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Uweyv Nunnehi Campaign (Duration: 1 month 23 days) Faction: Monarchists Theocrats Corporates Strength: 20,000 men 1000 men 5,000 men Losses: 600 Killed ~20 MIA ~800 Killed 50 taken prisoner ~5 MIA ~900 Killed 80 taken prisoner Remaining: ~19,380 remain ~145 retreated ~4,020 retreated Decisive Monarchist Victory Campaign Report: 26 June, 1420 Began with a push from north of the province, 20,000 men crossed the border into corporate territory. We were able to use guerilla tactics to ambush a few mercenary patrols and steal some supplies. Our scouts were able to mark some mercenary camps where we divided out men and struck at them simultaneously, falling back to lure them deeper into the jungle so we could regroup and use the jungle to our advantage. This resulted in some casualties on our side but we dealt a massive blow to corporate forces in the province. However, there was an unexpected theocratic assault on the province as well so we had quite a few of them to deal with. One particular soldier showed some impressive prowess on the battlefield, using only a compound bow and a sword to go behind enemy lines to capture a few soldiers prisoner from smaller enemy camps. When asked how he was able to accomplish this seemingly stupidly rash feat he responded saying, “When a man is able to sneak into your camp, kill five of your friends in the night, and rushes you with a sword and starts yelling at you to get on the ground, would you challenge them?” His name is Tagwadihi Sitsameho and he has gained some recognition and admiration among the troops. I believe it would be wise to keep an eye on him for the future. Ultimately, after a month and a few days of surprise attacks, raids, and pushing we were able to drive the corporates out of the province and have begun sending men out across the province to secure our control. However, this campaign was not without civilian casualties. A few innocent men, women, and children were caught in the crossfire in a few towns and some were blown up by those bloody Dalimbari landmines. While our men also fell victim to them, seeing a child being blown up in front of your eyes is a whole other feeling. Other people have been displaced by the conflict, exact numbers are unknown. As we gain control over the province we shall begin sweeping for mines in order to make it safer for the people. A provisional government for the province has been established until the people are organized enough to send a representative to the civilian legislative council. We lost about 600 men in this campaign and approximately 50 are MIA. We also have 130 prisoners, 80 from the corporate mercenaries and 50 from the theocrats.

"Good morning viewers from Giovanniland and the world! I am Vanessa Desniana and will be your Giovannilandian Football Report host during the 1st World Cup of Football." She briefly stops for a moment in order to show the landing airplane in which our team is coming. "Watch out! Our football team has just arrived here in Steskia, United Adaikes, and soon they will be preparing for their first game against The Reds from Fhaengshia, which will take place at the Sports Arena of Steskia." *landing airplane noises* "Oh, look! Our team's airplane has just landed and the players can be seen disembarking. First our main goalkeeper Klaudio Spindola, then the backup goalkeepers... now the defenders, then the midfielders, and finally the strikers!" A fair number of fans cheer from afar when the three main strikers appear—Gustavo Zapata, Pietro Takeda, and Klementina de Abreo-Floryo—which are among the youngest members of the Esquadra Nationale and also rising celebrities on social media. "At last the entire team has disembarked and is now entering the inner airport, where they will then travel to a training site near Steskia to prepare for their game." *Vanessa disappears from the screen and the renowned sports TV presenter Karlo Nakamura-Edrense appears* "We've just had live coverage of our national team arriving in United Adaikes," says Karlo while more information about the Giovannilandian team appears on the screen. "Now back in Giovanniland, you will now see interesting information about the Esquadra Nationale! Our team is part of Group B together with the nations of Pallandole, Larxia, Dalimbar, Libterraria, and Fhaengshia. As my colleague Vanessa said earlier, we'll be playing all the group stage games at the Sports Arena in the city of Steskia, and our first game will be against the Andolian nation of Fhaengshia." The screen then switches to display other interesting data. "There will be 5 matchdays during the group stage, and Giovanniland needs to stay in the top four of the group in order to advance to the knockout stage. Then there will be a round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, and finally the coveted Final and the 3rd Place Match." Karlo then pauses a second time, now to show the revealed Giovannilandian lineup for the first game against Fhaengshia. "Our coach Tiberio Levino has chosen a 3-3-4 lineup for this game! He also could move Gabriella Orfeo from the midfield to the attack to form a 3-2-5 if needed, though I assume this will only be needed if Fhaengshia scores but Giovanniland doesn't," he commented. The lineup then disappears from the screen, and Karlo finishes: "That is all for today! Tomorrow we will prepare a special report on the Giovannilandian match against The Reds from Fhaengshia. See you then!"

Lord Eastmarch, back in the study of his cliffside manor house in Saint Mark, closed the connection on his secure phone and looked over to where His Serene Highness sat in a leather wingback chair. I informed General Waholi of our desire to help the Monarchists take advantage of their momentum, sir. Aside from direct intervention, we will give them anything they need. Thank you, cousin. The Monarchists have demonstrated that they are the only faction that can govern Zoran with the people's best interests in mind. I am cheered by their recent victories and pray they continue to take control. The sooner this bloody nightmare ends and peace is restored, the better. The prince raised his glass to his cousin and finished off his bourbon.