The Hole To Hide In

Arkosta wrote:

The Second Imperium of Arkosta, under the guise of the Arkostan sovereign Konig Friedrich Edwin Von Jagerfaust, has declared a legitimate war, under the pretexts of the Lirana's cowardly assassination of Arkostan diplomat Wilbert Aladaberd Brauner, who was sent to the LCS 'Venom' Destroyer to compromise a way to peacefully steer out of the waters of war, and their subsequent attack on Arkostan naval vessels. The Arkostan reserve fleets which acted as a defense fleet for the diplomatic force of ninety-one ships, mainly corvettes, and destroyers, have been given new directives to return to Arkostan waters, where preparations for a very aggressive assault by the Lirana are expected, whilst any surviving naval vessels from the close-quarters combat with Lirana ships are to do the same. As these fleets retreat, they are to begin dropping traps, such as anti-ship mines and assaults from small four-five plane teams of torpedo and dive-bombers, and deter the Lirana from advancing, as information of Lirana vessel numbers is being counted from the retreating diplomatic fleet. The aftermath of the initial outbreak of war has been counted to 29-30 warships, mainly corvettes and one of Arkosta's battleships, out of the ninety-one ships, while another eight ships have become immobilized due to the damage to main engine rooms and fuel compartments. However, while the surface ships have begun their tactical retreat, Arkosta's fearless and silent killers; U-Boats, will be spread across the Bay of Pontricaire to sink other submarines, transport, and war vessels. Because of the fact that these submarines are less advanced than those of Lirana design, due to the technological gap between the two of the nations' militaries, the U-Boats will travel in small wolfpacks of two to three vessels and will rely on luring and ambush tactics to sink enemy subs, as well as surface reconnaissance from aircraft. When the ships arrive in Arkostan waters, they are to refuel and rearm, while damaged ships will begin heavy repairs, and spread out across surrounding international waters to disallow flanking attack. The ships are to be organized into three layers of defense to fit with the currently needed war doctrine. The first layer will be mainly be made up of fast-attack torpedo and anti-air gunboats, corvettes, destroyers, and a few bigger ships, such as battlecruisers and heavy cruisers. Acting as a mobile defense, and even offense when needed, the ships will perform patrols across water and setup anti-ship traps. The second layer of defense will be made up of various battlecruisers, cruisers, battleships, frigates, cruisers, and destroyers and will be used as the main 'Iron Wall' against the Lirana threats offensives. Artillery, weapons platform, and aircraft carriers will make up the last line of ships, using their support weapons and capabilities to immediately aid the defense of a sector or region. Naval airforce aircraft will begin routinely patrols and small assaults on Lirana ships to further deter and break up their fleet.

With the Imperial Army nearing full-mobilization and strength, with columns upon columns of armored vehicles and infantrymen being immediately deployed to the 'sea-front', where they will take entrenchment of the various laid out fortifications and outposts that make the nation's coastal defenses and arm said fortifications and positions with anti-ship, tank and infantry weapons, as they begin preparing, both strategically and mentally, for a possible Lirana breakthrough and beach landing on Arkostan soils. Although suitable spots for an effective landing would be stretched and few, which can result in severe disorientation and effective dispatching of said enemy troops, the Arkostan Imperial Armed Forces are taking no chances, seeing as any possible entrance into Arkosta lands have been blocked off by natural or manned structures, such as fortifications and sand mass structures, followed by anti-infantry/tank mines and small infantry foxholes on the ground, whilst heavier fortifications are placed on the cliffs for a greater perimeter view. Bunkers will be placed with Arkostan's most powerful anti-armor weapon, the 20.1cm Assualt Gun, and will be supported by smaller 12.8cm and 10cm anti-tank guns. Infantrymen are to begin planting machineguns and take stationary posts, with support troops consisting of engineering, reconnaissance, and communications teams. Armored vehicles, especially assault guns and tank destroyers, will be placed behind lines as reserve forces, with only a few heavier tanks and self-propelled guns being placed for infantry support at the front.

The Imperial Airforce will start deploying a large portion of its total aircraft, with many aircraft being sent to nearby airfields and bases near the coast, for their respective operations, patrols, and other directives. Mainly focusing on air superiority and constant patrol doctrine to ensure that the airspace is secured, and any incoming attack aircraft can be intercepted, aircraft will fly at different levels, working in conjunction to pursue and engage an enemy target. The lower aircraft will be the lighter ones, allowing for quick speed and maneuverability, in exchange for having less armaments. They will spot the enemy aircraft, while the upper aircraft, which is more armed than the lower ones, will use built-up energy from a short drive to rip apart enemies with their stronger armament. Naval aircraft are to deploy a similar tactic, using multiple layers of aircraft to spot and destroy enemy aircraft and ships. The only exception is that naval aircraft will be armed to the teeth, as they will take more daring missions such as targeting enemy submarines and vessels. As of now, the Imperial Armed forces will start the deployment of dozens and dozens of heavy close-air support aircraft and bombers, escorted by fighter-bombers, to engage enemy ships. The first assaults will begin by the start of nightfall after reconnaissance from submarines has proven safe for the attack. The assaults will mainly pick top-surface ships and any warship will be regarded as an enemy. ( Artaecus, Dwarf Land4 )

Small anti-air stations and heavy fortifications can be seen around cities and important strategic points, as civilians are evacuated by civil and military forces.

