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Domestic Situation Deteriorates in Venezuela as Caracas Calls American Strikes an Act of War The growing violence in Venezuela reached a new level yesterday as aircraft from the Venezuelan Air Force bombed several positions in the city of Valencia, killing several dozen. A spokesperson for the government said that the strikes were conducted against “armed insurrectionist groups who were attacking government troops”. Sources on the ground countered the claims, saying the targets were a first aid station and several gatherings of protestors. While the targets are disputed, the casualty count is confirmed to be at least 83 dead, 197 wounded, with the numbers expected to rise. The recent series of protests that began over a month ago has escalated several times, and analysts warn that the crisis is on the verge of descending into a full-blown civil war. Many fear this most recent attack will only push the possibility closer to reality. A photo claiming to be from San Antonio, Venezuela, as the clashes escalate Meanwhile, in the aftermath of the American retaliatory strikes on Venezuelan missile launchers, Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro issued a statement that a “state of war now existed between the United States and Venezuela”. While claiming that the US was acting as “an imperialist power”, Maduro dismissed the US stance that it was responding to unprovoked aggression against its vessels. He went further to claim that any US aircraft or vessel detected within Venezuelan territorial waters or airspace will be attacked. Civilian flights have been cancelled to Venezuela, and maritime traffic is giving the Latin American nation a wide berth. The Pentagon confirmed that the US was moving the Arlington Amphibious Ready Group, consisting of two landing ships and several destroyers, into the region due to the increasing instability of the area and was ready to provide humanitarian aid. Additionally, rumors are swirling that the Organization of American States is considering recognizing the protest movement in Venezuela as the legitimate government. Brazilian sources reported that there was a push by both American and Brazilian representatives towards that goal, though both governments have neither confirmed nor denied that it is their official stance. Grand Central Times Galen Erso

WARNING ORDER MSOT 8313 Hades SITUATION: In the aftermath of Venezuelan forces taking several American sailors hostage and their rescue by 8312 Viking from an offshore oil rig, Venezuelan missile batteries attempted to engage the oil rig. The USS Liberty was able to intercept the missiles, but this cannot go unanswered. Washington has authorized a proportional response against the missile battery from the Arlington ARG. ENEMY: The main OPFOR in this AO is the 13th Infantry Brigade, 1st Infantry Division of the Venezuelan Army, elements of the 3rd Marine Brigade of the Venezuelan Navy (survivors of Operation Guiding Light), 222nd Coastal Defense Battalion, and the Venezuelan Air Force is theoretically capable of responding within 30 mins. The 13th IB is a combined arms mechanized force with BMP-3s, BTR-80As, T-72B1s, and light artillery support. FRIENDLY: Arlington Amphibious Ready Group (USS Arlington, USS Tripoli, USS Liberty, and USS John Basilone) 15th MEU MISSION: MSOT 8313 will Eliminate the Air Defense base and all AA assets at OBJ COMET After Strike Package Asteroid is completed against OBJ STAR, sweep through and ensure all forces are eliminated Be ready for possible further tasking 160th SOAR will Support MSOT 8313 Be ready for possible further tasking COMMANDERS INTENT: Eliminate any air defense near OBJ COMET to ensure the success of Strike Package Asteroid and confirm the neutralization of OBJ STAR RECONNAISSANCE: The accuracy of enemy positions along the front lines is based on possibly outdated intel given the fluid situation, and it should not be heavily relied upon. 8313 AO OBJ COMET WEATHER: Clear 23SEP24 IU 21:00 SPECIAL EQUIPMENT N/A SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS N/A Code Words SHATTER: Sending station is combat ineffective. HAVOC: Comms compromised, scramble comms. END WARNING ORDER