Colombia: PEACE's Trojan Horse?
Lieutenant Scheisskopf
Since writing my previous article on South America, it is disconcerting to see an increased foreign presence in eColombia, due in part to its conquest of Texas, increasing its population by almost 900 citizens in two days (currently at 2886 versus 1905 citizens 2 days ago). At any given time, a quick glance at who is online in eColombia reveals eSerbians, eIndonesians, and eHungarians along with other PEACE members. As long as eColombia does not establish any MPPs against the eUSA, eUSA policy makers and military leaders may discredit the eColombians' commitment and capability in this war. But the question I hypothetically raise now may arise over time: has eColombia become PEACE's backdoor against the eUSA, an overlooked trojan horse that could make defending and regaining our homelands much more difficult?
Possible Arguments For
There are three arguments in favor of this notion, two of which are related. Along with the increased PEACE presence and ballooning population in eColombia, eColombia's economy is miniscule and public budget very scant (although I am realistic-- they probably conceal their funds as do other warring countries). Even with concealed funds, eColombia could not realistically launch more battles, fund more troops, and achieve a prolonged winning streak-- even with eUSA focus and orders being focused on eRussia-- without outside assistance. PEACE leadership may see eColombia as their best chance to wreak havoc against the eUSA, similar to a controversial RL example of Iran supporting insurgents in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Additionally, there is a "sustainability" argument. eColombian press is covered in Spanish language articles proclaiming their intention to hold their new lands, to support and bolster their PEACE allies' war efforts, and to keep their momentum. No realistic observer could think these goals remotely possible if it were purely eColombia versus the eUSA and its 9 MPPs. Outside assistance would be required; with these proclamations and their recent successes, PEACE may see eColombia as the ace up their sleeve that FORTIS/EDEN was not expecting and may have difficulty repulsing.
Suggestions
First off, it is important to keep obeying military and civilian orders. But it may be a wise move to assign some military (eUSA or F/E) personnel to fighting on the eColombian front. Another possibility would be to deploy some elite fighters to eColombian-held regions and start the resistance campaign, although this plan is less feasible as long as the eRussian front exists. I would personally like to see the eUSA RW Texas, quickly fortify it, and then fight other eColombian regions backwards into their eMexican territory, if the money is available for this. If there are enough resources to also fortify California, this strategy would limit reasonable eColombian chances of successful battle to two regions-- a much easier area for eUSA and allied forces to contain.
Final Take
The eRussian front is, undoubtedly, the front in which the eUSA is more invested emotionally, financially, and militarily. Removing eRussia permanently from the continent also makes winning this front a very worthwhile objective. However, the eUSA cannot overlook the eColombian front and the implications that letting them advance too far could have. The threat poised by this new front could be very damaging, particularly if eColombia continues to get PEACE backing and manpower, and should be taken seriously. We do not want this seemingly weak state to be our trojan horse.
God Bless America,
Lt. Scheisskopf
Comments
Colombia ate Texas. That's almost 900 people + other U.S. states.
Guess he overlooked that, but the citizenship of the online citizens in undeniably foreign.
I may be an idiot but try to RW russian held areas so we can take it down to only 1 front. If this were to work and we could gain initative then we can counter columbia if not RW it back. After get people into mexico to RW that last area so they would have to landswap with Mexico again.
we are trying that
i think
i remember some RWs in Russia
At the very least an RW in Russia would distract some of their fights.
Astute observation and analysis...as usual LT. Good stuff.
Intel will be the most crucial factor here. Someone needs to be checking how many top-ranking military are in Colombia daily. Scratch that... multiple someones, more than daily. Don't wait until you see the whites of their eyes; by that time there may be a bullet through your head.
Prior to war, Colombia had 9 marines, 0 tanks, 1 general, 0 field marshals per egobba map
It appears that most of Colombia's money is in the organization "Banco de la Republica" (Bank of the Republic): http://www.erepublik.com/en/organization/1583388" target="_blank">http://www.erepublik.com/en/organization[..]83388
Outstanding article!_____________OUTSTANDING1!...
Of course! Why didn't I think of this? This kind of tactic is, merely, a GOOD example of the ULTIMATE game strategy!
---Back in the 'good-ole-days'...the earlier days of beta...their were very few players. One (1) good leader, with (1) tank, by his side, could, conceivably, conquer half the world! Little, by little, that principal, simply, required more participants.
---I am a man of PIECE(sorry...just can't spell it the OTHER way), but, until PEACE is TRULY CONFINED...and acknowledges their FINAL DEFEAT, clearly...in the LARGEST public forums on earth (most subscribed)...mankind will not be able to use what, USED to be, such an uplifting, beautiful term. So...for now...PIECE!
Very good article as usual, lieutenant
I agree, and i'm pretty sure that we can fund a 2-front war. Russia is almost gone,so pulling some troops back from other countries (which I think the joint cheifs should have done a couple of weeks ago) and maby some from the Russian Front, we sould be able to push eColumbia out of our territories. And MPPs with South American countries sounds like a good idea. You can never have too many friends in a war.