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The | The '''Siege of Little Caldera''', was a military struggle between the [[Volkspartei]] and anti-Volkspartei organizations. The revolt began after years of oppression against the [[Indigeno-Calderan|Volin]] people in the [[Austro-Caldera|Austro-Calderan]] government. | ||
Before the | Before the revolt, only citizens of Gothic descent could vote for their province representatives, which was originally accepted as many Volins saw the Gothic citizens as simply being more proficient in government, but the continued lack of representation led to rioting and protesting in the capital, [[Little Caldera]], which eventually broke out into combat. | ||
{{Infobox military conflict | {{Infobox military conflict | ||
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{{Flagicon image|CAF.png|size=25px}} [[Calderan Armed Forces]] | {{Flagicon image|CAF.png|size=25px}} [[Calderan Armed Forces]] | ||
{{Flagicon image|LC Police.png|size=25px}} Little Caldera Police | {{Flagicon image|LC Police.png|size=25px}} [[Little Caldera Police]] | ||
{{Flagicon image|VolksparteiDefense.png|size=25px}} Volkspartei Defense | {{Flagicon image|VolksparteiDefense.png|size=25px}} [[Volkspartei#Paramilitary|Volkspartei Defense]] | ||
{{Flagicon image| | {{Flagicon image|SoutheasternProvince.png|size=25px}} Southeastern Provincial Guard | ||
| combatant2 = '''Anti-Volkspartei forces:''' | | combatant2 = '''Anti-Volkspartei forces:''' | ||
{{Flagicon image|VolinMilitia.png|size=25px}} [[Volin militia]] | {{Flagicon image|VolinMilitia.png|border=|size=25px}} [[Volin militia]] | ||
{{Flagicon image| | {{Flagicon image|Bavogia.png|size=25px}} Bavogian Provincial Guard | ||
{{Flagicon image|VolinOrg.jpg|size=25px}} Steelport militia | {{Flagicon image|VolinOrg.jpg|size=25px}} Steelport militia | ||
| commander1 = {{Flagicon image| | | commander1 = {{Flagicon image|VolksparteiDefense.png|size=25px}} Karl Steinenkatz | ||
{{Flagicon image|CAF.png|size=25px}} Issac Pope | {{Flagicon image|CAF.png|size=25px}} Issac Pope | ||
{{Flagicon image| | {{Flagicon image|SoutheasternProvince.png|size=25px}} Kyron Whistein | ||
| commander2 = {{Flagicon image|VolinMilitia.png|size=25px}} Big Eagle | | commander2 = {{Flagicon image|VolinMilitia.png|border=|size=25px}} Big Eagle | ||
{{Flagicon image| | {{Flagicon image|Bavogia.png|size=25px}} Gena Walter | ||
{{Flagicon image|VolinOrg.jpg|size=25px}} Johnathan Goth | {{Flagicon image|VolinOrg.jpg|size=25px}} Johnathan Goth | ||
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{{Flagicon image|VolksparteiDefense.png|size=25px}} Alpha Defense | {{Flagicon image|VolksparteiDefense.png|size=25px}} Alpha Defense | ||
{{Flagicon image| | {{Flagicon image|SoutheasternProvince.png|size=25px}} 1st Infantry Brigade | ||
| strength1 = {{Flagicon image|CAF.png|size=25px}} '''Calderan Armed Forces:''' | | strength1 = {{Flagicon image|CAF.png|size=25px}} '''Calderan Armed Forces:''' | ||
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10 tanks | 10 tanks | ||
{{Flagicon image|LC Police.png|size=25px}} '''Little Caldera Police:''' | |||
8,000 officers | |||
{{Flagicon image|VolksparteiDefense.png|size=25px}} '''Volkspartei Defense:''' | {{Flagicon image|VolksparteiDefense.png|size=25px}} '''Volkspartei Defense:''' | ||
12 guardsmen | 12 guardsmen | ||
{{Flagicon image| | {{Flagicon image|SoutheasternProvince.png|size=25px}} '''SEP Guard:''' | ||
4,000 infantry | 4,000 infantry | ||
| strength2 = 70,000 - 80,000 civilian protesters | | strength2 = 70,000 - 80,000 civilian protesters | ||
{{Flagicon image|VolinMilitia.png|size=25px}} '''Volin militia:''' | {{Flagicon image|VolinMilitia.png|border=|size=25px}} '''Volin militia:''' | ||
15,000 infantry | 15,000 infantry | ||
{{Flagicon image| | {{Flagicon image|Bavogia.png|size=25px}} '''BPG:''' | ||
4,000 infantry | 4,000 infantry | ||
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1,000 infantry | 1,000 infantry | ||
| casualties1 = 97 infantry dead | | casualties1 = 56 officers dead | ||
23 officers wounded | |||
1 SPU officer dead | |||
97 infantry dead | |||
35 infantry wounded | 35 infantry wounded | ||
1 tank destroyed | 1 tank destroyed | ||
| casualties2 = 4,452 infantry dead | | casualties2 = 4,452 infantry dead | ||
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2,522 protesters arrested | 2,522 protesters arrested | ||
| image = | | image = CalderanRevolt.webp | ||
| caption = | | caption = Volin Militants outside [[Little Caldera Police]] headquarters on 8 November 2023 | ||
| units2 = {{Flagicon image| | | units2 = {{Flagicon image|Bavogia.png|size=25px}} 3rd Infantry Brigade | ||
| casualties3 = 1,000 - 5,000 civilians dead or missing | | casualties3 = 1,000 - 5,000 civilians dead or missing | ||
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On the 12th of August, 2003, Volin militiamen and their leader marched along streets with anti-Volkspartei flags and spoke only in Volin to express their desire for representation in government. Little Caldera Police acted quickly, arresting numerous protesters until local jails were full. Then they began offloading protesters into suburb jails, but the wave of protesters grew too large, and the Southeastern Province Guard was called in to quell protests. | On the 12th of August, 2003, Volin militiamen and their leader marched along streets with anti-Volkspartei flags and spoke only in Volin to express their desire for representation in government. Little Caldera Police acted quickly, arresting numerous protesters until local jails were full. Then they began offloading protesters into suburb jails, but the wave of protesters grew too large, and the Southeastern Province Guard was called in to quell protests. | ||
