Estovakia

Estovakia
Estovakia's official borders c.2015
Full Name	Federal Republic of Estovakia
Type	Federal republic
Location	Eastern Anea
Heads of State	General Lyes (2007) The Generals (2013–2016)
Military	Estovakian Army Estovakian Navy Estovakian Air Force

Estovakia, officially the Federal Republic of Estovakia, is a large country located in the easternmost part of Anea. It shares its only land border with the Republic of Emmeria to the west and is separated from Yuktobania by the Fuscum Sea, located just south of Anea.

Estovakia was a nation engulfed in economic strife following the Ulysses Impact Event in 1999. The event caused significant damage to its economy and infrastructure, sparked the Estovakian Civil War, and ultimately dissolved any future plans for the Republic of Anea Initiative, an initiative that aimed to unite all the Anean countries into a single nation.

It was governed by a military regime led by "The Generals" after the civil war ended in 2013. After a period of escalation, the military government declared war on Emmeria in 2015, sparking the Emmeria-Estovakia War. Civillian displeasure with the war led to a coup d'etat in the nation's capital that overthrew the military regime. Following the war's conclusion in 2016, The newly established government restored peaceful relations with Emmeria.

Estovakia's military is relatively large and well-equipped, utilizing a multitude of advanced technologies and war machines such as the P-1112 Aigaion and CFA-44 Nosferatu.

Estovakia was the antagonist country in Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation.

History

Pre-Ulysses (—1998)

In 1970, Estovakia established relations with Belka and Yuktobania, who became the main suppliers of weapons for its armed forces.

In the 1990s, the domestic economy achieved a high level of activity. A major refinery in the northeast of the country owned by the Oil Resource Development Corporation was abandoned under unknown circumstances in 1990, and remained abandoned for the rest of the decade.

Following the Belkan War in 1995, a number of Belkan veterans, including Lorenz Riedel, were exiled from their nation and emigrated to Estovakia.

Ulysses (1998—1999)

Main article: Ulysses 1994XF04

In 1998, the Federation of Central Usea (FCU) announced that the Ulysses 1994XF04 asteroid would have a wider impact radius than previously expected, bringing the Anean continent into the range of impact. On account of the lack of asteroid defense weapons such as Stonehenge in Usea, Estovakia began to develop its own meteor interception system. Despite making steady progress, the belated announcement resulted in the Chandelier not being completed in time, leaving the nation defenseless.

A destroyed Estovakian city

On July 4, 1999, many asteroid fragments fell upon the country. The resulting damage devastated the nation and its economy, making it one of the worst affected by the disaster. The capital of the country also lost its status following the impact.

Sometime after the impacts, members of the Emmerian Ministry of Science and Technology started showing concern in regards to the further development of the Chandelier. Its potential threat as a weapon of war and lack of purpose following the impacts resulted in many nations uniting to prohibit any further development of the meteor interception system.

Ulysses aftermath (1999—)

In 2000, neighboring Emmeria launched the Emmerian-Estovakian Reconstruction Effort, a humanitarian aid campaign with NGO groups to assist in Estovakia's reconstruction efforts. The ensuing lack of government control due to the impacts resulted in armed factions taking control of various regions across the country.

On March 20, 2002, Osea, Emmeria and various other nations joined in imposing economic sanctions on Estovakia, citing internal corruption.

In June 2005, the acting Estovakian government commissioned Albastru-Electrice and multiple other cutting-edge weapons manufacturing firms within the country to begin developing the CFA-44 Nosferatu.

On April 3, 2007, Estovakia's former capital was taken over by the Lyes Faction, making them the nation's de facto government. By June, the Lyes Faction was renamed the Lyes United Front (LUF). Still wishing to aid Estovakia to rebuilt after the Ulysses Impact Event, the Republic of Emmeria made an arrangement with the new government to provide them aid.

Estovakian Civil War (2007—2013)

Main article: Estovakian Civil War

Early battles

On June 30, 2007, the Lyes United Front used the Emmerian aid to suppress cities that opposed their rule. One of these cities was Gledina. The LUF blockaded supply routes to the city, an action that caused a humanitarian crisis causing the deaths of over 200,000 people.

24's "TRAGEDY CONTINUES" news report

Seeing this atrocity, the Eastern Faction declared war on the LUF, sparking he Estovakian Civil War. Many other factions including the Island Coalition, Independent Tariff Federation, and Northern Highlands Faction, soon after declared war on one another. Shortly after the outbreak of war, the Emmerian news company 24 reported on the ongoing conflict.

