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On the 12th of May, 2025, Moodie Kelovik was attacked by a sniper whilst giving a speech in Youthsville. Simultaneously, a bomb detonated at a major soccer game in Youthsville, killed over two dozen Damanians. The attackers were later identified as Bananish nationals by Damanian police. Kelovik denounced the Bananish government, claiming they had sent an assassin after him. Banana Federation denied the accusation. On the 14th, Daminy cut off diplomatic relations with Banana Federation and Scuro. | On the 12th of May, 2025, Moodie Kelovik was attacked by a sniper whilst giving a speech in Youthsville. Simultaneously, a bomb detonated at a major soccer game in Youthsville, killed over two dozen Damanians. The attackers were later identified as Bananish nationals by Damanian police. Kelovik denounced the Bananish government, claiming they had sent an assassin after him. Banana Federation denied the accusation. On the 14th, Daminy cut off diplomatic relations with Banana Federation and Scuro. | ||
| − | Some time before June, Damanian planners had begun organising an invasion of Banana Federation as a reprisal for the assassination attempt. The plan called for a surprise attack on | + | Some time before June, Damanian planners had begun organising an invasion of Banana Federation as a reprisal for the assassination attempt. The plan called for a surprise attack on Camidglo while Bananish defense systems were undergoing their yearly maintenance. Damanian troops would remain hidden for as long as possible, and attempt to take the capital within a week, before Bananish reinforcements could arrive. The Damanian invasion fleet would move away after the ground forces had taken Plantana and bring additional reinforcements from Daminy to secure their hold over the capital. It was expected by Damanian planners that Banana Federation would surrender after a month of fighting. |
Several documents published after the fall of the Kelovik regime suggest that the intention was for Damanian troops to publicly execute the Bananish government in front of the House of Delegates. | Several documents published after the fall of the Kelovik regime suggest that the intention was for Damanian troops to publicly execute the Bananish government in front of the House of Delegates. | ||
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[[File:Damanian_Convoy.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A convoy of Damanian troops in Sibarian-supplied vehicles.]] | [[File:Damanian_Convoy.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A convoy of Damanian troops in Sibarian-supplied vehicles.]] | ||
===Initial landings=== | ===Initial landings=== | ||
| − | On 21 June, 2025, Damanian forces launched a surprise naval assault in [[ | + | On 21 June, 2025, Damanian forces launched a surprise naval assault in [[Camidglo]], several dozen kilometers away from [[Plantana]]. Damanian ships had avoided the Bananish navy by performing fictitious naval drills on the edge of Bananish territorial wars. Banana Federation, wanting to avoid a diplomatic incident, kept its ships well away. Damanian transport ships moved into Bananish waters during the night of the 21st of June, landing approximately 12,000 troops in the first six hours. By morning, Bananish patrols had come under fire from Damanian forces as far as two kilometers inland, and reconnaissance planes photographed Damanian landing craft deploying troops. |
| − | The government of Banana Federation formally declared war on Daminy at 5:45 a.m. on the 22nd, and immediately invoked MATO's collective defense clause. An hour later, the governments of both Scuro and Ironcastle had joined Banana Federation in declaring war on Daminy. Attempts were made by the respective governments to contact the Damanian government, but they received no response. Bananish troops began to dig in three kilometers from the Damanian landing site, attempting to encircle the attackers and prevent a breakout. However, by midday, Damanian forces had begun making headway against the limited Bananish troops in | + | The government of Banana Federation formally declared war on Daminy at 5:45 a.m. on the 22nd, and immediately invoked MATO's collective defense clause. An hour later, the governments of both Scuro and Ironcastle had joined Banana Federation in declaring war on Daminy. Attempts were made by the respective governments to contact the Damanian government, but they received no response. Bananish troops began to dig in three kilometers from the Damanian landing site, attempting to encircle the attackers and prevent a breakout. However, by midday, Damanian forces had begun making headway against the limited Bananish troops in Camidglo. |
===Operation Eagle Strike=== | ===Operation Eagle Strike=== | ||
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===Failure of the invasion=== | ===Failure of the invasion=== | ||
[[File:Ironian SF Recon.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Ironian special forces were key in coordinating airstrikes against Damanian positions.]] | [[File:Ironian SF Recon.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Ironian special forces were key in coordinating airstrikes against Damanian positions.]] | ||
| − | Within two days of the invasion, Damanian troops reached the outskirts of the Bananish capital Plantana. Heavy fighting began as Damanian forces attempted to dislodge dug-in | + | Within two days of the invasion, Damanian troops reached the outskirts of the Bananish capital Plantana. Heavy fighting began as Damanian forces attempted to dislodge dug-in Bananish and Scuroian troops. However, as most civilians had been evacuated from the path of the Damanian troops, BFSCM forces utilised heavy artillery and air power to hold their position. The Damanian forces relied on aircraft launched from their invasion force at sea, which limited their air support options. Damanian troops primarily attempted to deny the Plantanan airspace to MATO forces, employing man-portable and self-propelled anti-aircraft systems. |
