November 4329Battle of Sturzela Rages on in Samedza as Socialists Put Down Revolt in MoravaMonarchists move towards tactically important city of SturzelaShortly after the brutal Statrican Civil War began in late March, Sturzela, the capital of the province of Samedza, became a key battlezone as the government Monarchist forces attempted to secure their provinces in the north-west against the Socialist-controlled province.
Local Socialist troops, aided by some Populist troops in the east, have taken to using guerrilla tactics to fend off the Monarchist attackers, which had hoped their better-funded, better-armed troops would secure a quick victory. A stalemate seems to be upheld at Meigafia to the south, with Populist-controlled Galevo also reinforcing up the border. A Monarchist assault on the province of Bebrazska last month was mostly unsuccessful as the defensive Populists fired back with missiles secured from one of the country’s few military bases located in the province.
Meanwhile, a revolutionary force in Socialist Morava has been brutally put down, with the ringleaders all executed in a swift attack. This is the most aggressive we have seen the Socialists, with moderate leader Kata Horvat coming under increasing pressure to take more decisive action.
In Rozna, the Tribal Defence Forces have been keen to negotiate with the Socialists in the wake of the more aggressive stance, who have pushed for unity despite concerns of Populist leader Oliver Gregurek. The Socialists can’t afford to lose their allies in the People’s Party but cannot risk a battle with the Tribal forces either.
In the capital of Trimavske, and indeed Statrica, Breznica, President Edvard Perica has made number OJ’s successful attempts to push through Monarchist legislature, reversing almost every major reform made by the Peolle’s Party and establishing the foundations of a monarchy, which would be in place after a Monarchist victory. More significant however is the ‘Security Bill’, which has been accused of limiting freedom of the press — a restriction this newspaper will not be honouring — and establishing strict and arguably authoritarian policies, granting police extreme powers. One notable resident who has repeatedly criticised Perica and accused him of racism was recently arrested and charged with treason, which is now an offence punishable by death. Human rights campaigners have fought against the move, and the individual is contesting the accusation in the courts.
Perica has also recently appealed for the help of Dorvik, Statrica’s former colonial overlords and now longstanding allies, with whom Statrica has had an ancient “special relationship”. Dorvik has yet to take a stance on the issue, fearing conflict on its own borders. But if Dorvik does decide to take a role in the war, will they support the far-right, Dorvish dominated Monarchists? Or will they pitch for the Populist-Socialist Alliance, or even the independent state of Rozna (which has yet to be officially recognised by any government)?
Some have even asked if the World Congress should take a position, though this seems unlikely.
What is clear is that some form of great breakthrough is needed, rose all provinces will be stuck in this stalemate forever, warring states in a power struggle with no victors. What, then, is the purpose of the struggle?
More as it happens.
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