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The '''Atomic bombing of Zakan Rot''' was the detonation of an atomic bomb in the city of Zakan Rot, [[Seneca Islands]], by the government of [[Varshan]]. The explosion was aimed at disrupting the [[Royal and Imperial Army (Urcea)|Royal and Imperial Army]] campaign in the [[Seneca Islands]] generally and was intended to destroy the port city specifically. It was the first use of a nuclear weapon in combat during the [[Great War]]. Multiple observers and the [[League of Nations]] described the bombing as a "war crime" due to the significant civilian casualties that resulted from the blast, nearly all of which were Varshani citizens. The bombing also had significant negative economic, ecological, and humanitarian impacts on the [[Seneca Islands]]. | The '''Atomic bombing of Zakan Rot''' was the detonation of an atomic bomb in the city of Zakan Rot, [[Seneca Islands]], by the government of [[Varshan]]. The explosion was aimed at disrupting the [[Royal and Imperial Army (Urcea)|Royal and Imperial Army]] campaign in the [[Seneca Islands]] generally and was intended to destroy the port city specifically. It was the first use of a nuclear weapon in combat during the [[Second Great War]]. Multiple observers and the [[League of Nations]] described the bombing as a "war crime" due to the significant civilian casualties that resulted from the blast, nearly all of which were Varshani citizens. The bombing also had significant negative economic, ecological, and humanitarian impacts on the [[Seneca Islands]]. It also directly resulted in the [[Atomic bombing of Shimrra]]. | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
{{Main|Operation Jonah}} | {{Main|Operation Jonah}} | ||
As part of the [[Final War of the Deluge]], [[Alstin|Alstinian]] and [[Urcea|Urcean]] forces | As part of the [[Final War of the Deluge]], [[Alstin|Alstinian]] and [[Urcea|Urcean]] forces successfully invaded the island of [[Seneca Islands|West Seneca]] and removed [[Varshan|Varshani]] control over the island as part of [[Operation Jonah]]. As [[Royal and Imperial Army (Urcea)|Royal and Imperial Army]] forces continued to advance towards the last major holdout at Zakan Rot, Varshani military forces believed they could no longer control the island or port. The location of Zakan Rot put the Varshani mainland at risk of invasion in addition to the threat posed to East Seneca. By 18 January, Varshani forces determined that the port would be denied to the Occidental forces "by any means necessary". On 22 January, a 300 kt tactical nuclear device was smuggled onto the island. Over the course of February, the defense of the city was mounted in such a way to draw as many Royal and Imperial Army forces into the city as possible, including the creation of "ghost cells" throughout the geographical expanse of the city. On February 23, the Zurg of [[Varshan]] gave the order to detonate the device when local commanders believed most convenient. | ||
==Detonation== | ==Detonation== | ||
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==Aftermath== | ==Aftermath== | ||
Countries around the world immediately responded with condemnation of the decision by the Varshani military, with [[ | Countries around the world immediately responded with condemnation of the decision by the Varshani military, with [[Ardmore]] and [[the Cape]] joining the allied cause and pledging support in humanitarian and military capacities. | ||
===Geopolitical response=== | ===Geopolitical response=== | ||
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===Military response=== | ===Military response=== | ||
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{{Main|Atomic bombing of Shimrra}} | {{Main|Atomic bombing of Shimrra}} | ||
Daxia responded with a reciprocal nuclear strike against Varshan in the city of Shimmra. The nuclear strike was ordered personally by Daxian Chancellor Prib Dodd and occurred a few hours after the atomic bombing of Zakan Rot. Daxia was previously fighting [[Varshan]] in the [[Final War of the Deluge]] from its overseas dependency of Xisheng. | |||
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The Nahean Ministry of Defense announced the creation of the Nahe Expeditionary Force in response to the atomic bombing of Zakan Rot. Under the command of Marshal Isaak Schwan, volunteers from within the Nahe Armed Forces joined to later be deployed in Varshan. Additionally, the Nahe Navy announced the 3rd Fleet would join the Expeditionary Force and would be mobilized to the Seneca Straits. | |||
===={{flag|Koré'hetanùa}}==== | ===={{flag|Koré'hetanùa}}==== | ||
Koré'hetanùa responded by having three naval task forces, Task Force Cartesia (operating out of Anta Carda), Task Force Orixtal (operating out of [[Seváronsa]]), and Task Force Coscivian Northwest (operating out of Porfiria) join into the Varshan Battle Fleet for the remainder of the Final War of the Deluge. Task Forces Cartesia and Orixtal were tasked with aiding in the naval blockade of Varshan while Task Force Coscivian Northwest was tasked with engaging Varshani aerial and naval combatants in the Seneca Isles with Urcean units. | Koré'hetanùa responded by having three naval task forces, Task Force Cartesia (operating out of Anta Carda), Task Force Orixtal (operating out of [[Seváronsa]]), and Task Force Coscivian Northwest (operating out of Porfiria) join into the Varshan Battle Fleet for the remainder of the Final War of the Deluge. Task Forces Cartesia and Orixtal were tasked with aiding in the naval blockade of Varshan while Task Force Coscivian Northwest was tasked with engaging Varshani aerial and naval combatants in the Seneca Isles with Urcean units. | ||
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===Humanitarian relief efforts=== | ===Humanitarian relief efforts=== | ||
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[[Category: Final War of the Deluge]] | [[Category: Final War of the Deluge]] | ||
[[Category: The Deluge]] | [[Category: The Deluge]] | ||
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[[Category:Atomic bombings]] | |||