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==Continued clashes (1951-1983)== | ==Continued clashes (1951-1983)== | ||
Starting in 1951, the Stenzan approach to the Sudmoll affair became more aggressive, with frequent Stenzan military incursions into Sudmoll's territorial waters and airspace to emphasize Stenza's belief that the island is theirs. This, in response, led to a buildup of Burgoignesc forces on the island, with Stenzan aircraft being intercepted and escorted home by Burgoignesc fighters, and Stenzan ships being met by their Burgoignesc peers to be guided out of Sudmoll's waters. These incidents became a sort of routine for both nations, with incursions happening as often as weekly. While the bulk of these incidents were resolved peacefully, it was not uncommon for either side to not back up until warning shots were fired or the risk of violence became imminent. | |||
The naval altercations during these years led to quite a bit of damage on both sides, with naval collisions being quite common when both sides were adamant of their courses and unwilling to change course. Jury rigged solutions to these incidents became common during the 1960s and 1970s, with Stenzan warhips operating near Sudmoll being seen having strengthened bows and other means of structural reinforcement. The frequency of these incidents also meant a near continuous stream of diplomatic protests, with both sides spending a lot of time in various international courts trying to gain compensation for the damage caused. | |||
The incidents during these years were not only military in nature however, with the fishery disputes continuing throughout the decades. Stenzan and Burgoignesc fishermen were commonly seen fighting over fishing spots in international waters, with both nation's naval forces and Coast Guards being busy dealing with maritime law enforcement in the area. | |||
Some of the highlights during this era are the 1967 shootdown of a Stenzan bomber and the 1973 collision between a Stenzan fighter and its Burgoignesc counterpart. | |||
==1984 Sudmoll Conflict== | ==1984 Sudmoll Conflict== | ||
July 27th, 1984 marked a flare-up in the Sudmoll. A routine incident between a Stenzan destroyer and a Burgoignesc Frigate escalated when the Stenzan ship fired its torpedoes at short range, devastating the Burgoignesc warship before it could mount a response. The act of aggression turned out to be part of a larger plan, for a larger Stenzan naval force moved in to clear the way for a mounting amphibious force. Throughout the day, Stenzan and Burgoignesc naval and air forces exchanged fire with low intensity, climaxing in a Stenzan air raid on Burgoignesc naval facilities on Sudmoll. | |||
The day ended with multiple aircraft and ships destroyed on both side, with the defending forces losing two Frigates an an Aviso while the Stenzans lost two Frigates and a Destroyer. Tensions were rising swiftly, with both sides preparing for a full scale conflict. The threat of a larger Burgoignesc reaction over the small island was enough to scare the Stenzans, and conflict was avoided through swift diplomatic action. Stenzan Party officials and the Burgoignesc met throughout the night, with both parties eventually agreeing to return to the status quo as a better solution to all out conflict. | |||
==After the conflict (1984-2022)== | ==After the conflict (1984-2022)== | ||
Things returned to relative normalcy after the conflict, with the four years after its conclusion being peaceful enough by standards of the last few decades. The late 1980s saw the Stenzans picking up the pace again when it comes to aggression, with pre-conflicts incidents becoming commonplace again into the 2000s. | |||
The early 2000s saw the Stenzan government spend more time on internal affairs than external ones, with the Stenzan navy toning down its aggression. As a result of this, the waters around Sudmoll gradually became more peaceful. | |||
==Current day (2022-Present)== | ==Current day (2022-Present)== | ||