Op Maelstrom 09 - 2025/03/15
Situation
The assault on the bunker complex designated "Site Alpha" (OBJ Zeus) resulted in a setback. The complex was found evacuated of all high-value targets, with intelligence confirming that Satoshi Ōkami, leveraging his extensive background in military intelligence, had deliberately planted false information regarding his location. The elaborate deception included staged communications and carefully orchestrated movements designed to lure UK forces into what was intended to be a devastating trap.
Our signals intelligence assets intercepted a communication relay chain moments before detonation, revealing Satoshi's direct transmission of the detonation signal from a previously unidentified location designated "Site Bravo." The signal was relayed through a communications tower located atop the government building in Narukova's capital. This critical interception prevented significant casualties among UK personnel but ultimately lead to the detonation of the bunker and connected tunnel.
Analysis of the intercepted transmission confirms Satoshi's personal authorisation of the detonation sequence, providing definitive evidence of his direct involvement in planning attacks against UK forces. The sophisticated relay system used for the transmission suggests a carefully established command and control infrastructure centred around the capital, with "Site Bravo" serving as Satoshi's primary command centre.
Forces loyal to the newly legitimate Narukovan government have launched a coordinated offensive across the eastern border, making substantial territorial gains in the initial push. However, this advance has stalled against entrenched BV-NDC positions east of the capital. Intelligence suggests these defensive lines have been reinforced with assets diverted from other sectors, including artillery pieces and mechanised units previously stationed at southern garrisons that have fallen back to defend key positions.
The capital itself represents both the symbolic and practical centre of Satoshi's power consolidation efforts. Control of government infrastructure, communications networks, and transportation hubs has allowed the BV-NDC alliance to project authority across contested regions while coordinating defensive operations against advancing loyalist forces. However, intelligence indicates their defensive posture is primarily orientated eastward, creating a potential vulnerability to operations launched from the western approach.
Multiple coastal anti-air positions have prevented loyalist NDC air assets from establishing control over the capital's airspace, effectively creating a defended bubble that has facilitated BV-NDC freedom of movement and reinforcement. HMS Dauntless has been positioned to neutralise these coastal defences with precision cruise missile strikes, which will enable NDC air superiority over the operational area once completed. HMS Albion has moved closer to the shoreline to provide limited air cover during the initial phase of the capital assault before NDC air assets can assume this responsibility more effectively.
Intelligence from civilian sources indicates that evacuation orders have been implemented efficiently, with non-combatants relocating to designated safe zones outside the anticipated conflict areas. This development significantly reduces concerns regarding civilian casualties during operations within the capital and surrounding areas, allowing supporting assets to be effective during the operation.
The location of "Site Bravo" remains unknown, but intelligence analysis strongly suggests that accessing the communication relay equipment on the government building will provide the necessary data to pinpoint its position. This represents a critical intelligence objective, as Satoshi and potentially his brother Dragomir "Drago" Vukovic are believed to be directing operations from this location.
Acknowledgements
- Refer to the situation report for detailed information on known factions and identification protocols.
- NDC loyalist forces maintain jurisdiction over eastern operations and will coordinate with UK forces regarding the capital assault.
- Local civilians have largely evacuated conflict zones, but remaining individuals should be treated with caution due to potential BV coercion.
- The communications tower on the government building is a high-priority intelligence target and must be secured intact.
- NDC air assets will establish complete airspace control following the neutralisation of coastal AA positions, preventing enemy evacuation and reinforcement by air.
Commanders intent
Intent of the following operation is to execute a coordinated two-front assault on the capital utilising friendly NDC forces pushing from the east while UK forces conduct rapid insertion from the western approach. Primary objective is to secure the comms relay tower via an air assault on the roof to obtain actionable intelligence on Site Bravo location. Time-sensitive operation requires immediate exploitation of intelligence for follow-on raid against HVTs. Mission success depends on speed of execution once actionable intel is recovered.
Map - Overview | High Resolution
Area of Operations - Alpha | Bravo
Tasking(s)
40 Commando
- [OBJ Athena] Secure the coast of the capital city and secure enough ground to facilitate a helo landing on the office building
2nd Battalion, Parachute Regiment
- [OBJ Athena] Secure the north and/or south side of the capital, blocking QRF's and assaulting targets of opportunity
Joint Aviation Command
- [OBJ Athena] Provide transport to 2PARA
- Prepare resupplies for 40Cdo and 2PARA entrenched in the capital
- [OBJ Athena] Insert forces to the roof of the office building containing the Site Bravo relay tower
29 Commando
- [OBJ Athena] Provide fire support to 40Cdo and 2PARA on assault of the capital
- Destroy CM01 and CM02 radar installations in the south to support friendly NDC forces when available
- Await confirmation to destroy remaining CMXX installations
- Assist 40 Commando and 2PARA with the destruction of emplacements and fortifications
Markings
| Objective / Target |
Grid Reference | Marker |
Markings |
| Site Bravo - Relay tower | Image |