Operation Sonnenfinsternis

Operation Sonnenfinsternis
Date	August 28, 2049
Location	Sankt Konrad, Rushmore
Result	Siovanija & Teusland victory
Belligerents
Siovanija and Teusland	Sankt Konrad
	Blue Sun Movement
Commanders and leaders
President Gerd Steiner	Valljas Bancu (POW)
	Field Marshal Bastian Lang
Units involved
103rd Paratrooper Division 23rd Marine Infantry Division Naval Task Force Walrus 27th & 29th Air Wings	Blue Sun Militia Sankt Konrad Coast Guard
Strength
5,000 (Marines, Paratroopers, Navy, Air Force)	2,500 (claimed by Blue Sun) 1,000 (estimated by Siovanija & Teusland) 75 (Coast Guard)
Casualties and losses
67 (5 KIA, 62 WIA)	645 (152 KIA, 493 WIA)

Operation Sonnenfinsternis ('Solar Eclipse') was a military operation conducted by the Armed Forces of Siovanija & Teusland against the government of Sankt Konrad, launched on the morning of August 28, 2049 at 3am Endemian Time (6pm Stelburg Time). The invasion was triggered by a complete diplomatic breakdown of relations between the two states, with the final straw being the deaths of 11 protesting Teus nationals in the Sankt Konrad capital of Wilhelmstadt. Following the invasion, an interim government took control under Prime Minister Silvu Otto, while Teus soldiers remained on the island in their military base at Sankt Leopold. The Blue Sun party was officially outlawed, and new elections were set for 3 months after the date of the invasion.

The invading force consisted of approximately 5,000 troops from the military of Siovanija & Teusland. They consisted of a paratrooper division, a division of Marine Infantry, as well as a supercarrier Task Force led by the URS Monchengau that had been deployed to the region prior to the invasion. Aboard the Monchengau were two air wings, consisting mainly of fighter jets and transport planes. A division of infantry was based in the Sankt Leopold military base, however, as they were low on supply and considered not in a combat-ready state, they remained in their base - although their vehicles were used by the Paratroopers.

Defending the island was a collection of various groups. The Sankt Konrad Police Service was ordered to defend the island by Isit Valljas Bancu, however, most officers either ignored the order or surrendered to the invasion force in the early stages of the battle. Bancu had also ordered all able-bodied Albmot males to travel to Wilhelmstadt to defend the city, however, this did not materialize. The Sankt Konrad Coast Guard was entirely neutralized by the Teus in the opening stages of the conflict. Defending Wilhelmstadt were a force of around 1000 loyal Blue Sun members, who had gathered together as much weaponry as they could and put up a fierce resistance in the city itself.

The invasion lasted, in the end, less than a day as the units of the Siovanija & Teusland military achieved their objectives quite quickly. This was due to strong tactical preparation, the overwhelming refusal of most of the population of Sankt Konrad, including the Police Service, to defend the Blue Sun party, and the fact that the force opposing the Teus was quite weak. The flat terrain of the island also enabled the Teus troops to quickly move to their positions.

Within Teusland, the invasion was viewed as a major success and parades were held in the cities of Felsenkirchen and Stelburg to celebrate the victory as well as the return home of several Teus citizens who the Sankt Konrad government had taken prisoner. Chancellor Lara Hauser declared 'a great victory for democracy.' Within Siovanija, reaction was mixed. Siovanijans who had been against isolation mainly supported the move, including the leader of the opposition, Petr Martinek of the Labour Party. Pro-isolationists, however, were strongly opposed to the war, with former Chancellor Ruslan Karamov calling it 'another example of Teus imperialism.' The new Sankt Konrad government declared the campaign 'a necessary evil' to remove the government of Valljas Bancu.

Background

Sankt Konrad had come under the control of the Teus Empire in the year 1521, when ships arrived and claimed the island in the name of the Kaiser, for whom the city Wilhelmstadt was eventually named. The island was mainly inhabited by the Albmot ethnic group, a nomadic people who had settled all across the island. The island had never been a rich colony, mainly serving as a good location for a naval base for the Teus Empire, and there was little migration to the island by the Teus. Things changed in the early 1800s, when oil was discovered in the seas surrounding the islands. Suddenly, many Teus emigrated from the Empire to Sankt Konrad, despite the harsh weather, seeking a fortune. Colonial wars followed between the Teus and the Savojar Empire for control of the island, with Sankt Konrad being controlled by both at various points in the century.

