Invasion of Stratis

The Invasion of Stratis was a short but vital campaign fought during the NATO-Russian War. It featured a British Amphibious, Airborne and Bombing Campaign on Stratis following the National State of Stratis allying with the Russian Federation. It would end with Gold Squad of 1PARA killing Vice Chairman Geori and The United Kingdom taking control of the Island.

Setting
The National State of Stratis was formed shortly after the fall of the ISWA by Vice Chairman Geori who was an Ex-Altian and Ex-ISWA Politician and several Military Leaders. The NSS would worry NATO as Geori ramped up Military Spending and introduced Conscription. The Final Straw was when Geori allowed Russian Forces to use Stratis as a airbase for the Invasion of Altis. The United States originally wanted to lead the Invasion of Stratis but the United Kingdom instead told the USA they would invade. The Invasion would use Malta as a Forward Operations Base.

Bombing Campaign
The Invasion Started with a Heavy Bombing Campaign which destroyed many Russian and NSS Military Facilities but also damaged the poor civilian population on the Island which lead British Politicians to support the Stratisian people. The Bombing Campaign started in the early hours of the 8 February 2041 and would end after 3 Hours of Bombing to begin the Amphibious and Airbornes Landing at Stratis Airport.

Airborne and Amphibious Landing
The 16 Air Assault Brigade began the Airborne Landings shortly after the Bombing Campaign has finished. They would Paradrop British Paratroopers into Stratis Airfield to gain control over the Airfield and destroy the Russian Force. Amphibious landings on the Western Coast of the Airfield would assist in crippling the NSS Anti Air. The Paradrops and Amphibious Landings were conducted with a swift but powerful force which led the NSS Forces into a frenzy and confusion.

Death of Geori
Gold Squad from 1PARAs were ordered to assault Agia Marinos and kill Chairman Geori along with the NSS' Military Leaders. They breached through a local Military Base and moved through the capital before attacking the Chairman's Governmental Building which would kill Geori and his Elite Guard. This would be the beginning of a quick end for the NSS.

After the Death of Geori
British Military Personnel would continue to fight NSS Resistance on the Island before the British Government would claim ownership over the Island after feeling responsible for the deaths of over 150 Civilians in the Bombing Raids. Stratis would be considered the first claimed territory of the British Empire following their foundation.