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[antoineflemming]

So heres a little about Ireland in 2030- 2035

In light of the recent Iranian expanisionism in the middle east and in Europe, The US department of defense looks at possible weak points in European military power. They identify countrys that could be invaded with ease, and Ireland is No.1 on that list. Although you may think Ireland is unimportant, it is a strategic location if you think about it, its the westmost point of Europe, a Backdoor into the UK, and of course could serve as a launchpad for an invasion force heading to the USA. The Irish Goverment persues a vigorous policy of neutrality, although they are under Nato influence. The Irish Defence forces, although well trained and a very capable infantry force, they have little air cover and air mobility ( 8 Pilatus PC-9 Prop planes and 6 AW139 utility helicopters, although by 2030 they would have been replaced by new aircraft but in similar numbers). The US DoD send a delegation to appeal to the Irish goverment and the Dáil Éireann to expand their military. The Taoiseach refuses even though there are sufficent funds from a second "Celtic Tiger" in the 2020's. The Goverment wants to Preserve neutrality, but this is against public opinion.

The Delegation offers to deploy US troops in bases in Ireland, but again the Taoiseach refuses. The UK begins to put pressure on the Goverment as well and with public demonstrations and public spokesmen saying they want to stand with Europe against the CRZ.

The Goverment is forced by the international pressure to introduce a bill into the Dáil, allowing membership of what remains of NATO and the obtainment of Military Equipment under a NATO-wide lend lease agreement. The Aer corps get the Saab Gripen and Sikorsky UH-60 blackhawks. A few C130's and RAH-66 Comance helicopters are also obtained. Many of the young Men and Women join the Army, which considers deploying overseas to reinforce other countries on the brink of falling to the CRZ, such as sweden. Far left groups oppose the breaking of neutrality and see it as selling away the countrys future. Irish units deploy in France to support Nato towards the end of 2033 and although putting up a fierce fight, eventually withdrew with the fall of france in 2034.

This is my first go at something like this so go easy on me lol, i intend to make up news articles and such about the Defence forces and their actions overseas in the Armaverse.

I'll go easy, but the story isn't an invasion of Europe anymore. BIS changed that. At first, Iran invaded all of Europe, so, including France, Germany, etc. Now, Iran ONLY invaded Turkey and Greece. So, if anything, the Irishmen should be sent to reinforce Turkey and Greece, before Turkey and Greece ultimately fall.

[Irishman]

Good point, I kinda missed that.

But, does Iran still have plans to conquer Europe, or are they content to assert their dominance in the middle east?

If Turkey is suffering from a natural disaster the Irish Goverment would send troops to help with humanitarian aid and such.

Perhaps the humanitarian troops get caught in the Iranian invaision of Turkey?
ill try and get more soon.

[antoineflemming]

Good point, I kinda missed that.

But, does Iran still have plans to conquer Europe, or are they content to assert their dominance in the middle east?

If Turkey is suffering from a natural disaster the Irish Goverment would send troops to help with humanitarian aid and such.

Perhaps the humanitarian troops get caught in the Iranian invaision of Turkey?
ill try and get more soon.

That would be cool to write about. I'd think that the Iranians would want to invade Europe, but I'd expect them to not do it alone. I'd think they'd have allies in the Middle East, like Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, maybe even Jordan. Also, they'd invade Saudi Arabia first. They'd make sure there was no country in the Middle East that NATO could launch an attack from. Saudi Arabia would be the last regional power, besides neutral Israel, that is an enemy of Iran. They'd invade the Saudi kingdom, and then they'd be ready to invade the rest of Greece, and then on to Europe as a whole. But I'd bet they'd do that both with the help of their Middle Eastern allies AND with the help of Russia.

[OnlyRazor]

That would be cool to write about. I'd think that the Iranians would want to invade Europe, but I'd expect them to not do it alone. I'd think they'd have allies in the Middle East, like Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, maybe even Jordan. Also, they'd invade Saudi Arabia first. They'd make sure there was no country in the Middle East that NATO could launch an attack from. Saudi Arabia would be the last regional power, besides neutral Israel, that is an enemy of Iran. They'd invade the Saudi kingdom, and then they'd be ready to invade the rest of Greece, and then on to Europe as a whole. But I'd bet they'd do that both with the help of their Middle Eastern allies AND with the help of Russia.

It could also be interesting if they turned on Russia and trying to pass through Georgia and Azerbaijan (I forgot the blanket term for those countries. Caspian? Uralic? I think there is a term) and hitting resistance, both from locals and paramilitary groups. A sort of modern WWII-in-the-Balkans scenario.