When the Teus Empire regained control of the island for the final time in 1878, the oil business was booming, and the Algemeine Nordgesellschaft or ANG, was created directly by the Kaiser to control the oil production on the island. This made the island incredibly rich, and another wave of Teus moved to the island for job opportunities and a new life. During the Great War between the Teus Empire and Siovanija, the oil industry was vital to Teusland's war effort. Following the end of the war, Sankt Konrad was granted independence under the 1897 Treaty of Felsenkirchen. This treaty gave the new United Republics of Siovanija & Teusland the responsibility for the defence of Sankt Konrad, and settled that the ANG company would be split 50/50 between the government of Siovanija & Teusland and the government of Sankt Konrad.

In the following years, relations between the governments of Siovanija & Teusland and Sankt Konrad remained positive. 36% of Siovanjia & Teusland's oil was produced by ANG, while the profits from the remaining share of the oil turned Sankt Konrad into one of the world's richest nations in terms of GDP per capita. On Sankt Konrad itself, relations between the Albmot and the Teus people proved difficult. The two groups had struggled to live together, with major political and cultural differences between the communities. These tensions were present, but never truly boiled over until the government of Siovanija & Teusland pursued a policy of isolation.

During isolation, Siovanija & Teusland retreated from the world stage and focused only on its relationship with its former colonial states, members of the Kolonialvereinigung. For Sankt Konrad, this meant a reduction in available international markets for their oil and growing questioning of the relationship with Siovanija & Teusland. The Blue Sun party, led by Valljas Bancu, was the main voice of this opinion. They suggested that it was finally time to remove the last elements of the Teus colonial rule (the military base at Sankt Leopold, the Treaty of Felsenkirchen, and the split of ANG) and that now, during isolation, was the time to strike. The Blue Sun remained a relatively outside force in Sankt Konrad, winning just 4 seats in the 2043 elections. By the 2047 election, Siovanija & Teusland had left isolation, however, the political scene had changed. The Sankt Konrad Socialist Party, the usual governing party, had just experienced a corruption scandal relating to fraudulent business dealings with companies from Siovanija & Teusland. Furthermore, a visit by the United Republics' Foreign Minister, Josef Wimmer, had gone poorly due to protests from the Blue Sun. In the 2047 election, the Blue Sun won a majority and Valljas Bancu became the leader of Sankt Konrad.

In the first year and a half that the Blue Sun were in power, they undertook several measures that were viewed unfavourably by both the Teus community on Sankt Konrad and also the government in Borograd. Teus minority language rights were stripped away, and many Teus language schools were closed. Bancu's government forced the closure of roads leading to the Sankt Leopold military base, meaning it needed to now be supplied by once-every-3-month naval shipment directly to the base. Bancu also took several steps that were viewed as eroding democracy within the country, such as abolishing the title of President and referring to himself as Isit, the Albmot word meaning 'Master.' The Sankt Konrad Coast Guard was placed under his direct control, and while the country had no military, the Blue Sun party began to form its own militia loyal to Bancu. Bancu regularly railed against the Treaty of Felsenkirchen and the Teus ownership stake in ANG in speeches. In the spring of 2049, Bancu openly demanded that Siovanija & Teusland sell its share in ANG - a demand that Siovanija & Teusland immediately declined.

