Naranian War

The Naranian War, Second Dunmer-Naranian War or the invasion of Narania was an armed conflict in Narania that went from November 27th, 2004 to March 6th, 2005. The war's main goal was to depose President of Narania, Karim Ladan for his attacks on Dunmer citizens and military personnel as well as the autocracy he built. The previous time the Dunmer Republic invaded Narania was in 1992, after it had illegally invaded and annexed the small but rich nation of Malimistan. The international community was shocked by the invasion, although some countries joined an invasion coalition.

Background

In November 2004, after the 2004 Dunmer Federal Election, incumbent Chairman of the Dunmer Republic, Artur Tremilovic gave Narania an ultimatum to surrender it's WMDs and to release captured Dunmer citizens. After the Naranian government refused to cooperate, the Dunmer Republic authorized the use of military force, and began planning an invasion. The SMEB tried to de-escalate the situation to no avail. Delegates from all Dunmer Republics overwhelmingly voted in favor of war. Assisted by a coalition, the Dunmer Republic began the invasion on November 27th, 2004.

Invasion

Dunmer Forces took key areas near the border. With enough intelligence from the DFIA, they launched strategic airstrikes on military bases and warehouses. The Naranian Forces were slow to mobilize as they thought the Dunmer Republic was bluffing or would launch the invasion on a later date. Several Naranian aircraft were destroyed by airstrikes. Small villages were being taken over near the border as the Dunmer Republic was trying to push north to take the capital, Tashlik and major cities such as Al-Hakar and Bildit. Naranian parmilitaries manage to launch artillery attacks on Dunmer forces causing some casualties while the regular military tried to start a counter-offensive in Radaz Province. Many countries condemned the invasion while some sent in some troops of there own. Several poorly trained Naranian soldiers were captured, and war crimes were committed against many of them. President of Narania, Karim Ladan said in response to the invasion "You have made a big mistake, you have just shot yourselves in the foot". On December 1st, 2004 Naranian Lieutenant-General, Yalib Kezeret was killed by Dunmer troops from the Banjean 231st Infantry battalion. His death caused the take over of Bazid Province by Dunmer forces. In retaliation, Several Dunmer soldiers were killed by IED attacks.

First Stage and First Battle of Shedin

The Dunmer Republic diverted some troops in Tavaristan to Narania to assist in the war effort. Units of the Korvunskin and Banjean National Guard were also sent in alongside the 517th Badish Rifles Division. More and more deaths began to rise on all sides. The Dunmer Republic started funding Anti-Ladan militias to fight Naranian forces but were quickly wiped out. At 2:40 a.m. the Battle of Shedin began when Dunmer forces started bombing the city and moved tank and infantry units in. The battle was tense marked with street fighting and bombs. Many Dunmer soldiers were killed by hidden snipers and IEDs. Bomb Technicians were deployed to diffuse bombs, although many were killed themselves. The military headquarters of the city was destroyed by bombing. By 4:10 a.m. units from the Naranian Popular forces were deployed to the city who managed to assault and secure several Dunmer positions. Dunmer troops were forced to retreat by 5:00 a.m. in a humiliating defeat. The Naranian military command was proud of their victory although the bombing and airstrikes did not stop. The battle lasted 3 hours and 20 minutes on December 7th, 2004. 34 Dunmer military personnel were killed and 202 injured while Naranians suffered 210 casualties.

Second Stage and Battle of Namul

A Dunmer strategic offensive was planned to take Namul Province and the city of Namul in it. This time they planned to bomb the city and send in a decoy force full of shock troops. Once the shock troops retreated. A bigger force would encircle and enter the city. On December 16th, 2004, Namul was getting heavily bombed and shock troops moved in. Many shock troops were cut down and many Naranian units were annihilated shortly after the battle began at 1:03 a.m. The shock troops retreated at 3:04 a.m. and the real forces moved in at 3:50 a.m. The enemy defenders were unprepared for the real force and were scrambling. Area after area fell with bombings making it worse. The Naranian Popular Soldiers were obliterated by armored vehicles and paramilitary units were easily neutralized by infantry. Dunmer forces were still gaining casualties from shrapnel and mines. The battle would end at 6:07 a.m. when the city's defenders would surrender. 72 Dunmer military personnel were killed and 250 injured. 592 Naranian military personnel were killed and 864 injured as well as 688 captured. The fall of Namul would be catastrophic to Naranian offensive plans.

Assassination of Karim Ladan

A few days before the Battle of Namul, The DFIA managed to get intelligence that Ladan would go to a meeting in Yashut, Narania by car. Artur Tremilovic, Chairman of the Dunmer Republic authorized the assassination as it would destabilize the Naranian Leadership. A day after the Battle of Namul, on December 17th, 2004 at 7:20 a.m. Ladan was in a car with Brigadier General of the Naranian Popular Forces, Daran Mashevaz just 40 minutes away from Yashut when a missile from a Dunmer D46-F directly hit the car, causing an explosion which killed Ladan and everyone else in the car. The nation and the international community was in shock. Many Naranians made him a martyr. After his death Abdullah Yalim took over as President of Narania and Emris Tavdek became Brigadier General of the Naranian Popular Forces. Yalim swore he would "Make those tyrants pay for trying to harm Narania and would avenge Ladan."

Third Stage and Second Battle of Shedin

Shedin was still recovering from the previous battle, and the Dunmer military command decided to launch intense strategic airstrikes and shelling. The Second Battle of Shedin began on December 20th, 2004 at 9:20 a.m. The airstrike obliterated many defense posts in the city and the shelling managed to cut down Naranian troops. The 316th Dunmer Armored infantry battalion entered the city. The defenders were weak and were disorganized. The city was fully captured by 11:35 a.m. 5 Dunmer soldiers were killed and 15 injured. 350 Naranian soldiers were killed, 987 injured and 700 captured.