On July 15, 2008, the Eastern Faction captures and restores the oil platforms in the northeast of the country that was previously under the control of the Oil Resource Development Corporation.

On October 23, the Republic of Anea Initiative was put on hold due to the civil war.

At an unspecified point during the war, the Lyes United Front assimilated the Independent Tariff Federation, gaining access to its territory and military strength.

Sometime during the war, the Lyes United Front sent in Rousalka Team to capture of an Island Coalition base. An Island Coalition pilot named Ozren Milos took part in defending the base, ultimately repelling the LUF attack. The base was a key factor in the eventual Eastern Faction victory.

On February 19, 2010, Emmeria halted its aid program, due to it had being revealed that the LUF was utilizing the resources to further its war machine instead of aiding Estovakia's recovery. This greatly affected the LUF's capability as a military force and slowed their advance.

Later on, the Eastern Faction carried out a city-wide bombing of a Lyes United Front controlled city in order to destroy a tank battalion that was stationed there. The city was left in shambles.

The Eastern Faction later assimilated the Northern Highlands, through an act facilitated by the friendship between General Gustav Dvornik and Isaac Arensky.

On May 9, 2011, Estovakia stopped receiving aid from Emmeria.

Breaking the stalemate

At an unknown point in time, the Belkan defectors that were exiled from their nation, including Lorenz Riedel, provided the Eastern Faction with classified data regarding the XB-0 Hresvelgr, and development on the Aerial Fleet Initiative began.

In 2012, the development of the Aerial Fleet Initiative became virtually stagnant. As a result, FRONT LINE military analysts thought that Estovakia would be most likely out of itself, Erusea and Leasath to purchase Yuktobania's advanced submarine Alicorn, due to the nation being surrounded by ocean and Osea's increased restriction of Belkan weapons sales. However, as the P-1112 Aigaion later completed its construction by January 2013, Estovakia did not end up acquiring the submarine, and it instead was purchased by the Kingdom of Erusea.

Still under development, the CFA-44 Nosferatu program strained the Estovakian economy, which was still struggling due to the Ulysses Impact Event. As a result, the project faced criticism from Estovakian mass media corporations. Under Eastern Faction rule, free speech was practically non-existent, and many reporters went missing during this period.

On January 15, 2013, General Lyes of the LUF conducted a large scale offensive against the Eastern Faction. Despite the superior numbers of the LUF, they were overwhelmed by the Eastern Faction's new weaponry, including the CFA-44's ADMM and the P-1112 Aigaion, and elite aviation units including both Vampire and Strigon squadrons. Throughout the following week, the Lyes United Front lost 80% of its territory.

On October 29, the Lyes United Front, still engaging the Eastern Faction while on the retreat, suffered a major defeat near the border with Emmeria, due to the Aigaion and its Nimbus missiles. During this decisive battle, General Lyes was killed, and the Estovakian Civil War was brought to an end.

Civil War aftermath (2013—2015)

The Estovakian flag flying

Following the civil war's end, various members of the Eastern Faction and their allies formed the Estovakian Military Regime, helmed by The Generals, a military junta of high-ranking army officers that included Dvornik himself as Supreme Commander of the Estovakian Forces.

The postwar era was marked by separatist movements and guerrilla attacks from LUF remnants against the new government, one of which claimed the life of Foreign Minister Isaac Arensky on November 25, 2013. This triggered fears of tension between the country's various armed groups. On December 2, fifteen former LUF members were arrested for the crime.

In February 2014, Emmerian soldiers on humanitarian missions were targeted by former LUF members, leading to the death of 28 soldiers and aid workers in the region of Vistoc. At a conference following the incident, tensions between Emmeria and Estovakia escalated due to Estovakian officials questioning Emmeria's previous support of the LUF. That same year, Estovakia's census took place, placing its population at around 63.5 million.

In April 2015, a Yuktobanian spy satellite spotted tracked the P-1112 Aigaion as it was flying over Estovakia. The satellite tracked the Aigaion for four days before losing a visual as the aircraft flew off the coast of the nation.

Emmeria-Estovakia War (2015—2016)

Main article: Emmeria-Estovakia War

Initial attacks

Strigon Team attacking Gracemeria following the Nimbus impacts

On August 30, 2015, Estovakia launched a surprise attack on the Emmerian capital of Gracemeria. Although initially losing the battle, the P-1112 Aigaion and Strigon Team quickly turned the tide, forcing the Emmerian military to retreat west across Anea. Following the capture of Gracemeria, the Emmerian military attempted to recapture their capital four times. However, Estovakia managed to defend Gracemeria with Strigon, the Aigaion and South Sea Fleet. Estovakia saw continual early victories, successfully conquering Mante, San Loma and a number of other cities, before ultimately driving Emmerian forces to Khesed Island.