TS Charlotte incident

In the spring and summer of 2049, with tensions on the rise, the fishing season began in Sankt Konrad. Many fisherman from Siovanija & Teusland headed south to fish the waters of the Endemian Ocean surrounding Sankt Konrad, which are known for a bountiful stock of cod, halibut and turbot. Under the Treaty of Felsenkirchen, fisherman under the Siovanija & Teusland flag could freely fish in Sankt Konrad's maritime zone with the proper permits, and it was a popular fishing ground. A tax was paid on all fish exported, and the fish were a popular delicacy in the north of Teusland in particular. Fishing boats reported hostile actions from the Sankt Konrad Coast Guards just days into the season, with boats reportedly ordered to dump their hold of fish despite having proper permits, or asked to leave Sankt Konrad's waters. On June 14, the evening following Foreign Minister Wimmer's announcement that Siovanija & Teusland would not sell its holdings in ANG, the TS Charlotte incident saw a Teus fishing boat fired upon by the Sankt Konrad Coast Guard after refusal to leave the country's waters. The gunfire triggered an explosion on the Teus boat, which killed 1 member of the crew. The remaining 5 fisherman were picked up by the Coast Guard and arrested.

The Charlotte incident sparked outrage in Teusland. In the port of Felsenkirchen, where the boat had originated from, major protests took place and citizens demanded the release of the 'Sankt Konrad 5,' as the remaining prisoners became known. In Stelburg, and other cities across Teusland, protests took place in support of the fishermen. The government of Siovanija & Teusland responded by sending a naval Task Force, codenamed Task Force Walrus, to the island, which included the supercarrier URS Monchengau. The intention was to display that Siovanija & Teusland would protect its citizens abroad, however, Valljas Bancu declared it 'an incredible provocation against our people.'

Over the next weeks, tensions continued to rise. The government of Sankt Konrad demanded T5 million and the sale of ANG in order to release the prisoners, which was rejected by the government of Siovanija & Teusland. Protests continued in Teusland, and also began in the Sankt Konrad capital of Wilhelmstadt. Members of the local Teus community protested alongside members of the Sankt Konrad Socialist Party, who viewed Bancu as a threat to democracy on the island. In early protests, the Sankt Konrad Police Service attacked protestors with batons and pepper spray, while some protestors were arrested. This was viewed with outrage in Siovanija & Teusland, who blamed Valljas Bancu for the violence.

Condemnation and further protests

On August 19, the Kolonialvereinigung or 'League of 10' conference was hosted in another former Teus colony, Tsweidschugong. Attending the meeting were representatives from each of the former colonies of the Teus Empire, as well as the government of Siovanija & Teusland itself. The Sankt Konrad crisis was the main topic of the agenda, and on day 1 of the conference Chancellor Pan Xieren of Tsweidschugong introduced a motion condemning Sankt Konrad's government for 'violation of international treaties and international law' and proposed economic sanctions against the state. The motion passed with 7 votes for and one abstention, and the conference moved to debate potential sanctions. Upon the passing of the motion, however, the Sankt Konrad delegation promptly left the conference.

One week later, on August 26, Valljas Bancu gave a speech where he called out League of 10 members for 'cowardice,' accusing them of being 'stooges' of Teusland. He announced also that all oil supply to Siovanija & Teusland would be immediately cut off, and that a reduction of 50% would apply to the League of 10 members who had voted to condemn Sankt Konrad. In Bancu's speech, he also declared that 'any attempt to defeat an independent Sankt Konrad will result in a tragedy for the Teus people of Sankt Konrad.' This was widely viewed as a threat of genocide, and was strongly condemned. In Wilhelmstadt's Platz 1521, where protests were continuing, the words of Bancu caused a panic that led to a crowd surge. An inexperienced police officer fired a shot into the crowd, and soon other officers followed in a chaotic scene that left 11 protestors dead.

The government of Siovanija & Teusland was no longer willing to tolerate Valljas Bancu, and following the speech and violence at the protests, Chancellor Lara Hauser assembled the National Security Council. The Council gave approval in secret to a declaration of war on Sankt Konrad, and after military meetings, approved a plan for an invasion to follow. Phone calls were made to allied nations such as Banija and Valanora to alert them to the plan, and simultaneous with the start of the invasion, President Gerd Steiner spoke to the population via a televised address, declaring that 'those who have done harm to our country and its people are receiving justice.'

