Atomic bombing of Zakan Rot: Difference between revisions

As part of the [[Final War of the Deluge]], [[Alstin|Alstinian]] and [[Urcea|Urcean]] forces had 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.