| − | After several days of intense fighting, it became clear that the Damanian hope for a quick victory was fading. BFSCM reinforcements had arrived and assisted the forces defending Plantana. In addition, the Damanian fleet had been repelled by a combined BFSCM and Ironian force, preventing the expected reinforcements. On the 30th, two Scuroian mechanised brigades managed to break through the Damanian flanks and attack the initial landing site, which had become the headquarters for the entire invasion force. It was lightly defended and the Scuroian forces quickly overran it. With their command structure in complete disarray, the Damanian forces in | + | After several days of intense fighting, it became clear that the Damanian hope for a quick victory was fading. BFSCM reinforcements had arrived and assisted the forces defending Plantana. In addition, the Damanian fleet had been repelled by a combined BFSCM and Ironian force, preventing the expected reinforcements. On the 30th, two Scuroian mechanised brigades managed to break through the Damanian flanks and attack the initial landing site, which had become the headquarters for the entire invasion force. It was lightly defended and the Scuroian forces quickly overran it. With their command structure in complete disarray, the Damanian forces in Banana Federation began surrendering to BFSCM forces. |
[[File:Bananish Patrol.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Bananish Army troops from the 2nd Infantry Division patrol a road in Camidglo.]] | [[File:Bananish Patrol.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Bananish Army troops from the 2nd Infantry Division patrol a road in Camidglo.]] | ||
Revision as of 02:12, 5 October 2017
| The Damanian War | |||||||
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| Part of the Damanian Cold War | |||||||
 Bananish troops guard a hastily erected checkpoint in Plantana. |
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| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
 Moodie Kelovik
|  Saggio Uomo  Raul Trentino  Bradley Lister
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| 41,638 in the invasion force. | 64,320 in the Battle of Plantana. | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 2,349 dead (249 at sea), 5,882 wounded, 33,456 captured. Unknown civilian casualties. Unknown economic damage. 1 battlecruiser sunk. | 1,703 dead, 4,096 wounded. 519 civilian deaths, ~80,000 displaced. ฿2.49 billion in damage. |
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The Damanian War was a war fought between 21 June and 11 July 2025 by the Moneylania Alliance Treaty Organisation (MATO) against Daminy. The majority of the fighting took place in northern Banana Federation and the Uzmorr Sea. The war ended when a Damanian invasion of Banana Federation was repulsed and MATO forces established a blockade of Daminy. The subsequent peace treaty saw the end of socialist rule in Daminy and significant reparations being paid to Banana Federation. The war is seen as the end of the Damanian Cold War and greatly influenced the geopolitical climate of Greater Moneylania.
Contents
Background
Tensions had been high between Banana Federation and Daminy ever since Banana Federation's support for the Republic of North Daminy in the 2004 Damanian Civil War. The short-lived republic had caused significant damage and societal divides during the year-long conflict. Despite Daminy's large military and threats towards Banana Federation, the Bananish military was extremely limited, with only 150,000 troops total. By comparison, Daminy possessed over one million frontline personnel.
On the 12th of May, 2025, Moodie Kelovik was attacked by a sniper whilst giving a speech in Youthsville. Simultaneously, a bomb detonated at a major soccer game in Youthsville, killed over two dozen Damanians. The attackers were later identified as Bananish nationals by Damanian police. Kelovik denounced the Bananish government, claiming they had sent an assassin after him. Banana Federation denied the accusation. On the 14th, Daminy cut off diplomatic relations with Banana Federation and Scuro.
Some time before June, Damanian planners had begun organising an invasion of Banana Federation as a reprisal for the assassination attempt. The plan called for a surprise attack on Camidglo while Bananish defense systems were undergoing their yearly maintenance. Damanian troops would remain hidden for as long as possible, and attempt to take the capital within a week, before Bananish reinforcements could arrive. The Damanian invasion fleet would move away after the ground forces had taken Plantana and bring additional reinforcements from Daminy to secure their hold over the capital. It was expected by Damanian planners that Banana Federation would surrender after a month of fighting.
Several documents published after the fall of the Kelovik regime suggest that the intention was for Damanian troops to publicly execute the Bananish government in front of the House of Delegates.
Invasion of Camidglo
Initial landings
On 21 June, 2025, Damanian forces launched a surprise naval assault in Camidglo, several dozen kilometers away from Plantana. Damanian ships had avoided the Bananish navy by performing fictitious naval drills on the edge of Bananish territorial wars. Banana Federation, wanting to avoid a diplomatic incident, kept its ships well away. Damanian transport ships moved into Bananish waters during the night of the 21st of June, landing approximately 12,000 troops in the first six hours. By morning, Bananish patrols had come under fire from Damanian forces as far as two kilometers inland, and reconnaissance planes photographed Damanian landing craft deploying troops.