Invasion

Air assault and early response

H-hour for the invasion was set at 3:00am Endemian time. S-Tag, or S-Day, referring to the Operation's name, would begin at that time. The initial target of the invasion was the Sankt Konrad Coast Guard, who were viewed as the only threat to a successful landing operation in the waters surrounding Wilhelmstadt. 3am had been identified as the only time that all six SKCG vessels were in the Wilhelmstadt Harbour at once, during a change in patrols. The 27th Air Wing took off from the runway aboard the Monchengau and made the short flight towards Wilhelmstadt. After positive identification that all 6 vessels were in the harbour, the bombing runs began. The Coast Guard vessels each received a direct hit, and significant damage was caused to the docking facilities in the harbour. Pilots had been instructed to do everything possible to avoid bombing any buildings outside of the harbour, and this mission was successful, with the harbour being wiped out. By 3:37am, the 27th Air Wing had returned to the Monchengau and reported successful completion of the mission. All 6 ships had been sunk, and 15 Sankt Konrad Coast Guard members were killed while 24 more were wounded.

An emergency alert was sent out via text message to all residents of Sankt Konrad at 3:49am, declaring that the island was under attack and to watch for a televised address by Valljas Bancu. Bancu appeared at 4:07am, ordering all able-bodied Albmot men to travel to Wilhelmstadt and prepare to defend the island. The Sankt Konrad Fire Service had arrived on scene at the harbour by 3:45am, and was fighting to put out the fierce fires that raged as a result of the bombing. The Sankt Konrad Police Service (SKPS) was also ordered by Bancu to travel to the capital to prepare for its defence. This included the guards at Divtasvuodno Prison, where the 'Sankt Konrad 5' were being held. In a classified message to them, Bancu ordered the prisoners to be executed. The guards, however, disobeyed both orders and instead left the Prison unattended. The 800-man strong SKPS saw only about 200 of its members actually arrive in Wilhelmstadt in the early hours of the invasion, while it is estimated that less than 200 individuals travelled to Wilhelmstadt to join Bancu's defence force.

Paratrooper landings

A landing zone had been drawn up for the various battalions of the 103rd Paratrooper Division on the east coast of Sankt Konrad, in a rocky but empty field close to the National Ring Road between the towns of Deatnu and Sankt Leopold. The division consisted of the 35th, 39th and 41st Battalions of paratroopers. The paratroopers' objective was to seize the town of Sankt Leopold and gain access to its military base, bringing supplies for the practically besieged units inside as well as acquiring vehicles for the next portion of the assault. The 29th Air Wing departed the Monchengau just before 6am, and reached the drop zone at 6:01. The landing was successful, with no opposition awaiting the paratroopers on the ground, and every battalion was able to successfully regroup.

By 8am, the first objective of the day had already been seized as Sankt Leopold was captured and the paratroopers entered the military base. There was no defence in Sankt Leopold, as all loyal Blue Sun members had been ordered to defend only Wilhelmstadt and the town of Sankt Leopold itself was majority Teus in population. The paratroopers soon had access to the 25 military trucks located on the base, which were refueled and commissioned for the next part of the paratrooper's mission. By noon, the division had arrived at the town of Divtasvuodno, near where the Divtasvuodno Prison Complex was located, with the mission of storming the prison and liberating the Sankt Konrad 5.

The paratroopers expected a fierce fight at the Prison, as intelligence indicated that the guards assigned here were Bancu's most loyal members of the Sankt Konrad Police Force. However, upon arrival, the 35th Battalion found that this was not the case. They blew through the prison wall but found an empty courtyard, and empty hallways, before finally locating the cells where the Sankt Konrad 5 had been held. Here, the prisoners informed their liberators that the Guards had left after disobeying Bancu's order to execute them. One company of the 35th Battalion escorted the prisoners back to Sankt Leopold, where they were taken off the island via helicopter and then flown back to Felsenkirchen on a military transport plane as the operation on the island continued.

The next objective for the paratroopers was to link up with the Marine divisions and begin the assault on Wilhelmstadt.

Marine landings

The landings of the 23rd Marine Infantry division were viewed as mostly straightforward. Plans had been made for landings on either the east coast or the south coast, but they were considered too risky due to the cliffs and rock formations in the area. Instead, a beachhead was chosen just north of Wilhelmstadt, on a black-sand beach which was divided into 3 sections: Blue, Yellow and Red. The landings were successful on each beach, with no opposition greeting them, and by 9am all units were onshore and had established camps on the beach for supply and communication.

