YC126.04.11 // ATHOUNON VI
The relentless invasion of Bellevigne persists, with Unified Colonial Peacekeeping Forces, backed by Taayusaka CorpSec, steadily advancing into their third month of offensive operations.
Bellevigne, once considered the last stronghold of the Federal armed forces in the Athounon system, now faces an existential threat. The defending Federal garrison, despite previous reinforcements during the State’s Serthoulde Campaign in YC124 and subsequent liberation efforts in mid-YC125, finds itself besieged and starved of vital resources and reinforcements for nearly eight months, trapped behind enemy lines.
Initially, Corporate-backed forces employed overwhelming, highly mobile tactics to overrun Federal defenses. However, faced with fierce resistance, their strategy has shifted to one of attrition warfare. Exploiting Bellevigne’s compromised supply lines, Corporate forces methodically constrict and gain ground, adopting a patient approach to wear down the Federal defenders.
As the conflict wears on, unrest and criminal activity surge within the fortified capital of Bellevigne. The city, under martial law since January, remains under tight security measures. Increasingly, residents question the Federal government’s capacity to repel the invaders. With Corporate armies inching closer to their doorstep, fear grips the populace, heightening concerns for their safety and security.
News in Brief
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Taayusaka Eskeitan CEO praises newly restructured Unified Colonial Peacekeeping Forces for their ‘outstanding dedication to the long-term security and welfare of Athounon and its people.’
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Sioux Extraction Systems’ stock price rises by 27% preceding announcement of extraplanetary extraction plans, sparking suspicion of insider trading
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Khimi Harar Environmental Restoration warehouse pillaged by Torchbearers raiders during diversionary rocket strike at remote monitoring station
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MP Pierre Leclerc offers brief call for unity and defiance against foreign invaders prior to closed trial
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Taayusaka gains contracts for large scale development works of occupied states following success of Ciel-Huogaatsu
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Jonatya Fauneux decries Belletere government’s inaction against the Caldari as ‘borderline collaborationist’ and throws support behind Leclerc
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Widespread workflow revisions underway at Taayusaka’s behest following leaks of novel Upwell cloning project, intended to allow for the ‘seamless integration of clone labor in existing operations’
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UCPF spokesperson dismisses rumors that a ‘nuclear option’ is being explored to break Bellevigne resistance as ‘dangerous misinformation’