 minutes..." the voice continued.
Volcron started calculating..."IF our artillery can fire a shell every 50 seconds... within 30 minutes there will already be 36 shells in the air.. giving us an element of surprise..."

(At the Front)
10;00 at night on Rockgarde when suddenly explosions were heard. Bombs were blowing up in both Pherithian and Harkyuian bases. Immediately Volcron radars detected about 400 fighter bombers directly above the bases, carpeting bombing from a high altitude with micro-nukes, nukes that cause an explosion about the size of a small one story house. Searchlights immediately flared up, revealing huge amounts of heavy bombers and the Volcron started a huge storm of flak loose into the dark skies.

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@Kuchenlein

ETA for the Ironeagle Legions 10 hours

The Volcrons have built up massive amounts of artillery and intricate trenches complete with bunkers, underground sturdy tunnels and other things that wove through all the bases.

The Harkyuians built in the east while the Pherithians built in the west.
The volcrons provided additional artillery support, trenches and supplies.

(BACK AT HQ)
"They will usually conduct mass human wave offensives.. so WE should be fine if we can inflict massive casualties upon them... No prisoners can be allowed unless they can fight no longer... Experience has told us that.." Volcron continued.
"Our aerial surveillance states that the Ironeagles have come out of their political bickering and elected a NEW Ceaser.. now they are more unified... That is going to be harder now.."

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@Kuchenlein

Within minutes, the fortress fell, the garrison.. at least the remaining ones... about 600 out of 6200 surrendered and the commander shot himself.

3 flags were raised, one Harkyuian, one pherithian and one volcronian, as dawn rises, creating an awesome spectacle.

"There will be time to rejoice later... there's already report of an ENTIRE dozen legions marching towards here.. numbers around 40,000 men. Not to mention they are also bringing in their blimps, air support, artillery, heavy artillery and giant mechs. Quick! Help us fortify this... they will arrive within 27 hours!" the Captain there shouted.

Immediately, Volcron droids and citadelguards started removing the useless dead, setting up new trenches, building atemporary outpost while new fortified walls were being built.

(Meanwhile back at the HQ, where Tikiyachod and Goh are still in with Volcron)
Risaya entered the command room, in full armor.
"Did you requested me, My Love?" she continued.
Volcron turned
"Yes... Rockgarde is ours.. I want you to go there with reinforcements and oversee it's defense... there's no time to waste." Volcron continued.
Risaya nodded and turned to leave.
"Stay safe.." Volcron continued
Risaya laughed "Tell that to a woman who's probably killed more bastards than you.."
Volcron rebutted "I could do more damage just typing at my computer than what you could do on the field in an entire year"
Risaya continued "Can't argue"
They stared at each other for a while before Risaya sighed, with a bit of happiness and sadness in her voice and left.

Volcron then turned back towards Tikiyachod and Goh.
"Well.. Rockgarde is ours.. We have intel of 12 legions numbering around 40,000 are marching onto Rockgarde... we have to be ready..."

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@Kuchenlein
The Harkyuian troops caused massive chaos within the Ironeagle base. The defences quickly crumble from the combined assualt and as the sun is slowly rising, the ground was littered with dead Ironeagle troops. About 2000 were left and they quickly were holed up inside the main fortress.

A final assualt would bring an end to this skirmish..

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@Kuchenlein

Once the signal was given, a massive bombardment was enacted on the northern trenches, terrifying the troops there. Immediately, a huge barrage of laser and gunfire was laid down on the trenches, shredding unfortunate troops. The Volcron Assualt has begun.

Meanwhile, the Pherithian reinforcements were brought out to attack the western trench.

The forces at Riverside Fort were divided into three groups. The first group was to inflitrate lines, the second to flank the western trenches while a third was set as reserve.
Meanwhile Pherithian and Volcron Artillery assembled along the southern riverbank...