[Irishman]

I dont think Russia would be to content on letting Iran control much of the middle east.

Russia would probably not like to have a large and unpredictable empire and military so close to them.

Iran would control much of the world's oil and take countrys that were previously under Russian influence and put them under Iranian influence.

What im trying to say is " Would Russia tolerate another world superpower so close to it and a superpower that is unpredictable and controls much of Russia's fuel?"

[Corvinus]

The text is based on a fake CIA information brief, from a Ghost Recon Future Soldier viral marketing site, about a Russian special forces unit called Special Training Unit 500, and unofficially named Bodark (Russian for Werewolf).

I know I am being nitpicky again, but there is no such word as "bodark" in Russian. The word for werewolf is "oboroten'" (or more archaic "vurdalak" but it's rarely used nowadays). Just in case if you or someone else in this thread would like to use Russian word for werewolf in his/her fan fiction, I wouldn't recommend using this "bodark"-nonsense.Spoiler:

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Also, I glanced at that site you're talking about, and I can say that the guy who wrote these files has no idea what he's talking about. With one exception - personal names are rather authentic.

As for Russia, Iran and EU relationships, I think the most logical behavior for us would be to remain neutral, while covertly (or openly, if threat is too high) helping the weaker side, in order to prevent too much strengthening of one of the sides - akin to politics of the British Empire on continental Europe in XIX century. Same goes for China and its adversaries, be it states of the Central Asia, South Korea, Japan or USA. Not a single state would be happy to have a great power right next to its border, even if this power is an ally - after all, alliances are temporary, but threat is constant and the more powerful neighbor represents the more powerful threat. Besides, even an ally, if it's located close enough, will try to extend its influence on neighboring states or even within our own country, which is a direct threat to the state security. After all, we have fought five wars with Persia in between XVII and XX centuries, and had two military operations against them in XX century.

[Irishman]

Personally i don't like to see Russians as bad guys.

It seems to be recurring cliche that the Russians are on the side of Iran or China or whatever asian/middle-eastern state is potrayed as the bad guys.

What role did the Russians have in the "Jeruselem Peace accord".?

I agree with Corvinus that the Russians would remain neutral for their interests.

[fraczek]

„I suspect there´s more than one too.“ ...well so much for that. „One wouldn´t be enough to turn us off in one go. So where are the others?“ the lieutenants voice faded to a whisper, as he peered trough the CLU´s high magnification optics. „Shit.“

Where is the rest ?

[antoineflemming]

I know I am being nitpicky again, but there is no such word as "bodark" in Russian. The word for werewolf is "oboroten'" (or more archaic "vurdalak" but it's rarely used nowadays). Just in case if you or someone else in this thread would like to use Russian word for werewolf in his/her fan fiction, I wouldn't recommend using this "bodark"-nonsense.Spoiler:

show spoiler

Also, I glanced at that site you're talking about, and I can say that the guy who wrote these files has no idea what he's talking about. With one exception - personal names are rather authentic.

As for Russia, Iran and EU relationships, I think the most logical behavior for us would be to remain neutral, while covertly (or openly, if threat is too high) helping the weaker side, in order to prevent too much strengthening of one of the sides - akin to politics of the British Empire on continental Europe in XIX century. Same goes for China and its adversaries, be it states of the Central Asia, South Korea, Japan or USA. Not a single state would be happy to have a great power right next to its border, even if this power is an ally - after all, alliances are temporary, but threat is constant and the more powerful neighbor represents the more powerful threat. Besides, even an ally, if it's located close enough, will try to extend its influence on neighboring states or even within our own country, which is a direct threat to the state security. After all, we have fought five wars with Persia in between XVII and XX centuries, and had two military operations against them in XX century.

Oh I wasn't including this "bodark" in my fanfic. I just based it off of Ghost Recon's Bodark. Oh, and bodark is a Russian word for werewolf, just not a commonly used name... Don't believe me, go look up "werewolf bodark" or "shapeshifter bodark" and you'll see what I'm talking about. Stuff 10+ years ago saying bodark is Russian for werewolf. At the very least, Ghost Recon didn't make the word.

[InstaGoat]

Where is the rest ?

Never got written because I took another look at the location in google earth and found that for any kind of military advance, it didn´t make any sense. Plus, the location of the OP is bollocks, they maybe have a kilometer view down the valley on a four hundred meters wide strip of the border and the hill on the other side.

I might write up something new at some point, if Inspiration strikes.

These are really intended as little mood-bites to give a feel of how the troops on one or the other side are living prior to the conflict kicking off.