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'Invasion of The Falklands'
1981 a leading world power would have the rug shoved out from under their feet. Argentina, a country ran by a militaristic president - at the time - Leopoldo Galtieri launches a ground invasion of Britain's overseas territory. The Falkland Islands, just over 8,000 miles away from mainland Britain, is bombarded by Naval vessels, airstriked by bombers, and stormed by ground units, tanks, and infantry fighting vehicles. President Galtieri's visions of how the war would go down all ended in Argentinian victory. It was assumed that the distance of Great Britian's primary fighting force being 8,000 miles away - with no near airfields or naval bases - would be the driving force behind there being no response on Great Britian's end. Galtieri would be wrong, as we know...
With Thatcher seeing the invasion as a direct challenge to Britain's standing in the world, one of the superpowers at the time - she knew that it was vital to respond quickly and decisively to uphold the country's image and now allow for weakness to be shown. Thatcher snapped to defend the islands, and immediately ordered the deployment of a Naval Task Force to retake the Falkland Islands - making a forward operating base out of Ascension Island, still 4,000 miles away. The Prime Minister's main objective was to determine to defend the principle of self-determination for the people of the Falkland Islands all who had expressed their desire to remain British. The decision to send troops to defend the Falkland Islands was a bold move, and it was met with both praise and criticism. Some saw it as a necessary response to protect British interests and defend the rights of the Falkland Islanders, while others questioned the wisdom of risking British lives in a conflict so far from home. Thatcher's decision to send troops to the Falkland Islands ultimately proved to be successful. The conflict, which lasted for two months, resulted in the British military retaking the Falkland Islands and reasserting British sovereignty over the region.
The island was taken. Then taken back...
Great Britain reclaimed the islands leading to...
'Fortification'
With the now-explained conclusion of the invasion, it's better to look at what Britain did with the islands - the Falklands... were fortified... Construction began with robust military infrastructure that was considered a necessary measure to secure the islands against potential future threats - and as such - the British government invested heavily in the development of the Falkland Islands as a strategic military outpost (Learning what to construct, after diving into what happened during the invasion). One of the key areas of investment in the Falklands was radar technology, with detection being needed due to how close Argentinian ports and airfields were to the island - with earlier detection there would be a quicker request to the mainland. This would lead the British government to install a wide range of radar systems across the islands, including the Type 965 long-range air surveillance radar, which was capable of detecting incoming aircraft up to 250 miles away should they be within the detectable altitude, which none of Argentina's planes were able to surpass - at the time.
Now in addition to radars the British government also invested in the construction of a range of military installations across the islands. This included the development of new airfields, such as the RAF Mount Pleasant airbase, which was constructed to provide a permanent military presence on the islands. The airbase includes a runway capable of accommodating large transport aircraft, as well as facilities for the deployment of fighter jets and helicopters. Radio towers were also erected across the islands to provide secure communication channels for military personnel. This included the installation of a range of VHF and HF radio equipment, as well as satellite communications systems to enable secure communication between the Falklands and the UK. To further bolster the military infrastructure of the Falklands, the British government also invested in the development of naval facilities in the region. This included the construction of new port facilities, such as the Stanley Harbor facilities, which were developed to enable the deployment of naval vessels to the region.
'Falklands '7 '
The British-owned islands make up a dot on earth - three small specs in the ocean. Nothing and no one would think of invading them, anymore - not even Argentina. With their fortifications being enough to deter an invasion... Or, so it was thought. When they came to earth - the combine - humans gave up, soldiers went to battle and by the time it was over they still had time to make it back home for supper. Seven hours. It took Seven hours for the alien force to claim the earth and install their regime over the dirt-rock planet. Cities were totaled, and millions died...
The Falklands. They saw none of this, only heard it - radios and telescreens blurting out as mainland Britain declared an invasion from all fronts "Aliens... *static* They're FUCKING aliens!". The Crown made it a priority to respond militarily to the invading force. Two battleships - the HMS Montrose and HMS Monmouth were recalled from the island within the first hour Britain knew they were under attack. The Monmouth and Montrose were docked on the Falklands for training operations in relation to the island defense of the overseas territory. Now because of this they were not as stocked, as they could have been. But regardless were sent off to make the journey to the mainland - fitting aboard as many royal marines, and navy members as they were able to. Whilst this was happening the Falklands began immediate response for a possible invasion on their end. Alarms went off, and the island was under lockdown. Marines were thrown out from their bunk beds and all civilian radios blared with broadcasts of a possible invasion, and orders to take shelter - sirens similar to those trigged during air raids, well actually... The alarms that are actually triggered during air raids went off as the military force did not know what would hit them... and from where...