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@Kuchenlein

The Harkiyuians managed to sneak into the communications room underground of those stations. The only thing left now is to plant the hack and give the signal.

Meanwhile, Volcron automatrons are now approaching the northern trenches, waiting for the signal.

The Pherithians managed to force the remaining troops to surrender(about 50 captured, including the garrison leader), the Fort was theirs. Volcron Engineers started establishing communications with the HQ.

(BACK AT DUNKIRK HQ, COMMAND ROOM where Volcron, Tikiyachod and Harkiyu were)
"Head Volcron, Riverside Fort has fallen... all we need now is the radar stations to be knocked out.. then we can launch an all out offensive.." a message was relayed.

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@Kuchenlein

The inexperienced conscripts were easy prey for the infiltrating Harkyiuians as some were asleep while supposed to be on guard duty or simply scared of the dark mist.
The Radar Stations however, houses narrow corridors and more experienced troops, making the infiltration a little harder... Their goal was to plant hacking devices the Volcron has designed for them on the main radar systems which is located under-ground.

The assualting Pherithian-dominant teams were now near the river fort.
A few Citadelguards who has accompanied them now relayed instructions...
"Any good sharpshooters here?" one of them asked. Then a few of those sharpshooters will be given high-caliber but completely silent sniper rifles and told to stay out of sight while having visual on the fort.

The Pherithians were divided into several fireteams(4) each accompanied by one Citadelguard.
"Whatever you do.. keep out of those searchlights, and stay quiet... try to knock them out instead of firing your guns and alerting them.. " they continued pointing at the searchlights.

Then each team, one by one, would be told to sneak past the searchlights while the sharpshooters were to help them take out lone guards.

The first 2 teams were told to go into the barracks and subjugate the guards and sleeping soldiers there.
Then they would make their way into the fort.
The second 2 teams would encircle the fort in case something unexpected happens and they have to bring in the big guns.

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@Kuchenlein

The agents would be paradropped into enemy territory secretly. They would be then given enough rations to last for a few weeks without help, given advanced radios, cloaking devices and other necessary gadgets for survival. They would be instructed to begin inflitration immediately while they still had the element of surprise.

Pherithian Fleenzub Fighters and Bombers would be allowed space in the HQ's aerodrome. They were however, said that their araments would have to be replaced for adequate reloadments.

Meanwhile, back at the HQ, Volcron continued.
"Now that your agents are now in contact with us, we can now have better intel.."
He gets a message.
"Good news.... Rockgarde only has a division guarding that fortress now... Over 6200 fascist are held up in there... We shoudl quickly plan an offensive. Rockgarde will be our Belgium.... I will give the order for our forces near Rockgarde to be ready.. It is preferable to do it at night.."

He then opened another map
"This is the map of Rockgarde.."

Battlemap

Here is the plan I propose..

Phase 1

"The Harkiyuians will infiltrate through the north.. its trenches are guarded by less experienced troops, making to easy to sneak past them while taking down lone troops.. Their first target would be the Radar Stations, we need to get rid of any communications.
The Pherithians would attack a fort that is situated near the river and use it as a forward staging point for more reinforcements and observations.."

Phase 2

"Once the Radar Stations are done, the Volcrons will launch an offensive on their northern and weaker flank, prompting them to fortify their northern trenches and pulling more experienced troops over there... Now the Harkiyuians would use this chance to disable all their defenses. If their artillery emplacements are destroyed, we can be less suppressed... If their AAs are destroyed, we now have aerial support..
While some Pherithians would inflitrate the southern lines which would be in chaos, some Pherithians will perform a left flank to help a Pherithian main force assaulting their western trenches.."

