The Halcyon Wars

“The Halcyon Wars,” was a HMC conflict primarily waged between the National Reikist Imperium and Clan Orta. Tensions between the two organizations would explode into war on December 2nd, 2017. This conflict represented a schism within the late foundation movement. Following its conclusion, lingering resentment would exist between both Ortarian and Halcyon people.

Prior to the NRI terminating the alliance with Clan Orta on July 11th, 2017, tensions would begin to rise. Territorial disputes, as well as the NRI's desire to usurp Orta as the dominant power within the foundation movement, would lead to Orta eventually issuing a challenge against the NRI.

On December 2nd 2017, an official, scheduled engagement between Clan Orta and the NRI would commence. Ortarian forces were deployed to confront the Halcyons on Fort Geneva.

Upon the conclusion of this engagement, an announcement followed. Jointly the NRI and Divine Angels declared a state of war against Clan Orta and THL. Citing espionage and violation of the ROE as their reasoning, both DA and NRI would attempt to declare the battle to also be a NRI victory. On the contrary, THL would contest the results which were as well debated in the community. Recognizing the war declaration, Clan Orta mobilized its troops with the goal of the neutralizing the NRI as a threat. The stage had been set. The NRI attempted to involve outside factions in what would be known as the "Ortarian-front." But ultimately, the war would be waged between the NRI and Orta.

Chapter 01: The Winter Offensive
On 12/3/17, the Halcyon aggressors would find themselves at the foot of the towering Fort Galladine. Confident in their resolve, the Halcyons would make a bid to seize the facility. However, these attempts would prove to be fruitless. The gate of Galladine closed, the Halcyons slammed out and forced into a retreat. Following this engagement, the Halcyon Regime, steadfast in the face of their defeat, would press for new ROE negotiations. However, after several attempts of negotiations, both parties fail to compromise. As a result, Orta would then instead resort to more aggressive measures.

Terricide Invasion
On 12/17/17, Camp Terricide would fall to an unforeseen assault. The first of many surprise attacks would begin. Camp Terricide was the foundation of the NRI military industrial complex. This cultural center of the Halcyon Regime was the backbone of the NRI's troop production. For these very reasons, it was designated as a critical target by the Ortarian high command. Imperial Agents deployed by Clan Orta would be instrumental in orchestrating the attack. The Ortarian strike team deployed. Pressed for time against Halcyon reinforcements, the strike team would need to act fast to seize the facility.

During the initial stages of the assault, the Ortarian Strike team had been stalled. Halcyon snipers, positioned in the mountains, surrounded the base. Meanwhile, the Regime would deploy a large relief force, under the Chairman's orders. However, they would arrive too late. Through six grueling hours of fighting, Terricide would fall to Orta, with the remaining Halcyon holdouts fighting to the bitter end. Further attacks followed, each cultivating further distrust and escalating the measures taken to address them. The string of defeats would soon lead to Fortress Warden.

Battle of Fortress Warden
In late December, the NRI found itself in a state of disarray. The Halcyon loyalists burrowed themselves within the concrete walls of Stronghold Warden. Warden had been intended to be a power piece against the NRI's enemies. Realizing the importance of this facility, Ortarian Agents would delicately craft an invasion plan. The Ortarians would launch the surgical strike against this crown jewel of Halcyon Regime's installations. Ortarian troops deployed, confronted by the Reikist Corps personnel and military loyalists. The grueling battle had commenced, the Ortarian campaign hinging on the outcome.

During the intense fighting, reports started flooding Imperial Intelligence Network. All military communications across the Regime had been cut. The only exception would be a select few Halcyons. This would mark the beginning of a widescale purge within the NRI military. Those at Warden found themselves abandoned and surrounded by the Ortarians.

On the six hour mark, the battle would conclude. Silence would begin its reign over the NRI. Only a lone Halcyon youth remained, surrendering himself to the Ortarian forces. For now, the NRI would be a broken regime. What few remained sulked into the shadows. This would conclude the Winter Offensive in favor of Orta.

Chapter 02: The Spring Offensive
To be continued...