War in Jalaur River

War in Jalaur River
	; Jalaur River (top), flags of Norgain in the captured territories (bottom)
Date	19 - 24 January 2024 ; (5 days)
Location	Jalaur River Corvalon Islands (Arlandica); Riverdale Group of Islands (Curimae); Other islands and pieces of land claimed by Hesminia, Ravenia, Vista, and Venthony;
Result	Coalition victory Surrender of Norgain; Peace Treaty of Jalaur signed by the belligerents; captured territories returned to rightful owners; Establishment of a Civil Guard outpost in Hesminia; Creation of the Jalaur River Territorial Management Office.;
Belligerents
Norgain	Coalition forces: ; Arlandica ; Hesminia ; Begley Commonwealth Curimae ; Ravenia ; Zakinesia; Zhao; Vista; Venthony
Commanders and leaders
Prince Nico	King Jerold I Jay Arce Zoe Bernardino Emperor Xiaen King Schey Prince Zymon Brandon Begley Genesis Martinez Raven Jacob Pisalbon Grand Duke Zakia Emperor Jov Emperor Enrique Lakan Richie
Units involved
Armed Forces of Norgain	Civil Guards of Arlandica Overseas Security Unit 4th Infantry Group; ; Special Forces; Law Enforcement in Hesminia Home Guard; Begley Armed Forces 2nd Army of the Commonwealth; 31st Infantry Division;

The War in Jalaur River (Filipino: Digmaan sa Ilog Jalaur; Hiligaynon: Gyera sa Suba sang Jalaur), also referred to as Operation BloodyHell, was an intermicronational conflict involving Coalition forces led by the Kingdom of Arlandica and the Empire of Hesminia against the Principality of Norgain. The war, lasting only five (5) days, erupted following an offensive by Norgain that resulted in the capture of territories including Curimae, Hesminia, Ravenia, Vista, Venthony, and Zhao in Jalaur River. Following a counteroffensive by Arlandica and Hesminia, Prince Nico of Norgain surrendered, marking the end of the war.

The war is recognized in Arlandica as one of the most current physical conflicts, primarily involving physical contact between the forces of the belligerents. It is the first micronational conflict in the year 2024.

Backround

Norgain is a micronation located in La Paz, Iloilo, led by Prince Nico, a 13-year-old micronationalist. Before the war, tensions had already flared between his micronation and Hesminia, along with their allies. Prince Nico released an announcement outlining their plan to attack territories in Jalaur River claimed by some micronations, including Arlandica and Hesminia.

The Principality of Norgain is planning to take over Jalaur River territories, it includes the claims of Arlandica, Hesminia, Ravenia, Vista, and Venthony. We hope that they do not know our territory locations. GUD BEVARE FOLKRIKORKRIEN!
– Prince Nico

However, reports indicate that it also includes territories claimed by Curimae and Zhao. According to Emperor Xiaen, many micronations are interested in acquiring a piece of territory in Jalaur River. Norgain's desire to expand territories led them to conflict with claimants in that area.

Engagements

Battle of Riverdale

Battle of Corvalon

Arlandican–Hesminian counteroffensive

After the retreat of Norgain in the Battle of Corvalon, King Jerold I and Emperor Xiaen agreed to declare a ceasefire between the Coalition forces and Norgain for 2 days.

During the ceasefire, the Coalition took the time to reorganize itself and plan to launch a counteroffensive to liberate all territories captured by Norgain. President Brandon Begley ordered the deployment of the 2nd Army of the Commonwealth and the 31st Infantry Division of the Begley Armed Forces to join the coalition and participate in the counteroffensive. King Jerold I also ordered the deployment of the Special Forces to join the personnel of the Overseas Security Unit.

The Grand Duchy of Zakinesia, an ally of Arlandica, declared a state of war against the Principality of Norgain and is ready to send forces to join the Coalition if King Jerold I needs it.

However, despite Zakinesia's state of war, Arlandica, Hesminia, and Begley Commonwealth did not issue any proclamations throughout the conflict.

The armed forces of Norgain were aware that they might soon face a larger force. Emperor Xiaen and King Jerold I officially announced the start of the counteroffensive on the morning of January 24, 2024, as the elements of the Coalition forces entered the riverbanks of the eastern portion of Jalaur River island territories. However, an hour later, Prince Nico officially announced their surrender.

Aftermath

The War in Jalaur River didn't have any significant impact on Arlandica or Hesminia. The conflict tested the capabilities of the Civil Guard as part of its development program. The Civil Guard officially established a presence by deploying a group of personnel under the Overseas Security Unit in Passi City, Iloilo, to protect the Corvalon Islands. Arlandica, Hesminia, Begley Commonwealth, and other allies strengthened their relations during the conflict.

After the surrender of Norgain, the Peace Treaty of Jalaur was signed by the belligerents, wherein the captured territories were returned to their original owners. Zakinesia was given a territory in the area which named as the "Halawod Islands", south of Corvalon Islands, claimed by Arlandica. The peace treaty also stipulates that Norgain will dissolve, and they will relinquish the crown or regalia due to their behavior.

On March 5, 2024, the Jalaur River Territorial Management Office was established to protect, manage, and acknowledge the claims of micronations in the area.

Casualties

There were no reported injuries during the war. However, it is possible that the personnel deployed on the frontline suffered minor injuries.