Seeing the military arrive sparked rioting, and Volin militia commander Big Eagle quickly contacted friends to allocate the | Seeing the military arrive sparked rioting, and Volin militia commander Big Eagle quickly contacted friends to allocate the Bavogian Provincial Guard and the Steelport militia to arrive in the city and help protect rioters and looters. This display of force made Prime Leader Lundsteiner panic, and on the 14th of August, he called in the Army and the Volkspartei Defense to defend the city and himself, respectively. | ||
== First Shots == | == First Shots == | ||
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Despite losing many of his allies, Big Eagle wanted to keep the fight going and made an effort to fight in the city until December 4th, when Calderan Armed Forces used a plane to airdrop into enemy territory and capture the main base of operations from the inside. Big Eagle was arrested, and military forces ceased to occupy the city. | Despite losing many of his allies, Big Eagle wanted to keep the fight going and made an effort to fight in the city until December 4th, when Calderan Armed Forces used a plane to airdrop into enemy territory and capture the main base of operations from the inside. Big Eagle was arrested, and military forces ceased to occupy the city. | ||
== | == Bavogian Provincial Guard involvement == | ||
=== Background === | === Background === | ||
The Northeastern Province of Austro-Caldera is | The [[Bavogia|Northeastern]] Province of Austro-Caldera is mostly populated with Volins. Despite this, like in every province, only citizens of Gothic descent could vote for representation. Due to having such a high number of Volins, the province's guard was made up entirely of Volins, and these soldiers saw it as unfit that they could fight for their province but not elect leaders to represent themselves. | ||
When Big Eagle contacted the | When Big Eagle contacted the BPG (Bavogian Provincial Guard) and asked for support for their struggle, Bavogian leader Walter was ecstatic and pledged a brigade in case fighting broke out. These were among the first soldiers to arrive in Little Caldera after the SEP Guard arrived to stop protesters. | ||
=== Involvement === | === Involvement === | ||
The | The BPG was the most trained organization in the Anti-Volkspartei forces, and they provided resources such as standard-issue firearms to the Volin militia and Steelport militia. Seeing a governmental organization on their side, the BPG's arrival also boosted the morale of Volin troops. | ||
In the first stages of the conflict, the | In the first stages of the conflict, the BPG fought heavily and claimed buildings for their own by hanging the Bavogian flag, which was easily identifiable as it was the only flag that featured purple. The BPG was the first to capture what would be the Steelport militia's base of command and led the untrained Volin militia into successful engagements against the Calderan Army. However, as time grew on, the BPG saw a lack of resources such as reinforcements, ammo, and food, and this eventually led to the surrender of Commander Walter and his forces on October 13th. | ||
=== Punishment for treason === | === Punishment for treason === | ||
While soldiers who fought against Pro-Volkspartei forces were not punished, Commander Walter was tried and sentenced to life in prison for disobeying his leaders and abusing a Volkspartei entity against them. As a reward for surrendering, however, the Volkspartei enacted a law that allowed Volins to vote for representation in their province as well as the ability to run for provincial representative. In a small step in the right direction, Commander Walter has written letters from prison detailing his pride in his soldiers and their accomplishments. | While soldiers who fought against Pro-Volkspartei forces were not punished, Commander Walter was tried and sentenced to life in prison for disobeying his leaders and abusing a Volkspartei entity against them. As a reward for surrendering, however, the Volkspartei enacted a law that allowed Volins to vote for representation in their province as well as the ability to run for provincial representative. In a small step in the right direction, Commander Walter has written letters from prison detailing his pride in his soldiers and their accomplishments. | ||
Volkspartei representatives simply state that while the | Volkspartei representatives simply state that while the BPG's involvement was treason, it was true that they were fighting for a good cause, and it was foolish of the government to allow people of Volin descent to elect the Prime Leader, but not their provincial leader. | ||
== Aftermath == | == Aftermath == | ||
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Little Caldera designated the 4th of December as "renovation day", and the 5th of December as "province day", and parades are held on both days to celebrate the outcome of the 2003 Revolt. Pictures and videos of the revolt are still shown online and often appear in parades to occasionally pay homage to the soldiers who gave their lives that day, whether in the militia or Volkspartei. Memorials also appear for the civilians wounded, killed, or missing throughout the conflict. | Little Caldera designated the 4th of December as "renovation day", and the 5th of December as "province day", and parades are held on both days to celebrate the outcome of the 2003 Revolt. Pictures and videos of the revolt are still shown online and often appear in parades to occasionally pay homage to the soldiers who gave their lives that day, whether in the militia or Volkspartei. Memorials also appear for the civilians wounded, killed, or missing throughout the conflict. | ||
[[Category:20th Anniversary Contest]][[Category:Austro-Caldera]][[Category:IXWB]] | [[Category:20th Anniversary Contest]][[Category:Austro-Caldera]] | ||
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