On the Invasion and Occupation of Xedas

On the minor update of 26 March 2020, the LKE Imperial Army organised and conducted an invasion of Xedas. Victory was achieved at the update, following which we secured the region and commenced an occupation. The LKE is grateful to Europeia for assisting in the update invasion. We are also grateful to Europeia as well as The West Pacific, Balder, United Kingdom, The Black Hawks, Kantrias and Lone Wolves United for sending piling reinforcements.

24 hours later, on the minor update of 27 March 2020, the LKE's point nation enjoyed 59 endorsements. The scale of the occupation, one of the largest in recent months, is testament to the significant military capability of the LKE, our treaty allies and our military partners. The LKE's ability to organise an occupation of this size also demonstrates the strength of our diplomacy and the confidence of our partners in LKE Imperial Command's operational leadership. The substantial reinforcements amassed have firmly established our control and quashed defender hopes of defeating our occupation. This overwhelming display of force is consistent with the long-standing military doctrine and practice of the LKE Imperial Army in conducting occupations.

Immediately subsequent to the update invasion, six defender units were ejected and banned after unsuccessfully attempting to interfere with the operation:

1 day 2 hours ago: 3XH181T A was ejected and banned from Xedas by Montjoy.
1 day 2 hours ago: Greater NSW was ejected and banned from Xedas by Montjoy.
1 day 2 hours ago: Ghilan Nain was ejected and banned from Xedas by Montjoy.
1 day 2 hours ago: Shy Guyia WA was ejected and banned from Xedas by Montjoy.
1 day 2 hours ago: The Military of South Asians was ejected and banned from Xedas by Montjoy.
1 day 2 hours ago: Spinach Puffs was ejected and banned from Xedas by Montjoy.

When our lead gained additional influence following the major update of 27 March 2020, four further defender units were ejected and banned after they remained in the region having endorsed select natives in a futile attempt to enable a subsequent 'liberation':

14 hours ago: HC6 was ejected and banned from Xedas by Montjoy.
14 hours ago: Makdons puppet was ejected and banned from Xedas by Montjoy.
14 hours ago: Echoes was ejected and banned from Xedas by Montjoy.
14 hours ago: Delegate Thomas was ejected and banned from Xedas by Montjoy.

Since the end of our war with the Founderless Regions Alliance with the FRA's final demise in October 2016, the LKE has chosen to reduce the frequency of occupations organised by Imperial Army. Nonetheless, we have maintained, and continue to maintain, organisational capability as well as significant resources, often deployed in support of our partners and in targeted interventions as appropriate. Coming a decade after the conclusion of the LKE's notable 85-day occupation of Free Thought in March 2010, the ongoing occupation illustrates the ability and determination of the Imperial Army to project LKE military power. The Imperial Army remains one of a range of valuable instruments at the disposal of the Emperor and His Supreme Majesty's Government, safeguarding the interests of the LKE and our allies, often in concert with allied forces for mutual benefit. A lot has changed in the NationStates world since our first operations in 2006, but this remains the same: whether the year is 2007, 2010, 2013, 2017 or 2020, the Imperial Army demonstrates LKE power.

Finally, I would like to extend my individual thanks to Field Marshal Lieutenant John Spencer-Talleyrand, Commander of the Habsburg Guard, for serving as the point nation and delegate, and to all officers of the Imperial Army involved in assisting me with the planning and leadership of the operation.

TERRA REGUM IMPERATORUMQUE TOTUM MUNDUM REGET

Colonel General Valfor Talleyrand
Chief of the Imperial General Staff