The 23rd Marine Infantry Division then proceeded inland, where they reached the National Ring Road, the main road connecting Wilhelmstadt to the rest of the island. The Marines implemented a blockade along the road, preventing any access by road to the capital Wilhelmstadt. Soon after this, the marines encountered various representatives of the Sankt Konrad Police Force, who arrived at the blockade offering their full surrender. This was a major development, as the Police Force was 800 strong and were mostly well-trained. While there was no expectation of this being a drawn-out conflict on either side, the surrender of the Police certainly saved numerous lives on both sides. The Marines waited and prepared for the assault on Wilhelmstadt.

Assault on Wilhelmstadt

While the paratroopers and marines advanced across the country, the Blue Sun prepared Wilhelmstadt for battle. In the city's central government district, buses and cars were commandeered and taken to serve as makeshift barricades, while office buildings in the district were also raided and various equipment and furniture thrown into the square to be used in defence. Defences were also prepared in the city's southern suburbs, where most of the Teus population of the city lived. Valljas Bancu claimed in a radio broadcast that '2500 brave men are waiting,' a number that would imply nearly 5% of the island - estimates by the Teus indicated that just under 1000 militiamen were left defending the city. The Blue Sun troops prepared their defences and waited for the Teus troops to enter the city and arrive.

At the same time, the leader of the Sankt Konrad Socialist Party, Silvu Otto, declared that he 'fully supported the removal of Valljas Bancu' and that all Sankt Konraders should wait in their homes for the operation to conclude. He announced his intention to form a national coalition government in the aftermath to encourage the restoration of democracy. Resistance to the Blue Sun was strong in the Albmot upper class, and many government members and other leaders arrived at the Teus military camps to offer their assistance or services.

Just after 2:30pm, the Marines began advancing down the Stelburgstrasse in the north end of the city, while other batallions branched into the east and moved towards the city centre. The Marines found no resistance in this area. The situation was different for the Paratroopers, who advanced in the south. Upon first reports that the Paratroopers had advanced into the Sud neighbourhood, many Blue Sun troops were sent to the neighbourhood to take up the defensive positions and fight. First contact was reported at around 2:40pm, and there was heavy combat in many side streets as the Paratroopers continued to push forward. While the Blue Sun defenders did not have weaponry to match the Teus, they did have many prepared positions and successfully managed to slow the advance of the Paratroopers. The combat here was quite fierce, and the Paratroopers suffered a number of casualties.

The Marines, meanwhile, had reached the National Square in front of the Government House, and contact was made with the Blue Sun defenders of the central district. Here, too, the combat was difficult, as there was little to no cover available to the Teus soldiers to conduct an assault. As a result, the attack drew down into Teus soldiers fortifying their own positions and trading machine gun fire with the Blue Sun defenders. The Paratroopers, however, had managed to break through the defences in the southern part of the city, and soon arrived at the National Square battle as well. This swung momentum heavily in the favour of Siovanija & Teusland, as the defenders were now fighting an opponent from 2 directions. Paratroopers layed down covering fire while the Marines began to advance, and they were able to rapidly storm the barricades and inflicted a heavy toll on the defending troops. The remaining defenders entered the Government House, where after a short battle on the ground floor, they finally surrendered. Valljas Bancu, who had tried to escape on a boat docked nearby, was caught by a group of Marines and arrested. The battle was fully over by 5:30pm.

Result

The result was an overwhelming victory for Siovanija & Teusland, as had been predicted prior to the battle. In capturing the city, the Defence Force suffered just 67 casualties, with 5 killed in action. The majority of the 67, and 4 of the 5, were paratroopers who had become casualties during the attack in the southern neighbourhood. On Sankt Konrad's side, casualties were heavy, with an estimated 645 casualties. 152 of these were killed in action, mostly during the final battle in Wilhelmstadt, while the Sankt Konrad Coast Guard was rendered eliminated after the early morning bombing campaign.