Arkosta wrote:

The Second Imperium of Arkosta, under the guise of the Arkostan sovereign Konig Friedrich Edwin Von Jagerfaust, has declared a legitimate war, under the pretexts of the Lirana's cowardly assassination of Arkostan diplomat Wilbert Aladaberd Brauner, who was sent to the LCS 'Venom' Destroyer to compromise a way to peacefully steer out of the waters of war, and their subsequent attack on Arkostan naval vessels. The Arkostan reserve fleets which acted as a defense fleet for the diplomatic force of ninety-one ships, mainly corvettes, and destroyers, have been given new directives to return to Arkostan waters, where preparations for a very aggressive assault by the Lirana are expected, whilst any surviving naval vessels from the close-quarters combat with Lirana ships are to do the same. As these fleets retreat, they are to begin dropping traps, such as anti-ship mines and assaults from small four-five plane teams of torpedo and dive-bombers, and deter the Lirana from advancing, as information of Lirana vessel numbers is being counted from the retreating diplomatic fleet. The aftermath of the initial outbreak of war has been counted to 29-30 warships, mainly corvettes and one of Arkosta's battleships, out of the ninety-one ships, while another eight ships have become immobilized due to the damage to main engine rooms and fuel compartments. However, while the surface ships have begun their tactical retreat, Arkosta's fearless and silent killers; U-Boats, will be spread across the Bay of Pontricaire to sink other submarines, transport, and war vessels. Because of the fact that these submarines are less advanced than those of Lirana design, due to the technological gap between the two of the nations' militaries, the U-Boats will travel in small wolfpacks of two to three vessels and will rely on luring and ambush tactics to sink enemy subs, as well as surface reconnaissance from aircraft. When the ships arrive in Arkostan waters, they are to refuel and rearm, while damaged ships will begin heavy repairs, and spread out across surrounding international waters to disallow flanking attack. The ships are to be organized into three layers of defense to fit with the currently needed war doctrine. The first layer will be mainly be made up of fast-attack torpedo and anti-air gunboats, corvettes, destroyers, and a few bigger ships, such as battlecruisers and heavy cruisers. Acting as a mobile defense, and even offense when needed, the ships will perform patrols across water and setup anti-ship traps. The second layer of defense will be made up of various battlecruisers, cruisers, battleships, frigates, cruisers, and destroyers and will be used as the main 'Iron Wall' against the Lirana threats offensives. Artillery, weapons platform, and aircraft carriers will make up the last line of ships, using their support weapons and capabilities to immediately aid the defense of a sector or region. Naval airforce aircraft will begin routinely patrols and small assaults on Lirana ships to further deter and break up their fleet.

With the Imperial Army nearing full-mobilization and strength, with columns upon columns of armored vehicles and infantrymen being immediately deployed to the 'sea-front', where they will take entrenchment of the various laid out fortifications and outposts that make the nation's coastal defenses and arm said fortifications and positions with anti-ship, tank and infantry weapons, as they begin preparing, both strategically and mentally, for a possible Lirana breakthrough and beach landing on Arkostan soils. Although suitable spots for an effective landing would be stretched and few, which can result in severe disorientation and effective dispatching of said enemy troops, the Arkostan Imperial Armed Forces are taking no chances, seeing as any possible entrance into Arkosta lands have been blocked off by natural or manned structures, such as fortifications and sand mass structures, followed by anti-infantry/tank mines and small infantry foxholes on the ground, whilst heavier fortifications are placed on the cliffs for a greater perimeter view. Bunkers will be placed with Arkostan's most powerful anti-armor weapon, the 20.1cm Assualt Gun, and will be supported by smaller 12.8cm and 10cm anti-tank guns. Infantrymen are to begin planting machineguns and take stationary posts, with support troops consisting of engineering, reconnaissance, and communications teams. Armored vehicles, especially assault guns and tank destroyers, will be placed behind lines as reserve forces, with only a few heavier tanks and self-propelled guns being placed for infantry support at the front.

The Imperial Airforce will start deploying a large portion of its total aircraft, with many aircraft being sent to nearby airfields and bases near the coast, for their respective operations, patrols, and other directives. Mainly focusing on air superiority and constant patrol doctrine to ensure that the airspace is secured, and any incoming attack aircraft can be intercepted, aircraft will fly at different levels, working in conjunction to pursue and engage an enemy target. The lower aircraft will be the lighter ones, allowing for quick speed and maneuverability, in exchange for having less armaments. They will spot the enemy aircraft, while the upper aircraft, which is more armed than the lower ones, will use built-up energy from a short drive to rip apart enemies with their stronger armament. Naval aircraft are to deploy a similar tactic, using multiple layers of aircraft to spot and destroy enemy aircraft and ships. The only exception is that naval aircraft will be armed to the teeth, as they will take more daring missions such as targeting enemy submarines and vessels. As of now, the Imperial Armed forces will start the deployment of dozens and dozens of heavy close-air support aircraft and bombers, escorted by fighter-bombers, to engage enemy ships. The first assaults will begin by the start of nightfall after reconnaissance from submarines has proven safe for the attack. The assaults will mainly pick top-surface ships and any warship will be regarded as an enemy. ( Artaecus, Dwarf Land4 )

Small anti-air stations and heavy fortifications can be seen around cities and important strategic points, as civilians are evacuated by civil and military forces.