The second hour into their voyage - the quarter deck is unable to reach the mainland via their radio... Their GPS, still working of course. But silence over their radio goes on to draw confusion. It fills the minds of those around, not aware of if their country had just been wiped out. A consensus between command would lead to them continuing with their venture, following the order of their recall to the mainland... This, however... Pointless, the journey ended before it started as the earth would announce its surrender before the vessels and its infantry would even get two-thirds of the 8,000 miles. But Earth's surrender wouldn't be known to them... Hell, it'd come after. After both ships. Sink? Turn around and sink? Abandon operation and dock at a port connected to the Atlantic? Unknown. Both ships, the Montrose and Monmouth don't make it to Britain - or near it, as a matter of fact. 02:30 hours after they set course for Britain, both - traveling as a fleet - go silent... Two ships, 500 military personnel. Gone.
'The Free Islands of The Falklands'
Earth's surrender. It reached the Falklands... The British Government - did not take it lightly, and neither did the Commanding Staff of the Falklands. Same situation as in 1982... The island was to not fall to an invading force, and so the island was put into the same position as it had been years ago... Invasion, possible within minutes, was to be prepared for. Guard duties lasting for days, fly-overs of their own island... with reconnaissance aircraft, radars staying on over-drive for 24/7. The island, and its force of just around 750 British Military, in addition to the civilian population of 3,100, was on high alert... For only a month. They came to the realization, the Command Staff that is - Col. Roland Doherty being the de-facto leader of the island - had begun pushing the idea that they'd have been forgotten. The islands would not be invaded... But also... They'd have no place to go. To not fall to the enemy, they'd have to push themselves to regain what they lost, ration fuel, food, medicine, and whatever else. Produce what they could. Save what they have, and regret what they used...
1981 a leading world power would have the rug shoved out from under their feet. Argentina, a country ran by a militaristic president - at the time - Leopoldo Galtieri launches a ground invasion of Britain's overseas territory. The Falkland Islands, just over 8,000 miles away from mainland Britain, is bombarded by Naval vessels, airstriked by bombers, and stormed by ground units, tanks, and infantry fighting vehicles. President Galtieri's visions of how the war would go down all ended in Argentinian victory. It was assumed that the distance of Great Britian's primary fighting force being 8,000 miles away - with no near airfields or naval bases - would be the driving force behind there being no response on Great Britian's end. Galtieri would be wrong, as we know...
With Thatcher seeing the invasion as a direct challenge to Britain's standing in the world, one of the superpowers at the time - she knew that it was vital to respond quickly and decisively to uphold the country's image and now allow for weakness to be shown. Thatcher snapped to defend the islands, and immediately ordered the deployment of a Naval Task Force to retake the Falkland Islands - making a forward operating base out of Ascension Island, still 4,000 miles away. The Prime Minister's main objective was to determine to defend the principle of self-determination for the people of the Falkland Islands all who had expressed their desire to remain British. The decision to send troops to defend the Falkland Islands was a bold move, and it was met with both praise and criticism. Some saw it as a necessary response to protect British interests and defend the rights of the Falkland Islanders, while others questioned the wisdom of risking British lives in a conflict so far from home. Thatcher's decision to send troops to the Falkland Islands ultimately proved to be successful. The conflict, which lasted for two months, resulted in the British military retaking the Falkland Islands and reasserting British sovereignty over the region.
The island was taken. Then taken back...
Great Britain reclaimed the islands leading to...
'Fortification'
With the now-explained conclusion of the invasion, it's better to look at what Britain did with the islands - the Falklands... were fortified... Construction began with robust military infrastructure that was considered a necessary measure to secure the islands against potential future threats - and as such - the British government invested heavily in the development of the Falkland Islands as a strategic military outpost (Learning what to construct, after diving into what happened during the invasion). One of the key areas of investment in the Falklands was radar technology, with detection being needed due to how close Argentinian ports and airfields were to the island - with earlier detection there would be a quicker request to the mainland. This would lead the British government to install a wide range of radar systems across the islands, including the Type 965 long-range air surveillance radar, which was capable of detecting incoming aircraft up to 250 miles away should they be within the detectable altitude, which none of Argentina's planes were able to surpass - at the time.
Now in addition to radars the British government also invested in the construction of a range of military installations across the islands. This included the development of new airfields, such as the RAF Mount Pleasant airbase, which was constructed to provide a permanent military presence on the islands. The airbase includes a runway capable of accommodating large transport aircraft, as well as facilities for the deployment of fighter jets and helicopters. Radio towers were also erected across the islands to provide secure communication channels for military personnel. This included the installation of a range of VHF and HF radio equipment, as well as satellite communications systems to enable secure communication between the Falklands and the UK. To further bolster the military infrastructure of the Falklands, the British government also invested in the development of naval facilities in the region. This included the construction of new port facilities, such as the Stanley Harbor facilities, which were developed to enable the deployment of naval vessels to the region.