By 5:30pm, the city of Wilhelmstadt had been entirely liberated from the Blue Sun, and the party's flag that flew over the Government House building was taken down. This symbolically marked the victory of the Siovanija & Teusland military. It was a seminal moment for Siovanija & Teusland, as it was the first military operation conducted by the nation against a foreign state since the end of the Great War in 1896. President Gerd Steiner announced the 'total victory of our forces' live to the nation at 8:35am Stelburg time, 5 minutes after the guns fell silent on Sankt Konrad.

On Sankt Konrad, Silvu Otto was appointed Prime Minister and gave a radio broadcast to the nation, announcing that all decisions undertaken by Valljas Bancu would be immediately overturned, and that the Socialist Party and Conservative Party would govern together in a coalition for 2 months before elections to follow. The Blue Sun party was officially outlawed, and Valljas Bancu was arrested and kept under guard of Teus soldiers at Divtasvuodno Prison.

Reaction in Siovanija & Teusland

There were a variety of reactions in Siovanija & Teusland.

President Gerd Steiner, in his speech to the nation following the victory, declared 'mission accomplished' and noted that 'the success of today was not only the success of our military, but of the people of Sankt Konrad who stood up to Valljas Bancu,' in reference to the countless Sankt Konraders who had refused to obey Bancu's orders and in some cases assisted the military of Siovanija & Teusland. Chancellor Lara Hauser had given a speech noting that 'democracy has returned to Sankt Konrad,' that the 'Teus population of the island no longer need to worry about expulsion or worse being threatened by their leader,' and that 'Sankt Konrad is once again free.' Foreign Minister Josef Wimmer told the press that 'while military action is not something you ever wish for, in this case it was unfortunately absolutely necessary.' The government noted that the invasion was a legal act as per Article 5 of the Treaty of Felsenkirchen (1897), which gave Siovanija & Teusland 'responsibility to defend the people of Sankt Konrad,' arguing that Valljas Bancu and the Blue Sun were in fact an enemy of the people of Sankt Konrad.

In a special session of the National Chancellory, various members expressed their opinions. Labour Party leader and leader of the opposition Petr Martinek declared that 'we support the decision to restore democracy to Sankt Konrad, and express pride in the heroic deeds of our military.' The Teus nationalist Vaterland List leader Jorg Perle declared 'our brave soldiers have acted to save our people, and I can only praise them and their efforts.' Reaction from some major Siovanijan politicians, however, was more mixed. The leader of the Republican Party, former Chancellor Ruslan Karamov declared that 'The anti-isolationists in this government campaigned on returning to the world with pride, and bringing benefit to our country - instead, they have brought about the first military conflict for this country in 153 years and showed the world that they stand only for Teus imperialism.' The Communist Party, meanwhile, had boycotted the session in protest of the invasion.

Amongst the Teus public and media, reaction was overwhelmingly supportive. Citizens took to the streets of major cities such as Felsenkirchen, St. Jakob and Stelburg to support the military operation. There had been a distinct negative reaction to the actions of Sankt Konrad's government, manifested in mass protests, chants demanding the release of the Sankt Konrad 5, and in football grounds across Teusland, there were numerous cases of burnings of Sankt Konrad flags by ultras groups. These events mostly took place prior to the invasion - following the invasion, there was significant support for the government's decision and it was seen as necessary.

In Siovanija, reaction was more mixed. Some Siovanijans supported the invasion as necessary to defend the United Republics' sovereignty - these included political leaders like Martinek and Transport Minister Rudolf Pesek, who both made speeches in Borograd in support of the invasion. The decision had been taken early in the conflict not to involve Siovanijan troops in any action in Sankt Konrad, and this was largely welcomed in the Republic as there would likely have been outrage had a Siovanijan soldier become a casualty to defend what most Siovanijans considered 'a Teus island far away.' However, many Siovanijans, particularly students, were significantly opposed to the invasion. Protests broke out on the evening of August 28 on university campuses in Borograd and Vlaikograd, demanding peace and attacking the government's desire for war. Vlaikograd, known as a hub for the left-wing isolationist political movement led by Ruslan Karamov, was particularly strong in opposition. At a World Cup 97 Qualifying fixture played at the Stadion Ivo Balikov in Vlaikograd, between Siovanija & Teusland and Kronbia, supporters of local club Zvezda Vlaikograd held banners during the match with the text 'Say NO to war in Sankt Konrad!' The match took place just 4 days prior to the invasion.