Phase 3

"After their defenses crumble, the Pherithians and the Volcrons will initiate a final assualt onto Fort Rockgarde ITSELF and their main trenches from behind. By then, we will have artillery support.. The Inflitrating pherithian forces will perform a series of backhand blows to the enemy, causing more chaos and confusion while the Harkiyus mess up the main fort itself... Soon.. the battle will be nothing more than a mopup and reconstruction for the inevitable counter-offensive..." Volcron continued while smiling slightly

Volcron then awaits response
(OPERATION: Mountainfall will proceed after preparations)

Volcron then gave the visiting high command their own rooms and the expeditionary forces bunks in the barracks.

NOTE: Also i will only update the map after a major offensive has taken place..
Please also state the number of divisions that will be taking part in this operation..

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@Lorddiviness

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The Harkyiuian elites took a look at the battle unfolding nearby and were amazed with the vast arsenals of both sides, along with the great firepower both sides unleash. The Harkyiuian Triads have fought with many monsters in their dark world, but it had been a long time witnessing an epic duel between two advanced nations. "This fighting seems really intense..." Goh Yuet-yin commented, "I'm beginning to feel wary. Their numbers are very huge and they seem to have decent technologies as well. Will our forces be advanced and numerous enough?"

"Yes, indeed. We cannot let them hear of our plans, nor hurt us,"
And so the Harkyiuian elites went inside.

(Psst... @Lorddiviness Harkyiuians have a few mechanized divisions as well, well at least for the current Harkyiuians in Vestroya,)

Everyone took careful looks on the map and then analyzed the situation. They also went thinking and brainstorming as well.

"Is there no intel on the insides of the Ironeagle turfs?" Rhelsha asked, "Can we Harkyiuians sneak in some shadows and rogues inside to gather intel and investigate their insides?"
"We can send some of our agents to sabotage them from within, too."

"Hmm..."
Rhelsha showed an evil grin after hearing Volcron's story about Rockgarde. "Infiltration...? Is this what you need? Perfect..."
"My-- our elite troops and beasts will be of great use... Vanguards, our version of Commandos, are really tough and agile... our Shadowmancers can play around with the shadows, and our Geomancers can shake the earth... we also have Shadowhounds and Voidwalkers that can blend into the darkness, go around unseen, and strike suddenly when the time comes... and our average troops are already very familiar with mountains..."

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@Lorddiviness

Green rays came shining out as a portal broke open right outside of the Dunkirk HQ.

Firstly came a youthful man emitting a powerful presence and an aura of pale green (Tikiyachod), then an alluring elven lady with a flowery scent (Azlariah) followed, and lastly a luxuriously decorated living chocolate cake (Tortesäber) stepped out from the rift. As soon as the living cake made his way out, the portal closed.

"I, Tikiyachod, the Cakemaster of Pherith, has come here to help bring an end to the Ironeagle Nazis!" the youthful man, Tikiyachod, proudly exclaimed with his right fist rising upwards toward the skies.

He then lowered his volume to casual loudness, and asked, "Hello? Where are you, Mr. Volcron? Where are you?"

"I have organized my army here, they are all ready to fight and all... but one thing, I'm not yet sure where to position them. Should the Pherithian troops join you here, or should they go stab those Nazis from the back?"

@Kuchenlein

Tikiyachod would be invited to the top floor of the HQ.
"Ahh.. Tikiyachod... Good timing, we are just reviewing our plans for the current offensive..."
He then proceeded to summarize what has been discussed.

"The Harkiyius could inflitrate those lands and give us intel.. currently this is all we got...(shows current map)
we were thinking about capturing Rockgarde and use it as a staging point. Its a good thing Harkiyians have troops suited for mountain warfare. Perhaps a few Pherithian Mountaineers will also do? Because once we capture Rockgarde, we will be subjected to an enormous counterattack so we require a defensive divisions to go with them. We will have limited artillery support and air support."
"Once the enemy has reassigned part of their frontline troops to Rockgarde, we can stage a breakthough...

Also the Harkiyians could inflitrate and provide us intel, perhaps stir up some trouble and disrupt their war effort. What do you say?"

NOTE: I will update MAP later