'Falklands '7 '
The British-owned islands make up a dot on earth - three small specs in the ocean. Nothing and no one would think of invading them, anymore - not even Argentina. With their fortifications being enough to deter an invasion... Or, so it was thought. When they came to earth - the combine - humans gave up, soldiers went to battle and by the time it was over they still had time to make it back home for supper. Seven hours. It took Seven hours for the alien force to claim the earth and install their regime over the dirt-rock planet. Cities were totaled, and millions died...
The Falklands. They saw none of this, only heard it - radios and telescreens blurting out as mainland Britain declared an invasion from all fronts "Aliens... *static* They're FUCKING aliens!". The Crown made it a priority to respond militarily to the invading force. Two battleships - the HMS Montrose and HMS Monmouth were recalled from the island within the first hour Britain knew they were under attack. The Monmouth and Montrose were docked on the Falklands for training operations in relation to the island defense of the overseas territory. Now because of this they were not as stocked, as they could have been. But regardless were sent off to make the journey to the mainland - fitting aboard as many royal marines, and navy members as they were able to. Whilst this was happening the Falklands began immediate response for a possible invasion on their end. Alarms went off, and the island was under lockdown. Marines were thrown out from their bunk beds and all civilian radios blared with broadcasts of a possible invasion, and orders to take shelter - sirens similar to those trigged during air raids, well actually... The alarms that are actually triggered during air raids went off as the military force did not know what would hit them... and from where...
The second hour into their voyage - the quarter deck is unable to reach the mainland via their radio... Their GPS, still working of course. But silence over their radio goes on to draw confusion. It fills the minds of those around, not aware of if their country had just been wiped out. A consensus between command would lead to them continuing with their venture, following the order of their recall to the mainland... This, however... Pointless, the journey ended before it started as the earth would announce its surrender before the vessels and its infantry would even get two-thirds of the 8,000 miles. But Earth's surrender wouldn't be known to them... Hell, it'd come after. After both ships. Sink? Turn around and sink? Abandon operation and dock at a port connected to the Atlantic? Unknown. Both ships, the Montrose and Monmouth don't make it to Britain - or near it, as a matter of fact. 02:30 hours after they set course for Britain, both - traveling as a fleet - go silent... Two ships, 500 military personnel. Gone.
'The Free Islands of The Falklands'
Earth's surrender. It reached the Falklands... The British Government - did not take it lightly, and neither did the Commanding Staff of the Falklands. Same situation as in 1982... The island was to not fall to an invading force, and so the island was put into the same position as it had been years ago... Invasion, possible within minutes, was to be prepared for. Guard duties lasting for days, fly-overs of their own island... with reconnaissance aircraft, radars staying on over-drive for 24/7. The island, and its force of just around 750 British Military, in addition to the civilian population of 3,100, was on high alert... For only a month. They came to the realization, the Command Staff that is - Col. Roland Doherty being the de-facto leader of the island - had begun pushing the idea that they'd have been forgotten. The islands would not be invaded... But also... They'd have no place to go. To not fall to the enemy, they'd have to push themselves to regain what they lost, ration fuel, food, medicine, and whatever else. Produce what they could. Save what they have, and regret what they used...
Fort Doherty
Formerly the RAF's Mount Pleasant, Fort Doherty - renamed after the fallout of the Falkland Islands from the now combine ran Great Britain - hosting several hundred members of the islands armed force, Fort Doherty serves as a small community and airstrip for the island. Roads that lead off toward the coast, can bring people from Fort Doherty to their radio tower, the farmland, Stanely, or the Falkland Port. Residences of the Fort do not have the same routine as before, drills turned into basic tasks to maintain equipment and assist locals with farming, transports, renovation, and any other improvement of the island's status.
Falkland Port
Home of the pre-liberation HMS Richmond, Falkland Port is the base of the islands naval vessels - most of which are either out of service, for reasons such as hull damage, fuel consumption rate or lack of fuel overall, lack of crew, and so on. The port hosts a small town that has some residents of the Falklands, a majority of which were and still are fishermen. The rationing of fuel has made the job for them harder, but with last competition than before - it has balanced out. HMS Richmond, ported on the dock is still said to be operational.
Stanley
Island's capital... Stanely hosts two-thirds of the island's residents - its port, damaged, is now only able to accommodate smaller fishing vessels. The island is closely connected to the farming areas of the island. The roads connecting Stanely to the other POIs on this island are in-order but do require maintenance. Policing by the army is regularly seen, and no curfew - but laws of the land have been established as per the military force.
Falkland's Fungi
Whilst not an 'exclusion zone'. Falkland's Fungi is the resident's name for the West end of the islands. The coasts, taken by Xen growth and totally reformed through strains/creatures traveling from America's Xen Maglignance Zone the Falkland Fungi area borders extended miles into the islands before stopping near hill peaks. Antlion nests, Xen forests/habitats, and general Xen fauna had taken over a majority of what lay on the West end. Although he rate at which it was expanding, before, has stopped the zone would still get worse due to the endless reproduction of Antlions, plants, and other wildlife.
