FIA Coup

Setting
The FIA Coup Began after the Leader of the Pre-Coup FIA, Isaac Patriano, declined assistance from the CSAT in the Altian Civil War against the AAF and Altian Government. This enraged many hard-line revolutionaries and they wanted to take control of the FIA and win the civil war as under Patriano's reign the war would be lost. A Young Colonel in charge of the FIA's Military took up the role of leader of the new FIA and betrayed NATO forces on Altis and Malden causing NATO to withdraw from both Islands. The FIA Loyalists then pledged allegiance to NATO and attempted to combat the FRA.The War in the East begins during the FIA Coup.

Death of Patriano
FIAR Forces storm in and kill Patriano on Altis

Acceptance of CSAT support
Col. Vargas accepts CSAT Support

Col. Vargas' Death and Loss of Malden
Colonel Vargas is killed on Malden by NATO Forces. This transfers leadership to Major Manawa on Altis. Loss of Malden was a damaging defeat

Establishment of The Independent State of West Altis
This event could be argued as the end of the FIA Coup

Surrender of The ISWA
This could also be viewed as the end of the FIA Coup

Outcome
The FRA is reduced to several warlords in the mountains of Altis. The FIA becomes the DRA. General Manawa is killed and the ISWA is disbanded.