The government of Banana Federation formally declared war on Daminy at 5:45 a.m. on the 22nd, and immediately invoked MATO's collective defense clause. An hour later, the governments of both Scuro and Ironcastle had joined Banana Federation in declaring war on Daminy. Attempts were made by the respective governments to contact the Damanian government, but they received no response. Bananish troops began to dig in three kilometers from the Damanian landing site, attempting to encircle the attackers and prevent a breakout. However, by midday, Damanian forces had begun making headway against the limited Bananish troops in Camidglo.
Operation Eagle Strike
Several hours after the declaration of war, Ironian ships in the Uzmorr Sea had been instructed to launch an attack against the Damanian capital, Youthsville. The aircraft carrier ICS Crusader launched six F/A-181 Black Wasp II multirole fighters to perform the mission. Upon approach to Daminy, Damanian radar was unable to detect the Black Wasps, which passed through the Damanian air defense system undetected. At 1:13 a.m. DST on the 23rd, the Ironian jets released their bombs over Youthsville. Targets included the Presidential Palace, power plant, command and control facilities and air defense installations.
While heavy damage was caused to the targets, the initial strikes did little to impact the Damanian war effort. Several hours after the raid, Damanian leader Moodie Kelovik gave a televised speech, announcing that Daminy would "not give in to the capitalists" and "will destroy the bourgeoisie Bananish government".
Additional Ironian ships arrived in the Uzmorr Sea later on the 23rd and began to launch missile strikes against Daminy. These strikes, along with regular airstrikes, would continue until the end of the war.
Failure of the invasion
Within two days of the invasion, Damanian troops reached the outskirts of the Bananish capital Plantana. Heavy fighting began as Damanian forces attempted to dislodge dug-in Bananish and Scuroian troops. However, as most civilians had been evacuated from the path of the Damanian troops, BFSCM forces utilised heavy artillery and air power to hold their position. The Damanian forces relied on aircraft launched from their invasion force at sea, which limited their air support options. Damanian troops primarily attempted to deny the Plantanan airspace to MATO forces, employing man-portable and self-propelled anti-aircraft systems.
After several days of intense fighting, it became clear that the Damanian hope for a quick victory was fading. BFSCM reinforcements had arrived and assisted the forces defending Plantana. In addition, the Damanian fleet had been repelled by a combined BFSCM and Ironian force, preventing the expected reinforcements. On the 30th, two Scuroian mechanised brigades managed to break through the Damanian flanks and attack the initial landing site, which had become the headquarters for the entire invasion force. It was lightly defended and the Scuroian forces quickly overran it. With their command structure in complete disarray, the Damanian forces in Banana Federation began surrendering to BFSCM forces.
The war at sea
Battle of the Guardian Archipelago
Shortly after Damanian troops reached Plantana, Bananish and Scuroian naval forces organised to repel the Damanian fleet. The BFSCM fleet was greatly outnumbered by their Damanian counterparts, and as such, held their attack. After the arrival of the Ironian Carrier Battle Group Infinity, the combined MATO fleet attacked the Damanian ships. The Archipelago is comprised of tall islands, capabale of hiding ships from radar. As such, both fleets resorted to using short-range weapons in the battle. At 9:53 a.m. on the 25th, the Damanian battlecruiser DNS Sandrovka was hit by an antiship missile from the Bananish cruiser BFS Geld. Within four hours, the ship had capsized and sank.
Following the sinking of the Sandrovka and the arrival of additional Ironian ships, the Damanian fleet retreated to Daminy, abandoning the invasion force.
Blockade of Daminy
After the Battle of the Guardian Archipelago, the Damanian fleet hid in port for the remainder of the war. This allowed MATO naval forces to commence a blockade of the Damanian mainland on the 7th of July. This blockade, coupled with the surrender of the Damanian invasion force in Camidglo and constant strikes from Ironian Carrier Battle Groups prompted Damanian leader Moodie Kelovik to surrender unconditionally.
Conclusion
After the surrender of Daminy, a small MATO occupation force took control of Youthsville, and Moodie Kelovik was arrested and made to stand trial for Crimes Against Peace. The remaining Damanian government was presented with peace terms, dictated primarily by Banana Federation, who had suffered the most in the war. The Socialist dictatorship was replaced with a republic, Daminy was made to pay five billion Bananas in war reparations to Banana Federation, and certain ties to Sibaria were officially severed. Moodie Kelovik was found guilty and made to serve a short sentence in the Ironian Spendaw Prison and renounce all positions of authority.