As the Emmerians retreated to Khesed Island, Estovakia pursued them and captured Bartolomeo Fortress and set up a frontline at Sipli Field. Wishing to end the war quickly, Estovakia launched an air raid at the Emmerian forces stationed at Vitoze. However, Estovakia underestimated the tenacity of the Emmerian resistance, resulting in the operation's failure. Emmeria began its counterattack in late 2015, and Estovakia was unable to keep them from recapturing Khesed.

On the defense

In January 2016, the Emmerian military landed at Rargom Beach, defeated the defending Estovakian force and secured a foothold on Anea. In the meantime, Estovakia began its siege on Emmerian forces stationed at Silvat Town. The siege was later broken by the Emmerian forces from Khesed rescuing their allies. Estovakia was forced to retreat eastward. As the Emmerians continued advancing, Estovakia deployed its P-1112 Aigaion to slow their advance through the Selumna Peaks. In February, Emmerian forces recaptured San Loma and ambushed the Aerial Fleet, putting Estovakia at a disadvantage.

Strigon Team above Gracemeria

Over the next few months, Estovakia saw continual defeats as the Emmerians pushed ever closer to Gracemeria. In response, Estovakian officials began planning a scorched earth for the Emmerian capital. However, this plan was thwarted by Garuda Team when they destroyed the WMD catalysts. Estovakia, after losing their main force in the Moloch Desert, began fortifying Gracemeria in preparation for the battle. On March 31, Emmerian forces arrived at Gracemeria. Despite fierce resistance, Estovakia lost control of the city. Following the battle, Estovakian leaders began arranging for a ceasefire with Emmerian officials.

Unsanctioned retaliation

Emmerian and remnant Estovakian forces clash around the Chandelier

On the evening following the battle, high-ranking Estovakian officers opposing the treaty commandeered the Chandelier and used it to launch a retaliatory strike against Gracemeria. The following day, the officers continued the retaliation plan, and Emmeria deployed Republic of Emmeria Air Force squadrons to the Razgriz Straits. In the ensuing battle, the remnant Estovakian forces attempted to defend the Chandelier near Sonne Island. Ultimately, they could not stop Talisman from destroying the railgun and killing General Gustav Dvornik. Around this time, a coup d'etat overthrew the Estovakian Military Regime in the Estovakian capital.

In May 2016, the new Estovakian government signed a ceasefire treaty with the Emmerian government, officially ending the Emmeria-Estovakia War and re-establishing peaceful relations between the two nations.

Geography

Sonne Island in the Razgriz Straits

Half of Estovakia's territory is comprised of expansive mountain ranges. Estovakia also controls a number of islands to the north and east of the mainland, most notably, Sonne Island. Due to their proximity to the pole, the climate is almost always cold.

The majority of Estovakia is surrounded by water, bordered by the Fuscum Sea to the south, the Arctic Ocean to the north, and the Ceres Ocean to the east.

Military

Estovakia supports a large, well-equipped military force despite its lack of economic prowess. Estovakia's armed forces are comprised of the Estovakian Navy, the Estovakian Army and the Estovakian Air Force.

Economy

In the 1990s, Estovakia's domestic economy was thriving, however, the Ulysses 1994XF04 planetfall left the nation in a state of disrepair. It was estimated that it would take decades for the country to reach the level of economic activity it once had.

Trivia

• Estovakia shares numerous similarities with Eastern Bloc countries.
  • There are many distinguishing cultural similarities, such as predominant Russian and Romanian names, accents, and references.
  • The standard combat fighter jet used by the elite Strigon team, the Su-33, was developed by the Soviet Union.
  • The name Strigon is a reference to the Strigoi, or undead vampires of Romanian Mythology.
  • The Emmerian-given nickname for Estovakians, "Stovies", is an anagram for "Soviets".
• Estovakian officers appear to wear uniforms similar to those worn by North Korean officers.
• Even though Estovakia is loosely based on the USSR, Warsaw Pact, Yugoslavia, and North Korea, most of the aircraft it uses (except for the Su-33 Flanker-D utilized by Strigon Team) are of NATO origin (US, UK, France, etc.)