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The Mosquito War was sparked by a longstanding territorial, economic, and political dispute between Tierrador and Istrenya over multiple reasons, including the presence of resource-rich border region known for its abundance of rare minerals and fertile land. The initial tensions dated back not very far, as Istrenya had come off defending their homeland from the [[NIPF]], during the [[Istrenyan Crisis]]. Eventually, the Istrenyan government, which had been in major disputes with Gomez-led Tierrador, began authorizing military exercises within the [[Qalhéq Mountains]], which marked the border between both nations. The Tierradorian government began accusing Istrenyan soldiers of regularly crossing into Tierrador and terrorizing small mountain villages. As diplomatic efforts failed to resolve the dispute, the situation escalated into a full-blown armed conflict. At the onset of the Mosquito War, there was widespread enthusiasm and support for the conflict among the Tierradorian population. The Tierradorian government successfully framed the war as a matter of national pride and territorial integrity. They employed effective propaganda campaigns, appealing to the patriotic sentiments of Tierrador's citizens. This initial surge in support was reflected in high levels of volunteer enlistment, public rallies, and expressions of solidarity with the military. | The Mosquito War was sparked by a longstanding territorial, economic, and political dispute between Tierrador and Istrenya over multiple reasons, including the presence of resource-rich border region known for its abundance of rare minerals and fertile land. The initial tensions dated back not very far, as Istrenya had come off defending their homeland from the [[NIPF]], during the [[Istrenyan Crisis]]. Eventually, the Istrenyan government, which had been in major disputes with Gomez-led Tierrador, began authorizing military exercises within the [[Qalhéq Mountains]], which marked the border between both nations. The Tierradorian government began accusing Istrenyan soldiers of regularly crossing into Tierrador and terrorizing small mountain villages. As diplomatic efforts failed to resolve the dispute, the situation escalated into a full-blown armed conflict. At the onset of the Mosquito War, there was widespread enthusiasm and support for the conflict among the Tierradorian population. The Tierradorian government successfully framed the war as a matter of national pride and territorial integrity. They employed effective propaganda campaigns, appealing to the patriotic sentiments of Tierrador's citizens. This initial surge in support was reflected in high levels of volunteer enlistment, public rallies, and expressions of solidarity with the military. | ||
Eventually, as the war raged on, and the surprise involvement of [[Arcerion]] in the war in 1967, domestic popularity decreased for Tierradorians. The Tierrador Army advanced quite far into the Istrenyan homeland, taking around sixty-five percent of the nation. However, the [[Benta Offensive]], which took place during the Qabóri month of [[Qabóri Calendar|Benta]] in 1969 and began reducing the Tierradorian stranglehold on Istrenyan territory | Eventually, as the war raged on, and the surprise involvement of [[Arcerion]] in the war in 1967, domestic popularity decreased for Tierradorians. The Tierrador Army advanced quite far into the Istrenyan homeland, taking around sixty-five percent of the nation. However, the [[Benta Offensive]], which took place during the Qabóri month of [[Qabóri Calendar|Benta]] in 1969 and began reducing the Tierradorian stranglehold on Istrenyan territory. This led to mass casualties on the Tierradorian side and caused domestic support for the war to dwindle. Over time, anti-war movements gained traction within Tierrador. These movements, led by the [[Tierrador Peace Alliance|TPA]], a group led by many concerned citizens, war veterans, and intellectuals, argued that the war caused ridiculously high amounts of unnecessary suffering, and that a peaceful resolution needed to be sought immediately, which were enforced by threats of violence from the TPA. The prolonged conflict also imposed a significant economic burden on Tierrador. The costs of financing the war, including funding the military, procuring weaponry, and maintaining infrastructure, began to strain the nation's economy. This led to tax hikes and reduced public spending on essential services. | ||
As support dwindled, and international pressure from [[Alstin]] along with [[Levantia|Levantine]] and [[Sarpedon|Sarpedonian]] powers, Pedro Gomez and Woko'eli Koko eventually met in Dalton, [[Alstin]] for the Dalton Accords, which was officially signed on June 7, 1970, and began the withdrawing of Tierradorian personnel from Istrenya, thus ending the war by September 2, 1970. | As support dwindled, and international pressure from [[Alstin]] along with [[Levantia|Levantine]] and [[Sarpedon|Sarpedonian]] powers, Pedro Gomez and Woko'eli Koko eventually met in Dalton, [[Alstin]] for the Dalton Accords, which was officially signed on June 7, 1970, and began the withdrawing of Tierradorian personnel from Istrenya, thus ending the war by September 2, 1970. | ||