Reaction Worldwide

The Sankt Konrad conflict had attracted much interest worldwide, likely due to its story being simultaneous with the World Cup 97 Qualifying campaign which Siovanija & Teusland was involved in.

In Sankt Konrad itself, the opposition Socialist Party had been in open protest against Valljas Bancu for months prior to the increase in tensions with Siovanija & Teusland, due to it viewing Bancu as a fascist who would bring an end to democracy on the island. During the invasion, Socialist leader Silvu Otto called on Sankt Konraders to support the military of the United Republics, while following the invasion declared that 'this was of course not the ideal scenario for our island, but in this case we view it as a necessary evil to ensure freedom in our country.' With much of the Blue Sun leadership killed or arrested, there was little organized opposition to the new government in the coming days and weeks.

The Kolonialvereinigung had voted to condemn Sankt Konrad just a week prior to the invasion at the biyearly conference in Tsweidschugong, and following the invasion, most of the involved nations expressed their backing of the United Republics. Messages ranged from countries such as Kap-Mosele, the Ferdinand Islands and Tsweidschugong which offered 'total and unconditional support to the United Republics,' to nations like the Selatjaya Sultanate who noted 'that while this is certainly not the best option available, our government understands the need to put an end to this conflict.' Of the members, Pimealaakso was the only country who opposed the move. Having abstained from the vote to condemn Sankt Konrad, the government of Pimealaakso noted that 'we are disappointed to see that Siovanija & Teusland has escalated the conflict to this extent.'

Regional allies of Siovanija & Teusland in Arrosia were also involved in the situation. The government of Banija had offered its support to Siovanija & Teusland throughout the conflict, urging for Sankt Konrad to back down. The Banijan government had also offered Siovanija & Teusland a new source of oil in response to Valljas Bancu's declaration that the supply to Siovanija & Teusland would be cut off. The closest neighbours of Siovanija & Teusland, Valanora, also offered their support to the government, as did the government of Baker Park.

There was also reactions among the population of several nations, linked to the conflict or not. In the country of Libesia, student protestors at the University of Mobasou demonstrated against any potential invasion by the Teus, while the government of the country did not take a position on the ongoing events. In the nation of Gnejs, there were protestors on all sides: those opposing the invasion and demanding their government condemn Siovanija & Teusland, and those who opposed the Blue Sun government. The government of Crpostran also offered its support to the United Republics.

With the invasion being quite recent, there is expected to be further reaction incoming.

Aftermath

While the invasion was too recent for the full aftermath to be clear, there are already some signs of the future.

The return of the Sankt Konrad 5 to the city of Felsenkirchen was met with great joy, and celebration by crowds in the streets who were already out celebrating the military victory of the United Republics in the operation. The city of Felsenkirchen has already been in discussion to build a memorial to the 7 paratroopers who died on Sankt Konrad in honour of the sacrifice made. The names of the paratroopers will also be included in the National War Memorials in Stelburg and Borograd. A parade was held in Stelburg upon the return of the troops from Sankt Konrad in honour of their victory, while all who fought in the invasion will be awarded the 'Sankt Konrad Campaign Medal.' A further 7 soldiers will receive the Gold Cross, the highest honour for bravery in Siovanija & Teusland's military, for actions during the operation - including Captain Dominik Muller of the 23rd Marine Infantry Division, who captured Valljas Bancu.

Valljas Bancu, and every surviving member of the leadership of the Blue Sun, are currently imprisoned at Divtasvuodno Prison. Documents signed and approved by Bancu were removed by Teus soldiers following the invasion and are expected to be used in an upcoming trial that Bancu will face for violation of international law and treaties. The trial is expected to begin in the next years, with debate currently happening over whether it should occur in Sankt Konrad or in Siovanija & Teusland. The Blue Sun party was outlawed following the invasion.

Politically, in the United Republics, the invasion is likely to be a key topic in the upcoming 2051 national elections. However, the full scope of how it will affect the country's politics is not yet known. In Sankt Konrad, elections will follow 2 months after the invasion, with the Socialist Party expected to sweep to a majority.